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Scott Sistek predicts what weather will look like on Christmas Day // Chris Sullivan Chokepoint: The ugly of 2025 // The Pentatonix musician feature // Charlie Commentary: An update on the boy in the tent // SMN crew chats about holiday plans

Crime and Punishment with Casey McNethney // CBS’s Olivia Rinaldi on the latest Epstein files release // CBS MoneyWatch analyst Jill Schlesinger on holiday saving // Charlie Commentary: When the Light Returns // KIRO News Radio meteorologist Ted Buehner on the possibility of a white Christmas // Heather Bosch reporter feature on the native language of the Puyallup people

Seahawks highlights // Katrina Guischard with her weekly parenting segment: what to do when you kid overreacts // Nancy Cordes on President Trump's busy week // Charlie Commentary, reading texter comments on the week of commentaries // Representative Travis Couture [R] on the state budget // Gee Scott on the amazing Seahawks victory last night // Paul Holden with weekend events

Charlie Harger exclusive report, "The Boy in the Tent": a story of fentanyl devastation impacting one young child in Seattle // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Looking at some of the bad transportation stories from 2025 // Rob McKenna on the Supreme Court case examining President Trump's method of tariffs on US trade partners // Charlie Commentary on why the Keeping Families Together Act is failing one specific child in Seattle // Excerpts from the year end address given by President Trump // Gee Scott on tonight's huge Seahawks game

Scott Sistek on the winter storms and what to expect in the year's end // Xavier Walton on what to expect from travel next week // Jeff McCausland on the latest US moves in the waters outside Venezuela // Charlie Commentary on the "Great Straw Shakedown" // Scott MacFarlane on the upcoming deadline for releasing the Epstein Files and the charges against Nick Reiner // Gee Scott on more Amazon layoffs

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Looking at some of the good transportation stories from 2025 // David Fahrenthold on the health care bill being voted on and President Biden's Presidential Library // Tom Dempsey on the latest US boat strikes in the Caribbean // Charlie Commentary on fentanyl as a "weapon of mass destruction" // Military analyst Jeff McCausland // Gee Scott on the latest unemployment numbers

"Crime and Punishment" — a weekly crime report from the King County Prosecutor's Office // Frank Sumrall on the legacy of Rob Reiner // Charlie Commentary on Seattle's dedication to the LGBTQ+ community // Taurean Small on the House Republican led health care proposal // Jill Schlesinger with a prediction of the job market report // Gee Scott on the Seahawks squeaking out a victory

Rabbi Sadya Davidoff on the celebration of Hanukkah in Seattle // Paul Holden with a weekend planner // Meteorologist Max Tsaparis on what to expect next from the atmospheric river // Charlie Commentary on little lights of kindness around the community as flooding ravages the Northwest // Katrina Guischard with a parenting segment on raising kids without smart phones // ConsumerMan Herb Weisbaum on virtual credit cards being used to protect against scams // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Looking at the potential future of tolling in the state // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: AI technology is being tested at SEA Airport // Rob McKenna on the Supreme Court case that could extend President Trump's executive power over federal agencies // Charlie Commentary on the importance of not assigning blame for massive flooding across the state // Meteorologist Scott Sistek on the unprecedented atmospheric river, flooding across Western Washington, and the extended forecast through the rest of December

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Looking at the light rail expansion east from Bellevue to Seattle // Corwin Haeck in Lewis County on flood warnings there // James Lynch with a story of success in foster care from Treehouse // Leland Vittert on affordability in the US and US Representative Jasmine Crockett // Charlie Commentary on why its important to donate to Treehouse // David Fahrenthold on Elon Musk's charitable foundation...and where that money is going // Tiger Joyce from the American Tort Reform Association on the cost of lawsuits in the state // Gee Scott and Chris Sullivan debate whether Notre Dame opting out of a Bowl Game is a privilege

Jill Schlesinger on how Americans feel about the economy // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" // KIRO Newsradio Holiday Magic // Meteorologist Scott Sistek on the atmospheric river // Charlie Commentary: Criminal support system… Not criminal justice system // Meteorologist Cliff Mass on the atmospheric river // Kevin Brassler from Checkbook.org // Gee Scott on the Seattle Seahawks

