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Video: Freedom of Speech vs Consequences What Happened to Macklemore?

The Palestine Will Live Forever Festival caused controversy when Seattle-born rapper Macklemore, real name Ben Haggerty, stated his strong distaste for America. Macklemore said, “Yeah, f*** America,” to which the crowd cheered. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien Show every weekday at 5am on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM or go […]
2 years ago
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Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: What country’s ideas should we steal from next?

I just returned from a trip to Portugal and I couldn’t help but spot a few things that I think could make us better.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Boeing’s “Best and Final” Offer to Striking Machinists

Boeing announced its “best and final” offer to its 33,000 striking machinists Monday morning, including a wage increase of 30%, up from the previous offer of 25%. The union says Boeing didn’t negotiate the latest offer with them. The company “took it upon itself to disrespect our entire Union by sending this offer directly to […]
2 years ago
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Dave Ross

Ross: Enough of the broken muffler noise from motorcycles

Drivers are already white-knuckling it because of street racing, road rage, carjackings, shootings and the confusing lane markings this area provides.
2 years ago
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Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Transporting nuclear waste from Hanford is a disaster waiting to happen

The plan is actually calling for the nuclear waste material at Hanford to be sent by train in liquid form, which always runs the risk of derailment.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Do Washington state’s hit-and-run reader boards actually work?

It’s been just over a year since the state launched hit-and-run alerts on freeway message boards. Is the program having much success? Chris Sullivan explained during his latest appearance on Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News weekdays from 5 a.m. – 9 a.m. on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 […]
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Former Producer Jacob has gone viral on TikTok…again

Our ex-producer Jacob Rummel has gone viral on TikTok AGAIN! Jacob stopped by the John & Jake Show to explain his TikTok fame. Listen to The John & Jake Show weekdays from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM and the KIRO Newsradio App, or listen on-demand wherever you consume podcasts. More […]
2 years ago
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Patti Payne

Patti Payne: The incredible success of Pictionary creator, WA native Rob Angel

Angel has claimed more than 50 million Pictionary games have sold, so it’s not a stretch to say more than a billion people have played it.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Why Seattle’s new ‘Stay Out’ zones are performative, and won’t solve homelesness crisis

Gee Scott explains why the Seattle City Council’s measure to create ‘Stay Out’ zones is just performative and won’t actually solve the city’s homelessness problem. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien weekdays from 5 a.m. – 9 a.m. on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM and the KIRO Newsradio App, or on-demand […]
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Why the government’s ‘food pyramid’ is a federal conspiracy

After hearing that the FDA has said cherries can no longer be labeled as “healthy”, John Curley revealed his theory about the FDA’s Food Pyramid being a conspiracy that has resulted in unprecedented obesity in the United States. And he made a pretty compelling case on The John Curley and Jake Skorheim Show! Listen to […]
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Gee & Ursula: Seattle ‘Stay Out’ zones won’t make prostitution, homelessness go away

The Seattle City Council approved controversial 'Stay Out' zones measures to prohibit certain individuals from parts of the city.
2 years ago
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Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: Our inaction allowed Sean Combs’ alleged abuse to continue

But I’m reserving some anger for something else within the indictment -- the people who knew about his behavior and did nothing about it.
2 years ago
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Dave Ross

Ross: With claims that Haitian migrants eat pets, fact-checking remains vital to debates

Once fact-checking was done here, the story fell apart and became boring, based on fourth-hand information.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Why Spike O’Neill stopped gambling after a Monday Night Football game

Spike O’Neill isn’t a gambling man…anymore. Spike shares the incredible story of his last bet in 1985 during an epic Monday Night Football showdown between the Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins. Listen to The John & Jake Show weekdays from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM and the KIRO Newsradio App. […]
2 years ago
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Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: It’s time for Boeing to do right by their employees

Boeing, now is your chance to do exactly that and to truly fix a problem with your employees more than two decades in the making.
2 years ago
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Dave Ross

Ross: The rollout of the Climate Commitment Act was flawed, now it can be voted out

In November, we'll get a chance to repeal the Climate Commitment Act, better known as the law that broke my gas budget.
2 years ago
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Steve Coogan

‘I knew Trump would crack:’ KIRO, KTTH hosts react to the presidential debate

The KIRO Newsradio and KTTH hosts who offered their impressions of the debate agreed that it was not Trump's best night.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Starbucks Tries to Return to Their Glory Days with New CEO

Starbucks, at its height, seemed to be undefeatable. They could do no wrong, and people loved it. In the past few years, they lost their way, and other local coffee shops became legit competitors. Can they make a come back with new CEO Brian Niccol? Listen to the Gee and Ursula Show every weekday at […]
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Who Won the Debate Last Night?

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced off last night in the ABC News Presidential Debate. Gee Scott joined the SMN crew to talk about it. They also talked about Dave Ross’ response time when it comes to texting. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien Show every weekday at 5am on […]
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Did Tyreek Hill Do Anything Wrong?

Gee and Ursula talk about Tyreek Hill’s arrest on Sunday. Listen to the Gee and Ursula Show every weekday at 9am on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM or go to MyNorthwest.com to learn more!
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Was the Tyreek HillArrest His Fault?

“Do you want to be right, or do you want to go home?” #tyreekhill #tyreekhillarrest #miamidolphins”
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Should Kids Walk Alone to School?

Jack and Spike feel like kids should not be walking alone to school or anywhere for that matter. These streets are dangerous, and kids today are soft. As Jack said, “They’re not jungle-ready.” Tune in live to The Jack and Spike Show weekdays from noon to 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. And if that […]
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Should Kids Walk Alone to School?

Jack and Spike feel like kids should not be walking alone to school or anywhere for that matter. These streets are dangerous, and kids today are soft. As Jack said, “They’re not jungle-ready.” Listen to the Jask and Spike Show every weekday from 12pm – 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio […]
2 years ago