Best Bellevue Washington Podcasts (2024)

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Warning - Risks of Neighborhood Decline When Investing in Real Estate 28:19

12h ago28:19

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Warning - Risks of Neighborhood Decline When Investing in Real Estate Everything in life has risks. Not investing adds certain types of risks, while investing adds other risks. One risk that some real estate investors face is the possibility that the neighborhood they're investing in will decline, causing values and/or rents to drop. So, how do we …

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Who was the anonymous donor behind the Denny Blaine playground? 11:22

37m ago11:22

11:22

Summer is almost here, last weekend, temperatures climbed into the 80s throughout the Puget Sound area. And for many, warm temperatures mean trips to the beach and swims in Lake Washington. Heading out to swim this past weekend was extra sweet for some beachgoers: the community at Denny Blaine, a beach popular with Seattle’s queer community. It’s o…

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The Cowboy who became a Stuntman: Yakima Canutt 15:57

17m ago15:57

15:57

Soundside host Libby Denkmann sits down with Mossback's Northwest host Knute Berger to talk about the Colfax, WA man who made "Stuntman" a profession - Yakima Canutt.By Libby Denkmann

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What's the future of the UW's pro-Palestinian encampment? It depends who you ask 22:47

2d ago22:47

22:47

KUOW Director of Community Engagement Zaki Hamid sat down with Soundside to talk about his experience speaking with students, faculty, and counter-protestors at the University of Washington about the pro-Palestine movement.By Zaki Barak Hamid

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Another blow to Boeing: Feds say it hasn’t lived up to its deal in the wake of two deadly crashes 18:23

20h ago18:23

18:23

Good news is a shrinking rarity for Boeing these days. The latest: The Department of Justice announced Tuesday that Boeing has violated a settlement related to the deadly 737 Max 8 crashes in 2018 and 2019. The decision opens the door for potential prosecution and is the latest blow to fall for the company, which faces its most existential crisis i…

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How early and often should women get mammograms? 12:04

20h ago12:04

12:04

New guidance from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends women should get a mammogram every other year starting at age 40 and continuing until age 74. With so much at stake, it’s important to stay in the know. Soundside spoke with Dr. Janie Lee, professor of Radiology at the University of Washington and the director of breast imaging se…

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Juvenile crime is up in King County. Officials can’t agree about how to handle it 20:55

3h ago20:55

20:55

As juvenile crime rates surge in King County, there is little consensus over what is causing the trend or how to respond to it.By Ann Dornfeld

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What's next for the Gates Foundation? 28:51

1h ago28:51

28:51

Melinda French Gates says she is leaving the foundation that bears her name. She announced Monday she will depart the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to focus on other charitable ventures. The foundation headquartered in Seattle is the largest philanthropic organization in the world. This year, it plans to spend 8 and half billion dollars on caus…

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Who let the Bobs out? What the Ferguson doppelgangers say about Washington’s top-two primary 22:31

2d ago22:31

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Over the weekend news broke that in addition to current Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson, two more people named "Bob Ferguson" would also be running for governor. By Monday's withdrawal deadline, the "Bob" party looked to be winding down: both of the newcomer Bob Fergusons dropped out of the governor's race. But some officials say the…

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Lost Patients live show explores what's next for mental healthcare 49:31

1h ago49:31

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In the podcast "Lost Patients," journalists Will James, Sydney Brownstone ,and Esmy Jimenez explored why so many people with severe mental illness in Washington state are not getting the care they need.By Libby Denkmann

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How to Analyze a Duplex 21:00

3h ago21:00

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How to Analyze a Duplex Some real estate investors are sensitive to their ability to get ten 30-year fixed rate financing loans and would prefer to fill those loan spots with larger purchases than just single family rental homes. One way to do that is to buy more expensive properties like duplexes, triplexes or fourplexes. In this class, James will…

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A night on patrol with Seattle's 'real-life superheroes' 17:46

4d ago17:46

17:46

A group of volunteer vigilantes are fighting crime in the dark of the night. Soundside producer Alec Cowan recently joined two heroes on patrol to hear more about the work local superheroes are doing.By Diana Opong

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Transforming nuclear waste to glass: Hanford cleanup plans take a step forward 13:43

