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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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Former state GOP head: Republicans ‘have to disavow Trump’ to win in Washington

Chris Vance, former head of the state's Republican Party, says that if Republicans want to take governor, they have to separate themselves from Trump.
6 years ago
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Virologist: Vaccine trials appear effective, but will be a while before public has access

Columbia virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen says vaccine trials look promising, even though they still may take a while to reach the public after approval.
6 years ago
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Residents still waiting for unemployment checks after ESD declares backlog cleared

The Employment Security Department Commissioner declared "milestone met" on Monday, but listeners say they're still waiting on unemployment checks.
6 years ago
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Seattle Police Chief says crowd coming to her house ‘feels very personal’

SPD Chief Carmen Best has asked Seattle City Council to call for an end to the tactics of showing up at homes of elected officials and civil servants.
6 years ago
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Gubernatorial candidate Tim Eyman wants to return to ‘representative democracy’

There are 36 people running for the state's top job in the Aug. 4 primary, including antitax activist Tim Eyman, who wants to unseat Governor Jay Inslee.
6 years ago
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Thurston County Sheriff facing recall after saying he would not enforce mask mandate

Thurston County Sheriff John Snaza is facing a recall over a statement that he would not be enforcing the mask mandate issued by the governor.
6 years ago
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GOP gubernatorial candidate Joshua Freed says he’d ‘lead with true science and data’

One of the 36 candidates for governor in Washington's primary election is former Bothell Mayor Joshua Freed, who told Gee & Ursula he'd lead differently than Inslee.
6 years ago
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Ursula Reutin

Debating transgender athletes in sports

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete in sports, consistent with their gender identity or should it be based on their biology at birth?
6 years ago
COVID...
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COVID-19 survivor warns ‘once you get it, it’s game on’

Chris Milton, a friend of host Gee Scott, is recovering from COVID and feels lucky to be alive. He urges everyone to take it seriously and wear a mask.
6 years ago
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Current measures ‘insufficient’ to reduce transmission compared to stay home orders

As cases rise in the U.S., the worst of the pandemic may still be ahead. Dr. Angela Rasmussen discusses community transmission, and responds to listeners.
6 years ago
Defunding the police, seattle police...
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Group of SoDo businesses question Seattle council’s effort to defund police

Erin Goodman, Director of the SoDo Business Improvement Area, on the business community’s opposition to the Seattle Council's move to defund the police.
6 years ago
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Washington parents, teachers weigh in on anxiety surrounding return to school

KIRO Radio's Gee and Ursula Show fielded calls from parents and teachers to get their opinions on returning to school this fall.
6 years ago
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SPD Chief: ‘No way we can operate’ under council’s proposed 50% cut

Seattle Police Chief Best said the SPD has already been under budget constraints, and the proposed cuts from Seattle City Council would be "detrimental."
6 years ago
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Former director of 911 center says ‘start cutting fat’ from SPD budget

Retired commander and former director of the SPD 911 center, Greg Schmidt, says there are easy cuts and changes that can be made to the police budget.
6 years ago
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Three cars stolen from Ballard home in one night

A Ballard resident had three cars stolen in one night and joined Gee & Ursula to discuss what happened.
6 years ago
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Owner of Seattle’s Kona Kitchen on struggles after losing parents to COVID-19

For Seattle's Kona Kitchen, the pandemic hit home when owner Elizabeth Mar and her husband Robert passed away in March after contracting COVID-19.
6 years ago
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Are colleges only serving their own needs? Why COVID may bring reform

Dr. Todd Rose on the current state of college amid the COVID-19 pandemic and why the public feels that colleges are only serving their own needs.
6 years ago
UW Medicine coronavirus testing...
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Virologist: Without vaccine, COVID will likely persist ‘for the long haul’

With COVID-19 cases rising across the country, Columbia University virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen is worried this may soon become the new normal.
6 years ago
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WA high schools hopeful for return of fall sports, even if it’s a modified season

Mick Hoffman, executive director of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association, is hopeful about a return to fall sports in some capacity.
6 years ago
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Return to school should be ‘part of a larger plan’ to reopen society

Dr. Angela Rasmussen joins the show to discuss the latest in COVID-19 updates, including the potential for a return to school in the fall.
6 years ago
Seattle protest, police reform...
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Former WA sheriff: Police reform requires culture change, accountability

Former King County Sheriff Sue Rahr believes police reform isn't just about punishment, it's about changing the culture and how they interact with the community.
6 years ago
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Former Sheriff Reichert: Elected officials have ‘failed to protect law abiding citizens’

Former King County Sheriff and Congressman Dave Reichert says Seattle's elected officials have abandoned the rule of law.
6 years ago
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Seattle police officer: Policing won’t survive without public approval

A veteran Seattle police officer reached out to KIRO Radio's Gee & Ursula Show to share his thoughts on the protests and the changes being made in Seattle.
6 years ago
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Ursula Reutin

Ursula: Seattle Mayor Durkan needs to empower Police Chief Best

Normally, the police chief is responsible for what's gone wrong and should be held accountable. But I don't think Chief Best is primarily to blame. The buck stops at Mayor Durkan.
6 years ago

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