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Video: Can Mike Johnson Ignore The Threat To His Speaker Seat?

Jack Stine is no fan of House Speaker Mike Johnson. But does he deserve to lose his position because of an angry Marjorie Taylor Greene and the ‘Freedom Caucus?’ There are shadow figures in this game who wield a lot more power than MAGA Republicans in the halls of Congress. Mike Johnson is probably listening […]
3 years ago
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Video: Amazon’s Prime Video Brings Ads to Streaming

It finally happened. Jack Stine got hit with advertisements while trying to watch a documentary on Prime Video. He foretold what would happen when this day arrived. Tune in live to The Jack and Spike Show weekdays from noon to 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. And if that timing, or our location in western […]
3 years ago
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Video: Palestine Protestors Block Traffic in San Francisco, Seattle and NYC

The Golden Gate Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge and Seattle’s own SeaTac airport were all blocked by pro-Palestine protestors in a coordinated effort for Tax Day, causing massive traffic delays. 46 were arrested outside SeaTac. Jack Stine and Spike O’Neill aren’t big fans of this organizing tactic. Here’s why. Tune in live to The Jack and Spike […]
3 years ago
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Video: New Defamation Lawsuit Filed Against Elon Musk

Ben Brody’s life was pretty normal until Elon Musk accused him of being part of a neo-Nazi group. Now, Brody has served Musk with a defamation lawsuit, backed up by the same lawyer who successfully sued Alex Jones. How much money is he owed in damages? Tune in live to The Jack and Spike Show […]
3 years ago
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Video: Trump’s First Day in Court Is Hilarious

Donald Trump is the first former president to stand trial on criminal charges. He attended court on Monday as the process of selecting an unbiased jury in his hush money case begins. Jack Stine and Spike O’Neill check out the photos that have been released. Tune in live to The Jack and Spike Show weekdays […]
3 years ago
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Video: What The Joker 2 Trailer Reveals About Our Society

Why do we love and fixate on villains? Jack Stine and Spike O’Neill watch the new trailer for The Joker 2, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. Tune in live to The Jack and Spike Show weekdays from noon to 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. And if that timing, or our location in western […]
3 years ago
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Video: Conservatives Walk Back Abortion Ban Stance

Arizona’s restrictive Civil War-era abortion ban from 1864 has Republican politicians and commentators across the United States scrambling and backing away from the pro-life movement. Wait, that can’t be right. Aren’t they supposed to be cheering this win, and defending the lives of the unborn? Jack Stine and Spike O’Neill come ready with receipts. Tune […]
3 years ago
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Video: Why Care About OJ Simpson’s Death?

OJ Simpson passed away today at the age of 76 from cancer. Jack Stine can’t understand why there’s wall-to-wall coverage about it everywhere you look. But Spike O’Neill, born of a different generation, is able to contextualize it. Tune in live to The Jack and Spike Show weekdays from noon to 3pm on KIRO Newsradio […]
3 years ago
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Video: Do You Trust NPR?

A senior editor at NPR came out to say that NPR has lost America’s trust, and that they have a problem reporting things that don’t fit “the narrative.” What narrative is that? Jack Stine and Spike O’Neill are pretty sure it has something to do with cucumbers. Tune in live to The Jack and Spike […]
3 years ago
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Video: Jesse Watters Makes Bold, Bad Claim About Minimum Wage

Fox News host Jesse Watters thinks that fast food workers make 6-figures a year, thanks to new minimum wage laws. Jack Stine and Spike O’Neill are actually living in one of those uber-liberal cities with a $20 an hour minimum wage: Seattle! Watch them debunk his bold, bad economic theory. Tune in live to The […]
3 years ago
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Video: Defending Blackface with Billy Dee Williams and Bill Maher

Billy Dee Williams is making the news for his defense of blackface on a recent podcast, telling Bill Maher while taping an episode of Club Random,” why not?” Well, we can think of a few reasons. But we can also think of a few contexts where blackface might be acceptable. Tune in live to The […]
3 years ago
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Video: Did P Diddy Run A Cult The Psychology Behind His Supporters

Diddy do it? Or Diddy not? Sean Comb’s homes have been raided by federal agents and his adult sons have been implicated in a number of crimes. What allegations is the rapper and music producer facing? And why did the people around Comb’s not put a stop to any of it – and worse, contribute […]
3 years ago
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Video: Jury Duty for Trump’s Criminal Trial These Answers Will Get You Disqualified

