Jamie Skorheim
What would happen if the world stopped turning?
Have you ever wondered what would happen if the world stopped turning? KIRO Radio's Dave Ross did and wasn't afraid to ask Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson when he had the "Cosmos" host on the latest episode of his ROSSFIRE podcast.12 years ago
Dave Ross
Whose data gets to take the fast lane?
The head of the FCC says don't worry, Internet users.12 years ago
Dave Ross
We have a rare intergenerational humor opportunity
You've heard the latest on the southern ice cap: "Scientists warn that a large part of Antarctica is melting and cannot be stopped."12 years ago
Dave Ross
It’s not the violence
We tend assume that if you spend hours and hours shooting up people in a video game like Halo, all the violence can leave you angry.12 years ago
Dave Ross
Prominent Republicans calling for an increase in minimum wage – why are we still fighting?
Have you noticed a number of notable figures on the right are now saying they are in favor of raising the minimum wage?12 years ago
Dave Ross
It may be time for new hashtag
Obviously everyone wants those kidnapped Nigerian school girls rescued, and their Boko Haram kidnapers punished.12 years ago
Dave Ross
Seattle’s Ken Jennings dominates in Jeopardy! again
There are just certain things in life you can count on. Ken Jennings dominating on Jeopardy is one of them.12 years ago
Dave Ross
When every school is a failure
"There is an element of hypocrisy that we're just not going to stand for in Washington," said David Iseminger, a member of the Lake Stevens School Board.12 years ago
Dave Ross
Six feet nine inches of humility
Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma Thunder was named the NBA's 2014 most valuable player, and gave a tearful shout-out to his Mom that has now become famous.12 years ago
Dave Ross
We just got another scary climate report. So now what?
The latest White House report on Climate Change is very specific about what's going to happen not just in a hundred years, but in about 30 years.12 years ago
Dave Ross
Facebook stalking, online profile may ruin your chances of a good date
Should a single man be on Facebook? Not if he's looking for a mate. Writer Kate Carraway told KIRO Radio's Jason Rantz that when a single woman like her starts dating a guy, the first thing she does is go to his Facebook page.12 years ago
Dave Ross
America, it’s time to pray
The U.S. Supreme Court which so many have blamed for banishing prayer from the public square, has at least brought it back to city hall.12 years ago
Dave Ross
Laughing ’til it hurts
It was another mashup of politics, Hollywood and sports at the annual White House Correspondents dinner. There are so many stars now it has a red carpet - and while everybody's on their best behavior - it's never quite as much fun when your party's not in the White House.12 years ago
Dave Ross
Licenseless pot dispensary owner left in a grey area by Washington state
Here's a businessman who may be one of the casualties of the new pot law: "I quit my $20,000 a month job selling automobiles, working in the auto industry, and jumped into this industry."12 years ago
Dave Ross
Are you ready for a Bitcoin ATM?
Bitcoin is the digital currency that lives entirely on the internet. It's developed a shady reputation because of its use in the drug trade, and because its value can fluctuate wildly, or as it happened in the case a Bitcoin exchange named Mt. Gox - vanish entirely.12 years ago
Dave Ross
Relax America, you have been saved
The U.S. Senate has saved American workers from a wage increase yet again. It was a close call. The minimum wage bill has the support of a majority of Senators, and a majority of Americans. But we don't want this to be too easy, because if it was easy, the two sides couldn't hold news conferences scolding each other.12 years ago
Dave Ross
Life without parole
Donald Sterling still owns his NBA team, but he has been stripped of his NBA citizenship for life. He can't go to games; can't even enter his own office.12 years ago
Dave Ross
Shouldn’t we feel sorry for the man?
What have we learned about LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling from that now-famous recording?12 years ago
Dave Ross
Let’s be fair to Cliven Bundy
I had a couple of listeners take issue with the cut I played of Nevada Rancher Cliven Bundy. In it, he wondered whether black people were better off under slavery than on welfare. They felt I unfairly portrayed him as an ignorant racist.12 years ago
Alyssa Kleven
‘Field of Dreams’ still makes grown men cry
Ball players and fans will meet in an Iowa cornfield this summer to commemorate the 25th anniversary of a film that's guaranteed to make grown men cry.12 years ago
Dave Ross
We now know a little more about Cliven Bundy
Cliven Bundy's supporters said the comments were twisted, taken out of context. So talk host Peter Schiff - who's been a sympathizer of Bundy's - invited him on to clarify, which he did. Pointing out he was careful to preface his remarks by saying "I'm wondering."12 years ago
Dave Ross
More competition for network television
More and more you can watch television live on the web, including wrestling, ESPN, Major League Baseball and CNN. But by far the most popular live streaming channel on the Internet is this.12 years ago
MyNorthwest.com
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray to unveil minimum wage plan Thursday
Mayor Ed Murray has announced he will unveil Thursday his plan to increase the minimum wage in the city.12 years ago
Dave Ross
Stop the asteroids!
Former astronaut. Dr Ed Lu sees a clear and present danger. "The next great space mission, in my opinion is protecting the planet," says Lu.12 years ago
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