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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 Rise and Fall of Gas Prices

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 38:23


    Chelsie Bowden on her relationship with her seeing-eye dog // David Fahrenthold on the deal between the US and Iran, and rennovations on the nation's capital // Charlie Commentary on a success story in drug recovery // Ted Buehner on record breaking high temperatures this week // Patrick De Haan on the rise and fall of gas prices // Gee Scott on hosting the World Cup at Lumen Field

    The Agreed Peace Deal Between the US and Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 38:39


    Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" -- a report from the King County Prosecutor's Office // Jordana Miller in Jerusalem on the agreed peace deal between the US and Iran // Art Dahlen and recovering addict Cory Ratliff on how Battlefield Addiction and We Heart Seattle saves lives // Charlie Commentary on increasing sales tax in King County // Ted Buehner on record breaking high temperatures this week // Angela Poe Russell on an expected judge's decision on nudity at Seattle's Denny Blaine Park

    The Proposal to End the War in Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 60:57


    Bethany Braun-Silva on cell phone bans at schools across the country // Joe Khalil on a proposal to end the war in Iran // Katrina Guischard with a Parenting Feature: Grappling with AI and raising children // Art Dahlen and Andrea Suarez on the drug crisis in Seattle and treatment options // Charlie Commentary on inflation // Gee Scott on pimp wars along Aurora Avenue // The Rick Rizzs Show: Breaking down the team's long roadtrip, and expectations for the return of Cal Raleigh // Herb Weisbaum on the push to end overdraft fees from major banks // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

    The FISA's Policies for National Intelligence Surveillance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 45:37


    Brad Garrett on issues with the FISA's policies for national intelligence surveillance // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: How to survive Seattle during World Cup // Joe Khalil on the war in Iran // Charlie Commentary on why pre-written greeting cards are similar to AI generated content // Gee Scott on the World Cup and an uptick in inflation // Scott Sistek with a look at the extended weather forecast // James Lynch with a Cold Case Project: Looking for help in a year long cold case in Federal Way

    The UW Grads and Tech Jobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 42:59


    Art Dallen and Andrea Suarez on the Fentynl crisis // KIRO NewsRadio’s Aaron Granillo on U.W. Grads and tech jobs // Former Washington Attorney General, Rob McKenna // Charlie Commentary on cellphone bans in schools // Corwin Haeck on the 50th Anniversary of Wings at the Tacoma Dome // Gee Scott on the new ban on E-Bikes for minors

     Peter Charalambous on the latest testimonies in the Epstein investigation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 42:48


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: A warning about speeding in work zones-LIVE // Peter Charalambous on the latest testimonies in the Epstein investigation-LIVE // Leland Vittert on the war with Iran and primary elections in California and Maine-LIVE // Charlie Commentary on how the state budget pencils out-LIVE // Lillie Hunnicutt on being diagnosed with Common Variable Immunodeficiency // Gee Scott on how new college grads view artificial intelligence-LIVE

    Katie Wilson's Absence from a Neighborhood March in North Seattle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 33:00


     Cheri Preston on the big tickets sold ahead of the NBA Finals Game 3 // Jim Ryan on the danger of "screwworms" // Charlie Commentary on Katie Wilson's absence from a neighborhood march in North Seattle // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — our weekly check in with the King County Prosecutor's Office // Gee Scott on Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's turning back on CCTV cameras

    A Very Friday Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 35:03


    Peter Charalambous on Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche // Gee Scott on Seattle offering 1400 kids free tickets to the World Cup // The Rick Rizzs Show: Mariners look to stay hot on LONG road trip // Herb Weisbaum on hotels scamming customers by claiming they have smoked in rooms // Paul Holden with a weekend planner  

    The Rise of "Firefighter Arson" Cases

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 37:21


    Members of the Pacific Northwest Drag Racing Association on the disappearing sport of Drag Racing // Brad Garrett on the rise of "firefighter arson" cases across the country // Patrick De Haan on the fluctuating gas market and uncertainty for global oil reserves // Charlie Commentary on why Katie Wilson is endangering the city by not turning on CCTV cameras ahead of the World Cup // James Lynch with a "Cold Case Project": looking into the murder of a US military veteran // Gee Scott on Seattle's housing affordability issue

