The Tom and Curley Show

6pm - GUEST - FEDERAL WAY MAYOR JIM FERRELL // Crime Rates Continue to Decline Citywide in Federal Way — Down 21% in 2026 // ‘It was cartoonish’: Federal Way mayor shares how city slashed car theft 80% in three years // Federal Way cut car theft 80%. Its mayor has advice for Seattle to tackle its crime crisis // Blue Angels set to fly at Seafair as planned despite viral low flyover video debate // FCC approves giant mirror satellite designed to beam sunlight to Earth after dark // Goodbye Darkness, My Old Friend

5pm - Trump Ramps Up Effort to Sow Doubt About 2020 Election // CBS Fact Check on Trump speech // Eli Lilly to buy psychedelics maker AtaiBeckley for $2.8 billion as experimental treatments gain traction // Yellow Submarine Debuts OTD // LETTERS

4pm - GUEST - FEDERAL WAY MAYOR JIM FERRELL // Crime Rates Continue to Decline Citywide in Federal Way — Down 21% in 2026 // ‘It was cartoonish’: Federal Way mayor shares how city slashed car theft 80% in three years // Federal Way cut car theft 80%. Its mayor has advice for Seattle to tackle its crime crisis // China tries to break up AI relationships // Dystopian AI dating ads on Seattle busses // John has been off his ADHD meds for 3 days

3pm - I WAS THINKING:  The Lost Art of Pieing Your Political Enemies // Blue Angels flyover: 'No reprimands. No firings. No problem,' acting Navy secretary says // Blue Angels set to fly at Seafair as planned despite viral low flyover video debate // FCC approves giant mirror satellite designed to beam sunlight to Earth after dark // Goodbye Darkness, My Old Friend

What to Know Ahead of Trump’s Primetime Speech. White House Teleprompter Operator Probed Over Alleged Bets on Trump Speeches. WA Democrats split on vote to cut U.S. military aid to Israel // 20 years ago John made a young upstart photographer cry… And it changed the course of her life. TAPED INTERVIEW - BROOKE CLARK - STUDIO B PORTRAITS // LETTERS

VIDEO GUEST - CHRIS “SULLY” SULLIVAN. When is a left lane camper not really camping? Seattle-area prices among highest in nation as inflation spikes to nearly 5%, beating NYC // Mutant raccoon named ‘Jimothy’ stalks Seattle — and becomes local celebrity. Speaking of raccoons; bodycam footage from THIS lady was released // The US Tried Permanent Daylight Saving Time in the ’70s. People Hated It

I WAS THINKING:  Ferguson wants FAFSA required for graduation. Rantz: Ferguson’s office won’t deny FAFSA mandate could feed income tax data to the state // PHONE GUEST - DAVID THE NAKED MAILBOX GUY. Judge orders City of Seattle to crack down on sex acts, lewd behavior at Denny Blaine Park // Follow-up: San Francisco changes nudity laws in 2013

IN STUDIO GUEST - ERIC ZIMMERMAN - NEW HEAD OF RESEARCH FOR HOMELESSNESS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OUTCOMES IN WA STATE AT THE WA POLICY CENTER. Globally Recognized Expert to Lead Research on Homelessness and Law Enforcement Outcomes for Washington // ERIC ZIMMERMAN CONT. // Woman arrested for posing as a tour guide at a zoo. Man arrested for posing as a tour guide at a museum 

IN STUDIO GUEST - BRIAN HEYWOOD - LET’S GO WASHINGTON. The Income Tax Ad Wars Have Begun. Washington voters reject the income tax by more than three to one, devastating new poll shows // BRAIN CONT. // LETTERS 

IN STUDIO GUEST - ERIC ZIMMERMAN - NEW HEAD OF RESEARCH FOR HOMELESSNESS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OUTCOMES IN WA STATE AT THE WA POLICY CENTER. Globally Recognized Expert to Lead Research on Homelessness and Law Enforcement Outcomes for Washington // ERIC ZIMMERMAN CONT. // Heywood Tease

