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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 Latest Talks Between Russia and Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 20:26


    Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" // Jill Schlesinger on tariff turmoil // Jeff McCausland on the latest peace talks between Russia and Urkaine // Gee Scott on the high cost of childcare in Seattle

    The Back and Forth Tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 37:15


    Leland Vittert comments on the big news from the week // Katrina Guischard with a parenting feature: dealing with mental health as a mom // Alexander Bolton on the tariff back and forth // The Rick Rizzs Show: Mariners looking to bounce back after a couple of rough series // Gee Scott on the amount of time that Seattle students spend on their phones during the school day // Herb Weisbaum on door-to-door scams and how to protect yourself // Paul Holden with a weekend roundup

    The President's Clemency Grants

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 32:22


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: AI is being used for security cameras on a road project in Bothell/ Woodinville // Luke Duecy with Tech Talk: A look at how the physical treatment center Pushing Boundaries is using innovative technology to help patients recover // Rebecca Grant on the roofers who scammed her father out of over $400,000 // Joshua Rofe on his new docuseries "The Mortician" // Scott MacFarlane on President Trump's clemency grants // Gee Scott on the begin of Seahawks OTAs

    The Latest SpaceX Rocket Launch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 33:05


    Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" a weekly check on crime in the county // Rob McKenna on the legal battle between Harvard University and the Trump administration // Bill Harwood on the latest SpaceX rocket launch // Robert Sherman on President Trump's displeasure with Russia's Vladimir Putin // Alexander Tin on RFK Jr. removing COVID vaccines from the CDC immunization list // Gee Scott on Turkish Airlines new policy charging passengers for standing up during flights

    The President's Diminishing Relationship with Putin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 29:23


    David Fahrenthold on President Trump's diminishing relationship with Russia's Vladimir Putin // Brian Evans from Madrona Financial with a personal finance tip // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: the Carbon River Fairfax Bridge in Mount Rainier National Park will be closed for the next 6 years // Representative Andrew Barkis on House Bill 1096 and finding a solution to the state's housing crisis // Gee Scott on United Airlines new domestic flight rules

    The Potential Cover-up of Biden's Health

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 45:17


    Leland Vittert on a potential cover-up of Biden's declining health // Katrina feature on gentle parenting // NewsNation's Robert Sherman on Trump revoking Harvard's ability to enroll exchange students // The Rick Rizzs Show! // Gee Scott on firing of Microsoft engineer // Consumerman Herb Weisbaum on using AI to book travel plans // Heather Bosch on how blue crabs are threatening the oyster population // Paul Holden's Weekend Events Feature

    The Republican-Led Spending Bill

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 37:05


    I-5 Commuters on drivers not knowing how to zipper merge // Ian Sherr on Microsoft's new breakthrough AI weather forecasting technology // Libbey Dean on the new Republican led spending bill // Luke Duecy with Tech Talk: Goodwill is beginning to use AI to innovate their sales and training // Scott MacFarlane on the fatal shooting of two people outside the Jewish embassy // Kevin Brasler on items that you don't need to spend money on // Gee Scott on Shawn Kemp's assault trial

    The "Golden Dome" Defense System

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 34:34


    Chas Henry with his harrowing tale of the Fuji Fire // Joe Mantegna on his acting career and the National Memorial Day Concert this year // Rob McKenna on religious rights under examination in the US Supreme Court // Jeff McCausland on the "Golden Dome" Defense System from the Trump Administration // Gee Scott on the rapidly rising rent costs in Seattle

    The ALICE Program With United Ways

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 34:41


    Jim Cooper on the ALICE program with United Ways of the Pacific Northwest // Brian Evans from Madrona Financial with a personal finance tip // David Fahrenthold on the Middle East tour of President Trump // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Update on the lane closures on I-5 South near Tukwila // Dave Cawley on his new KSL podcast, "Uinta Triangle" // Gee Scott on the release of the Seahawks preseason schedule

    'After years of shootings': New law takes aim at Seattle clubs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 2:51


    According to a post on the SPD Blotter, just after 1 a.m., officers near First Avenue and South Washington Street heard a disturbance. They found four adults with gunshot wounds.

