Best KIRO Radio 97.3 FM Podcasts (2025)

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Hour 3: Sweet Deal 35:50

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King County Sheriff's Department offers a $40,000 signing bonus // Local woman is one of just 10 people selected as a candidate for astronaut program // 710 Seattle Sports' Mike Lefko on the Mariners odds of winning the World Series // KIRO Newsradio's Senior Traffic Reporter Chris Sullivan joins the show! It's time to either buy an EV this weekend…

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Hour 2: Waiting For Marriage 35:48

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Median income for Seattle married couples with kids passes $250K. And why is marriage increasingly for the affluent? // Jake's kids find a dead bird // You talk to your pet. Pet psychics help your pet talk back. But what happens when your pet is a little... demonic?

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Hour 1: School Me 35:28

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First Things First: Seattle police chief ready to support school engagement officers at public high schools // More details on the possible remains of Travis Decker // Trump and Tylenol // Jimmy Kimmel will be back on air tonight - but not in Seattle

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Hour 3: Three is A Magic Number 34:16

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KIRO Newsradio's Aaron Granillo joins us to talk about what the Mariners need to clinch a spot in the playoffs, and if Cal Raleigh has earned MVP // Spike takes the truly unpleasant Mrs. O'Neill to a Savannah Bananas game! // New placards are coming to King County food businesses. But they're not about food safety! // Your texts!…

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Hour 2: Jobless and Homeless? 35:29

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Jimmy Kimmel will return to air on Tuesday night // Mayor Harrell wants other cities to contribute more to the King County Regional Homeless Authority // Jacob and his girlfriend dealt with a homeless person defecating on their porch. Will they leave the neighborhood over it? // Seattle startup raises $2.5M to analyze retail worker conversations us…

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Hour 1: Moustaches and Cheeto Dust 37:03

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Laura’s weekend was spent off the grid, but Spike was watching a winning sports weekend all-around. Mariners Superfans, Charlie Harger from Seattle's Morning News and KIRO Newsradio Anchor Aaron Granillo, join the show to talk about America's pastime that might just unite a divided nation // Seahawks decimate the Saints, Huskies take the Apple Cup …

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Hour 3: Make Some Real Change 34:40

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2pm - FRIDAY FAVORITES! Laura joins the ONE LUNCH chants of Seattle's high school students // Scofflaw Spike accidentally uncovers a lack of light rail enforcement // Jake defends Kroger closing their Everett Fred Meyer location // Your texts!

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Hour 2: I Bet On The Right Horse 34:27

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1pm - A prominent labor group in Seattle backs BOTH mayoral candidates // Harrell wants to raise taxes to pay for more CARE team members — and stop cops from accompanying them // We're SO close! The Mariners need to beat the Astros to win the AL West. KIRO Newsradio Anchor and Mariners Superfan Aaron Granillo thinks they can do it // SeaTac scores …

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Hour 1: Stormy Skies 33:47

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12pm - It's a sad day for the Seattle Storm, but mostly for Spike // The remains of Travis Decker have possibly been found -- less than a mile from where the girls were found // WSDOT is having a little fun as new tolling comes to SR 167 // Jake and Spike reflect on Friday movie nights and treasuring time with your kids // Behind the scenes of Jimm…

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Hour 3: An Electrifying Conversation 35:38

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2pm - State Senator Marko Liias joins us to answer questions about Washington's first hybrid ferry. After mechanical issues and cost overrun, is it worth continuing the electrification effort? And how do we get more boats on the water, faster — so Jake doesn't have to sit in the ferry line every weekend? // After Spike 'jumped' light rail enforceme…

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Hour 2: Some Teeth On That One 35:54

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1pm - Kent School District Superintendent under review after not lowering flag after Charlie Kirk's assassination // Students at an Oregon school protest against their teacher for his Kirk post // Jimmy Kimmel was suspended for his opening monologue. Was it about Charlie Kirk or President Trump? // Washington restaurant owner caught buying black ma…

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Hour 1: This Is Why We're On The Radio 34:54

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12pm - Homeless man arrested in alleged sexual assault of child at Tent City released from jail // Seattle school district delays decision on bringing police back into Garfield High // Starbucks baristas sue over dress code // Car thief jumped draw bridge while lowering to evade police

