
The John Curley Show
News
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.
Location:
Seattle, WA
Genres:
News
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
Hour 4: President Reagan challenges Gorbachev to “Tear down this wall”
6/12/2025
6pm: Guest - Caroline Fraser - Author of "Murderland" // Did the toxic fumes known as the “Tacoma Aroma” give way to the world’s worst serial killers? // today in History // 1987 - President Reagan challenges Gorbachev to “Tear down this wall” // The Balloon Animal Balloons Have Arrived
Duration:00:31:06
Hour 3: Israeli defense minister declares a special state of emergency in the country following what he called a preemptive strike against Iran.
6/12/2025
5pm: Top Stories Recaps/Updates // Guest - Jim Walsh // State Rep and Chairman of the WA State GOP Responds to false allegations from the Seattle times that he issponsoring an initiative to end mail-in voting // Breaking: Israeli defense minister declares a special state of emergency in the country following what he called a preemptive strike against Iran. // Fifty Years Later, I Still Can’t Get Over ‘Jaws
Duration:00:31:28
Hour 2: Eight protesters arrested after fire, vandalism break out during Seattle rally to end ICE raids
6/12/2025
4pm: James Lynch - On the ground at last night's protests // 8 protesters arrested after fire, vandalism break out during Seattle rally to end ICE raids // Guest - State Rep Brian Burnett - District 12 / Chelan, Monroe, & North Bend // Rep. Burnett served three terms as elected sheriff of Chelan County // Family Safety in Court Rally at City Hall in Seattle at 10am on Friday aims to change policy that resulted in no Amber Alert being issued for the three murdered daughters of Whitney Decker // Fifty Years Later, I Still Can’t Get Over ‘Jaws’
Duration:00:32:14
Hour 1: Did the toxic fumes known as the “Tacoma Aroma” give way to the world’s worst serial killers?
6/12/2025
3pm: Guest - Caroline Fraser - Author of "Murderland" // Did the toxic fumes known as the “Tacoma Aroma” give way to the world’s worst serial killers? // today in History // 1987 - President Reagan challenges Gorbachev to “Tear down this wall” // The Balloon Animal Balloons Have Arrived
Duration:00:32:06
Hour 4: Barking has Been Outlawed in Montreal Dog Park
6/11/2025
MATTHEW MASTRONARDI - TEACHER AT SPOKANE’S WEST VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL LIKELY TO LOSE JOB OVER “TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD” // TODAY IN HISTORY: 1982 - “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” released // No barking sign at Montreal dog park unleashes fury from pet owners
Duration:00:32:18
Hour 3: The Legend of John's Father
6/11/2025
TOP STORIES RECAP/UPDATES. Protesters burn American flags outside Seattle federal building; more protests to happen Wed night. ICE to deploy tactical agents to Seattle amidst ongoing threats from Antifa, activists. Seattle police chief expects to be jailed under Trump administration. SDOT warns Capitol Hill businesses to secure or remove outdoor furniture tonight. 'No Kings' Protest to Be Largest Mobilization Since Trump Took Office // FATHER’S DAY IS SUNDAY - THE LEGEND OF JOHN’S FATHER // LETTERS
Duration:00:31:43
Hour 2: LA is facing Unrest Yet Again
6/11/2025
Trump on Iran and middle east evacuations. Newsom Leans Into L.A. Unrest to Position Himself as Leader of Opposition. This LAPD helicopter talking trash to protesters // John’s theory that Code Pink is bankrolling protests. Code Pink and the Houthis Are Both on China’s Side. A Global Web of Chinese Propaganda Leads to a U.S. Tech Mogul // No barking sign at Montreal dog park unleashes fury from pet owners
Duration:00:31:22
Hour 1: Remembering Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys
6/11/2025
MATTHEW MASTRONARDI - TEACHER AT SPOKANE’S WEST VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL LIKELY TO LOSE JOB OVER “TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD” // TODAY IN HISTORY: 1982 - “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” released // Brian Wilson, influential pop pioneer and leader of the Beach Boys, dies at 82
Duration:00:32:08
Hour 4 Why did a helicopter land in John’s yard
6/10/2025
GUEST - Tacoma School District Shop Teacher Pulls Back the Curtain on the Dismal State of Washington’s Second Largest School Distric // TODAY IN HISTORY: 1692 - First Salem witch hanging // Why did a helicopter land in John’s yard?