    The Growing Fentanyl Crisis in Seattle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 33:31


    Art Dahlen and Andrea Suarez on the growing fentanyl crisis in Seattle and the changing culture of drug use // Meteorologist Scott Sistek on how hot the summer is predicted to be // Rob McKenna on the axing of President Trump's "anti-weaponization fund" // Charlie Commentary on the prompt firing of prominent police officers in Arlington and Auburn // Gee Scott on debate over the use of CCTV cameras downtown

    The President's Approval Rating and Primary Elections

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 42:14


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: The Revive I-5 Project is taking a brief break // Leland Vittert on the President's approval rating and primary elections // Charlie Commentary on why Katie Wilson was absent from a city-led safety walk in North Seattle last weekend // David Fahrenthold on President Trump's "anti-weaponization fund" and rennovations throughout the nation's capitol // Andrew Villeneuve from the NW Progressive Institute on the state budget and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson // Gee Scott on Myles Garrett signing with the Los Angeles Rams

    The Need to Pause Construction on AI Data Centers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 35:50


    Seattle City Councilmember Eddie Lin on the need to pause construction on AI data centers in Seattle // Casey McNerthney on how "toy" guns are prosecuted differently than real guns // Crime and Punishment" — a weekly crime report with Casey McNerthney at the King County Prosecutor's Office // Charlie Commentary on why members of the Sound Transit board are in control of so much tax revenue // Steven Portnoy on several legal battles for President Trump // Gee Scott on preparations for World Cup matches in Seattle

    The Criticism of Seattle Mayor Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 34:41


    The Rick Rizzs Show: Mariners take control of the AL West // Members of the "Blue Man Group" talk about the unique show ahead of performances at the Paramount this weekend // Charlie Commentary with some potent criticism of Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson // Gee Scott on a fine against Alaska Airlines for allowing drunk passengers onboard flights // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

    The War in Iran and Rising Gas Prices

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 40:56


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Preparing for the opening of a "Raisin' Canes" restaurant between Lynnwood and Mill Creek // Robert Sherman in Qatar on the war with Iran // Brad Garrett on a string of burglaries in Los Angeles that have connection with similar crimes in Seattle // Charlie Commentary on the potential cost of the next Sound Transit Project // James Lynch with the "Cold Case Project": The suspect in a 6 year old murder is finally behind bars // Patrick De Haan on the price of gasoline // Gee Scott on the cost of homes in Seattle

    The Supreme Court Decision on Birthright Citizenship

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 39:12


    Jim Ryan on a very consequential primary election in Texas // Meteorologist Scott Sistek with an extended weather forecast heading into June // Rob McKenna on the US Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship expected next month // Charlie Commentary on frustrations among North Seattle residents over city leadership inaction toward prevalent gunshots in neighborhoods // Lifelong CEO James Shackleford on the Seattle Pride Gala debuting this June // Gee Scott on the latest round of Meta layoffs

    The Senate Race in Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 37:04


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Montlake Boulevard exit along SR 520 is getting another change // Mills Hayes on President Trump's physical health check up // Leland Vittert on the war in Iran and the Senate race in Texas // Charlie Commentary on differing opinions surrounding that state's budget // David Fahrenthold on the war in Iran and nearly $2 billion being awarded to the Trump administration from the Justice Department // Gee Scott on the potential of public drinking at Pike Place Market

    The Final Broadcast of CBS World News Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 67:02


     Wild Waves Director of Sales Westin Petree on the final season of the iconic Washington adventure park // The Final Broadcast of CBS World News Roundup // "Photog" Steve Hickey on his history of crime reporting // James Lynch with the "Cold Case Project" — looking at the decades old murder of a 25 year old, still unsolved // Dave Ross on his time at CBS Radio and the longstanding relationship between CBS and KIRO Newsradio-LIVE // Charlie Harger Commentary on how CBS Radio has shaped the modern media landscape-LIVE // Gee Scott on Kroger cutting prices on groceries-LIVE // The Rick Rizzs Show: Breaking down the recent Mariners series win against the White Sox and celebrating the MLB Debut of Colt Emerson-LIVE // Consumerman Herb Weisbaum on the prevelance of "odometer fraud"-LIVE // Paul Holden with a weekend planner-LIVE

