Best Rob Alvarez Podcasts (2024)

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Ethics and finance complaints point to division among Democrats 18:43

13m ago18:43

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At a time when many voters are deciding which candidate to support in the August primary, voters are also witnessing very public conflicts between Democratic candidates. Ethics and finance complaints filed by gubernatorial candidate Mark Mullet against front runner Bob Ferguson point to the gulf between moderates and progressives. Guests: Scott Gre…

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Garfield High parent calls out school board - demands action for safer schools 23:22

3h ago23:22

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Seattle Police say they have stepped up their presence today on the Garfield High School campus in the Central District. Interim Police Chief Sue Rahr told King 5 that Seattle Public Schools reached out to ask for the support – following the shooting of 17-year old Amarr Murphy-Paine on campus last week. Parents, teachers, and students gathered at …

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Sound Transit lowers farebox recovery expecations 13:58

10m ago13:58

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An estimated 45% of riders paid to get on the light rail in Seattle according to Sound Transit estimates from 2023. When you tap your Orca card at one of those yellow stands, or maybe you don’t, you’re making a difference to Sound Transit’s bottom line because the organization has been hoping to rely on that revenue to make up 40% of light rail’s o…

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Netflix's new hit "How To Rob A Bank" chronicles Seattle in the 90's 32:54

1d ago32:54

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It was Thanksgiving in 1996. Seattle newscasters are reporting that the “Hollywood” Bandit has locked himself in an old camper in a backyard in Ravenna after robbing the Lake City branch of Seafirst Bank of over 1 million dollars in cash. The Seattle Police and FBI Task Force that’s been hunting him for years finally have him surrounded… But to und…

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B.C. container port could threaten regional shorebirds and the miraculous mud they flock to 16:30

8m ago16:30

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Western sandpipers migrate thousands of miles each year, from their breeding grounds in the upper reaches of Alaska to the coasts California and South America. One location, in particular, is an irresistible pit stop for sandpipers: a wide mud flat on the Fraser River Delta near the U.S./Canada border. Not far away from those mud flats is one of Br…

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Mayor's Gun Violence Liaison highlights need for community led solutions 20:48

2d ago20:48

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Community members greeted kids on their way into Garfield High School in Seattle’s Central District, after Mt. Zion Baptist Church, and the organization 100 Black Parents organized a massive show of support. Classes started up again Tuesday morning after a shooting on campus that claimed the life of 17-year old student, Amarr Murphy-Paine. The shoo…

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112. [Re-release] Expert Advice For Holding Yourself Accountable On Your Solo Journey with Anne Bachrach 26:14

1h ago26:14

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We speak with a lot of solopreneurs every week, and have started to see a pattern with some of the most successful ones: they have accountability partners or accountability groups. Because this has come up so much recently, we want to pull an episode from the vault that we recorded over a year ago, fittingly called: Expert Advice For Holding Yourse…

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“Let’s be Ninjas!” – with Featured Speaker Kathy Hutson, RN, BS, MA, ASN 1:10:17

16h ago1:10:17

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Welcome to Bari-Connected! 🌟 Have you heard about the newest trend in healthy frozen desserts? Discover the Ninja Creami machine! This amazing, countertop-friendly gadget lets you create delicious, low-calorie, protein-rich treats perfect for every phase of the bariatric eating plan. 🍦💪 Join us as we share a variety of mouthwatering recipes that ar…

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How a glut of California almonds could mean fewer Northwest honeybees 11:28

1h ago11:28

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Most of us are familiar with how our food grows. Fruit trees, crop plants -- they all put out blossoms. From there, honeybees spread pollen and collect nectar to grow their local hives. That buzzy work is a critical piece of agriculture, because without bees, the food we'd like to grow... won't grow. But a recent glut of almonds in California is di…

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Interim SPD Chief talks SPD culture, school safety, and whether to bring officers back to campuses 40:26

4h ago40:26

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Interim Seattle Police Chief Sue Rahr has a big mandate: Hire more officers, and clean up a department culture that has led to half a dozen lawsuits from high ranking SPD officers who say they were the victims of discrimination, harassment or retaliation. Many parents and city leaders are also asking what more can be done to protect kids in Seattle…

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Andy and Jeff Crocker with the Devil is in the Details of Your Experience | Episode 344 36:48

2d ago36:48

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Mister & Mischief (a.k.a. Jeff and Andy Crocker) are a husband-and-wife creative team based in Los Angeles. Together, they create live experiences designed to delight audiences and turn strangers into pals. Best known for their absurdist puzzle-play Escape from Godot and their interactive pirate radio documentary 40 Watts From Nowhere, Andy and Jef…

