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Highlights - The John Curley Show

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.
June 29, 2026

Jim Walsh on Times Article Claiming Income Tax Initiative Would Impact Cap Gains

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   (18:25)
February 18, 2026

Olympic Board Sport Announcer Brad J Live from Milan

Winter Olympic broadcast announcer Brad Jay joins the JCS with a live report from Milan, Italy   (20:36)
January 27, 2026

I Was Thinking: 2020 the Sequel

I Was Thinking:  2020 the Sequel    (04:27)
January 14, 2026

Cliff Mass on how Seattle’s weather wonks sparked a Northwest tempest in a teapot

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.   (11:39)
January 2, 2026

Jim Walsh on the Millionaire Tax: "This nonsense is a bridge too far."

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.   (17:31)
November 18, 2025

Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson Reflects on a Legacy of Hope

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)
November 14, 2025

Danny Westneat joins John Curley to Discuss Seattle's Short Attention Span for Mayors

Danny Westneat joins John Curley to Discuss Seattle's Short Attention Span for Mayors   (18:11)
November 14, 2025

The Seattle Times' Danny Westneat and John Curley Bond Over Shared Loss

Political opposites Danny Westneat and John Curley share the story of a bond created over the shared loss of losing their mothers    (04:20)
September 22, 2025

Jim Walsh: "Rekydal is a Useful Idiot Creating More Conservatives"

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)
September 11, 2025

Steve Rosenthal on Lethal Kirk Shot: "This was not an impressive shot."

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)
September 10, 2025

Charlotte, NC Mayoral Candidate: "Mr. President; we need Jesus Christ right now. Send whatever help you have."

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)
September 9, 2025

Brian Heywood from Let's Go Washington: It's About Punching Back

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)
September 5, 2025

Cliff Mass: The Climate Commitment Act Will Have NO Benefit for Mankind

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.   (16:05)
September 3, 2025

Bob Scales on the Lifting of the Consent Decree

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)
September 3, 2025

Curley on Trump ICE Labor Day

ICE operations are ramping up in Seattle, with 73% approval in a poll. Trump to deploy ICE in sanctuary cities post Labor Day   (18:57)
August 28, 2025

King County Council Member Reagan Dunn on King County Fraud Audit

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    (16:58)
August 22, 2025

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph Clears the Air on Kroger Statement

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)
August 22, 2025

John Curley Gas Works Park

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.   (17:56)
August 20, 2025

Jim Walsh joins the JCS to Tear Into Ferguson's "embarrassing" Press Conference

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)
August 18, 2025

John Explains His "Endorsement" of Katie Wilson

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)
August 18, 2025

Coach K Celebrates Sue Bird, Seattle and John Curley

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)
August 15, 2025

State Rep and Chairman of the Washington State Republican Party Jim Walsh

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)
August 12, 2025

John Curley endorses Katie Wilson for Seattle mayor

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)
August 8, 2025

Scott O'Toole on New Judicial Rules

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)
August 7, 2025

State Rep and Chairman of the WA State Republic Party Jim Walsh

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)
August 1, 2025

Burien council member slams DESC-run facility over lack of treatment

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)
July 31, 2025

Andrew Constantino on Seattle's Harm Reduction Failures

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)
July 31, 2025

Burien City Councilmember Stephanie Mora on DESC

Burien City Council Member Stephanie Mora on the Downtown Emergency Services Center becoming a magnet for crime, overdoses and a drain on city resrouces.   (16:52)
July 30, 2025

Council President Sara Nelson on her Recovery Initiative

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)
July 30, 2025

John Curley explains his solution to Washington's skyrocketing gas prices

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.   (06:50)
July 25, 2025

Seattle Mayoral Candidate Katie Wilson with John Curley

John Curley sits down for a long form interview with Bruce Harrell's biggest threat in the mayoral race, political newcomer Katie Wilson   (31:46)
July 24, 2025

John on Trump's Homlessness Executive Order: "This is going to be VERY sticky"

