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Highlights - The John Curley & Jake Skorheim Show

Every weekday, John Curley and Jake Skorheim have an irreverent take on the news. From big stories to small ones, they all get the Curley and Elliker treatment and you’ll be left laughing and thinking about the headlines in different way.
May 27, 2024

What's fair when it comes to transgender people competing in sports?

Elizabeth Wilson's middle-school daughter took second place in the invitation-only Junior Olympic race for the 1600, but Wilson believes the first-place winner had an unfair advantage.   (15:56)
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May 24, 2024

Micki Gamez on attending Caitlin Clark's first game WNBA game in Seattle

More than 18,000 fans were in attendance to watch the Seattle Storm take on Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, including the 12-year-old girls’ Seattle Rotary Lady Style Basketball team.   (17:53)
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May 13, 2024

John and Jake: Spokane-born lawyer gets inside look at Trump trial

Spokane-born personal injury attorney Jon Selden was so infatuated with the trial he decided to skip his 21st wedding anniversary to attend.   (09:16)
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May 1, 2024

John and Shari speak with the lawyer representing four women who are suing SPD.

Four women working for the Seattle Police Department have accused its leadership of sexually harassing them and discriminating against them. Sumeer Singla is the lawyer representi...   (13:40)
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April 23, 2024

Mark Mullet wants WA's bill barring A.I.-generated deepfakes of minors to be adopted nationally

After Washington Senator Mark Mullet's (D-Issaquah) daughter, Caroline, witnessed her friends become victims of a specific sex crime -- being the subject of A.I.-generated sexuall...   (10:59)
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March 16, 2024

John Curley shares the astonishing story of local winner Scott Fitzsimmons

The license plate "I-1THIS" (translating to "I won this") is more than creative, it comes with a story of triumph. John Curley recounted the tale of the man with the winning plate.   (09:35)
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March 14, 2024

John Curley's life advice: Start your day by dancing naked to Andrea Bocelli

Most people are fairly repetitive in the morning, doing the same thing all the time because they can't handle a lot of stress. You're your most habitual in the morning if you thin...   (11:41)
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March 13, 2024

Jason Roth's Squatter is FINALLY Evicted!

Jason became an unwitting local celebrity of sorts after a man squatted in his home for almost two years forcing Jason and his dog to live out of their van.   Well, the nightmare is finally over!   (10:37)
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March 13, 2024

Congressman Jim Walsh on a New Proposed Snitch Line in Washington

Congressman Jim Walsh shares the dark side to a bill with good intentions that could criminalize free speech in our state   (11:50)
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February 29, 2024

Senator Mark Mullet joins the John Curley & Shari Elliker Show

John calls him "the only common sense Democrat in Washington" and in a state that ONLY seems to elect democrats, Senator Mark Mullet might be our best hope at putting someone reasonable in the Governor's office in November.   (16:04)
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February 29, 2024

Foster Mom Traci Jefferson is Fighting to Protect Children at Risk

A peaceful rally to support legislative changes to the Keeping Families Together Act is scheduled for 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29, at the Washington state Capitol in Olymp...   (11:58)
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January 3, 2024

Cliff Mass: 'I don't think they can say' 2023 was the hottest year on record

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) stated there's a more than 99% chance that 2023 was the hottest year on record according to the recorded global ave...   (07:24)
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November 30, 2023

Brandi Kruse on John and Shari: Convicted murderer could shed 10 years of sentence 'because he's black'

"What is the true story here? The defense attorney, who's a public defender, her name is Mary K. High, so she's paid for by taxpayer funds," Kruse said on the show. "She works for...   (19:51)
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November 24, 2023

John and Jake Skorheim talk about Black Friday and more

John and guest co-host, Jake Skorheim of KIRO Nights, talk about the history of Black Friday and whether they think it's still the "thing" that it used to be.    (10:39)
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November 16, 2023

Bob Kettle: 'We weren't going to move forward with the current city council'

As Kettle awaits the city's official announcement of his victory to represent District 7, he joined the John and Shari Show to discuss the three most prominent issues in Seattle: Public safety, public health and wellness.   (17:18)
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September 11, 2023

