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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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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Aug 8-10
The forecast for the weekend is sunshine & 80 degrees, so Soundside producer Jason Megatron Burrows wants YOU to get outside & DO STUFF!! LINKS: MARINERS -…
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Making political decisions with the help of voter guides, pamphlets and... ChatGPT?
Happy post-election day to all those who celebrate! Maybe you're the type who eagerly awaits each wave of results, or maybe it's something you've already…
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Scientists finally solve the mystery of melting sea stars
For 12 years, researchers in Washington and British Columbia have been tracking down a mystery. Along the Pacific coast, sea stars were dissolving into goo…
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Getting serious with Seattle’s fake news editor, The Needling’s Lex Vaughn
If you’ve spent much time on social media here in Washington, you’ve likely seen a headline like this one: Office Workers Secretly Waiting for…
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Could moving local elections to even years boost voter turnout?
It’s primary election day. If you fail to perform that most sacred civic duty of a free democracy, you won’t be alone. In fact, you’re in the…
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Leaked recording: Ferguson knew about concerns over top aide in 2019
When Governor Bob Ferguson’s chief strategy officer, Mike Webb, left his position in March, Ferguson said in a statement, quote, “I wouldn’t…
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Trump's new tariffs put special emphasis on our neighbors in Canada
Yes, we’re talking about tariffs again. Many of the world’s countries are awaiting the impact of new American tariffs, which are slated to take…
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Soundside "kennects" with Ken Jennings
For over 60 years the quiz game show Jeopardy has been a beloved part of people’s lives. Washington native Ken Jennings says, growing up, the show…
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New report reveals thousands of unfilled federal firefighting jobs
The Western United States is in the midst of fire season. Here in Washington, the Burdoin Fire in the Columbia Gorge has burned more than 10,000 acres. The…
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A lot of people love matcha... And that's causing some problems
It’s not just your imagination: Matcha is actually getting harder to track down these days. The green drink has become a hot commodity in the past few…
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Aug 1st-3rd
Do you hear that sound? It’s a bird, it’s a plane… Wait, yep, that is DEFINITELY a plane, because the Blue Angels are practicing. Which…
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Councilmember Solomon on Renters' Commission kerfuffle, District 2 election
The Seattle City Council confirmed 14 members to the Renters’ Commission on Tuesday, following a controversial delay after Councilmembers Rob Saka and…
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Crystals with a side of conspiracy theory: Washington's role in the spread of new age movements
The NEW AGE movement isn't just about crystals, suburban yoga studios, dubious medical cures and positive affirmations – though there’s plenty of…
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To hear an iconic sound of the Northwest, listen to a driftwood log
What does the Northwest sound like to you? Is it the tide rolling over a rocky beach? The wind across the Palouse? A ferry horn echoing across the Puget Sound?…
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A peek behind the wheel of a Seattle bus with @desinthepark
When you get on the bus, do you think about the driver behind the wheel? If you rode the 8 bus recently, your driver might have been Desiree Andersen…
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"Attack scientific ignorance" - Inslee responds to EPA roll back
A policy change from the Trump Administration could fundamentally change the federal government’s relationship with climate change. The proposal…
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From Frenchies to Foxtails - How to keep your furry friends safe this summer
Summer is a great season for adventures with your favorite pup. The sun is shining. The lakes are glistening. The grass is only partially dead. But &ndash…
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Banding together to Save the (Little Red) Hen
People are clucking about the Little Red Hen. The cherished country music bar in Green Lake could close at the end of July, after nearly 100 years in business…
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President Trump goes after housing first and harm reduction in executive order
The Trump Administration is attempting to revamp homelessness policy in the United States. Late last week, the president signed an executive order that, among…
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Two City Council members missed a vote: a fight over renter representation ensued
Something interesting happened – or rather, didn’t happen – last week at a Seattle City Council committee meeting. There was supposed to be a…
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Orcas are trying to feed humans? Here's what we know.
New research published in the Journal of Comparative Psychology documents multiple cases of wild orcas across different oceans – apparently trying to…
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - July 24th-27th
Soundside Producer Jason Burrows here... Libby Denkmann is ON VACATION, and speaking of enriching one's life and existence by engaging in fulfilling activities…
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What Trump's new crypto bill means for you
Change is coming to our cryptocurrency market. Last Friday, President Trump signed the GENIUS Act, the country’s first major cryptocurrency law. It will…
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Why the Seattle School Board is extending its superintendent search
The Seattle School Board is extending the search for a new superintendent, past the original deadline to hire someone by the fall. That means the district will…
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Why a local union farmworker chose to "voluntarily depart" the United States
Last week, well-known labor organizer Alfredo Juarez Zeferino – nicknamed Lelo – announced he would “voluntarily depart” after being…
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The race for Seattle Mayor: Joe Mallahan
All this week, Soundside is interviewing the most competitive candidates for Seattle Mayor ahead of the August 5th primary election. Today, we hear from Joe…
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New report describes Ukraine's "stolen generation"
The war in Ukraine is causing tremendous and likely lasting psychological damage to generations of its young people. One of those traumas is caused by…
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The race for Seattle Mayor: Bruce Harrell
All this week, Soundside is interviewing the most competitive candidates for Seattle Mayor ahead of the August 5th primary election. Today, we hear from…
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The race for Seattle Mayor: Katie Wilson
All this week, Soundside is interviewing the most competitive candidates for Seattle Mayor ahead of the August 5th primary election. Today, we hear from Katie…
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The race for Seattle Mayor: Ry Armstrong
All this week, Soundside is interviewing the most competitive candidates for Seattle mayor ahead of the August 5th primary election. Today, we hear from Ry…
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WA food banks, hospitals and more bracing for Big Beautiful Bill
Local and national organizations alike are still absorbing the historic implications of the Republican tax and spending law known as the One Big, Beautiful…
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Does Mount Rainier look more bare than usual?
