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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 Microsoft Severance Buyouts
"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…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Gas Prices Amidst Middle East Tension
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…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Federal Probe Into Minnesota Medicare Fraud
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…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The End of Spirit Airlines
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…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Battle Over the Strait of Hormuz
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…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Shooting Suspect from the White House Dinner
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…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The State's Education Budget and Failing Test Scores
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…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The State's Lawsuit Against Grocery Chains
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…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Attempted Shooting at the White House
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Looking at some of the paid parking spaces now available at some light rail stations // Jeff McCausland on the war in Iran //…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Legal Battle Between Musk and Altman
Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — local crime report // Jill Schlesinger on a drop in consumer confidence, while people continue to spend…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The War in the Middle East
Reporter Linda Gradstein on the latest on the war in the Middle East from Jerusalem // International correspondent for NewsNation, Robert Sherman on the war in…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Budget and Impact on Local Campgrounds & Trails
Public Lands Commissioner, Dave Upthegrove on the budget and summer impact on campgrounds & trails // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: Seattle high…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Ceasefire with Iran
Jeff McCausland on the war in Iran and the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz // Scott Sistek on April showers and a springtime forecast // Rob McKenna with…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Motive Behind the Millionaires’ Tax
TJ Martinell from the Center Square on new documents uncovered surrounding the motive behind the Millionaires' Tax // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: A new…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Stock Market Reaction to the War
Jeff McCausland on the war with Iran // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — a weekly crime report // Jill Schlesinger on the stock market…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Re-Opening of the Strait of Hormuz
Robert Sherman in Tel Aviv on the re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the war in Iran // Luke Duecy with a "Fan of the Week": Highlighting Mariners fans at…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The RFK Jr. Testimony in Front of Congress
Art Dahlen on how his organization "Battlefield Addiction" is helping addicts get clean // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: A look at why AI firm Anthropic pulled…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Trump Lawsuit Against the Wall Street Journal
Jeff McCausland on the war in Iran and the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz // Scott Sistek on April showers and a springtime forecast // Rob McKenna on a…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Back-And-Forth Between Trump and Pope Leo
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: The Edgewater Bridge in Everett is reopening // Mills Hayes on the back-and-forth between President Trump and Pope Leo //…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The US Blockage Along the Strait of Hormuz
Robert Sherman in Tel Aviv on the war with Iran // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — a weekly crime report // Patrick De Haan on how the US…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Return of the Artemis II Crew
Nancy Cordes on ceasefire with Iran and Melania Trump's surprise address // Peter King on the return of the Artemis II crew tonight // Gee Scott on turning 50…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Flucuating Price of Gasoline
Patrick De Haan on the flucuating price of gasoline amidst a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Explaining why the…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The 14 Day Ceasefire Between the US and Iran
Retired Lt. General Richard Newton on the 14 day ceasefire deal between the US and Iran // Hannah Brandt with Republican and Democrat reaction to the…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Latest Threats in Iran
David Fahrenthold on the latest US threats in Iran and the firing of Pam Bondi // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Highlighting big construction happening…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Stock Market Response to Iran
Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — a weekly report from the King County Prosecutor's Office // Jill Schlesinger on the stock market response…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Rising Unemployment Rate in Washington
Angela Poe Russell on the musical she helped create, titled "Aviatrix" // Patrick De Haan on the continuing rise in gas prices // Gee Scott on the rising…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Drug Devastation Around Seattle’s Beacon Hill
Charlie Harger Exclusive Report on the drug devastation in 4 parks around Seattle's Beacon Hill neighborhood // Olivia Rinaldi breaks donw President Trump's…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Supreme Court Hearing on Birthright Citizenship
Thane Rosenbaum on the Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship // Rob McKenna on his challenge of the state's new income tax on millionaires // Charlie…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Potential Corruption in the Trump Administration
Robert Berger in Jerusalem on the war with Iran // David Fahrenthold on the war in Iran and potential corruption in the Trump administration // Leland Vittert…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Ongoing Aiport Congestion
Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — a weekly crime report // Patrick De Haan on the rising price of gas and diesel // CBS News Business…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Rising Price of Gas and Diesel