Meteorologist Scott Sistek on the “Godzilla” atmospheric river approaching Seattle // Katrina Guischard on why more children are ghosting their parents // Chris Sullivan on the semi crash involving a driver without a valid CDL // Charlie Commentary: Washington’s budget crisis and the approaching legislative session // Gee Scott on why people aren’t drinking as much alcohol // Weekend Events with Paul Holden

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Sully feels dumb about changes to the DOL's tab renewal system // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: Popping the AI Bubble // Scott MacFarlane on the arrest made after an attempted pipe bombing on January 6th, plus a few odd Presidential Pardons // Charlie Commentary looking back on the release of South Hill Rapist Kevin Coe, now that he has passed away // Gee Scott on the AI bubble

Meteorologist Scott Sistek with an extended forecast for December // Nancy Cordes on President Trump's verbal attacks of reporters and Democratic lawmakers // Rob McKenna on Costco's lawsuit against the Trump Administration // Charlie Commentary on Washington's non-solution to the plastic bag problem // Alexander Bolton on GOP Senator's pushback against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over boat strikes in the Caribbean // Outgoing Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson on the direction of the city under Katie Wilson // Gee Scott on the AI bubble

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Looking at the light rail expansion south to Federal Way-LIVE // Response from Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus to Charlie Harger's report on Auburn youth pastor Josh Headley // Leland Vittert on Pete Hegseth's orders to strike supposed drug boats on the Caribbean and the cost of living in the US-LIVE // Charlie Commentary on the price of convenience while grocery shopping-LIVE // David Fahrenthold on US boat strikes and big donors to President Trump's transition funds // Elan Bentov on his film, "The True Cost of Defense"-LIVE // Gee Scott on CEO salaries in Washington state-LIVE

Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — The life and crimes of Gary Ridgeway, the Green River Killer //  Jeff McCausland on the meeting in Moscow to garner peace between Ukraine and Russia // Defensive Highlights from yesterday's dominant Seahawks victory // Charlie Commentary on tents popping up around the Space Needle in Seattle // Ian Sherr on expectations for retailers around Cyber Week // Tom Dempsey on the man suspected of killing two National Guard members in D.C. last week // Gee Scott on the Seahawks Win

Meteorologist Scott Sistek from the Emerald City Weather Blog on the Thanksgiving forecast // King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion on King County’s most recent Shots Fired report // Charlie commentary on the empty seat at Thanksgiving // Representative Travis Couture joins us live to discuss the state’s revenue forecast // The SMN crew talks about what food is most appropriate for Thanksgiving

Chris Sullivan Chokepoint — 405 express lanes closure // NewsNation’s Leland Vittert on President Trump's opportunity to confront Zohran Mamdani // Charlie commentary on 405 express lanes delays // CBS’s Jeff McCausland on the Ukraine war peace deal // New York Times’ David Fahrenthold on James Comey and New York Attorney General charges

Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — our weekly check in at the King County Prosecutor's Office // Nancy Cordes on the unprecedented meeting between President Trump and New York City Mayor-elect // Charlie Commentary on the difference between Katie Wilson and Zohran Mamdani // Chris Sullivan with a mini-Chokepoint: Record number of passengers expected on Washington State Ferries this week // Gee Scott on the Seahawks win and JSN's historic season

Katrina Guischard with her weekly parenting segment: should grandparents be more present in their grandchildren's life? // Jeff McCausland on the US plan to end the war between Russia and Ukraine // Charlie Commentary, reading listener comments on his week of commentaries // Gee Scott on his keys to a successful Thanksgiving holiday // Herb Weisbaum on deceptive "fake sales" advertised by large retailers // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Stoplights are coming to the junction between I-405 and SR 522 // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: A deeper look into the robbery at the Louvre last month // Willie James Inman on the Justice Department's deadline to release the Epstein Files // Charlie Commentary with a reminder of a local sexual assault cover-up, in light of the vote on the release of the Epstein Files // Scott MacFarlane on the crumbling federal case against former FBI Director James Comey // Gee Scott on Katie Wilson's progressive tax plan against big tech companies in Seattle

