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August 7th, 2026

'She doesn't have to repay favors': Curley says Katie Wilson's independence is fueling the backlash against her

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has been facing backlash on all fronts. Black community members rallied, calling for her to reinstate now-former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes, and more recently, Seattle business leaders and event organizers urged her to turn the CCTV cameras back on in Pioneer Square and the Stadium District.

The John Curley Show

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Could Ranked Choice Voting Actually Save Politics?

Watch 'She doesn't have to repay favors': Curley says Katie Wilson's independence is fueling the backlash against her

'She doesn't have to repay favors': Curley says Katie Wilson's...

Watch Why Drones Are Killing Wildfire Air Response in Spokane

Why Drones Are Killing Wildfire Air Response in Spokane

Watch 'We all benefit from their selfishness': Curley defends billionaire-driven data centers, warns Cle Elum is making a mistake

'We all benefit from their selfishness': Curley defends billionaire-driven data...

Watch 'We have gone backwards': KIRO host warns Mayor Katie Wilson is losing trust with Seattle's biggest players

'We have gone backwards': KIRO host warns Mayor Katie Wilson...

Watch 'I don't know what she's referring to': SPOG president questions Katie Wilson's claim of having 'different window' into SPD

'I don't know what she's referring to': SPOG president questions...

Watch Dave Larson: The Judge Ferguson Doesn't Want to Win

Dave Larson: The Judge Ferguson Doesn't Want to Win

Watch 'I've seen our drug crisis worsen': KIRO host says people who refuse shelter should face consequences as Capitol Hill gets first tiny home village

'I've seen our drug crisis worsen': KIRO host says people...

Watch Doctor Jackie Bowles: The Truth About Kids & Crime

Doctor Jackie Bowles: The Truth About Kids & Crime

Watch Enumclaw Fights Back Against Violent Predator Release

Enumclaw Fights Back Against Violent Predator Release

Watch Enumclaw Fights Back Against Violent Predator Release

Enumclaw Fights Back Against Violent Predator Release

Watch SPOG President Rips Seattle's Response to Seattle Bite Shooting

SPOG President Rips Seattle's Response to Seattle Bite Shooting

Watch Was the Bite of Seattle Shooting Was Gang Retaliation?

Was the Bite of Seattle Shooting Was Gang Retaliation?

Watch 'A big deal using the gang word': Photog Steve explains what city lost when it disbanded its gang unit in wake of Bite of Seattle shooting

'A big deal using the gang word': Photog Steve explains...

Watch 'They are leaving': Curley rips lawmakers behind millionaires' tax, says the rich don't trust WA government

'They are leaving': Curley rips lawmakers behind millionaires' tax, says...

Watch Bob Kettle on Seattle's $175M Deficit Problem

Bob Kettle on Seattle's $175M Deficit Problem

Watch Jim Walsh: The Judge Who Must Recuse Herself

Jim Walsh: The Judge Who Must Recuse Herself

Watch Steve Gordon on the Fight for Washington's Future

Steve Gordon on the Fight for Washington's Future

Watch Curley finds therapist charging $217 a day for Jimothy healing, says raccoon 'doesn't know he's gay'

Curley finds therapist charging $217 a day for Jimothy healing,...

Watch $150 BILLION to Serve Just 2% of Trips?

$150 BILLION to Serve Just 2% of Trips?

Watch Sound Transit Won't Break Even Until 2071?

Sound Transit Won't Break Even Until 2071?

Watch The Denny Blaine Ruling & the Naked Mailbox Guy

The Denny Blaine Ruling & the Naked Mailbox Guy

Watch Eric Zimmerman DESTROYS the Homeless Narrative?

Eric Zimmerman DESTROYS the Homeless Narrative?

Watch 'Imagine you crushed it like a can': Curley describes viral deformed 'mutant' raccoon Jimothy

'Imagine you crushed it like a can': Curley describes viral...

Watch Brian Heywood's Has Spent Over $10 Million to Fight Olympia!?

Brian Heywood's Has Spent Over $10 Million to Fight Olympia!?