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Before his passing in 2023, Dori Monson was a hard-hitting, side-splitting and (occasionally) gut-wrenching government watchdog. A Dori Monson Show feature had been honored with two national Edward R. Murrow awards. Dori was also a finalist for the National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award’s Radio Large Market Host of the Year.
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Angela Poe Russell: Enough with the debate over Pride Flags
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With June being Pride month, there’s been a lot of discourse and debate over flags and proclamations and what should the government's role be in all this. KIRO Newsradio's Angela Poe Russell says Juneteenth is the perfect time to talk about it.
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Angela Poe Russell: Should our government be in the flag business?
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With June being Pride month, there’s been a lot of discourse and debate over flags and proclamations and what should the government's role be in all this. KIRO Radio’s Angela Poe Russell says Juneteenth is the perfect time to talk about it. Here she is with today’s commentary.
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Matt Markovich: How did you spend father's day?
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How did you spend father's day? Was it with your father, or remembering him with a barbeque or something fun. It today's commentary, KIRO Newsradio's Matt Markovich has some words for fathers who don't get what father's day is all about.
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Following the ruling by the Supreme Court rejecting a challenge to mifepristone, could the next challenge surronding reproductive rights be a battle over men?
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Travis Mayfield: Why Are Left-Lane Campers Taking Over?
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Left-lane camping has been a problem around here for as long as I can remember. No matter how many public awareness campaigns the traffic commission undertakes, no matter how many emphasis patrols the WSP rolls out, no matter how many times we collectively complain… the campers keep camping.
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Angela Poe Russell: Is it time to put police back in Seattle schools?
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As Garfield High School and the larger community grieve the loss of another student to gun violence, some are calling for a return to school resource officers. Here’s Angela Poe Russell with today’s commentary.
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Matt Markovich: What exactly is a weather forecast?
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Studies show that Weather is the most important element in newscast, that's why a TV station's metorologist appears five times in a single every hour. After KIRO Newsradio's Matt Markovich felt rain when it was predicted to be dry, he wanted to know more about what exactly IS a weather forecast
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Dave Ross: We do not need to protect toll lane users from their own choices
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In today's commentary Dave Ross takes a look at the daily high that drivers are seeing on our toll roads. But he asks the question, why should we tell people what to do with their money?
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Travis Mayfield: Sometimes All It Takes is Thread and a Ladder
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Thread and a ladder. That was one visitor’s response to an act of bigotry in our backyard. And in that simple, practical response there is an example for the rest of us.
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Earlier this week in Congress, Republicans were grilling Attorney General Merrick Garland -- implying that he's weaponized the Justice Department and even conspired to arrange Donald Trump's conviction in New York.
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Matt Markovich: Where's the Presidential Visit service fee?
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President Biden and Vice President Harris visit Seattle recently to raise money for their campaigns. KIRO Newsradio's Matt Markovich believes we are all owed a service fee for our collective inconvenience.
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100 asylum seekers who were originally being hosted by a church now face eviction from a tent encampment in Kent. Most of them don't speak English. Their nomadic journey has KIRO's Matt Markovich wondering -- who will be responsible for them?
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Dave Ross: If popularity creates immunity, maybe the 'Belltown Hellcat Bandit' should run for president
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A lot of completely normal Americans believe Trump should have gone free, and he probably will because of his popularity. Which, believe it or not, brings me to the case of Seattle’s own Belltown Hellcat. He’s the guy who goes tearing through Downtown Seattle at night in his unmuffled souped-up Dodge Charger at 107 miles an hour.…
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Travis Mayfield: Congress Must Act to Begin “Truth and Healing” for Native Families
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Travis Mayfield reacts to the investigation by the Washington Post into "Indian Boarding Schools" that exisited in the United States for over 100 years
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Angela Poe Russell: It’s time to reimagine public restrooms
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In cities throughout the country and here at home, business and public facilities are grappling with how to reimagine public restrooms to be more inclusive. In today’s Commentary, Angela Poe Russell explores the unintended consequence of some of the recent remodels.
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Last week on Seattle's Morning News, Dave Ross learned about a performance at Benroya Hall featuring a Ukrainian Orchestra. He attended the show and reflected on what he saw.
