The Jake Skorheim & Spike O'Neill Show

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!

1pm: The flooding we're seeing is historic for the region // KIRO 7 TV's Brandon Thompson joins us live from the break in the levee that has caused a flash flood along the Green River, and the threat has been downgraded // Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus joins the show and answers questions from constituents about going to pick your kids up from school and how the Army Corps of Engineers is managing flow levels so that this doesn't get worse. // How can we help our communities at moments like this? // The homeowner who snatched his looted goods back from kayaking thieves // KIRO Newsradio Reporters James Lynch and Luke Duecy raced from the north and the south to the Green River levee. They join us live from the point of failure where crews are working to hold back water

12pm: The Green River's Desmone Levee has breached. We bring you live updates on Go Now evacuation notices // More rain coming. How much is a trillion gallons? // Reports of looting in flooded Snohomish County // Some highways reopen, but others damage will linger // Wilcox donates 1 million eggs // The Hawks win wasn’t pretty, but a win is a win. // Brandon McClusky, Director of Emergency Management for King County, clarifies the evacuation 

2pm - Reminiscing on how fantastic Holiday Magic was on Wednesday, and how you can still help! Then we're interrupted by a live press conference from Governor Bob Ferguson and Senator Maria Cantwell, clarifying the emergency declaration and release of federal funds // Chris Sullivan, KIRO Newsradio's Senior Traffic Reporter, on the damage expected on local highways after floodwaters receded. Plus, is your GPS app the future of getting charged a toll? // Your texts!