Seahawks play-by-play announcer Steve Raible's advice to new broadcasters

John's son Ry called his first football game this weekend. Ry talks about the mistakes he made and gets some advice from one of the best in the business: Seahawks play-by-play announcer Steve Raible.    (17:19)
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August 22, 2023

John Curley keeps pushing his "expiration date"

In 2012, John Curley announced that in 10 years "I will be 60-years-old, and I will be dead."  It's 2023, but Curley is still kicking. Eleven years later, he explains why.    (15:23)
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July 27, 2023

Runaway trans kids: fact-checking with Rep. Jim Walsh

Rep. Jim Walsh joins John and Shari to explain some of the misunderstandings around what the law is for runaway trans kids. He also discusses what's next now that the referendum t...   (16:39)
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June 6, 2023

Is it harder to be trans now than it was 15 years ago?

Listener Ericka wrote into the show last week in response to some stories John and Shari were talking about regarding trans people.  “My granddaughter who is 15 now was born ri...   (17:50)
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May 30, 2023

Former Washington teacher of the year raises concerns about science curriculum

2011 Washington state Teacher of the Year Vanessa Ramsey talks to John and Shari about changing science curriculum. Ramsey warns Washington state administrators are taking rationality out of science lessons.    (12:01)
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May 18, 2023

Who will tell you if the state wants to relocate sex predators to your neighborhood?

Governor Jay Inslee has vetoed part of a bill that would have required communities to receive advance notice if a sexually violent predator is relocated there. Pierce County Sheri...   (14:27)
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May 17, 2023

Piroshky, Piroshky owner enters the Seattle City Council race

Olga Sagan, the owner of Piroshky, Piroshky bakery chain, entered the race for Seattle City Council Position 7. She joins John Curley to discuss why she's running and how she hopes to change the city.    (15:26)
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May 8, 2023

What happened to Temar Boggs?

Temar Boggs went viral nearly 10-years ago when he rescued a 5-year-old girl by pursuing her kidnapper on his bike.  The Lancaster, Pennsylvania teen was lauded as a hero and mad...   (20:09)
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April 10, 2023

We should overturn the unpopular long term care tax

John and Shari talk to Rep. Peter Abbarno about his attempts to overturn the unpopular long term care tax before it takes effect in July.    (16:44)
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March 15, 2023

A listener tells her story of beating drug addiction

After a segment we did about public drug use, listener Marguerite in Lacey wrote in to share this:  “My mom died 8 months into my addiction, 3 months later my Son was sexually ...   (18:40)
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March 14, 2023

The heart wrenching story of why John's friend visits Okanagan three times a year

John got emotional retelling his friend's story of why he visits the grave of his aunt three times a year.    (10:17)
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March 3, 2023

What does it take to become a Seahawks cheerleader?

John talks about his experience judging aspiring SeaGals years back. He still remembers the dance they performed for him.    (08:13)
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February 24, 2023

Should you get pulled over for a broken tail light?

Washington state Representative Chipalo Street is proposing legislation to limit the reasons police can use to justify pulling drivers over. He talks to John and Shari about what ...   (18:52)
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February 8, 2023

Seattle Schools weighs consolidation as enrollment plummets

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November 17, 2022

Spike and Shari tackle the Taylor Swift fiasco

After the dramatic affair of Ticketmaster's website crashing, making it unable to purchase "presale" tickets for Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour," Senator Amy Klobuchar voiced "serious ...   (10:17)
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October 3, 2022

How to limit your kid's candy intake this Halloween

John Curley went to ridiculous lengths to make sure his young kids never got their hands on candy, even on the holiday most known for its consumption.      (10:08)
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September 22, 2022

Who will be America's Favorite Pet?

Caylei Wright is the caretaker of Nessie the Cow, one of the current front runners in the race for America's Favorite Pet.  Wright tells John and Shari about the importance of taking in rescue farm animals.    (11:59)
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August 25, 2022

Actor Joel McHale explains the mail delivery problem on Vashon Island

It's an unusual day for The John Curley and Shari Elliker Show.  We don't usually have guests on, but today we had a big one: actor Joel McHale.  Known for roles on shows like T...   (15:27)
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July 29, 2022

Hour 1: AG Ferguson's office confirms civil rights investigation into Seattle Pacific University

3PM - AG Ferguson's office confirms civil rights investigation into Seattle Pacific University // Will Smith addresses Oscars slap in new video // Scammers pretending to play violin for money a 'nationwide issue,' police say    (33:17)
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May 19, 2022

Does your boss truly care about your happiness?