    The Cancer Diagnosis for Former President Biden

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 33:20


    Attorney Gary Ernsdorff with "Crime and Punishment" — a look at the latest crime stories in King County // Libbey Dean on the cancer diagnosis for former President Joe Biden // Jill Schlesinger on college grads preparing financially and the economic response to Moody's downgrade // Nikole Killion on the passing of the "Big Beautiful Bill" through Congress // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Preparing for a big closure on I-5 South this week // Gee Scott on the big Mariners sweep in San Diego

    The President's Trip Around the Middle East

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 37:27


    Nathan Vaas on what he has learned about Seattle in nearly 20 years as a bus driver // Chris Daniels on the potential return of the Seattle Sonics // Leland Vittert on President Trump's trip around the Middle East // The Rick Rizzs Show: Mariners looking to bounce back after a rough homestand // Gee Scott on Seattle's diverse food scene // Paul Holden with a roundup of all the best events happening around the Sound this weekend

    The ICE Detainees Wreaking Havoc

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 32:30


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Answering why a dozen construction workers were standing around a jobsite, doing no work // Herb Weisbaum on how to get all the perks from your credit card company // Xavier Walton on detainees at an ICE detention center wreaking havoc // Luke Duecy with Tech Time: How law enforcement is using genetic technology to catch criminals, and ethical concerns that surround it // Jeff McCausland on discussions between Ukraine and Russia // Gee Scott on the Seahawks 2025 schedule

    'You killed your mama': Gee slams Menendez parole bid

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 5:18


    In 1989, Lyle and Erik Menendez murdered their parents, Jose and Kitty, in Beverly Hills. After being convicted, the brothers argued the killings were in self-defense due to years of abuse and were recently resentenced to 50 years to life, making them eligible for parole.

    The Deal Between Qatar Airlines and Boeing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 26:29


    Carter Evans on the re-sentencing of Erik and Lyle Menendez // Rob McKenna on the Supreme Court hearing tomorrow regarding birthright citizenship // Alex Gangitano on the deal between Qatar Airlines and Boeing // Luke Duecy on the physical therapy center Pushing Boundaries remaining open thanks to donations // Ashleigh Fields on the meeting in front of the House subcommittee regarding the FAA // Gee Scott on the re-sentencing of Erik and Lyle Menendez

    The Final Living Hostage from Hamas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 27:49


    David Fahrenthold on the deal between the US and China, and President Trump's ventures in the Middle East // Brian Evan from Madrona Financial Services with advice for your 401K // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: SR18 will be closed for a week at I-90 // Linda Gradstein on the return of the final living American hostage from Hamas // Gee Scott on cracking down on speeding drivers

    The Pause in Tariffs on China

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 29:41


    Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — a look at the latest crime stories in King County // Jill Schlesinger on the economic impact to the pause in US tariffs on China // Joe Khalil on the economic impact of the pause in US tariffs on China // Jeff McCausland on the order to eliminate DEI related books in military libraries // Gee Scott on his son's participation in rookie minicamp for the New England Patriots  

    The New American Pope

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 32:23


    Leland Vittert on the big news of the week // Seth Doane in the Vatican on the new American Pope // The Rick Rizzs Show: The team stays hot as heck heading into a big homestand // Herb Weisbaum on American's lack of confidence in the economy // Paul Holden with a weekend roundup

    The Violence Between India and Pakistan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 40:34


    Social Media Content Creators "I-5 Commuters" on what they notice about Washington state drivers // Jeff McCausland on the violence erupting between India and Pakistan // Retired Lt. General Richard Newton on US troops at the Mexico border // Cheryl Holsonbake on her son's disappearance and the docuseries highlighting her story, "The Bakersfield 3: A Tale of Murder and Motherhood" // Representative Suzan DelBene on Trump tariffs and cuts coming to Medicaid // Gee Scott on Bill Gates giving away the majority of his wealth  

    The Papel Conclave in the Vatican

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 31:57


    Barry Manilow on his career and his final performance in Seattle // Rob McKenna on the latest update with Kilmar Arbrego Garcia // Sabina Castelfranco on the Papel Conclave in the Vatican // Olivia Rinaldi on the meeting between President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney // Gee Scott on the national media's low rankings for the Seahawks

    The Education Department and Defaulted Loans

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 20:06


    David Fahrenthold on President Trump's first 100 days in office // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Construction underway on the new Amtrak maintenance building in SoDo // Ashleigh Fields on the Education Department coming after borrowers for defaulted loans // Gee Scott with a HOT take on Real ID beginning this week

    The President's Comments on Meet the Press

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 34:21


    "Crime and Punishment" with Casey McNerthney from the King County Prosecutor's Office // Peter Van Zant on his new podcast "Trained to Kill: The Dog Trainer, TheHeiress, & The Bodyguard" // Ed O'Keefe on President Trump's comments on NBC's Meet the Press // Ian Sherr on the farewell of Skype // Jill Schlesinger on the upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting // Gee Scott on Real ID beginning this week

