Every weekday, John Curley has an irreverent take on the news. From big stories to small ones, they all get the Curley treatment and you’ll be left laughing and thinking about the headlines in different way.
GOP Chair Jim Walsh joined the JCS to refute the narrative that the initiative to repeal the state income tax would have any immediate effect on the state's current captial gains tax
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Cliff Mass and John Curley discuss the decline in the accuracy of the National Weather Service forecasts compared to private weather services like the Weather Channel.
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State Rep and Chairman of the Washington State GOP, Jim Walsh, on the proposed "Millionaire tax": This nonsense is a bridge too far..."; says this unconstitutional loop-hole grabbing will inevitably end up in the Federal Supreme Court.
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Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson joined the John Curley Show to reflect on the legacy she's leaving behind as she leaves the council, her advice for Seattle's incoming M... (17:59)
State Rep and Chairman of the Washington State Republican Party Jim Walsh joined the JCS on Monday to share his belief that Sec of State Steve Hobbs is being setup as a fall-guy f... (17:15)
Competitive long-range marksman Steve Rosenthal joined the John Curley Show to give his expert opinion on the shot that killed Charlie Kirk. "Despite what people are saying ... (11:30)
As Charlotte, North Carolina finds itself in the national spotlight after a young Ukrainian woman was murdered by a violent criminal who had been arrested 14 times prior, republic... (17:29)
Brian Heywood and Let's Go Washington are going to be gathering signatures again for two new initiatives relating to the parent's bill of rights and protecting female athletes' ri... (17:45)
Cliff Mass joined the JCS to talk about a peer reviewed Dutch study that says there is no human connection to rising sea levels... He also boldly stated that Washington's Climate Commmitment Act will have absolutely NO impact on mankind.
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Former King County deputy prosecutor and Special Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District of Washington Bob Scales joins the John Curley Show to discuss the end o... (18:43)
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn joined the John Curley Show to discuss the discovery of a potential multimillion dollar fraud in the county's grant program
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Kent mayor Dana Ralph joined John Curley Show fill-in hosts Tim Gaydos and Spike O'Neill to respond to headlines yesterday that alleged she "bashed" Kroger in response to their cl... (17:42)
Religious rally planned at Gas Works Park, initially scheduled for Cal Anderson Park. John Curley discusses the rally's potential impact, urging people to ignore it to prevent media attention.
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State Rep and Chairman of the Washington State Republican Party, Jim Walsh, joined the John Curley Show on Wednesday to take a flamethrower to Governor Ferguson's "groveling, emba... (18:44)
After Katie Wilson's campaign promoted John's "endorsement" over the weekend, John explained his reasoning. He also explained why Denmark's version of socialism, which Wilso... (16:51)
The winningest coach in college basketball history, Mike Krzyzewski, better known as Coach K, joined the John Curley Show to celebrate the legacy of Sue Bird after her statue was ... (16:46)
State Rep and Chairman of the Washington State Republican Party Jim Walsh breaks the news that the Washington State Fair and the Pierce County GOP have come to an agreement on a p... (19:26)
Katie Wilson, the co-founder and executive director of the Transit Riders Union (TRU), earned more than 50% of the Aug. 5 primary vote to be Seattle's next mayor, leading incumben... (17:20)
Former Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney at King County Prosecutor's Office Scott O'Toole joined the John Curley Show to talk about a new system implemented by the Washington Sup... (19:47)
State Rep and Chairman of the WA State Republic Party Jim Walsh joined the John Curley Show to share his thoughts on the primary turnout, the disappointing state of Seattle's mayo... (18:46)
Burien Council Member Stephanie Mora called out the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) for not upholding its promises with the city regarding a DESC-operated homeless facili... (16:52)
After writing a Seattle Times Op-Ed article blasting Seattle's harm reduction approach to the drug crisis, former heroin addict Andrew Constantino joined John Curley Show fill-in ... (18:35)
Burien City Council Member Stephanie Mora on the Downtown Emergency Services Center becoming a magnet for crime, overdoses and a drain on city resrouces.
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Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson joined the John Curley Show to speak with guest hosts Tim Gaydos and Spike O'Neill to celebrate the council unanimously voting to adopt ... (16:42)
Washington residents are paying almost 40% more for a gallon of gas compared to the national average. According to AAA, gas in Washington currently costs $1.25 more per gallon than the national average.
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The most expensive average Uber ride in the country is in Seattle, where a 30-minute ride costs an average of $60, according to a study by NetCredit.
The other cities among t... (16:09)
The Seattle Times columnist Danny Westneat wrote that crime throughout Seattle is down. Despite the promising data, KIRO host John Curley wanted to pump the brakes on celebrating the optimistic trends.