I WAS THINKING:  Is It Time to Resurrect the Pay Toilet? // Battle over billionaire's private Bay Area beach access goes to trial again. State, VC Khosla put Martins Beach case on hold to talk settlement // Woman arrested for posing as a tour guide at a zoo. Man arrested for posing as a tour guide at a museum 

I WAS THINKING: The Fractured Public Trust in Government. After Lindsey Graham’s sudden death, conspiracy theories swirl online. McConnell took a photo with that day’s newspaper. The internet has questions. // Hypothetical: IF Lindsey Graham was killed in Ukraine, WOULD the US admit it? // John’s dreams of a teenage crime spree… 

The Millionaire Tax Campaign Wars have Begun // The story of the HMS Dolphin making first contact with Tahiti // LETTERS

Trump plans prime-time speech on 2020 election allegations. The Battle for Hormuz: Trump Shifts Into Dangerous New Phase in Iran War. Trump’s plan to make daylight saving time permanent to get a vote in House. Parasite causing ‘explosive’ diarrhea surges nationwide, but King County cases remain at normal levels. You got the ‘explosive’ diarrhea parasite. Now what? // Robotaxi riders are falling asleep, sparking frantic 911 calls. Waymo car delivers misbehaving teen passengers to San Mateo police // John’s dreams of a teenage crime spree…

I WAS THINKING: The Fractured Public Trust in Government. After Lindsey Graham’s sudden death, conspiracy theories swirl online. McConnell took a photo with that day’s newspaper. The internet has questions. // Hypothetical: IF Lindsey Graham was killed in Ukraine, WOULD the US admit it? // Why do soccer players flop so much?

4PM: Lindsey Graham dead at 71 // The conspiracies theories are abound // Trump Backs Lindsey Graham’s Sister to Fill His Senate Seat // Mitch McConnell provides proof of life; Many, including AI, call it AI // Why recruiters can’t find workers and new grads can’t find jobs (it’s not AI) // The obstacle keeping America from building the homes it needs; skilled workers // John’s ill-fated DIY deck 

5PM: VIDEO GUEST - RY CURLEY - SEAHAWKS LOOK TO HAVE A NEW OWNER // Why sale of Seahawks to Khosla family group is ‘win all around’ // The MLB All-Star break is upon us… How do we feel about the M’s? // The One Thing Everyone in America Can Agree On? Costco // He Earns $33 an Hour as a Costco Cashier. Now He’s a Millionaire. // LETTERS

4PM: Lindsey Graham dead at 71 // The conspiracies theories are abound // Trump Backs Lindsey Graham’s Sister to Fill His Senate Seat // Mitch McConnell provides proof of life; Many, including AI, call it AI // What will happen if Count Binface actually wins against Nigel Farage? // Arron Banks asked who funds Count Binface, and set a new UK record for irony – 24 favourite massive facepalms // Eddie Scissons Syndrome, a phenomenon of men lying about playing professional baseball // At least Uncle Rico only lied about his ability…

3PM: I WAS THINKING:  Bad Ideas to Stem a Plummeting Birth Rate // Why recruiters can’t find workers and new grads can’t find jobs (it’s not AI) // The obstacle keeping America from building the homes it needs; skilled workers // John’s ill-fated DIY deck 

6pm - GUEST - CARLEEN JOHNSON - THE CENTER SQUARE // State fails to investigate daycares with no children despite media reports // Completely nuts: Dutch gallery covers floor in peanut butter to honour late artist // Where is the line between art and farce? // Aussie star stunned after using CIA pain-control technique

5pm - Seattle business owners hope Club World Cup improvements become permanent // Chris Reykdal: "The electrician driving his F-350 that was a voting union Democrat 20 years ago, we've lost the majority of them." // Six months in, WA has paid unemployment to more than 100 striking workers // First black bear uses Snoqualmie Pass I-90 animal bridge // Rantz: Washington spent $6.2 million for one bear to cross in 8 years // John on why this is actually WORTH the money // GUEST - PRESTON HUNSAKER - Landscape Foreman in Buckley and Former Center Back for the Legacy Football Club in Mexico // Why Us Soccer Has A Talent Disadvantage // LETTERS