John on Trump's Homlessness Executive Order: "This is going to be VERY sticky and hard to do"   (08:07)
July 22, 2025

'Government got involved': Curley explains why Seattle has the most expensive Uber rides in the nation

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)
July 18, 2025

Curley on dropping crime rates in Seattle: 'It's down from a record high'

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.   (09:10)
July 15, 2025

Jim Walsh on Voter ID Initiative

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   (17:26)
July 14, 2025

Justin Haskins on the Big but Not-So Beautiful Bill

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   (17:02)
July 14, 2025

Washington Gun Law President Bill Kirk on forced reset triggers, recording audio in gun stores

"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)
July 11, 2025

Brandi Kruse on Tim Hazelo's felony unlawful entry charge after refusing to wear a mask

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)
July 10, 2025

Island County Man Found Guilty of Felony for Not Wearing a Mask

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   (11:51)
July 10, 2025

Upcoming Tax on Gold and Silver Threatens Small Businesses and Investors

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)
July 10, 2025

WA Policy Center's Todd Myers questions use of funds raised by Climate Commitment Act

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.   (18:23)
July 8, 2025

Todd Myers from the Washington Policy Center on Where the CCA Money is Being Spent

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)
July 7, 2025

Cliff Mass on the Texas floods

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)
July 3, 2025

Former King County Prosecutor Scott O'Toole on Bryan Kohberger and the Death Penalty

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)
July 2, 2025

John Eviscerates the Big Beautiful Bill

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.    (17:05)
July 1, 2025

John On Washington's Tax Payer Funded DEI Training Seminar

John blasts Washington's taxpayer funded DEI training seminar that claims “perfectionism is white supremacy”   (11:37)
July 1, 2025

Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson on her Pathways to Recovery Initiative

Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson on her Pathways to Recovery Initiative   (17:29)
June 30, 2025

Will Self Driving Cars Fail Because They DON'T Make Mistakes?

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"    (08:02)
June 30, 2025

Moms for Liberty Director Rosalind Hanson

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    (17:44)
June 27, 2025

KIRO hosts debate Bezos-Sánchez marriage

The question KIRO fill-in host Greg Tomlin had was, will Bezos and Sánchez's marriage last?   (05:04)
June 27, 2025

Cliff Mass responds to Joe Rogan’s climate change debate with Bernie Sanders

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.   (17:06)
June 25, 2025

City Heights Property Developer Reacts to Cle Elum Bankruptcy

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)
June 25, 2025

Cliff Mass on the Real Science Behind Climate Change

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)
June 24, 2025

State Rep and House Republican Budget Lead Travis Couture

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)
June 24, 2025

KIRO hosts give update on Lake City homeless issue

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)
June 23, 2025

Andrea Suarez on Being Assaulted at a Protest and the City's Refusal to Act

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)
June 20, 2025

Todd Myers from the Washington Policy Center

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)
June 19, 2025

Lake City Business Community Cries for Help

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)
June 17, 2025

John Curley's proposal to solve the immigration problem

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.   (06:00)
June 16, 2025

Brandi Kruse

"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)
June 13, 2025

Caroline Fraser, author of 'Murderland,' on PNW serial killers

What creates a serial killer? Caroline Fraser, author of "Murderland," has linked toxic fumes to the brain development of the notorious criminals.   (16:29)
June 13, 2025

State Rep Brian Burnett on Family Safety in Court Rally

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)
June 13, 2025

Jim Walsh TEARS into the Seattle Times Over False Allegations

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)
June 11, 2025

Spokane Teacher Fired for Reading From "To Kill a Mockingbird"

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)
June 11, 2025

Tacoma School District Shop Teacher Claims the District is Failing His Kids

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)
June 4, 2025

Lee Keller's statement on the restraining order

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)
June 3, 2025

King County Assessor John Wilson responds to calls for his resignation

King County Assessor John Wilson Responds to Calls for His Resignation   (17:42)
June 3, 2025

