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August 20th, 2026

Ex-Seattle Times sports columnist resigns over rejected trans rights column

Matt Calkins, who resigned as a sports columnist for The Seattle Times over a trans athlete column his editors decided not to run, joined The Jake & Spike Show to explain his stance.

The Jake Skorheim & Spike O'neill Show

Watch 'I didn't feel like I could speak my mind': Seattle Times columnist quits after paper kills Sophie Cunningham story

'I didn't feel like I could speak my mind': Seattle...

Watch 'We kicked this can 7 more weeks down the unsafe city road': Jake, Spike rip Mayor Wilson for delaying camera decision

'We kicked this can 7 more weeks down the unsafe...

Watch Ex-Seattle Times sports columnist resigns over rejected trans rights column

Ex-Seattle Times sports columnist resigns over rejected trans rights column

Watch Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson dancing with rapper Y2K is as cringe as it gets

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson dancing with rapper Y2K is as...

Watch Amazon drone delivery expanding to 500 U.S. cities

Amazon drone delivery expanding to 500 U.S. cities

Watch 'She's running for office and from accountability': Spike says ghosting DUI crash victim is a character issue for Tacoma House candidate

'She's running for office and from accountability': Spike says ghosting...

Watch 'It's all climate scam': Jake fires back after California becomes first state to regulate what tires you can buy

'It's all climate scam': Jake fires back after California becomes...

Watch WA Initiative 001 aims to restore Parents' Bill of Rights

WA Initiative 001 aims to restore Parents' Bill of Rights

Watch 'These are husbands, fathers, brothers, sons, daughters': Spike calls for honesty about conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

'These are husbands, fathers, brothers, sons, daughters': Spike calls for...

Watch What's Happening on the USS Abraham Lincoln?

What's Happening on the USS Abraham Lincoln?

Watch 'It took my entire team out of commission': Tacoma animal control officer describes rescuing 61 cats from sailboat

'It took my entire team out of commission': Tacoma animal...

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

'It's about control': Jake and Spike spar over proposed Amazon...

Watch The Seattle Woman Leading the Katie Wilson Recall

The Seattle Woman Leading the Katie Wilson Recall

Watch Meet the Woman Behind the Katie Wilson Recall

Meet the Woman Behind the Katie Wilson Recall

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

'Is she just assuming everybody's an idiot?' Jake says Seattle's...

Watch Recall Charges FILED Against Katie Wilson

Recall Charges FILED Against Katie Wilson

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

'They think she's bad at her job': Jake and Spike...

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

'Who cares what race somebody is if they're shooting people?':...

Watch Should the Seahawks Sign Cornerback Terrion Arnold?

Should the Seahawks Sign Cornerback Terrion Arnold?

Watch Spike Asks: Can We Still Talk to Each Other?

Spike Asks: Can We Still Talk to Each Other?

Watch 'I can see the commercial now': KIRO hosts push back on WA's decision to waive bar exam for hundreds after Yakima mishap

'I can see the commercial now': KIRO hosts push back...

Watch 'Virtue signaling': KIRO hosts debate former Gov. Jay Inslee linking Spokane fires to climate change

'Virtue signaling': KIRO hosts debate former Gov. Jay Inslee linking...

Watch 'Did she say anything at all?' Jake gives Wilson's delivery a B+ as KIRO reporter warns her messaging is 'eroding trust'

'Did she say anything at all?' Jake gives Wilson's delivery...

Watch SPOG President Torches Katie Wilson's Handling

SPOG President Torches Katie Wilson's Handling

Watch 'It's not a problem until it's a problem': Jake questions if Seattle police chief job is right for Barnes after heated exchange with reporter

'It's not a problem until it's a problem': Jake questions...

The Seattle Times

Watch Ex-Seattle Times sports columnist resigns over rejected trans rights column

Ex-Seattle Times sports columnist resigns over rejected trans rights column

Watch Trafficked at 14: Why Won't Seattle Save These Kids?

Trafficked at 14: Why Won't Seattle Save These Kids?

Watch Where Did The Money Go, King County?

Where Did The Money Go, King County?

Watch Whistleblower Fired After Flagging King County Spending

Whistleblower Fired After Flagging King County Spending

Watch Travis Couture Slams Seattle Times Over Budget Reduction

Travis Couture Slams Seattle Times Over Budget Reduction

Watch A Major Whiskey Heist

A Major Whiskey Heist

Watch The Jake and Spike Show on Harrell's deal with strategist

The Jake and Spike Show on Harrell's deal with strategist

Watch Local Grocer to Seattle: Don’t Raise Prices!

Local Grocer to Seattle: Don’t Raise Prices!