4pm - GUEST - CARLEEN JOHNSON - THE CENTER SQUARE // State fails to investigate daycares with no children despite media reports // San Francisco’s BART Fare Gates have been a huge success // Sound Transit light rail’s 15-hour suspension caused by train hatch failure // John pulls his hair out over the South Lake Union Trolly // Purple bong, shouting and arrest turn Cranford meeting into chaos

3pm - I WAS THINKING:  The Pratfall Effect // Completely nuts: Dutch gallery covers floor in peanut butter to honour late artist // Where is the line between art and farce? // Aussie star stunned after using CIA pain-control technique

WA superintendent proposes life skills class for high school seniors // He Earns $33 an Hour as a Costco Cashier. Now He’s a Millionaire. // Unpacking Costco’s incredible benefits and employee retention //  Nolan Wells' family demands answers after missing teen found dead on Mississippi island 

Man, 39, stabbed in Seattle’s University District // King County homelessness agency sued in Belltown restaurant owner’s killing // Surveillance cameras in Seattle’s Stadium District shut off after FIFA World Cup // ‘The Creepiest Possible Path’: Meta Letting Facebook, Instagram Use Your Personal Posts for AI Image Generation // ` Meta says US states are seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties in August youth safety trial // LETTERS

Inside Trump’s Oval Office Decision to Ditch the Iran Ceasefire // Expect fuel and travel costs to shoot back up // WA GOP requesting Ferguson call a special session to pause the CCA tax // Seattle is a lot of things, but at least we’re not on the top 30 list of worst cities for bed bugs // Hospitalized Mitch McConnell confers with GOP leaders amid health speculation // Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asks Sen. Mitch McConnell to give a public update on his condition // Massive blunder as news outlet prematurely releases Mitch McConnell memoriam piece   

WA superintendent proposes life skills class for high school seniors // He Earns $33 an Hour as a Costco Cashier. Now He’s a Millionaire. // Unpacking Costco’s incredible benefits and employee retention //  Nolan Wells' family demands answers after missing teen found dead on Mississippi island   

6pm - GUEST - CATHY ALLEN - PRESIDENT AND CEO OF CONNECTIONS GROUP POLITICAL STRATEGISTS // Maine Democratic Party leader claims Graham Platner is negotiating potential exit // Divorced, destitute and left for dead — the dark side of tradwife life after 35 // Why John had to fake an injury when he tipped his motorcycle over

5pm - JAMES LYNCH - KATIE WILSON DOES ANOTHER QUESTIONLESS PRESS CONFERENCE // Trump Says Ceasefire With Iran Is Over After Latest Attacks // Does leisure make us happy? Often the answer is no // They Traded America for a Remote Archipelago. Now They’re Moving Back // This guy bought some land and has already cleared some brush // LETTERS

GUEST - CATHY ALLEN - PRESIDENT AND CEO OF CONNECTIONS GROUP POLITICAL STRATEGISTS // Maine Democratic Party leader claims Graham Platner is negotiating potential exit // New U.S. passports with Trump's image are available. Here's how to get (or avoid) one // The overtone window on profiting off the office // Naked and unafraid: Sumner man springs into action to fight garage fire in birthday suit

3pm - I WAS THINKING:  Random Acts of Kindness // Divorced, destitute and left for dead — the dark side of tradwife life after 35 // Why John had to fake an injury when he tipped his motorcycle over

6pm - GUEST - FORMER SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT SARA NELSON // Sara gets candid on affordable housing, Katie Wilson’s reign at the helm, homelessness and what is next for the former city council president // Seattle axes plan to cut developer fees that fund affordable housing // Seattle area’s outlier status on homelessness is only getting worse // Seattle, King County announce sweeping changes to homeless service system