‘Fight for the city, fight against Trump’: Harrell campaigns for Seattle mayor re-election at Pier 62 concert

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)
June 2, 2025

State Rep and Chairman of the Washington Republican Party Jim Walsh - 6-2-25

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)
June 2, 2025

DSA stresses what work needs to be done ahead of 2026 World Cup

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)
May 29, 2025

Justine Deterling - The Cost Radical Activists Have on the Gay Community

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)
May 29, 2025

Social media earthquake researcher warns we may see 'the big one' in PNW soon

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.     (17:27)
May 27, 2025

ARMY Veteran, West Point Alumni and Father of a West Point Graduate Gives His Perspective on Trump's Graduation Speech

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)
May 23, 2025

John Talks to Alan from Redmond About Medicaid and Food Stamps

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)
May 23, 2025

Congressman Michael Baumgartner on Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill"

Congressman Michael Baumgartner joined the John Curley Show Friday to share why he voted to pass President Trump's so-called "Big Beautiful Bill"   (17:33)
May 22, 2025

Curley skeptical of Trump's 'big golden dome'

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.   (07:32)
May 21, 2025

John's Passionate Monologue on Why the Biden Health Cover-Up Matters

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.   (16:23)
May 21, 2025

State Rep and Chairman of the Washington Republican Party Jim Walsh Breaks Down Bob Ferguson's Bill Signing

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   (18:00)
May 20, 2025

Matt Markovich Recaps Bob Ferguson Signing Day

Matt Markovich joined the John Curley Show to celebrate the official end of the legislative session after Governor Bob Ferguson signed... pretty much everything.    (16:16)
May 19, 2025

The Return of Matt Markovich

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   (16:28)
May 16, 2025

State Rep and Chairman of the Washington Republican Party Jim Walsh - 5-16-25

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)
May 16, 2025

John on Executive Power and the Supreme Court Hearing Birthright Citizenship

John discusses the history of Birthright Citizenship, the Supreme Court case challenging it and why Trump's executive orders are so problematic   (08:31)
May 15, 2025

Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders

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)
May 12, 2025

Could The Bark of a Root From Western Africa Cure Opioid Addiction?

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)
May 12, 2025

'It's the dumbest thing': Curley guts Trump over Qatar jet deal

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.   (06:47)
May 12, 2025

Praise, skepticism greet Redmond rail extension

Sound Transit's new Redmond Light Rail extension is drawing both praise and criticism from city officials.   (09:20)
May 9, 2025

Erika Thompson Has Fostered 134 Children

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)
May 9, 2025

Curley: What else does Bill Gates want done with his donated fortune?

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)
May 9, 2025

Curley, Gray Miller breaks down adult ADHD, dyslexia, diagnosis trends

While doctors generally consider attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) neurodevelopmental disorder that develops during childhood, adults still have the chance of being ...   (18:45)
May 9, 2025

AI revives murder victim in court hearing: Curley uneasy

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.   (05:53)
May 8, 2025

Governor Ferguson Signs Rent Control Bill

John reacts to Governor Ferguson signing the "rent stabilization" bill.    (08:55)
May 7, 2025

John Reacts to Riley Gaines Protesters at UW

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)
May 6, 2025

David The Mailbox Guy Reports Live, and Nude, From Denny Blaine Park

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)
May 5, 2025

John Reacts to Trump's NBC Meet the Press Interview

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)
May 2, 2025

"Reagan" Biopic Producer Mark Joseph

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)
May 2, 2025

Cliff Mass on Washington's "Emergency Drought"

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)
April 30, 2025

Todd Myers

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.   (10:54)
April 30, 2025

Todd Myers from the Washington Policy Center on Where Your CCA Tax Dollars are Going

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.   (10:51)
April 29, 2025

Alan Collinge Founder of Student Loan Justice

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)
April 29, 2025

Ellensburg City Councilman Joshua Thompson Lives in Fear for His Life

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)