Best Levi Washington Podcasts (2024)

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Data centers put WA clean energy goals in jeopardy 20:52

7m ago20:52

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Across vast stretches of rural Washington, large boxy warehouses have popped up between fields of potatoes. They contain the humming infrastructure that the tech industry and users rely on to store documents in the cloud, access streaming videos, or perform internet searches. It’s easy to see why companies put data centers in this part of the state…

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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 762 - The NCAA levies penalties on Jim. Beat writer Aaron McMann from MLive joins me 36:08

30m ago36:08

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The NCAA stuck it to Jim this week. Now we wait for the next NOA draft leak, or maybe even the official release. Who knows. What we do know is that Team 145 is in pads and the competition at QB is intense. Joining us this week with his thoughts on all of that is beat writer Aaron McMann from MLiveBy Mike Fitzpatrick

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SOB 456 - My Four-Hour John Mayall Tribute 4:04:23

1h ago4:04:23

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John Mayall 4-hour Tribute Various Various Various John Mayall R.I.P. at 90 - Larry Coryell-Eddie Harris/Les McCann Higher Consciousness - Compared to What Barefoot Boy - 1971 & Swiss Movement - 1969 Flying Dutchman & Atlantic Records Latest SOB ID - John Mayall Crying by Mayall USA Union - 1970 w/Sugarcane Harris, Harvey Mandel & Larry Taylor Poly…

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Community of Point Roberts divided as tourists are slow to return 15:25

6m ago15:25

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Summer is in full swing with clogged hiking trails, packed ferries, and the smells of backyard barbeques. But while many of you might be visiting tourist towns in the Cascades or near a Puget Sound Island, one Washington tourist town has been struggling: Point Roberts, our favorite local exclave. It’s a peninsula, surrounded by water on three sides…

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Breaking down Washington's 2024 primary election 23:30

7m ago23:30

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Yesterday, thousands of Washingtonians dug through the pile of mail sitting on their hallway table. They found their primary ballot - maybe even their voter pamphlet - and took time to vote. Congratulations to all who did. Wear that new “I voted” sticker with pride. Because there were a lot of important things to consider in this year’s primary ele…

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What to know about Covid and the Summer Surge 12:15

14m ago12:15

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Have your friends been canceling on you because they’re sick? Coworkers on prolonged absence because your entire team came down with a bug? Feeling a sniffle yourself lately? This summer, The CDC says more than a dozen states across the US are seeing “very high” spikes in COVID cases. But now that we’re a few years past the pandemic, what’s the res…

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Better, Faster, Farther and the revolutionary impact of women runners 28:24

14m ago28:24

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It’s track and field week at the Paris Olympics. Yesterday, the women’s 800 wrapped up with Keeley Hodgkinson of Great Britain taking the top spot. As exciting as an Olympics track event always is, it didn’t compare with nearly 100 years ago, when women were first allowed to run this race. Then, it was a media frenzy. And not because of the pure aw…

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Seattle Synchro's small but mighty part in this year's Olympic games 8:45

10m ago8:45

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The Paris 2024 Olympics are in full swing. Tomorrow (Wednesday the 7th) is the final day of competition for the artistic swim teams - better known to many by the sport’s old name: synchronized swimming. This is the first time in 16 years that the American team has qualified for the Olympics. And, two members of that team come from right here, in Se…

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Voter Turnout and YOU! Elections Officials share their thoughts on the Primary 13:56

2h ago13:56

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It’s primary election day. Over a million Washingtonians have already turned in their ballots. If you’re not one of those early voters, you’re not alone. About 80% of registered voters have opted to wait until the last few hours, if they’re voting at all. Perhaps it’s procrastination; perhaps you plumb forgot. Maybe you just really prefer casting a…

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Nearly 99% of WA ballots are accepted, what's going on with the 1% that aren't? 14:54

