The perfect antidote for polarizing times.

Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin connect and build up the Northwest community with their signature mix of stories and perspectives. The Gee and Ursula Show airs weekdays from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Gee & Ursula on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM News & Opinions

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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘It’s well-intentioned’: Hosts debate requiring BAC tests before boarding a flight

Explore the discussion on requiring BAC tests before flights post a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines for alleged assault.
17 days ago
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‘A paid-off house used to be a great thing’: Gee, Ursula warn of WA’s shifting retirement landscape

Explore how Washington's retirement crisis reshapes the value of a paid-off house in securing financial stability.
18 days ago
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‘It doesn’t treat the disease’: Gee says WA’s 9.7% rent cap is a Band-Aid on a deeper affordability crisis

KIRO host Gee Scott said that while he supports the rent cap because most workers aren't seeing 10% raises, he views it as a temporary fix.
20 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Red Robin did nothing wrong’: Gee defends burger chain, blames COVID-19 as Red Robin shutters 70 locations

Explore Gee's theory on why Red Robin is shuttering locations and the impact on the casual dining industry.
20 days ago
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Ursula Reutin

Ask Ursula: After being in the ‘friend-zone’ for years, should I finally ask my former co-worker out?

Dear Ursula, I would like to take things to the next level in our relationship, but I feel like I have been "friend-zoned."
21 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘The goal is to traumatize the children’: Gee bashes ICE arresting WA father in front of son

A 14-year-old boy was abandoned in his father's truck after an ICE arrest during a traffic stop in Washington.
21 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘They didn’t have the evidence’: King County prosecutor explains why no felony charges in Pike Place kidnapping case

King County Prosecutor Leesa Mannion details why there were no felony charges filed in Pike Place kidnapping incident involving a baby.
22 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘We saw those crimes plummet’: King County prosecutor pushes copper wire theft approach that worked for catalytic converters

King County Prosecutor Leesa Manion is pushing lawmakers to pass a bill she said would drastically reduce copper wire theft.
22 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘It should be hair-on-fire urgency’: Ursula sounds off on Seattle’s drug crisis, treatment beds

Ursula highlights the critical need for more drug treatment beds in Seattle to combat the ongoing crisis.
22 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘It’s how you thread the needle’: KIRO hosts weigh former Starbucks CEO’s warning that WA is driving out entrepreneurs

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz warned Washington could lose the next generation of entrepreneurs.
23 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘He needs to make this right’: KIRO hosts question Pierce County Sheriff Swank’s integrity after false claim about 911 call

Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank faces scrutiny over a false 911 claim during a recent meeting. KIRO hosts question the sheriff's willingness to clear the air.
23 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘It was a horrible scene’: Ursula describes crime pushing businesses out of Seattle’s Chinatown

Ursula Reutin shares her insights on crime affecting Chinatown businesses, highlighting the dire consequences for the community.
23 days ago
wa wage theft...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Rob a bank, that’s 10 years’: Gee questions why wage theft earns a ‘slap on the wrist’

Explore the disparity in penalties for wage theft in Washington and its impact on workers in taxpayer-funded projects.
25 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Something is seriously wrong’: Hosts weigh in on WA’s 1% property tax cap impacting Clyde Hill’s budget crisis

Hosts discuss Clyde Hill's financial struggles amid WA's property tax limits and their impact on the town's budget crisis.
25 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Domestic violence is the No. 2 driver of homelessness in Clark County, report finds

Clark County's homelessness report, released earlier this week, found that the number one driver of homelessness is the rising cost of housing.
26 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Pretty sure it was started by fireworks’: Douglas County asking for volunteers, donations as Chelan Hills Fire scorches region

As the Chelan Hills Fire approaches full containment, the cause is under criminal investigation by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
26 days ago
ICE...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Low-hanging fruit’: Gee questions why ICE targets people with ‘least amount of power’ as arrest pace doubles

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests have roughly doubled as the agency has pushed to increase arrest rates.
27 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘The priorities are beyond backwards’: KIRO producer rips college sports spending amid UW’s $16M athletics deficit

Examine UW's $16M athletics deficit and its effect on local businesses amid ongoing spending controversies.
27 days ago
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Ursula Reutin

‘Social media is a lousy place to measure friendship’: Ursula weighs in on being ignored online

Dear Ursula, my friends and family never like my posts, never comment, and never acknowledge anything I share online.
28 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Why make it harder to vote?’: Gee, Ursula weigh in after 3 WA jurisdictions placed under state voting oversight

Explore why three WA jurisdictions face state scrutiny over voting rules and their impact on the electoral process.
28 days ago
Seattle world cup legacy...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘We proved we can pull this off’: Gee, Ursula debate Seattle’s World Cup legacy

Explore the lasting legacy of Seattle's World Cup, from crowds to local businesses, and its significance for the city's future.
28 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Kids are terrified of debt’: State superintendent pitches new life-skills class for WA high schoolers

Superintendent proposes life-skills class for WA high schoolers to address debt concerns and prepare for financial independence.
28 days ago
Chelan Hills wildfire...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘I don’t think any of us will ever be ready’: Gee admits he still doesn’t have a go bag as deadly wildfire rages in eastern WA

As the deadly Chelan Hills fire continues to burn in eastern Washington, KIRO hosts Gee and Ursula urged listeners to prepare for wildfire season.
29 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘If you have enough money, you can get out of it’: Gee questions whether former Wenatchee CEO who embezzled $24M will face real time

Patrick Bucknum, a former CEO of a healthcare clinic in Wenatchee, pleaded guilty to an embezzlement scheme.
29 days ago

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