Catch up on the local headlines of the day with the "KUOW Newsroom" podcast. One podcast feed, all the great local reporting you expect from KUOW and NPR. Headline summaries posted every weekday around 5 p.m. Special features and interviews posted throughout the day. We're trying out some new formats on this feed. Let us know what you think at newsroom@kuow.org.
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Booming is an economy podcast from a city that (almost) never stops growing. The Seattle area's been home to many booms over the years. It’s brought jobs, people and wealth to the region, but also real growing pains that people here feel every day. In Booming, KUOW economy reporters Joshua McNichols and Monica Nickelsburg explore hidden connections between technology, cities, work and our day-to-day experiences. We’ll ask the important question: how can more of us benefit from the booms and ...
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A podcast about the candidates, policies, and perspectives shaping the Pacific Northwest. Produced by KUOW in Seattle. There’s a lot to wade through when it comes to Washington State politics. The drama, the facts, the money, and the movers and shakers. In Sound Politics KUOW host Libby Denkmann and politics reporter Scott Greenstone go beyond the ballot to guide you through what’s happening in local politics, why it matters, and how you can use your vote to make a difference. New episodes e ...
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Host Bill Radke and guests make sense of the week's news. New episode every Friday.
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Get to know the PNW and each other.
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Discover original short-run audio series produced by KUOW, Seattle’s NPR news station. KUOW Shorts is created in collaboration with local journalists, artists, storytellers, and community members.
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Hear KUOW and NPR award-winning hosts and reporters from around the globe present some of the nation's best reporting of the day's events, interviews, analysis and reviews.
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Let the Kids Dance! is a seven-part series documenting the rise and fall of Seattle's Teen Dance Ordinance — a local law that for nearly two decades made it illegal for young people to attend concerts.
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A true story of family, fraud, land and power in the American West. Ghost Herd is a joint production of KUOW and Northwest Public Broadcasting, both members of the NPR Network.
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A smart, daily podcast for a curious city. Seattle Now brings you quick, informal, and hyper-local news updates every weekday.
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Host Bill Radke leads in-depth conversations about what matters today in Seattle and beyond.
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"THE WILD with Chris Morgan" explores how nature survives and thrives alongside (and often despite) humans. Taking listeners across the Pacific Northwest and around the world, host Chris Morgan explores wildlife and the complex web of ecosystems they inhabit. He also tells the stories of people working in and protecting the wild around us.
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Second Wave, a new podcast from KUOW and PRX, explores the Vietnamese-American refugee experience.
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An award-winning podcast about modern-day artifacts of Asian American life, hosted by poet and museologist Shin Yu Pai.
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Stories produced by students participating in our youth media program. Learn more about the intensive, fun and free introductory radio journalism workshops we offer throughout the year.
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SoundQs is a podcast fueled by listener curiosity and answers questions about Seattle and the Puget Sound region.
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Readings, debates, lectures from around Seattle, and so much more. Hear fascinating talks by authors, intellectuals, officials and regular folks with important stories recorded live.
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It started with books. Today, Amazon is transforming virtually every facet of the American consumer economy. Primed explores what happened when Amazon set up shop in Seattle, what might be in store for its next headquarters, and how this iconic company is changing life as we know it.
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terrestrial explores the choices we make in a world we have changed. Host Ashley Ahearn travels the country to bring listeners stories about people making personal choices in the face of environmental change.
