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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 Historic Meta Settlement

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 30:18


    ABC's SOO YOUN WITH A CLOSER LOOK AT THAT HISTORIC META SETTLEMENT // Charlie Harger Commentary on WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER PAYCHECKS // Katrina Guischard- Parenting Segment: Are we protecting our daughters—or preventing them from becoming resilient? // The Rick Rizzs Show: Mariners prepare for the final push as they remain in striking distance of the playoffs // Paul Holden with a Weekend Planner and a preview of PAX

    The Cocaine Use on College Campuses

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 33:51


    Chris Sullivan Chokepoint: "what is that towering rounded structure being built along I-5 at 145th in Shoreline // ABC's Jim Ryan on Labor Day travel challenges // ABC's Brad Garrett-HOW PREVALENT IS COCAINE USE ON OUR COLLEGE CAMPUSES? // Charlie Harger Commentary on SPD's dropping of recruitment tactics // James Lynch Cold Case Project // Paul Holden with a preview of PAX

    The Backlash of Flock Cameras Around the Country

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 37:06


    Rob McKenna on the Supreme Court decision to allow further construction on the White House Ballroom // Jim Ryan on the backlash to Flock cameras around the country // Sona Movsesian on parenting in the modern age // Charlie Harger Commentary on SPD's dropping of recruitment tactics // Scott Sistek with an extended forecast for September // Gee Scott on a tentative deal between SPS and teachers

    The Oil Deal Between the US and Venezuela

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 34:29


    Chris Sullivan with Chokepoints: Looking at the road rules surrounding oversized loads // Mike Dobuski with Tech Talk: Lawsuit against Anthropic, and a new CEO at Apple // David Fahrenthold on the oil deal between the US and Venezuela, and an update on the midterms // Charlie Harger Commentary on the release of a convicted murderer // Gee Scott on new data surrounding single living

    The Renewed US Strikes With Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 42:35


    Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment": A look at juvenile gun violence // Retired Lt. General Richard Newton on renewed US strikes in Iran // Charlie Harger Commentary on why homes in Seattle are so expensive // Scott Hamilton with secrets from decades at Boeing // Patrick De Haan on how gas prices are impacted by a new oil deal in Venezuela // Gee Scott on upcoming interview with former SPD Chief Shon Barnes

    The Spirit of Gonzaga University for a Father and Son

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 33:53


    Cast members from "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" on the play's success // Tim Hohl on a father who went above and beyond to bring the spirit of Gonzaga University to his son's life // Gee Scott on Seahawks Preseason Game 3 tonight // The Rick Rizzs Show: Mariners prepare for the final push as they remain in striking distance of the division lead // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

    The Threats of Iranian-Backed Gangs in the US

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 23:36


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Warning drivers about the state's "Slow Down, Move Over" law // Jim Ryan on the massive lawsuit settlement planned by Meta // Brad Garrett on threats of Iranian-backed gangs in the US and an FBI bust of a large Chinese cyber hack // Gee Scott on the Seahawks new ownership

    The Local College Wrestler Who Fights Wildfires

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 29:10


    Sony Salzman on new research into CTE and NFL football // Tim Hohl on a college women's wrestler who works as a wildland firefighter // Former State Attorney General Rob McKenna on mail in ballots // Meteorologist Scott Sistek on if the cooler weather is here to stay // Gee Scott on Lumen Field as the best stadium in the country

    The Growing Debate Around Data Centers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 33:10


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Slow vehicle turnout 101 - a lesson on how you should be driving on rural highways // Mike Dobuski with "Tech Tuesday": AI data centers are stirring a massive debate around the nation // Leland Vittert on trade war with Canada, economic attacks on Iran, and the midterms // David Fahrenthold on trade war with Canada, SCOTUS mail-in ballot decision, and midterms // Gee Scott on Seattle's massive tourism spike in July

    The US Trade War With Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 27:09


    Steve Roberts on latest in war between US and Iran // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" // Shannon Kingston on US trade war with Canada // Patrick De Haan on gas prices and the war in Iran and Ukraine // Gee Scott on Seahawks Preseason game 2

