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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 VA Misreporting Cut Contracts to DODGE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 28:38


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Highlighting the 8 day closure of Highway 18 at I-90 // Brian Evans on how to make the most of low interest rates // David Fahrenthold on the VA misreporting cut contracts to DOGE // Scott MacFarlane on a SCOTUS decision allowing the Trump administration to axe the Department of Education // Gee Scott on Cal Raleigh winning the Home Run Derby

    The US Pledging to Send Weapons to Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 30:08


    Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" // Jill Schlesinger on economic independence // Jeff McCausland on the US pledging to send weapons to Ukraine // Ryan Bass on the Senate report on last year's assassination attempt on Donald Trump // Gee Scott on the new Superman movie

    The Controversy With Jeffery Epstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 38:09


    Leland Vittert on the controversy surrounding files associated with Jeffery Epstein // The Hill's Brett Samuels on President Trump's new tariff threat on Canada // The Rick Rizzs Show: Lamenting the almost no-hitter for Bryan Woo and looking ahead to All Star festivities // Gee Scott on King County Assessor John Wilson dropping out of the race for County Executive // Herb Weisbaum on new credit score implications for "buy now, pay later // Scott Carty with what the KIRO Radio newsdesk is following // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

    The Continued Flood Coverage in Central Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 32:24


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: 4 highways will have closures this weekend // Luke Duecy with "Tech Talk" -- looking at SPD's inability to own drones to use for suspect surveillance // Jeremy Piven on his comedy career and being recognized for his role in "Entourage" // Karen Hua in Kerrville on the devastating floods in Central Texas // Gee Scott on the blocking of "click to cancel" rule

    The Potential of US Weapons Being Sent to Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 42:09


    Jeff McCausland on the potential of US weapons being sent to Ukraine // Ian Kahn joins the John Curly Show to discuss AI advancements // Rob McKenna on a new SCOTUS decision surrounding federal agency cuts // Chris Fox in Kerrville on the devastating floods in Central Texas // Congressman Adam Smith on the big budget bill and US foreign policy // Gee Scott on Washington state's age problem

    The Devastating Floods in Central Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 32:56


    David Fahrenthold on churches preaching certain political candidates to their congregations // Brian Evans with a personal finance update from Madrona Financial Services // Aaron Navarro on the meeting between President Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu // Chris Fox in Kerrville on the devastating floods in Central Texas // Scott MacFarlane with an update on the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia // Gee Scott on the rapid growth of population in Seattle

    The Reaction to Trump's Budget Bill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 26:04


    Jill Schlesinger on the economic impact of the "Big Beautiful Bill" being passed // Natalie Brand on the reaction in Washington D.C. to President Trump's big budget bill // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" // Jeff McCausland on the US halting weapons to Ukraine // Linda Gradstein in Jerusalem on the meeting between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu // Gee Scott on his 4th of July festivities

    The Acquittal of Sean "Diddy" Combs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 39:42


    Tom Dempsey on the Trump tax bill being voted on in the House today // Jeff McCausland on potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas // Motown Legend Otis Williams on the Temptations and his legacy in music // Rob McKenna on the acquittal of serious charges against Sean "Diddy" Combs and a big settlement between Paramount Global and President Trump // Representative Suzan DelBene (WA-D) on House voting on President Trump's big tax bill // Gee Scott on massive layoffs coming for Microsoft

    The Big Tax Bill on the Senate Floor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 24:13


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Preparing beach drivers for the 4th of July // Brian Evans with Madrona Financial Services // David Fahrenthold on the big tax bill being discussed on the Senate floor // Gee Scott on the hike in the gas tax taking effect

    The Coeur d'Alene Shooting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 28:46


    Rob McKenna on the Supreme Court opinions from Friday // Jill Schlesinger on the midway point of 2025 in the economy // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" // Nancy Loo in Coeur d'Alene on the shooting that killed two firefighters yesterday // Gee Scott on the "Big Beautiful Bill"

