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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien

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Dave Ross and Colleen O’Brien bring you the day’s most important news stories every weekday. Along with Chris Sullivan on traffic and KIRO 7 TV’s Nick Allard, it’s everything you need to get your day started right.

Location:

Tacoma, WA

Description:

Dave Ross and Colleen O’Brien bring you the day’s most important news stories every weekday. Along with Chris Sullivan on traffic and KIRO 7 TV’s Nick Allard, it’s everything you need to get your day started right.

Language:

English


Episodes
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The Ceasefire Deal Between Israel and Hezbollah

11/27/2024
Feliks Banel on the 200 year anniversary of the construction of Fort Vancouver-LIVE // Charlie Harger on a the Light the World giving machines around Washington state // Robert Berger on the ceasefire deal struck between Israel and Hezbollah // Scott MacFarlane on the latest legal situation for President-elect Donald Trump // Alexander Tin on the Biden Administration's push to have GLP-1 drugs covered by Medicare and Medicaid

Duration:00:31:38

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The Trump Cabinet Changes and Tariff Threats

11/26/2024
David Fahrenthold on Donald Trump's cabinet changes and his threat of harsh tariffs // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Preparing for "Revive I-5" part 2 // Chris Fox on Trump's border czar visiting the southern border-LIVE // Linda Gradstein in Jerusalem on the latest ceasefire proposal // Gee Scott on Seattle Public Schools not closing 4 elementary schools in 2025

Duration:00:28:54

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The Plan to Change Medicare for Americans

11/25/2024
Crime and Punishment with Casey McNearthney: looking into the court processes in King County // Dr. Gordon Cohen on the best nutritional diets // Jill Schlesinger on how holiday shopping could impact the national economy // Dan Diamond on the how RFK Jr. plans to change Medicare for Americans // Gee Scott on the big Seahawks victory yesterday

Duration:00:29:43

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Illegal License Plate Covers & Big Show Announcements

11/21/2024
Rob McKenna on trans bathrooms on capitol hill // Dave Ross announces that he will be retiring from radio // Colleen announces that she will be leaving KIRO Radio // David Yaffe Bellany on how crypto influenced the election // Matt Markovich Commentary on facts vs.. opinions in politics // Chris Sullivan's Chokepoint on license plate covers // Claudia Balducci on her campaign for King County Executive-LIVE // Gee Scott on his 10 year anniversary at KIRO radio station and Dave and Colleen's eventual departure

Duration:00:42:06

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The Bomb Cyclone

11/20/2024
Feliks Banel LIVE at the Seattle Waterfront with the tale of Kalakala Ferry // Kellie Stickney PUD about outages-LIVE // Callers talk about scary stories from bomb cyclone // David Yaffe-Bellany on how cryptocurrency impacted this year's election // Meteorologist Scott Sistek on weather-LIVE // Andrew Padula from PSE about outage-LIVE // Daily Dose of Kindness: Architecture students at Tulane University make a difference in their community // Paul Holden reports on a trombone player who is keeping the jazz scene alive in Seattle // Gee Scott on the power outages and how lucky he feels to be in Tacoma

Duration:00:46:49

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The U.S. Missiles Fired in Russia

11/19/2024
David Fahrenthold on the latest controversial cabinet appointees for Donald Trump // Jeff McCausland on the implications of US missiles being fired in Russia-LIVE // Zack Almquist on new research from the UW to better count the number of homeless people in Seattle // Daily Dose of Kindness: A young person makes a big difference to those struggling with physical and mental illness // Gee Scott on the Tik Tok influencer who pushed two FOB Sushi restaurants to temporarily close

Duration:00:26:14

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The Incoming "Bomb Cyclone"

11/18/2024
Crime and Punishment with Casey McNearthney: 2024 gun shot report review // Charlie Harger speaks to Cliff Mass about the incoming "bomb cyclone" // Jill Schlesinger with her year end economic to-do list // Dr. Gordon Cohen on cancer diagnoses getting younger and younger // King County Assessor John Wilson announces his run for KC Executive-LIVE // Gee Scott on the big Seahawks victory yesterday

Duration:00:35:33

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11-15-24

11/15/2024
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Duration:00:26:46

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The Latest Israeli Strikes

11/14/2024
Linda Gradstein on the latest Israeli strikes in Gaza and Lebanon // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Repair work happening on State Route 7 // Daily Dose of Kindness: A New York woman mourning the loss of her child finds ways to bring joy to strangers // Herb Weisbaum on the danger of "Gift Card Draining" scam // Gee Scott on Seattle students' push for more mental health resources

Duration:00:28:58

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The New Members of Trump's Cabinet

