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

David Fahrenthold on AI warnings, mail-in ballots, and the Lincoln Memorial Reflective Pool // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Reminder that you are not allowed to park on the airport expressway // Mike Dobuski with Tech Tuesday: Whether we should be scared of unfettered AI development // Patrick De Haan with a forecast of gas prices going forward // Charlie Harger Commentary on why Seattle needs to change its approach to the homelessness crisis // Gee Scott on students tossing aside college degrees for trade jobs

Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment": A report from the King County Prosecutor's Office // Jim Ryan on new warnings surrounding artificial intelligence development // Charlie Harger Commentary on how to ensure our kids have the tools to prepare them for life // Steve Roberts on how the GOP is moving away from President Trump in certain ways // Gee Scott with takeaways from the first week of NFL football

Dave Ross on his memories surrounding the terror attacks on 9/11 // Katrina Guischard with her Parenting Spotlight: How to raise emotionally stable young boys // Paul Holden with a weekend planner // Guy Rosbrook and Tami Michaels on being just a few hundred feet away from the World Trade Center during the terror attacks on 9/11 // Charlie Harger Commentary on his memories of 9/11 // Gee Scott on his memories of 9/11 // The Rick Rizzs Show: Mariners still have a chance, as they bring up exciting young prospects // Herb Weisbaum on how consumers can look out for food safety // Herb Weisbaum on his memories of 9/11

Diana Paulson on President Trump's speech at the Republican Convention in Dallas // Steven Portnoy on a malfunction aboard President Trump's new Air Force 1 gifted by the Qatari government // Jim Ryan on why people are turning to "side hustles" to make up for the cost of inflation // Brad Garrett on lingering impacts of the 9/11 terror attacks // Charlie Harger Commentary on President Trump's promise to give every American $5000 if Republicans win the midterms // Gee Scott on the Seahawks victory against New England

The Mike Macdonald Preview: Gearing up for the season opener // Scott Sistek with a September forecast and wrap up of summer weather events // Kristine Moreland with an update on the "Boy in the Tent" and everything that "The More We Love" does for the community // Charlie Harger Commentary on what to know ahead of November's midterms // John Curley on the Republican Convention in Dallas // Gee Scott on tonight's Seahawks season opener

David Fahrenthold on Canadian tariffs, a GOP convention in Dallas, and construction projects in D.C. // Luke Duecy on the surgery to remove a tumor in his brain, and his recovery process // Mike Dobuski with Tech Talk: New model being released by OpenAI // Charlie Harger Commentary on what to know ahead of November's midterms // Sam Sweeney on the deadly crash of an Amazon product plane in Miami // Gee Scott on tomorrow's Seahawks season opener

ABC's SOO YOUN WITH A CLOSER LOOK AT THAT HISTORIC META SETTLEMENT // Charlie Harger Commentary on WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER PAYCHECKS // Katrina Guischard- Parenting Segment: Are we protecting our daughters—or preventing them from becoming resilient? // The Rick Rizzs Show: Mariners prepare for the final push as they remain in striking distance of the playoffs // Paul Holden with a Weekend Planner and a preview of PAX

Chris Sullivan Chokepoint: "what is that towering rounded structure being built along I-5 at 145th in Shoreline // ABC's Jim Ryan on Labor Day travel challenges // ABC's Brad Garrett-HOW PREVALENT IS COCAINE USE ON OUR COLLEGE CAMPUSES? // Charlie Harger Commentary on SPD's dropping of recruitment tactics // James Lynch Cold Case Project // Paul Holden with a preview of PAX

Rob McKenna on the Supreme Court decision to allow further construction on the White House Ballroom // Jim Ryan on the backlash to Flock cameras around the country // Sona Movsesian on parenting in the modern age // Charlie Harger Commentary on SPD's dropping of recruitment tactics // Scott Sistek with an extended forecast for September // Gee Scott on a tentative deal between SPS and teachers

Chris Sullivan with Chokepoints: Looking at the road rules surrounding oversized loads // Mike Dobuski with Tech Talk: Lawsuit against Anthropic, and a new CEO at Apple // David Fahrenthold on the oil deal between the US and Venezuela, and an update on the midterms // Charlie Harger Commentary on the release of a convicted murderer // Gee Scott on new data surrounding single living

Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment": A look at juvenile gun violence // Retired Lt. General Richard Newton on renewed US strikes in Iran // Charlie Harger Commentary on why homes in Seattle are so expensive // Scott Hamilton with secrets from decades at Boeing // Patrick De Haan on how gas prices are impacted by a new oil deal in Venezuela // Gee Scott on upcoming interview with former SPD Chief Shon Barnes

Cast members from "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" on the play's success // Tim Hohl on a father who went above and beyond to bring the spirit of Gonzaga University to his son's life // Gee Scott on Seahawks Preseason Game 3 tonight // The Rick Rizzs Show: Mariners prepare for the final push as they remain in striking distance of the division lead // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Warning drivers about the state's "Slow Down, Move Over" law // Jim Ryan on the massive lawsuit settlement planned by Meta // Brad Garrett on threats of Iranian-backed gangs in the US and an FBI bust of a large Chinese cyber hack // Gee Scott on the Seahawks new ownership

Sony Salzman on new research into CTE and NFL football // Tim Hohl on a college women's wrestler who works as a wildland firefighter // Former State Attorney General Rob McKenna on mail in ballots // Meteorologist Scott Sistek on if the cooler weather is here to stay // Gee Scott on Lumen Field as the best stadium in the country

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Slow vehicle turnout 101 - a lesson on how you should be driving on rural highways // Mike Dobuski with "Tech Tuesday": AI data centers are stirring a massive debate around the nation // Leland Vittert on trade war with Canada, economic attacks on Iran, and the midterms // David Fahrenthold on trade war with Canada, SCOTUS mail-in ballot decision, and midterms // Gee Scott on Seattle's massive tourism spike in July

Steve Roberts on latest in war between US and Iran // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" // Shannon Kingston on US trade war with Canada // Patrick De Haan on gas prices and the war in Iran and Ukraine // Gee Scott on Seahawks Preseason game 2

ABC'S Jim Ryan-Americans are drinking less than they have in decades // From Seattle courts to the global stage, KIRO Newsradio’s Frank Lenzi sits down with a rising teenage tennis star before her next big match. // NEWSNATION'S MARCUS ESPINOZA-ERIC SWALWELL FBI RAID // Charlie Harger Commentary: My favorite lesson from 30 years on the air // The Rick Rizzs Show: Preparing for the Mariners 50 year celebration // Paul Holden—Weekend Planner // Gee Scott on the Seahawks sale

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Washington is adding another test and making driver's ed mandatory for thousands more people // James Lynch Cold Case Project // BRAD GARRETT, ABC NEWS CRIME & TERRORISM ANALYST // Charlie Harger Commentary: A judge can take away a teenager's freedom. But can Washington actually help him? // Gee Scott-A new study says Washington is one of the most social media-obsessed states in the country // NewsNation's Cory Smith-Trump says he'll meet with Kim Jong Un this year as the U.S. eases its military posture in Asia

Could Seattle really be headed for a historic Super El Niño? Meteorologist Scott Sistek // Former Attorney General Rob McKenna on "Are judges becoming America's most important policymakers?" // Charlie Harger Commentary: The most astonishing thing about your life is that you've stopped being astonished by it // Newsnation's XAVIER WALTON-Minnesota is suing Texas to extradite an ICE agent accused in a shooting, warning he could go free within days // If cameras help solve crimes, should Seattle put up more of them? Gee Scott joins us to discuss

MILITARY RECRUITMENT BOUNCES BACK – BUT NOT FOR THE REASONS YOU MIGHT THINK--JIM RYAN, ABC NEWS NATIONAL CORRESPONDENT // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Wire theft isn't just expensive, it's disrupting traffic systems and creating safety concerns statewide // TECH TUESDAY: META IN COURT AGAIN; TRUMP MEDIA LAWSUIT MIKE DOBUSKI, ABC NEWS TECHNOLOGY REPORTER // NewsNation's Leland Vittert--Voters across the political spectrum say the system isn't working for them. So why hasn't a third party broken through? // Charlie Harger Commentary: The most astonishing thing about your life is that you've stopped being astonished by it // Newsnation's Cory Smith - Iran strikes ship, doubles down on closing Strait of Hormuz // Gee Scott breaks down why more Americans are turning to installment loans for basics

Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" // ABC's Cheri Preston--New research suggests a teen's bond with their dog may do more than provide companionship // Charlie Harger Commentary: How cracking down on shoplifting can create second chances and life-changing opportunities. // Ryan Bass, Newsnation-The fight over license plate readers is heating up // Gee Scott breaks down the biggest reasons Seahawks fans should feel good after Saturday's game

ABC's Jim Ryan on FLOCK UPDATE: COMPANY ANNOUNCES SWEEPING CHANGES // AXIOS Seattle Reporter, Melissa Santos on Washington delayed correcting inflated climate-benefit claims // Charlie Harger Commentary: A pastrami craving by two college students led to a police response and a new rule // Gee Scott on the Seahawks first preseason game // The Rick Rizzs Show: The Mariners 50 year celebration // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

Tom Dempsey on the stepping down of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Looking at the plans and budget for light rail to West Seattle // James Lynch with the "Cold Case Project": Looking at the mysterious death of a mother and daughter from 20 years ago // Charlie Harger Commentary on the communication breakdown surrounding last month's Bite of Seattle shooting // Brad Garrett on public pushback to "Flock" cameras // Andrew Villeneuve on the budgetary description of Initiative 645

Jim Ryan on how parents are preparing for school // Meteorologist Scott Sistek on the forecast for August and continued wildfire dangers in the state // Rob McKenna on a fight over the description of I-645 to repeal the state income tax // Charlie Harger Commentary on Sound Transit's plan to instill gates at some light rail stations // Longtime Tattoo Shop Owner April Cornell on the Seattle Tattoo Expo // Gee Scott on the second episode of HBO's Hard Knocks

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Alterations being made on Highway 20 will cause delays along Deception Pass // Mike Dobuski with Tech Tuesday: Meta is going to introduce open-source AI // Leland Vittert on wars in Gaza and Iran, and Democratic Socialists in the midterms // Charlie Harger Commentary on the destructive results of copper wire theft // Arthur Jones II on RFK Jr.'s new health program, and changes to childhood vaccination rules // Gee Scott on what makes a local Pacific Northwesterner

Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" // Marcus Espinoza on issues with Tesla's autopilot function // Jordana Miller in Jerusalem on wars in Gaza and Iran // Charlie Harger Commentary on complicated dynamics surrounding the repeal effort of Washington's income tax // Ted Buehner on the danger of fires in Western Washington and emergency preparedness // Gee Scott on pushback against Meta glasses

Michael Powell on his recent article in The Atlantic: "The Cities That Said Yes To Drugs" // Katrina Guischard with a Parenting Feature: Looking at how to grapple with a lack of sleep when you have young kids // Jerry Cornfield on the results of the primary races and looking ahead to the general election // Charlie Harger Commentary on a mistake made by the Pierce County Assessor which means Charlie will have to pay an extra $1000 on his property taxes // Gee Scott on how money allocated for CCTV cameras in Seattle should be used elsewhere // The Rick Rizzs Show: Preparing for the Mariners 50 year celebration // The Rick Rizzs Show: Preparing for the Mariners 50 year celebration // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

Scott Sistek with a wildfire smoke forecast // Peter Charalambous on the New Mexico AG suing the Justice Department over the Epstein Files // Cory Smith on the latest negotiations between the US and Iran // Charlie Harger Commentary on the red flags surrounding the  suspected arsonist in Spokane // Brad Garrett on security threats over water access // Gee Scott on Amazon's attempt to help businesses impacted by the Bite of Seattle shooting

Rob McKenna on Acting AG Todd Blanche's battle to get confirmed by the Senate // Jim Ryan on an uptick in marijuana use around the US // Patrick Duffy and Laura Purl on their careers and making "Duffy's Dough" // Charlie Harger Commentary on why we still know so little about the Bite of Seattle shooting // Gee Scott on the premiere of "Hard Knocks" with the Seahawks

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Preparing for a very busy weekend on the roads, between Mariners, Seahawks, and traffic events // Jim Ryan on a Russian based WiFi hack in US hotels // Leland Vittert on the war in Iran and the primaries ahead of the midterms // Charlie Harger Commentary on the need to vote in today's primaries // David Fahrenthold on the DC Reflective Pool and the midterm primaries // Gee Scott on Seattle as one of the country's "happiest" cities

Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — a look a juvenile gun violence in the county // Emily Guskin on the rising cost of school supplies ahead of the new school year // Cory Smith on the war with Iran // Charlie Harger Commentary on Washington's growing retail theft problem // Alex Stone in Spokane on the fires forcing tens of thousands to evacuate // Gee Scott on Seahawks training camp and the premiere of HBO's Hard Knocks

Karen Travers on the war with Iran and potential peace in Gaza // Perry Russom on a new widespread scam targeting homeowners worried about foreclosure // Charlie Harger Commentary on why maybe it is time to say goodbye to the Blue Angels // Gee Scott on why maybe it is time to say goodbye to the Blue Angels // The Rick Rizzs Show: The Mariners are reeling after a brutal roadtrip...how can the team get back on track? // Herb Weisbaum on how to save money on dental procedures // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: You will have a new way to watch Blue Angels flyovers this SeaFair // Steven Portnoy on the Congressional hearing questioning Dr. Anthony Fauci over the response to COVID-19 // TJ Martinell from the Center Square on a communication breakdown between Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and Governor Bob Ferguson in the immediate aftermath of the deadly shooting on Sunday // Charlie Harger Commentary on Washington's flawed "catch and release" system with violent offenders // Journalist Kylie Mohr on prediction markets being used to bet on wildfires // Jim Ryan on public pushback to "flock cameras"

Frank Lenzi on the life and legacy of his brother, Air Force Major Greg Stone, Purple Heart recipient // Scott Sistek on the weather forecast for August // Rob McKenna on the legal battle between several courts and the Trump administration over mail-in voting // Charlie Harger Commentar on Seattle's sales tax rising // Jim Ryan on a blood shortage // Gee Scott with observations from Seahawks Training Camp

David Fahrenthold on a pause in the war with Iran, President Trump's comments on the economy, and the midterms // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Construction about to get underway along Highway 20 // Mike Dobuski on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's appearance in front of lawmakers this week // Patrick De Haan on gas prices, as fighting is on pause between the US and Iran // Charlie Harger Commentar on Seattle leadership failure in the aftermath of Sunday's deadly shooting

SMN Crew reacts to tragic mass shooting in Seattle // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — a weekly crime report from the King County Prosecutor's Office // Peter Charalambous on the federal appeals court decision on mail in voting // Retired Lt. General Richard Newton on the temporary pause in violence between the US and Iran // Gee Scott on latest round of layoffs at Amazon

Karen Travers on President Trump's most recent threats against Iran // Katrina Guischard with her Parenting Feature: When kids act like parents // Castmembers of "Hell's Kitchen" on the prominence of Alicia Keys // Charlie Harger Commentary on Jimothy's midlife crisis // Gee Scott on what he expects in Seahawks training camp // The Rick Rizzs Show: Mariners continue to look for consistency in the batters' box // ConsumerMan Herb Weisbaum on GLP-1 coverage through Medicare // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Traffic on the Hood Canal Bridge is about to improve // Luke Duecy with a "Tech Talk": AI is being used to help find cures for common diseases // State Senate Candidate Heather-Marie Wilson on what makes her different from Jamie Pedersen and Hannah-Sabio Howell // Charlie Harger Commentary on manufactured homes in Washington // James Lynch with the "Cold Case Project": Looking at a murder case in Renton from 30 years ago // Mario Segale and Brian Rudin on award-winning wines in Washington // Gee Scott on Kevin Calabro leaving the Portland Trail Blazers

Brian Heywood on I-645 and his general distrust in lawmakers in Olympia // Scott Sistek on the hottest day of 2026 and being aware of wildfire smoke // Rob McKenna on Roger Rogoff's lawsuit against the Trump administration over a US Attorney job // Charlie Harger Commentary on why sea lions are destroying salmon populations, wasting taxpayer dollars in our state // Gee Scott on the Seahawks on HBO's "Hard Knocks"

David Fahrenthold on the war with Iran, tariffs on Canada, and the Reflective Pool // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Highway 202 going to be closed in Fall City // Mike Dobuski with "Tech Tuesday": Two large Chinese AI programs releasing models this week // Leland Vittert on the war with Iran, President Trump's messaging, and the arrest of the Tate brothers // Gee Scott on how the World Cup helped dating in Seattle

Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — a weekly crime check from the King County Prosecutor's Office // Steve Roberts on lowering approval rating for President Trump // Charlie Harger Commentary on another Democratic former WA Governor decrying the state budget // Retired Lt. General Richard Newton on the escalating conflict in Iran // Gee Scott on his love for Dutch Bros Coffee

Karen Travers on President Trump's primetime speech // Katrina Guischard on a Bay Area restaurant's new policy about kids' behavior that has gone viral // Dima Voytovych on his 220-mile mission to raise funds to help rebuild lives in Ukraine // Charlie Harger Commentary reflecting on his upcoming one-year anniversary of commentary for Seattle's Morning News // Ursula Reutin on downtown businesses keeping up momentum post FIFA World Cup excitement // The Rick Rizzs Show // Herb Weisbaum on used Evs // Weekend Events with Paul Holden

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Explaining the difference between left-lane campers, and slow drivers in the HOV lane // James Lynch with the "Cold Case Project": Highlighting the case of a murder young woman, still unsolved after 30 years // Brad Garrett on a push to reform ICE behavior during immigration checks // Charlie Harger Commentary on why he chooses to drive an EV over his favorite diesel truck // Gee Scott on Jaxon Smith-Njigba as the best WR in football

Rob McKenna on Washington's lawsuit against Albertsons stores over opioid prescriptions // Rich Frankel on concerns in the US Supreme Court over safety // Charlie Harger Commentary on finding marriage tips in an unlikely place // Gee Scott on Seattle as a "fit" city

Chris Sullivan Chokepoint: The Kingston Ferry terminal is running into issues with passengers missing a required ticket booth // Mike Dobuski with "Tech Tuesday" : Lawsuit from Apple to OpenAI, Meta ending an AI program // Leland Vittert on the US conflict with Iran and the death of Senator Lindsey Graham // Charlie Harger Commentary on the issues with trying to recycle plastics // David Fahrenthold on the US conflict with Iran and the death of Senator Lindsey Graham // Gee Scott on affordability issues in Seattle

Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — our weekly report from the King County Prosecutor's Office // Retired Lt. General Richard Newton on the latest strikes between the US and Iran // Patrick De Haan on the increase in gas prices with renewed conflict between the US and Iran // Ben Siegel on the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham // Charlie Harger Commentary on how Bonney Lake is dealing with retail theft

Olivia Rubin on the bi-partisan Housing Bill that President Trump refuses to sign // Hannah Sabio-Howell on her endorsement from Mayor Katie Wilson and tackling issues in the city // Charlie Harger Commentary on copper wire theft and criminal recidivism // Retired Lt. General Richard Newton on the renewed violence between the US and Iran // The Rick Rizzs Show: Looking at why the Mariners are struggling and what to expect from the second half of the season // Herb Weisbaum on the prevalence of outlet stores // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

Peter Charalambous on the "Freedom Fuel Network" and cheap gas prices // Anna Kooiman on the diminishing middle age in the US // Brad Garrett on cyber criminals extorting young men for thousands of dollars // Charlie Harger Commentary on the chances of an income tax repeal initiative being voted through in November // Gee Scott on SPOG's response to Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's deactivation of CCTV cameras in the Stadium District // James Lynch with a "Cold Case Project": Looking into the murder of a young girl, not 17 years after her death

Rob McKenna on the initiative measure submitted to repeal the state income tax on millionaires // Shannon Kingston on the potential end to a ceasefire between the US and Iran // Charlie Harger Commentary on Seattle's lack of addressing the real issue with drug addiction // Alexander Bolton on President Trump's pressure to GOP lawmakers surrounding his birthright citizenship executive order // Gee Scott on a push to give high school students more opportunities to learn about life skills

Jordana Miller in Jerusalem on the war with Iran // Leland Vittert on the NATO summit and the Trump family's financial disclosures // Charlie Harger Commentary on Seattle's month of June // David Fahrenthold on USA 250 celebrations in D.C. and the Trump family's financial disclosures // Mike Dobuski with "Tech Tuesday": Massive layoffs at Microsoft rock the Seattle region // Gee Scott looks back on his time with FIFA for the World Cup