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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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Messages to Seattleites while city leaders are on summer break

While the Seattle City Council is on a break and Mayor Jenny Durkan hasn't addressed recent violence on Capitol Hill, Gee and Ursula have messages for residents. 
6 years ago
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Mom of WSU student who caught COVID-19 at party says everyone has ‘to play our role’

Nearly 70 cases of COVID-19 have been linked to parties held by WSU students. But one mom of a sick student doesn't necessarily blame the university.
6 years ago
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‘Nobody will answer the phone’: Washingtonians still waiting on unemployment checks

It's been a month the state said the unemployment backlog was cleared. But listeners say that's not the case as they're still waiting for their checks.
6 years ago
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Epidemiologist: ‘Washington is a great example’ of reopening correctly

Reopening decisions have mostly been left up to states during the COVID-19 pandemic. Arizona, Dr. Saskia Popescu says, is a case study in what not to do.
6 years ago
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Pierce County looks to avoid defunding in effort to reform law enforcement

In the midst of historic cuts to Seattle's police budget, law enforcement agencies in Pierce County are looking to take a different tact with police reform.
6 years ago
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Seattle councilmember focused on ‘additive part, not deductive’ with SPD reform

Councilmember Andrew Lewis believes that the road forward on police reform is about adding public safety services, not taking them away.
6 years ago
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Veteran police officer says Chief Best was the ‘rock of the department’

Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best is retiring. Officers have been sharing their response to the news, including Eric Michl who joined the Gee & Ursula Show.
6 years ago
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Ursula Reutin

Are you addicted to your phone? You’re not alone

Are you addicted to your cell phone? Are you spending even more time on it during the pandemic?
6 years ago
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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
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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
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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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