11/13/2024
Feliks Banel LIVE at Alki Beach, with Ken Workman for the 173rd anniversary of when settlers landed in Seattle // Scott MacFarlane on the new members of Donald Trump's cabinet and a new session for Congress // Paul Holden on the new "Tomb Raider Experience" at the Seattle Waterfront // Willie James Inman on President-elect Trump's visit with President Biden today // Daily Dose of Kindness: A Chicago man is reunited with his mother after 35 years apart // Gee Scott on Seattle's big tech salaries

Duration:00:35:06

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The Bias Built Into Artificial Intelligence

11/12/2024
David Fahrenthold on the Trump administration's cabinet selections // Feliks Banel LIVE in West Seattle where Camp Long caught on fire overnight // Kyra Wilson on the bias built into articifical intelligence // Daily Dose of Kindness: A young man looks to interview a variety of WWII veterans // Gee Scott on shakeups on the Seahawks defense // Dr. Jatali Bellanton and Atoya Burleson on navigating being a woman in the world of sports-LIVE // Rachel Belle on her new book "Open Sesame"

Duration:00:47:30

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The War in Gaza and Ukraine

11/11/2024
Crime and Punishment with Casey McNearthney: several cases awaiting sentences // Dr. Gordon Cohen on newly revealed benefits of Ozempic // Jeff McCausland with an update on the war in Gaza and Ukraine // Daily Dose of Kindness: A WWII Veteran is honored // Sam Campbell talks to former Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman on election misinformation // Gee Scott on tips for traveling during the holidays

Duration:00:35:07

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The Trump Administration Expectations

11/8/2024
Margaret Brennan with reaction to Donald Trump's victory and what to expect from the administration // Feliks Banel with "All Over The Map" -- looking at the mysterious history behind local brand "Jansport" // "Photog Steve" Hickey with a crime report // Jason Rantz commentary on the mistakes make by left wing media this election cycle // Gee Scott on disconcerting racist texts being sent to people of color around the nation // Daily Dose of Kindness: A woman helps breast cancer survivors thrive // Matt Markovich with a look at the results of all of Washington's races // Paul Holden with a roundup of all the best events happening around the Sound this weekend

Duration:00:47:23

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The Housing Report

11/7/2024
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Road construction on I-90 is finished for the season // Jeff Tucker with a housing report for Washington state // Daily Dose of Kindness: A dog abandoned during Hurrican Milton is given a second chance with a new family // Herb Weisbaum with some holiday shopping advice // Gee Scott on the Seattle housing market

Duration:00:33:31

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The Next President Elect

11/6/2024
Wendy Gillette LIVE in West Palm Beach with how Donald Trump was able to win the Presidential Election // Matt Markovich breaks down the Washington State races // Feliks Banel with some historical perspective on the election results // Jeff Tucker with a housing report for Washington state // Daily Dose of Kindness: A couple in California is looking to keep their city's history alive // Gee Scott on his election night experience

Duration:00:39:18

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The Final Preparations for Election Night

11/5/2024
David Fahrenthold on the final preparations for election night // Robert Berger on how people in Israel see the US election // Scott MacFarlane on the close Congressional races at stake tonight // Daily Dose of Kindness: People meet across the aisle to help a stranger in need // Carter Evans on the newly accepted Boeing Machinist contract // Matt Markovich with the big Washington races at stake tonight // Gee Scott on his anxieties heading into election night

Duration:00:38:00

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The Look Into Ballot Security

11/4/2024
Crime and Punishment with Casey McNearthney: looking at ballot security // Jill Schlesinger breaks down the recent GDP report // Dr. Gordon Cohen on technology that helps diagnose heart issues // Daily Dose of Kindness: A golden retriever reminds us all of the simple joys of autumn // Matt Markovich with how Washington voter turnout is so far // Gee Scott on yesterday's tough Seahawks loss

Duration:00:30:25

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The Latest on the Election

11/1/2024
Aaron Navarro with the latest on the election // Matt Markovich on election betting // Felix Banel with "All Over The Map" — Pronouncing "Umpqua" correctly // Alexis Mercedes Rinck on her campaign for the at large position in Seattle City Council // Gee Scott on what the Seahawks need to do in order to win on Sunday // Paul Holden with a weekend feature

Duration:00:32:16

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The Misunderstood "Garbage" Comment

10/31/2024
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Washington State Patrol already planning for election day demonstrations // Scott MacFarlane on President Biden's misunderstood "garbage" comment // Daily Dose of Kindness: A young boy catches a monumental home run ball during the World Series // Herb Weisbaum on the advantages and dangers of "Buy Now, Pay Later" services // Gee Scott ranks his favorite Halloween candies

Duration:00:27:48

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The Latest Attacks in Gaza and Lebanon

10/30/2024
Feliks Banel with listener stories of local spooky locations // Linda Gradstein on the latest attacks in Gaza and Lebanon // Scott MacFarlane on Steve Bannon's release from prison and how it may impact the final stretch of the election // Gee Scott on why Starbucks employees are being asked to return to the office

Duration:00:30:15