    Former CBS Audio General Manager Craig Swagler on the legacy of CBS Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 34:36


    Josh Tyrangiel on "AI for Good", the positive developments in artificial intelligence // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: A new fish passage project in Gorst is going to cause a massive detour for drivers-LIVE // Former CBS Audio General Manager Craig Swagler on the legacy of CBS Radio-LIVE // Charlie Harger Commentary on Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's blocking of security cameras around the city-LIVE // Gee Scott on former Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's new job-LIVE

    How Much More does it Cost to Own Instead of Rent in Seattle?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 34:08


    Meteorologist Scott Sistek with a look at the extended forecast // Rob McKenna on the push in Washington to redraw legislative maps-LIVE // Charlie Commentary on flag representation during the FIFA World Cup-LIVE // Charlie Harger and Manda Factor with the Top Local and National Headlines // Gee Scott on how much Seattle renters have to pay in order to become Seattle homeowners-LIVE

    The $1.776 Billion Being Awarded to Trump's Administration

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 34:35


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: WSDOT looking at potentially raising the max toll prices on I-405 and SR 167 // David Fahrenthold on the nearly $2 billion being awarded to the Trump administration from the Justice Department // Retired Lt. General Richard Newton on the war in Iran // Charlie Commentary on Northshore Schools deciding to remove SRO from Bothell High // Angela Poe Russell on Northshore Schools deciding to remove SROs from Bothell High

    The Legal Battle Between Musk and Open AI

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 41:05


    Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — local crime report // Ian Sherr on the legal battle between Elon Musk and Open AI // Patrick De Haan on the price of fuel // Charlie Commentary on a dire situation on Aurora Ave // Jill Schlesinger on the end of CBS Radio and economic advice for listeners // Gee Scott on high testing scores in Seattle Public Schools

    The Beginning of Medterm Season

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 45:35


    The Rick Rizzs Show: Celebrating another epic takedown of the Houston Astros and preparing for a tough matchup against the San Diego Padres // Several safety experts on boating safety awareness day // Jerry Cornfield on the beginning of midterm season // Charlie Commentary on what Seattle can learn from San Francisco about tackling homelessness // Gee Scott on the Seahawks schedule release // ConsumerMan Herb Weisbaum on how to avoid scam phone calls // Paul Holden with a weekend roundup

    The President's Trip to China

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 42:15


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Highlighting some confusing signage between I-90 and SR 18 // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: Looking at the large-scale hacking of the Canvas educational tool // Aaron Navarro on President Trump's trip to China // Charlie Commentary on where Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's homeless shelter plan will impact // Sara Nelson on Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's budget plan // Gee Scott on the announcement of the Seattle Seahawks season opening opponent

    The Potential Gas Tax Holiday

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 46:00


    Dr. Sophie Lazarus on the health benefits of unplugging from technology // Patrick De Haan on the price of fuel and a potential gas tax holiday // Rob McKenna on an initiative attempt to take down the state's income tax, and the race for the 5 open seats on Washington's Supreme Court // Charlie Commentary on why Texas is leading the way of climate commitment // Natalie Brand on President Trump's trip to China // Frank Lenzi on the 40th anniversary of "Top Gun" and its significance to him // Gee Scott on a lack of enthusiasm surrounding the FIFA World Cup

    The End of CBS Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 32:02


    Jeff McCausland on the war in Iran and his time at CBS Radio ending //  Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Building a new bridge over I-5 in Lynnwood // Leland Vittert on the war with Iran and President Trump's approval rating // Charlie Commentary on why Texas is leading the way of climate commitment // Gee Scott on hesitancy over buying the Seahawks

