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Soundside
Soundside leads the Puget Sound conversation with smart questions, lively debates, and direct access to the region's most influential voices. Timely, insightful, and unmistakably local, it's where the Pacific Northwest comes to dig into the news.
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"We need a new plan" - Congressman Adam Smith on war with Iran
A ceasefire between Israel and Iran appears to be holding at this hour. President Trump spoke briefly to reporters this morning on the White House lawn. He…
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WA encouraged lower income people to buy electric vehicles, results were mixed
Washington state is taking quick action to meet its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As part of it, last year the state spent $45 million dollars to…
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Serial killers: Why has the Pacific Northwest had so many?
A new book examines the theory that lead and arsenic poisoning may have affected the brain development of serial killers like Ted Bundy and Gary Ridgway…
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Touring the history of Black music at MoPop's "Never Turn Back: Echoes of African American Music"
Upstairs at Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture, MoPop, right now you can take a trip through the musical genres and artists that trace the arc of Black…
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - June 18th-22nd
We are officially in the summer busy season. Solstice, pride, Juneteenth — if you’re looking for something to do this week, have no fear…
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A Seattle teen's 1936 horror film was lost for 89 years... now you can watch it
Boys and ghouls, allow me to tell you about the mad doctor who injects himself with an experimental serum, turning the scientist into a hideous monster that…
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Iranian Americans wonder “what is the end game” for war in Iran
Israel and Iran continue to trade missile and drone attacks as the war stretches into its fifth day. This conflict started last week with Israeli airstrikes…
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Finding a 'Storybook Ending' with Moira Macdonald, Seattle Times arts critic
Have you ever walked into a bookstore, lonely and single, and hoped you’d meet the love of your life? We know there are at least a few of you out there…
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The split screen of protests across Washington
Millions of Americans across the country gathered over the weekend in support of “No Kings Day”, a nationwide protest against the Trump…
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Washington State, SNAP benefits and the 'Big, Beautiful Bill'
Lawmakers in D.C. are still working on President Trump's big beautiful bill. That's the budget reconciliation measure focused on extending his first term tax…
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - June 13th-15th
Well, I don't know about YOU, but President Trump has big weekend plans: On Saturday, he's going to be enjoying a military parade in honor of the 250th…
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MLS players say they're shut out of FIFA's big-money Club World Cup
This weekend, the FIFA Club World Cup descends on Seattle.This isn’t the big tournament that pits national teams against each other that’s coming…
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Hear Ye, Hear Ye, there's trouble brewing at the Renaissance Faire!
The Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire is the largest ren faire in the state. It will bring out fairies, pirates, knights in shining armor, and more for…
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A Seattle family tried self-deporting to Canada -- they ended up in a windowless cell for 24 days
The Trump Administration’s efforts to deport more unauthorized immigrants have led to protests in major cities across the United States. Evidence of…
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How Trump's fight with CA over climate policy impacts WA
For a long time, if you wanted to know what the future looked like for Washington’s climate policies, you just had to look at California. The Golden…
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Outgoing UW president has strong words for Trump Administration and student protesters
When the University of Washington began searching for a new president back in 2015, they did what you might expect: They started a nationwide hunt, looking for…
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How Seattle is preparing for summer events and protests
Seattle is gearing up to host some big events this summer – from music festivals to early World Cup matches. The Sounders will host their first FIFA Club…
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Trump accelerates feud with California by sending troops to L.A.
ICE enforcement raids led to violent clashes between protestors and law enforcement in Los Angeles this weekend. President Trump mobilized the National Guard…
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Attorney General Nick Brown on Trump and the National Guard
President Trump deployed 2,000 California National Guard troops in Los Angeles this weekend. Protests had broken out in response to aggressive local…
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - June 6th-9th
If you’re not up for driving all the way to Astoria Oregon for the Goonies, and would rather stick closer to home this weekend, never fear - we’ve…
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How a Spokane woman became a hall of fame foosball player
Let’s talk foosball. You know, the table top game with the little soccer guys. Maybe you’re a hot shot at your local bar. You have a few tricks up…
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An ex-Republican has rejoined the party to fight for the future of the GOP
Chris Vance was a Republican for 37 years. During that time he served as the chair for the Washington State Republican Party, a Metropolitan King County…
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Why a Vietnamese man was deported to South Sudan
Last month Pierce County resident Tuan Thanh Phan was deported. That wasn’t unexpected for Tuan or his family - he was planning on starting a new life in…
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Those little red hummingbird feeders are driving the bird's evolution
In D.C. the president’s Big Beautiful Bill is facing a contentious fight in the Senate. Governor Ferguson recently signed over 400 bills into law. But…
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Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore resigns
Cathy Moore is stepping down from the Seattle City Council. She announced the decision yesterday afternoon, citing health and personal reasons. Moore has been…
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How the black market is cashing in on the state's inability to track weed "from seed to sale."
When Washington state legalized marijuana back in 2012, one of the big goals was to displace the black market, bring weed out of the shadows, and take the…
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Memory loss is lonely; this improv class helps change that.
Fifteen years ago, actor Pam Nolte received a phone call from a friend who worked at the Greenwood Senior Center in Seattle. Her friend asked if she’d be…
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The new food that has beekeepers "buzzing"
When you buy a fruit, a vegetable, a carton of almond milk - you might assume it’s an animal free product. But all of those foods, and many more, rely on…
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You may buy Nintendo's Switch 2, but you won’t own the games
GAMERS REJOICE - The day that Mario, Pokémon, & Zelda fans have been looking forward to is right around the corner: The Switch 2 from Nintendo is out on…
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A Seattle woman dies during a heatwave and a new lawsuit blames oil companies
The day 65-year-old Julie Leon died was the hottest day ever recorded in Washington State history. Her death was officially ruled as hyperthermia, or…
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New songs for you summer music playlist
It isn't officially summer, but it sure does feel like it in the Pacific Northwest. The sun is out and maybe you're planning on laying out by the water this…
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After years of turbulence, is Boeing ready for takeoff?
