Highlights - The John Curley Show

Highlights - The John Curley Show

Every weekday, John Curley has an irreverent take on the news. From big stories to small ones, they all get the Curley treatment and you’ll be left laughing and thinking about the headlines in different way.

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Lee Keller's statement on the restraining order

Wilson also mentioned on the show that his former domestic partner, who filed the temporary restraining order, Lee Keller, had mentioned getting it dismissed.

"She's come back each time and said, 'Look, I'm really sorry. I want to make it work.' And this happened even after this, DVRO (domestic violence restraining order), and through an intermediary, she said, 'Will you let John know I so love him. I'm so sorry about this. I'm getting it dismissed,'" he said.

However, Keller's attorneys subsequently reached out to the show, telling KIRO Newsradio, "The restraining order is very active."

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Jun 4, 2025 11:52 AM
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King County Assessor John Wilson responds to calls for his resignation

King County Assessor John Wilson Responds to Calls for His Resignation

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Jun 3, 2025 5:56 PM
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‘Fight for the city, fight against Trump’: Harrell campaigns for Seattle mayor re-election at Pier 62 concert

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell made an appearance at Pier 62 to kick off the revitalized waterfront concert series, but not before taking the stage to rally the attendees around his overarching "One Seattle" goal, a sign that campaigning for the upcoming mayoral race is already underway.

"Spiritual, rhythmic, infinite, peaceful. You're in for a treat. My wife and I are going to enjoy it with you," Harrell said Monday night along Pier 62 before pivoting to politics. "One Seattle! We're all here together to fight for the city. Fight against Trump. Fight for diversity. Fight for inclusion. Fight for LGBTQ+. Our values. We will fight, fight, fight. But tonight, we're going to listen and come together as one. One Seattle!"

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Jun 3, 2025 8:38 AM
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State Rep and Chairman of the Washington Republican Party Jim Walsh - 6-2-25

State Rep and Chairman of the Washington State Republican Party Jim Walsh joined the JCS Monday to discuss the morbid failure of the "Keeping Families Together Act", the wins the Republican party has actually gotten in Washington State and his thoughts on Kshama Sawant running for congress

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Jun 2, 2025 6:11 PM
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DSA stresses what work needs to be done ahead of 2026 World Cup

Seattle is just days away from officially being one year away from hosting the 2026 World Cup, and there is still a ton of work to do, according to the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA).

"It's nice to have a marker, a milestone, a big event that everybody can sort of rally around," Jon Scholes, president & CEO of DSA, said on "The John Curley Show." "A date in a line in the sand out there in June 2026, so there's been a lot of good work to date. I mean, we should be doing this stuff anyway."

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Jun 2, 2025 10:42 AM
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Justine Deterling - The Cost Radical Activists Have on the Gay Community

Justine Deterling joined the John Curley Show to discuss the reputational cost that radical and violent activists are having on the broader gay, lesbian and trans communities and why she believes it's time for a new alternative to the so-called "alphabet mafia."

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May 29, 2025 6:10 PM
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Social media earthquake researcher warns we may see 'the big one' in PNW soon

The Pacific Northwest may be hit with a major earthquake in the next 50 years. There is no telling exactly when this could happen -- but Brent Dmitruk has a feeling it's soon.

 

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May 29, 2025 2:29 PM
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ARMY Veteran, West Point Alumni and Father of a West Point Graduate Gives His Perspective on Trump's Graduation Speech

Army Veteran, West Point Alumni and father of a West Point graduate Steven Butler joins the John Curley Show to give a military family’s perspective on being present for President Donald Trump’s controversial West Point Graduation ceremony speech

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May 27, 2025 11:2 AM
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John Talks to Alan from Redmond About Medicaid and Food Stamps

On Thursday while discussing the part-time work requirements to qualify for Medicaid in Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill", John asserted that able bodied Americans should just "find a job" if they want benefits.   Alan from Redmond texted in saying it's not that easy as he's been unemployed and searching for work for 8 months as a highly qualified tech worker.   Alan joined the show Friday to was able to give John some boots on the ground perspective on what the job market is really like for people like himself right now and John was able to connect him with a friend who helped launch Microsoft into a tech behemoth.    

