KIRO Newsradio Commentaries
KIRO Newsradio Commentaries

KIRO Newsradio Commentaries

Your favorite KIRO Newsradio hosts deliver bite-sized commentary on the people and events making news in your world.

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Travis Mayfield: State Lawmakers Must Fix Broken School Funding System

Travis Mayfield: State Lawmakers Must Fix Broken School Funding System

This week the school board of Seattle Public Schools voted to move forward with a plan that could lead to the closure of over ¼ of the district’s current elementary schools, and that means changes are coming to parents across the district. 

Paul Holden: Washington state has the right idea when it comes to sports betting

Paul Holden: Washington state has the right idea when it comes to sports betting

Washington state has unique laws when it comes to sports betting, allowing it, but only at casinos. Paul Holden used to scoff at this law, but now, after being able to bet without that restricition, he's changed his mind. 

Angela Poe Russell: Don’t fall for this trap when watching the news

Angela Poe Russell: Don’t fall for this trap when watching the news

As protests continue on college campuses, so does the constant media coverage.

In today’s commentary, Angela Poe Russell discusses why some of it is lacking.

Dave Ross: The struggle for authenticity

Dave Ross: The struggle for authenticity

Is the new era of politicians more or less authentic than their counterparts? Dave Ross uses South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as an example

 

 

Travis Mayfield: Congress Must Act Aggressively To Protect Us From Scammers

Travis Mayfield: Congress Must Act Aggressively To Protect Us From Scammers

So many of us think we are too smart to be scammed. But what if you get scammed by no fault of your own…and everything you own is at risk?

Spike O'Neil: Is it really a operating at a loss if you are bringing good health?

Spike O'Neil: Is it really a operating at a loss if you are bringing good health?

Recently, Walmart announced that they will be closing all 51 healthcare and telehealth facilities across multiple states. This after promises to expand these community enriching programs just a year ago.  They cite not being able to operate these facilities at a profit. Walmart, one of the most profitable corporations on earth, owned by the wealthiest family in America, can’t afford to take a loss to provide affordable health care options for their customers, or their employees

Dave Ross: We built it and they better come

Dave Ross: We built it and they better come

A surprising number of people checked out the grand opening of the new "2" light rail line. And while that brings promise, are the areas around the line ready for the change the line might bring? 

Matt Butler: Time for food delivery apps to "Pay Up"

Matt Butler: Time for food delivery apps to "Pay Up"

App companies have figured out how to offload the costs of maintenance, insurance, and the ever-variable and rising cost of gas, onto the employee. Which is smart business. But also puts more burden on the workers to maintain the equipment needed to do the job. Big tech develops and maintain the app and provide customer service, but the actual work gets done by those on the ground - the people PayUp was intended to help.

Dave Ross: Does the right to protest outweigh the right to learn?

Dave Ross: Does the right to protest outweigh the right to learn?

Dave Ross reflects on the protests he experienced during his time at Cornell and the impacts they had on his college experience and how he views the protests happening on today's college campuses. 

Charlie Harger: White House Press’ ‘Nerd Prom’ is a bad look

Charlie Harger: White House Press’ ‘Nerd Prom’ is a bad look

It’s the event where journalists, who usually report on the White House, instead wine-and-dine with the president, political leaders, lobbyists and a who’s who of D.C. power. There’s a comedian, the president cracks jokes and it’s all live on CNN — what’s not to love?

Well, everything

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