    The Decline in Drinking Amongst Americans

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 37:11


    ABC'S Jim Ryan-Americans are drinking less than they have in decades // From Seattle courts to the global stage, KIRO Newsradio’s Frank Lenzi sits down with a rising teenage tennis star before her next big match. // NEWSNATION'S MARCUS ESPINOZA-ERIC SWALWELL FBI RAID // Charlie Harger Commentary: My favorite lesson from 30 years on the air // The Rick Rizzs Show: Preparing for the Mariners 50 year celebration // Paul Holden—Weekend Planner // Gee Scott on the Seahawks sale

    The US Military Posture in Asia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 38:22


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Washington is adding another test and making driver's ed mandatory for thousands more people // James Lynch Cold Case Project // BRAD GARRETT, ABC NEWS CRIME & TERRORISM ANALYST // Charlie Harger Commentary: A judge can take away a teenager's freedom. But can Washington actually help him? // Gee Scott-A new study says Washington is one of the most social media-obsessed states in the country // NewsNation's Cory Smith-Trump says he'll meet with Kim Jong Un this year as the U.S. eases its military posture in Asia

    The Emergence of American Judges as Policymakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 30:42


    Could Seattle really be headed for a historic Super El Niño? Meteorologist Scott Sistek // Former Attorney General Rob McKenna on "Are judges becoming America's most important policymakers?" // Charlie Harger Commentary: The most astonishing thing about your life is that you've stopped being astonished by it // Newsnation's XAVIER WALTON-Minnesota is suing Texas to extradite an ICE agent accused in a shooting, warning he could go free within days // If cameras help solve crimes, should Seattle put up more of them? Gee Scott joins us to discuss

    The Lawsuits Against Meta and Trump Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 43:10


    MILITARY RECRUITMENT BOUNCES BACK – BUT NOT FOR THE REASONS YOU MIGHT THINK--JIM RYAN, ABC NEWS NATIONAL CORRESPONDENT // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Wire theft isn't just expensive, it's disrupting traffic systems and creating safety concerns statewide // TECH TUESDAY: META IN COURT AGAIN; TRUMP MEDIA LAWSUIT MIKE DOBUSKI, ABC NEWS TECHNOLOGY REPORTER // NewsNation's Leland Vittert--Voters across the political spectrum say the system isn't working for them. So why hasn't a third party broken through? // Charlie Harger Commentary: The most astonishing thing about your life is that you've stopped being astonished by it // Newsnation's Cory Smith - Iran strikes ship, doubles down on closing Strait of Hormuz // Gee Scott breaks down why more Americans are turning to installment loans for basics

    The Fight Over License Plate Readers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 30:11


    Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" // ABC's Cheri Preston--New research suggests a teen's bond with their dog may do more than provide companionship // Charlie Harger Commentary: How cracking down on shoplifting can create second chances and life-changing opportunities. // Ryan Bass, Newsnation-The fight over license plate readers is heating up // Gee Scott breaks down the biggest reasons Seahawks fans should feel good after Saturday's game

    The State's Delayed Corrections of Climate-Benefit Claims

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 39:19


    ABC's Jim Ryan on FLOCK UPDATE: COMPANY ANNOUNCES SWEEPING CHANGES // AXIOS Seattle Reporter, Melissa Santos on Washington delayed correcting inflated climate-benefit claims // Charlie Harger Commentary: A pastrami craving by two college students led to a police response and a new rule // Gee Scott on the Seahawks first preseason game // The Rick Rizzs Show: The Mariners 50 year celebration // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

    The Stepping Down of Press Secretary Leavitt

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 41:30


    Tom Dempsey on the stepping down of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Looking at the plans and budget for light rail to West Seattle // James Lynch with the "Cold Case Project": Looking at the mysterious death of a mother and daughter from 20 years ago // Charlie Harger Commentary on the communication breakdown surrounding last month's Bite of Seattle shooting // Brad Garrett on public pushback to "Flock" cameras // Andrew Villeneuve on the budgetary description of Initiative 645

