Best KIRO Radio 97.3 FM Podcasts (2025)

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Angela Poe Russell: Politicians' public safety promises falling flat in Seattle 3:23

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Call me naïve, but I still believe the government should work for everyone, whether you're rich or poor, young or old. Your color or your class shouldn’t mean different treatment by government agencies. So when I saw that Metro Transit had to suspend a route due to safety concerns, it made me angry and sad. The suspended stop is located at 12th Ave…

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Angela Poe Russell: Seattle physician exposes algorithms in healthcare 3:42

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When you go to the doctor, the expectation is they will use their experience, the latest research and their wisdom to offer you the best path forward for your health. But what happens when technology and algorithms play a role? In today’s commentary, Angela Poe Russell highlights a problem she got to see firsthand.…

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Harger: Seattle plagued by spreading graffiti along I-5 corridor 3:08

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The graffiti problem along Seattle’s Interstate 5 (I-5) corridor is getting worse, and it’s hard to miss.

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'Dont' cut a cent:' Dave Ross on why the national debt never gets under control 2:22

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Donald Trump's new treasury secretary is considered a fiscal hawk who will cut whatever it takes to get the national debt under control -- a debt that now exceeds $36 trillion. But it's a promise we've heard before. EVERY president says it has to be done. And yet, it never is. Which is why every four years or so, I dig this song out of the archives…

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Ross: Voters weren’t just voting for change, they were voting for a hormone 2:49

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The internet continues to analyze the election, but look at this – a CBS News poll shows close to 60% of Americans, including some Democrats, approve of how Trump is handling the transition. And the more I read the post-election analysis, the more I’m convinced voters weren’t just voting for a change – they were voting for a hormone.…

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Markovich: Opinion vs. facts and the ever-blurring line within journalism 2:39

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Accountability is expensive -- now more than ever -- especially in this new media age where opinion is far cheaper to produce and digging up the facts. This past election showed the line between traditional journalism and opinion is becoming increasingly blurred. New data from the Pew Research Center -- and they do a lot of studies on how people co…

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Matt Markovich: Accountability is expensive 2:39

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Matt Markovich looks at the changing trends in media consumption and news sources and the costs associated with it

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Angela Poe Russell: Marjorie Taylor Greene’s 'good idea' is actually pretty disturbing 3:42

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Don’t get me wrong, I love a great headline, and Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s challenge/threat to Republicans is significant political theater. Sadly, it's also pretty disturbing. To catch you up, Greene posted on the social platform X the following message to her Republican colleagues in the House and Senate: "If we are going to release…

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Charlie Harger: Cut some slack for Seattle weather forecasters 3:22

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It’s hard to communicate uncertainty, especially when the weather has a mind of its own. That’s why Charlie feels for Seattle meteorologists right now. They’re trying their best to predict a storm that’s as fickle as, well, Seattle weather. And they know that if they get it wrong, people will be cranky tomorrow, accusing them of hyping something up…

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Michael Goldenkranz: Benefactors need to reshape incentives for young lawyers 3:38

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Listner Michael Goldenkranz has an idea to help serve those who are underepresented in the court of law and those going throgh the process of becoming a lawyer.

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Matt Markovich: The Harris campaign and the biggest case of political ‘astroturfing’ yet 2:27

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The postmortem on the Harris campaign is underway, and here’s a number that stands out. According to The Washington Examiner, nearly $4 million went to a firm called Village Marketing. Their mission? Pay thousands of social media influencers to hype up Harris and tear down Trump. Now, at that point, can we still call them influencers or paid propag…

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Angela Poe Russell: Trump fills his team with dedicated loyalists 3:36

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As President Elect Trump begins filling his cabinet roles, it becomes clear a theme is emerging. Loyalty - the very thing that likely hurt Kamala Harris.

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Charlie Harger: The top issue for voters this election 3:14

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Exit polls show the top issue for voters this cycle was the economy. President Biden’s pointed out that America has the best economy in the world, comparatively speaking. And from a detached perspective, sure, maybe that’s true. It’s been hard everywhere.

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Dave Ross: What sports can teach us about the election results 3:20

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Dave Ross takes a look at the election results through the lens of sports, and confirms, you can still be friends with someone who voted differently than you.

