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.8 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Seattle families confront addiction ahead of Thanksgiving
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. All around Seattle, families will gather around tables. But for too many of those families, there will be an empty seat.8 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘I think this is really case-by-case’: Gee and Ursula weigh in on employers restricting second jobs
Explore Ursula's approach to tackle lawsuits against major WA companies like Costco and Amazon over job restrictions.9 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Teen assaults 80-year-old in Seattle — and is sent home the same day. What message does that send?
Here's the pattern: arrest, process, release. All in the same day. And when these teens turn 18, the system often works exactly the same way.9 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘It’s the workers that get hurt’: Gee and Ursula fear fallout as Microsoft president warns taxes drive out jobs
Microsoft’s Brad Smith highlights how Washington's taxes threaten job retention and economic growth.9 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Sawant rallies the far left. Mamdani works with Trump. Where does Seattle Mayor-elect Wilson fit?
Watching them navigate President Trump's personality is revealing something fascinating: Even socialists can't agree on whether to charm or confront while implementing their agenda.9 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Supply and demand fix those problems’: Jake and Spike clash over idea of rent control
Explore why KIRO's Jake Skorheim opposes rent control amid Seattle's supply and demand challenges.9 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: As Seattle embraces a Democratic Socialist mayor, fears of a business exodus emerge
Look, Katie Wilson's not crazy. Maybe she's betting businesses need what Seattle offers enough to stay despite new taxes. But will businesses flee?9 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Should Edmonds introduce paid street parking? KIRO hosts discuss proposal
"The Gee and Ursula Show" debate the impending Edmonds City Council decision on reintroducing paid parking to boost downtown revenue.9 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: As nation follows Epstein revelations, local media ignores Auburn pastor’s child rape case
Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus wrote a letter for Headley’s attorney to share with the judge before sentencing, asking that he not serve prison time even though he had admitted to felony charges for raping a child.9 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Seattle’s new mayor eyes progressive taxes, but will middle-class homeowners pay the price?
What's Katie Wilson's solution? Translation: lots of new taxes to fund social housing and government services. But she promises real estate taxes are only targeting the ultra-wealthy.9 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘How do you get it done?’: KIRO hosts challenge Katie Wilson’s ambitious agenda
Spike O'Neil discusses the hurdles Seattle Mayor Wilson faces in passing her socialist proposals through the city's legislative process.9 months ago
John Curley Show
‘Homeless levels will go up’: Curley explains why socialism is a misdiagnosis for what ails Seattle
John Curley broke down the socialist approach to solving Seattle's problems, and raised concerns about the amount of money the city spends on homelessness.9 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: King County budget vote will decide whether victims get equal justice
The King County Council votes on the budget for the prosecutor's office tomorrow. Let's be clear-eyed about what they're deciding.9 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Bruce Harrell finally showed us ‘B-Rucy’ — the mayor Seattle never got
Bruce Harrell finally showed up yesterday. Not Mayor Harrell, the carefully scripted public official. But someone else entirely. He even called himself "Master B-Russell."9 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Tone-deaf message’: KIRO fill-in host says Harrell should’ve focused on his experience, not Wilson
Bruce Harrell conceded in the race for Seattle mayor Thursday, officially making Katie Wilson the mayor-elect. In his speech, Harrell recalled his biggest accomplishments while mayor, touting his work on public safety and affordable housing. He said he tried to lead with love, and that humor was a form of love, and that you have […]9 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Katie Wilson’s big promises meet Seattle’s harsh fiscal reality
KIRO Newsradio hasn't made the official call, but if I were to wager: Mayor Bruce Harrell's speech at 12 p.m. Thursday will be a concession, and by this time tomorrow we'll be calling her "Mayor-elect Katie Wilson."9 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Ursula believes ‘major miracle’ needed for Harrell as Wilson takes mayoral lead
In the latest ballot drop for the Seattle mayoral race, Katie Wilson has taken a more than 1,300-vote lead over the incumbent candidate Bruce Harrell.9 months ago
Charlie Harger
‘The Case of the Deflated Dachshunds’: What a petty crime says about accountability
About a month ago, I told you how someone slashed all six inflatable Halloween wiener dogs on our lawn in Auburn.9 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: WA tolerating its way to dead last in retail theft
I keep saying we get what we tolerate, and it turns out we're willing to tolerate a lot in Washington. A recent study ranks WA last in America for retail theft.9 months ago
Jason Sutich
‘We’re several days away’: GOP strategist predicts Seattle mayoral race timeline
Since ballots began to be submitted for the next mayor of Seattle, Bruce Harrell, holds a slim 4,000-vote lead over the challenger Katie Wilson.9 months ago
Charlie Harger
According to ex-mayor Greg Nickels, Seattle’s mayoral election could be decided by 65 votes
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell went to bed Thursday night with a comfortable lead. By Friday afternoon, that all changed. Katie Wilson has surged to within 4,300 votes.9 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Uncertain times’: Gee warns as October layoffs surge to 20-year high
Job cuts across the U.S. have hit a level the country hasn't seen in roughly 20 years, with more than 153,000 layoffs in October alone.9 months ago
