Best 50 GIGS Podcasts (2024)

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In stunning reversal, Auburn officer won’t testify at his murder trial 3:22

3d ago3:22

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Police officer Jeffrey Nelson will not testify in the murder trial against himBy Ashley Hiruko

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Washington officials plan to release abortion pill stockpile after SCOTUS upholds access 4:13

7d ago4:13

4:13

Washington officials say after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone Thursday, the state will start to release its stockpile of the drug. But it’s unclear whether the state will renew that stockpile if the medication faces additional federal challenges.By Jeanie Lindsay

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50 years of Pride in Seattle: The early days of the LGBTQ+ fight for acceptance 8:10

13d ago8:10

8:10

This first Pride, though big in spirit, was minuscule compared to what it has become today.By Paige Browning

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Poet Maggie Smith's search for self, understanding, and human connection 8:04

15d ago8:04

8:04

Poet Maggie Smith will read from and talk about her work on June 8 at Hugo House.By Paige Browning

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The Red Chador and 'the fabulousness of being a Muslim woman' 5:22

20d ago5:22

5:22

‘She is sparkling, she is shiny, she is not somebody to fear. Let her have her moment. Let her have her dance.’ - Anida Yoeu AliBy Kim Malcolm

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Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz out; former Sheriff Sue Rahr interim 4:10

22d ago4:10

4:10

Updated at 1 p.m. 5/29/2024By Ashley Hiruko

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Seattle City Council delays decision to roll back gig worker minimum wage 3:53

23d ago3:53

3:53

The Seattle City Council postponed a planned vote Tuesday over a controversial proposal to roll back a gig worker minimum wage that was put in place earlier this year.By Ruby de Luna

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Why are women choosing the bear in the #manvsbear debate? 7:14

27d ago7:14

7:14

Seattle Times columnist Naomi Ishisaka talks about the origins and impacts of a recent social media stormBy Kim Malcolm

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UW biochemistry professor makes list of top 100 global health leaders 4:43

28d ago4:43

4:43

Professor David Baker used to say that protein design was on the ‘lunatic fringe’ of biochemistry. Now, he’s on the TIME100 Health list.By Kim Malcolm

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Melinda French Gates and the unique qualities of women’s philanthropy 4:59

30d ago4:59

4:59

Researcher expects French Gates 'will continue to focus on gender equity and women's empowerment.'By Kim Malcolm

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Pro-Palestine protesters to disband UW encampment in Seattle after university makes concessions 5:38

1M ago5:38

5:38

Agreement signals campus protest tents will be coming down soonBy Paige Browning

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Auburn cop's murder trial starts: Defense confirms he'll testify, 1 juror dismissed over undisclosed witness connection 5:02

1M ago5:02

5:02

The long-awaited murder trial of Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson got off to a rocky start Thursday.By Amy Radil

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A power move: Northwest companies charge toward battery tech revolution 4:04

1M ago4:04

4:04

Electricity demand in Washington state is about to grow dramatically, as we shift away from fossil fuels. That means we’re going to need better batteries – and a lot more of them. Companies in Washington State are racing to become leaders in this growing industry.By Joshua McNichols

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#58 met ball monday with the LGG girls 46:15

1M ago46:15

46:15

Are we at the end of the celeb era? Probs not but it's nice to think that maybe we are! This week in opinions no one asked for we're discussing the Met Gala. We loved, we hated, and to be honest, we only discussed it for maybe 10 minutes before we went on a wild tangent... but hey, we had a good laugh nonetheless. We're a pod for people to have a g…

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What it’s like to bop around the country with POTUS? An NPR pool reporter filled us in 5:02

1M ago5:02

5:02

‘It's hard not to think of how historic it is to be on a plane like Air Force One.’ – NPR’s Elena MooreBy Kim Malcolm

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In Burien, 'the soap opera continues' as quarrels grow over city's camping ban 4:50

1M ago4:50

4:50

Each day in Burien seems to bring a new uproar between city officials and the King County Sheriff’s Office over the city’s camping ban. Meanwhile, people await an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court ruling on whether camping bans violate the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment when they don’t come with offers of available shelter…

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20 Seattle elementary schools could be closed due to budget crisis 4:48

1M ago4:48

4:48

District officials have not said which schools will be on the chopping block — a list is expected to be released in June — but they say K-5 students would be better accommodated if the district downsized to 50 elementary schools, down from more than 70 schools.By Sami West

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University of Washington won’t cut ties with Boeing, president says, despite protests 4:49

1M ago4:49

4:49

‘She was very direct. She said, we will not end this relationship because, essentially, you couldn't replace all the support that the company has given the university over the years.’ -Mike ReicherBy Kim Malcolm

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AI should be used in class, not feared. That’s the message of these Seattle area teachers 4:14