21h ago13:43

13:43

After four years of closed door negotiations, the Department of Energy, EPA, and WA Ecology released a revised plan to clean up 56 million gallons of nuclear waste at the Hanford site in Central Washington. Much of that waste will be turned into glass. We can only make Soundside because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to…

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Elementary school closures could be on the way for SPS families 18:20

32m ago18:20

18:20

Like many school districts across the state and country, Seattle Public Schools is staring down a shaky financial future. The district is projecting a $105 million dollar budget shortfall next school year. Soundside host Libby Denkmann talks with SPS School Board President Liza Rankin about what these potential closures could mean for educators, fa…

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Seattle parents call in attorneys over school district's highly capable program changes 16:34

19h ago16:34

16:34

In late April, the PTAs at Cascadia and Decatur Elementaries, two highly capable cohort schools, retained a lawyer and sent a letter to the district outlining concerns about the changes to the highly capable program. The letter alleges that SPS doesn’t have the resources to adequately implement the neighborhood school model. And so closing the coho…

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Lily Gladstone chronicles Blackfeet Nation's reunion with buffalo in new SIFF documentary 19:40

2d ago19:40

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She’s an Oscar nominee, a Golden Globe winner, and the pride of Mountlake Terrace High School. And now, Lily Gladstone has an executive producer credit for her work with "Bring Them Home" a new documentary screening at SIFF next week.By Libby Denkmann

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Seattle researchers are hunting for asteroids with the power of THOR 11:09

6d ago11:09

11:09

Soundside host Libby Denkmann sits down with Dr. Joachim Moeyens of UW's DiRAC Institute to talk about the algorithm that has helped discover over 27,000 new asteroids in our solar system.By Libby Denkmann

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A snowball that became an avalanche. Lessons from the financial struggles of the Bellevue Arts Museum 13:38

20h ago13:38

13:38

What started as an art fair made it big in 2001, when the Bellevue Arts Museum opened its brand-new building on the corner of 6th Street and Bellevue Way. But in the decades since opening its doors, BAM has struggled financially, and in recent reporting, the Seattle Times’ Margo Vansynghel found that a recent fundraiser was just one symptom of larg…

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'Menopause is not a bad word.' New bill aims to increase awareness, reduce stigma 23:14

2h ago23:14

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Proposed federal legislation is bringing attention to an understudied and overlooked part of every woman's life — menopause.By Libby Denkmann

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Boeing's Starliner launch delayed by last minute scrub 12:15

2h ago12:15

12:15

Soundside host Libby Denkmann speaks with space & science journalist Jonathan O’Callaghan about Boeing's latest scrubbed Starliner mission, and what's next.By Libby Denkmann

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What would the reclassification of cannabis mean for Washington state businesses, researchers? 23:27

2d ago23:27

23:27

An historic shift to American drug policy is on the way. The United States Drug Enforcement Administration is poised to reclassify cannabis from a Schedule I drug to Schedule III. Weed’s longtime classification has put it at odds with laws in several states, including Washington. We can only make Soundside because listeners support us. Make the sho…

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'It’s like you have 80 sisters.' Rat City Roller Derby hearkens back to indie Seattle roots 16:00

20h ago16:00

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Soundside heads to Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park for the 20th Anniversary of Rat City Roller Derby!By Paige Browning

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Graffiti was carved into their windows. The city wants these Seattle bars to fix it or pay up 12:20

2d ago12:20

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The city of Seattle issued warnings to two businesses about some very unique graffiti on their front windows. It's prompted the question: Who's responsible for graffiti cleanup?By Sarah Leibovitz

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Climbing the Property Ladder: From First Condo to Million-Dollar Dream Home | Buy This First! 29:16

3d ago29:16

29:16

Imagine kicking off your real estate journey with a smart condo purchase and watching it pave the way to your dream home. Join Bryan LaFlame from Movement Mortgage and me, Aaron Morrow, as we unravel the truth about climbing the property ladder. We're peeling back the layers on home ownership strategies, showing you that the old-school mindset of r…

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How to Analyze Deals with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) 12:36

3d ago12:36

12:36

How to Calculate PMI If you're a house hacker, Nomad™, investor buying properties with less than 20% down, or buying creatively where the seller has PMI, you'll want to make sure you know how to analyze deals that have Private Mortgage Insurance. In this mini-class, James will cover how to analyze deals that have PMI, with an emphasis on doing it u…