    The Media Coverage Surrounding Iran and the US

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 37:21


    Leland Vittert on the US airstrikes on Iran and the media coverage surrounding it // Katrina Guischard with parenting guidance: Raising kids in the smart phone era // Executive Chef James Huffman on his culinary vision for Seattle's "Canlis" // The Rick Rizzs Show: Cal Raleigh continues his MVP campaign // Gee Scott on controversy stirred up at the wedding of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos // ConsumerMan Herb Weisbaum on prevalent AI scams // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

    The Defense Secretary's Comments on US Airstrikes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 34:02


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Looking at all the new tolls coming to Washington roads // Luke Duecy with Tech Talk: A look at the innovative technology used by SPD in a standoff with a suspect last week in Madison Park // Eleanor Watson on Defensive Secretary Pete Hegseth's comments on US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites // Robert Sherman in Tel Aviv on the ceasefire between Israel and Iran // Gee Scott on the prevalent text scams claiming to be from the DMV

    The CDC Panel on Vaccinations Under RFK Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 39:07


    Lt. General Richard Newton on the delicate ceasefire between Israel and Iran // Anna Kooiman on changes to the CDC panel on vaccinations under RFK Jr. // Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell on his run for re-election // Scott MacFarlane on renewed focus on counterterrorism at the FBI // Rob McKenna on the Supreme Court's decision making it easier for the Trump administration to deport migrants to "third countries" // Jeff McCausland on President Trump's NATO speech and the ceasefire between Israel and Iran

    The Fragile Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 32:24


    Chris Sullivan on the impending closure of the Vantage Bridge // Brian Evans from Madrona Financial Services // Lt. General Richard Newton on the delicate ceasefire between Israel and Iran // David Fahrenthold on a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran // Robert Berger in Jerusalem on the delicate ceasefire between Iran and Israel // Gee Scott on Seattle residents not visiting Seattle attractions

    The US Strikes on Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 36:17


    Libbey Dean on President Trump's decision to strike Iran // Jill Schlesinger on "social insecurity" // Lt. General Richard Newton on US strikes on Iran // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" // Jeff McCausland on US strikes on Iran

    Libbey Dean on the potential for US involvement in the conflict between Israel and Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 36:46


    Leland Vittert on President Trump's impending action on the war between Israel and Iran // Katrina Guischard with some parenting guidance on staying present-LIVE // Libbey Dean on the potential for US involvement in the conflict between Israel and Iran-LIVE // Gee Scott on the massive Juneteenth event in Tacoma yesterday // Herb Weisbaum with a College of Consumer Knowledge Quiz for Charlie and Manda-LIVE IN STUDIO // Paul Holden with a weekend roundup

    'The first step is addressing housing costs': Says Seattle Mayoral Candidate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 9:07


    Seattle's mayoral race is in full swing, with candidates campaigning as much as possible before the November 2025 election.

    Ongoing Coverage of the Israel-Iran Conflict

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 32:04


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Partial closure coming to the Ship Canal Bridge // Luke Duecy with Tech Talk: The cyberbattle happening under the surface of the Israel/ Iran conflict // Jeff McCausland on the potential for US involvement in the conflict between Israel and Iran-LIVE // Ursula Reutin on Washington state's low rate of tipping // Robert Sherman in Tel Aviv on the conflict between Israel and Iran-LIVE

    The Reaction to Conflict in Israel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 36:45


    Rob McKenna on a unanimous Supreme Court decision surrounding FBI raids // Ed O'Keefe on National Guard in Los Angeles // Seattle Mayoral Candidate Thaddeus Whalen on his vision for the city // Robert Berger in Jerusalem on the reaction in Israel to conflict with Iran // Tom Dempsey on the US reaction to conflict between Israel and Iran // Gee Scott on Amazon turning from human employees to AI

    The Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 29:03


    Chris Sullivan on SR 524 bridge closure in Snohomish County // Madrona Financials' Brian Evans on investing in yourself // CBS’s Jeff McCausland has the latest on the escalating Israel-Iran conflict // CBS' Steve Linde on what an end to the Israel-Iran conflict could look like // Gee Scott on the median living costs in Seattle

