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Dave Ross

Ross: Mike Pence appears almost heroic in Trump’s indictment

If anyone comes off well in the Trump indictment, it’s Mike Pence. Democrats considered him weak, unable to stand up to Trump.
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Dolly Parton is visiting her Imagination Library in Washington state! Meanwhile, in Trumpland…

Dolly Parton is coming to Washington state soon to visit and celebrate the success of her Imagination Library program. Who doesn’t love Dolly Parton? Well, maybe we shouldn’t be teaching kids to read if all they’re going to use it for when they grow up is arguing back and forth online about Donald Trump’s indictments, […]
3 years ago
Dave Ross

Ross: Trump’s Jan. 6 indictment gives Americans the ultimate choice

The indictment is here. It’s 45 pages, and it’ll save you having to buy all the books about the end of Donald Trump’s presidency.
3 years ago
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John Curley Show

Trump’s Jan. 6 indictment won’t scare his base, but it won’t win him any extra votes either

John Curley and Shari Elliker react in real-time to the breaking news of former President Donald Trump’s latest indictment. Federal prosecutors have alleged election interference leading up to the violence at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Curley even stated his belief that Democrats actually want Trump to win the Republican nomination. “[Democrats] are […]
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Bacon vs coffee: what smell will wake you up faster?

There’s only one right answer to this question! Mike Lewis joins host of The Gee and Ursula Show Gee Scott, producer Joe Wallace and board operator Nick Creasia.
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Do you have a coworker that you can’t stand?

There’s a sweet spot on ‘who to be’ in the office. Don’t be the guy who makes everyone miserable. But don’t be too agreeable, either — or you might never get promoted. Spike O’Neill and Jake Skorheim talk about the people who “fail up” and how the rest of us (nicer) folks can be a […]
3 years ago
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Nick Creasia, Guest Commentator

Opinion: Put cameras everywhere if it means an end to street racing

I’ve been finding myself hearing about illegal street racing in the news across the greater Seattle region more and more often.
3 years ago
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Gee Scott

Gee Scott: ‘We need more police’ in Seattle’s Rainier Valley

Would you have your son or daughter show up to work the next day after five people were shot at the grocery store they worked at?
3 years ago
Dave Ross

Ross: Barbie movie is a story of acceptance for all ages, genders

Ross: I saw the Barbie movie over the weekend, and before I go any further, I want to make a few things clear upfront.
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Meet the Candidates of Seattle City Council: Aaron Marshall

Meet the candidates for Seattle City Council with The Gee & Ursula Show! Today we had Aaron Marshall on the show. Aaron is a Seattle Police Officer who works on a team called the Community Response Group, working to address the most difficult issues the city faces. He has been an Officer since 2013 and […]
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Meet the Candidates of Seattle City Council: Isabelle Kerner

Isabelle Kerner joined KIRO Newsradio this morning to talk about her run for district 7 of Seattle’s city council! Isabelle graduated from American University in Washington, DC with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science and a minor in Studio Art. While in DC, she spent time interning for WA State Senator Maria Cantwell and then […]
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Shari buys John an interesting gift, and he was kind enough to show us on video

Shari buys a gift for John, not fully knowing what it is until John decided to show it off our video stream. Check out more John & Shari clips here on our Youtube page, or listen weekdays from 3pm to 7pm on KiroNewsradio on 97.3fm!
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Meet the Candidates: Bob Kettle, West Precinct Advisory Council and former U.S. Navy officer

Meet the candidates for Seattle City Council with The Gee & Ursula Show! Next week, voters will be deciding who the top two candidates are in seven of the nine seats opening on Seattle City Council. Today, Bob Kettle, member of the West Precinct Advisory Council and former U.S. Navy officer, joins Ursula Reutin and […]
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Twitter’s rebrand won’t save it, and Elon Musk is not your capitalist hero

You know what really grinds Jack Stine’s gears? When people say Twitter is a ‘free speech platform.’ Jack and Spike talk about the ‘town square’ on the internet where certain voices are banned, the rebranding of Twitter to “X” and trying to be a jack of all trades and a master of none. Tune in […]
3 years ago
Dave Ross

Ross: Guerilla crosswalkers fight traffic deaths in the streets of LA

This is a shadowy group of safety crusaders who noticed that it took a very long time for the city of LA to paint crosswalks at dangerous intersections
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: John gets insulted by a Star Wars nerd passing him during a triathlon and it spurs him on

John gets insulted by a Star Wars nerd passing him during a triathlon and it spurs him on. And board op Andrew and producer Jacob helpfully fill John and Shari in on the reference that he didn’t quite catch. Subscribe to The John Curley and Shari Elliker Show wherever you listen to podcasts!
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Meet the Candidates: Olga Sagan, owner of Piroshky Piroshky

Meet the candidates for Seattle City Council with The Gee & Ursula Show! Next week, voters will be deciding who the top two candidates are in seven of the nine seats opening on Seattle City Council. Today, small business owner Olga Sagan, who owns Piroshky Piroshky and had to temporarily close their location on Seattle’s […]
3 years ago
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Dave Ross

Ross: Being stuck in traffic can feel dehumanizing (Version 1)

Wednesday's commute nightmare again had me thinking, why? Why do we just accept being stuck in traffic all the time?
3 years ago
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Dave Ross

Ross: Being stuck in traffic can feel dehumanizing (Version 2)

Wednesday's commute nightmare again had me thinking, why? Why do we just accept being stuck in traffic all the time?
3 years ago
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Dave Ross

Ross: The fitness program that’s all around you

I'm calling your attention to today’s edition of “Paging Dr Cohen” which is about the importance of incidental exercise.
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Standing in line for hours to buy Taylor Swift merch? Totally worth it

Was it worth it to stand in line for hours just to get Taylor Swift merchandise? Spike O'Neill says it is.
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Mitt Romney’s favorite meat is… hot dog?

What better spokesperson could you have for National Hot Dog day than Mitt Romney, with a hat on, walking through the halls of Congress? Subscribe to The John Curley and Shari Elliker Show wherever you listen to podcasts!
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: John Curley is willing to sacrifice a friend to the mosquitos

Mosquitos are attracted to certain people more than others. So, make sure you’ve always got one of those people around, says John Curley. Don’t miss The John Curley and Shari Elliker Show, weekdays from 3-6pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM.
3 years ago
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Dave Ross

Ross: Could a massive solar flare wipe out our energy grid?

Could a massive solar flare really wipe out our energy grid? It's more feasible than realized, explains Dave Ross.
3 years ago