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26:42

Why Adam Smith says the Democrats need a rebrand

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2025/04/01

President Trump is readying new tariffs that will reportedly be his most aggressive trade policy move yet. The White House is ready to move PAST a scandal involving the Administration’s top national security officials discussing war plans on the encrypted messaging app Signal. And meanwhile, Democrats are facing anger from their own voters who are deeply displeased with how the party is responding to Trump and his policies. One Seattle-area Democrat has emerged as a high profile critic of the

11:54

OR lawmakers debate a constitutional right to climate...

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2025/04/01

As a resident of a state, you are guaranteed certain rights by your state constitution. In Washington, for example, we have a right to religious freedom and free elections. Oregon is looking at guaranteeing the right for all citizens to live in a healthy environment – including a stable climate. The state legislature is debating whether to have voters weigh in on the change. If that guarantee does pass, it would allow state residents to sue Oregon if they are denied this right.And it would

13:02

Looming taxes on E-Bike sales threaten to put a...

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2025/04/01

The Washington State Legislature is in the process of hammering out the transportation budget, which is estimated to have a BILLION dollar shortfall over the next two years. according to Transportation Committee Chairman Senator Marko Liias. Down in Olympia, both the House and Senate have each been working on their own respective bills aimed at addressing the funding gap to get things like highway infrastructure built and maintained… One provision in the Senate’s bill – which

10:39

A tech startup helping the visually impaired ...

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2025/03/31

Bellevue-based startup OneCourt says its devices enable the “firsttactile sports broadcasts." The goal is to give a deeper game experience for sports fans who are visually impaired, and to deliver it in real time. A social media influencer recently went viral when he took the tablet for a spin at a Trailblazers game.Portland was the first NBA team to provide OneCourt devices at every home game, but more have followed. And OneCourt's goal is to see its devices at every major sporting event in

18:26

As Utah bans fluoride, two Washington cities consider...

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2025/03/31

The fight over fluoride in drinking water is not new – it’s been around ever since public programs began in the 1940s. But now, there is a push to end fluoridation programs. United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F Kennedy Jr has criticized fluoridation, claiming it contributes to a host of afflictions, including bone cancer and thyroid disease. Around the country, some areas are taking actions to end fluoridation. Last week, Utah became the first state to ban

20:17

A stop-work notice for lawyers aiding unaccompanied...

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2025/03/31

In the United States, immigrants do not have the right to legal representation in the same way American citizens do. But it’s a different story for children who come to this country alone, thanks to the federally funded Unaccompanied Children Program. It provides legal representation to more than 26,000 children by contracting with non-profit legal aid organizations throughout the country. On March 21, the Trump Administration sent out a stop-work notice that some organizations are calling a

13:59

Why does Seattle create a comprehensive plan?

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2025/03/27

Seattle is taking on one of the more contentious issues to regularly pass through city hall: the Comprehensive Plan.That plan dictates where and how the city will add more people. And previous plans concentrated new apartments and condos along busy streets with access to transit. But why do cities like Seattle have to engage in this planning exercise at all? It goes back to a law called the Growth Management Act. Guests: Joe Tovar, Associate Professor in the planning department at the University of

5:48

Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - March 27th-31st

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2025/03/27

It has been a long week, we’ve seen SUNSHINE, we’ve had the threat of TORNADOES, and now it’s time to sit back, relax, and enjoy our weekend… Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows is here with everything YOU need to know about what to do to beat the rainy blues… LINKS: Seattle Mariners OPENING NIGHT! - First pitch is at 7:10 Book Event - TILT w/ Emma Pattee - Third Place Books Ravenna The Spokane Rock Rollers 64th Annual Gem & Mineral Show Bellingham

13:16

Why you may want to delete your genetic data off...

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2025/03/26

23andMe, the San Francisco tech company known for its direct-to-consumer genetic testing, announced Sunday it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. That’s raised a lot of privacy concerns over the genetic records it holds of roughly 15 million customers. The company said that while in bankruptcy court, that data will be handled with the same level of privacy. But California Attorney General Rob Bonta released a statement that suggested Californians should consider “directing 23andMe to delete

30:53

How to make sure your garden blossoms this spring

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2025/03/26

Yesterday was one of those days that makes you feel like maybe, just maybe, winter is finally over. Here in Seattle, the sun was shining, the cherry trees blossoming, it was in the 60s… And yes, now there are severe thunderstorms and potential tornado level winds heading our way this afternoon. But – once those storms are over, it’ll be the perfect time to get back out into the garden and clean up the mess those winds will have left behind. And maybe even start planning your

13:18

How Section 230 helped create the internet... and why...