Chris Sullivan with a BONUS Chokepoint: A sneak preview of the Light Rail 2 line across the lake // Patrick De Haan on the rising price of gas and diesel //…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Meta and YouTube Lawsuit in California
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: an update on the work underway on the Vantage Bridge // Manda Factor on a unique vowel renewal that took place in Peoria //…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Counting of Mail-in Ballots After Election Day
Scott Sistek with an extended weather forecast for the Spring // Aaron Granillo on the new sophisticated robotic pitching machine being used by the Mariners //…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The War in Iran and Airport Safety
Chris Sullivan's Chokepoint -- The Washington State Transportation Commission is expected to approve new toll setting rules today // Leland Vittert - Host of…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Impact of Oil on the Stock Market
Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — a weekly crime report // Patrick De Haan on high gas prices around the state // Jill Schlesinger on the…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Ending of CBS Radio
Patrick De Haan from Gas Buddy on the dramatic rise in gas prices // Paul Holden with a weekend planner // Jeff McCausland with an update on the war in Iran //…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Threat of Cyberattacks From Iran
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: the I-5 overpass in DuPont is going to finally get done // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: a deep look at the threat of…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Resignation of Joe Kent
Scott Sistek on the atmospheric river and what to expect from Springtime in the northwest // Rob McKenna on the SAVE America Act // Charlie Commentary on the…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Gas Prices in the State
Patrick De Haan from Gas Buddy on gas prices in the state // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: A reminder to not cut WSF lines // Leland Vittert on the war in…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Attempt to Control the Stait of Hormuz
Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — a weekly crime report // Jeff McCausland on the US attempt to control the Strait of Hormuz // Jill…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Millionaire's Tax Impacting Seattle Sports
Jeff McCausland on the latest with the war in Iran // The Rick Rizzs Show: Previewing the 2026 season for the Mariners, and storylines in the World Baseball…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Latest With the War in Iran
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Looking at the "crud" sickness that has been making its way around the newsroom // Scott MacFarlane on the fight to keep the…
Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda FactorThe Millionaire's Tax Approval
Scott Sistek on the crazy weather hitting the region // Jeff McCausland on the War in Iran // Rob Mckenna on the millionaire tax // Charlie Commentary on HB…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The US Ahead of Midterms
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: An update on the closure along I-405 in Bothell // David Fahrenthold on the war in Iran and the US ahead of midterms //…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Appointing of a New Leader in Iran
Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — a weekly crime report // Jeff McCausland on the appointing of a new leader in Iran and continued US…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Firing of Kristi Noem
Paul Holden on how to have the perfect experience at the Emerald City Comic Con // Scott MacFarlane on lawsuits against the Trump administration over tariffs…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The War Beteen the US, Israel, and Iran
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Closure on I-405 in Bothell is about to cause massive delays // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: Looking at the cyber war…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Millionaires' Tax
Andrew Villeneuve from the Northwest Progressive Institute on support for the Millionaires' Tax // Scott Sistek on the end of our warm winter, and what to…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The War in Iran
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Speed cameras in work zones are expanding // David Fahrenthold on war in Iran // Leland Vittert on war in Iran // Charlie…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The US Waging War in the Middle East
Retired Lt. General Richard Newton on US waging war against Iran // Dale Gavlak on how the Middle East is reacting to war in Iran // Jill Schlesinger on how…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Congressional Depositions on the Clintons
Taurean Small on the congressional depositions on both Hillary and Bill Clinton // Steve Wiebe — the "King of Kong" on his legacy as a video game…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Use of Ketamine as Treatment for Fentanyl
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: the largest transfer station in Snohomish will be closed for a month // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: Looking at the rise of…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The State of the Union Reaction
Hannah Brandt on the President's State of the Union address // Jeff McCausland on the latest nuclear tension between the US and Iran // Rob McKenna on debates…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Upcoming State of the Union Address
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Looking at the state supplementary transportation budget // David Fahrenthold previews the State of the Union, and weighs in…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Chaos and Violence in Mexico
Casey McNertney from the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office on wire theft // Karen Hua on the chaos and violence in Mexico // Jill Schlesinger on a…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Threat to Iran From Trump
Natalie Brand on President Trump's threat to Iran // Rick Rizzs on the beginning of Mariners Spring Training // Ursula Reutin on how USA figure skater Alysa…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Arrest of Former Prince Andrew
Scott MacFarlane on former Prince Andrew's arrest and a DOJ investigation into schooling in Michigan // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: WSF fleet is in need…
- Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
The Nuclear Negotiations Between the US and Iran
Joe Khalil on a heated Senate race in Texas, and how it could impact voting in the rest of the country // Eleanor Watson on nuclear negotiations between the US…