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Hour 3: God Made Hot Wheels 34:37

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2pm - It’s very hard to be a farmer in Washington state right now // The Toy Hall of Fame is inducting new toys. Jake, Spike and Laura nominate some of their own // KIRO Newsradio's Senior Traffic Reporter Chris Sullivan joins us to explain why Washington has the highest gas prices in the nation // Why are Sound Transit costs soaring? It's all part…

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Hour 2: Cool It 35:27

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Hour 1: Wrap It In A Compliment 35:11

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12pm - Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin calls out Kroger for "corporate neglect" // Spike gets a ticket on light rail for not paying his $1 fare // Cal Raleigh hits 2 more historic home runs, and the Mariners win their 10th straight game. And Spike couldn't watch it because of a cheap bar

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Hour 3: Phooey 34:32

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2pm - More on the evidence against Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin, including conversations with his parents and roommate/partner in the hours after the shooting, and a false arrest — on purpose?! // Seattle Public School students march to administrators, have a wholesome protest for "One Lunch!!" // Your texts!…

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Hour 2: You Think You Hate It Now? 35:22

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1pm - Jake has a genius solution to ending government waste — from ferries to light rail // Robert Redford has died. What’s your favorite Redford movie? // Do not let your kids play Roblox

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Hour 1: When You Wish Upon A Star 35:02

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12pm - Utah County Attorney reads the charges against Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin. And he reveals key details of the investigation, from the man's texted confession to his roommate, and his parents identifying him and the rifle on video footage // The violent home burglar who is alleged to have robbed the homes of Macklemore, Ichiro Suzuki, and…

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Hour 3: Time To Log Off 34:39

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2pm - Seattle Red's Jason Rantz joins us. Kent School District just taught kids the worst civics lesson imaginable // Online radicalization was part of alleged assassin's spiral into violence, says Governor Cox // The Mariners are in first place and Cal Raleigh matched Mickey Mantle's home run record (you can thank Laura for that) // Here's your ch…

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Hour 2: A Simpler Time 35:27

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1pm - We're #1!! We just beat California for high gas prices // Spike takes a bike to work // Seattle Scooter Accidents Are On The Rise // That Seahawks game was great, and Spike helps explain the strange touchdown. The Giants/Cowboys game had Jake cheering for Russell Wilson // Seattle high school students are walking out today over their lunch sc…

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Hour 1: Once Upon A Time... 34:44

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12pm - Wenatchee ferry, pulled for electric conversion, has no date for return to service // The city should be held responsible for this homeless man allegedly sexually assaulting a young child at a tent city // Seattle sets new, shorter hours at 3 pickleball courts. Pick your park occupants, Seattle!…

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Hour 3: I'll Give You An Attitude 34:34

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2pm - FRIDAY FAVORITES! Giving you an attitude, and leaders with wise words during a difficult week // The story of Doris Day, Charles Manson and doing right by your kids // Your texts!

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Hour 2: There's No Witches In Baseball! 35:32

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1pm - The Mariners are back in 1st place. And no one is more excited than KIRO Newsradio Reporter Aaron Granillo. Did an Etsy witch help? // The Seahawks face the Steelers // Uh oh, the cost of expanding light rail to West Seattle is going up again // Rep Marie Gluesenkamp Perez pushes to let parents opt their kids out of graphic school shooter dri…

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Hour 1: Doing The Right, Hard Thing 34:03

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12pm - FIRST THINGS FIRST: Charlie Kirk’s likely shooter is in custody, and was turned in by his father // Local teen with gun stash could be released soon // Utah Governor Spencer Cox on unifying a divided nation // Lots of ghoulish posts about Charlie Kirk's death, including from local educators. Are these actionable moments, or a teachable momen…

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Hour 3: A Turning Point 35:21

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2pm - A man was stabbed on the bus in South Lake Union. Police followed a blood trail to find him // Starbucks baristas do not like this drink that’s very complicated to make. They're also complaining about forced friendliness to customers and new uniforms. Are they justified? // Light rail makes history as it successfully completes test runs acros…

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Hour 2: If Only 36:11

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1pm - Seattle Red's Jason Rantz joins the show to share his memories of the impact made by one of his friend's, Charlie Kirk, on the conservative movement and young people in particular // Seattle students ready to fight ‘horrendous’ schedule change that will separate them from their friends at lunch // Meanwhile, national reading, math and science…