5pm - Glee and snark in Europe after Belgium knocks U.S. out of World Cup // AARON EXPLAIN TO US WHAT WENT WRONG IN BASEBALL TERMS // Seattle’s role in the World Cup comes to an end and… // Revive I-5 begins again in Seattle // Seattle surveillance cameras shut off after FIFA — privacy audit coming this fall // Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson proposes ban on rental junk fees, hidden landlord charges // Why “sticking it the landlords” will ALWAYS cost the renters // Tyler Robinson appears in court for day 2 of Charlie Kirk murder hearing // LETTERS

4pm - GUEST - FORMER SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT SARA NELSON // Sara gets candid on affordable housing, Katie Wilson’s reign at the helm, homelessness and what is next for the former city council president // Seattle axes plan to cut developer fees that fund affordable housing // Seattle area’s outlier status on homelessness is only getting worse // Seattle, King County announce sweeping changes to homeless service system

3pm - I WAS THINKING:  Meet a Billionaire Who WANTS to be taxed and is Optimistic about the Future // Woman alleges in Post interviews that Graham Platner sexually assaulted her // Bernie tells Platner to hang it up // WTF is Freedom Fuel? // ‘Freedom Fuel’ Gas Station Linked to Trump Says Analyst

I WAS THINKING:  Celebrating Taylor Swift’s Wedding NDA // Proposal to ban hunting in Oregon clears major hurdle for November ballot // Zyn Is Safer Than Smoking. The FDA Will Finally Let It Say So.

VIDEO GUEST - JILLIAN RAFTERY - LIVE FROM THE WATCH PARTIES. John’s final verdict on the Trump/Red Card drama?  “I’m sorry, but it reeks of corruption.” //  The DC Fireworks Show happened eventually… and it was pretty spectacular. 86 fireworks-related injuries at Harborview mark a 65% jump from last year’s Fourth of July // LETTERS

VIDEO GUEST - JILLIAN RAFTERY - LIVE FROM THE PRE-GAME. Seattle is stage for one of Team USA’s biggest moments. FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino. Trump discusses the play in question and the ruling. Inside the White House Campaign to Overturn a World Cup Red Card. Rantz: Here’s the big reasons why Seattle just had its first murder-free month in 56 years // Proposal to ban hunting in Oregon clears major hurdle for November ballot // Zyn Is Safer Than Smoking. The FDA Will Finally Let It Say So.

I WAS THINKING:  Celebrating Taylor Swift’s Wedding NDA  // GUEST - RY CURLEY - CHELAN FIRE LATEST AND WORLD CUP. Chelan Hills Fire now deadly, ‘Go Now’ evacuations underway //  Millionaire biohacker who wants to live forever reveals incurable illness  

6pm - 2026 World Cup: Team USA earns Round of 16 game vs. Belgium in Seattle // Trump, Vance won’t attend U.S. World Cup match in Seattle, official says // Belgians visiting for World Cup say Seattle is a ‘hidden gem’ // Why can’t Seattle be this good all the time? // Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks in the Seattle area // Memories from the Curley at KING-5 era of the Gas Works Fireworks show // TEXTS

5pm - I WAS THINKING:  America’s Semiquincentennial // "Oh my country, How I mourn over thy follies and Vices, thine ignorance and imbecility, Thy contempt of Wisdom and Virtue and overweening Admiration of fools and Knaves!" -John Adams in 1806 // Even Many Founders Died in Despair About the American Experiment // Should July 2nd be the day we celebrate?  John Adams thought so! // Thomas Paine: The Founding Father Worth Celebrating // Changing the Constitution: Five Proposals for a More Perfect Union // Tucker Carlson, Who Broke With Trump, Plans to ‘Help Build a Third Party’ // The ‘Special Ops’ Tactics Celebrities Are Using to Keep Their Weddings Private // Taylor Swift wedding to be Friday at Madison Square Garden, AP source says 

4pm - 2026 World Cup: Team USA earns Round of 16 game vs. Belgium in Seattle // Trump, Vance won’t attend U.S. World Cup match in Seattle, official says // Belgians visiting for World Cup say Seattle is a ‘hidden gem’ // Why can’t Seattle be this good all the time? // Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks in the Seattle area // Memories from the Curley at KING-5 era of the Gas Works Fireworks show // TEXTS