Best Washington Examiner Podcasts (2024)

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Yet Another Promise for Long-Term Care Coverage 42:12

3h ago42:12

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As part of her presidential campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris has rolled out a plan for Medicare to provide in-home long-term care services. The proposal would fill a longtime need for families trying to simultaneously care for young children and older parents, but its enormous price tag makes it a promise unlikely to be fulfilled. Meanwhile, …

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What it takes for a local theater company to survive 50 years 24:45

10m ago24:45

24:45

For decades, the Seattle Children’s Theatre has introduced young people from all over King County to the joy and wonder of live theater. You can take your little ones to their first play or musical like “Cat Kid Comic Club,” or maybe an interactive dance performance. There’s a lot going on there each year. It’s part of what makes the Children’s The…

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Microsoft strikes deal to re-open Three Mile Island nuclear plant as energy needs grow 20:37

8m ago20:37

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Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island is the site of the worst commercial nuclear accident in U.S. history. The nuclear plant near Harrisburg officially closed in 2019, but now, Microsoft is making a deal to restart the facility and buy all of its electricity for the next 20 years. How likely is this to actually happen? And what does this say about the …

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Older Voters Worried About Economy, Abortion 14:55

16m ago14:55

14:55

They vote in large numbers. They're a part of the electorate that usually gets courted heavily. But older voters say this time around, presidential campaigns are ignoring them. We explore what's on their minds in 2024. This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, national political correspondent Don Gonyea & senior political editor & corres…

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Resource for nutrient management: SnapPlus Manure Application Realtime Tracker (SMART) 35:53

11h ago35:53

35:53

The Dairy Innovation has been influential in a lot of dairy research and today our focus will be on the SnapPlus Manure Application Realtime Tracker (SMART) mobile manure app. This app helps farmers identify restricted manure hauling areas and help maintain better manure hauling records. Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza and guests Hava Blair of UW-Mad…

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After revising school closure plan, what's next for Seattle Public Schools? 13:16

10h ago13:16

13:16

The Seattle School District is now planning to close just 5 schools next year. That’s down from the 21 possible closures the district had proposed earlier. The district has been teasing school closures for months as a part of its “Well Resourced Schools” plan. Seattle Schools faces a $94 million dollar budget deficit and Superintendent Brent Jones …

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How Seattle’s Palestinian community is marking one year since the Israel-Hamas war began 19:37

10h ago19:37

19:37

Since Hamas militants attacked Southern Israel on October 7, taking roughly 1200 lives, and capturing hundreds of hostages, the Israeli military has responded with overwhelming force in Gaza. Bombs and other military actions have killed nearly 42,000 Palestinians, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. Most of the homes, businesses, schools and mos…

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How a housewife turned unlikely activist helped topple Argentina's military dictatorship 16:12

12h ago16:12

16:12

How can personal tragedy inspire the most unlikely of people to become activists? This question is at the heart of Norita, a new documentary screening Oct. 8 at the Seattle Latino Film Festival. Norita takes a moving look at the life and journey of an Argentinian woman, Nora Cortiñas. She was a mother who became caught in the crosshairs of Argentin…

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Call Her Daddy, The View, 60 Minutes: Kamala Harris Goes Wide 13:52

14h ago13:52

13:52

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are both leveraging popular entertainment media to reach voters who might not follow traditional news sources. Our coverage of the Trump-Vance media strategy. This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, politics reporter Elena Moore and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson. The podcast is prod…

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From leashing to poop pick up, Dog trainers take on your etiquette questions 18:08

1d ago18:08

18:08

The Seattle area gets a bad rap for its “frosty” social climate. But how can that be true when we live with so many “best friends”? Furry ones, at least. There are more dogs than children in the city. With all those canines sharing space, things can get a bit tense. Complaints run rampant about dog behavior in public, businesses that do or don’t al…

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How Seattle’s Jewish community is marking one year since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel 19:43

1d ago19:43

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One year ago, Hamas militants killed about 1,200 people in southern Israel and took hundreds more hostage. Israel’s military response has killed more than 41-thousand Palestinians in Gaza. The Gaza Health Ministry says more than half were women and children. A second front has opened in southern Lebanon, where the Israeli military has been bombardi…

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The U.S. is in the midst of a gun violence crisis. Medical professionals at Harborview may hold the answers on how to end it 14:43

1d ago14:43

14:43

In June, the U.S. Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy declared gun violence a public health crisis. "Gun violence has become the leading cause of death among kids and teens," Murthy said. "That was not true a decade or two decades ago, but it is true today." And like many other communities across the country – Seattle is feeling the ripple effects of thi…

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Fewer Than 30 Days Until This Whole Thing Is Over 15:09

1d ago15:09

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This presidential cycle is the closest in recent memory and, despite what feels like an never-ending stream of unprecedented news, has remained nearly tied since Vice President Harris became the nominee. We chat about what forces could shape the outcome. This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, senior editor and correspondent Domenico M…

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Dairy Streamlet: Resource for nutrient management: SnapPlus Manure Application Realtime Tracker (SMART) 9:31

