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- Today51 min
A post Election Day roundup with Soundside and Sound Politics
The Soundside and Sound Politics teams broke down the biggest takeaways from Election Day. They dug into the initial results on ballot initiatives, national races and more -- with the help of guests who weighed in on what this year's election could mean for Washington Democrats and Republicans. Guests: Brian Heywood of Let's Go Washington Shasti Conrad, chair of the Washington State Democratic Party Congressman Adam Smith, who represents Washington's 9th District Chad Minnick, Republican political consultant and strategist Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you want to help out, go to donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Yesterday51 min
As WA faces ballooning liability costs, legislative clash brews
In the 2026 fiscal year alone, the state paid out over $600 million in judgements, settlements and legal costs. It’s an issue that goes way beyond dollars on a spreadsheet – and gets to the heart of who should be held responsible when someone suffers harm? And how far should that responsibility go? Plus: What a new Native-owned birthing center means for south Seattle. Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you want to help out, go to donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2 days ago50 min
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson on homelessness, grocery stores and the city budget
Every month, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson sits down with Soundside to discuss the latest news and answer your questions. This month: Housing policy, the budget, the search for a new Seattle police chief, and as always, your questions. Plus: Libby and David break down today’s top headlines. Today on the show: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you want to help out, go to donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago51 min
As energy rates rise, Kitsap voters consider leaving PSE
Kitsap County relies on Puget Sound Energy for it's electricity. The private, investor owned utility is looking at a 30% rate increase over the next three years. So, the Kitsap PUD is asking voters whether they should consider leaving PSE to start their own electric utility. Plus: Libby and David read your responses to Initiative 638, the initiative banning trans girls from competing in K-12 sports. Guests Fran Korten, Unplug PSE Matt Steuerwalt, PSE Angela Bennink, Kitsap PUD Randy Hardy, former head of Bonneville Power Authority and Seattle City Light Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you want to help out, go to donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago51 min
Introducing: Ai Yai AI! The biggest headlines in AI
We are bombarded every day with headlines about the latest in artificial intelligence. There’s a battle between AI doomers: the people warning of the technology’s capability to end humanity, and the techno-optimists who see AI ushering in a post-disease, post-scarcity world. As news consumers (and civilians!) most of us fall somewhere in the uneasy, confused middle. How should we separate the hype from reality? We're trying to figure it out on our new monthly segment, Aye Yai AI. What's behind the name? Throw up your hands and think Ai Yai Yai. Plus: Libby and David discuss potential closures at some Seattle elementary schools, affordable housing, and who is "hopping mad" over being included in an ad in favor of repealing the income tax. Guests Destiny Muller, AI reporter at The Seattle Times Chirag Shah, professor in the Information School at the University of Washington, where he studies how to build intelligent and responsible AI for information access, author of Raising AI: How Artificial Intelligence Is Shaping Us—and How We Shape It Rolanda Fu, investor at Madrona, a venture capital group based in Seattle and Palo Alto Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you want to help out, go to donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago51 min
Trans girls in sports, on the ballot. The arguments for and against I-638.
This year, Washington voters will decide if they want to ban transgender girls from participating in girls' sports. Initiative 638 has become one of the state's most contentious topics and it reflects a broader cultural divide on this issue across the country. Parents, lawmakers and more share their thoughts on what this initiative would mean for girls' sports. Guests Verónica García, a former high school athlete Elizabeth Wilson, a parent who supports I-638 Lauren Hipp, a parent who opposes I-638 Senator Yasmin Trudeau, a lawmaker who opposes I-638 Representative April Connors, a lawmaker who supports I-638 Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you want to help out, go to donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago51 min
The access question at the center of WA's parents bill of rights initiative
Washington voters will weigh in on three initiatives this year: a repeal of the high earners income tax, a ban on trans girls competing in K-12 girl's sports, and a Parents' Bill of Rights. That last initiative, I-001, is probably the least understood. At its core is this question of how entitled parents are to know about their children’s lives while they’re at school. Plus, Microsoft announced it is offering buyouts to nearly 60,000 employees, what does that mean for workers in Redmond? GuestsMelissa Santos, reporter at Axios Seattle Courtney Normand, Director of Washington State Planned Parenthood Alliance Travis Reep, fifth grade teacher Relevant Links: Axios Seattle: What's at stake in Washington's parental rights initiative Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you want to help out, go to donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2 weeks ago50 min
The battle happening on Snohomish County's ballot
What's going on with Snohomish County's charter proposals? Five proposals to amend the county charter are on the ballot this year. The usually sleepy process has gotten more attention this year. That's in part due to a conservative advocacy organization's vocal support for each proposal. The group is called Future 42, and this year's votes could have implications for the county's government for years to come. We got into it with a reporter covering the story. Plus, we check in on the close Democrat on Democrat race for Washington's 29th Legislative District GuestsJamie Holter, a reporter for MyEdmondsNews Krista Perez, candidate for WA's 29th LDRelated LinksSnohomish County Commission Charter proposals mired in controversy as voting begins Statement from Future 42's co-founder and co-leader, Dann Mead Smith "It’s always exciting when people volunteer to serve their community like the 15 individuals who were elected by voters last November to serve on the non-partisan Snohomish County Charter Review Commission, which takes place every ten years in the county. This election, the same voting public will have the opportunity to decide whether or not to approve the propositions placed on the ballot by the citizen-elected commissioners. A “YES” vote is a vote to bring greater accountability, tax relief, and financial transparency to Snohomish County Government." Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you want to help out, go to donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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