The Jake Skorheim & Spike O'Neill Show

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2pm - Skyrocketing Affordable Care Act premiums are pushing some to extreme measures // Thief returns stolen mandolins. Did he have a change of heart, or is it because the security camera footage went viral? // AI is getting dangerously good at political persuasion // Mark Canlis, owner of the iconic Canlis restaurant, on why patrons were treated to 1950s prices on the restaurant’s 75th birthday. He also addresses a rough recent review from the Seattle Times food critic // Your texts!

1pm - Peg Neal, flu survivor, librarian and Laura's grandmother, joins the show to share the story of her battle with a bout of the new 'aggressive' strain of Influenza A over the holidays // 4 surprising, proven rules to avoid getting sick this winter // Spike shares memories of early grunge-era Seattle, including rock legends jumping into pools from third story roofs, and a mini-fridge on a billboard // Behind the Twisted Tune — Flu Ride

12pm - Are you proud of 2025? On a personal level, and as an American? // New Year’s Eve Concerts at Kennedy Center Are Canceled // Chris Sullivan, KIRO Newsradio's Senior Traffic Reporter, on a surprise early reopening of beleaguered Highway 2 // Mukilteo-Clinton ferry disruptions start next week // Winning Powerball tickets sold across Washington rake in over $11 million. If you gift someone a winning ticket, do you get a cut?

2pm - KIRO Newsradio's Aaron Granillo joins us for some sports talk. Seahawks take care of business vs. Panthers, stay atop NFC playoff race. Can Sam Darnold take us all the way? // Behind The Twisted Tune — Walkin' 'Round in Women's Underwear // Your texts!

1pm - KIRO Newsradio Traffic Reporter Nate Connors joins the show with an update on road damage and closures from major flooding in the region — pilot cars are a temporary fix // Stevens Pass sets ski season opening date with 100-mile detour from Seattle // Leavenworth extends their Christmas celebrations through February // Downtown Seattle foot traffic nears pre-pandemic levels, violent crime down 51% // Downtown Seattle retail upheaval? Ross is out, Nordstrom Rack moving // The New York Times predicts 'How We’ll Eat in 2026,' and it's a lot of recession indicators // Behind The Twisted Tune — It’s the Most Fattening Time of the Year

12pm - What city gets the most tourists for New Years Eve? Seattle is on the list! // AI is watching your flight at SEA — KIRO Newsradio Reporter Luke Duecy joins the show to explain why that’s a good thing // Christmas is already packed up at Spike's house, because Mrs. O'Neill is an evil genius // Behind The Twisted Tune — Oh Come All Ye Grateful Deadheads

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Homeless person attackes old woman in Seattle // A new trend for Christmas gifting // Charlie Harger on holiday Mental Health // More with Charlie!

Horrible story of WSP trooper hit twice and killed while responding to an emergency // One half of viral Coldplay controversy speaks out // Our favorite Christmas Songs // Your favorite Christmas Songs

Wild homeless attack on elderly Seattle woman // Pramila Jayapal weighs in on the Starbucks protests // Climbing Mt. Everest isn't what it used to be. 

2pm - FRIDAY FAVORITES! A surprise guest from one of our favorite stories - Jada Bafus, the mom in Spokane who unexpectedly made tabloid news after an airport confrontation with Hilary Swank // More Seahawks — including coach's speech to players in the locker room afterwards // Your texts!

1pm - We're joined by Henry Sladek, who owns the Cascadia Inn in Skykomish. From road closures to power outages, how his business, and the small town around it, is surviving // Is it worth it to wrap and mail a present for someone, if mailing costs MORE than the gift inside? // What to do if there’s a rat in your toilet - a real public health message, in cartoon form, from King County and Seattle Public Health

12pm - The Seahawks game taught Jake's son a life lesson // Suspect in Brown University shooting and MIT professor’s killing is found dead, officials say. Plus, the bizarre story of the homeless former Brown student who helped the investigation // Mike Lefko from 710 Seattle Sports on a last night's incredible Seahawks win // Jake and Spike give Christmas gifts to each other

2pm - Brian Marchello, Operator at Flower World, on the damage caused by flooding to the family farm he runs, including hauling out pounds of pears and rescuing sheep // Woman marries her AI fiancé // Your texts!

1pm - Lockdown at Evergreen High School in White Center after weapons found on campus // Reporters want to know from Brown officials why there aren't security cameras? University’s president says she was unaware that they are removing webpages of a student // Highway 2 will be closed for ‘months’, WA Gov. Ferguson says. Chris Sullivan, KIRO Newsradio's Senior Traffic Reporter, joins us with information about the impact on the region and a realistic reopening timeline // Nick Reiner, son of Rob and Michele Reiner, and accused of their grisly murder, is due in court today

12pm - We can’t catch a break with this weather, as high winds pummel the region. Jake's family lost power last night // Where you can help people affected by flood, including a Snohomish brewery // Pacific levee breach: Evacuees likely can’t return until the weekend as another storm approaches // Looking ahead to tomorrow night's Seahawks game. This would be a great time for Jake to get smart glasses // How do you get rid of workout equipment? Spike is stuck with an expensive elliptical

2pm - The great Christmas movie debate!! What is the BEST Christmas movie? We play your audience suggestions // Our favorite Christmas movies!

1pm - Evidence in that CHOP death, who is responsible: the city, or the kid if he was committing a felony? // The truck driver killed a man on SR 167 has been released on bond // Let's not tax millionaires // Jake and Spike's conversation about taxing the rich, continued

12pm - KIRO Newsradio Reporter Luke Duecy on the first fatality from flooding - a driver in Snohomish County on roads that Jake knows well // Snacking during the holidays // Kids Rarely Read Whole Books Anymore. Even in English Class // Who is to blame for kids who can't read good?

2pm: We listen live to a presser from emergency management on the flash flood warning in King County, featuring Brandon McClusky, Director of Emergency Management, and King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall // Rob and Michele Reiner allegedly stabbed in homicide at their Brentwood home, with their son Nick arrested as the prime suspect // Remembering Rob Reiner's filmography, which might be the greatest ever of success across genres // Firefighter Brandon Huber from Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue joins the show to talk about his swift water rescue work over the past week // Your Texts!