19m ago14:54

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When I say the one percent, what do you think of? Is it the ultrawealthy? A phrase coined during the Occupy Movement? Is it the second wateriest form of milk on the market? This story is about a different group of one percenters, it’s primary election season, after all, and we’re talking about voters who have their ballots rejected in Washington. O…

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As wildfires burst through, ranchers fight to protect their herds and homes 15:30

21m ago15:30

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Fueled by dry weather and high temperatures, wildfires across the Northwest have now burned more than 1 million acres. On Friday, Governor Jay Inslee declared a statewide emergency to unlock more firefighting resources. As of now, those dozens of fires across Washington and Oregon have put thousands of people under evacuation notice. But for cattle…

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Episode 266 with Adam Francilia 1:17:30

5h ago1:17:30

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Episode 266 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features an in-person interview with trainer Adam Francilia, whose client list features more than a dozen NHL goalies, including two-time Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck. In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Francilia walks us through s…

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Seattle City Council's SOAP and SODA Zones, explained 15:32

23h ago15:32

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Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison and Councilmember Cathy Moore say they have a plan to give the city a new tool to help fight drug trafficking and prostitution. Last Thursday they introduced a pair of ordinances that would create a number of “safe zones” in the city -- typically called Stay out of Drug Areas (or SODA) and Stay Out of Areas of Pros…

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Episode 298 - Cure For Athlete's Foot? Need Test Subjects 1:49:20

35m ago1:49:20

1:49:20

RUNDOWN Mitch shares a story about leading a successful campaign to reinstate Pat O'Day as the voice of Seafair on a local TV station. Pat O'Day, an expert storyteller, entertained listeners with stories ranging from music icons to quirky medical facts (athlete's foot cure). Updates on Gold Medal Olympians, Novak Djokovic and Scotty Scheffler, watc…

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SOB 453 - Features: More David Sanborn & "Papa' John DeFrancesco + Christian McBride, Bill Kreutzman, Clarence Spady & Ernest Ranglin 4:00:37

1h ago4:00:37

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Artist Song Album Label Notes - Kinks Gallon of Gas - ID Low Budget - 1979 & 45 RPM Single Arista Records 2023 Gasoline & Oil ID - David Sanborn 7th Ave. by Victor Lewis w/Hiram Bullock, Rosalinda deLeon, Herb Bushler & Jumma Santos David Sanborn - 1976 - Seff Titled Warner Bros. Remembering David Sanborn - "Papa" John DeFrancesco Moanin' by Bobby …

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Letter Spotlight: Friendships between sisters-in-law (plus roommates, cousins, and neighbors) 18:21

1h ago18:21

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Episode #107: I rarely cover family relationships on Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship, but I consistently receive letters about sisters-in-law so I realized it was time to broach the topic. Let me first say, I have a wonderful relationship with my sisters-in-law. I'm lucky! I was still able to take what I know about getting along (or not) …

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The Race for District 3: Leslie Lewallen 24:25

27m ago24:25

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We’re headed back to Washington’s 3rd Congressional District – which includes the southwest corner of the state, from Long Beach to Mount Adams, and from Yelm down to Vancouver. It’s expected once again to be the site of one of the closest House races in the country – the Cook political report rates it as one of only 22 “tossup” contests in 2024. D…

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Amid mergers and layoffs, how is Seattle's theater scene doing? 38:04

5d ago38:04

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There has been an onslaught of news in Seattle’s theater community. Earlier this year, Seattle Rep announced it was laying off the majority of its artistic staff. The non-profit theater’s subscription base is half of what it was before the pandemic. And that isn’t the only change in the theater world: The 5TH Avenue Theatre is shutting down its new…

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WA race for head of public schools is heating up 12:34

5d ago12:34

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August is right around the corner and that means schools are getting ready for the academic year. While kids are hanging onto a few more weeks of summer, voters are getting ready to determine who will oversee Washington’s public schools. The incumbent, Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal, is facing some challengers in the primary on …

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Tumbleweeds, a Northwest nuisance, are taking home decor by storm 14:29