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Tank Davis vs. Frank Martin Preview Show; Ryan Garcia arrested 1:16:56

36m ago1:16:56

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On this edition of Ringside Reporter we preview the upcoming Tank Davis vs. Frank Martin fight. Does Frank Martin have a shot? We'll let you know. Should you bet the over? We got you covered right here. Ryan Garcia back in the news and Adrien Broner may have fought his last fight. All this and the latest news and rumors on this edition of Ringside …

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Queensberry vs Matchroom 5 vs 5 Review | #54 1:32:22

10h ago1:32:22

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Queensberry vs Matchroom 5 vs 5 Review | #54 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - 00:55: The Boxing Show Intro 00:55 - 06:13: Buy 'The Knockout' by Andy Clarke/Intro 06:13 - 19:02: Hutchinson vs Richards review 19:02 - 33:21: Ball vs Ford review 33:21 - 48:27: Sheeraz vs Williams review 48:27 - 55:34: Bivol vs Zinad review 55:34 - 01:11:11: Dubois vs Hrgović review…

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King County Regional Homelessness Authority votes in a new permanent CEO 12:28

19h ago12:28

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The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) has a new leader: the agency’s board announced this week that starting Aug. 1, Kelly Kinnison will head the agency. Kinnison is a policy director at the US Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C. and takes over at an uncertain time for KCRHA. The agency has been without per…

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It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... an Amazon delivery drone? FAA approval means more customers may get packages via drone 26:13

19h ago26:13

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In 2013, Amazon founder and then CEO Jeff Bezos told 60 Minutes that his company would be delivering packages via DRONE within 5 years. It took a little bit longer… but not much. Since December 2022, customers in College Station, Texas have been able to get small packages delivered by unmanned Amazon aircrafts. And last week, Amazon announced that …

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Here's how Starliner marks a turning point for space exploration, and maybe public perception of Boeing 13:30

21h ago13:30

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Boeing's Starliner spacecraft hit a milestone when it docked at the International Space Station on Thursday morning. The journey to get this spacecraft off the ground in the first place was bumpy, and expensive. It ended up running seven years behind schedule, and went more than $1 billion dollars over budget. But for many, this mission signifies a…

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With 'heart, sensitivity, and delicacy,' Wing Luke Museum plans to re-open after staff walkout 29:46

2d ago29:46

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The Wing Luke Museum in Seattle’s Chinatown International District is working to reopen after roughly two dozen staff walked out in protest. At issue: a new exhibit called “Confronting Hate Together,” which looks at how Seattle’s Black, Asian-American, and Jewish communities have faced prejudice both historically and in the present. On the day it w…

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Why clean energy production could end up in your backyard 21:24

2d ago21:24

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The Horse Heaven Wind Farm Project near the Tri-Cities could become the largest of its kind in the state. The project, as originally planned, would span over 24 miles, and include wind turbines, solar panels, and battery storage. But there are concerns: the land has previously been home to the endangered ferruginous hawk. It's also culturally impor…

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Bears in the bin? Coyotes by the car? What to know when you encounter Washington wildlife 15:00

3d ago15:00

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It’s a gift for us in Washington to be surrounded by wildlife. You can catch sight of whales on a ferry commute, coyotes from the back deck, or ospreys diving for fish at the local park. But not all human-animal interactions are without a bit of risk. If you happen to run into a backwoods bear or a concealed cougar, someone like Kevin O’Connor may …

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How President Biden’s Executive Order will affect asylum seekers in WA State 21:57

3d ago21:57

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A major change to U.S. immigration policy just dropped: President Biden this morning signed an Executive Order limiting asylum claims from people who cross the border between ports of entry. This is an evolving story today as we get details of the order: but reporters who have been briefed by the Biden team say the new policy would effectively clos…

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A new chapter comes for Assunta Ng and Northwest Asian Weekly 13:38

3d ago13:38

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For 42 years - journalist and newspaper publisher Assunta Ng has been a pillar of Seattle’s Chinatown International District. After emigrating to the United States at the age of 19 to attend the University of Washington - Assunta, together with her husband George, started two newspapers devoted to serving the local Asian American and immigrant comm…

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111. Are Goals and Accountability Groups the Keys to Work/Life Balance? with Tanya Alvarez 22:04

10d ago22:04

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Can you have your cake and eat it too? So many solopreneurs want a successful business that also allows them to live the life they want to live, but finding that work/life balance can be hard. Well, today we’re joined by Tanya Alvarez who is on a mission to help people crush it at work and still win at home. Tanya started her first New York Ad Agen…