Duration:00:31:47
Hour 3: Seattle police chief expects to be jailed under Trump administration
6/10/2025
‘Heavy law enforcement presence’: Search for Travis Decker closes in on specific locations // Seattle police chief expects to be jailed under Trump administration // FATHER’S DAY IS SUNDAY - THE LEGEND OF JOHN’S FATHER // LETTERS
Duration:00:31:37
Hour 2: The White House Marching Orders That Sparked the L.A. Migrant Crackdown
6/10/2025
The White House Marching Orders That Sparked the L.A. Migrant Crackdown // Dr. Phil was embedded with ICE during controversial Los Angeles immigration raids // Waymo’s Driverless Cars Revealed to Be Narcs as Cops Use Them to Probe Crimes // Downtown Seattle ICE Protests // Swiss man buried in snow for two hours to break world record
Duration:00:29:05
Hour 1: Guest - Tacoma School District Shop Teacher Pulls Back the Curtain on the Dismal State of Washington’s Second Largest School District
6/10/2025
GUEST - Tacoma School District Shop Teacher Pulls Back the Curtain on the Dismal State of Washington’s Second Largest School Distric // TODAY IN HISTORY: 1692 - First Salem witch hanging // Why did a helicopter land in John’s yard?
Duration:00:31:47
Hour 4: Mapped: The States With the Worst Road Rage
6/9/2025
National Guard troops are in LA—Here’s what they can and can’t do, for now // 700 Marines deployed to Los Angeles // California Officials Blame Trump for Stoking L.A. Unrest // LAPD Chief condemns anarchists among protesters // Newsom challenges Tom Homan to arrest him // 1972 - The famous “Napalm Girl” photograph is taken in Vietnam // Mapped: The States With the Worst Road Rage
Duration:00:30:51
Hour 3: John’s Incredibly Boring Dinner
6/9/2025
TOP STORIES RECAP/UPDATES // Latest on the Los Angeles Protests and Trump’s Response // John’s Incredibly Boring Dinner // LETTERS
Duration:00:31:37
Hour 2: Guest - Michael Medved
6/9/2025
GUEST - Michael Medved Michael’s best selling book “The American Miracle” has been adapted to a movie that premieres around the country tonight! Tickets and showings at AmericanMiracleMovie.com // How the D.C.’s failure to curb truancy in middle schools fueled the biggest youth crime surge in a generation. // How this same problem applies to Washington state; #9 in the country for truancy // Teen baseball player who urinated in opponent’s water jug has charges dropped
Duration:00:30:55
Hour 1: What to Know About the Los Angeles Protests and Trump’s Response
6/9/2025
National Guard troops are in LA—Here’s what they can and can’t do, for now // 700 Marines deployed to Los Angeles // California Officials Blame Trump for Stoking L.A. Unrest // LAPD Chief condemns anarchists among protesters // Newsom challenges Tom Homan to arrest him // 1972 - The famous “Napalm Girl” photograph is taken in Vietnam // Mapped: The States With the Worst Road Rage
Duration:00:30:51
Hour 4: John receives a heroes welcome at The Brick in Roslyn
6/6/2025
6pm: Guest – Rob Crowley – Seattle based attorney and Russia scholar // Rob is an ARMY Special Forces Veteran who got his undergrad in Russian Studies, his Masters in Russian Politics and even served briefly alongside Russia in Kosovo // Rob explains how worried he is and how worried we should be on the escalations in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict // Today in History // 1933 - First Drive-In Theater Opens // 1998 - “Sex and the City” premieres on HBO // John receives a heroes welcome at The Brick in Roslyn
Duration:00:32:06
Hour 3: Washington State Patrol apologizes for graduation ceremony that triggered attendees of state's Pride flag raising
6/6/2025
5pm: Top Stories Recap/Updates // WA National Park blocks multiple trails to aid in Travis Decker manhunt // Washington State Patrol apologizes for graduation ceremony that triggered attendees of state's Pride flag raising // Know-IT-All Quiz // Letters
Duration:00:31:36
Hour 2: How Democrats Can Stop Alienating Young Men: Some Unsolicited Advice
6/6/2025
4pm: Latest on Elon vs Trump // The Day That Trump and Musk Torched Their Partnership // Noem Ends Obama-Era “Quiet Skies” Program Joe Biden Used to Target Political Opponents, Launches Investigation Into Weaponization // How Democrats Can Stop Alienating Young Men: Some Unsolicited Advice // In-Studio Guest Skyler on why he loves camping..
Duration:00:30:33
Hour 1: Rob Crowly explains how worried he is and how worried we should be on the escalations in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
6/6/2025
3pm: Guest – Rob Crowley – Seattle based attorney and Russia scholar // Rob is an ARMY Special Forces Veteran who got his undergrad in Russian Studies, his Masters in Russian Politics and even served briefly alongside Russia in Kosovo // Rob explains how worried he is and how worried we should be on the escalations in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict // Today in History // 1933 - First Drive-In Theater Opens // 1998 - “Sex and the City” premieres on HBO // John receives a heroes welcome at The Brick in Roslyn
Duration:00:32:06