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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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The big risk to the global economy hidden in the supply chain of semiconductors
Much of your technology - your phone, your kid’s ipad, your electric car… wouldn’t function without computer chips. They’re basically…
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It wasn't just Bill Gates. Epstein had ties to several Microsoft executives.
Bill Gates has been under scrutiny since the Justice Department released files that put his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein on display. ….. But these…
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The antifa spy inside a Washington white nationalist group
There are many people who would describe themselves as resisting fascism. But, for a small group, “antifa” is more than just a label. In his new…
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Seattle area Iranians process the start of war at vigil for massacred protesters
Local Iranian community members gathered at a vigil Sunday afternoon at Seattle City Hall to share art, music, dance and healing conversation. The stated…
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Sound Transit CEO on the Crosslake Connection, the FIFA World Cup, and more
The Sound Transit system is updating, maybe you've heard. After three new light rail stations opened up south of Seattle in December, the light rail is set to…
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" for 2/27-3/1
It’s the FINAL Thursday of February, and MARCH starts this weekend. Two of our Soundside producers are celebrating their birthdays this weekend, (Happy…
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Ask a Doctor: Why go to the doc when you could use a chatbot?
These days people are using AI chatbots for everything. These chatbots have a wealth of information at their metaphorical fingertips. But the accuracy of the…
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Front Page: the drama behind Seattle's next City Light CEO, why Washington is moving away from right on red, and more
Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page. It’s our chance…
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A KUOW journalist returns to the story that rocked Garfield High School when she was a student
In 1999, student journalists at Garfield High School heard a rumor. It was about a beloved teacher named Tom Hudson. He taught biology. He ran a popular…
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A view from Mexico's capital, and the politics behind the country's battle with drug cartels
Stability appears to have returned in Mexico after days of violence. On Sunday a Mexican military raid killed cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, more…
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Front Page: TSA pre-check, a potential Millionaire's Tax, and the latest with the SAVE act
Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page. It’s our chance…
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At Washington State Penitentiary, incarcerated journalists find connection through a news magazine
Every month at the Washington State Penitentiary, a group of incarcerated journalists meets up to pick a theme for their news magazine. The paper is called Top…
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New play looks at Bruce Lee's formative years in Seattle
Bruce Lee wasn’t born an icon. First, he was a baby, born in San Francisco and then a kid in Hong Kong who followed his father into acting. And it…
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King County Prosecutors Office prepares for a potential immigration enforcement surge
Many federal immigration officers are reportedly in the process of packing up and leaving the Twin Cities. Border Czar Tom Homan said Sunday that Operation…
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Feb 19-22
Thursdays... What a concept! Let’s get out of the house this weekend & do some fun stuff! “What fun stuff?” you may ask… and with that…
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What the Forest Service knew about PFAS in some gear for wildland firefighters
Fighting wildland fires is dangerous enough. The smoke exposure, changing conditions and mental health risks can be daunting, for even experienced…
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Ask a Doctor: All things colon cancer
Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths for Americans under the age of 50, according to a paper published last month in JAMA. This research…
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Front Page: Seahawks for sale, Seattle's mayor on the state of the city, and future state taxes
Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page. It’s our chance…
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The federal government is rolling back greenhouse gas regulations. What's it mean, and what's Washington doing?
Last week, President Trump announced he was overturning the Environmental Protection Agency’s "endangerment finding.” That finding is a scientific…
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What's going on with the Boeing IMAX Theater?
Another one of Seattle’s iconic movie theaters has been sold. This time, the Boeing IMAX theater. The theater’s six story tall and 80 foot wide…
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You deserve better sex. This UW professor has some suggestions.
Happy almost-Valentine’s day to all who celebrate. It’s a time for love, of course. For fancy dinners. Cute notes. And hopefully, for some, a time…
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Feb 12-16
What a WEEK! Are your voices recovering from the Seahawks parade? Or from yelling at the Olympics on t-v like me? Let’s get out there and do something…
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How much should we entrust our dating to AI?
When you use dating apps, there’s a lot of pressure to make an impression in the mere moments you have before someone decides whether you’re worth…
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Happy Seahawks Victory Parade Day!
SEA...HAWKS! Need we say more? Surely by now, you know that your Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl this year. KUOW's Noel Gasca was on the scene of the…
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Front Page: Valentine's edition with Dan Savage
Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page. It’s our chance…
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Reflecting on the legacy of Eddie Bauer
The retail operator for Eddie Bauer’s North American stores has filed for bankruptcy. Depending on how things turn out, the outdoor gear brand could see…
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Nike's under investigation for allegedly discriminating against white people
Like many private companies, Nike has implemented diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in its workplace. The Trump Administration has long been a vocal…
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Evictions cases continue to rise in King County, even as rents stay relatively flat
Eviction cases hit an all time high in King County last year. It’s the latest data point in an ongoing trend. Since the Covid era eviction moratorium…
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How sports betting has changed the game for fans and athletes
If you’re a Seahawks fan, Sunday’s big game was glorious domination. For the rest of the hundred-and-thirty-million plus viewers the defensive…
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Audio Postcard: The Seattle Seahawks win another Super Bowl
It’s a whirlwind of emotions this today for Seahawks players and fans. Seattle wasn’t supposed to dominate its division, or field another historic…
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Front Page: Seahawks are Super Bowl champs, Bad Bunny riled the right, what all those AI ads were about
At the start of every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page…
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Seattle, you're about to get a Thai coffee shop
This weekend, Seattleites will be able to buy drinks from the city’s first Thai coffee shop: Nudibranch Coffee, which is set to open its doors Feb. 7 on…
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Feb 5-8
Every Thursday, Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows brings you the highlights for how to spend your weekend... And there are a couple of big events…
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To bus or not to bus? That's the 'Revive I-5' question
From now through 2027, various lanes over the Ship Canal Bridge in Seattle will close, making an already-challenging traffic situation worse. WSDOT has…
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Front Page: an on the ground look at Minnesota, and Bill Gates in the Epstein files
Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page. It’s our chance…
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Should WA restrict access to porn sites based on age?