    The Global Oil Market

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 40:07


    Kristine Moreland on how her organization "The More We Love" is addressing addiction and homelessness in Seattle, and an update on "The Boy In The Tent" // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — local crime report // Jill Schlesinger on the global oil market, and new graduates entering the job market // Charlie Commentary on the state's gas revenue dilemma // Marcus Espinoza on the potential of a federal gas tax holiday amidst record high fuel prices // Gee Scott on young people struggling with the job market

    The Microsoft Severance Buyouts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 54:40


    "Photog" Steve Hickey with a local crime report // Cathy Allen on filing day for candidates looking to run for election in the 2026 midterms // Charlie Commentary on the importance of reporting the actual important news stories // Gee Scott on Microsoft offering thousands of employees severance buyouts // The Rick Rizzs Show: Mariners getting back on track as they head on a 7 game road trip // Herb Weisbaum on travel tips ahead of the busy vacation season // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

    The Gas Prices Amidst Middle East Tension

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 30:15


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Big change coming to the junction between I-5 and highway 520 // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: Meta using AI to keep underage users from creating accounts // Patrick De Haan on gas prices amidst tension in the Middle East // Charlie Commentary on the gross allegations against King County Assessor John Wilson // Gee Scott on people leaving Washington

    The Federal Probe Into Minnesota Medicare Fraud

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 31:20


    Rich Hughes on the federal probe into medicare fraud in Minnesota // Rob McKenna on the legal challenge of the state income tax // Charlie Commentary on the danger of empathy over instinct // James Lynch with Cold Case Project: Looking at a young man who was shot down 6 years ago, with no suspect // Gee Scott on cancelling of in-flight meals on some Delta flights

    The End of Spirit Airlines

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 40:40


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: New ticket booths are looking to cut down on line cutters at the Kingston Ferry Terminal // Jeff McCausland on the war in Iran and battle over the Strait of Hormuz // Leland Vittert on the war in Iran and preparations for the 2026 midterm elections // Charlie Commentary on soda stealers // Xavier Walton on the end of Spirit Airlines and where it leaves the industry // Gee Scott on Washington employers threatening to leave the state

    The Battle Over the Strait of Hormuz

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 35:45


    Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — local crime report // Retired Lt. General Richard Newton on the war in Iran and battle over the Strait of Hormuz // Jill Schlesinger on the global oil market, and investors thinking surrounding the war in Iran // Charlie Commentary on WA lawmakers' aversion to speaking with the press // Xavier Walton on the end of Spirit Airlines and where it leaves the industry // Gee Scott on living in Seattle while making $60K per year

    The Shooting Suspect from the White House Dinner

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 48:43


    Olivia Rinaldi on the war in Iran and details on the shooting suspect from the White House Correspondents Dinner // Luke Duecy with the Mariners "Fan of the Week" — Highlighting Daniel and his son Julio's love for the team // Patrick De Haan on the accelerated price of gasoline // Charlie Commentary on our state's flawed catch and release policy with criminals // Gee Scott on Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's dismissive comments towards Seattle's wealthier residents // Herb Weisbaum on landscaping and removing/ pruning trees in your yard // The Rick Rizzs Show: Looking at the team and Randy Johnson's number retirement

    The State's Education Budget and Failing Test Scores

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 43:48


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: A look at the next big bridge project between Everett and Mukilteo // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: A deep look into the earnings report from big tech companies, and how AI investments factor in // Robert Sherman in Tel Aviv with an update on the war with Iran // Charlie Commentary on how Sound Transit can learn from San Francisco's transit agency // Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal on the state's education budget and falling test scores // James Lynch with the a feature on the oldest Washingtonian who just passed away this month // Gee Scott on a new cell phone ban in Seattle Public Schools

    The State's Lawsuit Against Grocery Chains

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 44:48


    Robert Berger in Jerusalem with an update on the war with Iran // Scott Sistek on the upcoming 80 degree day and the lack of a snowpack this year // Rob McKenna on the state's lawsuit against major grocery chains and an update on the legal challenge of the state's income tax // Charlie Commentary on how much we are paying for the Climate Commitment Act // James Lynch with the "Cold Case Project": Looking at the mysterious disappearance of a young man with autism over a year ago // Luciana Bosio and Roula Bland from Survivor SAKE on racing with cancer survivors // Gee Scott on Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's plan to provide free lunch and childcare for Seattle families