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Rantz: Kamala Harris wasn’t the only one to lose. Left-wing did too but did it learn a lesson? 3:37

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Kamala Harris wasn’t the only loser on election night, Left-wing media outlets suffered a stinging defeat.

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'As goes King County, so goes the state:' WA turns into deeper blue state after 2024 election 3:30

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Governor Jay Inslee -- the state's most powerful Democrat -- proudly proclaimed yesterday that all statewide offices are now held by Democrats. He claimed the last time that happened was when Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) was president 80-something years ago. That prompted our Matt Markovich to dig up a familiar tune - to explain why our state is…

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Angela Poe Russell: Amazon’s “disgruntled” employees might have a point on hybrid work 3:19

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Angela Poe Russell considers some of the impacts of Amazon workers return to the office, and wonders if we are missing the point when it comes to hybrid work

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Charlie Harger: As Election Day falls on a divided nation — can we try to find peace? 3:20

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Well, here we are — it’s Election Day. In just a few hours, we’ll start to get a sense of the winners and losers. Sooner or later, we’ll know who the next president is. And no matter who it is, about half the country is going to be pretty upset.

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Dave Ross: Election Day and Decision Day are two seperate things 3:26

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Tomorrow is Election Day – that’s what the calendar says. But there are two problems with the term "Election Day." No. 1, we now have many election days, because people have been voting for weeks. No. 2, we have developed this expectation that, in addition to being Election Day, it should also be the day we find out who won. And this is at the hear…

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Mayfield: A Timely Reminder From the Parents of a Nobel Prize Recipient 3:59

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I am a dad. That means I worry almost constantly about our kids. This week, I met two lovely people who made me worry a tiny bit less about how I am doing as a parent. You may have heard of Dr. David Baker. He’s a genius who works at UW on creating brand new proteins. He was just awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work. He’s a pretty big …

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Matt Markovich: Why are initiatives so confusing? 2:44

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Matt Marovich commentary

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Angela Poe Russell: Election anxiety is real, here’s how to navigate all the political chaos 3:40

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This time next week, we should have some sense of where the election is going. Instead of polls, we will be looking at the ballots counted thus far. With it being so close to election day, it might be time to brush up on some things we seem to have forgotten lately. It’s a feeling I hadn't experienced in years. I started breathing faster, my heart …

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Harger: Attacks on ballot boxes threaten democracy 3:17

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Over the summer, the Department of Homeland Security issued a warning that was both alarming and, unfortunately, necessary. Election agencies across the nation were cautioned about emerging threats to destroy ballot drop boxes — a cornerstone of our democratic process that enables millions of Americans to exercise their right to vote safely and con…

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Dave Ross: How I learned to stop worrying and love negative political ads 3:19

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Love those ads. People say they hate negative political ads, but the reality is conflict is the soul of drama, and negative ads work. They can make you hate anything.

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Matt Markovich on the 'Dark Money' in politics 2:36

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Matt Markovich on the 'Dark Money' in politics

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Angela Poe Russell: We have a 'weird' relationship with Russell Wilson 2:50

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Angela Poe Russell: We have a 'weird' relationship with Russell Wilson

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Harger: Demonization of opponents is dangerous for Democracy 3:48

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In just two weeks, we’ll start seeing the first wave of election results roll in, giving us a pretty good idea of who our next group of elected leaders will be. It’s a big moment after months of campaigning, debates and all the talk. But honestly, I’m feeling a bit worn out. The presidential race has been draining, to say the least.…

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An alternative version of January 6 2:40

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Dave Ross commentary

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Matt Markovich: Are RINOs actually libertarians? 2:29

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KIRO's Matt Markovich asks the question - is a RINO - (republican in name only) a libertarian without knowing it.

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Angela Poe Russell: Helping lonely people doesn't take much effort 3:35

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Angela Poe Russell: Helping lonely people doesn't take much effort

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Charlie Harger: Three weeks until Election Day and 2016’s lessons still matter 3:25

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With Election Day rapidly approaching, the pace in newsrooms across the country is shifting into high gear. That sure is the case in the KIRO Newsradio/MyNorthwest newsroom. In just three weeks, Americans will cast their votes, ballot boxes will be locked and the fate of the nation will be sealed.

