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Seattle Now

KUOW News and Information

Seattle Now is KUOW"s flagship daily news podcast. Seattle Now brings you quick headlines, smart analysis, and award-winning local news. New episodes every weekday morning and afternoon. Start and end your day with Seattle Now, from KUOW and the NPR Network.

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00:18:15

Surviving the Big Dark with laughter

Seattle Now ·

2023/11/28

The Big Dark is upon us again as daylight grows scarcer in Seattle. Between seasonal affective disorder and the impending holidays, it can be a tough time of year for our mental health.Today, we’re looking at comedy as a coping mechanism during these dark, cold months. Seattle comedian Chris Mejia will tell us how he incorporates his depression into his work, and UW professor Tabitha Kirkland will explain why laughter helps our bodies and minds stay healthy.If you or someone you know is experiencing

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00:10:11

This holiday season, consider shopping small

Seattle Now ·

2023/11/27

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedbackTo find out more about Urban Craft Uprising: https://urbancraftuprising.com/

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00:11:51

The last Apple Cup (kind of)

Seattle Now ·

2023/11/22

After the turkey gets cleared off the table this week, the Apple Cup is on.The long-standing rivalry game between the University of Washington Huskies and Washington State University Cougars kicks off for the 115th time on Saturday.It’s a year of lasts for the two teams, as UW prepares to leave the Pac-12 for a higher profile. Seattle Now Producer Vaughan Jones is here to tell us all about the history of the rivalry, and how to get in on the fun.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support

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00:14:38

(Thanks)Giving to your local food bank

Seattle Now ·

2023/11/21

Thanksgiving is just a few days away. It's time for family and feasting, but also a great time of year to consider giving to your local food bank.Eric Williams, community partnerships director for Second Harvest Inland Northwest, and Nicole King, director of innovative programs for Northwest harvest, share the most impactful ways to give this holiday season.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW:

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00:15:17

Is downtown 'revitalized'?

Seattle Now ·

2023/11/20

Downtown Seattle was arguably the hardest-hit area during Seattle's lockdown as workers fled offices. As the rest of the city returned to its normal bustle, downtown lagged behind.City and county officials made it a priority to revitalize the area. But how well is that revitalization going?Seattle Times Business reporter Paul Roberts gives us a temperature check on the state of downtown.Read Paul's story:

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00:22:44

Casual Friday with Erica C. Barnett and Sandeep Kaushik

Seattle Now ·

2023/11/17

This week…We got a clearer picture of the new-look Seattle City Council. Is it a glow up? Time will tell.Seattle city employees got an email about how to save money in the midst of a fight for higher pay.And we discuss the most controversial topic of all: the merits of Thanksgiving turkey, as the biggest food holiday of the year approaches.Publicola Editor and Publisher Erica C. Barnett and Soundview Strategies Partner Sandeep Kaushik are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now

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00:14:39

Melting the Seattle freeze, one accordion at a time

Seattle Now ·

2023/11/16

It’s the start of the Big Dark here in Seattle.It's understandable that you might want to tuck in and keep to yourself, but freelance journalist Nathalie Graham says it’s the perfect time to get out there and meet new people.She’s been out and about trying all kinds of new things in the city.She’s here with us to talk about her latest experience with the Northwest Accordion Society.Read Play Date here:

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00:10:37

Seattle will close schools… eventually

Seattle Now ·

2023/11/15

Seattle Public Schools has thousands fewer students enrolled than 5 years ago. That means less money for the district, contributing to a funding crunch. Now SPS is taking up a contentious solution: Closing and consolidating schools.KUOW Education Reporter Sami West explains how that might work, and what we can learn from the last round of school closures in the city. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW:

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00:10:41

Labor shortages are here to stay

Seattle Now ·

2023/11/14

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback

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00:08:40

It's fall mushroom season

Seattle Now ·

2023/11/13

You may have noticed a lot of mushroom photos in your social media feed. Fall is a great time to get out there and forage.Now serious foragers aren’t likely to tell you exactly where they found that basket full of Chanterelles or matsutakes, but Daniel Winkler is willing to share a few tips. Here’s an archive episode of our walk in the woods for fall mushrooms.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW:

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00:22:03

Casual Friday with Paige Browning and Deaunte Damper

Seattle Now ·

2023/11/10

This week, Seattle voters cast their ballots and early results look promising for the housing levy, but not for city council incumbents.Mysterious, white powder sent through the mail disrupted ballot counting while election workers evacuated. And Washington state is the land of potholes according to USA today. KUOW Anchor and Reporter Paige Browning and Vocal-WA Community Organizer Deaunte Damper break down the week.