37m ago14:29

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The scene opens on a dusty street. Weathered wooden buildings with false fronts line either side of the street, as two gunslingers line up at high noon. A lone tumbleweed drifts across the street… which, actually, is the problem we’re here to discuss today. Tumbleweeds, also known as Russian thistle, are an invasive plant here in the United States.…

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The Columbia River is FULL of Shad! 14:23

1h ago14:23

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For generations, native Chinook salmon have made their spring migration up the Columbia River… But over the past few decades, as their population has dwindled, salmon have been overtaken by a non-native species of fish hailing from the East Coast - THE SHAD. Shad runs now number in the millions, while just about 700 thousand native Chinook make the…

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"Harris needs to listen to us" - an uncommitted delegate gets ready for the Democratic Convention 18:08

1h ago18:08

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The U.S. presidential race has undergone a big transformation. But has anything changed for Democrats who voted "uncommitted" in Washington state's presidential primary? As the party prepares to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris in a virtual role call vote, an uncommitted delegate says Harris needs to show more separation from President Biden o…

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Episode 265 with Devon Levi 1:05:37

6d ago1:05:37

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Episode 265 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features an in-person sit down with Devon Levi of the Buffalo Sabres. In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Levi reflects on his first full season as a pro, including the benefits of -- and lessons learned from -- splitting time between the Sab…

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Healing After Being Dropped From a Group of (Adult) Friends: Meghan Judge 34:30

2h ago34:30

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Episode #106: Welcome to Dear Nina, Conversations About Friendship. Today is a tough topic, and I'm not going to promise you that we come to an easy solution at the end. The fallout from losing the friendship of an entire group is a heartache that takes tremendous time to heal. Today's guest, is still in that healing process. I spoke to writer and …

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As companies run out of training data, regulators want more guardrails for AI 26:16

3d ago26:16

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Each year we can count on the reliable passing of the seasons: the leaves falling in Autumn, winter blooming into spring, and if you’re following tech, the reliable attempt – yet again – at a federal data privacy bill in the U.S. Congress. Back in April, two Washington legislators – Democrat Senator Maria Cantwell and Republican Representative Cath…

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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 761 - Football preview with John Borton from The Wolverine Magazine 37:31

21m ago37:31

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The NCAA readies their NOA against Michigan. With all of that swirling around the program Coach Sherrone Moore and Team 145 will hit the practice field and begin preparations to defend their B10 and National Championships. Joining me this week is John Borton from The Wolverine Magazine.By Mike Fitzpatrick

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New city legislation takes aim at street racing 19:52

16m ago19:52

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In a move aimed at curbing street racing, the Seattle City Council recently approved stricter penalties for people who participate in, or are spectators of, the activity. A blog post by the city specifically noted a street racing event from July of last year as an influence on the legislation. Three people were wounded and one was killed during the…

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Episode 297 - Trading, Hitting, Scoring & Winning! 1:59:50

17m ago1:59:50

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RUNDOWN Did Nadia Comaneci’s historic perfect 10 at the 1976 Olympics inspire Mitch's career in sports broadcasting? How could it not. Baseball's trade deadline fast approaching and the Mariners strike a deal. Also, do you remember that controversial extortion attempt involving Seahawks' Byron Murphy II? Mariners No-Table discuss the recent offensi…

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SOB 452 - Features: More David Sanborn, Tom Scott, Bernard Purdie, Grant Green, Lee Morgan, Big John Patton & Marcus Miller 4:06:47

1d ago4:06:47

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- Bernard Herrmann Twilight Zone - End Title - Dream Theme 40th Anniversary Twilight Zone - 1st Season - 1959 Silva Treasury - 4CD's 2022 SOB Twilight Zone Theme - Tom Scott Woodstock by Joni Mitchell Great Scott! - 1973 A&M Tom Scott - 76 - David Sanborn Sophisticated Squaw by Victor Lewis w/Hiram Bullock, Herb Bushler, Rosalinda de Leon + David S…

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The Race for Governor: Semi Bird 27:56