2M ago4:14

4:14

Earlier this year, Washington became the fifth state in the country to issue guidance on using AI in school. Some teachers had already started using artificial intelligence to improve their assignments, engage students, and save time.By Sami West

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The 'Better FAFSA' was not, but the University of Washington says it's getting there 4:54

2M ago4:54

4:54

‘In the long term, we think that families really are going to benefit from this.’By Kim Malcolm

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#57 The Lazy Girl Guide X The Lonely Girls Club 46:15

2M ago46:15

46:15

There's going to be one less lonely girl this week and one more lazy girl..... because..... drumroll please.... we have Holly Cooke from the Lonely Girls Club joining us on the pod!!!!! We're just as excited as you are! This week, the lovely Holly is talking all things friendship, community and getting to know yourself. One of the most beautiful gi…

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Washington’s border waters are on the cusp of a major rise in oil tanker traffic 5:46

2M ago5:46

5:46

‘Money Talks is one of the takeaways you could have from this. In the case of Canada now, when push comes to shove, a major province in the country depends on this industry as critical to their future growth.’ -Tom BanseBy Tom Banse

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What would a ban on non-compete clauses mean for tech companies in Washington state? 4:37

2M ago4:37

4:37

If the proposed rule change goes into effect, it would change the way companies like Microsoft and Amazon do business.By Kim Malcolm

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Counting down to ‘All Aboard!’ East Link: And it still has that new (light rail) car smell 5:30

2M ago5:30

5:30

King County councilmember Claudia Balducci pushed for the long-awaited opening. She’s ready to celebrate Saturday’s launchBy Kim Malcolm

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Leave the imported shrimp, take the local bivalves: sustainable seafood choices 4:23

2M ago4:23

4:23

UW professor Jessica Gephart shares insights into the global and local seafood tradeBy Kim Malcolm

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UW football player accused of raping two women pleads not guilty 5:53

2M ago5:53

5:53

University of Washington running back Tylin Rogers pleaded not guilty Thursday morning to one count of rape in the second degree and one count of rape in third degree.By Katie Campbell

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As internet privacy law advances, questions raised about Senator Cantwell’s powerful role 5:42

2M ago5:42

5:42

Recent Washington Post reporting uncovered complaints that U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, a Washington Democrat, has been a roadblock to actually getting an internet privacy law on the books.By Kim Malcolm

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#56 lazychella 29:05

2M ago29:05

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WHY DIDN'T WE GET INVITED TO COACHELLA??? No srsly, isnt the influcencing game at Coachella on another level? Like of course if a brand invited us to come on an all-expenses paid trip, we ain't gonna say no but is anyone going for the music anymore? We talk all things festivals and how life is going atm so gear up for a ride. Got some thoughts on t…

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Seattle police lieutenant condemns Chief Diaz, says he enables department ‘serial harasser’ 4:12

2M ago4:12

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KUOW's Kim Malcolm talks to investigative reporter Ashley Hiruko about the allegations.By Ashley Hiruko

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Only murders in the roost: What springtime means for Seattle-area crow 'slumber party' 5:31

2M ago5:31

5:31

Before they return to their individual territories in early spring, many local crows can be found roosting together in the thousands in spots like the UW Bothell campus near State Route 522.By Kim Malcolm

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Thick'n'Juicy Live Set 30.03.24 1:34:00

3M ago1:34:00

1:34:00

Thick'n'Juicy Live Set 30.03.24 by DJ Alex TaylorBy DJ Alex Taylor

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#55 reflection recollection 26:24

3M ago26:24

26:24

Flashback Friday on a Wednesday!? This week we're looking back on the old lazy girl, back in the blog days where everything was spelt wrong but the graphics were perfection. Tbh the blogs were lit, as you'll soon hear about.... and if we say one you want to read let us know! Can't guarantee we finished it but we can guarantee whatever was in there …

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These Seattle area brewers want to change beer's bro image 4:00

3M ago4:00

4:00

Beer brewing has a reputation of being for bros with beards. But long ago, beer making was women’s work. Now, a growing number of Seattle area women are reclaiming that heritage.By Ruby de Luna

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After visiting space herself, former NASA astronaut educates future STEM stars in Seattle 6:53

3M ago6:53

6:53

According to NASA, just 280 people have visited the International Space Station. Dottie Metcalf-Lindenberger was one of them.By Kim Malcolm

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With pennies on the dollar and surprise notices, this nonprofit clears Washingtonians' medical debt 3:58

3M ago3:58

3:58

This nonprofit raises funding to pay off people’s medical debt — oftentimes without their prior knowledge. Now the group is partnering with a Seattle business owner to help some of the 400,000 Washingtonians who collectively owe roughly $4.2 billion worth of medical debt.By Diana Opong