You might have noticed that Mount Rainier’s been looking a little…. Bald lately. People on social media have been posting about how…
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Cartoon Mess Live’s Tom DesLongchamp on channeling a “rogue wave of creativity”
Imagine a cartoon show where the characters talk back to you. That's the premise for "Cartoon Mess Live", a live comedy show by Seattleite Tom DesLongchamp…
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - July 18-20
The weekend is upon us, and Soundside producer Jason Burrows is here with all the events fit to broadcast. LINKS: SPORTS! Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros…
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PBS, KEXP, KUOW: how impending public media cuts could change local stations
We’re closing in on the deadline for President Trump’s rescission package. Senate Republicans have until this Friday to pass the package with a…
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez talks mental acuity in Congress, the BBB, and headlights.
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez represents Washington’s 3rd District, which encompasses Clark, Cowlitz, Lewis, Pacific, Wahkiakum, and Skamania counties and a…
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Why Denny Blaine beachgoers may have to suit up
Yesterday, a King County Judge ordered the city of Seattle to come up with a plan to end “nudity as constituted” at the park. Denny Blaine has been…
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Actor Matthew Law on 'Abbot Elementary', 'Star Wars' and growing up in Seattle
Actor Matthew Law has walked the halls of ABC's Abbott Elementary, piloted a spaceship in an episode of Star Wars: Ahsoka and played "The Cynic" in the "This…
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Public health comics are a “huge hit” for King County
King County’s health department has published innovative and educational comic strips about public health issues for more than 15 years. The county hires…
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Seattle social housing developer could acquire its first building this year
The Seattle City Council recently approved a $2 million dollar loan for the city’s social housing developer. That’s a public development authority…
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No name, lots of game: Women's pro hockey comes to Seattle
Seattle hockey fans rejoice! There is a new professional women’s team to root for, starting this fall. The name of the team? Well … that’s…
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Soundside's Producer Picks: Pacific Drive, Ren Faire, MoPop, and the Weekend Warmup
Soundside is taking a break this week. Don’t worry - we’ll be back with new episodes next week. Until then, we’re bringing you some of our…
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Soundside's Producer Picks: Oakville Blobs, Bee Food, and Foosball
Soundside is taking a break this week. Don’t worry - we’ll be back with new episodes next week. Until then, we’re bringing you some of our…
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Soundside's Producer Picks: Know Your Rights and The History of Seattle Rap
It's summer vacation week on Sounside. But that doesn't mean we're out of your podcast feed. Senior producer Gabrielle Healy shares some of her favorite recent…
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Soundside's producer picks: Seattle's Civic Poet, Deciding to See, and hummingbird bills
Soundside is taking a break this week. Don’t worry - we’ll be back with new episodes next week. Until then, we’re bringing you some of our…
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Hear it again: 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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From security deposits to pet fees, here are your rights as a Seattle renter
From new statewide legislation freezing rent hikes at up to 10 percent for most tenants, to the Seattle City Council banning the use of algorithmic rent…
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - INDEPENDENCE DAY EDITION
Libby may be out today, but … We’ve made it to the end of the work week! And since tomorrow is a holiday, you’re probably trying to figure…
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WA lawmakers weigh in on Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill
The Senate passed the Big Beautiful Bill, sending it back to the House of Representatives for a final vote on Donald Trump’s sweeping spending…
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How the latest SCOTUS ruling on religous rights echoes the Scopes trial
On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that a Maryland couple could pull their child out of classes where the material involved books with LGBTQ themes. The six…
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Trans in 2025: Danni Askini answers our questions on sports bans, medical care and beyond
2025 has been a busy year for Danni Askini. As Executive Director of the Gender Justice League, Askini is involved in multiple lawsuits fighting Trump…
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What we know about Sunday's shooting in Coeur d'Alene
Idaho’s governor has ordered that flags be flown at half-staff following the killing of two firefighters, and wounding of a third, in Coeur d’Alene…
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Should hikers have to pay for their own rescue?
Skamania County Sheriff Summer Scheyer says she has a problem. As more visitors get into the great outdoors in her rural Washington county, more and more…
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AG Nick Brown on birthright citizenship, SCOTUS and Washington state
Civil rights groups are scrambling to get ahead of a looming change to the status of babies born to immigrant parents without permanent legal status. Unless…
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King County official denies accusations of stalking, says he's still running for office
Voters will pick a new King County Executive this November. And the race has taken a dramatic turn as candidate and current King County Assessor John Wilson…
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Why a Washington State town has filed for bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is an unfortunate reality for thousands of Americans every year, but cities declaring bankruptcies are far more rare. Since the 1930s, municipality…
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - PRIDE EDITION
We’ve been celebrating Pride all month with a TON of events across the state, but now, we’ve hit critical mass, because it’s PRIDE WEEKEND!…
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The Republican who brought vote-by-mail to Washington State still believes in it
Washington State started conducting all-mail elections in 2014 and it’s mostly been smooth sailing since then. But a national explosion of vote-by-mail…
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Why this year's Duwamish River Festival is canceled
A festival celebrating the city’s only river won't happen this year. The organization hosting the Duwamish River Festival shut the August celebration…
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WA Supreme Court approves case load limits for public defenders
Over the last three years, the shortage of public defenders in Washington state has built to a crisis. It’s been taking a toll on the lawyers who…