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22:38

Is it worth it to host the World Cup? It depends.

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2026/04/23

In less than two months, Seattle will begin hosting matches for the 2026 World Cup. And, like in the 10 other U.S. host cities, there is a lot of excitement here about this mega international sporting event coming to town. ... But there's likely some trepidation, too, as people think ahead to the congested streets, possible transit hangups and big crowds. Seattleites could be tempted to ask, how did we get roped into this and will it be worth it? We called up a sports economist for answers. Guest:

6:50

Soundside's Weekend Warmup - Indie Bookstore Day, The...

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2026/04/23

Hey, it's your weekly roundup of everything worth going out & doing this weekend! HOST: Soundside producer Jason Megatron Burrows LINKS: Seattle/King County Clinic at Seattle Center Washington State Apple Blossom Festival Melissa Auf der Maur: Even the Good Girls Will Cry, A '90s Rock Memoir Professional Bull Riding - Tacoma Dome The Pancakes & Booze Art Show Carnival of Cocktails — Seattle Cocktail Week 2026 Seattle Independent Bookstore Day The Tacoma Flea Seattle Seawolves Rugby

28:12

The PNW-India relationship, from Cosmic Crisp apples...

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2026/04/22

If you’ve walked through Westlake Park recently, perhaps you’ve noticed the new statue of Swami Vivekananda, a philosopher and Hindu monk. Vivekananda is credited with introducing yoga and the Vedanta philosophy to a global audience. That statue is a gift to the city from the government of India. People from India represent more than 10 percent of Washington’s foreign-born residents. As of 2024, nearly 95,000 King County residents were born there. The statue is part of a broader

19:59

Front Page: UW investigated, data center drama, and...

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2026/04/22

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 to talk about the latest news with a rotation of plugged-in journalists and guests, taking a look at the headlines from the weekend and the stories that we'll be following as the week moves forward. Guest:Greg Kim, reporter for the Climate Lab at The Seattle Times who writes about the intersection of climate, energy and business. Related links:

13:49

American healthcare workers consider careers north of...

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2026/04/21

Canada needs healthcare workers, but there just aren't enough of them in the country. So they've amped up their efforts to recruit medical professionals from other countries, especially the United States. And Canada is seeing quite a bit of success. Last year, the British Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons reported licensing three times the number of American physicians than they had the year before. One person trying to recruit Americans to work in Canada is Tod Maffin. Tod is a former

20:14

One Medical, a new lawsuit and Amazon's ambitions for...

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2026/04/21

A California doctor is suing primary care provider One Medical, claiming she was fired in part for retaliation for raising concerns about patient care. Amazon owns One Medical, it bought the company in 2023. The service offers tele-health and in-person locations and Amazon Prime members are able to access a One Medical membership at a discount. The company’s goal is to use technology to make primary care as convenient as home delivery. Our guest writes that this recent lawsuit, however,

16:36

A split view on surveillance in Seattle's South End

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2026/04/21

The January shooting of two teenage boys in Seattle's Rainier Beach neighborhood devastated its residents. The incident also amplified a split between people who believe surveillance cameras could help keep residents safe, and those who remain concerned about how data from the cameras gets used. Guest Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, freelance reporter for the South Seattle Emerald Related links South Seattle Emerald: What Safety Looks Like in South Seattle Depends on Who You Ask Thank you to the

28:20

Front Page: Data centers, Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe,...

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2026/04/20

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 to talk about the latest news with a rotation of plugged-in journalists and guests, taking a look at the headlines from the weekend and the stories that we'll be following as the week moves forward. Guest:Angela Poe Russell, a veteran journalist and the playwright behind "Aviatrix." Related links: Five large data centers eyed for Seattle | The

21:45

New documentary '#SKYKING' revisits the 2018 SeaTac...

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2026/04/20

In August 2018, Richard "Beebo" Russell stole a Horizon Air Bombardier Q400 aircraft from SeaTac International Airport. A new documentary tells his story through the eyes of his friends and family, who opened up for the first time since their 2018 statement. Guest Patricia E. Gillespie, documentary filmmaker and director of #SKYKING Related links The Seattle Times:‘#SkyKing’ director talks Hulu documentary about Richard ‘Beebo’ Russell Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you

25:56

The host of 'Adults in the Room' on the impact of the...

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2026/04/16

KUOW journalist Isolde Raftery has taken us back in time, to Seattle’s Garfield High School 26 years ago. In her podcast, "Adults in the Room", she tells listeners about a rumor about a teacher named Tom Hudson. The rumor was that Hudson was sexually abusing a student. Mr. Hudson was a popular teacher at Garfield. He taught biology and led a student outdoors program. At the time, Isolde and her best friend Ella Hushagen reported the rumor of alleged abuse for the Garfield student newspaper

5:31

Soundside's Weekend Warmup - Mariners, Indoor Plants,...

