The John Curley Show

What to Know Ahead of Trump’s Primetime Speech. White House Teleprompter Operator Probed Over Alleged Bets on Trump Speeches. WA Democrats split on vote to cut U.S. military aid to Israel // 20 years ago John made a young upstart photographer cry… And it changed the course of her life. TAPED INTERVIEW - BROOKE CLARK - STUDIO B PORTRAITS // LETTERS

VIDEO GUEST - CHRIS “SULLY” SULLIVAN. When is a left lane camper not really camping? Seattle-area prices among highest in nation as inflation spikes to nearly 5%, beating NYC // Mutant raccoon named ‘Jimothy’ stalks Seattle — and becomes local celebrity. Speaking of raccoons; bodycam footage from THIS lady was released // The US Tried Permanent Daylight Saving Time in the ’70s. People Hated It

I WAS THINKING:  Ferguson wants FAFSA required for graduation. Rantz: Ferguson’s office won’t deny FAFSA mandate could feed income tax data to the state // PHONE GUEST - DAVID THE NAKED MAILBOX GUY. Judge orders City of Seattle to crack down on sex acts, lewd behavior at Denny Blaine Park // Follow-up: San Francisco changes nudity laws in 2013

IN STUDIO GUEST - ERIC ZIMMERMAN - NEW HEAD OF RESEARCH FOR HOMELESSNESS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OUTCOMES IN WA STATE AT THE WA POLICY CENTER. Globally Recognized Expert to Lead Research on Homelessness and Law Enforcement Outcomes for Washington // ERIC ZIMMERMAN CONT. // Woman arrested for posing as a tour guide at a zoo. Man arrested for posing as a tour guide at a museum 

IN STUDIO GUEST - BRIAN HEYWOOD - LET’S GO WASHINGTON. The Income Tax Ad Wars Have Begun. Washington voters reject the income tax by more than three to one, devastating new poll shows // BRAIN CONT. // LETTERS 

IN STUDIO GUEST - ERIC ZIMMERMAN - NEW HEAD OF RESEARCH FOR HOMELESSNESS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OUTCOMES IN WA STATE AT THE WA POLICY CENTER. Globally Recognized Expert to Lead Research on Homelessness and Law Enforcement Outcomes for Washington // ERIC ZIMMERMAN CONT. // Heywood Tease

I WAS THINKING:  Is It Time to Resurrect the Pay Toilet? // Battle over billionaire's private Bay Area beach access goes to trial again. State, VC Khosla put Martins Beach case on hold to talk settlement // Woman arrested for posing as a tour guide at a zoo. Man arrested for posing as a tour guide at a museum 

I WAS THINKING: The Fractured Public Trust in Government. After Lindsey Graham’s sudden death, conspiracy theories swirl online. McConnell took a photo with that day’s newspaper. The internet has questions. // Hypothetical: IF Lindsey Graham was killed in Ukraine, WOULD the US admit it? // John’s dreams of a teenage crime spree… 

The Millionaire Tax Campaign Wars have Begun // The story of the HMS Dolphin making first contact with Tahiti // LETTERS

Trump plans prime-time speech on 2020 election allegations. The Battle for Hormuz: Trump Shifts Into Dangerous New Phase in Iran War. Trump’s plan to make daylight saving time permanent to get a vote in House. Parasite causing ‘explosive’ diarrhea surges nationwide, but King County cases remain at normal levels. You got the ‘explosive’ diarrhea parasite. Now what? // Robotaxi riders are falling asleep, sparking frantic 911 calls. Waymo car delivers misbehaving teen passengers to San Mateo police // John’s dreams of a teenage crime spree…

I WAS THINKING: The Fractured Public Trust in Government. After Lindsey Graham’s sudden death, conspiracy theories swirl online. McConnell took a photo with that day’s newspaper. The internet has questions. // Hypothetical: IF Lindsey Graham was killed in Ukraine, WOULD the US admit it? // Why do soccer players flop so much?