Rob McKenna on President Trump's failed defamation lawsuit against CNN // Xavier Walton on the blocking of Texas Republicans' attempts at a new Congressional map // Ed O'Keefe on the vote to release the Epstein Files, the Saudi Crown Prince in D.C. and the blocking of the GOP-led Congressional Map // Charlie Commentary with a reminder of a local sexual assault cover-up, in light of the vote on the release of the Epstein Files // Scott Sistek with an extended forecast for weather on Thanksgiving and into December // Gee Scott on an uptick in job applications to previously "unwanted" jobs

David Fahrenthold on the vote on the Epstein Files and backlash for Tucker Carlson interviewing "white nationalist" Nick Fuentes // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Construction is about to begin on a SR 167 bridge, and it is going to mean backups for drivers // Leland Vittert on the affordability debate in the US and the House vote on the Epstein Files // Charlie Commentary on proposed property taxes on homeowners in Seattle from Mayor-elect Katie Wilson // Jeff McCausland on US movements around Venezuela cracking down on drug production // Gee Scott on President Trump's disparaging comments about Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson

Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — Local crime report // Ted Buehner with an extended forecast leading into Thanksgiving week // Jill Schlesinger with some year end financial advice // Charlie Commentary on funding for the King County Prosecutor's Office // Tom Dempsey on the falling out between President Trump and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene // Gee Scott on the Seahawks tough loss to the Rams yesterday

Leland Vittert on the end to the government shutdown and the Jeffrey Epstein emails trove // Katrina Guischard with her parenting feature: What new data says about parents having a "favorite" child // Nancy Cordes with takeaways from the thousands of emails between Jeffrey Epstein and his friends // Charlie Commentary on what will be remembered about Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's tenure // Gee Scott with his keys to a Seahawks victory on Sunday against the LA Rams // ConsumerMan Herb Weisbaum with suggestions on how to pay for big ticket gift items this holiday season // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Work about to begin to widen lanes on SR9 into Snohomish // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: Looking at how the Seattle Police Department are addressing AI use by officers // Cathy Allen on the impending victory of Katie Wilson as Seattle's new mayor // Charlie Commentary on some big obstacles in front of Katie Wilson if she is certified as Seattle mayor // Xavier Walton on striking Starbucks workers across the nation // Gee Scott on where Seattle ranks as a sports city

Meteorologist Scott Sistek on the extended forecast for Washington // Loyola Law Professor Laurie Levenson on a Supreme Court decision on SNAP benefits-LIVE // Rob McKenna on a Supreme Court challenge to mail-in ballots-LIVE // Charlie Commentary on youth crime in the Northwest-LIVE // Max Rego on lasting impact of the government shutdown on airport operations across the US-LIVE // Gee Scott on the imminent election victory of Katie Wilson-LIVE

Tom Dempsey on the Senate vote to end the government shutdown-LIVE // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Looking at the slow down, pull over law-LIVE // Charlie Commentary on out of control retail theft in Washington state-LIVE // Scott MacFarlane on a betting scandal in the MLB-LIVE // David Fahrenthold on the Republican bill to end the government shutdown and dwindling support for a longstanding environmental protection organization //  Gee Scott on a betting scandal in the MLB-LIVE

Ed O'Keefe on the Senate vote to end the government shutdown-LIVE // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — Local crime report // Charlie Commentary on a possible new era in Seattle with the close mayoral race-LIVE //  Republican Strategist Randy Pepple on who believes will win the Seattle mayoral race-LIVE // Gee Scott on the Seahawks dominant win yesterday-LIVE

Leland Vittert on elections across the US this week // Katrina Guischard with her weekly parenting segment: When grandparents go rouge while babysitting // James Shackleford on what his non-profit "Lifelong" is doing about people losing SNAP benefits // Charlie Commentary on one Olympia lawmaker looking to stop the continuous spending in the state // Gee Scott on the Seahawks divisional matchup against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday // Herb Weisbaum on smart spending this holiday season // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

