Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor

Art Dahlen and Andrea Suarez on the growing fentanyl crisis in Seattle and the changing culture of drug use // Meteorologist Scott Sistek on how hot the summer is predicted to be // Rob McKenna on the axing of President Trump's "anti-weaponization fund" // Charlie Commentary on the prompt firing of prominent police officers in Arlington and Auburn // Gee Scott on debate over the use of CCTV camera...

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: The Revive I-5 Project is taking a brief break // Leland Vittert on the President's approval rating and primary elections // Charlie Commentary on why Katie Wilson was absent from a city-led safety walk in North Seattle last weekend // David Fahrenthold on President Trump's "anti-weaponization fund" and rennovations throughout the nation's capitol // Andrew Villen...

Seattle City Councilmember Eddie Lin on the need to pause construction on AI data centers in Seattle // Casey McNerthney on how "toy" guns are prosecuted differently than real guns // Crime and Punishment" — a weekly crime report with Casey McNerthney at the King County Prosecutor's Office // Charlie Commentary on why members of the Sound Transit board are in control of so much tax revenue /...

The Rick Rizzs Show: Mariners take control of the AL West // Members of the "Blue Man Group" talk about the unique show ahead of performances at the Paramount this weekend // Charlie Commentary with some potent criticism of Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson // Gee Scott on a fine against Alaska Airlines for allowing drunk passengers onboard flights // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Preparing for the opening of a "Raisin' Canes" restaurant between Lynnwood and Mill Creek // Robert Sherman in Qatar on the war with Iran // Brad Garrett on a string of burglaries in Los Angeles that have connection with similar crimes in Seattle // Charlie Commentary on the potential cost of the next Sound Transit Project // James Lynch with the "Cold Case Projec...

Jim Ryan on a very consequential primary election in Texas // Meteorologist Scott Sistek with an extended weather forecast heading into June // Rob McKenna on the US Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship expected next month // Charlie Commentary on frustrations among North Seattle residents over city leadership inaction toward prevalent gunshots in neighborhoods // Lifelong CEO James Sh...

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Montlake Boulevard exit along SR 520 is getting another change // Mills Hayes on President Trump's physical health check up // Leland Vittert on the war in Iran and the Senate race in Texas // Charlie Commentary on differing opinions surrounding that state's budget // David Fahrenthold on the war in Iran and nearly $2 billion being awarded to the Trump administrat...

 Wild Waves Director of Sales Westin Petree on the final season of the iconic Washington adventure park // The Final Broadcast of CBS World News Roundup // "Photog" Steve Hickey on his history of crime reporting // James Lynch with the "Cold Case Project" — looking at the decades old murder of a 25 year old, still unsolved // Dave Ross on his time at CBS Radio and the lon...

Josh Tyrangiel on "AI for Good", the positive developments in artificial intelligence // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: A new fish passage project in Gorst is going to cause a massive detour for drivers-LIVE // Former CBS Audio General Manager Craig Swagler on the legacy of CBS Radio-LIVE // Charlie Harger Commentary on Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's blocking of security cameras ar...

Meteorologist Scott Sistek with a look at the extended forecast // Rob McKenna on the push in Washington to redraw legislative maps-LIVE // Charlie Commentary on flag representation during the FIFA World Cup-LIVE // Charlie Harger and Manda Factor with the Top Local and National Headlines // Gee Scott on how much Seattle renters have to pay in order to become Seattle homeowners-LIVE

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: WSDOT looking at potentially raising the max toll prices on I-405 and SR 167 // David Fahrenthold on the nearly $2 billion being awarded to the Trump administration from the Justice Department // Retired Lt. General Richard Newton on the war in Iran // Charlie Commentary on Northshore Schools deciding to remove SRO from Bothell High // Angela Poe Russell on Norths...

Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — local crime report // Ian Sherr on the legal battle between Elon Musk and Open AI // Patrick De Haan on the price of fuel // Charlie Commentary on a dire situation on Aurora Ave // Jill Schlesinger on the end of CBS Radio and economic advice for listeners // Gee Scott on high testing scores in Seattle Public Schools

The Rick Rizzs Show: Celebrating another epic takedown of the Houston Astros and preparing for a tough matchup against the San Diego Padres // Several safety experts on boating safety awareness day // Jerry Cornfield on the beginning of midterm season // Charlie Commentary on what Seattle can learn from San Francisco about tackling homelessness // Gee Scott on the Seahawks schedule release //...