    The Mike Waltz Shakeup

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 42:02


    Senator Marko Liias on new Washington budget // Mariners' Rick Rizzs // Luke Ducey: Saturday is National Naked Gardening Day // CBS Military Analyst Jeff McCausland: Mike Waltz shakeup // Gee Scott: Charlie forces Gee to review noisemakers // ConsumerMan Herb Weisbaum on student loan payments // Weekend Events Feature with Paul Holden

    The Trade Deal With Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 37:43


    Chris Sullivan Chokepoint: Sea-Tac construction // KIRO NewsRadio Meteorologist Ted Buehner on warm Thursday // CBS's Jeff McCausland: Trade deal with Ukraine // CBS's Jeff Gilbert on auto tariffs and General Motors // Luke Ducey: Tech Talk with a focus on 23andMe // Gee Scott: Mariners and their winning record

    The "Secret Trade Deal"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 32:29


    NewsNation's Tom Dempsey on "secret trade deal" // Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon on Washington's new House budget // CBS Correspondent Carter Evans on tariff effect on U.S. ports // Rep. Chris Corry on Washington's new House budget // Gee Scott: Mariners and Jorge Polanco

    The First 100 Days for Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 21:15


    Trooper John Dattilo on Tacoma semi fire crash fatality // Chris Sullivan Chokepoint: SR 529 in Everett and Marysville // CBS’s Weijia Jiang on Trump's 100 Days // Gee Scott: Solo commuting rates increasing, causing more traffic

    The Trade War's Effect on Seattle Ports

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 38:15


    Casey McNerthney: Crime and Punishment – Weekend Sentencing // Jill Schlesinger on Social Security // CBS’ Anna Schecter on Vancouver car attack // CBS’ Olivia Renaldi on Trump’s trade war with China and its effect on Seattle ports // Legislative update with Matt Markovich // Gee Scott on why the Seahawks "killed" the NFL Draft

    The Abstinence Based Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 31:02


    Art Dahlen from Battlefield Addiction on abstinence based recovery // Leland Vittert on the biggest national stories of the week // Gee Scott on the Seahawks first pick in the NFL Draft // Heather Bosch on the current status of UW student visas // Paul Holden with a roundup of everything happening around the Sound this weekend

    The Attack on Consumer Protection Agencies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 31:35


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Washington state has a big littering problem // Jeff McCausland on the current state of conflict in Ukraine and Russia // Herb Weisbaum on the Trump Administration's attack on consumer protection agencies // Matt Markovich with a legislative update // Gee Scott on the NFL Draft tonight

    Harvard fights Trump grant freeze

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 7:04


    Harvard University has announced it's suing to stop a federal freeze on over $2.2 billion in grants, imposed after the school refused to comply with the Trump administration's demands to curb campus activism.

    The Harvard Lawsuit Against Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 37:08


    Rob McKenna on Harvard's lawsuit against the Trump administration over a freeze in federal funding // Representative Mari Leavitt on the BEAM act cracking down on repeat dangerous speeding drivers // WA GOP Chairman Jim Walsh on his disagreement with Democratic led tax proposals and his support of Trump tariffs // Matt Markovich with a legislative update // Gee Scott on the complication of open relationships

    The Battle Between Trump and Powell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 34:49


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Ballard Bridge will be closed several weekends for construction // Brandon Macz from Seattle Humane on the need for more pet food and resources // David Fahrenthold on the controversy surrounding Pete Hegseth and the battle between President Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell // Xavier Walton on the latest with the attempts to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia // Matt Markovich with a legislative update // Gee Scott on his renewed love for movie theaters thanks to the film, "Sinners"

    The Death of Pope Francis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 24:40


    Rich Lamb in Rome on the death of Pope Francis // Casey McNerthney from the King County Prosecutor's Office with "Crime and Punishment" // Jill Schlesinger on the dangers of attempting to predict the market // Ashleigh Fields on the SCOTUS decision to block deportation of Venezuelans detained in Texas // Angela Poe Russell on the record number of homeless encampments cleared in Seattle this year  

    The Tax Controversies in Olympia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 47:48