27m ago27:56

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There are 28 candidates running for Governor in the August 6th Primary. So, if you’re a Washington voter and feeling a little overwhelmed, you’re not alone. On Soundside we’re keeping it simple. This week we’re interviewing the top 4 candidates in terms of polling and fundraising. So far, we’ve spoken with Dave Reichert, Bob Ferguson, and Mark Mull…

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The Race for Governor: Bob Ferguson 18:23

7m ago18:23

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All this week we're talking to the top polling candidates running for governor in Washington state. Voters, when you finally crack that August 6th primary ballot envelope open, you will see there are 28 people vying for governor of the Evergreen State, that's a lot so we're talking to the four men who lead the pack in fundraising and polling, and n…

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The Race for Governor: Mark Mullet 28:03

14d ago28:03

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For the first time in 12 years, there is no incumbent running for Governor in the state. And since Gov. Jay Inslee decided he would not seek a fourth term in office, dozens of candidates have thrown their hat in the ring to replace him. This week I’m talking to the four men who lead the pack in fundraising and polling. Next on the list, Democratic …

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Episode 264 with Dan DePalma 1:25:13

13d ago1:25:13

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Episode 264 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fantastic and informative interview with Dan De Palma, the long-time coach of the Kamloops Blazers in the WHL. In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, De Palma shares invaluable insights and lessons on coaching and development from 18 …

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Is Kamala Harris a lock for the Democratic nomination? 12:09

10m ago12:09

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Vice President Kamala Harris is quickly gaining momentum as a potential successor for President Joe Biden in November. But there’s still one major event that will define this year’s Democratic campaign: The Democratic National Convention. The convention will take place from August 19-22 in Chicago. President Biden, who clinched his primary victorie…

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As Harris steps forward, WA congresswoman says racist and sexist tropes won't hold her back 14:50

9m ago14:50

14:50

The political landscape is shifting rapidly this week. Just days after President Biden announced he would not seek re-election, the Democratic party is getting in line behind the Vice President. According to an Associated Press survey, Vice President Kamala Harris has earned enough delegate support to become the Democratic nominee for President. An…

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The Race for Governor: Dave Reichert 23:25

19h ago23:25

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For the first time in 12 years, the Governor’s race in Washington is wide open, with no incumbent running. Three-term Governor Jay Inslee is stepping aside, and there are four clear frontrunners to replace him. This week we’ll hear from the men vying to replace Governor Inslee, and first up is Dave Reichert. Reichert formerly served as King County …

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Quick Friendship Tip: Stop Waiting to See Your Long Distance Friends 14:07

8d ago14:07

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Episode #105: After a trip to Chicago to say goodbye to my childhood house, I appreciated how even one meal with your long distance friends means so much. You need time with your long distance friends, but not as much time as you think. You don't need full weekends away, though of course those are nice. You don't need long retreats in fancy resorts…

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Polls are everywhere. But which ones can you trust? 13:56

17m ago13:56

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Public opinion polling. It’s never been more consequential for the direction of our democracy – or more scrutinized. For weeks, journalists, pundits and politicians have debated the available data on the outcomes of a head-to-head rematch between President Joe Biden and former-President Donald Trump. Those numbers had appeared increasingly troublin…

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Can Kamala Harris engage American voters this November? 10:27

12m ago10:27

10:27

On Sunday, President Joe Biden announced he would not be running for re-election, and would instead endorse Vice President Kamala Harris. A lot of the news coverage in the last twenty four hours has focused on how party officials from both sides of the aisle are considering the President’s decision to step down from race. But those aren’t the peopl…

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As President Biden leaves the race, WA State party chairs weigh in 27:51

1d ago27:51

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Vice President Kamala Harris is headed to visit campaign staff in Wilmington, Delaware this afternoon. This of course, comes as she works to consolidate Democratic support for her abbreviated campaign for the party’s presidential nomination. It once seemed beyond the realm of possibility that President Biden would leave the campaign stage. For week…

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Episode 296 - TMI? Mitch is the El Paso Kid 1:57:39

