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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 Latest on U.S. Aid to Gaza

5/17/2024
Margaret Brennan with the latest on US aid to Gaza // Feliks Banel on location at the Kirkland Cemetary for "All Over The Map" // Paul Holden with a weekend roundup // Sam Campbell on the treatment of journalists on the UW Pro-Palestinian encampment // Daily Dose of Kindness: A woman with multiple sclerosis gets a wonderful gift // Gee Scott on the issues with how the county treats people who are unhoused // Rick Rizzs with an update on the Mariners and the lucky fan who caught back-to-back foul balls

Duration:00:39:19

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Scheduled Debates Between President Biden and Trump

5/16/2024
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: The difference between roundabouts and traffic circles // Linda Kenyon on the nailing down of two presidential debates between President Biden and former President Trump // Daily Dose of Kindness // Gee Scott on the Seahawks' schedule release

Duration:00:22:27

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The Israeli Army's Invasion of Rafah

5/15/2024
Feliks Banel on the anniversary of Mt. St. Helens' eruption and forecasting more potential eruptions // Matt Markovich on the police license plate readers that officers want in more department vehicles // Robert Berger on the Israeli army's invasion of Rafah // Dr. Stephen Soffer on how to grapple deteriorating mental health in children // Daily Dose of Kindness: A young girl in Kansas City looks to make every mother in town feel special on Mother's Day // Gee Scott on the commencement speech of NFL player Harrison Butker

Duration:00:32:09

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The Trials of Donald Trump and Senator Bob Menendez

5/14/2024
David Fahrenthold on the hush money trial of Donald Trump and the trial of Senator Bob Menendez // Gwen Bergen on the CDC's advice for keeping mentally and physically healthy in older adults // Max Simon on new educational courses around cannabis at Tacoma Community College // Daily Dose of Kindness: A man in Detroit spreads abundant positivity // Herb Weisbaum on how to get your money back from airlines for canceled flights // Gee Scott on the beginning of the WNBA season

Duration:00:37:13

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How College Grads Can Prepare for Work

5/13/2024
Casey McNerthney on the prosecution process of fentanyl dealers // Lisa Brooks on the success of "Tony Delivers" // Dr. Gordon Cohen on health benefits of olive oil // Jill Schlesinger on how new college grads can prepare for the working world // Daily Dose of Kindness: Steve Hartman remembers some incredible mothers // Gee Scott on the mass exodus of potential Seattle homebuyers

Duration:00:31:26

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The Ongoing War in Gaza

5/10/2024
Margaret Brennan with the latest on the war in Gaza // Feliks Banel with "All Over The Map" – LIVE from Parkland School in Pierce County with some great news // Chris Sullivan with a warning for people looking to escape the heat by swimming this weekend // Heather Bosch on the longevity of the "Barber of Seville" // Paul Holden with all the best events happening around the Sound this weekend // Daily Dose of Kindness: A woman in Utah makes people's days better one flower at a time // Gee Scott on employees regretting jumping ship during the "Great Resignation" // Rick Rizzs with the latest on the Seattle Mariners

Duration:00:38:13

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Nearly $1 Billion Unclaimed I.R.S. Funds

5/9/2024
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Construction projects at SEA airport could cause pains for summer travelers // Kenneth Williams on the nearly $1 billion in unclaimed funds at the IRS // Daily Dose of Kindness: A woman in Richmond is recognized for her tremendous acts of kindness // June Carbone and Nancy Levitt on the continuing inequalities of being a woman in the workplace // Gee Scott on how the way you text people can be revealing about your age

Duration:00:29:30

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The TikTok Lawsuit Against the U.S. Government

5/8/2024
Feliks Banel with a look at the life and death of Captain Vancouver // Ian Sherr on the lawsuit from TikTok against the US Government // Daily Dose of Kindness: A small town Fire Department gets a big donation // Gee Scott on Macklemore's Pro-Palestinian song

Duration:00:20:27

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The Israeli Assault of Rafah

5/7/2024
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Graffiti Drones are coming to state highways // Peter King with the latest on the Boeing Starliner's launch delay // Jeff McCausland on the Israeli assault of Rafah // Daily Dose of Kindness: Letters for David – CBS Correspondent David Begnaud shares a heartwarming story // David Fahrenthold on the hush money trial of Donald Trump // Gee Scott on the fashion at the Met Gala

Duration:00:35:45

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Stress of Retirement for Prime Boomers

5/6/2024
Senator Mark Mullet on his candidacy for Washington Governor // Casey McNerthney on the Family Support Division // Dr. Gordon Cohen on new treatments for heart pain // Jill Schlesinger on the stress of retirement for prime boomers // Daily Dose of Kindness: A boy in Louisiana receives kindness // Senator Mark Mullet on his candidacy for Washington Governor // Gee Scott on the roast of Tom Brady

Duration:00:42:51

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The Ceasefire Deal Proposed to Hamas

