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Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: You never know where your next big life lesson will come from

You never know where your next big life lesson will come from.
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Sharing photos of your kids on social media 👍 or 👎

Technology is advancing so quickly, and now, with AI, things are moving even faster. The SMN crew talked with Ursula Reutin about how this affects parents sharing photos of their kids on social media. Listen to the Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien Show every weekday at 5am on KIRO Newsraio 97.3 […]
3 years ago
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Dave Ross

Ross: Tracking employees’ vital signs at work via privacy pods, what could go wrong?

I saw a Bloomberg story about the latest innovation to reduce your stress level at work: Privacy pods.
3 years ago
Mariners Opening Day...
Paul Holden

Sunshine and butterflies: Baseball’s Opening Day

It's Opening Day of the Major League Baseball Season and hope springs eternal.
3 years ago
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Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Despite what you’ve heard, the new Seattle city council isn’t failing…yet

The left-wing activists and chattering classes have already decided the new Seattle City Council is a failure.
3 years ago
Photo: In this Aug. 9, 2018, photo, traffic passes along a north Seattle area known for prostitutio...
Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: Diddy’s sex trafficking allegations bring up complex issue

The raid on Sean "Diddy" Combs' home related to trafficking happened four months after his ex Cassie Ventura, filed a lawsuit against him.
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Are We Surprised that Boeing CEO David Calhoun is Retiring?

Boeing CEO David Calhoun is retiring, effective at the end of the year, alongside commercial airplanes President and CEO Stan Deal, effective today. The Seattle Morning News show discussed and concluded that this had to happen. Boeing has to show the world they’re making changes and returning to their roots… airplanes. Listen to the Seattle’s […]
3 years ago
car culture...
Dave Ross

Ross: Are we killing car culture? Or is car culture killing the US?

I don’t think the question is whether we're going to "kill" our car culture. The real question is can we stop our car culture from killing the U.S.?
3 years ago
Photo: An unoccupied recovery area, left, and an abortion procedure room are seen at a Planned Pare...
Colleen O'Brien

Colleen O’Brien: Female oncologist gives advice for women choosing a doctor

Women's History Month comes with celebrations. Yet, society has a long way to go regarding treating women as equally important as men.
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Why Are So Many People Leaving UW?

Troy Dannen is headed to Nebraska, and can you be mad at him? Gee joins SMN to discuss what is really going on with UW and tells us we should not be that mad at Dannen. Listen to the Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien Show every weekday at 5am on KIRO […]
3 years ago
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Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Cantwell must not obstruct full Senate from debating TikTok’s future

About 350 Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
3 years ago
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Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: The bold policy every school should adopt now

What’s most infuriating? Schools themselves, and the systems around them, perpetuating these cliquey silos on students.
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: SMN 32 Hour work week YT

Bernie Sanders wants to implement a 32-hour work week, and the SMN crew is all for it. Gee Scott asks a great question: How much better would employees be if they had 3 days off? What do you think? Listen to the Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien Show every weekday at […]
3 years ago
Recall products...
Bill Kaczaraba

What you should do when you own a product that has been recalled

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced 323 product recalls in 2023. That's the most in seven years.
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Are Big Changes Coming to the World of Real Estate?

Buying a house, condo, or townhome can be really stressful. It can also be VERY expensive, but some changes are coming to the world of real estate. Gee Scott joins SMN and shares his thoughts. Listen to the Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien Show every weekday at 5am on KIRO Newsraio […]
3 years ago
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Dave Ross

Ross: As cars release driving data to insurance, is your driving my business?

Every move you make, every swerve you take, every lane change you fake – someone’s watching you. Do drivers have a right to keep driving data private?
3 years ago
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Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Including LGBTQ+ people in curriculum benefits all students

Washington lawmakers have moved to include LGBTQ+ histories, perspectives and contributions to teaching requirements in our state.
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Are John Schneider & Mike Macdonald hurting the Seahawks?

GM John Schneider and Coach Mike Macdonald are receiving some heat for their moves (or lack thereof) with the Seahawks this off-season. Gee Scott discusses the Seahawk’s free agency moves and tells us everything will be fine and to not believe the internet. Do you think they are screwing up free agency? Let us know […]
3 years ago
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Dave Ross

Dave Ross: Dueling accusations swirl around The State of the Union. Who’s right?

Senator Britt then described the woman's horrible ordeal and falsely drew a direct line to Joe Biden's decision to allow asylum seekers into the country.
3 years ago
Image: Smoked Turkey Leg: Hot off the smoker, the meat has a smokiness that permeates every bite. I...
Colleen O'Brien

Colleen O’Brien: Doctor says we ‘need meat’ for mental health to thrive

Dr. Georgia Ede is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist who has written a book on changing a diet to better one's mental health.
3 years ago
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Colleen O'Brien

Colleen O’Brien: Sen. Karen Keiser explains why this is the time to retire

Another long-serving Washington lawmaker, Democratic state Sen. Karen Keiser, announced this week she will not run for re-election.
3 years ago
Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Do you like democracy or not? The choice couldn’t be more stark.

Our democracy in America is facing a 5-alarm inferno and we don't seem to know what to do about it.
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Flying Just Got More Expensive!

Remember when you check a bag at the airport for free? Oh, the good old days. The SMN crew talks about Delta increasing their prices for check bags by 17%. They also share some travel hacks. Listen to the Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien Show every weekday at 5am on KIRO […]
3 years ago
DEI...
Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: DEI’s secret weapon is Generation Z

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) made headlines earlier this week after the University of Florida shut down its office.
3 years ago