The John Curley Show

VIDEO GUEST - RYAN MCMAKEN - EDITOR IN CHIEF AT MISES (MEE-SIZ) INSTITUTE. Ryan McMaken is editor in chief at the Mises Institute, a former economist for the State of Colorado, and author, podcast host and commentator. Leftists Still Want to Abolish the Family // VIDEO GUEST - JEFF AUSTIN - LOCAL COMMERCIAL DEVELOPER. Here’s a fun stat: In 2019, Seattle was the construction crane capital of the United States and had an 8% vacancy rate, one of the lowest in the nation. In 2025, there is not a SINGLE square foot of office space under construction in Seattle and it has a 33% vacancy rate, one of the highest in the nation. // The science behind “California Sober”

Trump signs the Epstein Bill. Seattle Weather Blog predicts a snowy winter. America's deadliest volcano enters unprecedented 72-hour tremor phase as eruption threat looms. Just kidding: Experts debunk viral headline claiming increase in seismic activity at Mount Rainier. Mt. Rainier Has Shrunk. Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson unveils powerhouse transition team of local leaders // John’s Christmas Invites // LETTERS

VIDEO GUEST - RYAN MCMAKEN - EDITOR IN CHIEF AT MISES (MEE-SIZ) INSTITUTE. Ryan McMaken is editor in chief at the Mises Institute, a former economist for the State of Colorado, and author, podcast host and commentator. Leftists Still Want to Abolish the Family // VIDEO GUEST - JEFF AUSTIN - LOCAL COMMERCIAL DEVELOPER. Here’s a fun stat: In 2019, Seattle was the construction crane capital of the United States and had an 8% vacancy rate, one of the lowest in the nation. In 2025, there is not a SINGLE square foot of office space under construction in Seattle and it has a 33% vacancy rate, one of the highest in the nation. // Trump Releases the Files —the Earhart Files 

I WAS THINKING:  Static and Dynamic Analysis. Washington’s revenue forecast drops by $66 million // THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1976 - Patty Hearst released on bail // The science behind “California Sober”

6pm: Video Guest – Dan Flynn – Hoover Institute visiting fellow and senior editor at the American Spector // Author of “The Man Who Invented Conservatism: The Unlikely Life of Frank S. Meyer’ // House votes overwhelmingly to compel release of Jeffrey Epstein files // What the public doesn’t know about the Jonestown massacre of Nov. 18th, 1978 // John is homeless for Christmas… Asks if anyone would like to have him over // Man who cryogenically froze late wife sparks debate by dating new partner

5pm: Video Guest – Sara Nelson – Seattle City Council President // Seattle council advances price hikes for construction permits // Celebrating Sara’s legacy of good governance in Seattle // A Theory of Dumb // Raccoons in American Cities Are Morphing / The Panda’s Faux-Thumb

4pm: Video Guest – Dan Flynn – Hoover Institute visiting fellow and senior editor at the American Spector // Author of “The Man Who Invented Conservatism: The Unlikely Life of Frank S. Meyer’ // House votes overwhelmingly to compel release of Jeffrey Epstein files // What the public doesn’t know about the Jonestown massacre of Nov. 18th, 1978 // John is homeless for Christmas… Asks if anyone would like to have him over // Man who cryogenically froze late wife sparks debate by dating new partner

3pm: I Was Thinking: Don’t Drink the Poop Pipe // The Day in History: 1307 - William Tell shoots and apple off his son’s head // William S Burroughs has… less success in his attempt // Raccoons in American Cities Are Morphing / The Panda’s Faux-Thumb

6pm: Video Guest – Andrea Suarez – We Heart Seattle Founder // Op-Ed: Seattle needs stabilization homeless camps // Seattle’s homelessness response in peril as Trump aims at ‘Housing First’ // Talking Sports With Ry // The team has Darnold’s back after 4 IT loss // What if the loved ones we've lost could be part of our future?

3pm: I Was Thinking: John Joins the Socialists // This Day In History: 1863 - Abraham Lincoln begins writing the Gettysburg Address // When 60 Minutes first heard about chess boxing, we thought it was a joke. It is not. // This is an actual sport called "Carjitsu”

4pm: Video Guest – Andrea Suarez – We Heart Seattle Founder // Op-Ed: Seattle needs stabilization homeless camps // Seattle’s homelessness response in peril as Trump aims at ‘Housing First’ // Talking Sports With Ry // The team has Darnold’s back after 4 IT loss // What if the loved ones we've lost could be part of our future?

