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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
Charlie Harger and Manda Factor give you the day’s most important news stories every weekday. Along with Chris Sullivan on traffic and KIRO 7 TV’s Nick Allard, it’s everything you need to get your day started right.
Episodes
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Uptick in Marijuana Use Around the US
Rob McKenna on Acting AG Todd Blanche's battle to get confirmed by the Senate // Jim Ryan on an uptick in marijuana use around the US // Patrick Duffy and…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Primaries Ahead of the Midterms
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Preparing for a very busy weekend on the roads, between Mariners, Seahawks, and traffic events // Jim Ryan on a Russian based…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Wildfires in Spokane
Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — a look a juvenile gun violence in the county // Emily Guskin on the rising cost of school supplies ahead…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The War With Iran and Potential Peace in Gaza
Karen Travers on the war with Iran and potential peace in Gaza // Perry Russom on a new widespread scam targeting homeowners worried about foreclosure //…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Communication Breakdown Between Mayor Wilson and Gov. Ferguson
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: You will have a new way to watch Blue Angels flyovers this SeaFair // Steven Portnoy on the Congressional hearing questioning…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Legal Battle Over Mail-in Voting
Frank Lenzi on the life and legacy of his brother, Air Force Major Greg Stone, Purple Heart recipient // Scott Sistek on the weather forecast for August // Rob…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The President's Comments on the Economy
David Fahrenthold on a pause in the war with Iran, President Trump's comments on the economy, and the midterms // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Tragic Mass Shooting in Seattle
SMN Crew reacts to tragic mass shooting in Seattle // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — a weekly crime report from the King County…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Most Recent Threats Against Iran
Karen Travers on President Trump's most recent threats against Iran // Katrina Guischard with her Parenting Feature: When kids act like parents // Castmembers…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The AI Being Used to Find Cures for Common Diseases
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Traffic on the Hood Canal Bridge is about to improve // Luke Duecy with a "Tech Talk": AI is being used to help find cures…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Lawsuit Against the Trump Administration
Brian Heywood on I-645 and his general distrust in lawmakers in Olympia // Scott Sistek on the hottest day of 2026 and being aware of wildfire smoke // Rob…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The War With Iran and Tariffs on Canada
David Fahrenthold on the war with Iran, tariffs on Canada, and the Reflective Pool // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Highway 202 going to be closed in Fall…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Lowering Approval Rating of Trump
Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — a weekly crime check from the King County Prosecutor's Office // Steve Roberts on lowering approval rating…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The President's Primetime Speech
Karen Travers on President Trump's primetime speech // Katrina Guischard on a Bay Area restaurant's new policy about kids' behavior that has gone viral // Dima…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Push to Reform ICE Behavior
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Explaining the difference between left-lane campers, and slow drivers in the HOV lane // James Lynch with the "Cold Case…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Safety Concerns in the US Supreme Court
Rob McKenna on Washington's lawsuit against Albertsons stores over opioid prescriptions // Rich Frankel on concerns in the US Supreme Court over safety //…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Death of Senator Lindsay Graham
Chris Sullivan Chokepoint: The Kingston Ferry terminal is running into issues with passengers missing a required ticket booth // Mike Dobuski with "Tech…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Latest Strikes Between the US and Iran
Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — our weekly report from the King County Prosecutor's Office // Retired Lt. General Richard Newton on the…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Renewed Violence Between the US and Iran
Olivia Rubin on the bi-partisan Housing Bill that President Trump refuses to sign // Hannah Sabio-Howell on her endorsement from Mayor Katie Wilson and…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The "Freedom Fuel Network" and Cheap Gas Prices
Peter Charalambous on the "Freedom Fuel Network" and cheap gas prices // Anna Kooiman on the diminishing middle age in the US // Brad Garrett on cyber…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Potential End to a Ceasefire With Iran
Rob McKenna on the initiative measure submitted to repeal the state income tax on millionaires // Shannon Kingston on the potential end to a ceasefire between…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Trump Family's Financial Disclosures
Jordana Miller in Jerusalem on the war with Iran // Leland Vittert on the NATO summit and the Trump family's financial disclosures // Charlie Harger Commentary…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The NATO Summit in Turkey
Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment": What the county is doing about rampant retail crime // Steven Portnoy on President Trump in Turkey for NATO…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Stalemate in Congress Over Defense Spending
Rob McKenna on the big Supreme Court decisions this week // Hannah Brandt on a stalemate in Congress over defense spending // Charlie Commentary on celebrating…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Rise in Tech Prices and a Cheaper EV Truck
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: New taxes and fines on the roadways begin in July // Mike Dobuski on rise in tech prices and a new, cheap EV truck // David…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Big Supreme Court Decisions Due Today
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: A plea to the parents of teens on highspeed E-bikes // Karen Travers on US negotiations planned with Iran // Steven Portnoy…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Federal Judge's Decision Surrounding Mail in Ballots
