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Dave Ross

Kshama Sawant Socialist...
Dave Ross

Sorry, Kshama, Bezos will be on the moon before our government becomes Socialist

It's quite a shock that a city council with eight Democrats and one Socialist would repeal a head tax on big business.
8 years ago
north korea summit...
Dave Ross

Is anything out of reach after historic summit with North Korea?

These nuclear summits remind us that we live in a world where a couple of leaders could pick up their red phones and end human civilization.
8 years ago
Trump dairy , Canada...
Dave Ross

Trump will have an easier time de-nuking North Korea than de-cowing Canada

I know it’s not nearly as important as de-nuking North Korea, but did you know there is a milk war going on between the US and Canada?
8 years ago
sing sing prison...
Dave Ross

Ready or not, here they come

John J. Lennon’s message as he spoke to me on the phone from Sing Sing is simple: Get serious about mental health treatment.
8 years ago
James Damore, google...
MyNorthwest Staff

McKenna: Google, Facebook probably didn’t violate law purposely

It's also unlikely the Google and Facebook were purposely covering anything up, former state Attorney General Rob McKenna says.
8 years ago
Eagles, national anthem...
Dave Ross

I’m guessing Fox News’ pardon is already in the works

During a report on the president canceling the Eagles trip to the White House, Fox News showed unrelated footage of players kneeling in prayer.
8 years ago
Apple...
Dave Ross

Latest Apple tool is just the start of limiting technology

Apple announced Monday that its new operating system would come with built-in tools to stop you from using your phone too much. Is this the start of a new industry?
8 years ago
starbucks, howard schultz...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Will Howard Schultz make rumors come true and run for president?

Howard Schultz certainly sounded like somebody who's looking to challenge the sitting president Tuesday morning. But will he actually make all the rumors come true?
8 years ago
Rudy Giuliani...
Dave Ross

Trump pardoning himself makes as much sense as Rudy Giuliani

Of the numberless legal arguments now billowing around the Mueller investigation, Trump's is by far the most fascinating and makes as much sense as what Rudy Giuliani says.
8 years ago
Follow @http://www.twitter.com/thedaveross...
Dave Ross

Latest YouTube scare tactic raises just one question

Some people think that smart speakers are the heralds of a dangerous new world in which our devices will become our masters. But this YouTube video raises just one question.
8 years ago
Starbucks...
Dave Ross

How did the actual Starbucks bias training go?

I’m guessing most people just saw the parodies of Starbucks' bias training. But what was in the real thing?
8 years ago
prescription drugs...
Dave Ross

Surely truth doesn’t have side effects

Prescription drug ads have evolved into an incongruous mashup of reassuring images bathed in music over a soothing description of fairly frightening side effects. But what about the price?
8 years ago
martin pang...
MyNorthwest Staff

Blame Brazil: Why Martin Pang could be released early from prison

Martin Pang faces early release from prison despite his crime causing the death of four firefighters. The reasons behind this situation involve a few legal loopholes and even Brazil.
8 years ago
Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko...
Dave Ross

Apologies are in order after Russian journalist faked death

The Russian journalist who cooperated in faking his own death is now being criticized by colleagues for creating fake news. But should he also be praised?
8 years ago
Roseanne...
Dave Ross

Maybe Roseanne Barr has a future in politics

Roseanne’s sudden cancellation was breathtaking. It took Harvey Weinstein three days to get sacked. Was it unfair?
8 years ago
Starbucks, Howard Schultz...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

On the day of bias training, Starbucks praised and criticized

Starbucks' Tuesday training across the country will focus on "unconscious bias," but with a different twist.
8 years ago
Jeff Bezos, Donald Trump...
Dave Ross

Be wary of Jeff Bezos’ grandiose Moon settlement plans

You’ve heard by now that Amazon owner Jeff Bezos, has pledged to set up a settlement on the Moon and will pay for it himself if he has to.
8 years ago
Alexa...
Dave Ross

How to avoid an eavesdropping Alexa

Maybe you don't activate Alexa's message skill. KIRO Radio's Dave Ross primarily uses his Echo as a kitchen timer.
8 years ago
king county shootings...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Debating Seattle mayor’s new firearm legislation

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan proposed legislation that will require gun owners to lock their firearms up when not in their possession. But is it a reasonable ask?
8 years ago
Trump, north korea...
Dave Ross

President Trump totally pwned North Korea

Is it pronounced "poned" or "owned"? Either way, that's what President Trump did to North Korea, according to Dave Ross.
8 years ago
Roger Goodell, nfl anthem protest...
Dave Ross

Is the NFL itself disrespecting the American flag?

NFL owners have crafted legislation that says players don't have to be on the field during the National Anthem. But what about the NFL itself?
8 years ago
EPA, Scott Pruitt...
Dave Ross

Now even the air has side effects

CNN wasn't happy that reporters were turned away from a press briefing by the EPA. But that isn't what they should be worried about.
8 years ago
(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)...
Dave Ross

‘Party like it’s 1776’ wasn’t such a great prom slogan

When black students got their tickets they saw this prom slogan and asked: wasn’t there slavery in 1776, including in New Jersey?
8 years ago
NRA...
Dave Ross

Isn’t the NRA against an intrusive government?

Each school shooting seems to be just different enough to confound the protection measures suggested by the one before.
8 years ago

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