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Travis Mayfield: Beloved Teacher Forced Out Because of Who He Dates?
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By all counts, Jacob Knight was a loved and top performing 5th grade teacher. Parents jockeyed to get their kids into his class. Kids adored him. The district gave him the highest marks on performance reviews. Then suddenly that changed and within a year Knight was out of a job. What changed?
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Dave Ross: Living defensively has its limits when facing 'forever chemicals'
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I heard Angela’s commentary yesterday about pedestrians and how they tend to think of a crosswalk as having a protective force field because the law says it’s the driver’s responsibility to stop. Her point? The law may well be on your side, but the law won’t hit the brakes if the driver doesn’t see you. There’s a bigger lesson here though. On the f…
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Angela Poe Russell: An Important PSA for Pedestrians
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You ever heard that saying, you can be dead right? That definitely applies to today’s commentary which Angela Poe Russell has deemed a timely public service announcement.
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Matt Markovich: Who do you trust telling the truth?
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There's some startling revelations coming from a new poll about artificial intelligence and the presidential election. It basically says - don't trust anyone. So who do you trust telling the truth? Matt Markovich wondered want the 'most trusted man in America" would think.
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Dave Ross: Don't look to the government to protect kids from social media
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Planning on the government saving your kids from social media? You might want to have a plan B.
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Travis Mayfield: We’re All a Little Sus, But We Also Can Do Better
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This week our son called me sus. Its short for suspect and gen alpha slang for shady. He’s not wrong. I still call things cool or awesome without irony. I often wear ankle socks (which the internet says makes me old). I’ve never downloaded Tik Tok and I still don’t understand what Skibidi Toilet even is. But here’s the thing…I’m also not upset abou…
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Ted Buehner: Confidence is key when it comes to emergency preparedness
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The time is now for Washington to learn from last summer's tragic Lahaina fires, KIRO Radio Meteorologist Ted Buehner explains why.
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Angela Poe Russell: What we can all learn from Harrison Butker’s shocking speech
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That’s why the commencement speech by Kansas City Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker caught me off guard. His theme: Stay in your lane. But he spent the first 15 minutes veering outside of it, criticizing many things and people -- the president, birth control, the COVID-19 response, priests, bishops, Catholics, Pride Month, shacking up, the emasculation…
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Matt Markovich: What do President Joe Biden and Sammy Sosa have in common?
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President Biden's weekend visit inconvenienced a lot of people - and for what. In today's commentary, KIRO's Matt Markovich says his visit is no different from what baseball's Sammy Sosa is doing.
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Dave Ross: Regulate the modern day "Slam Book"
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We as broadcasters are held responsible for what we put out on the airwaves, so why not treat social media companies and the content they produce the same way?
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Travis Mayfield: State Lawmakers Must Fix Broken School Funding System
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This week the school board of Seattle Public Schools voted to move forward with a plan that could lead to the closure of over ¼ of the district’s current elementary schools, and that means changes are coming to parents across the district.
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Paul Holden: Washington state has the right idea when it comes to sports betting
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Washington state has unique laws when it comes to sports betting, allowing it, but only at casinos. Paul Holden used to scoff at this law, but now, after being able to bet without that restricition, he's changed his mind.
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Angela Poe Russell: Don’t fall for this trap when watching the news
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As protests continue on college campuses, so does the constant media coverage. In today’s commentary, Angela Poe Russell discusses why some of it is lacking.
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Is the new era of politicians more or less authentic than their counterparts? Dave Ross uses South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as an example
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Travis Mayfield: Congress Must Act Aggressively To Protect Us From Scammers
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So many of us think we are too smart to be scammed. But what if you get scammed by no fault of your own…and everything you own is at risk?
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Spike O'Neil: Is it really a operating at a loss if you are bringing good health?
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Recently, Walmart announced that they will be closing all 51 healthcare and telehealth facilities across multiple states. This after promises to expand these community enriching programs just a year ago. They cite not being able to operate these facilities at a profit. Walmart, one of the most profitable corporations on earth, owned by the wealthie…
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A surprising number of people checked out the grand opening of the new "2" light rail line. And while that brings promise, are the areas around the line ready for the change the line might bring?
