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
The City's Action Along Aurora Avenue

Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka on city action along Aurora Avenue and SPD's recruitment // Steven Portnoy on the 14 point initial peacedeal between the US and Iran // Charlie Commentary on a misleading report from SPD about arrests on Aurora Avenue // James Lynch with the "Cold Case Project" // Gee Scott on SPD's big mistake

00:28:39
Jun 18, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Fears of Iran Continuing Nuclear Developments

Shannon Kingston on fears of Iran continuing nuclear developments despite a planned ceasefire // Jim Ryan on the declining rates of infant deaths in the US // Rob McKenna on a state Supreme Court decision to make firearm possession illegal for individuals with more than one DUI arrest in less than 7 years // Charlie Commentary on the consequence of the Jumpstart Tax // Gee Scott on the clutch performance from Cal Raleigh in yesterday's Mariners game

00:29:50
Jun 17, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Rise and Fall of Gas Prices

Chelsie Bowden on her relationship with her seeing-eye dog // David Fahrenthold on the deal between the US and Iran, and rennovations on the nation's capital // Charlie Commentary on a success story in drug recovery // Ted Buehner on record breaking high temperatures this week // Patrick De Haan on the rise and fall of gas prices // Gee Scott on hosting the World Cup at Lumen Field

00:36:53
Jun 16, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Agreed Peace Deal Between the US and Iran

Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" -- a report from the King County Prosecutor's Office // Jordana Miller in Jerusalem on the agreed peace deal between the US and Iran // Art Dahlen and recovering addict Cory Ratliff on how Battlefield Addiction and We Heart Seattle saves lives // Charlie Commentary on increasing sales tax in King County // Ted Buehner on record breaking high temperatures this week // Angela Poe Russell on an expected judge's decision on nudity at Seattle's Denny Blaine Park

00:37:09
Jun 15, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Proposal to End the War in Iran

Bethany Braun-Silva on cell phone bans at schools across the country // Joe Khalil on a proposal to end the war in Iran // Katrina Guischard with a Parenting Feature: Grappling with AI and raising children // Art Dahlen and Andrea Suarez on the drug crisis in Seattle and treatment options // Charlie Commentary on inflation // Gee Scott on pimp wars along Aurora Avenue // The Rick Rizzs Show: Breaking down the team's long roadtrip, and expectations for the return of Cal Raleigh // Herb Weisbaum on the push to end overdraft fees from major banks // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

00:59:27
Jun 12, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The FISA's Policies for National Intelligence Surveillance

Brad Garrett on issues with the FISA's policies for national intelligence surveillance // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: How to survive Seattle during World Cup // Joe Khalil on the war in Iran // Charlie Commentary on why pre-written greeting cards are similar to AI generated content // Gee Scott on the World Cup and an uptick in inflation // Scott Sistek with a look at the extended weather forecast // James Lynch with a Cold Case Project: Looking for help in a year long cold case in Federal Way

00:44:07
Jun 11, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The UW Grads and Tech Jobs

Art Dallen and Andrea Suarez on the Fentynl crisis // KIRO NewsRadio’s Aaron Granillo on U.W. Grads and tech jobs // Former Washington Attorney General, Rob McKenna // Charlie Commentary on cellphone bans in schools // Corwin Haeck on the 50th Anniversary of Wings at the Tacoma Dome // Gee Scott on the new ban on E-Bikes for minors

00:41:29
Jun 10, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
 Peter Charalambous on the latest testimonies in the Epstein investigation

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: A warning about speeding in work zones-LIVE // Peter Charalambous on the latest testimonies in the Epstein investigation-LIVE // Leland Vittert on the war with Iran and primary elections in California and Maine-LIVE // Charlie Commentary on how the state budget pencils out-LIVE // Lillie Hunnicutt on being diagnosed with Common Variable Immunodeficiency // Gee Scott on how new college grads view artificial intelligence-LIVE

00:40:48
Jun 9, 2026 9:51 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
Katie Wilson's Absence from a Neighborhood March in North Seattle

 Cheri Preston on the big tickets sold ahead of the NBA Finals Game 3 // Jim Ryan on the danger of "screwworms" // Charlie Commentary on Katie Wilson's absence from a neighborhood march in North Seattle // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — our weekly check in with the King County Prosecutor's Office // Gee Scott on Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's turning back on CCTV cameras

00:31:00
Jun 8, 2026 10:13 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
A Very Friday Friday

Peter Charalambous on Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche // Gee Scott on Seattle offering 1400 kids free tickets to the World Cup // The Rick Rizzs Show: Mariners look to stay hot on LONG road trip // Herb Weisbaum on hotels scamming customers by claiming they have smoked in rooms // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

 
00:33:33
Jun 5, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Rise of "Firefighter Arson" Cases