    The Fight to Repeal the State Income Tax

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 38:56


    Jim Ryan on how parents are preparing for school // Meteorologist Scott Sistek on the forecast for August and continued wildfire dangers in the state // Rob McKenna on a fight over the description of I-645 to repeal the state income tax // Charlie Harger Commentary on Sound Transit's plan to instill gates at some light rail stations // Longtime Tattoo Shop Owner April Cornell on the Seattle Tattoo Expo // Gee Scott on the second episode of HBO's Hard Knocks

    The Wars in Gaza and Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 39:43


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Alterations being made on Highway 20 will cause delays along Deception Pass // Mike Dobuski with Tech Tuesday: Meta is going to introduce open-source AI // Leland Vittert on wars in Gaza and Iran, and Democratic Socialists in the midterms // Charlie Harger Commentary on the destructive results of copper wire theft // Arthur Jones II on RFK Jr.'s new health program, and changes to childhood vaccination rules // Gee Scott on what makes a local Pacific Northwesterner

    The Danger of Fires in Western Washington

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 35:00


    Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" // Marcus Espinoza on issues with Tesla's autopilot function // Jordana Miller in Jerusalem on wars in Gaza and Iran // Charlie Harger Commentary on complicated dynamics surrounding the repeal effort of Washington's income tax // Ted Buehner on the danger of fires in Western Washington and emergency preparedness // Gee Scott on pushback against Meta glasses

    The Mistake Made by the Pierce County Assessor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 52:50


    Michael Powell on his recent article in The Atlantic: "The Cities That Said Yes To Drugs" // Katrina Guischard with a Parenting Feature: Looking at how to grapple with a lack of sleep when you have young kids // Jerry Cornfield on the results of the primary races and looking ahead to the general election // Charlie Harger Commentary on a mistake made by the Pierce County Assessor which means Charlie will have to pay an extra $1000 on his property taxes // Gee Scott on how money allocated for CCTV cameras in Seattle should be used elsewhere // The Rick Rizzs Show: Preparing for the Mariners 50 year celebration // The Rick Rizzs Show: Preparing for the Mariners 50 year celebration // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

    The New Mexico AG Suing Over the Epstien Files

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 37:34


    Scott Sistek with a wildfire smoke forecast // Peter Charalambous on the New Mexico AG suing the Justice Department over the Epstein Files // Cory Smith on the latest negotiations between the US and Iran // Charlie Harger Commentary on the red flags surrounding the  suspected arsonist in Spokane // Brad Garrett on security threats over water access // Gee Scott on Amazon's attempt to help businesses impacted by the Bite of Seattle shooting

    The Uptick in Marijuana Use Around the US

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 29:54


    Rob McKenna on Acting AG Todd Blanche's battle to get confirmed by the Senate // Jim Ryan on an uptick in marijuana use around the US // Patrick Duffy and Laura Purl on their careers and making "Duffy's Dough" // Charlie Harger Commentary on why we still know so little about the Bite of Seattle shooting // Gee Scott on the premiere of "Hard Knocks" with the Seahawks

    The Primaries Ahead of the Midterms

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 38:36


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Preparing for a very busy weekend on the roads, between Mariners, Seahawks, and traffic events // Jim Ryan on a Russian based WiFi hack in US hotels // Leland Vittert on the war in Iran and the primaries ahead of the midterms // Charlie Harger Commentary on the need to vote in today's primaries // David Fahrenthold on the DC Reflective Pool and the midterm primaries // Gee Scott on Seattle as one of the country's "happiest" cities

    The Wildfires in Spokane

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 30:33


    Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — a look a juvenile gun violence in the county // Emily Guskin on the rising cost of school supplies ahead of the new school year // Cory Smith on the war with Iran // Charlie Harger Commentary on Washington's growing retail theft problem // Alex Stone in Spokane on the fires forcing tens of thousands to evacuate // Gee Scott on Seahawks training camp and the premiere of HBO's Hard Knocks

    The War With Iran and Potential Peace in Gaza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 40:30