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Running, Lifting & Nutrition for the Bariatric Athlete w/ Speakers: Weights and Plates Endurance 1:08:30

3d ago1:08:30

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Welcome to this episode of Bari-Connected, proudly sponsored by ProCare Health! 🌟 If you're considering running or weightlifting after bariatric surgery to boost your activity levels, you're in the right place. We’ll discuss developing a healthy relationship with exercise and creating personalized activity and nutrition plans before and after surge…

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Republican gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird responds to accusations of "stolen valor" 37:32

4d ago37:32

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In April, former Richland School Board Director and military veteran Semi Bird received the GOP's endorsement for governor. He has since faced controversy. Last week, conservative talk show host Jason Rantz published letters pertaining to Bird’s time in the Army. In those letters, a brigadier general reprimanded Bird for wearing medals he did not e…

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"Mainstream" Republicans focus on local issues, ignore Trump 14:12

4d ago14:12

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The different factions of the Republican Party were clearly on display this past weekend, at the “Cascade Conference” in Yakima. The conference was hosted by a group called the “Mainstream Republicans of Washington”. Their self-stated mission is to push for the election of more qualified and moderate candidates for public office. Including former c…

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Adam Levine Talks About Not Having Things Perfect To Start | Episode 343 27:25

5d ago27:25

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Adam builds order out of chaos. Serving as a High Performance and Agile Coach and having built a career in fast-paced, margin-tight environments from working in the advertising, public accounting, and internal audit industries; I understand the scientific decode behind ultimate human performance and using it to train up individuals and organization…

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Big Bang Zhang Retires Deontay Wilder; Dubois vs. Joshua 1:36:50

11d ago1:36:50

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On this edition of Ringside Reporter we talk about the Big Bang. Big Bang Zhang knocked out Deontay Wilder and may have sent him into retirement. What’s next for Wilder? What’s next for Zhang? We’ll let you know. Daniel Dubois earns his shot at Anthony Joshua. All this and the latest news and rumors on this edition of Ringside Reporter.…

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Seattle jobs experts have advice for new grads 26:12

8d ago26:12

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Congratulations class of 2024, you've graduated from college. But now what? If you look at statistics, new graduates today have better than average job prospects. At a macro level, the US job market is looking good. 175,000 new jobs were added in April, and the unemployment rate remained low - at just 3.9 percent. But, that may not be how it feels …

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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell: Next top cop should be "obsessed with safety" 25:25

13d ago25:25

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Soundside host Libby Denkmann sits down with Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell to discuss Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz's removal from his job on Wednesday, under pressure from a series of lawsuits including allegations of discrimination and harassment at the department. Sue Rahr, the former King County Sheriff and head of Washington State’s Criminal …

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The life of racing pioneer Cheryl Glass 22:04

9d ago22:04

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Seattle's Cheryl Glass was a sprint car racing sensation. She won the season finale at the Skagit Speedway in 1980, took the Pacific Northwest racing world by storm, and had serious aspirations of racing in the Indy 500. Even today, Glass remains one of the most well known Black female race car drivers in U.S. history. But after a series of acciden…

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Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz is being dismissed 8:37

9d ago8:37

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Seattle’s Chief of Police, Adrian Diaz, has been dismissed from his job. Diaz and the department have endured a flurry of allegations and lawsuits from employees over the past year. including claims of discriminatory behavior by Diaz toward women and people of color, and rumors of a relationship with an employee that roiled the department. Hanging …

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Ransomware attackers target Seattle Public Library 12:22

9d ago12:22

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Seattle Public Library’s services remain limited today after a ransomware attack took much of the library’s technology systems offline. In a blog post, the Library said it had been preparing to take computer systems down for maintenance over Memorial Day Weekend when workers discovered a ransomware event affecting the entire network. At this point,…

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There’s bird flu RNA in grocery store milk. How sequencing it may help fight avian influenza 10:31

10d ago10:31

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The H5N1 bird flu continues to spread to U.S. dairy cows – affecting dozens of herds in at least ten states. The dairy industry has been hesitant to test cows for the virus. The FDA says pasteurized milk is safe to drink. A team of University of Washington and Fred Hutch Cancer Center researchers is working to track the avian influenza by sequencin…

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Understanding the music of migration in Noé Álvarez’s new memoir, "Accordion Eulogies" 27:56

10d ago27:56

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When author Noé Álvarez was growing up in Yakima, WA he remembers hearing accordion music wafting in the orchards where his parents picked fruit, at dance halls, and at house parties. But his grandfather Eulogio – a traveling accordion player – remained a figure steeped in mystery and infamy. The path to understanding that “ancestral tragedy” sent …