    The Attempted Shooting at the White House

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 33:07


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Looking at some of the paid parking spaces now available at some light rail stations // Jeff McCausland on the war in Iran // David Fahrenthold on the attempted shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday and plans for a new White House ballroom // Charlie Commentary on how the ultra-wealthy are responding to Washington's millionaires' tax // Gee Scott on his interview with Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen yesterday

    The Legal Battle Between Musk and Altman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 31:31


    Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — local crime report // Jill Schlesinger on a drop in consumer confidence, while people continue to spend money // Charlie Commentary on why political violence is never the answer // Ian Sherr on the legal battle between tech heads Elon Musk and Sam Altman // Gee Scott on Seahawks draft picks

    The War in the Middle East

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 45:05


    Reporter Linda Gradstein on the latest on the war in the Middle East from Jerusalem // International correspondent for NewsNation, Robert Sherman on the war in the Middle East // Charlie Commentary on the KCRHA // Gee Scott on the NFL Draft party and the Seahawks pick // The Rick Rizzs Show // Herb Weisbaum on vacation rental scams are costing travelers thousands // Paul Holden with a weekend roundup

    The Budget and Impact on Local Campgrounds & Trails

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 44:11


    Public Lands Commissioner, Dave Upthegrove on the budget and summer impact on campgrounds & trails // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: Seattle high schooler’s Google Doodle pays tribute to hair and family history as a superpower // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Ship Canal Bridge construction on schedule as WSDOT pushes toward World Cup pause // Charlie Commentary on Seattle's war on cars // Public Lands Commissioner, Dave Upthegrove on wildfires // Jeff McCausland on the extended ceasefire between the US and Iran and the ousting of Navy Secretary John Phelan // Gee Scott on what to watch for during the NFL Draft

    The Ceasefire with Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 39:48


    Jeff McCausland on the war in Iran and the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz // Scott Sistek on April showers and a springtime forecast // Rob McKenna with an update on his legal challenge of the state's Millionares' Tax // Charlie Commentary on Washington's flawed bail system // James Lynch with the "Cold Case Project": Picking up a case of a tragic 2023 hit and run // Jeff McCausland and Patrick De Haan on the ceasefire with Iran and the impact on gas prices // Gee Scott on King County workers having issues with RTO orders

    The Motive Behind the Millionaires' Tax

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 36:45


    TJ Martinell from the Center Square on new documents uncovered surrounding the motive behind the Millionaires' Tax // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: A new Chick-Fil-A location in Mill Creek could cause some serious traffic disruptions // David Fahrenthold on the war in Iran, and the Trump administration's plans to repay billions in tariffs // Charlie Commentary on spending in WA schools, and dropping test scores // Ian Sherr on the new Apple CEO // Gee Scott on what the Seahawks should do with their 4 picks in the NFL Draft

    The Stock Market Reaction to the War

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 31:11


    Jeff McCausland on the war with Iran // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — a weekly crime report // Jill Schlesinger on the stock market reaction to the war in Iran and preparing for retirement // Charlie Commentary on the difference between keeping addicts alive and giving addicts their life back // Gee Scott on the $16 million made by the city of Seattle during the Seahawks Super Bowl Parade

    The Re-Opening of the Strait of Hormuz

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 39:18


    Robert Sherman in Tel Aviv on the re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the war in Iran // Luke Duecy with a "Fan of the Week": Highlighting Mariners fans at T-Mobile Park // Natalie Brand on the re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the war in Iran // Charlie Commentary on some disturbing data surrounding Seattle's "Clean Report" // Gee Scott on the potential of the Sonics NOT returning to Seattle // Dave Vasconi on his journey to losing nearly 200 pounds // Paul Holden with a weekend roundup

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