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The news through Ross-colored glasses. Dave Ross breaks down the day’s most important stories weekdays 6 to 9am on KIRO Radio 97.3 FM. Smart, savvy, and sometimes a little sassy, nobody looks at the news quite like Dave.

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    The Rising Price of Gas and Diesel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 42:41


    Chris Sullivan with a BONUS Chokepoint: A sneak preview of the Light Rail 2 line across the lake // Patrick De Haan on the rising price of gas and diesel // Taurean Small on the potential end to the partial government shutdown // Charlie Commentary on why the state continues to struggle with combating homelessness // Herb Weisbaum on how consumer issues have changed during his 45 year career // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

    The Meta and YouTube Lawsuit in California

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 40:14


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: an update on the work underway on the Vantage Bridge // Manda Factor on a unique vowel renewal that took place in Peoria // Ian Sherr on the Meta and YouTube lawsuit in California // Charlie Commentary on massive grants being given out without oversight by the King County Department of Community and Human Services // The Rick Rizzs Show: Preparing for Opening Day at T-Mobile Park // Gee Scott on Mariners Opening Day

    The Counting of Mail-in Ballots After Election Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 43:10


    Scott Sistek with an extended weather forecast for the Spring // Aaron Granillo on the new sophisticated robotic pitching machine being used by the Mariners // Rob McKenna on the Supreme Court considering a case that would end the counting of mail-in ballots after election day // Charlie Commentary on all of the taxpayer money poured into Sound Transit's light rail projects // Robert Sherman in Tel Aviv on the war in Iran // Gee Scott on the next steps in the return of the Sonics

    The War in Iran and Airport Safety

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 37:03


    Chris Sullivan's Chokepoint -- The Washington State Transportation Commission is expected to approve new toll setting rules today // Leland Vittert - Host of "On Balance" on Newsnation weeknights—war in Iran and airport safety // Charlie Commentary on repeat offenders // CBS Military analyst, Jeff McCausland on the war in iran // Gee Scott on the explosion of "prediction markets"

    The Impact of Oil on the Stock Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 39:10


    Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — a weekly crime report // Patrick De Haan on high gas prices around the state // Jill Schlesinger on the impact of oil on the stock market and the latest Federal Reserve meeting // Charlie Commentary on issues with prosecuting offenders along Aurora Ave // Gee Scott on a new, historic contract for JSN and doing white people stuff

    The Ending of CBS Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 39:33


    Patrick De Haan from Gas Buddy on the dramatic rise in gas prices // Paul Holden with a weekend planner // Jeff McCausland with an update on the war in Iran // Charlie Commentary on the arrival of Spring // Gee Scott with a new segment: Gee does things that white people do // Herb Weisbaum on the ending of CBS Radio and buying a new car

    The Threat of Cyberattacks From Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 39:51


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: the I-5 overpass in DuPont is going to finally get done // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: a deep look at the threat of cyberattacks from Iran // Todd Gershwin on the Peanuts 75th Anniversary: A Vince Guaraldi Symphonic Concert at Benaroya Hall // Charlie Commentary on the money poured into an odious road project in Seattle // Mike McClanahan with a wrap up of the 2026 legislative session // Gee Scott on early blooms from the state's cherry blossoms and tulips

    The Resignation of Joe Kent

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 34:17


    Scott Sistek on the atmospheric river and what to expect from Springtime in the northwest // Rob McKenna on the SAVE America Act // Charlie Commentary on the state's lack of committing to long sentences for violent criminals // Nancy Cordes on the war in Iran and the Trump administration's response to the resignation of Joe Kent // Gee Scott on the Seahawks opening game scheduled for a Wednesday

    The Gas Prices in the State

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 34:29


    Patrick De Haan from Gas Buddy on gas prices in the state // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: A reminder to not cut WSF lines // Leland Vittert on the war in Iran and the resignation of Joe Kent // Charlie Commentary on our state's problem with defining the word, "homelessness" // David Fahrenthold on the war in Iran and voting on the "SAVE Act" // Gee Scott on businesses leaving the state

    The Attempt to Control the Stait of Hormuz

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 37:20


    Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — a weekly crime report // Jeff McCausland on the US attempt to control the Strait of Hormuz // Jill Schlesinger on avoiding tax scams and the impact of oil on the stock market // Charlie Commentary on Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's first two months of office // Nikole Killion on the DHS shutdown and the impact on the TSA // Gee Scott on a new step in the return of the Seattle SuperSonics

