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capitalism youth government...
John Curley

‘No, it’s not capitalism’: Curley counters 67% of youth who blame the system

A recent report gauged the younger generation of Americans' opinions on capitalism and revealed that 67% of people under the age of 30 are anti-capitalist.
9 months ago
Lake Washington...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Just atrocious’: Ursula appalled amid SFD sexual harassment controversy

The former head of HR for the Seattle Fire Department, Sarah Lee, filed a $2.5 million lawsuit against the city, claiming she was unjustly fired.
9 months ago
Seattle housing homeownership...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘We’re locked in’: Spike adds to Seattle’s ‘housing freeze’ claims amid raised interest rates

Interest rates have fallen to 6.17%, the lowest since Oct. 2024, but the rates remain considerably higher than post-pandemic levels, when they reached below 3%.
9 months ago
budget wa...
Charlie Harger

Harger: State Senate Budget Chair warns lawmakers that WA is broke

Senator June Robinson relayed a simple message: Don't even bother asking for new spending. The cupboard is bare. We're broke.
9 months ago
socialism democrats trump...
Charlie Harger

Harger: It’s only Socialism when Democrats do it

So here we are: Democrats seizing grocery stores, Republicans seizing tech companies and the steel industry, and everyone pretending their version doesn't count.
9 months ago
Snohomish County...
Chris Sullivan

58,000 Snohomish County voters undervote by not reading directions

I consider myself an informed voter. And yet, I screwed up, and so did thousands of my fellow Snohomish County voters.
9 months ago
Yelm Levy failure...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Invest in our next generation’: Gee laments Yelm levy failure after 4th straight year

Several school districts across Washington had levies pass in this year's general election, except for Yelm Community Schools' Proposition 1.
9 months ago
Washington general election voter turnout...
Seattle's Morning News

GOP strategist: ‘Depressingly low turnout’ shows lack of voter excitement

The first batch of results for several general election races across Washington has been revealed, with key races, like the Seattle mayor, still up in the air.
9 months ago
snap government shutdown congress...
Charlie Harger

Harger: When Congress plays politics with SNAP, the American public pays the price

Have we really come to this? We're continuing a government shutdown, and we're cutting poor families off SNAP food benefits?
9 months ago
Katie Wilson on John Curley...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘She’s about to be in charge of $9 billion’: Jake questions if Katie Wilson is prepared to be mayor

With a competitive Seattle mayoral race, KIRO host Jake Skorheim questioned whether Katie Wilson is prepared for the role.
9 months ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Spike believes ‘hangry-gate’ was Bruce Harrell’s undoing: ‘Such a foot in mouth answer’

KIRO host Spike O'Neill believes incumbent Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's response to a question regarding public safety was his undoing.
9 months ago
Seattle mayor bruce harrell ceo...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘A scary proposition’: Harrell warns of policy differences with challenger Katie Wilson

Seattle's mayoral race is in full swing as thousands of residents across the city will cast their vote for either the Bruce Harrell or Katie Wilson.
9 months ago
election day seattle king county washington...
Charlie Harger

Election Day in WA: Are we about to cross the political event horizon?

Today is election day in Seattle, King County, and across Washington state. I can't help feeling we're about to cross the event horizon.
9 months ago
election day...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Democracy only works if you vote, participate in Election Day

Tomorrow is Election Day, and it's one of my favorite days of the year. I know that sounds strange, given how ugly our politics have become. But hear me out.
9 months ago
homeless...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘It’s not a fix for homeless issues’: Jake blasts Seattle council member’s sanctioned encampment idea

KIRO host Jake Skorheim agreed there shouldn't be people doing drugs in parks, but wasn't buying the idea of a sanctioned encampment.
9 months ago
Bill Gates climate change...
Jason Sutich

‘We don’t have unlimited money’: WA Policy Center VP echoes Gates on disciplined climate budgets

Bill Gates thinks climate change is a problem, but it won’t be the end of civilization. Todd Myers agreed with Gates' statements on effectively allocating funds.
9 months ago
Seattle lunch expensive...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘It’s an investment’: Gee details why many are skipping lunch once a week

A recent survey revealed that Americans are spending more than $100 per week on lunch, up more than $20 from last year.
9 months ago
Halloween then and now...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘I miss the way Halloween used to be’: KIRO producer says community spirit has vanished

As Seattle winds down from another Halloween celebration, "The Gee and Ursula Show" questioned whether the holiday has lost its touch since years past.
9 months ago
John Letters...
Julia Dallas

‘John of the month’: Gee looks to take city’s new sex trafficking deterrent a step further

Seattle officials are sending out "John Letters" to drivers accused of engaging in sex trafficking on Aurora Avenue.
9 months ago
halloween costumes...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Your 1980s Halloween costume would get you fired today

Have fun tonight, get a designated driver, and may your costume, whatever it is, still be socially acceptable in 40 years.
9 months ago
nvidia layoffs ai...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Nvidia hits $5 trillion valuation as layoffs sweep tech industry

Nvidia just became the first company in history worth five trillion dollars. Meanwhile, Amazon announced 14,000 job cuts this week.
9 months ago
stupid motorist law wa...
Charlie Harger

It’s time for the ‘Stupid Motorist Law’ in WA, and maybe a few more

King County Council Vice Chair Reagan Dunn has had enough. He's proposing what he calls the Stupid Motorist Law.
9 months ago
Katie Wilson seattle mayor john curley...
Charlie Harger

Harger: A look at Katie Wilson’s background as Seattle’s mayoral frontrunner

Discover Katie Wilson's background and insights as she leads Seattle's mayoral race, impacting the city's future leadership.
9 months ago
Seattle mayor bruce harrell ceo...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Examining Mayor Bruce Harrell’s record as Seattle seeks answers

Explore Bruce Harrell's leadership as Seattle assesses mayoral candidates over the next two days.
10 months ago