The John Curley Show

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 

Bite of Seattle shooting report reveals elected officials distracted police from getting information out. Ferguson takes to social media to throw Katie Wilson under the bus
AUGUST POLL: Mayor Wilson’s favorability drops to 37%; Voters want greater transparency, accountability and progress on public safety. Where’s the September poll? Mayor Katie Wilson proposes $9.1B Seattle budget with public safety boost, $50 million in cuts, and no new taxes //  VIDEO GUEST - RY CURLEY: Broncos’ Sean Payton accused Seahawks of cheating, sparking ‘Cold War,’ Mike Macdonald says // LETTERS

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 

VIDEO GUEST - ANDREW JONES - NOAHSARKSCANS.COM. Drilling begins at ‘Noah’s Ark’ site as researchers probe Turkey’s controversial Durupinar formation // Why You Never Get A Second Chance First Impressions // Dozens of new lawsuits claim GLP-1 drugs can cause vision loss

I WAS THINKING: Toy store apologizes for campaign contributions, gets refund // People Get Paid for Blood, Plasma, and Drug Trials—Why Not Kidneys Too? // Man arrested for pepper-spraying moviegoer over cellphone use at Burbank theater, police say