The John Curley Show

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 

VIDEO GUEST - JIM WALSH. Did the Washington Supreme Court intentionally delay their ruling on the Natural Gas initiative to discourage signing initiatives and voting in November?  Walsh thinks so // Pentagon releases more UFO files, including documents on secretive military program. Jimmy Carter files report on UFO sighting. Nate’s UFO wormhole sighting story // LETTERS

IN STUDIO GUEST - SARA NELSON LAUNCHES NEW POLICY WATCHDOG SITE CIVICTIDE.ORG // Television Networks Suspend Some Coverage of Trump After Bans. Five other major news networks, including Fox News, release joint statement announcing White House press boycott // 2 killed in CA helicopter crash responding to wildfire in Yosemite: FAA. Friend of the show and the Curley’s, Ryan Cutter, was sadly lost in the crash

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 

I WAS THINKING: Washington’s Conflicting Ideals on Trusting Parents. “If parents of a child are both addicted to fentanyl, the state gives them the benefit of the doubt despite the danger to their child, yet if a child tells their teacher they have gender dysphoria the state assumes the parent can’t be trusted with that information!” Gov. Ferguson warns against parental ‘bill of rights’ Initiative 001 // PHONE GUEST - TRAVIS REEP - NORTH THURSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER ON PARENTS BILL OF RIGHTS. Travis explains in calm, dispassionate terms, what he is legally required to tell a parent if they ask ANY personal questions about their child… Spoiler alert: They can’t tell you ANYTHING without your child’s expressed permission. // Portland City Councilmember Mitch Green lays out his vision for a Cop-less Portland 

VIDEO GUEST - CALE GREEN - CEO AND EDITOR & CHIEF AT ALAKSA NEWS . COM. There’s an online newspaper in Alaska that is cranking out thousands of stories a month for hundreds of underserved rural communities in the state. Except it’s ALL being done by AI agents. From the leads, to the research, to sitting through hundreds of hours of government meetings; the AI does it all and it’s frighteningly good. // LUKE DUCEY. 3 more suspects arrested in connection with deadly Chelan Hills Fire that burned more than 10,000 acres. Seattle mayor orders emergency alerts protocol after delayed mass shooting response // LETTERS

TALKING SPORTS WITH RY - BLUE FRIDAY FOR THE SEAHAWKS AND BLACK FRIDAY FOR THE MARINERS. 5 Burning Questions Ahead of Seahawks vs. Cardinals. These Mariners have been most disappointing in franchise history // Landlords in Spokane take heed… If your tenant has an "emergency" you may not get paid rent for 12 months. Spokane City Council approves emergency renter protections following Spokane Complex Fires // Portland City Councilmember Mitch Green lays out his vision for a Cop-less Portland 

I WAS THINKING: Washington’s Conflicting Ideals on Trusting Parents. “If parents of a child are both addicted to fentanyl, the state gives them the benefit of the doubt despite the danger to their child, yet if a child tells their teacher they have gender dysphoria the state assumes the parent can’t be trusted with that information!” Gov. Ferguson warns against parental ‘bill of rights’ Initiative 001 // PHONE GUEST - TRAVIS REEP - NORTH THURSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER ON PARENTS BILL OF RIGHTS. Travis explains in calm, dispassionate terms, what he is legally required to tell a parent if they ask ANY personal questions about their child… Spoiler alert: They can’t tell you ANYTHING without your child’s expressed permission. // Piers Morgan Gobsmacked as AI Actress Tilly Norwood Glitches Out, Suddenly Speaks Chinese During Interview 

VIDEO GUEST - TODD MYERS - WA POLICY CENTER. WA top court deals death blow to natural gas initiative. Todd: “This should be the perfect motivation to USE your power and vote in November” // Andrew Yang Calls for AI Kill Switch as Safety Fears Mount. OpenAI Reveals 6 More Cases of 'Concerning' AI Behavior. Rand Paul Blocks AI 'Kill Switch' Bill // Shark found decapitated on Washington state beach

VIDEO GUEST - EITAN LEVINE - JOHN’S FAVORITE JEW ON MACKLEMORE. Ed Sheeran’s Opening Acts Quit in Solidarity With Pro-Palestinian Performer. Sheeran tour chaos: What to know as Macklemore pledges $1M in Palestinian aid // GUEST - CAPTAIN ADAM WHITE - NORTHWEST EXPLORER. 15 year old boy rescued after days adrift in Alaskan waters // LETTERS

IN STUDIO GUEST - KRIST NOVOSELIC - FOUNDER OF THE CASCADE PARTY AND BASS PLAYER IN SOME LOCAL BAND. Corruption & Abuse of Power in Olympia. Olympia is Disrespecting Taxpayers // NFL investigating Eagles security chief ‘Big Dom’ over Emmanuel Acho comments // Shark found decapitated on Washington state beach

VIDEO GUEST - TODD MYERS - WA POLICY CENTER. WA top court deals death blow to natural gas initiative. Todd: “This should be the perfect motivation to USE your power and vote in November” // Andrew Yang Calls for AI Kill Switch as Safety Fears Mount. OpenAI Reveals 6 More Cases of 'Concerning' AI Behavior. Rand Paul Blocks AI 'Kill Switch' Bill // Cop sued for shooting family’s beloved donkey ‘HeeHaw’ to death on their Georgia farm 

VIDEO GUEST - BRIAN HOWELL, PHD - DEAN OF PARENTS FOR ALPHA SCHOOL, AUTHOR AND CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGIST. Alpha Schools Mission Statement Video. Two-hour learning? AI-powered Alpha School lands in Seattle region // Aussie athlete’s bowel incontinence incident threatens to wipe out millions as $1 billion detail emerges. Julie Moss crawls across the finish line in the 1982 iron man // 100-month car loans on the rise: Why experts warn against longer auto financing 

VIDEO GUEST - SANDEEP KAUSHIK - POLITICAL CONSULTANT AND CO-HOST OF THE “BLUE CITY BLUES” AND “SEATTLE NICE” PODCASTS. Two gun violence plans, one debate: What’s dividing Seattle City Hall. Unpacking the differences between the Mayor and City Council’s public safety plans, the warring factions in city hall and the tension in Wilson’s own staff // Seattle bans discrimination against polyamorous, nonmonogamous people // LETTERS

VIDEO GUEST - BRIAN HOWELL, PHD - DEAN OF PARENTS FOR ALPHA SCHOOL, AUTHOR AND CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGIST. Alpha Schools Mission Statement Video. Two-hour learning? AI-powered Alpha School lands in Seattle region // Gerbil: Inside Hollywood’s Most Unkillable Rumor. Other long-surviving celebrity rumors // Seattle Police Department releases texts from Bite of Seattle shooting

I WAS THINKING: A Public Safety Plan Without Consequences is Useless. City Hall’s dueling public safety plans // Aussie athlete’s bowel incontinence incident threatens to wipe out millions as $1 billion detail emerges. Julie Moss crawls across the finish line in the 1982 iron man // 100-month car loans on the rise: Why experts warn against longer auto financing 

VIDEO GUEST - BRIAN HEYWOOD - LET’S GO WASHINGTON. BREAKING: Olympia makes union pensions fare game for tax penalty garnishments // VIDEO GUEST - CHRIS “SULLY” SULLIVAN - YOUR CONDUIT. WSDOT found a fix to illegal parking on the SEA Airport expressway. Then it took it away. Why do people get unreasonably angry over this? // SULLY CONTINUED: Cle Elum councilmember cited for indecent exposure. Sully on “dangerously distracted driving”