    The Millionaire's Tax Impacting Seattle Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 35:30


    Jeff McCausland on the latest with the war in Iran // The Rick Rizzs Show: Previewing the 2026 season for the Mariners, and storylines in the World Baseball Classic // Gee Scott on how the millionaires tax impacts Seattle Sports // Herb Weisbaum on the dangers of water bead toys // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

    The Latest With the War in Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 41:55


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Looking at the "crud" sickness that has been making its way around the newsroom // Scott MacFarlane on the fight to keep the Kennedy Center and his departure from CBS News // Connell McShane in Dubai on the latest with the war in Iran // Charlie Commentary on a lack of proper treatment for criminals with mental illness // Paul Queary with the latest from Olympia // Gee Scott on storylines surrounding the World Baseball Classic

    The Millionaire's Tax Approval

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 44:49


    Scott Sistek on the crazy weather hitting the region // Jeff McCausland on the War in Iran // Rob Mckenna on the millionaire tax // Charlie Commentary on HB 2266 // Jerry Cornfield with the latest from Olympia // Gee Scott on Team USA's manager making a big mistake

    The US Ahead of Midterms

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 33:50


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: An update on the closure along I-405 in Bothell // David Fahrenthold on the war in Iran and the US ahead of midterms // Leland Vitter on the war in Iran and the US ahead of midterms // Charlie Commentary on proposed legislation that would hit the initiative process // Gee Scott on NFL free agency

    The Appointing of a New Leader in Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 37:39


    Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — a weekly crime report // Jeff McCausland on the appointing of a new leader in Iran and continued US strikes in the Middle East // Jill Schlesinger on a tumultuous market and rising oil prices // Charlie Commentary on constant spending in Olympia // Taurean Small on a Republican retreat in Miami this week // Gee Scott on NFL free agency

    The Firing of Kristi Noem

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 47:47


    Paul Holden on how to have the perfect experience at the Emerald City Comic Con // Scott MacFarlane on lawsuits against the Trump administration over tariffs and the latest drop in the Epstein Files // Joe Khalil on the firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem // Frank Lenzi Guest Commentary on grappling with family loss during wartime // Gee Scott on daylight saving time // Herb Weisbaum on how to protect yourself from fraud // Paul Holden with a weekend planner, and how to get the most bang for your buck at Emerald City Comic Con

    The War Beteen the US, Israel, and Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 45:01


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Closure on I-405 in Bothell is about to cause massive delays // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: Looking at the cyber war underway between the US and Iran // Linda Gradstein on war between US, Israel, and Iran // Charlie Commentary on Olympia's failure to address child welfare in this legislative session // Shauna Sowersby with a Legislative update // Paul Queary with a Legislative update // Gee Scott on Seattle as a livable city

    The Millionaires' Tax

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 45:55


    Andrew Villeneuve from the Northwest Progressive Institute on support for the Millionaires' Tax // Scott Sistek on the end of our warm winter, and what to expect from the springtime // Rob McKenna on the legality of US attacks on Iran // Charlie Commentary on gas prices in Washington and the CCA // Jerry Cornfield with a Legislative update // Gee Scott on the Seahawks likely losing Kenneth Walker III

    The War in Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 44:33


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Speed cameras in work zones are expanding // David Fahrenthold on war in Iran // Leland Vittert on war in Iran // Charlie Commentary on the consequences of more taxes on small businesses // Jake Goldstein-Street with a Legislative update // Gee Scott on why "Boomers" are going broke

    The US Waging War in the Middle East

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 40:55


    Retired Lt. General Richard Newton on US waging war against Iran // Dale Gavlak on how the Middle East is reacting to war in Iran // Jill Schlesinger on how oil prices and the stock market are impacted by airstrikes in Iran // Charlie Commentary on Washington's spending addiction // Jeff McCausland on US waging war against Iran // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — a weekly report from the King County Prosecutor's Office

    The Congressional Depositions on the Clintons

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 47:44


    Taurean Small on the congressional depositions on both Hillary and Bill Clinton // Steve Wiebe — the "King of Kong" on his legacy as a video game professional // Charlie Commentary on Bellevue's improving property crime rates // Gee Scott on airline etiquette // Jeff McCausland on nuclear negotiations between the US and Iran // Remembering the Nisqually quake, 25 years ago yesterday // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

