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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘It’s about control’: Jake and Spike spar over proposed Amazon delivery bill backed by NYC mayor

The New York City mayor is backing legislation that would force Amazon to directly employ its delivery drivers instead of using subcontractors.
3 months ago
seattle business...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘We can’t become callous’: KIRO hosts debate what a startup’s departure to Texas says about Seattle’s business climate

Another Seattle-area tech startup is heading to Texas, and Ursula Reutin and Angela Poe Russell say the region can't afford to shrug it off.
3 months ago
cousin drug use...
Ursula Reutin

Ask Ursula: My cousin’s daughter confided in me about her drug use, should I tell her mom?

I’m worried about my cousin’s daughter. She’s almost 17, and although our families haven’t been close, I had a chance to spend time with her.
3 months ago
Phoebe gates...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘They were very aware’: Phoebe Gates’ startup faces federal fraud questions over cookie stuffing scheme

Messages reveal Phoebe Gates' knowledge of improper commission practices at their shopping company for months. She now could face up to 20 years in prison.
3 months ago
Andre Sayles (2) bite of seattle shooting suspect...
Charlie Harger

Harger: SPD described a Georgetown stabbing suspect down to his jacket. For the Bite of Seattle shooters? Nothing.

Here's what SPD has released about the shooters who opened fire into a crowd at the Bite of Seattle on July 26, killing two bystanders: nothing.
3 months ago
junk fee ban...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Is she just assuming everybody’s an idiot?’ Jake says Seattle’s rental junk fee ban will just raise everybody’s rent

While the Seattle City Council voted unanimously to ban add-on rental junk fees, KIRO host Jake Skorheim said the legislation will raise rent.
3 months ago
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘They think she’s bad at her job’: Jake and Spike analyze recall charges filed against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson

Recall charges have been filed against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, King County Elections confirmed to KIRO Newsradio.
3 months ago
seattle RV parking rules...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Where is that money going?’: Ursula questions Seattle’s homeless spending as city eyes new RV parking rules

KIRO hosts Gee and Ursula both support tougher RV parking rules but are questioning where the city's homeless spending is actually going.
3 months ago
pet rent junk fees seattle...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘We’re not doing that’: Gee backs Seattle’s ban on rental junk fees, blasts pet rent charges

The Seattle City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to ban a group of add-on rental fees that tenants said have quietly inflated the cost of housing for years.
3 months ago
South Seattle homicide arrest wa safety study...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘A jaw-dropping number’: Jake, Spike dig into why new study ranked WA dead last in safety

Discover why Washington ranked last in safety in a recent study by WalletHub. Explore the implications for residents and beyond.
3 months ago
bite of seattle communication delay...
John Curley Show

‘The story’s done’: Curley rips media fixation on Bite of Seattle communication delay

John Curley says the media's weeks-long focus on the roughly five-hour communication delay has run its course, and the story should remain focused on victims.
3 months ago
A person waves a pride flag. (Photo: Heather Diehl, Getty Images)...
John Curley Show

‘Why this group?’: Curley brands Seattle’s $300K trans funding plan as ‘pity,’ Spike pushes back

John Curley and Spike O'Neill clash over Seattle approving $300K in funding for LGBTQIA+ organizations supporting trans and queer communities.
3 months ago
light rail stabbing pioneer square...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Sound Transit’s radical new idea that riders should pay to ride

Discover Sound Transit's bold plan for riders to pay, set for a vote on Aug. 27. Is this common sense or a new challenge?
3 months ago
business...
John Curley Show

‘They all happen to be Republican’: Curley not surprised WA ranked 38th best state to start a business

KIRO host John Curley wasn't surprised to find out Washington was ranked near the bottom on WalletHub's list of best states to start a business.
3 months ago
7 bite of seattle shooting scene...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Who cares what race somebody is if they’re shooting people?’: Jake questions SPD’s refusal to describe Bite of Seattle suspect

Interim Seattle Police Chief Andre Sayles did not give a clear description of what may be a third gunman in the Bite of Seattle shooting.
3 months ago
Jimothy (1) seattle raccoon ballard lego...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Roll my eyes’: Gee’s not a fan of Jimothy landing his own Lego figure

KIRO host Gee Scott expresses discontent over Jimothy's Lego fame in Seattle. What does this mean for the beloved raccoon?
3 months ago
venue near Gorge Amphitheatre...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘The best backdrop’: Gee ecstatic for new concert venue planned near Gorge Amphitheatre

KIRO host Gee Scott is all in on a new concert venue being planned near the Gorge Amphitheatre.
3 months ago
spokane wildfire dei funds...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘What does DEI have to do with clearing brush?’: Gee, Ursula blast holdup of $15M in Spokane wildfire funds

Federal grants meant to help protect the Spokane area from wildfires were held up for months over a dispute involving DEI and immigration rules.
3 months ago
wnba enes kanter inclusivity eligibility...
John Curley Show

Curley calls WNBA’s inclusivity rhetoric ‘garbage’ after ex-NBA stars test eligibility rules

Curley labels WNBA's inclusivity rhetoric as 'garbage' after NBA stars challenge eligibility rules for transgender athletes.
3 months ago
seahawks terrion arnold cornerback kidnapping charges...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘The island of misfit toys’: Jake, Spike debate Seahawks’ interest in new cornerback despite kidnapping charges

Jake and Spike debate the Seattle Seahawks hosting cornerback Terrion Arnold despite serious kidnapping charges ahead of his arraignment hearing.
3 months ago
cell phone ban...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘This is 2026. Wake up!’: Gee says cell phone ban debate misses the real problem as Ursula pushes back

New research found that cell phone bans in schools produced essentially zero overall improvement.
3 months ago
spokane poker gambling...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘It just never worked out for me’: KIRO hosts get personal about gambling after Spokane native wins World Series of Poker

Spokane's Lucas Jumalon wins $10M at the World Series of Poker, prompting hosts to reflect on their own experiences with gambling.
3 months ago
kent copper wire theft...
Charlie Harger

Harger: A Kent business lost $90,000 to copper wire theft. The accused got $113.40 at a recycler. He didn’t show up for court

$113.40. That's what the copper was worth at the recycler. The business it came from has lost more than $90,000. Merry Christmas.
3 months ago
westlake park felon kill...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘It’s not rocket science’: Gee and Ursula agree Seattle’s next police chief needs to come from within SPD

Gee and Ursula agree — Seattle's next chief should come from within the department, with interim SPD Chief Andre Sayles drawing support.
3 months ago