3pm: I Was Thinking: John Joins the Socialists // This Day In History: 1863 - Abraham Lincoln begins writing the Gettysburg Address // When 60 Minutes first heard about chess boxing, we thought it was a joke. It is not. // This is an actual sport called "Carjitsu”

6pm - Ursula Joins the Show for a Discussion on Social Services and John “Endorsing” Katie Wilson // THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1940 - The infamous “Coventry Blitz” // The power of diacope

5pm - Unionized Starbucks workers hit the picket line in Seattle // Kaite Wilson kicks of victory lap by boycotting Starbucks // John’s Monologue on Socialism // LETTERS

4pm - TALKING SPORT WITH RY: Seahawks face huge test VS LA Rams // Genetically Engineered Babies Are Banned. Tech Titans Are Trying to Make One Anyway // Sweet Lady Leaves a Voicemail Reporting a Protest

3pm - Ursula Joins the Show for a Discussion on Social Services and John “Endorsing” Katie Wilson // THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1940 - The infamous “Coventry Blitz” // The power of diacope

6pm - Epstein wrote that Trump knew of sexual abuse but didn’t participate // Verizon to Cut About 15,000 Jobs // Job Losses Mounted In October —And Wall Street Projects Grim Job Market // Ford CEO says he has 5,000 open mechanic jobs with 6-figure salaries from the shortage of manually skilled workers // We analyzed 47,000 ChatGPT conversations. Here’s what people really use it for // AI Relationships Are on the Rise. A Divorce Boom Could Be Next // Seven out of ten people surveyed say they prefer live music to sex

5pm - PHONE GUEST - DANNY WESTNEAT - SEATTLE TIMES: Seattle shows it’s a fickle city // VIDEO GUEST - KATE CRAMER: She saved a baby goat. Now they travel the country, share a bed // LETTERS

4pm - Epstein wrote that Trump knew of sexual abuse but didn’t participate // Verizon to Cut About 15,000 Jobs // Job Losses Mounted In October —And Wall Street Projects Grim Job Market // Ford CEO says he has 5,000 open mechanic jobs with 6-figure salaries from the shortage of manually skilled workers // We analyzed 47,000 ChatGPT conversations. Here’s what people really use it for // AI Relationships Are on the Rise. A Divorce Boom Could Be Next // Cold Beer and Pandering // Bo Burnham - “Pandering” Country song

3pm - I WAS THINKING:  The Health Benefits of Conversation // THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1970 - Florence Oregon Whale Explosion w/ Sean’s Puns! // Seven out of ten people surveyed say they prefer live music to sex 

6pm - GUEST - JIM WALSH - STATE REP AND CHAIRMAN OF THE WA STATE GOP: The WA State GOP is launching a series Voter ID Initiative Super Signing events starting this Sunday night at Reset Church in Marysville with conservative influencer Scott Presler // Katie Wilson likely to be Seattle’s next mayor // Could the latest round of layoff’s be big tech’s “Will the last person leaving Seattle - Turn out the lights” moment? // 2025 on track for most deaths, near deaths for children under DCYF supervision // TRUMP ROUND-UP: Trump enrages MAGA after saying that H1B immigrants are necessary since there is a lack of talented Americans // BBC director general and News CEO resign over Trump documentary edit // TikTok influencer ordered to pay $1.75M for destroying manager's marriage

5pm - VIDEO GUEST - ED ROOS: How lies, cancel culture and media sensationalism left a Seattle principal’s life in shambles // How a False Accusation Destroyed My Career and My Life // How Did We Get a 40-Hour Workweek and Has It Had Its Day? // LETTERS

4pm - GUEST - JIM WALSH - STATE REP AND CHAIRMAN OF THE WA STATE GOP: The WA State GOP is launching a series Voter ID Initiative Super Signing events starting this Sunday night at Reset Church in Marysville with conservative influencer Scott Presler // Katie Wilson likely to be Seattle’s next mayor // Could the latest round of layoff’s be big tech’s “Will the last person leaving Seattle - Turn out the lights” moment? // 2025 on track for most deaths, near deaths for children under DCYF supervision // TRUMP ROUND-UP: Trump enrages MAGA after saying that H1B immigrants are necessary since there is a lack of talented Americans // BBC director general and News CEO resign over Trump documentary edit // THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 2025 - The last ever penny will be minted today in Philadelphia 

3pm - I WAS THINKING:  Life’s Indestructible Truisms // The Ballots Dropped Early - Wilson now leads by 1976 votes // TikTok influencer ordered to pay $1.75M for destroying manager's marriage

6pm: Video Guest – Jeff Lyon - “The Elon Musk of Woodinville” // Jeff served as a U.S. Navy police officer and reached the rank of First Class Petty Officer. And deployed to Afghanistan in 2009 // After serving in the Navy, Jeff started a career in tech, including management and executive roles at Amazon, Robinhood, and Coinbase // Tech guy Jeff Lyon sinks $250K into Seattle suburb’s council elections // “Tonight, Woodinville WA said NO to its own personal Musk” // This Day in History: 1942 - Draft age is lowered to 18 / Veteran’s Day // John’s motorcycle was stolen last night