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00:12:39

Can prostitution on Aurora Ave decline for good?

Seattle Now ·

2023/11/09

Prostitution on Aurora Avenue has vexed Seattle leaders for decades.But two recent motel closures have led to a decline in sex work and crime in the area.It’s unclear if it will last.The Seattle Times’s Sara Jean Green explains how Aurora got this way and what tools the city and police are using to rein it in.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you

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00:11:13

First ballot count looks bad for Seattle lefties

Seattle Now ·

2023/11/08

Non-presidential elections aren’t always the biggest draw for voters even with the future of the city council on the ballot.KUOW editor Cat Smith was watching the returns and will fill us in on what we know so far.

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00:12:37

Do grizzlies have a home in the North Cascades?

Seattle Now ·

2023/11/07

Grizzly bears are considered functionally extinct in Washington state because no one has seen a grizzly here for decades.But a new federal plan could bring large brown bears back to the North Cascades wilderness.Ecologist Chris Morgan is with us to explain why he thinks it’s a good idea, and why some people don’t care for the plan.Public Comment on Grizzlies: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/document.cfm?parkID=327&projectID=112008&documentID=132104We can only make Seattle Now because listeners

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00:08:23

West Seattle Water Taxi to the rescue

Seattle Now ·

2023/11/06

You’ve probably seen video of the runaway barge in Elliot Bay last week slamming into Pier 66.The six-story wall of steel containers broke free in high winds and was headed towards the Great Wheel.Things could’ve been much worse if it wasn’t for the quick thinking of Captain Dan Krehbiel, steering a water taxi from West Seattle.We met up with him on the boat over the weekend.Ballot Drop Box Locations:

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00:22:13

Casual Friday with Jodi-Ann Burey and Lex Vaughn

Seattle Now ·

2023/11/03

This week…Seattle Police have new restrictions for when they’re allowed to lie on the job.Sound Transit is gonna start charging people who don’t pay fares on the light rail.And it’s almost time for chocolate popcorn… the Cinerama is reopening under a new name next month.Author Jodi-Ann Burey and Needling Editor-in-Chief Lex Vaughn are here to break down the week.Previous SPD Ruses Episode: https://www.kuow.org/stories/limiting-when-police-can-lieWe can only make Seattle Now because listeners support

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00:09:14

Burien's camping ban is now in effect

Seattle Now ·

2023/11/02

There’s been a fierce fight in Burien about the city’s homeless population. People living in encampments have been moving around for months.Burien City Council voted to implement a camping ban in late September. It went into effect yesterday. KUOW’s Casey Martin has been following this developing story for months and is here to tell us about it.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW:

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00:13:09

When a pilot needs mental health care

Seattle Now ·

2023/11/01

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback

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00:13:31

The final countdown to next week's election

Seattle Now ·

2023/10/31

We’re in the thick of the November election cycle. You’ve only got a week to hand in your ballots.So, if you’re still trying to figure out HOW to vote, we’ve got you. KUOW’s David Hyde asked candidates from each race about the big issues in each of their districts, and he's here to break it all down for us.Find our District Dashes here: https://www.kuow.org/stories/kuow-s-district-dash-a-seattle-city-council-deep-dive-for-busy-peopleCampaign Contributors:

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00:12:23

A progress report on Washington schools

Seattle Now ·

2023/10/30

Washington’s education system has been through a lot in the past decade -changes in funding and the pandemic - and the Seattle Times Education Lab has been there to report on it all. Today, reporter Dahlia Bazzaz will walk us through these changes and what they mean for students and teachers across the state. It's election season! Check out this handy interactive guide to help you figure out which Seattle City Council candidates you agree with the most.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners

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