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State Rep and Chairman of the WA state GOP Jim Walsh joined the JCS to discuss his newly court approved signature gathering initiative IL-26 that would require proof of citizenship when registering to vote
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Justin Haskins, a Senior Fellow at The Heartland Institute and the Our Republic Institute, joins the John Curley Show to separate fact from fiction regarding tax cuts and the deficit in Trump's very big but not-so-beautiful bill
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"What really happened is that the ATF promulgated a rule under the Biden administration that said that these triggers, standing alone, constituted machine guns and attempted a fed... (15:48)
Tim Hazelo, the former Island County Republican Party Chair, was convicted of felony unlawful entry after he refused to wear a mask while he operated as an official election obser... (12:01)
Brandi Kruse, from the Undivided Podcast, joined John to discuss a jury finding an Island County man guilty of a FELONY for not wearing a mask while he was observing elections in 2024
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Ryan Hoolahan, CFO and founder of Bellevue Rare Coins, joined the John Curley Show to discuss Washington passing a bill that will tax all sale of Gold and other precious metals in... (10:44)
Todd Myers, vice president of research at the Washington Policy Center, joined the "The John Curley Show" to discuss the vast amount of funds raised by the Climate Commitment Act, and where it's going.
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The Washington Policy Center's Todd Myers joins the JCS to reveal his findings in where the majority of the Climate Commitment Act revenue is being spent... Spoiler Alert: O... (17:08)
More than 100 people were killed in flash floods in Texas over the weekend, with survivors saying they did not receive any emergency warnings, The Associated Press (AP) reported M... (17:39)
Former King County Prosecutor Scott O'Toole joined the JCS to talk about the psychology and difficulty of prosecuting death penalty cases and his dismay that the prosecutors in th... (19:15)
John gives an honest, sobering and brutal, perspective on what passing the "Big Beautiful Bill" as it's currently written could mean for the future of our country and our civilization.
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John discusses Malcolm Gladwell's theory that self-driving cars will fail in urban centers not because they'll make mistakes but because "they WON'T make any mistakes"
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Moms for Liberty Director Rosalind Hanson joined the John Curley Show to discuss last week's groundbreaking Supreme Court ruling on the Maryland case for which she was the plaintiff
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KIRO host John Curley brought on Cliff Mass, professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Washington (UW), to weigh in on a viral debate between Joe Rogan and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders over climate change.
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Property developer Sean Northrop, whose development company City Heights is owed nearly $27 million dollars from the city of Cle Elum, joined the John Curley Show Wednesday to sha... (16:12)
Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Washington and PNW weather guru Cliff Mass joined the John Curley Show to discuss Earth's climate patterns over millions of ... (16:19)
State Rep and House Republican Budget Lead Travis Couture joined the John Curley Show to talk about his proposed bi-partisan bill to amend the Keeping Families Together Act, which... (18:47)
A Lake City business owner claimed on "The John Curley Show" last week that the neighborhood had struggled since hosting a local homeless population, with the spillover in c... (18:21)
We Heart Seattle founder Andrea Suarez joined the John Curley Show to speak with guest hosts Tim Gaydos and Greg Tomlin about her experience being harassed and assaulted at an ant... (18:17)
The Washington Policy Center's Todd Myers joined the John Curley Show to discuss WPC's lawsuit against the Department of Ecology for neglecting to publicize their CO2 data since 2... (10:30)
Linda Pruitt, a Lake City business owner and resident, joined Greg Tomlin and Tim Gaydos on Thursday to sound the alarm over how city leaders are allowing Lake City to become over... (14:29)
John provides a detailed and civil solution to providing undocumented immigrants a path to citizenship that benefits all Americans and the economy without indiscriminate mass deportation.
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"No Kings" rallies were held across the country to protest President Donald Trump on Saturday, including one in Tukwila. Tensions escalated in Tukwila, leading to tear gas being d... (18:17)
What creates a serial killer? Caroline Fraser, author of "Murderland," has linked toxic fumes to the brain development of the notorious criminals.
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District 12 State Rep and former Chelan County Sheriff Brian Burnett joined the John Curley Show Thursday to talk about a rally that aims to change policy that leads to children b... (10:36)
State Rep and Chairman of the Washington State Republic Party TORE into the Seattle Times for publishing an editorial that claimed he was sponsoring a bill that would end mail-in ... (16:46)
Matthew Mastronardi, a Spanish teacher at Spokane's West Valley High School, is having his teaching contract terminated after he read to his class from the assigned book "To Kill ... (15:42)
A JCS listener who has been teaching CTE (Career Tech Education) in the Tacoma School District for 14 years called in to share his perspective on the rapidly deteriorating s... (16:08)
Wilson also mentioned on the show that his former domestic partner, who filed the temporary restraining order, Lee Keller, had mentioned getting it dismissed.