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May 23, 2025 6:18 PM
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Congressman Michael Baumgartner on Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill"

Congressman Michael Baumgartner joined the John Curley Show Friday to share why he voted to pass President Trump's so-called "Big Beautiful Bill"

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May 23, 2025 6:10 PM
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John's Passionate Monologue on Why the Biden Health Cover-Up Matters

John dissects the latest on former President Joe Biden's health, the coordinated effort by shadowy members of the democratic party to cover it up and why it should matter to every American.

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May 21, 2025 6:16 PM
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State Rep and Chairman of the Washington Republican Party Jim Walsh Breaks Down Bob Ferguson's Bill Signing

State Rep and Chairman of the Washington Republican Party Jim Walsh join The John Curley Show to react to Governor Bob Ferguson signing every piece of legislation put in front of him on Tuesday

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May 21, 2025 6:12 PM
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Matt Markovich Recaps Bob Ferguson Signing Day

Matt Markovich joined the John Curley Show to celebrate the official end of the legislative session after Governor Bob Ferguson signed... pretty much everything. 

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May 20, 2025 6:7 PM
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The Return of Matt Markovich

KIRO News Radio Reporter Matt Markovich returns to the John Curley Show to give a preview of what Governor Bob Ferguson will or won't sign in a big day for tax payers in Washington State on Tuesday

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May 19, 2025 6:14 PM
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State Rep and Chairman of the Washington Republican Party Jim Walsh - 5-16-25

State Rep and Chairman of the Washington Republican Party Jim Walsh joined The John Curley Show to talk about a generous donation the WA State GOP recieved, the latest on Washington's budget and how he thinks republicans can start getting some wins

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May 16, 2025 6:10 PM
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John on Executive Power and the Supreme Court Hearing Birthright Citizenship

John discusses the history of Birthright Citizenship, the Supreme Court case challenging it and why Trump's executive orders are so problematic

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May 16, 2025 9:34 AM
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders

Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders joined the John Curley Show to discuss the capture of 10-time felon Damien Madison, who fired 17 rounds at his deputies during a pursuit last week, and his ideas on how we can repair our damaged criminal justice system in Washington state.

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May 15, 2025 5:29 PM
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Could The Bark of a Root From Western Africa Cure Opioid Addiction?

Could the bark of a root From Western Africa cure opioid addiction?  According to Tom Feegle, not only can Ibogaine cure the worst opioid addictions, including fentanyl, in a matter hours, but it can also treat the worst cases of PTSD and traumatic brain injuries in soldiers returning from combat deployment.   Tom is the founder of the Beond Ibogaine Treatment Center in Cancun, Mexico and he joined The John Curley Show to share how a little known botanical could be the key to ending the suffering of tens of thousands in Washington state. 

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May 12, 2025 6:19 PM
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'It's the dumbest thing': Curley guts Trump over Qatar jet deal

President Trump is reportedly considering accepting a luxury Boeing 747 8 jet from the Qatari government for temporary use as Air Force One, though no final decision has been made.

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May 12, 2025 6:6 PM
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Praise, skepticism greet Redmond rail extension

Sound Transit's new Redmond Light Rail extension is drawing both praise and criticism from city officials.

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May 12, 2025 3:10 PM
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Erika Thompson Has Fostered 134 Children

Erika Thompson and her husband in Tacoma have fostered 134 children since 2008.   Despite is ripping her heart apart, Washington's "Keeping Families Together Act" means she may never foster a child again and children may die because of it.   She joined John Curley to celebrate the many lives she has saved and to mourn the lives that may be lost due to this misguided legislation

 

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May 9, 2025 6:23 PM
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Curley, Gray Miller breaks down adult ADHD, dyslexia, diagnosis trends

While doctors generally consider attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) neurodevelopmental disorder that develops during childhood, adults still have the chance of being diagnosed with late-onset ADHD.

Two examples of this, Gray Miller, a freelance writer in behavioral science who specializes in late diagnosis of adult ADHD, and KIRO Newsradio host John Curley, joined together to have a frank discussion on dealing with ADHD as adults.

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May 9, 2025 12:11 PM
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