    The Use of Ketamine as Treatment for Fentanyl

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 40:53


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: the largest transfer station in Snohomish will be closed for a month // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: Looking at the rise of novelty betting // Dr. Lucinda Grande on the use of ketamine as a treatment for fentanyl withdrawal // Charlie Commentary on how the new tax system is likely to drive businesses out of the state // Paul Queary with a legislative update // Gee Scott on whether the Seahawks will go to the White House

    The State of the Union Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 43:17


    Hannah Brandt on the President's State of the Union address // Jeff McCausland on the latest nuclear tension between the US and Iran // Rob McKenna on debates over election security and opposition to the proposed state's income tax // Charlie Commentary on divisiveness created by the President's State of the Union address // Jerry Cornfield with a legislative update // Gee Scott on the State of the Union

    The Upcoming State of the Union Address

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 44:10


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Looking at the state supplementary transportation budget // David Fahrenthold previews the State of the Union, and weighs in on Iran and Mexico // Leland Vittert preview the State of the Union, and weighs in on Iran and Mexico // Charlie Commentary on the true meaning behind the "Millionaire's Tax" // Jake Goldstein-Street with a legislative update // Gee Scott on the NFL Combine

    The Chaos and Violence in Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 33:35


    Casey McNertney from the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office on wire theft // Karen Hua on the chaos and violence in Mexico // Jill Schlesinger on a whiplash tariffs and their effect on the economy // Charlie Commentary on his trip to Mexico and the chaos that has ensued there // Ashleigh Fields on the armed man shot and killed on the premises of Mar-A-Lago // Gee Scott on the violence in Mexico

    The Threat to Iran From Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 38:52


    Natalie Brand on President Trump's threat to Iran // Rick Rizzs on the beginning of Mariners Spring Training // Ursula Reutin on how USA figure skater Alysa Liu has changed the game with her infectious spirit // ConsumerMan Herb Weisbaum on keeping your clothes clean // Mike McClanahan with a legislative update // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

    The Arrest of Former Prince Andrew

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 32:06


    Scott MacFarlane on former Prince Andrew's arrest and a DOJ investigation into schooling in Michigan // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: WSF fleet is in need of more boats, and some lawmakers have a novel idea for how to add more boats // Ian Sherr on the Meta lawsuit in Los Angeles // Shauna Sowersby with a legislative update // Paul Queary with a legislative update

    The Nuclear Negotiations Between the US and Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 38:06


    Joe Khalil on a heated Senate race in Texas, and how it could impact voting in the rest of the country // Eleanor Watson on nuclear negotiations between the US and Iran in Geneva // Rob McKenna on the potential SCOTUS decision over President Trump's authority to enact sweeping tariffs // Scott Sistek with an extended forecast throughout the rest of February and the potential of snow this week // Dr. Lisa Patel on the health impact of climate change // Gee Scott on the social media addiction trial underway in LA today

    The DHS Shutdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 25:59


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Construction will shut down parts of I-405 at 522 // David Fahrenthold on the DHS shutdown and the latest Epstein Files // Leland Vittert on the DHS shutdown and the latest Epstein Files // Gee Scott on the Starbucks CEO's salary compared to Starbucks employees

    Tom Dempsey on an impending partial government shutdown due to funding for DHS

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 47:29


    Tom Dempsey on an impending partial government shutdown due to funding for DHS-LIVE // Chris Sullivan with a mini-Chokepoint: What its like turning on a street light-LIVE // Natalie Brand on a shift in the EPA's definition of climate change-LIVE //  Charlie Commentary on what to look out for with the Keeping Families Together Act in the Legislature-LIVE // Gee Scott with some tips for a successful Valentine's Day-LIVE // Herb Weisbaum on how to protect yourself against data breaches-LIVE // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

    The Congressional Grilling of Pam Bondi

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 43:57


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Construction will shut down 145th Street at I-5 // Joe Khalil on the congressional grilling of US Attorney General Pam Bondi // Alan Mingo Jr. on "The Wiz" running at The Paramount Theatre // Charlie Commentary on the passing of actor James Van Der Beek, and the final public message we heard from him // Rick Rizzs Previews Mariners Spring Training 2026 // Gee Scott on the Super Bowl Parade

    The Seahawks Super Bowl Parade

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 47:00


    Scott Sistek with an extended forecast through the rest of February // Jennifer Coffindaffer on the search for Nancy Guthrie // Rob McKenna on state legislators defining what an "election" // Charlie Commentary on how special of a moment the Seahawks Super Bowl Parade is // Scott MacFarlane on the questions surrounding an election office in Fulton County // Jerry Cornfield on the legislative session // Gee Scott on the Super Bowl Parade