Does your boss truly care about your happiness? A New York Times report addresses the new school philosophies to keep employees happy, but Shari isn't buying it.    (09:08)
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May 15, 2022

John gets choked up listening to ESPN's Scott Van Pelt talk about his dog

I’m glad Shari was not on the show Friday. My old friend Spike O’Neill sat in. We might not have done this story if Shari was on.  It would have been too upsettin...   (09:56)
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May 10, 2022

Why John jumped out of a window in California

John missed a couple days of the show last week while serving as an auctioneer in Sonoma, California. It wasn't all sunshine and wine though. John had to get creative at one point to escape a dinner party.    (09:24)
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April 29, 2022

Beatles in Seattle

Feliks Banel, filling-in for John Curley, tells the story of the Beatles performing in Seattle on the 58th anniversary of their visit.    (16:36)
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April 18, 2022

Who would actually benefit from student loan cancellation?

In a recent tweet, Congressmember Pramila Jaypal said "Student debt cancellation is racial justice. Student debt cancellation is gender justice. Student debt cancellation is econo...   (06:03)
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February 22, 2022

John Curley shares his story about a loud restaurant

Host John Curley went out to eat at a restaurant with friends that he says "was obviously not a restaurant designed for people over 50." Producer Andrew helps set the scene with some extra loud music during this segment.   (06:49)
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February 18, 2022

John Curley was once a 'very pale' extra on 'Baywatch'

Shari Elliker doubted that John Curley was really on "Batwatch," so John called up his good friend Jim Dever do backup his story.   (08:36)
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January 24, 2022

Myth Bustin' with Todd Myers

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center is the guy who actually digs into all the data we have on the environment.  You might've heard something about decreasing snowpack ...   (18:49)
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January 17, 2022

That's Tom (Final Mix)

Jacob Ryan Smith, an extremely talented composer and lyricist, got a call from John Curley. Jacob and John had to work together composing a song for ‘Tom‘s final show. The song can be heard here.    (04:02)
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January 17, 2022

Letter Theme on the John Curley and Shari Elliker show

John Curley called Jacob Ryan Smith and asked him to compose a short song no more than 30 seconds that would be catchy and annoying. Curley was going for what is known as an ear w...   (01:51)
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December 2, 2021

John Curley commissions Sondheim-inspired song for Tom Tangney's final show

As part of Tom Tangney's final send-off, co-host John Curley commissioned a farewell song, written and performed by singer and composer Jacob Ryan Smith.    (03:53)
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November 22, 2021

Tom Tangney on his decision to retire after 27 years at KIRO Radio

After nearly three decades at KIRO Radio, Tom & Curley Show co-host Tom Tangney is retiring, with his final show set for Wednesday, December 1.    (17:32)
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November 9, 2021

What are the rules for fan etiquette at Seattle Kraken games?

Sit or stand? Tom and Curley attempt to figure out the unspoken rules for Seattle hockey fans at Seattle Kraken games.    (07:53)
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November 8, 2021

Portland hotel hosted 'pay-per-view' autopsy of human corpses

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October 21, 2021

Nicole Jennings on unemployment for vaccine refusers

Will people who quit their jobs over the vaccine mandate still be able to get unemployment? Reporter Nicole Jennings stops by to discuss.    (10:38)
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October 6, 2021

Seattle Kraken's Tod Leiweke on what to expect from the upcoming season

Tod Leiweke -- part-owner, president, and chief executive officer of the Seattle Kraken -- on what to expect from the upcoming Kraken season.   (18:32)
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September 27, 2021

Brett Waller, director of government affairs for the Washington Multifamily Housing Association

Brett Waller, director of government affairs for the Washington Multifamily Housing Association, on Seattle's new rental rules and the extended eviction moratorium.   (10:38)
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September 14, 2021

The Tom & Curley Show is interrupted by a squirrel in the cabin

The Tom & Curley Show was interrupted by a squirrel in John Curley's cabin, brought in by his dogs.   (05:18)
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August 10, 2021

Former AG Rob McKenna on the legality of Gov. Inslee's vaccine mandate

Former State Attorney General Rob McKenna on the legality of vaccine mandates.   (12:30)
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July 30, 2021

Is Seattle a no man's land on crime?