You know who we haven't discussed on this show in a while? The Boeing company. They're the 2nd biggest private employer in this state. It’s good we…
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - May 29th-June 1st
It has been a short week for most of us, thanks to Memorial Day. Here we already approaching another weekend, nd with ALMOST everything you need to know to…
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A UW COVID expert on the latest federal vaccine recommendations
The Trump Administration’s health policies are upending years of advice about COVID vaccines. Since they’ve been available, experts have…
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Clock is ticking for scientists to make the case against funding cuts
Federal funding for research from the National Science Foundation is being awarded at the slowest rate in 35 years, according to an investigation from the New…
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - May 23-26
Jason Megatron Burrows is out this week, so Shane NoCoolNickname Mehling rattles through some of the best things to do this Memorial weekend. Northwest Folk…
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Deciding to See: The View from Nathan's Bus
When you ride a Metro bus that Nathan Vass is driving, you might notice a few things. It starts with when you get on the bus: he makes a point of saying hello…
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A new book argues that foster care pushes kids towards prison and homelessness
The United States spends 30 billion dollars on foster care each year. Yet, according to author Claudia Rowe, the results have too often been damaging for the…
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A Seattle immigration attorney on ICE and your rights
Recent ICE enforcement activity has made headlines across the region. This week, federal immigration agents arrested 17 people at a manufacturer in Kent. And…
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Governor Ferguson leaves most tax increases in place as he signs the budget into law
Governor Ferguson was kind of a wild card as legislators worked on shoring up a $16 billion budget gap this year. The Democratic governor had been unusually…
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Why a gun that's been banned from WA's police academy is still being used by officers
Several law enforcement agencies across the country have decided to replace a popular model of pistol due to concerns about misfires – the guns have been…
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After deadly climbing accident in North Cascades, here's what one local climbing expert thinks
In one of the most deadly local climbing accidents in recent memory, four men fell roughly 400 feet while climbing in the Northern Cascades on May 10th. One…
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Negotiations stall on Columbia River Treaty
Signs of the frosty relationship between the United States and Canada are everywhere: from additional checkpoints at border crossings, to fewer Blue Jays fans…
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Is Seattle's port empty?
If you’ve logged into TikTok or Instagram in recent weeks, you may have heard that the port is empty. Social media videos have been popping up claiming…
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Amid federal cuts, here's why UW's lab animals could be euthanized
The Trump administration's federal cuts have put billions of dollars for scientific research and thousands of research jobs at risk. They could also be…
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - May 15-18
If you're looking for exciting things to do this weekend, Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows is here with MOST of the stuff you can get up to. Okay…
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Filmmaker Joey Clift talks about the inspiration behind the animated short POW!
It’s a story we can all relate to… Three generations in a car, headed to a family event. The parents are excited; their kid is not. And Grandma?…
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WA lags behind other states in green energy growth
Over the last 10 years Washington has passed a bevy of climate laws aimed at reducing the state’s carbon emissions. That includes a carbon auction, a ban…
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What we know about the science of consciousness
New research has brought us a little closer to answering a key question about consciousness: How does the brain create the experience of self-awareness? The…
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The end of Bartell Drugs and the rise of pharmacy deserts
Founded in 1890 in the Central District, Bartell Drugs may be entering its final days. Its parent company, the national pharmacy chain Rite Aid, exited Chapter…
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What will it take to curb overcrowding at WA's youth prisons?
Washington’s youth prisons are facing a crisis of overcrowding. The state’s two medium and maximum security youth prisons – Green Hill School…
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Should Catholic priests in Washington State be forced to break the confessional seal?
On May 2nd, Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law a new requirement that clergy of all faiths become mandatory reporters of child abuse. It’s a move…
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Amid concerns about the ‘manosphere’, here’s what three experts think about raising boys in 2025
Are men okay? It’s a question sometimes asked in jest, but recent data has caused some experts to worry about American men and boys. Men are going to and…
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Remembering Kevin Diers
Kevin Diers was an announcer and engineer here at KUOW. You could hear his work all over the station, behind shows like Morning Edition and All Things…
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Why Seattle's City Council is considering changing their ethics code
Should Seattle city council members have to recuse themselves if a policy proposal would directly help or harm their self interests? That’s been the…
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Soundside's Weekend Warmup - Mother's Day! May 8th-11th
Thanks for checking out the Weekend Warmup - We have a LOT going on this weekend. First of all, Sunday is Mother's Day. Second of all, the Mariners are…
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Can you solve the mystery of the Oakville blobs?
More than three decades ago, tiny blobs of gelatinous goo of unknown origin rained down on the small Grays Harbor community and captured national headlines…
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Hear it Again: Pulitzer Prize winning author Tessa Hulls on her graphic novel 'Feeding Ghosts'
Yesterday, Seattle-based author Tessa Hulls won a Pulitzer Prize for her graphic novel "Feeding Ghosts." Hulls' first published book starts with her Chinese…
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Federal funding uncertainty? Budget gap? New KC Exec has a plan for that.
King County has its first new Executive in 15 years. Dow Constantine, who held the position since 2009, was chosen as the CEO of Sound Transit earlier this…
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The Trump Administration vs. Head Start
In the face of staff cuts, funding freezes, and threats to zero out its budget – Head Start has survived… for now. This program serves almost…