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What the DNC revealed about Harris' plan for immigration
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Republicans have accused Presidential candidate Kamala Harris of being weak on immigration. At this week’s Democratic National Convention, the party sent a clear message about Harris’ stance.By Jasmine Garsd
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NASA will bring stranded astronauts back on SpaceX — not Boeing's Starliner
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NASA had been weighing whether it would be safe enough to return two astronauts to Earth on Boeing's Starliner.By Nell Greenfieldboyce
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A re-organized Wagner Group is being led by Putin and targeting Africa
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'Track Change' podcast follows 4 incarcerated men as they record an album
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Garland Carr, featured on the podcast Track Change, was recently released from prison. NPR's Adrian Ma talks to him about how he's adjusting to life on the outside.By Mallory Yu
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NPR investigates harassment accusations against former top aide of Eric Garcetti
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NPR uncovered new allegations of sexual harassment against a former top adviser to the U.S. ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, and new questions about whether Garcetti lied under oath.By Tom Dreisbach
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After years of running the Beer Mile, the record holder considers stepping away
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NPR's Adrian Ma speaks with Canadian runner Corey Bellemore about holding the world record for running the beer mile and why this year's race may be his last.By Vincent Acovino
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Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan could be nation’s first Indigenous woman to serve as governor
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Flanagan, a former state lawmaker and children’s advocate, would ascend to the office if Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz win in November.By Dana Ferguson
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Phoenix has set a record for the most nights with a low temperature of 90 degrees or higher. Climate change is accelerating the number of hot nights more quickly than hot days.By Katherine Davis-Young
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NPR's Music team brings their favorite songs released this week.By Stephen Thompson
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Understanding Nebraska’s dueling abortion initiatives
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Nebraska voters will face two competing abortion question on the ballot this fall - one in favor of expanding abortion access and one opposed.By Mary Louise Kelly
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The U.S. Open swings into action next week in New York City. In addition to the action on the court, the grand slam tennis tournament is already dealing with doping of the world's top-ranked male player.By Becky Sullivan
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Health officials are planning another fall campaign designed to encourage everyone six months and older to get updated COVID and flu vaccines, but are scaling back the recommendation for RSV vaccines.By Rob Stein
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A newly released report from the National Institutes of Health says fluoride in drinking water at twice the recommended limit is associated with lower IQ in children.By Pien Huang
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Takeaways from Vice President Harris' nomination acceptance speech and the Democrats' big week in Chicago.By Domenico Montanaro
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Dhruv channels emotional turbulence into 'Private Blizzard,' his debut album
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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to singer Dhruv, whose career was launched by a Tik Tok viral hit, about his debut album 'Private Blizzard.'By Jonaki Mehta
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes a wartime visit to UkraineBy Greg Myre
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Trump refines his message at a rally in Arizona
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Trump speaks at his first rally since the Democratic convention, giving him a chance to refine his message now that Harris is the official nominee.By Ailsa Chang
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A California shooting of a Sikh separtist fuels suspicion
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A gunman opened fire on a moving car carrying a Sikh separatist, fueling suspicion the shooting may have been targeting his activism.By Ryan Lucas
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Week in Review: Democratic National Convention, Summer Freedom Fest, and Costco
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Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Washington Policy Center’s David Boze, and KUOW’s Libby Denkman and Dyer Oxley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By KUOW News and Information
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Vice President Harris takes center stage at the Democratic National Convention tonight. Here's what to expect.By KUOW Staff
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Sound Politics is at the Democratic National Convention! Sound Politics co-hosts Libby Denkmann and Scott Greenstone are breaking down highlights from the convention so far, and how the Washington state delegation is showing up - and showing out. And later, Libby will take listeners to Redmond for a kind of counter-programming for local conservativ…
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How a battle over owls points to a bigger question in conservation
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Last winter, federal officials with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a program to save the perpetually threatened northern spotted owl. The problem? Invasive barred owls are crowding out our local forest -- they're bigger, and more aggressive. The solution? Culling half a million of those owls over the next 30 years. On its face, the is…
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The battle for Public Lands Commissioner turns to a recount
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At this point, most of Washington’s primary election results have been called. Bob Ferguson will face Dave Reichert in the race for governor. Tanya Woo and Alexis Mercedes Rinck are vying for a spot on the Seattle City Council. Goodspaceguy once again failed to get onto the November ballot. But – in one race, the drama has remained at a fever pitch…
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Inside the battle between Google and California newsrooms
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Google and the state of California are paying 250 million dollars over the next five years to California news outlets, and research AI technology they say will assist journalists.By Vincent Acovino
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A drug that restores brain metabolism could help treat Alzheimer's
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A drug that restores brain metabolism in mouse models of Alzheimer's also improved cognitive function. The discovery could help researchers find additional pathways to combating the symptoms of this brain disease, beyond the telltale amyloid plaques and tau tangles that are hallmarks of Alzheimer's.By Jon Hamilton
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During the summer in Alaska, tourists can find a wintery dog mushing experience on the Norris Glacier near Juneau. A dog sledding camp there helps mushers maintain a steady income during the off-season, and keeps the dogs in running shape.By Clarise Larson
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