5/3/2024
Scott MacFarlane on the hush money trial of Donald Trump // Feliks Banel with "All Over The Map" – An update on the mysterious cottage in Kirkland's newest public park // Paul Holden with all the best events happening around the Sound this weekend // Margaret Brennan on the ceasefire deal proposed to Hamas by the Israeli government // Daily Dose of Kindness: a middle school boy demonstrates leadership and kindness to a young skateboarder // Gee Scott on the success of a 32 hour work week // Herb Weisbaum with some tips for Summer vacation travel // The Rick Rizzs Show: Looking at the current success of the Seattle Mariners

Duration:00:47:07

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An Attempt to Ban Abortions in Idaho

5/2/2024
Dave Reichert on not getting the Republican endorsement and his thoughts on same sex marriage // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Repairs needed on the Snohomish River Bridge // Erin Carr on Idaho's attempt to ban abortions in the state, and the Supreme Court case surrounding it // Daily Dose of Kindness: Students in New York spread some joy in an unconventional way // Dave Reichert on how he would handle protests and homelessness as Washington's Governor // Gee Scott on investigations into sexism and harassment claims at the Seattle Police Department

Duration:00:35:20

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The War in Gaza and the Hush Money Trial

5/1/2024
Feliks Banel on the attempts to save a Catholic Church in Tacoma from demolition // Paul Holden on the STEM Festival happening in Kent this weekend // Linda Gradstein on the latest with the War in Gaza // Daily Dose of Kindness: a young boy with a serious heart condition is given an exceptional honor // Thane Rosenbaum on the latest details of the hush money trial of Donald Trump // Gee Scott on why REI is seeing a massive drop in revenue

Duration:00:32:51

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The Pro-Palestine College Campus Protests

4/30/2024
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Checking in on the state's rest areas // David Fahrenthold on the Pro-Palestine college campus protests // Chris Fox on the encounter between police and college protesters on the campus of University of Texas // Daily Dose of Kindness: A young woman's prom night is made extra special // Scott MacFarlane on the latest conflict in Congress // Heather Bosch on the latest production from Everett's Village Theater // Gee Scott on the zebra still on the lam

Duration:00:33:58

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Duties of a Fiduciary Professional

4/29/2024
Jill Schlesinger on the duties of a fiduciary professional // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" – a look at shots fired report for 2024 // Dr. Gordon Cohen on the health impact of plant-based meat substitutes // Semi Bird on what makes him different as a nominee for Washington's Governor // Daily Dose of Kindness: An act of kindness from an Indiana police officer lasts over 20 years // Gee Scott on the Seahawks' 2024 draft picks

Duration:00:37:03

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Turmoil in Congress From the Foreign Aid Package

4/26/2024
Margaret Brennan on the passing of a foreign aid package and the turmoil it is causing in Congress // Feliks Banel with "All Over The Map" – Nicknames for famous Seattle buildings // Paul Holden with everything happening around the Sound this weekend // Micki Gamez and Nate Connors break down the new Bellevue 2 Line // Daily Dose of Kindness: A generous woman in Arkansas helps the community // A look at the dangers of vehicles with "auotpilot" or "auto-assist" // Herb Weisbaum on the danger of medical records theft // Rick Rizzs with an update on the Seattle Mariners

Duration:00:47:19

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The U.S. Supreme Court and Presidential Immunity

4/25/2024
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Bellevue is taking light rail safety very seriously // Linda Kenyon on the arguments being heard by the US Supreme Court as to whether Donald Trump should have presidential immunity // Daily Dose of Kindness: Community members in Vegas helping to feed those in need // Kate Stone on the WSDOT internal investigation into the impacts of the Climate Commitment Act // Heather Bosch on the meetings between the DOJ and the families of victims from the two deadly Boeing MAX-8 crashes // Gee Scott on who the Seahawks will potentially draft in Round 1 tonight

Duration:00:24:10

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A Bill to Ban TikTok in the U.S.

4/24/2024
Feliks Banel on the historic book highlighting Washington's lakes // Robert Berger with an update on the current chaos in Gaza // Ian Sherr on the bill making its way to President Biden to ban TikTok in the US // Daily Dose of Kindness: The story of the "Toy Man" in California // Feliks Banel with an update on Everett's attempt to save a historic park gazebo // Micki Gamez on attempts from Meta to protect kids on the internet // Gee Scott on a change in the way airlines charge for bags and cancellations

Duration:00:37:15

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Breakthroughs in Synthetic Biology

4/23/2024
David Fahrenthold on day two of the Donald Trump hush money trial in Manhattan // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Helping with confusing parking signs in Seattle // Troy McDiarmid with the Seattle Hub for Synthetic Biology on breakthroughs in synthetic biology // Daily Dose of Kindness: A woman in Pennsylvania goes above and beyond to help people with disabilities // Micki Gamez on the uptick of distracted driving amongst teens // Gee Scott on turmoil inside the Seahawks facility over "picture-gate"

Duration:00:32:15

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The Foreign Aid Package Passed Through Congress

4/22/2024
Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" – a look at the local crime report // Scott MacFarlane on the foreign aid package that passed through Congress // Dr. Gordon Cohen on the new bird flu and whether humans are susceptible // Jill Schlesinger on how much you should expect to need stowed away in order to retire // Daily Dose of Kindness: When life gives you lemons // Gee Scott on Starbucks' attempt to make their stores quieter

Duration:00:34:32