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More about Dave Ross

Ross has generally been portrayed as liberal (although he has also been

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called a moderate), but is also known for bringing those with opposing

conservative views on his radio program to interview and debate. Accord-

ing to the Seattle Times: "Ross listens, circles around guests with Socratic

questions, then makes sharp observations but never goes for the jugular....

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[He] remains gracious." In addition to his editorials, Ross is also known

for his "flitch" songs (songs using existing melodies, but with new lyrics,

usually based on current events) and often sings one as part of his radio

show and CBS segments. The Seattle Times wrote that "the best of [these]

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could stand alongside those of the legendary Tom Lehrer."

Ross received the 2001 and 2005 RTNDA Edward R. Murrow Award for

Best Commentary. He was unable to accept the 2001 award personally,

however, because the ceremony was scheduled for September 12, 2001.

He was booked on a flight to Nashville on September 11, 2001 but instead

ended up on assignment in New York City covering the terrorist attacks.

Ross has also received a Marconi Award nomination and Clarion and Ga-

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briel Awards. He was voted “Best Talk Show Host” by the Seattle Weekly.

On October 26, 2010 it was announced that Luke Burbank would be join-

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ing Ross as co-host on his KIRO radio show.

Other personal details[edit]

He has served as President of the St. Monica’s school commission, a mem-

ber of the Eastside Board of Catholic Community Services, and was on the

steering committee of the Campaign 5000 African-American community

development bank. As of 2007, he served on the boards of the Seattle

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Transportation Choices Coalition and Economic Opportunity Institute.

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He met his wife Patti at Cornell, and they married in 1973. They have

two daughters, Caitlin and Emilie.