Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘It’s a swing and a miss’: Gee doubts Ferguson’s case for statewide phone ban
Gov. Ferguson advocates for a statewide phone ban in schools, but skepticism remains about its effectiveness and implementation.1 month ago
John Curley Show
‘Addiction machines’: Former Meta researcher tells Curley $17B settlement won’t go far enough
Former researcher analyzes Meta's $17B lawsuit settlement and its implications for child safety on Instagram and Facebook.1 month ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Blatant lawlessness’: Tacoma police chief says the ‘I don’t care’ attitude in WA is her biggest concern
Tacoma's police chief highlights rising lawlessness and staffing gains in her department during a recent radio interview.1 month ago
John Curley Show
‘We are the place to come if you’re homeless’: Curley, KIRO producer spar over Seattle’s safety after viral Aurora billboard
A viral billboard near Aurora highlights issues of homelessness and crime in Seattle, stirring conversation among residents and veterans.1 month ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘I wish we got more for our money’: Jake, Spike dig into what Washingtonians pay in taxes over a lifetime
Jake and Spike analyze how much Washingtonians spend in taxes over a lifetime and where the state ranks nationally.1 month ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘A nice little life’: Jake and Spike map out apocalypse plans after study reveals country most likely to survive
Discover Jake and Spike's survival plans after a study ranks Australia as the best place to survive a global catastrophe.1 month ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Ineptitude does not mean it’s malfeasance’: Gee and Ursula say Seattle mayor recall effort was never going to work
The effort to recall Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson hit a wall this week, but the couple behind it said they're not done.1 month ago
John Curley Show
‘Dead and dying timber’: WA Policy Center says roadless areas are fueling WA’s worst fires
Washington Policy Center's Todd Myers warns that payroll taxes will continue rising, impacting your paycheck significantly.1 month ago
John Curley Show
‘He’s not coming here’: Curley explains why famous gas station Buc-ee’s is probably never coming to WA
KIRO Newsradio's John Curley has a message for anyone in Washington state hoping to one day pull into a Buc-ee's off the interstate: don't hold your breath.1 month ago
Manda Factor
‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ cast reveals how Victorian-era magic powers Broadway’s biggest play in Seattle
The six-time Tony Award-winning play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" has conjured its way to the Pacific Northwest, opening a three-week engagement at Seattle's Paramount Theatre through Sept. 12.1 month ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Is this union acting in the best interest of students?’: Jake raises alarm over Seattle teachers union president’s alleged abuse
As Seattle teachers weigh whether to strike, KIRO host Jake Skorheim said he can't stop thinking about the person leading the negotiations.1 month ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘It’s SHAME’: Spike rearranges Great Lakes acronym to sum up Trump’s renaming of Lake Ontario
President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as "Lake America."1 month ago
John Curley Show
‘I don’t trust him’: Curley pushes back after Bill Gates calls for AI job protections
Curley responds to Gates' call for AI job protections amid fears of job loss and turbulent times in history.1 month ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Society has failed them’: Gee and Ursula say Alderwood Mall guilty plea exposes how easy it is for kids to get guns
The teen who killed 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson with a stray bullet at Alderwood Mall in 2024 pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.1 month ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘They’re selling smaller bags of dope’: Spike warns Meta’s two-hour cap still feeds kids the same product
Spike highlights how Meta's settlements may still endanger kids on social media despite the two-hour cap on content.1 month ago
John Curley Show
‘Grow a pair of sideburns’: Curley challenges Ferguson on $790M school tax credit as Seattle teachers threaten to strike
John Curley thinks Seattle's teachers' union is more interested in protecting its power than protecting kids, with teachers likely to vote on a strike.1 month ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Sometimes it’s just bad design’: Gee backs Wilson’s push to ban right turns on red, says real problem is infrastructure
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is directing the city's lobbyists to ask state lawmakers for the authority to ban right turns on red at any intersection.1 month ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘It’s the culture of the department itself’: Spike says SPD’s staffing crisis goes deeper than any one chief
The Seattle Police Department has lost 69 officers this year, and currently has just 929 officers available to answer 911 calls.1 month ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘The person needs to be here’: Gee says next police chief should come from within SPD as Wilson launches national search
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson officially launched a national search for the city's next permanent police chief.1 month ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘A force of nature’: Jake and Spike pay tribute to Dolly Parton
Jake and Spike honor Dolly Parton's impact on music and culture following her death, reflecting on her remarkable life and achievements.1 month ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Chaos and confusion is the goal’: Gee says Trump’s mail-in voting push is designed to undermine trust in elections
The U.S. Supreme Court lifted one of two injunctions blocking President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting Monday.1 month ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘You don’t have to be the best’: Gee defends Dick’s Drive-In in Seattle’s greatest burger debate
Explore the debate on Dick's Drive-In's ranking among other Seattle burger joints, and why the city classic remains a fan favorite.1 month ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Seattle is a destination’: Gee celebrates city’s record 3.7M downtown visitors in July
July marked a record for Seattle with 3.7 million downtown visitors, showcasing a strong tourism recovery.1 month ago