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Matt Butler: Time for food delivery apps to "Pay Up"
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App companies have figured out how to offload the costs of maintenance, insurance, and the ever-variable and rising cost of gas, onto the employee. Which is smart business. But also puts more burden on the workers to maintain the equipment needed to do the job. Big tech develops and maintain the app and provide customer service, but the actual work…
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Dave Ross: Does the right to protest outweigh the right to learn?
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Dave Ross reflects on the protests he experienced during his time at Cornell and the impacts they had on his college experience and how he views the protests happening on today's college campuses.
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Charlie Harger: White House Press’ ‘Nerd Prom’ is a bad look
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It’s the event where journalists, who usually report on the White House, instead wine-and-dine with the president, political leaders, lobbyists and a who’s who of D.C. power. There’s a comedian, the president cracks jokes and it’s all live on CNN — what’s not to love? Well, everything
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Jack Stine: Choosing kindness over bitterness
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Recently, Jack Stine had a major philosophic shift in my personal life that has resulted in me being a happier and joyful person.
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Angela Poe Russell: Some free answers for Seattle School’s $100,000 question.
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It’s the $100,000 question. Why is enrollment declining at Seattle Public Schools? It received a grant of that amount to investigate the matter. But in today’s commentary brought to you by WAFed bank - Angela Poe Russell offers some answers - free of charge.
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Matt Markovich: Compassion needs accountability
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A pastor friend of mine has a personal policy that whenever a street beggar asks him for money, he gives them whatever he has in his pocket. He says sometimes it painful when he pulls out a couple of $20 dollar bills – but he gives it away – asking no questions on how it will be used. I’m not that generous – some might even say - I’m not that compa…
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Dave Ross shares his thoughts on being in the path of totality duirng his recent vacation
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Spike O'Neil: Provide a Bed, a Bath, and help take people Beyond their struggles
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Spike O'Neil loves art, but thinks the plans to convert an old Bed Bath and Beyond to an art space, isn't the right move.
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Angela Poe Russell: Looking at the death of O.J. Simpson
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O.J. Simpson death reminds the U.S. of its persistent judicial problem. Angela Poe Russell says.
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Jack Stine: Random acts of kindness keep our society functioning
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“I gave a stranger on the internet money for bras” is a phrase which will usually illicit a series of uncomfortable questions. ‘Was it an onlyfans girl?’ ‘Was it for naked pictures?’ ‘why are you paying people for naked pictures?’ would all be acceptable first reactions to that statement. But Jack gave a stranger on the internet money for nothing i…
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Travis Mayfield on grief and the loss of his son
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"It has been eight years and two days since our son Tommy died," Travis Mayfield said on Friday, April 12, 2024. He was 2 1/2 years old when he passed away.
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Greg Tomlin: Maybe aging rock stars keep performing for reasons outside of money
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Life on the road seems par for the course rather than anomalous for these aging rock stars who continue to tour late in their lives.
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Angela Poe Russell: You never know where your next big life lesson will come from.
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At SeaTac airport, while getting on the train that takes you to various gates, I saw something I’ve seen dozens of times before. But never thought much of it. The train doors were about to close and I spotted a guy running as fast he could towards the vehicle in hopes he could squeeze inside before the doors shut. Unfortunately he just missed it. I…
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Greg Tomlin: A Perfect Spring Break Staycation
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Spring Break is a time for trips for many, but that isn't always case for some families. This year, Greg Tomlin and his family decided that instead of dealing with the hustle and bustle of traveling, it was time for a staycation, and that can be just as good, if not better.
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Travis Mayfield: LGBTQ People Show True Heart In Face of Hateful New Laws
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48-thousand paper hearts of every color fluttered through the air inside the Idaho State Capitol rotunda this week. Travis Mayfield tells us why this was a a response to hate
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Spike O'Neil: Holding out for a warmer Summer
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Spike O'Neil reminds us to hang in there, the sunny skies are almost here to stay!
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Angela Poe Russell: Why Florida's social media law is a step in the right direction
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Florida's governor and the legislature have been on a roll lately with several controversial legislative actions. However, one of them is worth replicating.
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