Could you be on Trump’s jury? Jack Stine and Spike O’Neill look at the questions being used to screen potential jurors as the former president faces a criminal trial in New York. Tune in live to The Jack and Spike Show weekdays from noon to 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. And if that timing, […]
3 years ago
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Video: Trump Wants to ‘Win Elections,’ Won’t Support National Abortion Ban

Former president Donald Trump has released an official statement about whether or not he would enact a national abortion ban if elected in 2024. Jack Stine and Spike O’Neill explain why the plan to let states decide their own abortion laws creates all kinds of problems. And will “the law of the state” argument to […]
3 years ago
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Video: NCAA Champion Coach Dawn Staley Wants Trans Athletes On Her Team

Just before South Carolina coach Dawn Staley led her women’s basketball team to victory at the NCAA championship game on Sunday, she said publicly that transgender athletes ‘should be able to play.’ Immediately the criticism flooded in, including from Riley Gaines, who was immediately available for an appearance on Fox News with Brian Kilmeade. Luckily, […]
3 years ago
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Video: Inflation Is Hitting Fast Food. That’s A Good Thing!

People are complaining about $16 meals at McDonalds as inflation hits the fast food industry. Will this take away a convenient and affordable option for people? No! Jack Stine thinks it’s the best thing since sliced hamburger buns. Tune in live to The Jack and Spike Show weekdays from noon to 3pm on KIRO Newsradio […]
3 years ago
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Video: Are You Ready for the Robot War

Are you ready for the robot war? Jack Stine is. Robots are taking over Las Vegas for everything from bartending to manicures, and it says something incredibly dark about us humans. Tune in live to The Jack and Spike Show weekdays from noon to 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. And if that timing, or […]
3 years ago
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Video: Is Biden Using AI To Look Younger

There’s something a little suspicious about President Joe Biden’s forehead in his latest big campaign ad. Jack Stine knows the technology exists. The question must be asked: Is Biden using it? He and Spike O’Neill examine the footage. Tune in live to The Jack and Spike Show weekdays from noon to 3pm on KIRO Newsradio […]
3 years ago
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Video: How Many Eligible Women Are Out There? Let’s Check Stats

There’s a new tool that sorts through US Census data and can let you know how many women or men in the nation meet your standards, however exacting they may be. Jack Stine is looking for love, so he and Spike O’Neill test the program. Can you believe the stats? Plus, serial tweeters test both […]
3 years ago
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Video: Seattle Mariners Have A Weird New Way To Entertain The Crowd

A new mascot-style race has appeared at the 2024 season of the Seattle Mariners. The ‘salmon run’ races regional favorites like king and copper river salmon against each other. Jack Stine and Spike O’Neill watch the race, and talk about gladiator-style entertainment to distract us from, well – everything! Tune in live to The Jack […]
3 years ago
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Video: Trump Tests His Gag Order Again With NY Judge’s Daughter

Donald Trump took to Truth Social in his signature all-caps style. Did he violate a court gag order? Tune in live to The Jack and Spike Show weekdays from noon to 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. And if that timing, or our location in western Washington is inconvenient for you, we also have a […]
3 years ago
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Video: Armed Walgreens Security Guard Harasses Customers

How many guns does a Walgreens ‘loss prevention officer’ need? A young woman is speaking out after a security guard accused her of shoplifting and followed her around the store. And it happened right here in Washington state. Jack and Spike analyze the footage and discover a striking doppelganger for our beleaguered protector of the […]
3 years ago
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Video: Who Pays $18K For “Alpha Male Boot Camp?”

Men are paying as much as $18,000 to be screamed at on a beach while holding sledgehammers. Jack Stine and Spike O’Neill break down the business of toxic masculinity bootcamps for profit. Tune in live to The Jack and Spike Show weekdays from noon to 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. And if that timing, […]
3 years ago
The Tacoma officer who was charged and later acquitted of murdering Manuel Ellis, has been hired by...
Julia Dallas

‘Business as usual:’ KIRO hosts disagree on Thurston County hiring cop acquitted in Ellis’ death

The Tacoma officer found not guilty of murdering Manny Ellis has been hired in Thurston County, leading to mixed opinions on the decision.
3 years ago