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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 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

    The Potential End to a Ceasefire With Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 34:37


    Rob McKenna on the initiative measure submitted to repeal the state income tax on millionaires // Shannon Kingston on the potential end to a ceasefire between the US and Iran // Charlie Harger Commentary on Seattle's lack of addressing the real issue with drug addiction // Alexander Bolton on President Trump's pressure to GOP lawmakers surrounding his birthright citizenship executive order // Gee Scott on a push to give high school students more opportunities to learn about life skills

    The Trump Family's Financial Disclosures

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 44:11


    Jordana Miller in Jerusalem on the war with Iran // Leland Vittert on the NATO summit and the Trump family's financial disclosures // Charlie Harger Commentary on Seattle's month of June // David Fahrenthold on USA 250 celebrations in D.C. and the Trump family's financial disclosures // Mike Dobuski with "Tech Tuesday": Massive layoffs at Microsoft rock the Seattle region // Gee Scott looks back on his time with FIFA for the World Cup

    The NATO Summit in Turkey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 23:32


    Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment": What the county is doing about rampant retail crime // Steven Portnoy on President Trump in Turkey for NATO Summit and 4th of July in D.C. // Gee Scott on today's World Cup match

    The Stalemate in Congress Over Defense Spending

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 25:06


    Rob McKenna on the big Supreme Court decisions this week // Hannah Brandt on a stalemate in Congress over defense spending // Charlie Commentary on celebrating America's 250th anniversary no matter who you vote for // Jim Ryan on what Americans are spending on 4th of July celebrations

    The Rise in Tech Prices and a Cheaper EV Truck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 34:26


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: New taxes and fines on the roadways begin in July // Mike Dobuski on rise in tech prices and a new, cheap EV truck // David Fahrenthold on Supreme Court decisions and the America 250 celebration in DC // Charlie Commentary on why energy prices have gone up so much // Ashleigh Fields on the US Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship // Gee Scott on the latest on bids for the Seattle Seahawks

    The Big Supreme Court Decisions Due Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 30:35


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: A plea to the parents of teens on highspeed E-bikes // Karen Travers on US negotiations planned with Iran // Steven Portnoy on big Supreme Court decisions due today // Charlie Commentary on retail crime rates way up // Jillian Raftery on the World Cup match between Iran and Egypt // Gee Scott on Seattle offering money to businesses effected by vandalism and theft

    The Federal Judge's Decision Surrounding Mail in Ballots

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 42:23


    Peter Charalambous on the federal judge's decision surrounding mail in ballots // Katrina Guischard with a Parenting Feature: Looking at a new study on which states are best to raise a child // Steven Portnoy on two big Supreme Court decisions surrounding immigration // Charlie Commentary on listener feedback // Gee Scott on retirement and tech workers giving up // The Rick Rizzs Show: Mariners look to get back on track against the Cleveland Guardians this weekend // Herb Weisbaum on tips for saving on gas this summer // Paul Holden with a Weekend Planner

    The Rejection of a Bi-Partisan Bill on Housing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 46:42


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: How to navigate beach driving along the Washington Coast // Luke Duecy with a "Tech Talk": Concerns surround drone use during World Cup matches //Libbey Dean on President Trump's rejection of a bi-partisan bill on housing in the US // Charlie Commentary on Washington's pitch to the political left // James Lynch with the "Cold Case Project": Looking for answers // Leyla Farange on being a part of the Iranian-American community in Seattle // Gee Scott on World Cup matches so far

    The Cost of Lawsuit Payouts in Washington

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 30:25


    Rob McKenna on the extreme cost of lawsuit payouts in Washington // Scott Sistek on weather forecast heading into World Cup matches and 4th of July // Robert Sherman on US negotiations with Iran // Charlie Commentary on Seattle's World Cup cleanup // Gee Scott on tax revenue from Washington's wealthiest

    The White House Reaction to US Negotiations With Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 40:14


    Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: New Raisin' Canes restaurant open in the North Sound, New fish culvert opening, and a mysterious stretch of 167 shows up on Google Maps // Karen Travers on the White House reaction to US negotiations with Iran // Retired Lt. General Richard Newton on US negotiations with Iran // Charlie Commentary on a $100 million community pool project proposed in Shoreline // Gee Scott on how Seattle has changed for the better thanks to hosting the World Cup // Patrick De Haan from Gas Buddy on how fuel prices are responding to the re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz

    The US and Iran Negotiations in Switzerland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 29:22


    Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" -- a report from the King County Prosecutor's Office // Jordana Miller in Jerusalem on negotiations between the US and Iran in Switzerland // Peter Charalambous on the debacle surrounding the Lincoln Memorial Reflective Pool // Charlie Commentary on why we need to stop politicizing the World Cup // Ursula Reutin on the warm excitement of World Cup hosting in Seattle

    The Surveillance Cameras for World Cup Matches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 35:00


    Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka on surveillance cameras in the city for World Cup matches // The Elliot Bay Puppy Raisers highlight trianing puppies to be seeing eye dogs of the future // Charlie Commentary on Seattle's drastice drifting to the left in politics // The Rick Rizzs Show: The 1st Place Mariners take on the Boston Red Sox this weekend // Herb Weisbaum on the lastest "phishing" scams making the rounds // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

    The City's Action Along Aurora Avenue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 30:09


    Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka on city action along Aurora Avenue and SPD's recruitment // Steven Portnoy on the 14 point initial peacedeal between the US and Iran // Charlie Commentary on a misleading report from SPD about arrests on Aurora Avenue // James Lynch with the "Cold Case Project" // Gee Scott on SPD's big mistake

    The Fears of Iran Continuing Nuclear Developments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 31:20


    Shannon Kingston on fears of Iran continuing nuclear developments despite a planned ceasefire // Jim Ryan on the declining rates of infant deaths in the US // Rob McKenna on a state Supreme Court decision to make firearm possession illegal for individuals with more than one DUI arrest in less than 7 years // Charlie Commentary on the consequence of the Jumpstart Tax // Gee Scott on the clutch performance from Cal Raleigh in yesterday's Mariners game

    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

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