    Karen Travers on the war with Iran and potential peace in Gaza // Perry Russom on a new widespread scam targeting homeowners worried about foreclosure // Charlie Harger Commentary on why maybe it is time to say goodbye to the Blue Angels // Gee Scott on why maybe it is time to say goodbye to the Blue Angels // The Rick Rizzs Show: The Mariners are reeling after a brutal roadtrip...how can the team get back on track? // Herb Weisbaum on how to save money on dental procedures // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

    The Communication Breakdown Between Mayor Wilson and Gov. Ferguson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 38:25


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: You will have a new way to watch Blue Angels flyovers this SeaFair // Steven Portnoy on the Congressional hearing questioning Dr. Anthony Fauci over the response to COVID-19 // TJ Martinell from the Center Square on a communication breakdown between Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and Governor Bob Ferguson in the immediate aftermath of the deadly shooting on Sunday // Charlie Harger Commentary on Washington's flawed "catch and release" system with violent offenders // Journalist Kylie Mohr on prediction markets being used to bet on wildfires // Jim Ryan on public pushback to "flock cameras"

    The Legal Battle Over Mail-in Voting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 38:17


    Frank Lenzi on the life and legacy of his brother, Air Force Major Greg Stone, Purple Heart recipient // Scott Sistek on the weather forecast for August // Rob McKenna on the legal battle between several courts and the Trump administration over mail-in voting // Charlie Harger Commentar on Seattle's sales tax rising // Jim Ryan on a blood shortage // Gee Scott with observations from Seahawks Training Camp

    The President's Comments on the Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 33:09


    David Fahrenthold on a pause in the war with Iran, President Trump's comments on the economy, and the midterms // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Construction about to get underway along Highway 20 // Mike Dobuski on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's appearance in front of lawmakers this week // Patrick De Haan on gas prices, as fighting is on pause between the US and Iran // Charlie Harger Commentar on Seattle leadership failure in the aftermath of Sunday's deadly shooting

    The Tragic Mass Shooting in Seattle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 32:36


    SMN Crew reacts to tragic mass shooting in Seattle // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — a weekly crime report from the King County Prosecutor's Office // Peter Charalambous on the federal appeals court decision on mail in voting // Retired Lt. General Richard Newton on the temporary pause in violence between the US and Iran // Gee Scott on latest round of layoffs at Amazon

    The Most Recent Threats Against Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 49:53


    Karen Travers on President Trump's most recent threats against Iran // Katrina Guischard with her Parenting Feature: When kids act like parents // Castmembers of "Hell's Kitchen" on the prominence of Alicia Keys // Charlie Harger Commentary on Jimothy's midlife crisis // Gee Scott on what he expects in Seahawks training camp // The Rick Rizzs Show: Mariners continue to look for consistency in the batters' box // ConsumerMan Herb Weisbaum on GLP-1 coverage through Medicare // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

    The AI Being Used to Find Cures for Common Diseases

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 41:42


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Traffic on the Hood Canal Bridge is about to improve // Luke Duecy with a "Tech Talk": AI is being used to help find cures for common diseases // State Senate Candidate Heather-Marie Wilson on what makes her different from Jamie Pedersen and Hannah-Sabio Howell // Charlie Harger Commentary on manufactured homes in Washington // James Lynch with the "Cold Case Project": Looking at a murder case in Renton from 30 years ago // Mario Segale and Brian Rudin on award-winning wines in Washington // Gee Scott on Kevin Calabro leaving the Portland Trail Blazers

    The Lawsuit Against the Trump Administration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 34:34


    Brian Heywood on I-645 and his general distrust in lawmakers in Olympia // Scott Sistek on the hottest day of 2026 and being aware of wildfire smoke // Rob McKenna on Roger Rogoff's lawsuit against the Trump administration over a US Attorney job // Charlie Harger Commentary on why sea lions are destroying salmon populations, wasting taxpayer dollars in our state // Gee Scott on the Seahawks on HBO's "Hard Knocks"

    The War With Iran and Tariffs on Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 30:38


