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

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

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. 

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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
Former CBS Audio General Manager Craig Swagler on the legacy of CBS Radio
Josh Tyrangiel on "AI for Good", the positive developments in artificial intelligence // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: A new fish passage project in Gorst is going to cause a massive detour for drivers-LIVE // Former CBS Audio General Manager Craig Swagler on the legacy of CBS Radio-LIVE // Charlie Harger Commentary on Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's blocking of security cameras around the city-LIVE // Gee Scott on former Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's new job-LIVE
00:32:36
May 21, 2026 9:50 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
How Much More does it Cost to Own Instead of Rent in Seattle?

Meteorologist Scott Sistek with a look at the extended forecast // Rob McKenna on the push in Washington to redraw legislative maps-LIVE // Charlie Commentary on flag representation during the FIFA World Cup-LIVE // Charlie Harger and Manda Factor with the Top Local and National Headlines // Gee Scott on how much Seattle renters have to pay in order to become Seattle homeowners-LIVE

00:32:38
May 20, 2026 9:50 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The $1.776 Billion Being Awarded to Trump's Administration

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: WSDOT looking at potentially raising the max toll prices on I-405 and SR 167 // David Fahrenthold on the nearly $2 billion being awarded to the Trump administration from the Justice Department // Retired Lt. General Richard Newton on the war in Iran // Charlie Commentary on Northshore Schools deciding to remove SRO from Bothell High // Angela Poe Russell on Northshore Schools deciding to remove SROs from Bothell High

00:33:05
May 19, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Legal Battle Between Musk and Open AI

Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — local crime report // Ian Sherr on the legal battle between Elon Musk and Open AI // Patrick De Haan on the price of fuel // Charlie Commentary on a dire situation on Aurora Ave // Jill Schlesinger on the end of CBS Radio and economic advice for listeners // Gee Scott on high testing scores in Seattle Public Schools

00:39:35
May 18, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Beginning of Medterm Season

The Rick Rizzs Show: Celebrating another epic takedown of the Houston Astros and preparing for a tough matchup against the San Diego Padres // Several safety experts on boating safety awareness day // Jerry Cornfield on the beginning of midterm season // Charlie Commentary on what Seattle can learn from San Francisco about tackling homelessness // Gee Scott on the Seahawks schedule release // ConsumerMan Herb Weisbaum on how to avoid scam phone calls // Paul Holden with a weekend roundup

00:44:05
May 15, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The President's Trip to China

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Highlighting some confusing signage between I-90 and SR 18 // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: Looking at the large-scale hacking of the Canvas educational tool // Aaron Navarro on President Trump's trip to China // Charlie Commentary on where Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's homeless shelter plan will impact // Sara Nelson on Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's budget plan // Gee Scott on the announcement of the Seattle Seahawks season opening opponent

00:40:45
May 14, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Potential Gas Tax Holiday

Dr. Sophie Lazarus on the health benefits of unplugging from technology // Patrick De Haan on the price of fuel and a potential gas tax holiday // Rob McKenna on an initiative attempt to take down the state's income tax, and the race for the 5 open seats on Washington's Supreme Court // Charlie Commentary on why Texas is leading the way of climate commitment // Natalie Brand on President Trump's trip to China // Frank Lenzi on the 40th anniversary of "Top Gun" and its significance to him // Gee Scott on a lack of enthusiasm surrounding the FIFA World Cup

00:44:30
May 13, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The End of CBS Radio

Jeff McCausland on the war in Iran and his time at CBS Radio ending //  Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Building a new bridge over I-5 in Lynnwood // Leland Vittert on the war with Iran and President Trump's approval rating // Charlie Commentary on why Texas is leading the way of climate commitment // Gee Scott on hesitancy over buying the Seahawks

00:30:32
May 12, 2026 9:15 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Global Oil Market

Kristine Moreland on how her organization "The More We Love" is addressing addiction and homelessness in Seattle, and an update on "The Boy In The Tent" // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — local crime report // Jill Schlesinger on the global oil market, and new graduates entering the job market // Charlie Commentary on the state's gas revenue dilemma // Marcus Espinoza on the potential of a federal gas tax holiday amidst record high fuel prices // Gee Scott on young people struggling with the job market

