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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor

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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.

Location:

Tacoma, WA

Description:

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.

Language:

English


Episodes
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The Recent Blocking of "Click to Cancel" Rules

8/1/2025
King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion and community organizer Katya Wojcik on the drastic drop in violent gun crimes in Kent in 2025 // Katrina Guischard with her parenting segment: a turn away from gentle parenting // The Rick Rizzs Show: Rick breaks down the Mariners' very active trade push, and Cal Raleigh's continued dominance // Gee Scott on Seahawks training camp yesterday // Herb Weisbaum on the recent blocking of "Click to Cancel" rules, making it harder for consumers to cancel unwanted services // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

Duration:00:35:02

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The Trade Deals Ahead of Trump's Tariff Deadline

7/31/2025
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Previewing the plans for light rail expansion north to Everett // Luke Duecy with "Tech Talk" — looking at what led to Alaska Airlines grounded flights earlier this month // Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson on the passing of her "Pathways to Recovery" plan to tackle addiction in Seattle // Tom Dempsey on the latest trade deals ahead of President Trump's tariff deadline tomorrow // Ted Buehner with "The Insider" — Ted sits down with the Seattle chapter of the American Red Cross to talk about blood donation // Angela Poe Russell on the political divide between male and female youth in Seattle

Duration:00:31:15

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The Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

7/30/2025
Eric Thompson on the prevalence of "ghost job" listings and his push to draft legislation to crack down on them // Linda Gradstein in Jerusalem with an update on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Israeli reaction // Rob McKenna on the latest push from the Trump administration to end birthright citizenship in the US // Tracy Wholf on the changes coming to how the EPA looks at carbon emissions // Alicia Nieves on the Federal Reserve meeting to decide whether to lower interest rates // Gee Scott on the big recruiting boost to Seattle Police

Duration:00:31:33

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The US Europe Trade Deal

7/29/2025
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Looking at the first week of the diverging diamond at I-90 and Highway 18 // Brian Evans with a personal finance report with Madrona Financial Services // David Fahrenthold on the US Europe trade deal and President Trump's foreign affairs // Marcus Espinoza on the mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan // Natalie Brand on the latest with Ghislaine Maxwell and the Epstein files // Gee Scott on debate over Blue Angels noise

Duration:00:25:43

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The Threat to Put Sanctions on Russia

7/28/2025
"Crime and Punishment" — our weekly crime report from Casey McNethney at the King County Prosecutor's Office // Jill Schlesinger on the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting this week // Jeff McCausland on President Trump's threat to put sanctions on Russia if they do not make piece with Ukraine // Tom Dempsey on the trade deal between the US and EU // Gee Scott on his takeaways from Seahawks training camp

Duration:00:26:40

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The DOJ Interview with Ghislaine Maxwell

7/25/2025
Ashleigh Fields on DOJ interview with Ghislaine Maxwell // The Rick Rizzs Show: Breaking down the Mariners' trade and remembering the greatness of Ichiro Suzuki // Gee Scott on why Ichiro should be on the Seattle Sports Mount Rushmore // Herb Weisbaum on tips for buying electric vehicles // Charlie Harger in Cooperstown where Ichiro Suzuki is being inducted in the HOF // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

Duration:00:31:17

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The Usage of AI for Friendship

7/24/2025
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: new toll system is set to begin on highway 167 // Luke Duecy with "Tech Talk": a close look at the cyber attack involving Microsoft SharePoint // Paul Holden on the big indie video game conference in Seattle, "SLICE" // Anna Kooiman on teens using AI for friendship // Stacy Lyn on the latest update with the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files // Gee Scott on teens using AI for friendship

Duration:00:32:53

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The Sentencing Hearing of Bryan Kohberger

7/23/2025
Rob McKenna on the US Supreme Court case that could dismantle the Voting Rights Act // Gary Horcher in Boise on the sentencing hearing of Bryan Kohberger // Aaron Navarro at the White House with a report on the latest Trump reaction to Jeffrey Epstein rumours // Paul Holden on the delicate art of glass blowing at the boat house

Duration:00:22:50

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Tracking Seattle Traffic Armageddon

7/22/2025
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: What have we learned from the Month of Hell so far?...just a couple days in // Brian Evans from Madrona Financial Services with a personal finance report // David Fahrenthold on the continuing discussions around releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files // Charlie Harger Commentary on the legacy of Malcolm-Jamal Warner-LIVE // Linda Gradstein in Jerusalem with an update on the war in Gaza-LIVE // Gee Scott on the legacy of Malcolm-Jamal Warner-LIVE

Duration:00:29:45

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The Battle Between Trump and Powell

