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Gee and Ursula debate male birth control
Male birth control is progressing. The first of its kind, a hormone-free male birth control pill, has been deemed safe for humans, Scientific American reported July 22.
But the question is, would men take it, and could they be trusted to take it?
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell
With the mayoral election days away, incumbent Bruce Harrell joined "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio to address the key issues of struggling businesses, homelessness, and crime.
When asked about the economic challenges facing Seattle’s small business community, especially rising commercial rents and the ongoing post-pandemic recovery, Harrell highlighted his personal background and connection to the issue.
‘I think there’s some liability’: KIRO hosts dispute who’s to blame for Bremerton otter attack
The mother of a young child who was violently attacked by a river otter at the Bremerton Marina last year has filed a lawsuit against the Port of Bremerton, claiming that gross negligence led to the incident.
MSNBC contributor says Epstien list won't make a difference
In the latest development of the Jeffrey Epstein list investigation, Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's former girlfriend, finished interviews with Justice Department officials on Friday, answering questions about 100 different people, The Associated Press reported.
Although many are eager for names to be released, MSNBC contributor and professor at Morgan State University, Dr. Jason Johnson, told "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio that it won't make a difference.
Gee and Ursula on new SALT deduction cap
As part of President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill," the federal cap on state and local taxes (SALT) has been raised from $10,000 to $40,000, Realtor.com reported. The online real estate marketplace noted 16.8% of Seattle homeowners and 9.4% of Washington homeowners exceeded the previous $10,000 SALT deduction cap.
"That actually is a big deal for a state like ours, where we don't pay income tax, but we do pay huge property taxes," KIRO host Ursula Reutin said on "The Gee and Ursula Show" Tuesday.
However, Ursula pointed out critics believe the change still favors higher-income earners and doesn't fix the problem of affordability.
Gee and Ursula discuss what's next for Astronomer CEO
A "kiss cam" moment at a Coldplay concert Wednesday night revealed Astronomer CEO Andy Byron allegedly cheating on his wife with the head of HR, Kristin Cabot, The New York Post reported.
The two were caught in a warm embrace on the Jumbotron and immediately ducked, but KIRO host Gee Scott believes their reaction made the situation worse.
Gee and Ursula on the Whale Wins closing
Another Seattle restaurant is shutting its doors for good. Even though the Whale Wins in Fremont won a James Beard Award, it wasn't enough to keep running, Eater Seattle reported Tuesday.
KIRO host Gee Scott said he was told that 50% of local restaurants will disappear and be replaced by national chains.
Flying out of Seattle? TSA now letting you keep your shoes on through security
The Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) confirmed that it will now allow passengers to keep their footwear on as they go through security checkpoints.
This change is happening at select airports, including Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac), Perry Cooper, the senior media relations manager for the Port of Seattle, told KIRO Newsradio.
Gee and Ursula unconvinced by Elon Musk's new political party
After President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" passed, Elon Musk announced he intends to carry out his threat of launching a new political party, The Associated Press reported Monday. Elon Musk's political party is called the "America Party," which Musk stated on X was formed to restore Americans' freedom.
However, KIRO hosts Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin don't think Elon Musk's political party will hold any weight.
Gee Scott doubts Lil Woody's popularity ahead of Tacoma debut
Lil Woody's, a beloved Seattle burger and shake chain, is expanding farther south to Tacoma, according to The Tacoma News Tribune.
While locals are excited for more burger options, KIRO host Gee Scott is doubtful of the restaurant's popularity.
Gee and Ursula on banning fireworks on WA beaches
Nonprofit environmental organization Surfrider has dubbed July 5 the "Dirtiest Beach Day of the Year" as tons of trash are left behind from Fourth of July festivities. The aftermath raised the question on "The Gee and Ursula Show," should personal fireworks on Long Beach or other beaches in Washington be banned?
'Definitely the hardest' time to run a business, Columbia City restaurant owner claims
Theo Martin, the owner of Island Soul in Columbia City for the past 25 years, claimed that running a small business is harder today than it has ever been, including surviving the 2008 recession and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kohberger 'should not breathe life': Gee sounds off after death penalty avoided
Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty to murdering four University of Idaho students as part of a deal to avoid the death penalty, an attorney for one victim’s family said.
Seattle tourism drops at major attractions: Pike Place Market, MoPOP, zoo see fewer visitors
While still 31% of the adult population in Seattle has visited Pike Place Market, the No. 1 ranked tourist destination in the city, at least once in the last 12 months, surveys conducted by The Seattle Times found a drop in overall visitation in the city's most popular spots.
From February 2019 to February 2020, about 41% of the adult population visited the market, a 10% drop.
Gee and Ursula saddened by Supreme Court ruling on Planned Parenthood
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that states can now block Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid money, The Associated Press (AP) reported. Health services such as contraception and cancer screening could be affected.