    Randy Pepple on balancing the state budget and Democratic tax proposals // Weijia Jiang on President Trump's beef with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell // Leland Vittert on RFK Jr's comments about youth autism rates // The Rick Rizzs Show: Cal Raleigh on a historic hot streak, Mariners win the last 3 series // Gee Scott on his excitement over a new sandwich restaurant coming to Seattle // Luke Duecy on a man in Burien behind bars for sex crimes with a minor // Matt Markovich with a legislative update // Luke Duecy on a shooting in South Seattle // Herb Weisbaum on avoiding overdraft fees and late payment fees // Paul Holden with a weekend roundup

    The Newsom Lawsuit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 47:51


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: New Checkpoint coming to SeaTac // Alexander Tin on the potential end food safety testing for the FDA // Darren Caves from Union Gospel Mission on what they are doing to help people who are unsheltered // Rob McKenna on California's lawsuit against the Trump Administration // Luke Duecy on Tacoma Police searching for a man who threated a State Trooper outside of his house // Heather Bosch on the impact of tariffs on goods in Washington State // Matt Markovich with a legislative update // Luke Duecy on hacked crosswalks across Seattle with Jeff Bezos voice // Gee Scott on torpedo bats and the Mariners' success with them

    The New Hookah Lounge Regulations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 45:54


    Rob McKenna on the GOP's turn on judges injunctions-LIVE // Nate Connors on the implementation of speed cameras in certain work zones // Colby Hall on the feud between the Trump administration and Harvard University-LIVE // Scott MacFarlane on why President Trump is not helping return a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador-LIVE // Luke Duecy on tariff impact being felt in Seattle and Tacoma-LIVE // Heather Bosch on FEMA's denial of the state's request for disaster relief after November's Bomb Cyclone-LIVE // Matt Markovich with a legislative update-LIVE // Luke Duecy on Seattle City Council's after hours ordinance-LIVE // Gee Scott on new regulations on hookah lounges and other after-hours establishments in Seattle

    The Chinese Response to Trump's Tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 35:40


    David Fahrenthold on China's response to Trump tariffs // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: The fish passage on SR-8 will cause headaches for drivers heading out to the coast // Tom Dempsey on how tax season is impacted by cuts to the IRS // Jeff McCausland on US troops being sent down to the Mexico border // Matt Markovich with a legislative update // Gee Scott on an 8pm sunset beginning tonight

    The Anti-Trust Lawsuit Against Meta

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 27:20


    Jill Schlesinger on tariff turmoil and the failing bond market // Ian Sherr on the anti-trust lawsuit against Meta // Casey McNerthney from the King County Prosecutor's Office with "Crime and Punishment" // Kellie Meyer on confusion surround Trump tariffs // Gee Scott on the Mariners picking up a big series sweep

    The Ongoing Tariff Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 38:37


    Leland VIttert with the news of the day and his new book about growing up with autism // Dima Voytovych on running an ultra-marathon to raise money for relief efforts in Ukraine // Libbey Dean on the global impact of the Trump tariffs // The Rick Rizzs Show: Rick breaks down the big Mariners comeback on Wednesday and a weekend series against the Texas Rangers // Herb Weisbaum on the pervasive Good to Go scam texts being sent to Washington drivers // Gee Scott on the investigation into Seattle City Light workplace // Paul Holden with a weekend roundup

    The Global Impact of Tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 37:35


    Acting King County Executive Shannon Braddock on her interim term // Sully roasts Charlie, Manda, and Producer David for leaving the Mariners game early // Kellie Meyer on the global impact of the Trump tariffs // Matt Markovich with a Legislative Update // Attorney General Nick Brown on his lawsuit against President Trump and his plans for office // Acting King County Executive Shannon Braddock on her interim term // Gee Scott on Charlie, Manda, and Producer David leaving the Mariners game early

    The Supreme Court's Deportation Decision

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 35:14


    Rob McKenna explains the Supreme Court's decision to allow the Trump administration to continue mass deportations // Linda Gradstein on the return of violence in Gaza // Kellie Meyer on the global impact of the Trump tariffs // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Speed cameras are being tested on Washington highways // Matt Markovich with a Legislative Update // Gee Scott on the proposed tax on dating apps in Washington

    The "Make America Healthy Again" Tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 35:39


    David Fahrenthold on Trump tariffs // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Construction begins again on SR 167 // Casey McNerthney from the King County Prosecutor's Office on filing charges against two prolific graffiti vandals // Xavier Walton on RFK Jr's "Make America Healthy Again" tour // Matt Markovich with a Legislative Update // Gee Scott on new potential regulations for hookah lounges in Seattle

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