2d ago9:31

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The Dairy Streamlet is a condensed version of a long Dairy Stream episode and covers the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic interest you, then listen to the full episode on Oct. 9. Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza and guests Hava Blair of UW-Madison and Jeremy Heim of Heim’s Hillcrest Dairy and Heim Brothers Custom discuss the SnapPl…

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098: Ask a Certified Fraud Examiner Q&A 20:11

2d ago20:11

20:11

Welcome to EO Radio Show—Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and this is the fourth in a series of episodes in which we discuss fraud at nonprofit organizations with the expert insight of Sly Atayee, a director at the national accounting firm BDO USA and a certified fraud examiner. In episode 94, we started with case studies of frau…

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Drew Savicki 1:02:00

3d ago1:02:00

1:02:00

Drew Savicki will join us to discuss North Carolina politics and more.By Southern Politics

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Roundup: Harris Courts GOP; Trump Returns To Shooting Site 27:38

5d ago27:38

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Vice President Harris traveled to the birthplace of the Republican Party in Wisconsin this week to campaign with a one-time senior Republican congressperson: Liz Cheney. And Republican nominee Donald Trump has upped the frequency of his campaign events. He'll return to Butler, Pennsylvania, for a rally this weekend — where he was shot in July. And …

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The Health of the Campaign 40:52

6d ago40:52

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The 2024 presidential race is taking on a familiar tone — with Democrats accusing Republicans of wanting to ban abortion and repeal the Affordable Care Act and Republicans insisting they have no such plans. Voters will determine whom they believe. Meanwhile, for the second time in a month, a state judge overturned an abortion ban, but few expect th…

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Donald Trump, Hunter Biden, Jan. 6, and More. . . How the Pardon Power Is Used (and Abused!) (w/Kimberly Wehle) 28:03

6d ago28:03

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Before we begin, don't forget to check out Lawrence Eppard's new book, The Poisoning of the American Mind, and to read the newest piece in the Connors Journal on single parenthood in the U.S. Now on to the podcast. . . Kimberly Wehle, a constitutional law expert at the University of Baltimore's School of Law, joins the Utterly Moderate Podcast to d…

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Ditch Washington's Capital Gains Tax? The case for No on I-2109 25:58

5d ago25:58

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When you go to vote this November, it won’t just be for President or Governor. You’ll also be voting on a group of initiatives - and these things are complicated. So we’re breaking all of them down here on Soundside this election season. And this week, we’re turning to I-2109: aka, the measure that seeks to Repeal the Capital Gains Tax. Passed by t…

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Ranked Choice Voting... Coming To A Ballot Near You? 14:41

6d ago14:41

14:41

Voters in a record number of states, including the battlegrounds of Arizona and Nevada, are set to decide this fall whether to enact far-reaching changes to how their elections are run. This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, voting correspondent Ashley Lopez, and campaign correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben. The podcast is produced by Jeongy…

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Remembering Toby Quitsland 10:05

6d ago10:05

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month -- a chance to educate people about the disease and the importance of high-quality care. Public awareness of breast cancer has greatly improved over the past few decades. For a long time, people diagnosed with the disease tended to keep their experiences to themselves. That’s why it was groundbreaking, 30 ye…

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Dan Rudoy Examines the Impact of AI on IP Strategy 15:58

6d ago15:58

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Dan Rudoy is a shareholder and executive committee member at Wolf Greenfield. As part of the Electrical & Computer Technologies Practice, Dan works closely with clients developing technology in a wide variety of areas including artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, electronics, genomics, machine learning, medical devices, and software. Many of t…

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'The Adding Machine' asks if AI has a future in the theatre 14:56

6d ago14:56

14:56

When tech companies began announcing advanced artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT, there was widespread enthusiasm. AI was going to make mundane jobs more efficient; it was going to reshape entire industries and creative processes; and it was going to free up time for humans to do things that were, well, more human – things like creating a…

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Ditch Washington's Capital Gains Tax? The case for Yes on I-2109 26:58

6d ago26:58

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When you go to vote this November, it won’t just be for President or Governor. You’ll also be voting on a group of state initiatives - and they’re complicated. We’re breaking all of them down here on Soundside this election season. And this week, we’re turning to I-2109: aka, the measure that seeks to Repeal the Capital Gains Tax. Passed by the leg…

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Control of House of Representatives Runs Through New York 14:08

7d ago14:08

14:08

Democratic under-performance in New York state cost the party control of the House of Representatives in 2022. Now, a new coordination strategy has the party hopeful that it can reclaim the chamber — as their chances of holding the Senate continue to dwindle. This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh,…

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Vice Presidential Debate Recap 18:51

7d ago18:51

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This vice presidential debate in New York City, hosted by CBS News, is the only time Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz face off before voting concludes next month. Here's what happened. This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, campaign reporter Stephen Fowler, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and political correspo…

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Yakama Nation energy project hits a snag as utilities struggle with green energy expansion 12:34