00:38:37
May 11, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Microsoft Severance Buyouts

"Photog" Steve Hickey with a local crime report // Cathy Allen on filing day for candidates looking to run for election in the 2026 midterms // Charlie Commentary on the importance of reporting the actual important news stories // Gee Scott on Microsoft offering thousands of employees severance buyouts // The Rick Rizzs Show: Mariners getting back on track as they head on a 7 game road trip // Herb Weisbaum on travel tips ahead of the busy vacation season // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

00:53:10
May 8, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Gas Prices Amidst Middle East Tension

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Big change coming to the junction between I-5 and highway 520 // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: Meta using AI to keep underage users from creating accounts // Patrick De Haan on gas prices amidst tension in the Middle East // Charlie Commentary on the gross allegations against King County Assessor John Wilson // Gee Scott on people leaving Washington

00:28:45
May 7, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Federal Probe Into Minnesota Medicare Fraud

Rich Hughes on the federal probe into medicare fraud in Minnesota // Rob McKenna on the legal challenge of the state income tax // Charlie Commentary on the danger of empathy over instinct // James Lynch with Cold Case Project: Looking at a young man who was shot down 6 years ago, with no suspect // Gee Scott on cancelling of in-flight meals on some Delta flights

00:29:50
May 6, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The End of Spirit Airlines

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: New ticket booths are looking to cut down on line cutters at the Kingston Ferry Terminal // Jeff McCausland on the war in Iran and battle over the Strait of Hormuz // Leland Vittert on the war in Iran and preparations for the 2026 midterm elections // Charlie Commentary on soda stealers // Xavier Walton on the end of Spirit Airlines and where it leaves the industry // Gee Scott on Washington employers threatening to leave the state

00:39:10
May 5, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Battle Over the Strait of Hormuz

Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — local crime report // Retired Lt. General Richard Newton on the war in Iran and battle over the Strait of Hormuz // Jill Schlesinger on the global oil market, and investors thinking surrounding the war in Iran // Charlie Commentary on WA lawmakers' aversion to speaking with the press // Xavier Walton on the end of Spirit Airlines and where it leaves the industry // Gee Scott on living in Seattle while making $60K per year

00:34:15
May 4, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Shooting Suspect from the White House Dinner

Olivia Rinaldi on the war in Iran and details on the shooting suspect from the White House Correspondents Dinner // Luke Duecy with the Mariners "Fan of the Week" — Highlighting Daniel and his son Julio's love for the team // Patrick De Haan on the accelerated price of gasoline // Charlie Commentary on our state's flawed catch and release policy with criminals // Gee Scott on Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's dismissive comments towards Seattle's wealthier residents // Herb Weisbaum on landscaping and removing/ pruning trees in your yard // The Rick Rizzs Show: Looking at the team and Randy Johnson's number retirement

00:47:13
May 1, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The State's Education Budget and Failing Test Scores

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: A look at the next big bridge project between Everett and Mukilteo // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: A deep look into the earnings report from big tech companies, and how AI investments factor in // Robert Sherman in Tel Aviv with an update on the war with Iran // Charlie Commentary on how Sound Transit can learn from San Francisco's transit agency // Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal on the state's education budget and falling test scores // James Lynch with the a feature on the oldest Washingtonian who just passed away this month // Gee Scott on a new cell phone ban in Seattle Public Schools

00:42:18
Apr 30, 2026 9:30 AM
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The State's Lawsuit Against Grocery Chains

Robert Berger in Jerusalem with an update on the war with Iran // Scott Sistek on the upcoming 80 degree day and the lack of a snowpack this year // Rob McKenna on the state's lawsuit against major grocery chains and an update on the legal challenge of the state's income tax // Charlie Commentary on how much we are paying for the Climate Commitment Act // James Lynch with the "Cold Case Project": Looking at the mysterious disappearance of a young man with autism over a year ago // Luciana Bosio and Roula Bland from Survivor SAKE on racing with cancer survivors // Gee Scott on Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's plan to provide free lunch and childcare for Seattle families