Host Tom Tangney and guest host Shari Elliker respond to a Seattle Times' column titled: "How the City Council left Seattle in a no man’s land on crime."   (07:54)
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July 26, 2021

The Karlos Dillard story is even more complicated than people realize

Karlos Dillard went viral after posting video of a man allegedly hassling him for not paying for his drinks at an Edmonds bar even though he'd already given his bartender his card...   (19:41)
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June 19, 2021

John Curley on his final moments with his dad

Ahead of Father's Day this year, John took a segment of the show to talk about his last words to his dead before his death.   (10:45)
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May 5, 2021

As more people are vaccinated, will they ride the bus again?

Tom & Curley discuss a recent survey on Metro ridership and whether or not people are returning to buses as vaccination numbers increase.   (04:12)
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April 5, 2021

Seattle area tops the U.S. for willingness to get a COVID vaccine

A study finds that Seattle area tops the U.S. for willingness to get a COVID vaccine, after a shift in attitudes.   (12:25)
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March 19, 2021

'Major area’ of Seattle could forbid most cars under city’s new, greener transportation plan

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March 15, 2021

Restaurant workers frustrated over not being eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

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March 8, 2021

Hour 3 Does anyone really want to be mayor of Seattle

living next to a house being built   (05:13)
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January 20, 2021

Biden Inaugurated as the 46th President Amid a Cascade of Crises//Trump Leaves Washington the Way He Entered—as a Political Outsider

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December 30, 2020

COVID hasn’t spread among Seattle’s homeless

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December 7, 2020

Tom and Curley react to Mayor Durkan's announcement that she won't run for reelection

John Curley is wondering how hard it really is to run Seattle while running for reelection. Tom Tangney says he thinks Mayor Durkan was overwhelmed by the events of 2020 that she had no way of predicting when she ran for mayor.   (16:33)
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December 4, 2020

Thousands of Washington residents receive overpayment notices for unemployment benefits

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November 13, 2020

Who should get the COVID vaccine first: the vulnerable, or super-spreaders?

Tom & Curley discuss the distribution of an eventual COVID-19 vaccine, and whether it would be best to give it to the vulnerable or the super-spreaders first.    (10:08)
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October 9, 2020

Takeaways on Gov. Inslee and Loren Culp debate

Gov. Inslee and Loren Culp debate crime, coronavirus and climate in Washington gubernatorial debate   (17:15)
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October 7, 2020

Regal Cinemas Suspending Operations at All U.S. Locations

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October 2, 2020

Tom & Curley react to President Trump's COVID diagnosis

Tom & Curley react to the announcement that President Trump and Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19.    (18:14)
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July 15, 2020

Seattle's Canlis embarks on its next venture: The Crab Shack

The safest restaurant in the country? Seattle’s Canlis announces its Crab Shack plan, yet another new venture for the famous restaurant amid the pandemic.   (05:56)
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April 10, 2020

Bars can’t sell cocktails to-go, so they’re selling cocktail kits

Tom and Curley discuss how Seattle’s bars can’t sell cocktails to-go during the coronavirus pandemic, so they’re selling cocktail kits instead.   (08:11)
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March 27, 2020

Lee Stallman, owner of Fall City Firearms

Lee Stallman, owner of Fall City Firearms, joins the Tom & Curley Show to discuss business in the time of coronavirus and the impact of "non-essential" business closures in Gov. Inslee's Stay Home, Stay Healthy order.    (11:00)
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February 13, 2020

New school restraint bill would help deal with disruptive students

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January 31, 2020

New King County bill would tax businesses with workers who earn $150,000+

In what appears to be a second version of the head tax, a proposed bill would tax businesses with highly paid employees.   (09:59)
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January 17, 2020

Study: Pacific Northwest drivers feel compelled to head to work on snow days

A Pemco study found that drivers in the Pacific Northwest fell pressure to drive in, and are confident about their ability to drive in the snow.   (05:35)
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January 6, 2020

Report: Number of Seattle renters on par with homeowners

According to the Seattle Times, there are as many renters in Seattle as homeowners for the first time in years.   (08:01)
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January 3, 2020

