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The show for anyone who is or has a boss -- workplace wisdom with heart and humor from both the psychological and business perspectives. Broadcast every Sunday at 11am Pacific on Seattle's KOMO Newsradio. www.TheBossShow.com.
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A Seattle veterinarian is turning her back on offers of a corporate buyout. Dr. Cherri Trusheim is offering her business to her employees instead.Urban Animal will soon be the nation's first employee-owned Veterinary Co-op, thanks in part to the guidance of The Cooperative Way.https://www.thecooperativeway.coop/https://urbananimalnw.com/https://ncb…
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U.S. regulators and 17 states are suing Amazon over allegations the e-commerce behemoth abuses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices on and off its platform, overcharge sellers and stifle competition. The lawsuit is the result of a years-long investigation into the company's businesses and one of the most significant legal challenges br…
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A new poll shows a majority of Seattle voters want to change the direction of City Hall. But those same voters are split on the direction the City Council should take.PLUS: Bremertons praying coach returns for just one game before quitting and heading back to Florida.AND: One of Donald Trumps lawyers could become a star witness for the prosecution.…
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Due to a lack of affordable housing and many other factors, Seattle has been overrun with a crisis of homelessness. At the same time, downtown has a glut of empty office space post-pandemic. So why cant that space be used for shelters, apartments, and condos? An expert will explain why.PLUS: Some Oregon Republicans argue that a new state law should…
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After surrendering to law enforcement for the fourth time, former President Donald Trump poses for the worlds most famous mugshot. Already, both Republicans and Democrats are fundraising off the image.PLUS: Breaking down the first Republican Presidential Primary Debate, even though there was a noticeable absence in the roomAND: The difficulties of …
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The Washington State Republican Party chooses a staunch conservative in State Representative Jim Walsh as its new chairman. But after years of losses in statewide elections, can Walsh reverse the trend?PLUS: Former President Donald Trump is indicted for a fourth timeAND: Why Special Counsel Jack Smith wants to see the former presidents phone.Guests…
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As every level of government appears to spin its wheels on homelessness, the problem is just getting worse. We visit one of the more dangerous encampments in Seattle and speak with neighbors who complain that leaders are doing nothing.PLUS: The Iowa State Fair is this weekend. Well take a look at the Republican presidential contenders looking to im…
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Seattle voters have spoken, and significant change is coming to Seattle City Hall. Regardless of who wins, there will be at least 4 and as many as 8 new City Council members come January 1. Well break down the results of Tuesdays primary and preview the general election.PLUS: Former President Donald Trump is indicted once again. This time for his a…
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During the waning days of COVID the Richland School Board voted to ignore the states mask mandate and directed teachers and staff to make face coverings optional. But vote put the district in legal jeopardy, with teachers licenses at risk and the potentially liable if student were to contract the coronavirus. On the advice of attorneys, the vote wa…
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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-Seattle) makes some controversial, if not anti-Semitic remarks about Israel. The bipartisan response has been swift, and now theres discussion of a possible censure. Well get the latest.PLUS: Another possible indictment of former President Donald Trump is looming. But some of his supporters have already been charged…
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The election is more than a year away, but three lawyers have already said they want to be the next Attorney General. Former US Attorney Nick Brown, State Senator Manka Dhingra, and private attorney Liz Hallock have all filed with Public Disclosure Commission. This week, both Brown and Dhingra join us to discuss the campaign.PLUS: It wasnt just the…
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In something of a slow rollout, former Congressman Dave Reichert has jumped into the race for governor. He filed with the states public disclosure commission last week, and on Friday made his first public comments in a brief video posted online. Now, analysts from both parties say he has the best chance of winning of any Republican in recent memory…
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The U.S. Supreme Court gives conservatives big victories on Affirmative Action, federal student loans, and anti-discrimination laws. Looking at the docket next term, this could just be the beginning. Well break down the rulings with ABC News Legal Analyst Royal Oakes.PLUS: Millennials and Gen-Z are far more likely to believe fake news and disinform…
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Forty-five candidates are seeking seven seats on the Seattle City Council in this years elections. But has public sentiment changed since progressives secured surprise victories in 2019? Well talk to a former candidate and examine the mood of the electorate heading into this summers primary.PLUS: Fewer and fewer Americans are going to church. This,…
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Caleb Heimlich, the long-time head of the Washington Republican Party, announced he is stepping down to spend more time with family. However, hes not done with politics. Heimlich joins us to explain why hes stepping aside.PLUS: Donald Trump was arrested again in Florida, this time of federal charges related to the alleged mishandling of classified …
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State Senator Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) is jumping into the race for governor. Focusing his campaign on tax policy, Mullet is attempting to position himself as more of a centrist than some of the other Democrats in the race.PLUS: Congress reaches a deal to avoid a default, but Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-Seattle) and other progressives, as wel…
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State lawmakers finally come to an agreement on drug laws. Possession of a controlled substance will soon be a gross misdemeanor, and the legislature created the new crime of public drug use. Both are punishable by up to 180 days in jail. While the governor and most lawmakers are celebrating passage of the bill as a bipartisan success, some are der…
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Whether it's fake images or computer-generated voices made to sound like real people, 'deep fakes' and artificial intelligence have become a major concern for lawmakers and lawyers. Is it truly free speech if you are using a computer to put words into someone else's mouth? National security is also an issue. We know our adversaries are using AI aga…
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Governor Jay Inslee announced this week he would not seek re-election. Less than 24 hours later, Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced an 'exploratory campaign' for governor. State Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz has been somewhat cryptic about her intentions, and there's talk of other Democrats jumping into the race. But what about the Republica…
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After state lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on how to handle drug addiction local governments are scrambling to pass their own laws, as Washington's ban on possessing controlled substances will expire on July 1st. Each party is blaming the other for the legislature's inability to act, while the public is caught in the middle. We'll hear from…
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With just hours remaining in the legislative session, lawmakers must wrap up a whirlwind debate on how to handle drug possession. Central to the dispute is whether it should be a felony, a misdemeanor, or even a crime at all. But even more urgently, the House and Senate must also agree on a budget to avoid being called back to Olympia. We'll break …
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Late Friday, two federal judges issued conflicting rulings on mifepristone, a drug commonly used in abortions. One judge ruled FDA approval should be rescinded, though he stayed his ruling pending appeal. Another judge ruled access to the drug should be expanded. We'll take a look at the rulings, plus examine Washington state's contingency plan tha…
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After more than a decade, Seattle Police say it is time to end the federal consent decree that governs the department's policies. Saying they have made significant strides in ending biased policing and unnecessary use of force, both Chief Adrian Diaz and Assistant US Attorney General Kristen Clarke are petitioning the Court to reduce the level of f…
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It's never too early to start thinking about the next election, so with that in mind we'll take a look at the state of the race for Washington governor. Who's in? Who's out? And will Republicans actually have a shot this time around? We'll attempt to answer these questions with Paul Queary of the Washington Observer.PLUS: A north Idaho hospital say…
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Despite high-profile disagreements over police pursuits and tax policy, legislative leaders say this has been the most cooperative and bipartisan session in years. Much of that change is attributed to the fact that lawmakers are meeting in-person for the first time since the pandemic.PLUS: How stable are the nation's banks? After the collapse of Si…
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In what could signal a shift for the GOP, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is using the power of government in an attempt to control the actions of private industry. After a public spat with Disney over education policy, he wrestled control away from the company over the private district that includes Disneyland. He also signed a law that fines social…
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