The John Curley Show

VIDEO GUEST - COMMANDER KIRK LIPPOLD, US NAVY RETIRED - KIRKLIPPOLD.COM. Kirk was the commander of the USS Cole when it was attacked by Al Qaeda on October 12th, 2000. Companies Are Forbidden to Stop Drones, Vulnerable to Attack // ‘Don’t Call it a Web!’ Bill Gates Gets Testy as NYT’s Ezra Klein Presses Him on Epstein Relationship // The World’s Worst Dinner Party Host 

The Cockpit Stabbing and Terrifying Nosedive That Brought Chaos to FlyDubai Flight 1073 // You Are What You Think So Think Positive! // LETTERS

VIDEO GUEST - COMMANDER KIRK LIPPOLD, US NAVY RETIRED - KIRKLIPPOLD.COM. Kirk was the commander of the USS Cole when it was attacked by Al Qaeda on October 12th, 2000. Companies Are Forbidden to Stop Drones, Vulnerable to Attack // ‘Don’t Call it a Web!’ Bill Gates Gets Testy as NYT’s Ezra Klein Presses Him on Epstein Relationship // The World’s Worst Dinner Party Host 

I WAS THINKING:  Connecticut Passed an Unpopular Income Tax in 1991… Let’s See How That Went! // You Are No Longer Invited to Dinner - Why we’re witnessing the death of hosting in America. // TSA officers will not be allowed to sit during ID checks at US airports 

VIDEO GUEST - SEATTLE CITY COUNCILMAN AND PUBLIC SAFETY CHAIR BOB KETTLE ON SEATTLE’S PUBLIC SAFETY WOES. Seattle Councilmember Kettle warns Katie Wilson’s budget caps police staffing at 15-year low. SPD police chief search continues, two dozen qualified applicants so far. Seattle police chief search: Residents say they want someone local. On Public Safety: Non-LE solutions are “fanciful” and we’re “unfortunately we’re backsliding.” Bob on Katie’s stance on Policing compared to Portland’s “defund the police councilmembers: “Deborah Juarez noted that she attended “many” protests in 2020”. On SPD’s next chief: “The next chief will need to ideologically align with my committee, not just the Mayor”. On LEAD: “We will be doing our own version of an audit on this program.  If our officers don’t believe in the program, we’re just going in circles.” // GoFundMe for Texas man who went viral hauling bags for wife’s cancer bills is removed over ‘factual’ issues // It’s horny spider season in Seattle

PHONE GUEST - ANTHONY ANTON - CEO OF WASHINGTON HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION. Seattle announces 2027 minimum wage… What could go wrong?! “A lot!  A Seattle restaurant that serves you a $100 dinner makes $1.50!  ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS.” “We’re looking at close to 10% of restaurants in Seattle closing in 2027”. “Restaurant operators are looking for technology to save them in some way, and that will ultimately result in less jobs.” // World-first biological data center uses 16 million living human neurons to process data // LETTERS

VIDEO GUEST - SEATTLE CITY COUNCILMAN AND PUBLIC SAFETY CHAIR BOB KETTLE ON SEATTLE’S PUBLIC SAFETY WOES. Seattle Councilmember Kettle warns Katie Wilson’s budget caps police staffing at 15-year low. SPD police chief search continues, two dozen qualified applicants so far. Seattle police chief search: Residents say they want someone local. On Public Safety: Non-LE solutions are “fanciful” and we’re “unfortunately we’re backsliding.” Bob on Katie’s stance on Policing compared to Portland’s “defund the police councilmembers: “Deborah Juarez noted that she attended “many” protests in 2020”. On SPD’s next chief: “The next chief will need to ideologically align with my committee, not just the Mayor”. On LEAD: “We will be doing our own version of an audit on this program.  If our officers don’t believe in the program, we’re just going in circles.” // The John McAfee / Surfside Condo conspiracy comes roaring back to life after his bodyguard does Shawn Ryan interview // McAfee Continued 

I WAS THINKING: Extending Grace Costs You Nothing. The Internet Saw a Mom Carrying Everything. She Says It Missed the Point // GoFundMe for Texas man who went viral hauling bags for wife’s cancer bills is removed over ‘factual’ issues // It’s horny spider season in Seattle

I WAS THINKING:  Gooooodbye Rick (And Dan)! // VIDEO GUEST - JACKSON MAYNARD: John’s Attorney in Press Pass Deposition // Bellingham bear attack: 12-year-old boy and father fight off bear. Study Upends Usual Narrative in Dog-vs-Bear Fights

