The Jake Skorheim & Spike O'Neill Show

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 across floating bridge. Will the price tag be worth it? // Today is September 11th, a dark day in American history // Your texts!

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 scores drop. How do we fix this problem? Jake has a three-prong solution // The last prong of Jake's three-prong solution to fix education — and a pop quiz for Spike

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

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!

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

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 drunk baby raccoon

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!

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 Karen? // The internet is awash with memes

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

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!

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?

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

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!

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

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 fun at a petty theft suspect by creating a "missed connection" post

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 YouTube comment // Your texts!

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 Senate hearing

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 is updating their stadium food offerings

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!

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 increasing, but student scores are decreasing // If you are sharing an Amazon Prime subscription with somebody in your family, that will soon end