3h ago1:57:39

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RUNDOWN Mitch Levy and Hotshot Scott discuss their two-week hiatus, during which Scott attended a softball tournament in Ogden, Utah and Mitch shares a personal anecdote about being conceived in El Paso, Texas (both stories were soo hot). Grammy-nominated Ingrid Andres was NOT nominated for her National Anthem rendition at the MLB Home Run Derby. W…

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SOB 451: Features: More David Sanborn, Tom Scott, Dave Grusin & a lengthy farewell for "Papa" John DeFrancesco 4:07:22

8m ago4:07:22

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Artist Song Album Label Notes - The Crusaders Scratch (live) Scratch - 1974 Blue Thumb Records - MCA CD Reissue Alternate SOB ID - "Papa" John DeFrancesco By the Time I Get to Phoenix by Jimmy Webb w/Joey & John Jr. DeFrancesco & G. Ferracone A Philadelphia Story - 2011 Savant Records "Papa" John DeFrancesco R.I.P at 83 - "Papa" John DeFrancesco A …

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How are Washington Republicans showing up at the RNC in Milwaukee? 19:27

20m ago19:27

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Last night in Milwaukee, Ohio senator J.D. Vance accepted the Republican nomination for Vice President of the United States and took his place as former President Donald Trump’s running mate. Vance’s first convention speech possibly - maybe - upstaged the cameo earlier in the night from Babydog, a rotund bulldog owned by West Virginia Governor Jim …

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The Race for District 3: Marie Gluesenkamp Perez 25:38

19d ago25:38

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Washington’s 3rd Congressional District covers the southwest corner of the state, from Long Beach to Mount Adams, and from Yelm down to Vancouver. It’s also the home of one of the most fiercely contested congressional seats in the entire country. In 2022, Republican challenger Joe Kent defeated incumbent Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler in the …

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Hear it Again: Exploring Seward Park with naturalist Ed Dominguez 5:35

36m ago5:35

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To round out today's show, we're going to meet someone who spends nearly all of his time proudly showing off our little corner of the Pacific Northwest. As the lead naturalist for the Seward Park Audubon Center, Ed Domiguez teaches park visitors about local birds, and animals, along with plants and everything in between. Soundside producer Jason Bu…

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King County launches 100 day effort to confront gun violence 16:35

5d ago16:35

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King County is in the midst of a coordinated effort to confront gun violence. Late last week, the county announced a 100-day initiative to combat shootings in the area. Gun violence is a national issue, and it’s the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States, surpassing traffic collisions in 2020, and last month U.S. Surgeon…

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Anonymous letter says police watchdogs ignored complaints against former police chief 10:41

12d ago10:41

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A few months ago, Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz was demoted following numerous HR complaints – and legal filings – during his time at the helm of the SPD. Those complaints include claims of discriminatory behavior by Diaz toward women and people of color. There were also rumors of a relationship with an employee. Diaz has denied those allegation…

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WA state suspends intake for convicted juveniles 14:05

32m ago14:05

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Where do you put juvenile offenders when correctional facilities won’t take them? That’s the question many county judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officials are facing after Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families closed both of the state’s youth correctional facilities to new inmates until further notice. To explain what’s …

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My friend, Jill Smokler, discussing: brain cancer, friendship, and the Scary Mommy blogging days 34:47

13d ago34:47

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Episode #104: Jill Smokler is the creator of Scary Mommy, one of the most original and successful mom blogs ever. She was also the first mom blogger to sell her site to a major media company. But Dear Nina is not a business podcast, and this is not a discussion about business regrets or rebranding. Jill was recently diagnosed with brain cancer. And…

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Should Joe go - or no? Congressman Adam Smith weighs in 19:16

18m ago19:16

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Last night - President Biden sat down with NBC’s Lester Holt, and answered a question on everyone’s mind: will the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump change the election? His answer: "I don't know. And you don't know either." He’s right - we don’t know how last weekend’s attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump…

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