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Hour 1: Spreader of Joy 35:46

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12pm - Despite talks, Kroger says 4 Seattle-area Fred Meyer stores will close // Despite concerns, King County advances plans for crisis care center // This guy went to really extreme lengths to impersonate an officer // Update on Spike’s search for long-lost son

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Hour 3: What Parents Need To Care About 34:33

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2pm - A local school shooter scare was in a district that got rid of their school resource officer's for budget reasons // Both mayoral candidates are offering free childcare. And are public school budgets being spent wisely? // Your texts!

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Hour 2: Here Is The Grift 35:22

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1pm - Charlie Kirk is reported by the AP as being in crtitical conditon // Katie Wilson seems to have fabricated an endorsement story. Who to believe? // Are democracy vouchers worth it? // Spike's stories and videos from his vacation back east — including hitting 50mph on a jet ski // Charlie Kirk has died after shooting at Utah Valley University…

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Hour 1: A Camera Facing My Front Lawn 34:01

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12pm - Breaking News: Charlie Kirk is shot at an event on a Utah campus // Tacoma police looking for missing 7-year-old // Seattle City Council votes to add more cameras in neighborhoods // Is ICE detaining and/or arresting people based on the color of their skin? // Spike goes to Maryland, is jealous of gas prices // Woman in Kentucky gives CPR to…

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Hour 3: Taking Up Valuable Space 34:55

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2pm - Things that go bump on the night might be someone living in your crawlspace // A new 17-million-dollar food bank opens in Seattle // 87 and 89-year-old couple fight off attempted Rolex thieves // Lawmakers don’t believe Kroger about closing stores for theft, they think it’s about land value // Your texts!…

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Hour 2: Playing Games 35:09

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1pm - Seattle Red's Jason Rantz joins the show! Governor Ferguson is asked about the state budget at his anti-tariff press conference. He gets defensive // ‘It looked like an Avengers movie’: Grinning teens steal man’s car, turn it into a wrecking ball // Charlie Harger sings for the unsung: community colleges! // Do we feel sympathy for Phillies K…

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Hour 1: Who Let The Dogs Out? 34:04

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12pm - Why release the South Hill Rapist??? // Man who allegedly tried to kidnap a bikini barista pleads not guilty, is released on bail // KIRO Newsradio's Senior Traffic Reporter Chris Sullivan joins us with the news that two big road projects are wrapping up! // Coldplay kiss cam 'cuckold' speaks

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Hour 3: But not MY kids 35:08

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2pm - Following Jake's wedding guest weekend, we chat about when it is appropriate to bring children to someone's big day / Is the Climate Commitment Act a waste of money? // A fatal stabbing in North Carolina is garnering national attention, we chat about how it connects to issues that should be addressed here in Seattle // Your texts!…

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Hour 2: Father of the year! 35:20

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1pm - Questioning the political consultant who worked under Mayor Harrell for years / Unpacking the "Phillies Karen" saga from the weekend // 1:33 Aaron Granillo and Jason Rantz weigh in on the "Phillies" Karen saga and Greg's unpopular opinion // Should emotional support animals really be allowed in dorms?…

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Hour 1: Smells like teen spirit 35:16

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12pm - FIRST THINGS FIRST: Seahawks off to a weak start // Nearly 200k parking tickets issued in the first half of 2025 // GUEST: Rachael Savage, Seattle City Council candidate joins us in-studio to discuss her platform // Nirvana Exhibit Closing at MOPOP

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Hour 3: Speaking up for the community 34:59

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2pm - Guest: Jonathan Jones, the concerned parent who spoke up against Sara Nelson, joins us in-studio to share his thoughts on crime in his community // Friday Favorites // Your texts!

