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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.
Episodes
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Here's how Starliner marks a turning point for space exploration, and maybe public perception of Boeing
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft hit a milestone when it docked at the International Space Station on Thursday morning. The journey to get this spacecraft off the…
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With 'heart, sensitivity, and delicacy,' Wing Luke Museum plans to re-open after staff walkout
The Wing Luke Museum in Seattle’s Chinatown International District is working to reopen after roughly two dozen staff walked out in protest. At issue: a new…
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Why clean energy production could end up in your backyard
The Horse Heaven Wind Farm Project near the Tri-Cities could become the largest of its kind in the state. The project, as originally planned, would span over…
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Bears in the bin? Coyotes by the car? What to know when you encounter Washington wildlife
It’s a gift for us in Washington to be surrounded by wildlife. You can catch sight of whales on a ferry commute, coyotes from the back deck, or ospreys diving…
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How President Biden’s Executive Order will affect asylum seekers in WA State
A major change to U.S. immigration policy just dropped: President Biden this morning signed an Executive Order limiting asylum claims from people who cross the…
SoundsideA new chapter comes for Assunta Ng and Northwest Asian Weekly
For 42 years - journalist and newspaper publisher Assunta Ng has been a pillar of Seattle’s Chinatown International District. After emigrating to the United…
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird responds to accusations of "stolen valor"
In April, former Richland School Board Director and military veteran Semi Bird received the GOP's endorsement for governor. He has since faced controversy…
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"Mainstream" Republicans focus on local issues, ignore Trump
The different factions of the Republican Party were clearly on display this past weekend, at the “Cascade Conference” in Yakima. The conference was hosted by a…
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Seattle jobs experts have advice for new grads
Congratulations class of 2024, you've graduated from college. But now what? If you look at statistics, new graduates today have better than average job…
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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell: Next top cop should be "obsessed with safety"
Soundside host Libby Denkmann sits down with Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell to discuss Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz's removal from his job on Wednesday, under…
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The life of racing pioneer Cheryl Glass
Seattle's Cheryl Glass was a sprint car racing sensation. She won the season finale at the Skagit Speedway in 1980, took the Pacific Northwest racing world by…
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Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz is being dismissed
Seattle’s Chief of Police, Adrian Diaz, has been dismissed from his job. Diaz and the department have endured a flurry of allegations and lawsuits from…
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Ransomware attackers target Seattle Public Library
Seattle Public Library’s services remain limited today after a ransomware attack took much of the library’s technology systems offline. In a blog post, the…
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There’s bird flu RNA in grocery store milk. How sequencing it may help fight avian influenza
The H5N1 bird flu continues to spread to U.S. dairy cows – affecting dozens of herds in at least ten states. The dairy industry has been hesitant to test cows…
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Understanding the music of migration in Noé Álvarez’s new memoir, "Accordion Eulogies"
When author Noé Álvarez was growing up in Yakima, WA he remembers hearing accordion music wafting in the orchards where his parents picked fruit, at dance…
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Why hasn't Seattle activated its emergency shelter plan for migrants in Tukwila?
Over the last 18 months, thousands of asylum-seeking migrants have found a temporary home at the Riverton Park United Methodist Church in Tukwila. The church…
SoundsideAlmost all of the 300 mountain goats moved from Olympics to the Cascades have died
Starting in 2018, state and federal officials began moving over 300 mountain goats from the Olympic Peninsula to the North Cascades.It was a joint project with…
SoundsideCould opting for diesel-powered over electric ferries get Washington new boats faster?