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2025/03/25

"No provider or user of an interactive computer service shall be treated as the publisher or speaker of any information provided by another information content provider." You may not totally understand what that means, but some say these are the 26 words that made the internet what it is today. And congress may be ready to repeal them. Written and passed in 1996, the law Section 230 shields websites from being held responsible for the content users post. In other words, platforms like Facebook,

22:03

Seattle's new Civic Poet finds parallels between...

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2025/03/25

Dujie Tahat can be described in many ways: a poet, a critic, podcast host, and political consultant.In addition to all those titles, they can now add a new descriptor: Seattle’s Fifth Civic Poet. Guest: Dujie Tahat, Seattle Civic Poet Links: Poetry Foundation: salat to be read from right to left Northwest Review: All American Ghuzal Four Way Review: BALIKBAYAN FILLED WITH THEORY Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go

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Decent Social Skills is one of Seattle’s answers to...

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2025/03/25

Humans have changed a lot from our cave dwelling days, but one thing that has stayed the same is our need for connections with others. Maybe it’s not so much the need for protection from animal predators anymore, or cooperating to take down a mammoth. Still, our evolution has instilled in us the need to connect with others. And we don’t do so well when that connection gets tenuous. Vivek Murthy, the former U.S. Surgeon General, called loneliness an epidemic in this country. Chronic

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The Fulbright is a diplomatic and educational feat,...

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2025/03/24

For the past 80 years, the Fulbright Program has supported scholars, artists, writers, and professionals in connecting with international institutions to do cutting-edge work. At its heart, the Fulbright is an exchange program that funds research and projects outside of participants’ countries. It aims to build international relationships and cultural competency between Americans and the rest of the world. However, the recent federal funding freezes and layoffs have impacted several

8:57

1960s politician Wing Luke was ahead of his time

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2025/03/21

This Saturday, March 22nd, the Wing Luke Museum will hold a gala that honors its namesake. Wing Luke was born in 1925 in China. He moved to Seattle at age 6, and grew up helping his family run their laundromat and store. In 1962, he became the first person of color on Seattle’s City Council. Wing Luke would have turned 100 last month, but he died tragically at an early age. In his short time, he made lasting impacts to Seattle – many of which are still felt today. Guests: Ruby Luke,

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What the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil tells us about the...

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2025/03/20

Last year, pro-Palestinian “liberation zones” popped up all over American campuses, demanding that universities divest from Israel and advocating for an end to the war in Gaza. Now, ICE’s arrest and detainment of Mahmoud Khalil, a leader in Columbia University’s student protests, has created a climate of fear and frustration among student protesters across the country. Khalil was arrested and forced into an unmarked car before being taken to a detention facility in Louisiana

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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" Spring Equinox Edition

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2025/03/20

If you are looking outside, seeing a little sunshine peeking through the rain, some tulip bulbs starting to sprout, maybe you have some buds on your flowering trees... You might be thinking, "What can I do to really get in the Spring spirit today?" Well, Producer Jason Megatron Burrows is here to help you fill your weekend with whimsy and get out there and enjoy the first day of Spring. LINKS: Spring Equinox Potluck at Golden Gardens Spring Equinox Art Party at Freeway Park Seattle Moisture

11:45

Why WA Democrats are trying to repeal parts of a law...

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2025/03/20

Washington’s Democratic lawmakers are pushing forward with a promise they made last year to change a law they saw as problematic … but that they helped pass anyway. The law in question came from a voter initiative, commonly known as the Parents’ Bill of Rights. It was a Republican-led effort to increase parents’ ability to monitor their kids’ school records, including medical and mental health and counseling. Many were concerned that it erodes students’ privacy

14:37

A new podcast explores daily life at Washington State...

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2025/03/19

Every Monday, Demar, Red, Cambo, Anthony and Vik give listeners a glimpse of life inside the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla on their podcast Concrete Mama. The show focuses on the experience of being incarcerated. Three of the hosts are currently at Washington State Penitentiary, two were formerly incarcerated there. They all share their perspectives and explore the complexities of prison relationships, re-entry, and day to day life for people at the penitentiary. Guest: Vik Chopra,

11:40

Monisha Harrell alleges a toxic work environment...

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2025/03/18

For a year and a half, Monisha Harrell served as Senior Deputy Mayor of Seattle – the number two position in the executive office.The last name she shares with the Mayor, Bruce Harrell, is no coincidence. Monisha Harrell is the mayor’s niece. She was the first Black lesbian senior deputy mayor in the City of Seattle’s history, and she also says that her tenure with the city was marred by bullying and sexism. Guest: Ashley Hiruko - KUOW investigative reporter Links: KUOW: Monisha

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