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Hour 2: Choose love...and hate 35:53

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1pm - As WA joins the West Coast alliance for COVID vaccine guidelines, Jake and Greg discuss perceptions surrounding vaccines // NFL season kicks off with some spitting drama // Concerned parent calls out Seattle Council President Sara Nelson during press conference

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Hour 1: Is that a hot dog in your pocket? 36:11

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12pm - FIRST THINGS FIRST: Undercover cops say they will wear opposing team jerseys at Lumen Field / Seattle City Council member makes suggestion on how to save money on this light rail debacle // Seattle Public Schools under fire for not allowing parents to opt-out of kids learning about gender identity in school // A PNW Police Department pokes f…

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Hour 3: Are You A Cop? 36:07

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2pm - Parents are worried about their kids having to cross Aurora Avenue where they pass sex workers and gun violence. What's the solution to putting a true stop to these illegal behaviors? // Seattle cops are going to dress up as opposing fans in an attempt to stop unruly and disruptive behavior at Lumen Field. Is that entrapment? // Jake reads a …

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Hour 2: Left Science vs Right Science 35:45

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1pm - Washington forms a new health alliance with California and Oregon // Robert F. Kennedy Jr faces Senate hearing about changes in the CDC recommendations for vaccines // Seattle Red's Jason Rantz on the agency that cut the funding for drug dependent babies. And, he weighs in on the RFK Jr. Senate hearing // Playing some highlights from RFK Jr's…

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Hour 1: This Is Insane 36:24

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12pm - Bail for ‘the most dangerous driver in WA’ isn’t justice, it’s gambling with lives // Seattle to close three parks for safety reasons, but they are not shutting down nearby encampments apparently // North Shore School District bans cell phones for everyone except the kids who need it most // Football season kicks off tonight, and Lumen Field…

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Hour 3: I Hate It When People Don't Tell Me Things! 34:36

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2pm - Fred Meyer closes in Lake City, and Sara Nelson, Seattle's City Council President, gets criticized for inaction by a passerby at her own press conference // Why dads, not ‘duds,’ matter for the baby bust // Your texts!

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Hour 2: Full Steam Ahead! 34:38

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1pm - Seattle City Council Members and Mayor Bruce Harrell are facing Sound Transit's billion-dollar budget gap— by pushing continued expansion to Ballard and West Seattle. Turns out, Pierce County and Snohomish aren't too thrilled about being dropped down the priority list // Seattle Morning News' Charlie Harger examines why education spending is …

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Hour 1: Hallelujah!! 34:33

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12pm - The kids are all back in school! But school districts need more money, because they're spending it all on administrators and electric school buses // ChatGPT is getting parental controls after a teen’s suicide. Do Jake and Greg let their kids use ChatGPT, and will they after these guardrails are installed? // Five year old walks to Chick-Fil…

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Hour 3: Hot Nuts! 34:24

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2pm - Pike Place Market's street closure has emboldened pedestrians and is hurting businesses // Where would Jake, Greg and Laura take tourists for an 'authentic' Seattle experience? // Thousands of counterfeit Labubus are seized in Seattle. What is a Labubu? Laura explains! // Your texts!

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Hour 2: We're Rocket Scientists 34:51

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1pm - Seattle ranks 4th worst in nation for total crime, nearly triple national average. Do we need Trump's National Guard to help? // Police arrest the most dangerous driver in Washington. How is it even possible to get arrested 29 times? // Seattle Red's Jason Rantz joins us to talk about yesterday's nude sit-in protest at Denny-Blaine Park in Se…

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Hour 1: If I Spend A Buck, I'd Like Some Bang 34:22

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12pm - Sound Transit is opening new stations, and late last week, the agency quietly admitted that they’re going to need more money. Are we getting any bang for our buck? // Meta's mistaken child exploitation flag shuts down a local woman’s business accounts. She reached out to KIRO Newsradio Reporter Luke Duecy for help // Costco‘s new executive e…

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Hour 3: End Game 35:08

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2pm - FRIDAY FAVORITES! We're swarming summer concerts, laughing at kids at Mariners games and cheering for Taylor Swift from the sidelines! // Pentagon Is Reinstalling Portrait of Confederate General at West Point Library // At what point did this parent need to get real about family norovirus, and abandon their long-awaited vacation plans? // You…

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Hour 2: What's FEMA's Future? 35:01

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1pm - It's Been 20 Years Since Hurricane Katrina. How does Trump's new plan for FEMA weigh against the history of one of the worst natural disasters in our nation's history? // Some FEMA staff are put on leave after signing dissent letter // Do kids still go to summer camp? One storied camp in Washington is shuttering thanks to declining enrollment…