Washington state has a plan to replace its aging ferry fleet, but it will be years before commuters notice any changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
SoundsideQuick tips for avoiding the crowds and enjoying the great outdoors in the PNW
Whether you’re getting ready to hit the trails for the first time, or you’re a seasoned outdoors aficionado — Soundside is here to help you get prepped for hot…
Soundside'We built this together.' The 20-year legacy of KUOW's RadioActive
Late last month, KUOW announced the station was ending its RadioActive Youth Media program. For 20 years, RadioActive brought listeners the stories and…
SoundsideBurien considers changes that could end shelter plan
Homelessness policy has become a lightning rod in Burien, as the city’s approach toward people sleeping outside has drawn scrutiny and lawsuits. The latest…
SoundsideHow an ambitious lawsuit reshaped environmental law — without ever going to trial
In 2015 “Our Children’s Trust” took aim at what they thought was a major contributor to ongoing climate problems: that the U.S. government had continued to…
SoundsideCrowdfunding for health care. UW-Bothell prof examines the trend in new book
Author Nora Kenworthy's new book, Crowded Out: The True Costs of Crowdfunding Healthcare, looks at the complex set of experiences of people using platforms…
SoundsideWill Google's new 'AI Overviews' overshadow actual web content?
Soundside host Libby Denkmann hosts a panel discussion about the latest update to the way Google search results are presented, and the potential issues the…
SoundsideWhat comes next for the pro-Palestine protesters at UW?
The University of Washington reached an agreement with the leaders of an encampment of students protesting the war in Gaza. As part of that agreement, students…
SoundsideHe broke his neck diving into a pool. 20 years later, new technology is helping him recover
In a study published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine, researchers at the University of Washington and at universities in Colorado and Georgia have found…
SoundsideWho was the anonymous donor behind the Denny Blaine playground?
Summer is almost here, last weekend, temperatures climbed into the 80s throughout the Puget Sound area. And for many, warm temperatures mean trips to the beach…
SoundsideYakima Canutt: The Washington cowboy who became a stuntman
Soundside host Libby Denkmann sits down with Mossback's Northwest host Knute Berger to talk about the Colfax, WA man who made "Stuntman" a profession - Yakima…
SoundsideWhat's the future of the UW's pro-Palestinian encampment? It depends who you ask
KUOW Director of Community Engagement Zaki Hamid sat down with Soundside to talk about his experience speaking with students, faculty, and counter-protestors…
SoundsideAnother blow to Boeing: Feds say it hasn’t lived up to its deal in the wake of two deadly crashes
Good news is a shrinking rarity for Boeing these days. The latest: The Department of Justice announced Tuesday that Boeing has violated a settlement related to…
SoundsideHow early and often should women get mammograms?
New guidance from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends women should get a mammogram every other year starting at age 40 and continuing until age…
SoundsideJuvenile crime is up in King County. Officials can’t agree about how to handle it
As juvenile crime rates surge in King County, there is little consensus over what is causing the trend or how to respond to it. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
SoundsideWhat's next for the Gates Foundation?
Melinda French Gates says she is leaving the foundation that bears her name. She announced Monday she will depart the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to…
SoundsideWho let the Bobs out? What the Ferguson doppelgangers say about Washington’s top-two primary
Over the weekend news broke that in addition to current Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson, two more people named "Bob Ferguson" would also be…
SoundsideLost Patients live show explores what's next for mental healthcare
In the podcast "Lost Patients," journalists Will James, Sydney Brownstone ,and Esmy Jimenez explored why so many people with severe mental illness in…
SoundsideA night on patrol with Seattle's 'real-life superheroes'
A group of volunteer vigilantes are fighting crime in the dark of the night. Soundside producer Alec Cowan recently joined two heroes on patrol to hear more…
SoundsideTransforming nuclear waste to glass: Hanford cleanup plans take a step forward
After four years of closed door negotiations, the Department of Energy, EPA, and WA Ecology released a revised plan to clean up 56 million gallons of nuclear…
SoundsideElementary school closures could be on the way for SPS families
Like many school districts across the state and country, Seattle Public Schools is staring down a shaky financial future. The district is projecting a $105…
SoundsideSeattle parents call in attorneys over school district's highly capable program changes
In late April, the PTAs at Cascadia and Decatur Elementaries, two highly capable cohort schools, retained a lawyer and sent a letter to the district outlining…
SoundsideLily Gladstone chronicles Blackfeet Nation's reunion with buffalo in new SIFF documentary
She’s an Oscar nominee, a Golden Globe winner, and the pride of Mountlake Terrace High School. And now, Lily Gladstone has an executive producer credit for her…
SoundsideSeattle researchers are hunting for asteroids with the power of THOR
Soundside host Libby Denkmann sits down with Dr. Joachim Moeyens of UW's DiRAC Institute to talk about the algorithm that has helped discover over 27,000 new…
SoundsideA snowball that became an avalanche. Lessons from the financial struggles of the Bellevue Arts Museum
What started as an art fair made it big in 2001, when the Bellevue Arts Museum opened its brand-new building on the corner of 6th Street and Bellevue Way. But…
Soundside'Menopause is not a bad word.' New bill aims to increase awareness, reduce stigma
Proposed federal legislation is bringing attention to an understudied and overlooked part of every woman's life — menopause. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
SoundsideBoeing's Starliner launch delayed by last minute scrub
Soundside host Libby Denkmann speaks with space & science journalist Jonathan O’Callaghan about Boeing's latest scrubbed Starliner mission, and what's next…
SoundsideWhat would the reclassification of cannabis mean for Washington state businesses, researchers?