00:43:18
Apr 29, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Attempted Shooting at the White House

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Looking at some of the paid parking spaces now available at some light rail stations // Jeff McCausland on the war in Iran // David Fahrenthold on the attempted shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday and plans for a new White House ballroom // Charlie Commentary on how the ultra-wealthy are responding to Washington's millionaires' tax // Gee Scott on his interview with Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen yesterday

00:31:37
Apr 28, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Legal Battle Between Musk and Altman

Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — local crime report // Jill Schlesinger on a drop in consumer confidence, while people continue to spend money // Charlie Commentary on why political violence is never the answer // Ian Sherr on the legal battle between tech heads Elon Musk and Sam Altman // Gee Scott on Seahawks draft picks

00:30:01
Apr 27, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The War in the Middle East

Reporter Linda Gradstein on the latest on the war in the Middle East from Jerusalem // International correspondent for NewsNation, Robert Sherman on the war in the Middle East // Charlie Commentary on the KCRHA // Gee Scott on the NFL Draft party and the Seahawks pick // The Rick Rizzs Show // Herb Weisbaum on vacation rental scams are costing travelers thousands // Paul Holden with a weekend roundup

00:43:35
Apr 24, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Budget and Impact on Local Campgrounds & Trails

Public Lands Commissioner, Dave Upthegrove on the budget and summer impact on campgrounds & trails // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: Seattle high schooler’s Google Doodle pays tribute to hair and family history as a superpower // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Ship Canal Bridge construction on schedule as WSDOT pushes toward World Cup pause // Charlie Commentary on Seattle's war on cars // Public Lands Commissioner, Dave Upthegrove on wildfires // Jeff McCausland on the extended ceasefire between the US and Iran and the ousting of Navy Secretary John Phelan // Gee Scott on what to watch for during the NFL Draft

00:42:41
Apr 23, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Ceasefire with Iran

Jeff McCausland on the war in Iran and the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz // Scott Sistek on April showers and a springtime forecast // Rob McKenna with an update on his legal challenge of the state's Millionares' Tax // Charlie Commentary on Washington's flawed bail system // James Lynch with the "Cold Case Project": Picking up a case of a tragic 2023 hit and run // Jeff McCausland and Patrick De Haan on the ceasefire with Iran and the impact on gas prices // Gee Scott on King County workers having issues with RTO orders

00:38:18
Apr 22, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Motive Behind the Millionaires’ Tax

TJ Martinell from the Center Square on new documents uncovered surrounding the motive behind the Millionaires' Tax // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: A new Chick-Fil-A location in Mill Creek could cause some serious traffic disruptions // David Fahrenthold on the war in Iran, and the Trump administration's plans to repay billions in tariffs // Charlie Commentary on spending in WA schools, and dropping test scores // Ian Sherr on the new Apple CEO // Gee Scott on what the Seahawks should do with their 4 picks in the NFL Draft

00:35:15
Apr 21, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Stock Market Reaction to the War

Jeff McCausland on the war with Iran // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — a weekly crime report // Jill Schlesinger on the stock market reaction to the war in Iran and preparing for retirement // Charlie Commentary on the difference between keeping addicts alive and giving addicts their life back // Gee Scott on the $16 million made by the city of Seattle during the Seahawks Super Bowl Parade

00:29:41
Apr 20, 2026 9:30 AM
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The Re-Opening of the Strait of Hormuz

Robert Sherman in Tel Aviv on the re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the war in Iran // Luke Duecy with a "Fan of the Week": Highlighting Mariners fans at T-Mobile Park // Natalie Brand on the re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the war in Iran // Charlie Commentary on some disturbing data surrounding Seattle's "Clean Report" // Gee Scott on the potential of the Sonics NOT returning to Seattle // Dave Vasconi on his journey to losing nearly 200 pounds // Paul Holden with a weekend roundup

00:37:48
Apr 17, 2026 9:30 AM
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