John Curley's adventures with airplane armrest battles

Curley discusses his tactics for gaining ground on limited airplane armrests.   (03:58)
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December 16, 2019

Newsstand at Pike Place Market to close after 40 years

After 40 years of selling newspapers and magazine, the First and Pike News stand is closing.     (07:29)
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November 21, 2019

How the money flowing between Seattle and the state is breeding resentment

Tom and Curley discuss the money flowing out of King County, and back to King County, for various projects.   (06:38)
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November 18, 2019

Not in my backyard, except when it comes to Seattle homeless

The fellas discuss Seattleites allowing homeless people to live in their backyards.   (07:32)
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November 15, 2019

Data shows younger Seattle residents voted later, creating progressive surge

Feliks and Tom discuss how younger voters voted later, creating a progressive surge.   (03:16)
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November 15, 2019

Tom went to LA to watch the new Scorsese movie "The Irishman." He got to ask star Al Pacino one question.

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November 11, 2019

Judge rules Value Village deceived public by marketing itself as charity

Tom and Curley discuss the AG lawsuit and ruling.   (04:55)
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November 4, 2019

How the influx of new Seattle residents is reshaping local politics

Tom and Curley discuss how local elections may be impacted by the influx of new Seattle residents.   (07:04)
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November 1, 2019

The everlasting search to find a second airport to offset Sea-Tac

The search for another airport to offset crowds at Sea-Tac has been renewed.   (06:51)
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October 30, 2019

Providing hospice care to homeless Washingtonians in their last days

Tom and Curley look at hospice care for homeless Washingtonians.   (04:51)
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October 24, 2019

Curley's letter to his brother, sister after their mother died

John Curley's mother recently passed away. On the plane ride home, he wrote a letter to his brother and sister.    (08:20)
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October 16, 2019

Medina -- home of Gates and Bezos -- is having budget issues

Medina, known sometimes Washington's Gold Coast, is looking to raise property taxes because of budget issues.   (04:44)
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October 7, 2019

Sammamish's median household income highest in U.S. Census

Tom and Curley discuss how Sammamish topped median household income in the country, where Curley happens to live.   (09:18)
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September 30, 2019

John Curley's adventures falling off the stage at an auction

John fell off a stage at an auction over the weekend.   (03:39)
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September 18, 2019

Sound Transit long concerned with security for light rail passengers

Even before the recent shooting at Westlake Station, Sound Transit was concerned with security and adding more police and guards.   (05:24)
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September 16, 2019

How rising costs of living are transforming the Seattle political landscape

Tom and Curley discuss the changing political landscape and rising costs of living.   (11:04)
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September 12, 2019

Lime bike fleet is partially down with dead batteries, but recharging is underway

Much of the Lime fleet is idle at the moment as result of heavy usage during Labor Day weekend, as well employees' days, a Lime spokeperson told The Seattle Times.   (03:46)
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September 11, 2019

Seattle police issuing fewest amount of tickets in years, down 18%

Seattle police are issuing the fewest amount of tickets for traffic violations in years. Tom & Curley discuss why.   (08:52)
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September 6, 2019

Liberty state's push to secede from Washington gets a press conference

Proponents of Washington splitting into two states recently held a press conference.   (04:18)
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September 4, 2019

Why Seattle taxis are still surviving despite Uber and Lyft

Tom and Curley discuss why Seattle taxis are still surviving in Seattle despite companies like Uber and Lyft.   (07:20)
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August 30, 2019

Will the GOP ever recover in Washington state? Fewer identifying as Republicans

John Curley and KTTH's Jason Rantz discuss reports that fewer Washington residents are identifying as Republican.   (06:54)
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August 28, 2019

Congrats Washingtonians, we have the 8th-highest life expectancy in U.S.

Washington residents live on average to 80.2 years, 8th highest in the nation.   (04:28)
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August 23, 2019

New treatment may help fight the rise in Washington meth addiction

Washington meth use is on the rise, but a new treatment for addiction may help lower it.   (09:29)
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August 21, 2019

Bikini baristas' continue to fight appeals court ruling regulating outfits

Tom and Curley discuss how bikini baristas aren’t giving up after appeals court rules Everett can regulate their outfits.   (05:24)
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