An historic shift to American drug policy is on the way. The United States Drug Enforcement Administration is poised to reclassify cannabis from a Schedule I…
Soundside'It’s like you have 80 sisters.' Rat City Roller Derby hearkens back to indie Seattle roots
Soundside heads to Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park for the 20th Anniversary of Rat City Roller Derby! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SoundsideGraffiti was carved into their windows. The city wants these Seattle bars to fix it or pay up
The city of Seattle issued warnings to two businesses about some very unique graffiti on their front windows. It's prompted the question: Who's responsible for…
SoundsideAs a teen, they found belonging at this LGBTQ+ youth center. Now, they're paying it forward
Soundside revisits a story produced by RadioActive alum Avery Styer back in 2016. Eight years ago, Avery took us to a space in Capitol Hill that had a special…
SoundsideCan King County actually close its youth jail? It's not so simple, audit finds
In 2020, amid racial justice protests, King County Executive Dow Constantine vowed to close a newly-built youth detention facility in the next five years. A…
SoundsideWhat former Binance CEO's money laundering conviction could mean for crypto crime
This week a Seattle federal court sentenced Changpeng Zhao -- founder and former CEO of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance -- to four months…
SoundsideWashington spends big on early education. So, why is it so hard to get your kid into preschool?
Washington ranked 33rd in preschool access for 4-year-olds. Yet Washington ranks eighth in terms of spending. So, what gives? See omnystudio.com/listener for…
SoundsideHear it again: How Stephanie Land took on hunger and higher education
In this encore broadcast, Soundside guest host Diana Opong revisits a conversation with author Stephanie Land. Land had just published a book about her…
SoundsideLow snowpack plus dry summer means tough choices for Eastern Washington farmers
Soundside host Libby Denkmann sits down with NW News Network correspondent Anna King to talk about the impacts drought has on Farmers out in Eastern WA. See…
SoundsideHow tech titans profit off the anxiety of relentless change
Investigative reporter and economist Loretta Napoleoni tracks the rise of 'tech titans' in her new book, “Technocapitalism: the Rise of the New Robber Barons…
SoundsideHow loopholes in Washington state law can protect abusive school staff
In Washington state, if a teacher or other certified school staff commits serious misconduct, like abuse, districts are required to report that to the state…
Soundside"They've had enough": Current and former SPD officers step forward with harassment complaints
Four female Seattle police officers have told the city that they intend to sue over sexual discrimination, harassment, and a hostile work environment. See…
SoundsideWould a transfer portal alter the spirit of high school sports?
The WIAA, which governs high schools sports in Washington, briefly flirted with loosening transfer rules for student athletes this year. The potential changes…
SoundsideAmazon's rise to the top explained in 'The Everything War'
As Amazon faces a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, a new book is out with a fresh look at how it went from a Bellevue garage to a sprawling empire of online…
SoundsideTikTok creators in Western Washington consider the potential impact of a national ban
A new law that could outlaw TikTok in the U.S. in 2025 has content creators in Western Washington worried about the future of their business model. See…
SoundsideFilms directed by women are the rule, not the exception, at CASCADIA film fest in Bellingham
A film fest this weekend in Bellingham is dedicated to highlighting distinct and diverse works from women filmmakers from around the world. It’s called The…