    David Fahrenthold on the war with Iran, tariffs on Canada, and the Reflective Pool // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Highway 202 going to be closed in Fall City // Mike Dobuski with "Tech Tuesday": Two large Chinese AI programs releasing models this week // Leland Vittert on the war with Iran, President Trump's messaging, and the arrest of the Tate brothers // Gee Scott on how the World Cup helped dating in Seattle

    The Lowering Approval Rating of Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 33:01


    Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — a weekly crime check from the King County Prosecutor's Office // Steve Roberts on lowering approval rating for President Trump // Charlie Harger Commentary on another Democratic former WA Governor decrying the state budget // Retired Lt. General Richard Newton on the escalating conflict in Iran // Gee Scott on his love for Dutch Bros Coffee

    The President's Primetime Speech

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 48:05


    Karen Travers on President Trump's primetime speech // Katrina Guischard on a Bay Area restaurant's new policy about kids' behavior that has gone viral // Dima Voytovych on his 220-mile mission to raise funds to help rebuild lives in Ukraine // Charlie Harger Commentary reflecting on his upcoming one-year anniversary of commentary for Seattle's Morning News // Ursula Reutin on downtown businesses keeping up momentum post FIFA World Cup excitement // The Rick Rizzs Show // Herb Weisbaum on used Evs // Weekend Events with Paul Holden

    The Push to Reform ICE Behavior

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 36:23


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Explaining the difference between left-lane campers, and slow drivers in the HOV lane // James Lynch with the "Cold Case Project": Highlighting the case of a murder young woman, still unsolved after 30 years // Brad Garrett on a push to reform ICE behavior during immigration checks // Charlie Harger Commentary on why he chooses to drive an EV over his favorite diesel truck // Gee Scott on Jaxon Smith-Njigba as the best WR in football

    The Safety Concerns in the US Supreme Court

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 25:11


    Rob McKenna on Washington's lawsuit against Albertsons stores over opioid prescriptions // Rich Frankel on concerns in the US Supreme Court over safety // Charlie Harger Commentary on finding marriage tips in an unlikely place // Gee Scott on Seattle as a "fit" city

    The Death of Senator Lindsay Graham

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 39:48


    Chris Sullivan Chokepoint: The Kingston Ferry terminal is running into issues with passengers missing a required ticket booth // Mike Dobuski with "Tech Tuesday" : Lawsuit from Apple to OpenAI, Meta ending an AI program // Leland Vittert on the US conflict with Iran and the death of Senator Lindsey Graham // Charlie Harger Commentary on the issues with trying to recycle plastics // David Fahrenthold on the US conflict with Iran and the death of Senator Lindsey Graham // Gee Scott on affordability issues in Seattle

    The Latest Strikes Between the US and Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 31:22


    Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — our weekly report from the King County Prosecutor's Office // Retired Lt. General Richard Newton on the latest strikes between the US and Iran // Patrick De Haan on the increase in gas prices with renewed conflict between the US and Iran // Ben Siegel on the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham // Charlie Harger Commentary on how Bonney Lake is dealing with retail theft

    The Renewed Violence Between the US and Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 43:21


    Olivia Rubin on the bi-partisan Housing Bill that President Trump refuses to sign // Hannah Sabio-Howell on her endorsement from Mayor Katie Wilson and tackling issues in the city // Charlie Harger Commentary on copper wire theft and criminal recidivism // Retired Lt. General Richard Newton on the renewed violence between the US and Iran // The Rick Rizzs Show: Looking at why the Mariners are struggling and what to expect from the second half of the season // Herb Weisbaum on the prevalence of outlet stores // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

    The "Freedom Fuel Network" and Cheap Gas Prices

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 33:44


    Peter Charalambous on the "Freedom Fuel Network" and cheap gas prices // Anna Kooiman on the diminishing middle age in the US // Brad Garrett on cyber criminals extorting young men for thousands of dollars // Charlie Harger Commentary on the chances of an income tax repeal initiative being voted through in November // Gee Scott on SPOG's response to Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's deactivation of CCTV cameras in the Stadium District // James Lynch with a "Cold Case Project": Looking into the murder of a young girl, not 17 years after her death

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