The John Curley Show

The John Curley Show

Every weekday, John Curley has an irreverent take on the news. From big stories to small ones, they all get the Curley treatment and you’ll be left laughing and thinking about the headlines in different way.

Episodes

August 1, 2025 32 mins

6pm: Foreign National, acclaimed Se...

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5pm: Harrell, Katie Wilson in close competition ahead of Aug. 5 primary // Seattle-area political divide among young voters grows along gender lines // The Way I Text Is Deeply Uncool, But I Don’t Care Take 2 // Letters

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4pm: Foreign National, acclaimed Seattle cocktail bar, is abruptly closing // Generation Z Walks Into a Bar—and Grows Up // Bosses Should Never Speak First, or Even Second, in a Meeting // Raleigh’s historic homer, Young’s mammoth blast power Mariners past Rangers

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3pm: ‘Say No to Blue Angels’: Seattle billboard challenges Seafair tradition // Kamala Harris says she doesn’t plan to return to ‘broken’ system of US politics // ‘If I switch it off, my girlfriend might think I’m cheating’: inside the rise of couples location sharing // The Way I Text Is Deeply Uncool, But I Don’t Care // Mandi talks about running a “...

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6pm - GUEST - TED BELAKER - DIRECTOR OF “THE CODDLING OF THE AMERICAN MIND” “An anxious generation searches for happiness” Based on the bestselling book by Greg Lukanoff and Jonathan Haidt // Unpacking the “Coddling of the American Mind” interview // Woman sues Port of Bremerton following otter attack on 2-year-old daughter

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5pm - GUEST - ANDREW CONSTANTINO - FORMER HEROIN ADDICT WRITES SEATTLE TIMES OP-ED ON SEATTLE’S FAILING HARM REDUCTION MODEL. Why Seattle’s ‘harm reduction’ approach around drugs perpetuates the harm // Union-Backed Boston Ordinance Would Require Drivers in Driverless Waymos // So, why doesn’t Seattle have driverless cars yet? // Seattle outlines 7 priorities for autonomous vehicle...

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4pm - GUEST - BURIEN CITY COUNCILMEMBER STEPHANIE MORA // Burien’s Downtown Emergency Services Center is a magnet for crime and chaos // Seattle-area political divide among young voters grows along gender lines // American Eagle’s ‘good jeans’ ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race and beauty standards 

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3pm - GUEST - TED BELAKER - DIRECTOR OF “THE CODDLING OF THE AMERICAN MIND” “An anxious generation searches for happiness” Based on the bestselling book by Greg Lukanoff and Jonathan Haidt // Unpacking the “Coddling of the American Mind” interview // Woman sues Port of Bremerton following otter attack on 2-year-old daughter

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Guest - Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson - Council approves Council President Nelson’s bill dedicating anticipated public safety tax revenue to recovery services // Waves reach Hawaii, California after 8.8-magnitude Russia quake // Tsunami advisory for Washington coast canceled // 3 reasons why the Pacific Ocea...

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Seafair 2025: The Blue Angels are back // Light rail shooting in Seattle raises transit safety concerns amid increasing ridership // Violent crime drops again in Washington state // Goodbye Gentle Parenting, Hello ‘F—Around and Find Out’ // Letters

 

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Guest - Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson - Council approves Council President Nelson’s bill dedicating anticipated public safety tax revenue to recovery services // Waves reach Hawaii, California after 8.8-magnitude Russia quake // Tsunami advisory for Washington coast canceled // 3 reasons why the Pacific Ocea...

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6pm: Guest – Dr. Steve Brogli...

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5pm: Top Stories Recap/Updates // New Denny Blaine Park plan highlights where clothing is 'required and optional' // A crude pothole graffiti tactic got Portland’s attention. Please don’t copy it, officials say // King County juvenile felony diversion program paused // Couple quits society as a Trump protest // Letters

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4pm: Guest – Dr. Steve Broglio – University of Michigan – Director of the Michigan connussion center // Gunman Was Targeting NFL in Midtown Office Shooting Spree // Trump may rue the day he sued Murdoch for libel over Epstein’s birthday card // Rogan: Trump administration ‘gaslighting’ supporters on Epstein.. “Line in the sand” &nb...

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3pm: But First: John depends on his sunflowers (and pumpkins) to get him through some news stories // This Day in History // 1981 - Prince Charles marries Lady Diana // Seattle gas prices continue to rise, price per gallon over $1 more than national average

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Guest - Jim Frank - Retired Navy Pilot on the Blue Angels and Patriotism - You'll start hearing the Blue Angels Wednesday when they roll into town // Trump and EU Reach Tariff Deal, Avoiding Trade War // Trump’s $750 Billion Deal for U.S. Energy Collides With Market Reality // More Keith Swank controversy? 

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Guest - Jim Dever - From Evening Magazine to Upper Lefters // John invented a new party game over the weekend // Letters 

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Guest - Jim Frank - Retired Navy Pilot on the Blue Angels and Patriotism - You'll start hearing the Blue Angels Wednesday when they roll into town // Trump and EU Reach Tariff Deal, Avoiding Trade War // Trump’s $750 Billion Deal for U.S. Energy Collides With Market Reality // More Keith Swank controversy? 

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But First: The Psychology of Going Viral // This Day In History: 1933 - The First Singing Telegram is sent // The Best Way To Take a Nap, According to Experts

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