    The Ghislaine Maxwell Testimony

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 29:43


    Chris Sullivan Chokepoint: City of Fairfax, V.S. Gov. Ferguson // NYT David Farenthold on Ghislaine Maxwell testimony // Charlie Commentary on the Price of Food in Washington // Jake Goldstein-Street at the Washington State Standard on WA Legislature // Gee Scott on the Seahawks Super Bowl Hype & Parade

    The Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 27:31


    Highlights from the SEAHAWKS SUPER BOWL VICTORY // Casey McNertney from the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office on SB ticket prices // Jill Schlesinger on a rollercoaster stock market in 2026 // Charlie Commentary on what we can all learn from the Seahawks SB 60 victory // Gee Scott on the afterglow of the Seahawks Super Bowl 60 victory

    The Upcoming Big Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 28:12


    Mike McClanahan on decreasing case loads for public defenders in Washington // Charlie Commentary on finding unity through Seattle sports // Controversy surrounding the announcement of Jaxon Smith-Njigba as Offensive Player of the Year in the NFL // Herb Weisbaum on how to get yourself out of debt // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

    The State Income Tax Proposal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 48:59


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Legislation surrounding motorcycles driving on the shoulder is being discussed in Olympia // Natalie Brand on the Trump administration's latest immigration moves // Mike King and Aaron Mason on their new true crime series, "Gardens of Evil: Inside the Zion Society Cult" // Charlie Commentary on a bill that would prohibit encampment sweeps in the state // Shauna Sowersby on the income tax proposal in the state legislature // Paul Queary with a legislative update // Gee Scott on Radio Row

    The Search for Nancy Guthrie

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 49:41


    Nancy Cordes on the end of the government shutdown and President Trump's demand for states to "nationalize" elections // Scott Sistek on February weather // Former FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer on the search for Nancy Guthrie // Rob McKenna on Washington's Supreme Court vacancies and potential income tax legal pushback // Charlie Commentary on income tax proposal // Jerry Cornfield with a legislative update // Gee Scott on Radio Row

    The Latest Epstein Files Released

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 33:22


    David Fahrenthold on the latest documents released in the Epstein Files // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Legislation surrounding commercial drivers license being discussed in Olympia // Charlie Commentary on issues with legislation surrounding juvenile criminal cases // Jake Goldstein-Street with a legislative update // Gee Scott live from radio row at the Super Bowl!

    The Next Choice for Federal Reserve Chair

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 29:12


    Gary Ernsdorff on the uptick of copper wire theft in King County — Crime and Punishment // Libbey Dean on the government shutdown // Jill Schlesinger on President Trump's next choice for Federal Reserve Chair // Charlie Commentary on why the Washington Supreme Court has veered steadily to the left // Senator Curtis King on expired car tabs and the state's transportation budget

    The Government Funding Bill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 39:06


    Michael Wallace on the government funding bill and Trump's pick for the next Federal Reserve Chair // Republican Representative Dan Griffey on several bills being discussed in Olympia // Charlie Commentary on the cost of expired car tabs // Gee Scott on why the Seahawks should have run the ball // Herb Weisbaum on the easiest and cheapest way to file your taxes in 2026 // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

    The Movements Towards Military Action in Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 42:29


    Jeff McCausland with the latest on US movements towards military action in Iran // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: New NFL tech helped ensure the Seahawks' ticket to the Super Bowl // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Why the Fairfax Bridge near Mount Rainier is going to have to wait a long time for repairs // Charlie Commentary on legislation to reduce penalties for child predators caught using police sting operations // Shauna Sowersby with a legislative update // Paul Queary with a legislative update // Gee Scott on Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak getting interviews for head coaching jobs

    The Tensions Between Trump and Minnesota Lawmakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 45:16


    Scott Sistek with an extended forecast and an "Atmospheric Brook" // James Lynch on the push in Olympia for a 32 hour work week // Weijia Jiang on shifting tensions between the Trump administration and Minnesota lawmakers // Rob McKenna on the US Supreme Court's impending decision on the Trump administration's control over the Federal Reserve // Charlie Commentary on the working draft for an income tax in Washington // Jerry Cornfield with a legislative update // Gee Scott on Amazon layoffs

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