Should you have to show your ID to watch porn online? A proposal introduced in the State Legislature this month would require it. If it passes, Washington will…
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An investigation into the use of spit hoods in medical settings
In a medical setting, if staffers think a patient is violent or threatening, they may restrain them to a hospital bed. Or inject them with a sedative. In some…
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What are your rights if Border Patrol wants to search your phone?
You’ve heard a lot over the past few weeks about federal agents and how they’re policing the public in Minneapolis. But let’s talk about how…
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Seattle's new Superintendent on recent shooting, school funding, and more
Seattle Public Schools has a new Superintendent. Ben Shuldiner was the only finalist for the position, and the Seattle School Board unanimously approved his…
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Front Page: Rainier Beach teens fatally shot, ICE protests in Seattle; Antonio Mays Jr settlement, Zach Top wins a Grammy
At the start of every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page…
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'The Chronology of Water' is a new film based on this Oregon author's memoir
“The Chronology of Water” is a new movie that dives into the story of a woman’s life, told through scattered memories. It’s the first…
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It's not just the Ship Canal: Another part of I-5 needs a major makeover
The last few weeks, Seattle commuters have been weathering I-5 maintenance on the Ship Canal Bridge. The traffic is bad, the timeline is long … yeah…
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Soundside's Weekend Warmup - Jan 29-Feb 1
We’re a week away from the start of the OLYMPICS! It’s the final week of January, and I’m amazed that it feels simultaneously like New…
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Seattle's City Attorney on ICE, drug prosecutions, and working through a case backlog
Seattle’s new city attorney, Erika Evans has been on the job for a little over 3 weeks – one of several newly elected officials moving the city in…
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"This is all designed to supress our rights," Rep. Jayapal reflects on immigration operation in Minnesota
The Trump Administration might be dialing down some of its most confrontational immigration enforcement operations focused on the Twin Cities. Alex Pretti, a…
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Can local police arrest ICE if they violate someone’s civil rights?
Minnesota courts are reportedly overwhelmed by the number of civil rights lawsuits being filed by immigrants and observers interacting with ICE and CBP during…
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Ask a Doctor: To breastfeed or not to breastfeed?
The federal government wants parents to breastfeed more. In a press conference last month, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. argued that infant…
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Front Page: Washington's leaders lay out plan for ICE response, Seahawks head to the Super Bowl
At the start of every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page…
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Jan 23-25
You know what they say... where there's a weekend, there's a warmup. And here with all the random stuff you can do this weekend is Soundside Producer Jason…
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This exhibit challenges how museums portray Native Americans
When you visit the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma, you’ll see a red circular structure with a four-letter phrase written across the top…
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Ira Glass reflects on fame, podcasting, and the future of public radio
For over 30 years (since 1995) Ira Glass has been one of, if not THE voice of public radio. His show, This American Life, has won Peabody awards, the first…
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Is Seattle ready to pay up for a Seattle Center glow up?
There’s not a lot of places like Seattle Center... Where else can you take in the opera, a professional hockey game, and an iconic tourist attraction…
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Front Page: SPD’s ICE policy, Wilson wants to fix the l8 bus, Seahawks demolish 49ers
At the start of every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page…
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Did you feel that? The science behind the Seahawks' "Shaheed Quake"
Seismic activity at sporting events is nothing new to Seattle fans. Many of us remember Marshawn Lynch’s 2011 BEAST-QUAKE. Seahawks fans revel in Lumen…
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Washington made it harder for CPS to separate families. Critics say kids are less safe
In recent years, Washington state has made two major policy changes to keep more birth families together. Since then, fewer kids in Washington have been taken…
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McClatchy News is experimenting with AI. Union reporters have questions
How comfortable are you with AI in your news? The Tacoma News Tribune, Tri-City Herald, Bellingham Herald, the Olympian. For over a century all of these local…
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Jan 16-19
Another week down, only... 50 left to go in 2026. If you need a bit of distraction from your doom scrolling, we’ve got just the thing… Soundside…
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WA companies pay to emit greenhouse gases, where should that money go?
The state’s general fund budget is in trouble, as is its transportation budget. Inflation, higher than expected costs, lower than anticipated revenues…
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"We're in a very dangerous moment": Pramila Jayapal talks ICE, Minnesota shooting
Tensions across the country remain high one week after an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. The shooting has sparked nationwide…
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A WA trans high school track champion and the reporter who followed her
This week, the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments in two cases challenging state bans on trans athletes competing in girls' and women's sports…