4PM: Lindsey Graham dead at 71 // The conspiracies theories are abound // Trump Backs Lindsey Graham’s Sister to Fill His Senate Seat // Mitch McConnell provides proof of life; Many, including AI, call it AI // Why recruiters can’t find workers and new grads can’t find jobs (it’s not AI) // The obstacle keeping America from building the homes it needs; skilled workers // John’s ill-fated DIY deck 

5PM: VIDEO GUEST - RY CURLEY - SEAHAWKS LOOK TO HAVE A NEW OWNER // Why sale of Seahawks to Khosla family group is ‘win all around’ // The MLB All-Star break is upon us… How do we feel about the M’s? // The One Thing Everyone in America Can Agree On? Costco // He Earns $33 an Hour as a Costco Cashier. Now He’s a Millionaire. // LETTERS

4PM: Lindsey Graham dead at 71 // The conspiracies theories are abound // Trump Backs Lindsey Graham’s Sister to Fill His Senate Seat // Mitch McConnell provides proof of life; Many, including AI, call it AI // What will happen if Count Binface actually wins against Nigel Farage? // Arron Banks asked who funds Count Binface, and set a new UK record for irony – 24 favourite massive facepalms // Eddie Scissons Syndrome, a phenomenon of men lying about playing professional baseball // At least Uncle Rico only lied about his ability…

3PM: I WAS THINKING:  Bad Ideas to Stem a Plummeting Birth Rate // Why recruiters can’t find workers and new grads can’t find jobs (it’s not AI) // The obstacle keeping America from building the homes it needs; skilled workers // John’s ill-fated DIY deck 

6pm - GUEST - CARLEEN JOHNSON - THE CENTER SQUARE // State fails to investigate daycares with no children despite media reports // Completely nuts: Dutch gallery covers floor in peanut butter to honour late artist // Where is the line between art and farce? // Aussie star stunned after using CIA pain-control technique

5pm - Seattle business owners hope Club World Cup improvements become permanent // Chris Reykdal: "The electrician driving his F-350 that was a voting union Democrat 20 years ago, we've lost the majority of them." // Six months in, WA has paid unemployment to more than 100 striking workers // First black bear uses Snoqualmie Pass I-90 animal bridge // Rantz: Washington spent $6.2 million for one bear to cross in 8 years // John on why this is actually WORTH the money // GUEST - PRESTON HUNSAKER - Landscape Foreman in Buckley and Former Center Back for the Legacy Football Club in Mexico // Why Us Soccer Has A Talent Disadvantage // LETTERS

4pm - GUEST - CARLEEN JOHNSON - THE CENTER SQUARE // State fails to investigate daycares with no children despite media reports // San Francisco’s BART Fare Gates have been a huge success // Sound Transit light rail’s 15-hour suspension caused by train hatch failure // John pulls his hair out over the South Lake Union Trolly // Purple bong, shouting and arrest turn Cranford meeting into chaos

3pm - I WAS THINKING:  The Pratfall Effect // Completely nuts: Dutch gallery covers floor in peanut butter to honour late artist // Where is the line between art and farce? // Aussie star stunned after using CIA pain-control technique

WA superintendent proposes life skills class for high school seniors // He Earns $33 an Hour as a Costco Cashier. Now He’s a Millionaire. // Unpacking Costco’s incredible benefits and employee retention //  Nolan Wells' family demands answers after missing teen found dead on Mississippi island 

6pm - GUEST - CATHY ALLEN - PRESIDENT AND CEO OF CONNECTIONS GROUP POLITICAL STRATEGISTS // Maine Democratic Party leader claims Graham Platner is negotiating potential exit // Divorced, destitute and left for dead — the dark side of tradwife life after 35 // Why John had to fake an injury when he tipped his motorcycle over

5pm - JAMES LYNCH - KATIE WILSON DOES ANOTHER QUESTIONLESS PRESS CONFERENCE // Trump Says Ceasefire With Iran Is Over After Latest Attacks // Does leisure make us happy? Often the answer is no // They Traded America for a Remote Archipelago. Now They’re Moving Back // This guy bought some land and has already cleared some brush // LETTERS