Synopsis
Opposites attract. Tom Tangney is a boisterous, bus-riding, liberal; John Curley is a sharp-dressed, Porsche-driving, conservative. Together they tackle the news of the day from both sides of the issues. Reaching across the aisle has never been this much fun! Listen live weekdays 9am to noon on KIRO Radio 97.3 FM.
Episodes
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Hour 4: The Science Behind "California Sober"
20/11/2025 Duration: 33minVIDEO GUEST - RYAN MCMAKEN - EDITOR IN CHIEF AT MISES (MEE-SIZ) INSTITUTE. Ryan McMaken is editor in chief at the Mises Institute, a former economist for the State of Colorado, and author, podcast host and commentator. Leftists Still Want to Abolish the Family // VIDEO GUEST - JEFF AUSTIN - LOCAL COMMERCIAL DEVELOPER. Here’s a fun stat: In 2019, Seattle was the construction crane capital of the United States and had an 8% vacancy rate, one of the lowest in the nation. In 2025, there is not a SINGLE square foot of office space under construction in Seattle and it has a 33% vacancy rate, one of the highest in the nation. // The science behind “California Sober”
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Hour 3: False Alarm for a Potential Mt. Rainier Eruption
20/11/2025 Duration: 31minTrump signs the Epstein Bill. Seattle Weather Blog predicts a snowy winter. America's deadliest volcano enters unprecedented 72-hour tremor phase as eruption threat looms. Just kidding: Experts debunk viral headline claiming increase in seismic activity at Mount Rainier. Mt. Rainier Has Shrunk. Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson unveils powerhouse transition team of local leaders // John’s Christmas Invites // LETTERS
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Hour 2: Trump Releases the Files but not the Ones You Think!
20/11/2025 Duration: 31minVIDEO GUEST - RYAN MCMAKEN - EDITOR IN CHIEF AT MISES (MEE-SIZ) INSTITUTE. Ryan McMaken is editor in chief at the Mises Institute, a former economist for the State of Colorado, and author, podcast host and commentator. Leftists Still Want to Abolish the Family // VIDEO GUEST - JEFF AUSTIN - LOCAL COMMERCIAL DEVELOPER. Here’s a fun stat: In 2019, Seattle was the construction crane capital of the United States and had an 8% vacancy rate, one of the lowest in the nation. In 2025, there is not a SINGLE square foot of office space under construction in Seattle and it has a 33% vacancy rate, one of the highest in the nation. // Trump Releases the Files —the Earhart Files
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Hour 1: Washington's Revenue is Dropping Quick!
20/11/2025 Duration: 30minI WAS THINKING: Static and Dynamic Analysis. Washington’s revenue forecast drops by $66 million // THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1976 - Patty Hearst released on bail // The science behind “California Sober”
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Hour 4: John is homeless for Christmas… Asks if anyone would like to have him over
19/11/2025 Duration: 31min6pm: Video Guest – Dan Flynn – Hoover Institute visiting fellow and senior editor at the American Spector // Author of “The Man Who Invented Conservatism: The Unlikely Life of Frank S. Meyer’ // House votes overwhelmingly to compel release of Jeffrey Epstein files // What the public doesn’t know about the Jonestown massacre of Nov. 18th, 1978 // John is homeless for Christmas… Asks if anyone would like to have him over // Man who cryogenically froze late wife sparks debate by dating new partner
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Hour 3: Celebrating Sara’s legacy of good governance in Seattle
19/11/2025 Duration: 31min5pm: Video Guest – Sara Nelson – Seattle City Council President // Seattle council advances price hikes for construction permits // Celebrating Sara’s legacy of good governance in Seattle // A Theory of Dumb // Raccoons in American Cities Are Morphing / The Panda’s Faux-Thumb
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Hour 2: Man who cryogenically froze late wife sparks debate by dating new partner
19/11/2025 Duration: 31min4pm: Video Guest – Dan Flynn – Hoover Institute visiting fellow and senior editor at the American Spector // Author of “The Man Who Invented Conservatism: The Unlikely Life of Frank S. Meyer’ // House votes overwhelmingly to compel release of Jeffrey Epstein files // What the public doesn’t know about the Jonestown massacre of Nov. 18th, 1978 // John is homeless for Christmas… Asks if anyone would like to have him over // Man who cryogenically froze late wife sparks debate by dating new partner
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Hour 1: Don’t Drink the Poop Pipe
19/11/2025 Duration: 29min3pm: I Was Thinking: Don’t Drink the Poop Pipe // The Day in History: 1307 - William Tell shoots and apple off his son’s head // William S Burroughs has… less success in his attempt // Raccoons in American Cities Are Morphing / The Panda’s Faux-Thumb
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Hour 4: What if the loved ones we've lost could be part of our future?