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Why hasn't Seattle activated its emergency shelter plan for migrants in Tukwila? 12:53

10d ago12:53

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Over the last 18 months, thousands of asylum-seeking migrants have found a temporary home at the Riverton Park United Methodist Church in Tukwila. The church isn’t set up to be a long term shelter - but with few beds open in King County’s family shelters each night - this temporary solution has become a lifeline for asylum seekers. But how did this…

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110. Tips and Strategies to Help You Thrive As An Independent Consultant with Amy Rasdal 42:50

11d ago42:50

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"I’m a consultant." We've said that sentence before and so have countless others. In theory, many solopreneurs can call themselves consultants, but that doesn’t mean they’re successful ones. Finding that success can be a challenge…unless you have the right tools, strategies, and systems in place. And that’s where Amy Rasdal comes in. Amy traded her…

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My TEDx How Gaming Can Unlock Your Better Self is Live! | Episode 342 5:00

16d ago5:00

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I'm beyond excited to share that my TEDx Talk, How Gaming Can Unlock Your Better Self, is now live on the TEDx YouTube channel! You can find it in the show notes or directly at professorgame.com/tedx2023 I'd love to know your thoughts!

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Josh Taylor Robbed by Judges; Catterall's Gift Decision Victory 1:13:36

16d ago1:13:36

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On this edition of Ringside Reporter we talk about Jack Catterall and his big win over Josh Taylor. This fight had been in the making for a while and it finally came off. Did the right person have their hand raised? We'll let you know. Also, Spence vs. Fundora is now official. All this and the latest news and rumors on this edition of Ringside Repo…

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Almost all of the 300 mountain goats moved from Olympics to the Cascades have died 12:02

15d ago12:02

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Starting in 2018, state and federal officials began moving over 300 mountain goats from the Olympic Peninsula to the North Cascades.It was a joint project with local tribes, the Olympic National Park, Washington Fish and Wildlife, and the U.S. Forest Service. Now, more than five years later, reporting from the Everett Herald indicates the project h…

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Could opting for diesel-powered over electric ferries get Washington new boats faster? 21:18

15d ago21:18

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Washington state has a plan to replace its aging ferry fleet, but it will be years before commuters notice any changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By KUOW News and Information

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Quick tips for avoiding the crowds and enjoying the great outdoors in the PNW 16:19

15d ago16:19

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Whether you’re getting ready to hit the trails for the first time, or you’re a seasoned outdoors aficionado — Soundside is here to help you get prepped for hot hiking summer in the Pacific Northwest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By KUOW News and Information

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'We built this together.' The 20-year legacy of KUOW's RadioActive 24:58

16d ago24:58

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Late last month, KUOW announced the station was ending its RadioActive Youth Media program. For 20 years, RadioActive brought listeners the stories and perspectives of young people in the Pacific Northwest. Soundside producer Noel Gasca reflects on what the program has meant to the over 6,000 youth who participated - and what will be lost. See omny…

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Burien considers changes that could end shelter plan 10:31

16d ago10:31

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Homelessness policy has become a lightning rod in Burien, as the city’s approach toward people sleeping outside has drawn scrutiny and lawsuits. The latest; the city council agreed to build a pallet shelter on land owned by Seattle City Light. King County agreed to give the city a million dollars for the project, but now the city council is conside…

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How an ambitious lawsuit reshaped environmental law — without ever going to trial 21:11

16d ago21:11

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In 2015 “Our Children’s Trust” took aim at what they thought was a major contributor to ongoing climate problems: that the U.S. government had continued to permit, authorize and subsidize fossil fuel extraction. So, along with 21 plaintiffs whose ages ranged from 8 to 19 years old, they sued the U.S. government. Even though the "Juliana V United St…

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Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk Review | #53 2:14:32

17d ago2:14:32

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Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk Review | #53 The Boxing Show return as Boxing News' Rob Tebbutt is joined by former WBO super-featherweight champion Barry Jones and Sky Sports Boxing's Andy Clarke as they review last weekend's epic undisputed heavyweight title bout between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Subscribe to Boxing News…

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Crowdfunding for health care. UW-Bothell prof examines the trend in new book 21:21

17d ago21:21

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Author Nora Kenworthy's new book, Crowded Out: The True Costs of Crowdfunding Healthcare, looks at the complex set of experiences of people using platforms like GoFundMe to raise money for medical care and how the platform potentially shapes the world around us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Will Google's new 'AI Overviews' overshadow actual web content? 44:45

17d ago44:45

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Soundside host Libby Denkmann hosts a panel discussion about the latest update to the way Google search results are presented, and the potential issues the company may face. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By KUOW News and Information

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