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2026/04/16

Hey, it's your weekly roundup of everything worth going out & doing this weekend! HOST: Soundside producer Jason Megatron Burrows LINKS: Mariners vs Texas Rangers Seattle Torrent vs Vancouver Goldeneyes Seattle Sounders vs St Louis City SC Indoor Plant Festival Oddmall Emporium of the Weird: SPRUNG Tilted Thunder Roller Derby POP Cats Seattle 2026: Pacific Northwest’s Ultimate Cat Convention International Children's Friendship Festival Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival

9:08

'The Orca Show' brings killer whales, killer cabaret...

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2026/04/16

Looking for something to do this weekend? How about… a perimenopausal comedy cabaret featuring killer whales? Intiman Theatre is running a production called "The Orca Show." It’s a play that explores the lead character’s experience with perimenopause. Along the way she bonds with someone who can truly understand what she’s going through: An orca whale. The writer and performer behind "The Orca Show" stopped by to share how she came up with the concept for her play, which is

17:47

Front Page: The Mayors Wilson, Trump endorses in WA...

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2026/04/15

Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what those stories say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page. It’s our chance to talk about the latest news with a rotation of plugged-in journalists and guests, taking a look at the headlines from the weekend and the stories that we'll be following as the week moves forward. Guest Melanie Henshaw, Indigenous affairs reporter at InvestigateWest,Mvskoke (Creek) Nation citizen Related links Portland Mayor Keith

22:39

‘Go Gentle’ blends screwball comedy, romance, and...

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2026/04/15

A stoic philosopher assembles a coven of middle aged single women in her Manhattan apartment building, she is working for an uber-wealthy family and feeling “wide and well," when she is suddenly drawn into a mysterious romance that takes her into the world of possible art thieves, weapons dealers and double agents, one of whom she happens to be falling for. This all goes down while she desperately tries to reconcile her beloved Epictetus and Seneca with her increasingly emotional choices

31:08

What "Making It" in the PNW indie music scene looked...

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2026/04/14

Artist Bootsy Holler joined Seattle's punk and grunge scene while it was taking off. Then, she documented the genesis of the “post-grunge” independent music boom of the early 2000s. She photographed many of the bands that would go on to define the “indie” scene: like Death Cab for Cutie, Fleet Foxes, Gossip, Modest Mouse, Interpol and more. Whether the bands are onstage or in a portrait, her photos are full of movement, life and quirk. When you see them, you feel like you can

18:42

Stop motion film 'Tulip' reimagines Thumbelina in our...

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2026/04/14

The animated short film ‘Tulip’ opens as many stories do - with "once upon a time." The tale might sound familiar. It begins with a woman finding a tiny baby girl, curled up at the center of a blooming flower. Soon, Tulip climbs out her window and sets off on an adventure in her own backyard – meeting the many creatures that call it home as she tries to find her way back to her own. The film is a take on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale Thumbelina. Each scene is awash in

18:32

Rep. Pramila Jayapal on Iran, DHS funding, and U.S....

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2026/04/13

Federal lawmakers are returning from their Spring Break tomorrow, when the House goes back in session. And, what a two week recess it has been. The President threatened Iran with destruction of its “whole civilization,” and then agreed to a cease fire. That cease fire is now in doubt after peace talks failed in Islamabad over the weekend and the U.S. military began a blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, congress is still battling over whether to fund the

16:34

The legal argument fueling one challenge to the...

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2026/04/13

Opponents of Washington’s new income tax on high earners are looking to fight the law on a couple of fronts: on the ballot, and in court. And last week, Citizens Action Defense Fund, a conservative nonprofit, filed a legal challenge to the tax in Klickitat County Superior Court, claiming the tax violates the state’s constitution. We talk to one of the attorneys representing the plaintiffs in that suit against the so-called “millionaires tax.” Guest Rob McKenna, former

16:39

Front Page: Shelter Housing, World Cup, and Ichiro's...

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2026/04/13

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 to talk about the latest news with a rotation of plugged-in journalists and guests, taking a look at the headlines from the weekend and the stories that we'll be following as the week moves forward. GUEST: David Kroman LINKS: Seattle’s economic outlook is in choppy waters, but officials hopeful City Inside/Out: Inside Mayor Katie B

21:28

How the United States' travel bans, visa restrictions...

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2026/04/10

We’re just a few months away from the World Cup’s kick off. The United States is one of the host countries, along with Mexico and Canada. Host cities like Seattle are getting ready to welcome players, coaches, officials, families and fans from all around the world….. At least, the ones who are still comfortable traveling to the United States, which has taken a number of steps many see as unwelcoming to outside visitors. Travel bans, visa restrictions and expanded immigration

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