7/21/2025
Jill Schlesinger on the battle between President Trump and Jerome Powell, and how it could impact the economy // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — our weekly check in at the King County Prosecutor's Office // Kirk Herbstreit on the outlook for the Huskies football season and his new docuseries "Fueled By" // Charlie Harger Commentary on coming together to celebrate youth sports // Gee Scott on the Seahawks releasing tight end Noah Fant

Duration:00:26:15

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The Epstein Files and Trump's Medial Diagnosis

7/18/2025
Michael Wallace on the Jeffrey Epstien files and President Trump's medical diagnosis // The Rick Rizzs Show: Big All Star Week for the Mariners, second half of the season begins // Gee Scott on his interview with Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank // Herb Weisbaum on how to get the most bang for your buck when booking hotels // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

Duration:00:30:54

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The Continuing Arguments Around Jeffrey Epstein

7/17/2025
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Preparing for the month of Hell — massive closure on NB I-5 // Luke Duecy with "Tech Talk" — looking at the regulations around artificial intelligence // Brett Samuels on the continuing arguments around Jeffrey Epstein // Willie James Inman on the feud between President Trump and Jerome Powell // Gee Scott on the pettiness of the "Spite House"

Duration:00:26:38

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The Cuts to Foreign Aid and Public Broadcasting

7/16/2025
Candace DeMatteis on outbreaks of measles, and misinformation surrounding vaccines // Gwen Baumgardner on deportation flights out of Boeing Field // Rob McKenna on a legal battle between President Trump and a district judge in California over ICE agents profiling people // Taurean Small on lawmakers voting on a rescission package with cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting // Ted Buehner on the hottest day of the year, and what to expect as the week continues // Gee Scott on King County Council s re-affirmation of the sanctuary county

Duration:00:30:06

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The VA Misreporting Cut Contracts to DODGE

7/15/2025
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Highlighting the 8 day closure of Highway 18 at I-90 // Brian Evans on how to make the most of low interest rates // David Fahrenthold on the VA misreporting cut contracts to DOGE // Scott MacFarlane on a SCOTUS decision allowing the Trump administration to axe the Department of Education // Gee Scott on Cal Raleigh winning the Home Run Derby

Duration:00:28:38

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The US Pledging to Send Weapons to Ukraine

7/14/2025
Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" // Jill Schlesinger on economic independence // Jeff McCausland on the US pledging to send weapons to Ukraine // Ryan Bass on the Senate report on last year's assassination attempt on Donald Trump // Gee Scott on the new Superman movie

Duration:00:30:08

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The Controversy With Jeffery Epstein

7/11/2025
Leland Vittert on the controversy surrounding files associated with Jeffery Epstein // The Hill's Brett Samuels on President Trump's new tariff threat on Canada // The Rick Rizzs Show: Lamenting the almost no-hitter for Bryan Woo and looking ahead to All Star festivities // Gee Scott on King County Assessor John Wilson dropping out of the race for County Executive // Herb Weisbaum on new credit score implications for "buy now, pay later // Scott Carty with what the KIRO Radio newsdesk is following // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

Duration:00:38:09

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The Continued Flood Coverage in Central Texas

7/10/2025
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: 4 highways will have closures this weekend // Luke Duecy with "Tech Talk" -- looking at SPD's inability to own drones to use for suspect surveillance // Jeremy Piven on his comedy career and being recognized for his role in "Entourage" // Karen Hua in Kerrville on the devastating floods in Central Texas // Gee Scott on the blocking of "click to cancel" rule

Duration:00:32:24

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The Potential of US Weapons Being Sent to Ukraine

7/9/2025
Jeff McCausland on the potential of US weapons being sent to Ukraine // Ian Kahn joins the John Curly Show to discuss AI advancements // Rob McKenna on a new SCOTUS decision surrounding federal agency cuts // Chris Fox in Kerrville on the devastating floods in Central Texas // Congressman Adam Smith on the big budget bill and US foreign policy // Gee Scott on Washington state's age problem

Duration:00:42:09

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The Devastating Floods in Central Texas

7/8/2025
David Fahrenthold on churches preaching certain political candidates to their congregations // Brian Evans with a personal finance update from Madrona Financial Services // Aaron Navarro on the meeting between President Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu // Chris Fox in Kerrville on the devastating floods in Central Texas // Scott MacFarlane with an update on the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia // Gee Scott on the rapid growth of population in Seattle

Duration:00:32:56

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The Reaction to Trump's Budget Bill

7/7/2025
Jill Schlesinger on the economic impact of the "Big Beautiful Bill" being passed // Natalie Brand on the reaction in Washington D.C. to President Trump's big budget bill // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" // Jeff McCausland on the US halting weapons to Ukraine // Linda Gradstein in Jerusalem on the meeting between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu // Gee Scott on his 4 of July festivities

Duration:00:26:04