The John Carlson Show
3-6pm weekdays on FREEDOM 570 KVI

From 3pm to 6pm each weekday, John Carlson hosts “The John Carlson Show” on FREEDOM 570 KVI. He also  co-hosts “The Commentators” on KOMO Newsradio with Ken Schram from Noon– 2pm, and does commentary on KOMO Newsradio four times daily. He has been a fixture on Seattle radio since the early 90's.

Before radio, he was a television commentator on KIRO-TV (CBS) for seven years, for KCTS-TV (PBS) and has written a newspaper column for 18 years.

In politics, John has led three successful statewide initiatives, including America's first "Three Strikes, You’re Out" ballot measure in the early 90's. Violent crime tumbled by nearly 30% in the decade after its passage. He is listed as one of the University of Washington's 100 most influential alumni of the 20th century.

In the 80's and 90's, John founded and led a successful think tank, The Washington Policy Center, which has received praise from several Presidents and Governors in both political parties for the quality and influence of its work.

John and his wife Lisa have two sons, live in Bellevue and are active in several civic and charitable causes. He enjoys movies, hiking and mountain climbing, and rides Harley Davidsons.