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As a teen, they found belonging at this LGBTQ+ youth center. Now, they're paying it forward 12:59

3d ago12:59

12:59

Soundside revisits a story produced by RadioActive alum Avery Styer back in 2016. Eight years ago, Avery took us to a space in Capitol Hill that had a special spot in their life - Lambert House, a community center for LGBTQ+ youth. Since that original story, Avery has aged out of the youth programs Lambert House currently offers, but that doesn’t m…

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Can King County actually close its youth jail? It's not so simple, audit finds 23:24

4d ago23:24

23:24

In 2020, amid racial justice protests, King County Executive Dow Constantine vowed to close a newly-built youth detention facility in the next five years.A new county audit of the facility, called the Judge Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center, points out the complications of actually accomplishing Constantine’s goal.…

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What former Binance CEO's money laundering conviction could mean for crypto crime 14:32

4d ago14:32

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This week a Seattle federal court sentenced Changpeng Zhao -- founder and former CEO of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance -- to four months in prison. In contrast to the high-profile case of FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, who used his crypto exchange to defraud billions of dollars from its users, Zhao pled guilty to not doing more to…

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Washington spends big on early education. So, why is it so hard to get your kid into preschool? 12:43

4d ago12:43

12:43

Washington ranked 33rd in preschool access for 4-year-olds. Yet Washington ranks eighth in terms of spending. So, what gives?By Diana Opong

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Hear it again: How Stephanie Land took on hunger and higher education 34:47

4d ago34:47

34:47

In this encore broadcast, Soundside guest host Diana Opong revisits a conversation with author Stephanie Land. Land had just published a book about her experience of going to college as a single mother, and the struggles she faced working towards her degree. Her second book is titled “Class, A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education.”…

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Low snowpack plus dry summer means tough choices for Eastern Washington farmers 18:10

17d ago18:10

18:10

Soundside host Libby Denkmann sits down with NW News Network correspondent Anna King to talk about the impacts drought has on Farmers out in Eastern WA.By Libby Denkmann

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How tech titans profit off the anxiety of relentless change 16:52

5d ago16:52

16:52

Investigative reporter and economist Loretta Napoleoni tracks the rise of 'tech titans' in her new book, “Technocapitalism: the Rise of the New Robber Barons and the Fight for the Common Good." She argues they have used technology to become massively wealthy at a high cost to most of the rest of us. We can only make Soundside because listeners supp…

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How loopholes in Washington state law can protect abusive school staff 15:09

5d ago15:09

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In Washington state, if a teacher or other certified school staff commits serious misconduct, like abuse, districts are required to report that to the state for investigation – and possibly the revocation of that person’s certification to work in schools.By Libby Denkmann

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"They've had enough": Current and former SPD officers step forward with harassment complaints 8:50

16d ago8:50

8:50

Four female Seattle police officers have told the city that they intend to sue over sexual discrimination, harassment, and a hostile work environment.By Libby Denkmann

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Would a transfer portal alter the spirit of high school sports? 14:57

6d ago14:57

14:57

The WIAA, which governs high schools sports in Washington, briefly flirted with loosening transfer rules for student athletes this year. The potential changes raised concerns among coaches. We can only make Soundside because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/soundside…

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Amazon's rise to the top explained in 'The Everything War' 26:01

6d ago26:01

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As Amazon faces a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, a new book is out with a fresh look at how it went from a Bellevue garage to a sprawling empire of online retail, cloud computing, and logistics — and a political lightning rod.By Libby Denkmann

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Is it Better to Pay Off Properties with Cash Flow or In Full When Nomading™? 35:59

23d ago35:59

35:59

In many cases—not all, but many cases—real estate investors can speed up the time it takes to become financially independent by choosing to pay off the mortgages on their properties early. Sometimes it makes sense to take every extra dollar beyond a healthy amount of reserves and aggressively pay off properties as quickly as possible. Other times, …

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TikTok creators in Western Washington consider the potential impact of a national ban 18:44

19d ago18:44

18:44

A new law that could outlaw TikTok in the U.S. in 2025 has content creators in Western Washington worried about the future of their business model.By Diana Opong

