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Charlie Harger and Manda Factor give 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. 


2019 Episodes
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Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Looking at the potential future of tolling in the state // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: AI technology is being tested at SEA Airport // Rob McKenna on the Supreme Court case that could extend President Trump's executive power over federal agencies // Charlie Commentary on the importance of not assigning blame for massive flooding across the state // Meteorologist Scott Sistek on the unprecedented atmospheric river, flooding across Western Washington, and the extended forecast through the rest of December
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Looking at the light rail expansion east from Bellevue to Seattle // Corwin Haeck in Lewis County on flood warnings there // James Lynch with a story of success in foster care from Treehouse // Leland Vittert on affordability in the US and US Representative Jasmine Crockett // Charlie Commentary on why its important to donate to Treehouse // David Fahrenthold on Elon Musk's charitable foundation...and where that money is going // Tiger Joyce from the American Tort Reform Association on the cost of lawsuits in the state // Gee Scott and Chris Sullivan debate whether Notre Dame opting out of a Bowl Game is a privilege
The Economic Sentiment

The Economic Sentiment

2025-12-0842:03

Jill Schlesinger on how Americans feel about the economy // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" // KIRO Newsradio Holiday Magic // Meteorologist Scott Sistek on the atmospheric river // Charlie Commentary: Criminal support system… Not criminal justice system // Meteorologist Cliff Mass on the atmospheric river // Kevin Brassler from Checkbook.org // Gee Scott on the Seattle Seahawks
Meteorologist Scott Sistek on the “Godzilla” atmospheric river approaching Seattle // Katrina Guischard on why more children are ghosting their parents // Chris Sullivan on the semi crash involving a driver without a valid CDL // Charlie Commentary: Washington’s budget crisis and the approaching legislative session // Gee Scott on why people aren’t drinking as much alcohol // Weekend Events with Paul Holden
The AI Bubble