18/11/2025 Duration: 30min6pm: Video Guest – Andrea Suarez – We Heart Seattle Founder // Op-Ed: Seattle needs stabilization homeless camps // Seattle’s homelessness response in peril as Trump aims at ‘Housing First’ // Talking Sports With Ry // The team has Darnold’s back after 4 IT loss // What if the loved ones we've lost could be part of our future?
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Hour 3: When 60 Minutes first heard about chess boxing, we thought it was a joke. It is not.
18/11/2025 Duration: 30min3pm: I Was Thinking: John Joins the Socialists // This Day In History: 1863 - Abraham Lincoln begins writing the Gettysburg Address // When 60 Minutes first heard about chess boxing, we thought it was a joke. It is not. // This is an actual sport called "Carjitsu”
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Hour 2: Guest – Andrea Suarez – We Heart Seattle Founder
18/11/2025 Duration: 30min4pm: Video Guest – Andrea Suarez – We Heart Seattle Founder // Op-Ed: Seattle needs stabilization homeless camps // Seattle’s homelessness response in peril as Trump aims at ‘Housing First’ // Talking Sports With Ry // The team has Darnold’s back after 4 IT loss // What if the loved ones we've lost could be part of our future?
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Hour 1: John Joins the Socialists
18/11/2025 Duration: 32min3pm: I Was Thinking: John Joins the Socialists // This Day In History: 1863 - Abraham Lincoln begins writing the Gettysburg Address // When 60 Minutes first heard about chess boxing, we thought it was a joke. It is not. // This is an actual sport called "Carjitsu”
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Hour 4: The Power of Diacope
15/11/2025 Duration: 30min6pm - Ursula Joins the Show for a Discussion on Social Services and John “Endorsing” Katie Wilson // THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1940 - The infamous “Coventry Blitz” // The power of diacope
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Hour 3: Unionized Starbucks workers hit the picket line in Seattle
15/11/2025 Duration: 31min5pm - Unionized Starbucks workers hit the picket line in Seattle // Kaite Wilson kicks of victory lap by boycotting Starbucks // John’s Monologue on Socialism // LETTERS
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Hour 2: Seahawks face huge test VS LA Rams
15/11/2025 Duration: 30min4pm - TALKING SPORT WITH RY: Seahawks face huge test VS LA Rams // Genetically Engineered Babies Are Banned. Tech Titans Are Trying to Make One Anyway // Sweet Lady Leaves a Voicemail Reporting a Protest
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Hour 1: Ursula Joins the Show for a Discussion on Social Services and John “Endorsing” Katie
15/11/2025 Duration: 30min3pm - Ursula Joins the Show for a Discussion on Social Services and John “Endorsing” Katie Wilson // THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1940 - The infamous “Coventry Blitz” // The power of diacope
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Hour 4: Seven out of ten people surveyed say they prefer live music to sex
14/11/2025 Duration: 31min6pm - Epstein wrote that Trump knew of sexual abuse but didn’t participate // Verizon to Cut About 15,000 Jobs // Job Losses Mounted In October —And Wall Street Projects Grim Job Market // Ford CEO says he has 5,000 open mechanic jobs with 6-figure salaries from the shortage of manually skilled workers // We analyzed 47,000 ChatGPT conversations. Here’s what people really use it for // AI Relationships Are on the Rise. A Divorce Boom Could Be Next // Seven out of ten people surveyed say they prefer live music to sex
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Hour 3: Seattle shows it’s a fickle city
14/11/2025 Duration: 31min5pm - PHONE GUEST - DANNY WESTNEAT - SEATTLE TIMES: Seattle shows it’s a fickle city // VIDEO GUEST - KATE CRAMER: She saved a baby goat. Now they travel the country, share a bed // LETTERS
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Hour 2: Verizon to Cut About 15,000 Jobs
14/11/2025 Duration: 29min4pm - Epstein wrote that Trump knew of sexual abuse but didn’t participate // Verizon to Cut About 15,000 Jobs // Job Losses Mounted In October —And Wall Street Projects Grim Job Market // Ford CEO says he has 5,000 open mechanic jobs with 6-figure salaries from the shortage of manually skilled workers // We analyzed 47,000 ChatGPT conversations. Here’s what people really use it for // AI Relationships Are on the Rise. A Divorce Boom Could Be Next // Cold Beer and Pandering // Bo Burnham - “Pandering” Country song
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Hour 1: The Health Benefits of Conversation
14/11/2025 Duration: 31min3pm - I WAS THINKING: The Health Benefits of Conversation // THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1970 - Florence Oregon Whale Explosion w/ Sean’s Puns! // Seven out of ten people surveyed say they prefer live music to sex