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Films directed by women are the rule, not the exception, at CASCADIA film fest in Bellingham 36:47

10d ago36:47

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A film fest this weekend in Bellingham is dedicated to highlighting distinct and diverse works from women filmmakers from around the world. It’s called The CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival and it kicked off Thursday, April 25. Soundside guest host Diana Opong caught up with a panel of CASCADIA featured directors to discuss their experie…

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Nurses, technicians, and medical assistants win payout from Providence 8:36

10d ago8:36

8:36

Tens of thousands of Providence nurses, technicians, and medical assistants are about to get their slice of a big payout — totaling $220 million. That major chunk of change comes as part of a verdict in a class action wage theft lawsuit. It was filed on behalf of hourly workers against Providence Health & Services.…

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Is there life on... Saturn? A small moon orbiting the sixth planet has scientists' attention 14:29

19d ago14:29

14:29

Soundside host Diana Opong sits down with UW scientist Fabien Klenner to talk about the recent discoveries from Enceladus, one of the moons of Saturn.By Diana Opong

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Can we combat climate change by brightening clouds? 13:51

23d ago13:51

13:51

Scientists gathered on the flight deck of a decommissioned aircraft carrier this month to test a technology to assist with cloud brightening. The idea is basically to make clouds more reflective so they bounce more of the sun’s rays back out to space. Theoretically cooling the earth and combating global warming. It’s the first time such a test has …

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How do people escape the 'churn' and enter recovery? 26:00

12d ago26:00

26:00

In the final episode of Lost Patients, a partnership between KUOW and The Seattle Times, host Will James and reporter Sydney Brownstone look at stories of recovery. Soundside speaks with host Will James and reporter Sydney Brownstone about why they chose to end the series with this topic and how a date at a cemetery was the impetus for this project…

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If Microsoft has a security breach, are government agencies at risk? 24:42

12d ago24:42

24:42

Soundside host Diana Opong sits down with cybersecurity journalist Eric Geller & cybersecurity researcher Quentin Hodgson to talk about the recent report about security issues at Microsoft.By Diana Opong

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Unlocking Generational Wealth Conversations with Mike McGrann 49:24

13d ago49:24

49:24

In this episode of What's Next? from Parcion Private Wealth, host Terry Cook and guest Mike McGrann, from the Fidelity Center for Family Engagement, discuss legacy preservation and wealth communication. They tackle fears surrounding wealth's impact on future generations and strategies for constructive family dialogue. As a subject matter expert on …

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WA Republicans throw weight behind MAGA candidate Semi Bird 15:04

18d ago15:04

15:04

Washington state Republicans gathered in Spokane over the weekend to throw support behind a candidate for governor and other key offices. After a rowdy back and forth over whether the party would endorse at all, former Richland school board member Semi Bird emerged with the official GOP stamp of approval for the governor’s race. The decision sends …

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Boeing's safety culture gets a closer look on Capitol Hill 14:32

23d ago14:32

14:32

The investigation into Boeing’s safety culture, and what led up to the 737 Max blowout over Portland in January has made its way to Capitol Hill.By Diana Opong

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What's at the core of new apple creation at Washington State University? 16:22

13d ago16:22

16:22

Soundside host Diana Opong sits down with WSU horticulturalist and fruit breeder Kate Evans to talk about the science behind creating the new WA64 apple.By Diana Opong

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Green Living Investments: Mastering Seattle's Eco-Friendly Real Estate Market | Strategies for Buyers and Savvy Home Improvements 39:59

28d ago39:59

39:59

Unlock the secrets of thriving in Seattle's green real estate market with your hosts, Aaron Morrow and mortgage maestro Bryan LaFlame. This week, we're peeling back the layers of what it means to invest in eco-friendly living spaces, from the price premiums of green-certified homes to the long-term savings they offer. Find out how to navigate the N…

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Deal Alchemy™ - Residential vs Commercial Property 14:48

30d ago14:48

14:48

Deal Alchemy™ - Residential vs Commercial Property Deal Alchemy™ is all about manipulating the returns you're earning on your investments. Often, this is done through the choices we make when selecting the investment property and the strategies we choose to implement. For example, you could choose to invest in residential properties where your tena…

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