Peter Charalambous on the federal judge's decision surrounding mail in ballots // Katrina Guischard with a Parenting Feature: Looking at a new study on which…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Rejection of a Bi-Partisan Bill on Housing
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: How to navigate beach driving along the Washington Coast // Luke Duecy with a "Tech Talk": Concerns surround drone use during…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Cost of Lawsuit Payouts in Washington
Rob McKenna on the extreme cost of lawsuit payouts in Washington // Scott Sistek on weather forecast heading into World Cup matches and 4th of July // Robert…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The White House Reaction to US Negotiations With Iran
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: New Raisin' Canes restaurant open in the North Sound, New fish culvert opening, and a mysterious stretch of 167 shows up on…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The US and Iran Negotiations in Switzerland
Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" -- a report from the King County Prosecutor's Office // Jordana Miller in Jerusalem on negotiations between the US…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Surveillance Cameras for World Cup Matches
Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka on surveillance cameras in the city for World Cup matches // The Elliot Bay Puppy Raisers highlight trianing puppies to be…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The City's Action Along Aurora Avenue
Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka on city action along Aurora Avenue and SPD's recruitment // Steven Portnoy on the 14 point initial peacedeal between the US…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Fears of Iran Continuing Nuclear Developments
Shannon Kingston on fears of Iran continuing nuclear developments despite a planned ceasefire // Jim Ryan on the declining rates of infant deaths in the US //…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Rise and Fall of Gas Prices
Chelsie Bowden on her relationship with her seeing-eye dog // David Fahrenthold on the deal between the US and Iran, and rennovations on the nation's capital…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Agreed Peace Deal Between the US and Iran
Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" -- a report from the King County Prosecutor's Office // Jordana Miller in Jerusalem on the agreed peace deal…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Proposal to End the War in Iran
Bethany Braun-Silva on cell phone bans at schools across the country // Joe Khalil on a proposal to end the war in Iran // Katrina Guischard with a Parenting…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The FISA's Policies for National Intelligence Surveillance
Brad Garrett on issues with the FISA's policies for national intelligence surveillance // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: How to survive Seattle during World…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The UW Grads and Tech Jobs
Art Dallen and Andrea Suarez on the Fentynl crisis // KIRO NewsRadio’s Aaron Granillo on U.W. Grads and tech jobs // Former Washington Attorney General…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
Peter Charalambous on the latest testimonies in the Epstein investigation
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: A warning about speeding in work zones-LIVE // Peter Charalambous on the latest testimonies in the Epstein investigation-LIVE…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
Katie Wilson's Absence from a Neighborhood March in North Seattle
Cheri Preston on the big tickets sold ahead of the NBA Finals Game 3 // Jim Ryan on the danger of "screwworms" // Charlie Commentary on Katie Wilson's absence…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
A Very Friday Friday
Peter Charalambous on Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche // Gee Scott on Seattle offering 1400 kids free tickets to the World Cup // The Rick Rizzs Show…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Rise of "Firefighter Arson" Cases
Members of the Pacific Northwest Drag Racing Association on the disappearing sport of Drag Racing // Brad Garrett on the rise of "firefighter arson" cases…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Growing Fentanyl Crisis in Seattle
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…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The President's Approval Rating and Primary Elections
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 //…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Need to Pause Construction on AI Data Centers
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…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Criticism of Seattle Mayor Wilson
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…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The War in Iran and Rising Gas Prices
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…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Supreme Court Decision on Birthright Citizenship
Jim Ryan on a very consequential primary election in Texas // Meteorologist Scott Sistek with an extended weather forecast heading into June // Rob McKenna on…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Senate Race in Texas
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…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Final Broadcast of CBS World News Roundup
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 //…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
Former CBS Audio General Manager Craig Swagler on the legacy of CBS Radio
Josh Tyrangiel on "AI for Good", the positive developments in artificial intelligence // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: A new fish passage project in Gorst…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
How Much More does it Cost to Own Instead of Rent in Seattle?
Meteorologist Scott Sistek with a look at the extended forecast // Rob McKenna on the push in Washington to redraw legislative maps-LIVE // Charlie Commentary…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The $1.776 Billion Being Awarded to Trump's Administration
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…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Legal Battle Between Musk and Open AI
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…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Beginning of Medterm Season
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…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The President's Trip to China
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…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Potential Gas Tax Holiday
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…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The End of CBS Radio
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…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Global Oil Market
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" //…