    The Nationwide ‘No Kings' Protests

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 41:22


    Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" // Jill Schlesinger on financial advisors and fiduciaries // Feeding America's Vince Hall on potential cuts to SNAP and Medicaid under the new national budget // Scott MacFarlane on the uptick of "sextortion" crimes against young men in the US // Xavier Walton on "No Kings" protests in Los Angeles over the weekend // Ruhi Jahanpour and Nava Bastani Sarrasino on "When The Moment Comes" and the plight of Baha'i women in Iran during the 1980s // Gee Scott on the potential ICE raid emphasis in Seattle

    The Israeli Strikes on Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 32:09


    Robert Berger in Jerusalem on Israeli strikes on Iran // Leland Vittert on anti-ICE protests around the country // The Rick Rizzs Show: Finding a bright spot in a rough Mariners stretch // Ursula Reutin on corporate sponsors pulling out of Pride festivities // Herb Weisbaum on the deceptive advertising of Uhaul trucks // Paul Holden with a weekend roundup

    The Crash of an Air India Flight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 32:48


    Jeremy Piven on his acting and comedic career // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: I-405 N closure from Renton to Bellevue // Bryan Danielson on his professional wrestling career and the All Elite Wrestling league // Xavier Walton on President Trump's plans to dissolve FEMA // Kris Van Cleave on the crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner flight

    The Latest Chaos in Gaza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 29:16


    Rob McKenna on changes from the Washington State Supreme Court to how many cases public defenders are required to take on // Robert Berger on the latest chaos in Gaza // Tom Dempsey on a military parade in D.C. this weekend at the same time as large scale protests planned for "No Kings Day" // Dr. Clinton Bliss on his run for Seattle mayor and his vision for the city // Gee Scott weighs in on a bizarre thing that just happened to Manda

    The Clash of Protestors and Law Enforcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 31:17


    Camilo Montoya-Galvez on the clash of protestors and law enforcement in Los Angeles // Brian Evans with a personal finance moment // Paul Holden on the music ventures of a local video game legend // David Fahrenthold on RFK Jr's cutting of a vaccine committee // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: the drive from Issaquah to Bellevue along I-90 is getting easier // Gee Scott on Seattle as a male dominated city

    The Chaotic Protests in Los Angeles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 25:45


    Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — weekly crime check in // Nikole Killion on President Trump's travel ban taking effect today // Jill Schlesinger on the deficit-busting bill // Kellie Meyer on chaotic protests in Los Angeles around immigration raids // Gee Scott on Seattle as a sports viewing city

    The Feud Between Trump and Musk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 37:12


    Herb Weisbaum on the new FTC rule cracking down on surprise fees // Jill Ellis from FIFA on the World Cup preparations in Seattle // Rick Rizzs Show: The Mariners look to bounce back this weekend against the LA Angels // Seattle Mayoral Candidate Ry Armstrong on their vision for Seattle // Angela Poe Russell on the feud between President Trump and Elon Musk // Paul Holden with a weekend roundup

    The Next Seattle Mayoral Candidate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 19:49


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Preparing for the big closure on I-5 N over the Ship Canal Bridge // Seattle Mayoral Candidate Katie Wilson on her vision for Seattle // Angela Poe Russell on why Gen-Z is moving out of Seattle

    The Murder of Three Young Girls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 30:08


    Luke Duecy and Scott Carty with team coverage on the ongoing manhunt to find the suspect in a murder of three young girls outside of Leavenworth // Rob McKenna on a Supreme Court case which could change the way that mail in votes in Washington State are counted // Michael Wallace on the 50% steel and aluminum tariff taking effect today // Paul Holden on how Mary's Place helped one family find a new home // Ashleigh Fields on the GOP backed megabill heading to the Senate next week

    The Returning Candidate for Seattle Mayor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 33:48


    David Fahrenthold on progress in the Senate of Republican's megabill // Brian Evans from Madrona Financial with a personal finance tip // Seattle Mayoral candidate Joe Mallahan on why he waited nearly 15 years to run for mayor again // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Addressing dangerous left turn moves on MLK Jr. Way // Gee Scott on TSA warning against using phone charging stations in US airports

    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

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