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Highlighting some confusing signage between I-90 and SR 18 // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: Looking at the large-scale hacking of the Canvas educational tool // Aaron Navarro on President Trump's trip to China // Charlie Commentary on where Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's homeless shelter plan will impact // Sara Nelson on Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's budget plan // G...

Dr. Sophie Lazarus on the health benefits of unplugging from technology // Patrick De Haan on the price of fuel and a potential gas tax holiday // Rob McKenna on an initiative attempt to take down the state's income tax, and the race for the 5 open seats on Washington's Supreme Court // Charlie Commentary on why Texas is leading the way of climate commitment // Natalie Brand on President Trump's t...

Jeff McCausland on the war in Iran and his time at CBS Radio ending //  Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Building a new bridge over I-5 in Lynnwood // Leland Vittert on the war with Iran and President Trump's approval rating // Charlie Commentary on why Texas is leading the way of climate commitment // Gee Scott on hesitancy over buying the Seahawks

Kristine Moreland on how her organization "The More We Love" is addressing addiction and homelessness in Seattle, and an update on "The Boy In The Tent" // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — local crime report // Jill Schlesinger on the global oil market, and new graduates entering the job market // Charlie Commentary on the state's gas revenue dilemma // Marcus Espinoza on the p...

"Photog" Steve Hickey with a local crime report // Cathy Allen on filing day for candidates looking to run for election in the 2026 midterms // Charlie Commentary on the importance of reporting the actual important news stories // Gee Scott on Microsoft offering thousands of employees severance buyouts // The Rick Rizzs Show: Mariners getting back on track as they head on a 7 game road trip // Her...

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Big change coming to the junction between I-5 and highway 520 // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: Meta using AI to keep underage users from creating accounts // Patrick De Haan on gas prices amidst tension in the Middle East // Charlie Commentary on the gross allegations against King County Assessor John Wilson // Gee Scott on people leaving Washington

Rich Hughes on the federal probe into medicare fraud in Minnesota // Rob McKenna on the legal challenge of the state income tax // Charlie Commentary on the danger of empathy over instinct // James Lynch with Cold Case Project: Looking at a young man who was shot down 6 years ago, with no suspect // Gee Scott on cancelling of in-flight meals on some Delta flights

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: New ticket booths are looking to cut down on line cutters at the Kingston Ferry Terminal // Jeff McCausland on the war in Iran and battle over the Strait of Hormuz // Leland Vittert on the war in Iran and preparations for the 2026 midterm elections // Charlie Commentary on soda stealers // Xavier Walton on the end of Spirit Airlines and where it leaves the industr...

Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — local crime report // Retired Lt. General Richard Newton on the war in Iran and battle over the Strait of Hormuz // Jill Schlesinger on the global oil market, and investors thinking surrounding the war in Iran // Charlie Commentary on WA lawmakers' aversion to speaking with the press // Xavier Walton on the end of Spirit Airlines and where it le...

Olivia Rinaldi on the war in Iran and details on the shooting suspect from the White House Correspondents Dinner // Luke Duecy with the Mariners "Fan of the Week" — Highlighting Daniel and his son Julio's love for the team // Patrick De Haan on the accelerated price of gasoline // Charlie Commentary on our state's flawed catch and release policy with criminals // Gee Scott on Seattle Mayor K...

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: A look at the next big bridge project between Everett and Mukilteo // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: A deep look into the earnings report from big tech companies, and how AI investments factor in // Robert Sherman in Tel Aviv with an update on the war with Iran // Charlie Commentary on how Sound Transit can learn from San Francisco's transit agency // Superintendent...

Robert Berger in Jerusalem with an update on the war with Iran // Scott Sistek on the upcoming 80 degree day and the lack of a snowpack this year // Rob McKenna on the state's lawsuit against major grocery chains and an update on the legal challenge of the state's income tax // Charlie Commentary on how much we are paying for the Climate Commitment Act // James Lynch with the "Cold Case Project":...