Charlie Harger and Manda Factor give you the day’s most important news stories every weekday. Along with Chris Sullivan on traffic and KIRO 7 TV’s Nick Allard, it’s everything you need to get your day started right.
Ashleigh Fields on DOJ interview with Ghislaine Maxwell // The Rick Rizzs Show: Breaking down the Mariners' trade and remembering the greatness of Ichiro Suzuki // Gee Scott on why Ichiro should be on the Seattle Sports Mount Rushmore // Herb Weisbaum on tips for buying electric vehicles // Charlie Harger in Cooperstown where Ichiro Suzuki is being inducted in the HOF // Paul Holden with a weekend planner
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: new toll system is set to begin on highway 167 // Luke Duecy with "Tech Talk": a close look at the cyber attack involving Microsoft SharePoint // Paul Holden on the big indie video game conference in Seattle, "SLICE" // Anna Kooiman on teens using AI for friendship // Stacy Lyn on the latest update with the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files // Gee Scott on teens using AI for friendship
Rob McKenna on the US Supreme Court case that could dismantle the Voting Rights Act // Gary Horcher in Boise on the sentencing hearing of Bryan Kohberger // Aaron Navarro at the White House with a report on the latest Trump reaction to Jeffrey Epstein rumours // Paul Holden on the delicate art of glass blowing at the boat house
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: What have we learned from the Month of Hell so far?...just a couple days in // Brian Evans from Madrona Financial Services with a personal finance report // David Fahrenthold on the continuing discussions around releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files // Charlie Harger Commentary on the legacy of Malcolm-Jamal Warner-LIVE // Linda Gradstein in Jerusalem with an update on the war in Gaza-LIVE // Gee Scott on the legacy of Malcolm-Jamal Warner-LIVE
Jill Schlesinger on the battle between President Trump and Jerome Powell, and how it could impact the economy // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — our weekly check in at the King County Prosecutor's Office // Kirk Herbstreit on the outlook for the Huskies football season and his new docuseries "Fueled By" // Charlie Harger Commentary on coming together to celebrate youth sports // Gee Scott on the Seahawks releasing tight end Noah Fant
Michael Wallace on the Jeffrey Epstien files and President Trump's medical diagnosis // The Rick Rizzs Show: Big All Star Week for the Mariners, second half of the season begins // Gee Scott on his interview with Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank // Herb Weisbaum on how to get the most bang for your buck when booking hotels // Paul Holden with a weekend planner
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Preparing for the month of Hell — massive closure on NB I-5 // Luke Duecy with "Tech Talk" — looking at the regulations around artificial intelligence // Brett Samuels on the continuing arguments around Jeffrey Epstein // Willie James Inman on the feud between President Trump and Jerome Powell // Gee Scott on the pettiness of the "Spite House"
Candace DeMatteis on outbreaks of measles, and misinformation surrounding vaccines // Gwen Baumgardner on deportation flights out of Boeing Field // Rob McKenna on a legal battle between President Trump and a district judge in California over ICE agents profiling people // Taurean Small on lawmakers voting on a rescission package with cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting // Ted Buehner on the hottest day of the year, and what to expect as the week continues // Gee Scott on King County Cou...
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
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
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 followi...
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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"
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
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
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 I...
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
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
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
Seattle's mayoral race is in full swing, with candidates campaigning as much as possible before the November 2025 election.
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
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
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
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 Scot...
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