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From the audience: One final chance for a Harris v. Trump debate 2:56

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This commentary is from KIRO Newsradio listener Scott Scowcroft regarding his proposal to get the presidential candidates and their policies on full display one final time. I guess a second presidential debate won't happen again this year, and that’s too bad. The American public deserves to see Harris and Trump one more time, side-by-side on one st…

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Travis Mayfield: City Leaders Want You On Camera, Not Themselves 3:28

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Seattle’s double standard: Adding surveillance cameras while cutting public transparency.

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Patti Payne: How Geek Squad saved my computer tech meltdown 5:27

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I have used my computer for years, and Microsoft and Outlook have never failed me, at least not to any horribly scary extent. And I rely on the computer for my broadcast work, for my website, for scripts I write for galas that I am emceeing, for serving my clients. It’s a significant communication tool, right? So I’m sitting there working, and the …

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Angela Poe Russell: You’re right, hurricane impacts are getting worse according to scientists 3:34

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As Hurricane Milton barrels through Florida, many can’t help but wonder if storms like these will become more regular. In today’s commentary brought to you by WaFed bank, Angela Poe Russell shares her perspective as a native of Florida and offers important historical context.

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Charlie Harger: WA a mere ‘ATM’ for politicians visiting during gridlock 3:25

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Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz visits Washington today and unfortunately, that means traffic

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Dave Ross: Denial is still in style when it comes to election results 2:35

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IS the mainstream media playing a gotcha game when asking who won the 2020 Presidential Election?

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Travis Mayfield: Teaching kids about hypocrisy was way too easy this week 3:33

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It’s been a rough week to be a parent. I mean every week as a parent is a rough week in some way. But this week leaders across the spectrum made it just a little tougher ensuring our kids know right from wrong and good from bad.

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Patti Payne: Voting as therapy 3:03

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Can voting act as a source of therapy for folks with a bleek outlook on life?

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Angela Poe Russell: Shopping malls taking a stand against unruly teens 3:16

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Shopping malls are increasingly becoming a hot spot for violence. You’ll recall there was a shooting in southcenter mall parking lot last friday and young teenager was killed inside alderwood mall - over the summer So what do we do about this? In today’s commentary brought to you by Wafed bank, Angela Poe Russell shares what malls in other parts of…

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Charlie Harger: As violent crime drops nationally, Washington takes a wrong turn 3:33

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Violent crime is down across the nation. It’s a rare bit of good news these days. But here in Washington, it seems we’re not getting the memo. Instead, we’re charting our own course — and it’s not a good one.

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Dave Ross: The Gas Station Takeover 3:02

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Dave Ross is hopeful that those who are taking over gas stations to protest gas prices take over his next

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Mayfield: Dear Gonzaga, It’s Time To Join the Pac-12 3:45

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Admittedly, I am not a huge sports fan, but I am a fan of being a fan. I like excitement, fun and school spirit. I enjoy a game when I go. I root for the home team. I ride the wave of excitement when tournaments and playoffs are underway. I also value local tradition and civic pride. And honestly, those are the two most important reasons Gonzaga Un…

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Patti Payne: Remembering the man behind the job 3:47

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Patti Payne looks back on the life of Dan Evans

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Angela Poe Russell: Three Portuguese practices Americans should adopt now 3:33

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While The United States is known for being a world superpower, perhaps we still have a lot to learn. In today’s commentary brought to you by WaFed bank, Angela Poe Russell shares 3 things we should adopt from a country she visited 5,000 miles away

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Charlie Harger: The important role of SPD's Public Affairs Office 3:22

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In today's commentary, Charlie Harger describes the important role SPD's Public Affairs Office serves and how important it is to get the information to the public

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Dave Ross: Enough of the broken muffler noise from motorcycles 3:01

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We get it – we know your muffler’s broken!

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Travis Mayfield: The Feds Need a Better Plan For Shipping Radioactive Waste Out of Hanford 3:06

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Nuclear waste at Hanford has been a disaster waiting to happen for generations.

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Patti Payne: The incredible success of Pictionary creator, WA native Rob Angel 3:53

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Patti Payne tells us the story of Rob Angel and the power of Pictionary

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Angela Poe Russell: Our inaction allowed Sean Combs' alleged abuse to continue 3:37

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While I blame him for his alleged actions, I’m also reserving some anger for something else that stood out while reading the indictment -- the people who knew about his behavior and did nothing about it. The indictment against Diddy even said that physical abuse was quote "recurrent and widely known" and that he relied on associates, employees and …