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Boeing's next CEO should relocate to Seattle, analyst says 6:18

3M ago6:18

6:18

‘I think this is a case of the hole kept getting deeper for Boeing, and the board decided to stop digging.’ -Bill SaporitoBy Kim Malcolm

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10 years after Oso landslide, a new memorial is a gathering place for remembrance 7:23

3M ago7:23

7:23

It’s been 10 years since a massive landslide near the small village of Oso in Snohomish County killed 43 people, wiped out an entire neighborhood, and buried State Route 530 in mud. It was the deadliest landslide in U.S. history.By Kim Malcolm

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#54 to trend or not to trend 26:55

3M ago26:55

26:55

Whether you love them or hate them, trends are everywhere these days,. so the question is.. to trend or not to trend? Honestly, we don't know. but we will chat about it anyway. From the days or Smiggle to the infamous Stanley Cup, we talk about it all in this weeks episode of the Lazy Girl Guide. Enjoy the ep! xxx Got some thoughts on this? We’re a…

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The quest to find and photograph a historic Seattle mansion that may soon face demolition 4:51

3M ago4:51

4:51

Writer and amateur historian Jean Sherrard tells us about a Denny family mansion that may be on the chopping blockBy Rob Wood

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The high school drama program that helped launch Oscar hopeful Lily Gladstone sees its funding cut in half 4:59

3M ago4:59

4:59

‘There are some kids that all you need to do is expose them to things and they do the rest. And I feel that way about Lily.’ -former teacher Stephen MerlinoBy Paige Browning

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Nothing Is Real Live 2023 - The Q&A Sessions 44:02

4M ago44:02

44:02

Nothing Is Real Live 2023 - The Q&A Sessions At each of the Nothing Is Real live shows in 2023 we had a Q&A session. As a taster for the whole event, here are the sessions for Belfast on October 23rd (Before Now & Then) and Dublin on November 9th (After Now & Then). Live in Person from Belfast & Dublin, it’s Nothing Is Real. Website: nothingisrealp…

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New golden eagle to provide Yakama Nation with sacred ceremonial feathers 3:54

4M ago3:54

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Golden eagle feathers are sacred in many cultures. The Yakama Nation aviary is now home to a 1-year old golden eagle. That’s a big deal because it’s hard to get those feathers legally from the federally protected birds.By Courtney Flatt

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El Niño is 'on the wane.' What is in the forecast for Washington? 4:56

4M ago4:56

4:56

By Dyer Oxley

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#53 Dear Future Me xoxo 29:43

4M ago29:43

29:43

this week is all about Dear Future Me and we are dying at the letters Gig wrote to herself when she was younger. Also why did the chicken cross the road? Enjoy the ep! xxx Got some thoughts on this? We’re allllll ears peeps - join in the convo over on our Insta @thelazygirlguide Wanna hear more? Wanna keep the lazy train going? Please ‘subscribe’ o…

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Why older people and the immuno-compromised could need yet another Covid shot 4:54

4M ago4:54

4:54

Four-plus years after the first outbreak, people who've been vaccinated or who had Covid are still being infected. Where are we now?By Kim Malcolm

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Seattle's Emerald City Comic Con was an overwhelming joy for this budding fan 8:59

4M ago8:59

8:59

KUOW's Dyer Oxley and Katie Campbell venture out of the office to attend the Emerald City Comic Con in Downtown Seattle. The ECCC continues through Sunday at the Seattle Convention Center. For Katie, a first-time Comic Con attendee and self-proclaimed nerd, the event was overwhelming, inclusive and joyful.…

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Living Sport Podcast #54: Navigating Careers in Sport Beyond Teams 13:55

4M ago13:55

13:55

During our Living Sport Las Vegas 2024 International Sport Business Program, we sat down prior to horseback riding, a cultural experience apart of the program, with 4 of our 50 students and reflected on happenings and learnings from Las Vegas thus far. This session was hosted by Alicia Marinelli, Founder and CEO of Living Sport. This episode was fi…

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#52 WWLGGD (What Would Lazy Girl Guide Do) 29:37

4M ago29:37

29:37

The Lazy Girls are Back better than ever and ready for another action-packed, fun, fab season of giggles and good times. What more could you want? To kick it off the girls are tackling the big question of what would you do if you weren't worrying? If you're looking for an answer, this isn't the podcast for you, but if you're looking for two girls w…

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We've joined the podcast Seattle Now. Find us over there! 2:40

4M ago2:40

2:40

Paige Browning talks with Seattle Now host Patricia Murphy about exciting changes for KUOW's flagship news podcast. This podcast has moved to a new feed! We've joined forces with KUOW's Seattle Now. Search for Seattle Now on your favorite podcast app and subscribe, or click the links below: Seattle Now on Spotify Seattle Now on Apple Podcasts…

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