"She's come back eac... (07:02)
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell made an appearance at Pier 62 to kick off the revitalized waterfront concert series, but not before taking the stage to rally the attendees around his ... (05:22)
State Rep and Chairman of the Washington State Republican Party Jim Walsh joined the JCS Monday to discuss the morbid failure of the "Keeping Families Together Act", the wins the ... (16:35)
Seattle is just days away from officially being one year away from hosting the 2026 World Cup, and there is still a ton of work to do, according to the Downtown Seattle Associatio... (17:11)
Justine Deterling joined the John Curley Show to discuss the reputational cost that radical and violent activists are having on the broader gay, lesbian and trans communities and ... (18:45)
The Pacific Northwest may be hit with a major earthquake in the next 50 years. There is no telling exactly when this could happen -- but Brent Dmitruk has a feeling it's soon.
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Army Veteran, West Point Alumni and father of a West Point graduate Steven Butler joins the John Curley Show to give a military family’s perspective on being present for Pre... (16:20)
On Thursday while discussing the part-time work requirements to qualify for Medicaid in Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill", John asserted that able bodied Americans should just "find a ... (15:14)
Congressman Michael Baumgartner joined the John Curley Show Friday to share why he voted to pass President Trump's so-called "Big Beautiful Bill"
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President Donald Trump is set to unveil plans for the Golden Dome missile defense system, a space-based initiative estimated to cost $30–$100 billion initially, according to The Associated Press.
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John dissects the latest on former President Joe Biden's health, the coordinated effort by shadowy members of the democratic party to cover it up and why it should matter to every American.
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State Rep and Chairman of the Washington Republican Party Jim Walsh join The John Curley Show to react to Governor Bob Ferguson signing every piece of legislation put in front of him on Tuesday
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Matt Markovich joined the John Curley Show to celebrate the official end of the legislative session after Governor Bob Ferguson signed... pretty much everything.
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KIRO News Radio Reporter Matt Markovich returns to the John Curley Show to give a preview of what Governor Bob Ferguson will or won't sign in a big day for tax payers in Washington State on Tuesday
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State Rep and Chairman of the Washington Republican Party Jim Walsh joined The John Curley Show to talk about a generous donation the WA State GOP recieved, the latest on Washingt... (16:50)
John discusses the history of Birthright Citizenship, the Supreme Court case challenging it and why Trump's executive orders are so problematic
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders joined the John Curley Show to discuss the capture of 10-time felon Damien Madison, who fired 17 rounds at his deputies during a pursuit... (17:55)
Could the bark of a root From Western Africa cure opioid addiction? According to Tom Feegle, not only can Ibogaine cure the worst opioid addictions, including fentanyl, in a... (16:53)
President Trump is reportedly considering accepting a luxury Boeing 747 8 jet from the Qatari government for temporary use as Air Force One, though no final decision has been made.
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Erika Thompson and her husband in Tacoma have fostered 134 children since 2008. Despite is ripping her heart apart, Washington's "Keeping Families Together Act" means ... (18:00)
Bill Gates, the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist, announced he is donating nearly his entire net worth—approximately $113 billion—to the Bill &am... (06:26)
While doctors generally consider attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) neurodevelopmental disorder that develops during childhood, adults still have the chance of being ... (18:45)
A road rage hearing in Phoenix has taken an unexpected twist, as a dead victim’s voice was resurrected through the use of artificial intelligence.
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Protesters who came to University of Washington to disrupt Riley Gaines' speaking engagement used the opportunity to follow an elderly couple and a disabled woman to their respect... (12:06)
Loyal listener of The John Curley Show, David "The Mailbox Guy", joined the show live, and completely naked, from Denny Blaine Park, Seattle's unofficial nude beach, to give his p... (14:39)
John shares his thoughts on President Trump's wide ranging interview with NBC's Meet the Press.
He grade's the President's wins and losses in the interview while discussing
Abreg... (16:12)
Mark Joseph, producer of the 2024 Ronald Reagan biopic "Reagan" joined Tim Gaydos and Greg Tomlin to talk about his book "Making Reagan" that documents the decades he put into mak... (17:13)
Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Washington, Cliff Mass, joined guest hosts Tim Gaydos and Greg Tomlin on the John Curley Show Friday to call out the Departm... (09:25)
Todd Myers from the Washington Policy Center joins The John Curley Show to share his research into where exactly your Climate Commitment Act tax dollars are really going.
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Todd Myers from the Washington Policy Center joins The John Curley Show to share his research into where exactly your Climate Commitment Act tax dollars are really going.
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Alan Collinge, founder of StudentLoanJustice.org, called John a "know nothing schmuck" on Twitter/X over John's recent comments on student loans. So, naturally, John i... (17:42)
Joshua Thompson, city councilmember for the small town of Ellensburg, Washington, has had all of his personal information doxxed, his life threatened, his house has been shot at, ... (17:47)