Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Where do you cut?’: Gee and Ursula weigh possible layoffs after Ferguson rules out new taxes for deficit
WA's budget shortfall prompts KIRO hosts to weigh layoffs after gov. Ferguson rules out new taxes in upcoming proposal.10 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Morally bankrupt?’: Jake shocked by Spike’s view on companies fleeing WA amid new tax proposal
Explore the surprising support for the WA tax proposal from a KIRO host's co-host in this detailed analysis.10 months ago
Frank Sumrall
More than half of violent crimes in WA go unsolved, data shows
Violent crime in Seattle may have dropped from record-high rates during the pandemic, but more than half of violent crimes throughout the state remain unsolved.10 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger on the WA budget crisis: Will Gov. Ferguson keep his no-tax promise this time?
With a multi-billion dollar shortfall looming, the 2025 legislative session is shaping up to be a showdown over taxes and spending.10 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: ‘South Hill Rapist’ Kevin Coe was free for 8 weeks before he died; his victims didn’t need to relive their trauma
Kevin Coe, the South Hill Rapist, dies after eight weeks of freedom, forcing survivors to relive their trauma for his release.10 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: WA ignored its own plastic bag ban study. Now fees are increasing anyway
When Washington commissioned a study on its plastic bag ban and the science came back with inconvenient results, officials decided to disregard their own research.10 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Are you counting Friday?’ Gee questions how honest work-from-home employees are
On a recent episode of "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio, Gee questioned whether remote workers are as honest about their hours as employers think they are.10 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: We’re in the way now as the personal shopping boom reshapes grocery stores
Their personal shopping service is clearly popular. The ratio of regular customers to personal shoppers felt about even. Maybe the shoppers even outnumbered us.10 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Seattle Space Needle homeless camp grows as Mayor-elect Katie Wilson promises to end sweeps
Mayor-elect Katie Wilson faces challenges tackling the expanding homeless encampment near the iconic Space Needle in Seattle.10 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Solid advice’: Spike agrees with limiting gifts to ages 3-18 as 2 WA cities hit top spending list
Kirkland and Bellevue rank in top 10 U.S. cities for holiday spending, according to WalletHub and SeattleRed's recent report.10 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Least favorite Thanksgiving foods: ‘Turkey is just for display,’ Gee Scott says
"You're better off getting a fake turkey and putting it on your table just to post it for the gram," Gee Scott said on The Gee and Ursula Show.10 months ago
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.10 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.10 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.10 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.11 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.11 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.11 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.11 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?11 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.11 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.11 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.11 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.11 months ago