VIDEO GUEST - STATE REP TRAVIS COUTURE. Childcare providers conspired with parents to scam taxpayers, documents show. Union urges lawmakers to curb influencers amid daycare fraud coverage // Seattle gets a new light rail station, and then a long wait. John drops a nuclear bomb on the Pinehurst station announcement // LETTERS

VIDEO GUEST - RY CURLEY. After turnover-filled loss, Seahawks focusing on ‘process’. Dan Wilson won’t return as Mariners manager in 2027. Rick Rizzs’ final inning, farewell as voice of the Seattle Mariners // Curley Family Cocktail Parties in the 1970’s // Bellingham bear attack: 12-year-old boy and father fight off bear. Study Upends Usual Narrative in Dog-vs-Bear Fights

I WAS THINKING:  Gooooodbye Rick (And Dan)! // VIDEO GUEST - JACKSON MAYNARD: John’s Attorney in Press Pass Deposition // Forbes 400 for 2026

I WAS THINKING: Tribute to Rick Rizzs // New report: Utah Valley University tried to warn Charlie Kirk’s staff of risks, but team ignored concerns // John’s advice to Rick Rizzs to keep from crying on Sunday

VIDEO GUEST - TOM NELSON // How the sister of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is funding anti-hunting lawsuits and corruption inside Washington’s wildlife commission. // What 70,000 Hours of Conservative Podcasts Tell Us About the Midterms // Dolly Parton’s Estate in Turmoil After Extortion Accusations.

GUEST - SAUL SPADY // Saul on the Macklemore debacle, Katie Wilson’s first 9 months and how the Seattle City Council is squandering opportunities to improve the city // PHONE INTERVIEW - PAULI PROIOS - OWNER OF 14 CARROT CAFE // Businesses frustrated with Eastlake road construction

VIDEO GUEST - TOM NELSON // How the sister of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is funding anti-hunting lawsuits and corruption inside Washington’s wildlife commission. // What 70,000 Hours of Conservative Podcasts Tell Us About the Midterms // Dolly Parton’s Estate in Turmoil After Extortion Accusations.

I WAS THINKING: Throwing Stones From Glass Stages // ‘Being apolitical during a genocide doesn’t work’: Macklemore announces his Free Palestine tour // Mortgage Rates Just Hit 7%. Here’s How the Housing Market Is About to Change. Owning a Home Is Seen as a Financial Holy Grail. But What If It Isn’t?

I WAS THINKING: The Victimhood Contagion. Massachusetts lesbian bar nearly bullied out of town after lifting mask mandate — for one night a week // Human brain cells as slaves? Australian lab grows brain cells in a petri dish; teaches it how to play 90’s video game “Doom” // A Seattle man’s secret to growing the largest pumpkin at the Spokane Interstate Fair is no secret at all 

VIDEO GUEST - RYAN FROST - DIRECTOR OF BUDGET AND TAX POLICY - WASHINGTON POLICY CENTER. Seattle Times recommends ‘No’ on I-645, ‘millionaires tax’ repeal. WPC’s Ryan Frost “Anyway you look at it, the editorial board is wrong and should issue a correction.” Ryan’s letter to the editor calling for a correction. This story was published on September 6th… Since then, it has remained as #1 on the “Most Read Stories” column on the Times’ front page.  Most stories don’t remain on the list at all for more than 48 hours, but we’re supposed to believe their initiative endorsement has been the most read story for 17 DAYS?! // The Mariners are TECHNICALLY still alive! // LETTERS

VIDEO GUEST - BILL KIRK - WASHINGTON GUN LAW. Bill Kirk breaks down a wild case Judge Ian Birk disarming a man after his wife cheated on him with her boss to get $1 million dollars violating both his first AND second amendment rights // Trump and Mamdani Maintain Their Rapport—Even When They Disagree. Here’s What Was Said Between Trump and Mamdani at Gracie Mansion, According to a Lip Reader 

I WAS THINKING: The Victimhood Contagion. Massachusetts lesbian bar nearly bullied out of town after lifting mask mandate — for one night a week // Human brain cells as slaves? Australian lab grows brain cells in a petri dish; teaches it how to play 90’s video game “Doom” // A Seattle man’s secret to growing the largest pumpkin at the Spokane Interstate Fair is no secret at all 

VIDEO GUEST - “APOSTATEARI - THE TRANSPHOBIC HISTORIAN” // Trump at the UN. John: “The problem with the “bull in the China shop” populist is you have to have a plan to put the china back together.” // Washington is the 2nd worst state in the country for tips