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Dave Ross

Ross: AI is reliant on exploitative outsourced labor too

I’m embarrassed to say I had assumed that today’s AI software was smart enough to categorize objects all on its own.
3 years ago
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Dave Ross

Ross: Exercising my Labor muscles this Labor Day

Labor Day was founded to celebrate the labor movement, I’ll leave you to look up the history.
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Should you take your shoes off at home? We discuss what’s right and what’s wrong!

Should you take your shoes off indoors or not? When you get home, do you leave your shoes on or take them off at the door? We discuss what’s right and what’s wrong.
3 years ago
Jake Skorheim

Skorheim: The story of a ‘village idiot,’ a large-horned steer and a chop-top Ford

The tale of a 2,200-pound steer (formerly bull) riding shotgun in a chop-top crown vic and a man who refers to himself as the "village idiot."
3 years ago
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Ursula Reutin

Ursula: Stop giving criminals a free pass

As we are dealing with record high violent crime in much of our region, the decision to release a suspected felon, without bail, is especially infuriating.
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Let’s talk about Mitch McConnell’s latest freeze-up

Now, from the Gee and Ursula show, a rare appearance from Ursula Reutin! She’s back with the Seattle’s Morning News team. Let’s talk about the latest freeze-up from Senator Mitch McConnell. It was even longer than the first one. Dave Ross has actually seen this happen to somebody before. And Ursula thinks it would serve […]
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Sgt. Moss: Kids needs someone to look up to, as youth crime increases

Pierce County Sheriff’s Sergeant Darren Moss said on the “Gee & Ursula Show” Tuesday that while he doesn’t keep statistics, there has been a noticeable uptick in crime committed by those under 20. “A lot of the really, really bad stuff you see on the news is all teenagers and young adults, and that is […]
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Amazon CEO says get back in the office, or else.

Apparently Amazon’s got it’s own version of cut day at the VMAC. The new CEO is telling remote employees to come into the office, or ‘it’s probably not going to work out for you.’ Yikes. Gee Scott thinks this is only the beginning. He joins Dave Ross and Colleen O’Brien on Seattle’s Morning News. Subscribe […]
3 years ago
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Dave Ross

Ross: Theater needs to change to adapt to a new audience

A lot of theater companies here and across the country are in trouble. The pre-pandemic audiences have not returned.
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Fair Weather Fan: Explaining the NFL’s Massive Roster Cut Day

The hearts of hopeful rookies and veterans are breaking across the nation today, because they didn’t make the final roster they’ve been training for all summer long. What’s happening down at the VMAC with the Seattle Seahawks? Gee Scott has the inside scoop. If you’re a Fair Weather Fan who is wondering how any NFL […]
3 years ago
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Dave Ross

Ross: We need to go after people fueling youth crime wave

Because, like the Second Amendment folks keep telling us, the push for more gun control doesn’t seem to be working.
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Jake Skorheim learned this tip to stay mentally sharp from his time in NBA

Jake Skorheim learned this tip to stay mentally sharp from his time in the NBA. These are the sacrifices he makes to bring you great radio every night on KIRO Nights. Tune in live or subscribe to the KIRO Nights podcast! https://mynorthwest.com/category/kiro-nights/
3 years ago
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Dave Ross

Ross: I’m actually impressed with Trump’s mug shot

I have to admit the Trump mug shot impressed me.
3 years ago
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Ursula Reutin

Northeast Seattle Little Leaguers win Ursula’s heart

Ursula Reutin was invested in the Northeast Seattle team's quest to win the Little League World Series and felt pride for kids she had never met.
3 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Gee and Ursula: Solving the problem of kids and crime will take many solutions

With an epidemic of crime continuing across the region, there is an upsurge of kids being involved in violence. The hosts feel like we all have a role to play.
3 years ago
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David Burbank, KIRO Newsradio

Burbank: Refocusing your wedding to not care what others think

Together in holy matrimony, the bells mean one thing: Exactly one week from tomorrow, I am going to be a married man.
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: When do you call in sick?

There are a few dates when we all seem to conveniently get sick. Statistically speaking. And apparently, August 24th is one of them. Are you out sick today? And would you like to guess the number one ‘sickness’ excuse people offer their bosses? Don’t miss a minute of The John Curley and Shari Elliker Show, […]
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Gee offers wedding advice for our producer, and his thoughts on Donald Trump’s mugshot

Gee Scott gives producer David Burbank some sound wedding advice. But Colleen O’Brien points out, is it sexist? Then, he comments on the release of Donald Trump’s mugshot. Because it didn’t land how he thought it would. Tune in to Seattle’s Morning News with Dave Ross and Colleen O’Brien, every weekday morning from 5am-9am on […]
3 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

‘Cringe’ GOP debate brings ‘sad people’ to the stage in Milwaukee

The Republican presidential candidates fought over abortion rights, U.S. support for Ukraine and the experience the job requires.
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Jake Skorheim discovered a cool trick with an apple

Jake Skorheim wants you all to get to know him a little bit better! There’s this silly thing he does with his kids when he’s making them breakfast. Come along and check it out. Jake Skorheim is the newest host of KIRO Nights! Tune in live or subscribe to the KIRO Nights podcast to listen […]
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Scenarios: Can I work two full-time remote jobs at competing companies?

“I just started doing this three months ago, and so far, so good, but it’s getting sticky,” says an anonymous writer on The Gee and Ursula Show. On today’s Scenario, can this person work two full-time remote jobs at competing companies? Chef says absolutely. Ursula says absolutely NOT. Subscribe to the podcast so you’ll never […]
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: The Pumpkin Spice Latte is back! A former barista shares secrets from behind the café counter

Since we’re talking about making frothy stuff taste like pumpkins, we brought in our resident Starbucks correspondent, Barista Emeritus David Burbank! The #PSL is celebrating 20 years, and the flavor kicks off its seasonal debut at Starbucks today. Micki Gamez is not a fan, but if you aren’t either, there are plenty of other “fall-themed” […]
3 years ago
Dave Ross

Ross: Is Vivek Ramaswamy Trumpier than Trump himself?

There was a lot of talk and ruthless takedowns at last night’s Republican debate, but there was a clear crowd favorite, political newcomer Vivek Ramaswamy.
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: What was the ‘Aroma of Tacoma?’ John Curley sure remembers!

John Curley remembers when he moved here back in 1995 and drove down to Tacoma for the first time. A certain “aroma” wafted through the vehicle. What was THAT smell? You know the one…
3 years ago