
Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor
Morning Shows
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.
Location:
Tacoma, WA
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
The Senate Race in Texas
5/26/2026
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 administration from the Justice Department // Gee Scott on the potential of public drinking at Pike Place Market
Duration:00:37:04
The Final Broadcast of CBS World News Roundup
5/22/2026
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 longstanding relationship between CBS and KIRO Newsradio-LIVE // Charlie Harger Commentary on how CBS Radio has shaped the modern media landscape-LIVE // Gee Scott on Kroger cutting prices on groceries-LIVE // The Rick Rizzs Show: Breaking down the recent Mariners series win against the White Sox and celebrating the MLB Debut of Colt Emerson-LIVE // Consumerman Herb Weisbaum on the prevelance of "odometer fraud"-LIVE // Paul Holden with a weekend planner-LIVE
Duration:01:07:02
Former CBS Audio General Manager Craig Swagler on the legacy of CBS Radio
5/21/2026
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 around the city-LIVE // Gee Scott on former Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's new job-LIVE
Duration:00:34:36
How Much More does it Cost to Own Instead of Rent in Seattle?
5/20/2026
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
Duration:00:34:08
The $1.776 Billion Being Awarded to Trump's Administration
5/19/2026
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 Northshore Schools deciding to remove SROs from Bothell High
Duration:00:34:35
The Legal Battle Between Musk and Open AI
5/18/2026
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
Duration:00:41:05
The Beginning of Medterm Season
5/15/2026
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 // ConsumerMan Herb Weisbaum on how to avoid scam phone calls // Paul Holden with a weekend roundup
Duration:00:45:35
The President's Trip to China
5/14/2026
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 // Gee Scott on the announcement of the Seattle Seahawks season opening opponent
Duration:00:42:15
The Potential Gas Tax Holiday
5/13/2026
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 trip to China // Frank Lenzi on the 40 anniversary of "Top Gun" and its significance to him // Gee Scott on a lack of enthusiasm surrounding the FIFA World Cup
Duration:00:46:00
CBS Radio is ending
5/12/2026
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
Duration:00:32:02
The Global Oil Market
5/11/2026
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 potential of a federal gas tax holiday amidst record high fuel prices // Gee Scott on young people struggling with the job market
Duration:00:40:07
The Microsoft Severance Buyouts
5/8/2026
"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 // Herb Weisbaum on travel tips ahead of the busy vacation season // Paul Holden with a weekend planner
Duration:00:54:40
The Gas Prices Amidst Middle East Tension
5/7/2026
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
Duration:00:30:15
The Federal Probe Into Minnesota Medicare Fraud
5/6/2026
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
Duration:00:31:20
The End of Spirit Airlines
5/5/2026
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 industry // Gee Scott on Washington employers threatening to leave the state
Duration:00:40:40
The Battle Over the Strait of Hormuz
5/4/2026
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 leaves the industry // Gee Scott on living in Seattle while making $60K per year
Duration:00:35:45
The Shooting Suspect from the White House Dinner
5/1/2026
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 Katie Wilson's dismissive comments towards Seattle's wealthier residents // Herb Weisbaum on landscaping and removing/ pruning trees in your yard // The Rick Rizzs Show: Looking at the team and Randy Johnson's number retirement
Duration:00:48:43
The State's Education Budget and Failing Test Scores
4/30/2026
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 of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal on the state's education budget and falling test scores // James Lynch with the a feature on the oldest Washingtonian who just passed away this month // Gee Scott on a new cell phone ban in Seattle Public Schools
Duration:00:43:48
The State's Lawsuit Against Grocery Chains
4/29/2026
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": Looking at the mysterious disappearance of a young man with autism over a year ago // Luciana Bosio and Roula Bland from Survivor SAKE on racing with cancer survivors // Gee Scott on Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's plan to provide free lunch and childcare for Seattle families
Duration:00:44:48
The Attempted Shooting at the White House
4/28/2026
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 // David Fahrenthold on the attempted shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday and plans for a new White House ballroom // Charlie Commentary on how the ultra-wealthy are responding to Washington's millionaires' tax // Gee Scott on his interview with Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen yesterday
Duration:00:33:07