The AI Bubble

2025-12-0427:30

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Sully feels dumb about changes to the DOL's tab renewal system // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: Popping the AI Bubble // Scott MacFarlane on the arrest made after an attempted pipe bombing on January 6th, plus a few odd Presidential Pardons // Charlie Commentary looking back on the release of South Hill Rapist Kevin Coe, now that he has passed away // Gee Scott on the AI bubble
Meteorologist Scott Sistek with an extended forecast for December // Nancy Cordes on President Trump's verbal attacks of reporters and Democratic lawmakers // Rob McKenna on Costco's lawsuit against the Trump Administration // Charlie Commentary on Washington's non-solution to the plastic bag problem // Alexander Bolton on GOP Senator's pushback against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over boat strikes in the Caribbean // Outgoing Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson on the direction of the city under Katie Wilson // Gee Scott on the AI bubble
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Looking at the light rail expansion south to Federal Way-LIVE // Response from Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus to Charlie Harger's report on Auburn youth pastor Josh Headley // Leland Vittert on Pete Hegseth's orders to strike supposed drug boats on the Caribbean and the cost of living in the US-LIVE // Charlie Commentary on the price of convenience while grocery shopping-LIVE // David Fahrenthold on US boat strikes and big donors to President Trump's transition funds // Elan Bentov on his film, "The True Cost of Defense"-LIVE // Gee Scott on CEO salaries in Washington state-LIVE
Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — The life and crimes of Gary Ridgeway, the Green River Killer //  Jeff McCausland on the meeting in Moscow to garner peace between Ukraine and Russia // Defensive Highlights from yesterday's dominant Seahawks victory // Charlie Commentary on tents popping up around the Space Needle in Seattle // Ian Sherr on expectations for retailers around Cyber Week // Tom Dempsey on the man suspected of killing two National Guard members in D.C. last week // Gee Scott on the Seahawks Win
Meteorologist Scott Sistek from the Emerald City Weather Blog on the Thanksgiving forecast // King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion on King County’s most recent Shots Fired report // Charlie commentary on the empty seat at Thanksgiving // Representative Travis Couture joins us live to discuss the state’s revenue forecast // The SMN crew talks about what food is most appropriate for Thanksgiving
Chris Sullivan Chokepoint — 405 express lanes closure // NewsNation’s Leland Vittert on President Trump's opportunity to confront Zohran Mamdani // Charlie commentary on 405 express lanes delays // CBS’s Jeff McCausland on the Ukraine war peace deal // New York Times’ David Fahrenthold on James Comey and New York Attorney General charges
Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — our weekly check in at the King County Prosecutor's Office // Nancy Cordes on the unprecedented meeting between President Trump and New York City Mayor-elect // Charlie Commentary on the difference between Katie Wilson and Zohran Mamdani // Chris Sullivan with a mini-Chokepoint: Record number of passengers expected on Washington State Ferries this week // Gee Scott on the Seahawks win and JSN's historic season
Katrina Guischard with her weekly parenting segment: should grandparents be more present in their grandchildren's life? // Jeff McCausland on the US plan to end the war between Russia and Ukraine // Charlie Commentary, reading listener comments on his week of commentaries // Gee Scott on his keys to a successful Thanksgiving holiday // Herb Weisbaum on deceptive "fake sales" advertised by large retailers // Paul Holden with a weekend planner
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Stoplights are coming to the junction between I-405 and SR 522 // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: A deeper look into the robbery at the Louvre last month // Willie James Inman on the Justice Department's deadline to release the Epstein Files // Charlie Commentary with a reminder of a local sexual assault cover-up, in light of the vote on the release of the Epstein Files // Scott MacFarlane on the crumbling federal case against former FBI Director James Comey // Gee Scott on Katie Wilson's progressive tax plan against big tech companies in Seattle
Rob McKenna on President Trump's failed defamation lawsuit against CNN // Xavier Walton on the blocking of Texas Republicans' attempts at a new Congressional map // Ed O'Keefe on the vote to release the Epstein Files, the Saudi Crown Prince in D.C. and the blocking of the GOP-led Congressional Map // Charlie Commentary with a reminder of a local sexual assault cover-up, in light of the vote on the release of the Epstein Files // Scott Sistek with an extended forecast for weather on Thanksgiving and into December // Gee Scott on an uptick in job applications to previously "unwanted" jobs
David Fahrenthold on the vote on the Epstein Files and backlash for Tucker Carlson interviewing "white nationalist" Nick Fuentes // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Construction is about to begin on a SR 167 bridge, and it is going to mean backups for drivers // Leland Vittert on the affordability debate in the US and the House vote on the Epstein Files // Charlie Commentary on proposed property taxes on homeowners in Seattle from Mayor-elect Katie Wilson // Jeff McCausland on US movements around Venezuela cracking down on drug production // Gee Scott on President Trump's disparaging comments about Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson
Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — Local crime report // Ted Buehner with an extended forecast leading into Thanksgiving week // Jill Schlesinger with some year end financial advice // Charlie Commentary on funding for the King County Prosecutor's Office // Tom Dempsey on the falling out between President Trump and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene // Gee Scott on the Seahawks tough loss to the Rams yesterday
Leland Vittert on the end to the government shutdown and the Jeffrey Epstein emails trove // Katrina Guischard with her parenting feature: What new data says about parents having a "favorite" child // Nancy Cordes with takeaways from the thousands of emails between Jeffrey Epstein and his friends // Charlie Commentary on what will be remembered about Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's tenure // Gee Scott with his keys to a Seahawks victory on Sunday against the LA Rams // ConsumerMan Herb Weisbaum with suggestions on how to pay for big ticket gift items this holiday season // Paul Holden with a weekend planner
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Work about to begin to widen lanes on SR9 into Snohomish // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: Looking at how the Seattle Police Department are addressing AI use by officers // Cathy Allen on the impending victory of Katie Wilson as Seattle's new mayor // Charlie Commentary on some big obstacles in front of Katie Wilson if she is certified as Seattle mayor // Xavier Walton on striking Starbucks workers across the nation // Gee Scott on where Seattle ranks as a sports city
Meteorologist Scott Sistek on the extended forecast for Washington // Loyola Law Professor Laurie Levenson on a Supreme Court decision on SNAP benefits-LIVE // Rob McKenna on a Supreme Court challenge to mail-in ballots-LIVE // Charlie Commentary on youth crime in the Northwest-LIVE // Max Rego on lasting impact of the government shutdown on airport operations across the US-LIVE // Gee Scott on the imminent election victory of Katie Wilson-LIVE
Tom Dempsey on the Senate vote to end the government shutdown-LIVE // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Looking at the slow down, pull over law-LIVE // Charlie Commentary on out of control retail theft in Washington state-LIVE // Scott MacFarlane on a betting scandal in the MLB-LIVE // David Fahrenthold on the Republican bill to end the government shutdown and dwindling support for a longstanding environmental protection organization //  Gee Scott on a betting scandal in the MLB-LIVE
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squogg

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Jan 29th
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squogg

Love this sidebar conversation on manners with G.

Sep 16th
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