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25:27

Front Page: Seahawks are Super Bowl champs, Bad Bunny...

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2026/02/09

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. 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: KUOW Politics Editor Cat Smith Related Links: Super Bowl 2026: Dominant Seahawks show they’re here to stay Review:

12:35

Seattle, you're about to get a Thai coffee shop

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2026/02/06

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 Capitol Hill. The shop will serve drinks that reflect Thailand’s popular flavors and hot climate. Nudibranch also plans to host low-cost community events at the shop, like guest chef nights and gallery walks. This cafe-slash-community-space is just a few days away from opening its doors... But we were able to steal some time from the busy

5:38

Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Feb 5-8

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2026/02/05

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 happening THIS WEEKEND, right? Maybe something sports related? LINKS: Olympic Opening Ceremony Olympic Women's Hockey @ Rough & Tumble Ballard Ear Hustle | Town Hall Seattle Eagle Festival | Arlington, WA Enumclaw Wine & Chocolate Festival Chocolate “Escape Room” challenge Washington State Gaming Expo / Anime Washington The

25:22

To bus or not to bus? That's the 'Revive I-5' question

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2026/02/05

From now through 2027, various lanes over the Ship Canal Bridge in Seattle will close, making an already-challenging traffic situation worse. WSDOT has encouraged travelers to Seattle, especially commuters, to consider using the bus instead of clogging the freeway with more cars.But that might be a hard sell. Perennial concerns about safety, reliability, and access have plagued King County Metro, and other transit options.And elsewhere in the city, Mayor Katie Wilson has called for a dedicated lane

26:06

Front Page: an on the ground look at Minnesota, and...

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2026/02/04

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:Axios Twin Cities newsletter co-author Kyle Stokes Related stories: Trump administration pulling 700 immigration agents from Minnesota -

20:18

An investigation into the use of spit hoods in...

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2026/02/03

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 cases, they might also use a spit hood. This is a mesh or cloth covering that goes over a patient’s head. It was patented for law enforcement to use during arrests. Critics of these devices consider them dehumanizing…. And in some cases, dangerous. In the past decade, at least five people in the United States died in medical care

12:49

What are your rights if Border Patrol wants to search...

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2026/02/03

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 people in Washington are currently most likely to interact with Customs and Border Protection: At the border. At those crossings, there is the potential, for your phone, or other devices, to be searched. Last fiscal year, Customs and Border Protection reported a 16 percent increase in searches of digital devices compared with 2024. Maybe

30:49

Seattle's new Superintendent on recent shooting,...

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2026/02/02

Seattle Public Schools has a new Superintendent. Ben Shuldiner was the only finalist for the position, and the Seattle School Board unanimously approved his contract back in November. On Sunday he stepped into the role early after two teenagers, who are believed to be SPS students, were shot and killed at a bus stop in Rainier Valley. The shooting happened near both South Shore PK-8, and Rainier Beach High School. Soundside sat down with Shuldiner to get his response to the shooting, and to preview

20:51

Front Page: Rainier Beach teens fatally shot, ICE...

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2026/02/02

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. 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: KUOW Reporter, Producer, and Documentary Podcast Creator Will James Related stories: 2 teen boys killed at bus stop on

22:21

'The Chronology of Water' is a new film based on this...

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2026/01/30

“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 feature film directed by Kristen Stewart. And it tackles heavy themes that the protagonist experiences firsthand, like sexual abuse and drug addiction. But it also explores the beauty in that life, like the escape she finds in competitive swimming, which lands her a college scholarship… And later, a passion for storytelling that she

16:41

It's not just the Ship Canal: Another part of I-5...

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2026/01/29

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, it’s not fun. Maybe this will help ease the frustration while you wait in traffic. It could be worse: we could need a whole new bridge. That’s the situation for the I-5 span over the Columbia River, at the border of Washington and Oregon.Parts of the crossing are over 100 years old, and local leaders have discussed a replacement for

6:18

Soundside's Weekend Warmup - Jan 29-Feb 1

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2026/01/29

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 Year’s Eve was just yesterday, but also that this month has felt like an entire year long. Let’s do something FUN this weekend! Here with all the stuff to do is Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows!! LINKS: Washington Sportsmen's Show Tacoma Home + Garden Show Heated Rivalry Rave | Neumos sQuatch Fest + Galactic Fest 2026 For Your

25:45

Seattle's City Attorney on ICE, drug prosecutions,...

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2026/01/28

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 a more progressive direction. We’re discuss a range of topics - from drug laws and diversion, to federal immigration enforcement in the city. And a quick reminder about the city attorney’s duties: They enforce Seattle’s laws, prosecute misdemeanor crimes and defend the city in court. Guest: Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans

31:57

"This is all designed to supress our rights," Rep....

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2026/01/27

The Trump Administration might be dialing down some of its most confrontational immigration enforcement operations focused on the Twin Cities. Alex Pretti, a 37 year old VA nurse, was shot and killed on Saturday by Customs and Border Patrol agents. It was the second deadly shooting in one month by immigration officers in Minnesota. Federal officials said Pretti “approached U.S. Border Patrol officers with a 9mm semi-automatic handgun.” Pretti did have a gun on him, which he was legally

20:04

Can local police arrest ICE if they violate someone’s...

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2026/01/27

Minnesota courts are reportedly overwhelmed by the number of civil rights lawsuits being filed by immigrants and observers interacting with ICE and CBP during “Operation Metro Surge.” Politico has documented more than 2,400 cases across the country, in which judges have rejected the administration’s detention policy. Across our own state local police departments have put out statements about what they can and cannot do when ICE comes to their communities. In the wake of the 2020

18:49

Ask a Doctor: To breastfeed or not to breastfeed?

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2026/01/26

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 formula falls short in comparison to breast milk. And in a strategy report published last September called “Make Our Children Healthy Again," the White House said it would “work to increase breastfeeding rates.” In some corners, these initiatives and comments have ruffled feathers – with critics arguing the emphasis was

33:20

Front Page: Washington's leaders lay out plan for ICE...

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2026/01/26

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. 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: Seattle Times reporter David Kroman Related stories: 'Not our America.' Washington state leaders condemn federal shootings

5:05

Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Jan 23-25

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2026/01/22

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 Megatron Burrows! LINKS: Edible Books — Shorelake Arts GameSymphonic with Eímear Noone | Seattle Symphony Pacific NW Reptile & Exotic Animal Show Jet City Roller Derby 20th Anniversary Season Game 1 5th Annual Viking Beard Competition Anaheim Ducks at Seattle Kraken - Fri 1/23 - 7pm New Jersey Devils at Seattle Kraken -Sun

7:47

This exhibit challenges how museums portray Native...

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2026/01/22

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: “This Is Native Land.” It’s the name of the museum’s permanent exhibit that opened in October. The phrase is a reminder that you’ve probably seen many times... But don’t be lulled into thinking you’ll know what to expect. It has been given a new lens. We went to Tacoma a few months ago to talk with the

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