Jimmy Wales on founding Wikipedia and the changing internet landscape // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Rules of the road when there is standing water and flooding and an odd race on the Snohomish County ballot // Cast members from the new comedy musical "Shucked" // Charlie Commentary on some hypocrisy surrounding the way certain political groups view Socialism // James Lynch on an arrest connected to a cold case from 1992 // Gee Scott on the eventual retirement of longtime Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi

Natalie Brand on city and state races across the nation // Scott Sistek on atmospheric rivers and November rain // Democratic Strategist Cathy Allen on victories for Progressives in the general election // Charlie Commentary on the impact of SNAP benefits being cut // Rob McKenna on the Supreme Court weighing whether President Trump should have power to impose sweeping tariffs on US trade partners // Republican Strategist Randy Pepple on initial election results and what it means for Washington Republicans // Gee Scott on initial election results

Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: Why SPD is reconsidering allowing officers to us AI // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Winter tire season has arrived on the mountain passes // Dave Ross on the Seattle mayoral race and King County Executive race // Charlie Commentary on why it feels like Seattle may be entering a political event horizon // David Fahrenthold on the government shutdown, election day across the country, and a man deported to Mexico by mistake // Gee Scott on the Seattle mayoral race

King County Executive Candidates on Sound Transit development // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment"// Jill Schlesinger on new tax deduction options in 2026 // Charlie Commentary on why casting your ballot is so important // Gee Scott on the Seahawks dominant win last night

Girmay Zahilay on his candidacy for King County Executive // Katrina Guischard with her weekly parenting feature: the hidden cost of convenience for kids growing up // Claudia Balducci on her candidacy for King County Executive // Charlie Commentary on Halloween costumes past and present // ConsumerMan Herb Weisbaum on the dangers of trusting crypto // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Tolling on 167, two weeks in // Libbey Dean on President Trump's trip through Asia and meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping // Charlie Commentary on AI tech giant Nvidia making $5 trillion // Jeff McCausland on the President's announcing the US will begin testing nuclear weapons for the first time in 30 years

Former federal prosecutor Erica Evans is running for Seattle City Attorney // CBS correspondent Natalie Brand on the government shutdown // Rob McKenna on Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton suing the makers of Tylenol // Charlie Commentary on the Stupid Motorist Law // Gee Scott elaborates on his interview with Bruce Harrell

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Outlining rules and regulations for big rig drivers // David Fahrenthold on President Trump's health and Americans losing SNAP benefits // Art Dahlen on Battlefield Addiction and tough-love recovery options // Charlie Commentary examining the Seattle mayoral candidates: Katie Wilson // Xavier Walton on the massive air traffic shortages due to the government shutdown // Gee Scott on massive layoffs at Amazon

Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — Local crime report // Jill Schlesinger on why Social Security Benefits will be going up in 2026 // Charlie Commentary examining the Seattle mayoral candidates: Bruce Harrell // Scott MacFarlane on the big FBI Investigations into dozens of NBA players/ coaches // Gee Scott on the race for Seattle's mayor

Karen Weise on Amazon's plans to replace roughly 500 thousand jobs with robots // Katrina Guischard with a parenting feature: explaining what "6-7" means // Cast members from the musical, "Chicago" — playing at the 5th Avenue Theatre // Charlie Harger's commentary // Gee Scott on why big tech companies are taking advantage of working class people // Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison on crime in the city and her campaign for re-election // Herb Weisbaum with tips for buying a new car // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

Charlie Harger reveals a shocking exclusive report on Auburn community leaders allowing a child predator into community roles // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Getting ready for winter driving on the passes // The Rick Rizzs Show: Recapping a historic season for the Mariners // Gee Scott on the massive investigation into the NBA and sports gambling

Jeff McCausland on the latest conflict between Russia and Ukraine // Scott MacFarlane on the arrest of a January 6th rioter who has threatened to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries // Rob McKenna on the court ruling to allow the deployment of National Guard troops in Portland // Charlie Commentary on why nobody is right in the debate over a potential end to the government shutdown // Ian Sherr on the Amazon Web Service outage // Tom Dempsey on the government shutdown // Gee Scott on Amazon's plans to replace roughly half a million workers with robots