Members of the Pacific Northwest Drag Racing Association on the disappearing sport of Drag Racing // Brad Garrett on the rise of "firefighter arson" cases across the country // Patrick De Haan on the fluctuating gas market and uncertainty for global oil reserves // Charlie Commentary on why Katie Wilson is endangering the city by not turning on CCTV cameras ahead of the World Cup // James Lynch with a "Cold Case Project": looking into the murder of a US military veteran // Gee Scott on Seattle's housing affordability issue

00:35:51
Jun 4, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Growing Fentanyl Crisis in Seattle

Art Dahlen and Andrea Suarez on the growing fentanyl crisis in Seattle and the changing culture of drug use // Meteorologist Scott Sistek on how hot the summer is predicted to be // Rob McKenna on the axing of President Trump's "anti-weaponization fund" // Charlie Commentary on the prompt firing of prominent police officers in Arlington and Auburn // Gee Scott on debate over the use of CCTV cameras downtown

00:32:01
Jun 3, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The President's Approval Rating and Primary Elections

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: The Revive I-5 Project is taking a brief break // Leland Vittert on the President's approval rating and primary elections // Charlie Commentary on why Katie Wilson was absent from a city-led safety walk in North Seattle last weekend // David Fahrenthold on President Trump's "anti-weaponization fund" and rennovations throughout the nation's capitol // Andrew Villeneuve from the NW Progressive Institute on the state budget and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson // Gee Scott on Myles Garrett signing with the Los Angeles Rams

00:40:44
Jun 2, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Need to Pause Construction on AI Data Centers

Seattle City Councilmember Eddie Lin on the need to pause construction on AI data centers in Seattle // Casey McNerthney on how "toy" guns are prosecuted differently than real guns // Crime and Punishment" — a weekly crime report with Casey McNerthney at the King County Prosecutor's Office // Charlie Commentary on why members of the Sound Transit board are in control of so much tax revenue // Steven Portnoy on several legal battles for President Trump // Gee Scott on preparations for World Cup matches in Seattle

00:34:20
Jun 1, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Criticism of Seattle Mayor Wilson

The Rick Rizzs Show: Mariners take control of the AL West // Members of the "Blue Man Group" talk about the unique show ahead of performances at the Paramount this weekend // Charlie Commentary with some potent criticism of Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson // Gee Scott on a fine against Alaska Airlines for allowing drunk passengers onboard flights // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

00:33:11
May 29, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The War in Iran and Rising Gas Prices

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Preparing for the opening of a "Raisin' Canes" restaurant between Lynnwood and Mill Creek // Robert Sherman in Qatar on the war with Iran // Brad Garrett on a string of burglaries in Los Angeles that have connection with similar crimes in Seattle // Charlie Commentary on the potential cost of the next Sound Transit Project // James Lynch with the "Cold Case Project": The suspect in a 6 year old murder is finally behind bars // Patrick De Haan on the price of gasoline // Gee Scott on the cost of homes in Seattle

00:39:26
May 28, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Supreme Court Decision on Birthright Citizenship

Jim Ryan on a very consequential primary election in Texas // Meteorologist Scott Sistek with an extended weather forecast heading into June // Rob McKenna on the US Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship expected next month // Charlie Commentary on frustrations among North Seattle residents over city leadership inaction toward prevalent gunshots in neighborhoods // Lifelong CEO James Shackleford on the Seattle Pride Gala debuting this June // Gee Scott on the latest round of Meta layoffs

00:37:42
May 27, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Senate Race in Texas

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Montlake Boulevard exit along SR 520 is getting another change // Mills Hayes on President Trump's physical health check up // Leland Vittert on the war in Iran and the Senate race in Texas // Charlie Commentary on differing opinions surrounding that state's budget // David Fahrenthold on the war in Iran and nearly $2 billion being awarded to the Trump administration from the Justice Department // Gee Scott on the potential of public drinking at Pike Place Market

00:35:34
May 26, 2026 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Final Broadcast of CBS World News Roundup

 Wild Waves Director of Sales Westin Petree on the final season of the iconic Washington adventure park // The Final Broadcast of CBS World News Roundup // "Photog" Steve Hickey on his history of crime reporting // James Lynch with the "Cold Case Project" — looking at the decades old murder of a 25 year old, still unsolved // Dave Ross on his time at CBS Radio and the longstanding relationship between CBS and KIRO Newsradio-LIVE // Charlie Harger Commentary on how CBS Radio has shaped the modern media landscape-LIVE // Gee Scott on Kroger cutting prices on groceries-LIVE // The Rick Rizzs Show: Breaking down the recent Mariners series win against the White Sox and celebrating the MLB Debut of Colt Emerson-LIVE // Consumerman Herb Weisbaum on the prevelance of "odometer fraud"-LIVE // Paul Holden with a weekend planner-LIVE

01:05:02
May 22, 2026 9:50 AM
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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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