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John Curley Show

‘He wants to keep his job’: Curley criticizes Trump’s recent economic policy decisions

President Trump proposes a 50-year mortgage plan to lower payments, sparking debate on its true motivations and impact.
8 months ago
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KIRO host ‘thrilled’ about WA high school awarding varsity letters to trade students

Explore why trade skills are vital and how Snohomish students' commitment outshines AI capabilities in skilled trades.
8 months ago
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‘DCYF is a dumpster fire’: WA rep. finds unaccounted funds, but no smoking gun — yet

WA officials probe potential fraud in child care funds amid rising concerns from Minnesota's government programs.
8 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘Bizarre’: Curley warns Katie Wilson’s office vacancy tax could backfire

Mayor Katie Wilson proposed a solution to Seattle's high office vacancy rate — taxing the empty commercial space to incentivize owners to fill it.
8 months ago
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John Curley Show

Cliff Mass: National Weather Service ‘not as good as it used to be’

Cliff Mass argues the National Weather Service's forecasts are lacking, sparking debate on social media after a recent windstorm warning.
8 months ago
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John Curley Show

John Curley returns to KIRO Newsradio with a new face

KIRO host John Curley returned to work Monday after a brief absence last week — this time with a new face.
9 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘A lot of this is terrific’: KIRO hosts applaud RFK Jr.’s inverted food pyramid

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released new dietary guidelines Wednesday, flipping the old food pyramid upside down and prioritizing meat and dairy products.
9 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘Raising the price of the healthier stuff’: Curley criticizes WA’s 95% vape, zyn tax

The new tax on e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches raises prices, prompting concerns about public health and accessibility.
9 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘The power of a rumor’: Katie Wilson clarifies there is no policy change on drug arrests

Mayor Katie Wilson addresses backlash over no policy change on drug arrests amidst concerns over public drug use.
9 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘Illegal and a dumb idea’: WA Rep. Jim Walsh blasts Democrats’ proposed millionaire tax

WA Rep. Jim Walsh discusses the unconstitutional millionaire tax proposal on KIRO Newsradio, voicing concerns for taxpayers.
9 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘Nobody checks on it’: Curley believes alleged Minnesota day care fraud could happen in WA

KIRO host discusses potential fraud risks in WA following Minnesota's issues with childcare funding and government program schemes.
9 months ago
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John Curley Show

John Curley shares Holocaust survivor’s powerful story behind ‘Man’s Search for Meaning’

Explore Dr. Viktor Frankl's profound lessons on finding purpose in life, as shared by John Curley on KIRO Newsradio.
9 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘The pie is not fixed, Bob’: Curley dismisses Ferguson’s bid for millionaire income tax

Washington Gov. Ferguson's 9.9% income tax on millionaires faces dismissal amid budget shortfall discussions for 2026.
9 months ago
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John Curley Show

WA Policy Center: Only 0.5% of CCA funds went to flooding — mostly for planning

Discover how CCA's funding response to historic flooding in Washington raises important questions about resource allocation.
9 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘The weirdest thing’: Wenatchee swimmer describes finding boys in girls’ locker room

While an initiative is on the ballot in WA aimed at keeping men's and women's athletics separated, a WA high school swimmer revealed her personal experiences.
9 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘Bad move on his part’: Curley weighs in on Trump’s ‘eulogy’ for Rob Reiner

After the murder of the Hollywood actor and director, Rob Reiner, President Donald Trump posted a eulogy that was highly criticized for his lack of sympathy.
9 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘The numbers are basically nonsense’: Todd Myers challenges WA’s climate spending claims

WA released an update on its cap-and-trade tax on fossil fuels, which hit an all-time high and could add roughly 56 cents per gallon of gas.
10 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘Not the hill to die on’: Rep. Walsh faults Teachers Union for opposing transgender sports initiative

An initiative could come before lawmakers in Olympia next year, including a measure that would block transgender girls from competing in girls' sports.
10 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘You’re not early, you’re 8 months late’: KIRO traffic reporter sounds off on Sound Transit’s timeline

After the unveiling of the Federal Way light rail station, Sound Transit announced the Bellevue-to-Seattle train across I-90 is in its final phase of testing.
10 months ago
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John Curley

‘It’s just nutty’: Curley unloads on WA’s worst-in-nation driving habits

WA ranks among the bottom five states for driver quality nationwide, according to a Best and Worst Drivers Report and logs 44.9 incidents per 1,000 drivers.
10 months ago
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John Curley Show

Curley questions anti-police protests after Othello Station officer-involved shooting

After an officer-involved shooting in South Seattle that killed a suspect who pointed a gun at officers, anti-police activists began to protest around Seattle.
10 months ago
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John Curley Show

Cliff Mass dismisses lawsuit linking Big Oil to rising WA insurance costs as ‘total nonsense’

Cliff Mass dismisses the climate lawsuit against fossil fuel firms on The John Curley Show, calling it total nonsense.
10 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘A childish view of how money works’: John Curley slams Katie Wilson’s ‘tax the rich’ proposal

John Curley warns that Katie Wilson's proposal may drive wealthy residents away from Seattle, impacting the city's economy.
10 months ago
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John Curley Show

WA Policy Center warns: Wind and solar can’t meet peak demand, energy shortages loom

A report highlights potential energy shortages in Puget Sound due to reliance on wind and solar during extreme conditions.
10 months ago
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