7d ago12:34

12:34

The Yakama Nation has found it nearly impossible to access $32 million in a promised federal grant for an irrigation canal conversion project. The initiative aims to transform old irrigation canals into a solar and small-scale hydropower system, which would lower electricity costs and conserve water in the Yakima Basin. U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell …

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A new KUOW investigation uncovers SPD's history of losing guns 8:59

7d ago8:59

8:59

In October of 2019, an 18-year-old walked out of a Seattle police training building with an officer’s personal firearm. It was eventually recovered - but questions remained about how the teen was able to access the firearm in the first place, as well as the quality of security at the training facility. This isn’t the only time an SPD firearm has go…

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What to make of the Mariner's suboptimal season 28:51

7d ago28:51

28:51

The 2024 Seattle Mariner's season wasn't just about disappointment, it was a story about fandom, money, masochism, and, sure, losing a 10 game lead in the AL West. We're breaking down the story lines and commiserating after a long season. Guests: Kate Preusser, managing editor of Lookout Landing and host of Meet at the Mitt podcast Danny O’Neil, au…

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Integrity and Democracy with Representatives Steve Womack and Pat Ryan 59:53

8d ago59:53

59:53

In this episode of Leadership and Legacy, Representatives Steve Womack and Pat Ryan, two elected officials on opposite sides of the aisle, discuss their views on leadership. They emphasize the importance of integrity, direction, and leading by example, drawing on their military experiences to illustrate these principles. Both congressmen reflect on…

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Mayor Harrell looks to payroll expense tax to fix $250 million budget gap 16:57

8d ago16:57

16:57

This budget cycle, the city is bracing for what could be a contentious debate over how to fund essential services and set priorities for the coming year. With an estimated $251 million dollar budget shortfall looming, how it will address that gap has become a pressing concern. Early last week, Mayor Bruce Harrell unveiled his office’s plan to tackl…

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'Seattle Eats with Tan Vinh' is bringing you the tastiest tidbits of the PNW 18:52

8d ago18:52

18:52

It's time to set aside that uninspired sandwich, or soggy work-from-home salad. You’ll probably also want to cancel any lunch plans you have you have this week, because a new podcast from KUOW and The Seattle Times may convince you to try something new. Seattle Eats with Tan Vinh is helping listeners find the best bites in Seattle — and beyond. Sou…

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IAM 751 President Jon Holden gives a strike update 13:02

9d ago13:02

13:02

The Boeing machinists’ strike is in its third week. On Friday, the company and the union were back at the negotiating table. This came after Boeing made another offer earlier in the week, its “Improved Best and Final” one. It was quickly rejected. There were criticisms that it didn’t go far enough. Also, that the company had disrespected the negoti…

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Visions of masculinity: Walz, Vance prepare for debate 12:39

9d ago12:39

12:39

NPR's live special coverage of the CBS News Presidential Debate Simulcast begins Tuesday night at 9:00 p.m. Eastern and is available on your local member station, on the NPR app and at www.npr.org. Two men from the Midwest face off in Tuesday night's vice presidential debate. Here's how Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance are preparing for th…

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Economist Casey Mulligan on How Democrats Secretly Gutted Medicare 52:03

9d ago52:03

52:03

In this episode of DCEKG, hosts Eric Ueland and Joe Grogan engage with economist Casey Mulligan to dissect the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act, the dynamics of Medicare Advantage, and the challenges posed by regulatory overreach. They explore the shortcomings of the Congressional Budget Office in accurately scoring healthcare legislatio…

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097: Nonprofit Quick Tip: Corporate Filings in Washington, D.C. 17:25

9d ago17:25

17:25

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and episode 97 is the 15th in a series of quick tip episodes focusing on the details of state registration of nonprofit corporations. With the help of Joe Hilliard, today we look at the basic filing requirements for nonprofit corporations operating in Washington, D.C., w…

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Mark Rieke of the Data Diary 1:03:00

10d ago1:03:00

1:03:00

Mark Rieke will join us to discuss his election forecasting model.By Southern Politics

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Weekly Roundup: Latino Voters Could Be Key In PA, NV 22:48

12d ago22:48

22:48

Folks with Puerto Rican heritage represent a small but vital part of the electorate in Pennsylvania, where a little bit of outreach money could make difference with Latino residents across the state who have historically been somewhat unlikely to vote. And in Nevada, Latino workers make up more than half of the culinary union, which has a hyper-org…

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So Who Are These Vice Presidential Picks Meant To Appeal To? 18:26

13d ago18:26

18:26

Kamala Harris' running mate Gov. Tim Walz has spent his time in the key mid-west states and is in many ways fulfilling the core obligation of a VP pick: do no harm. Sen. JD Vance, Trump's pick, has been campaigning across the battlegrounds and has often found himself driving the news cycle. They're both largely focused on appealing to men. This epi…

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From SeaTac to the public library, high-profile hacks are plaguing the region. Why? 15:10

12d ago15:10

15:10

It’s been a tough few months for many local IT departments. Last week, hackers posted a handful of files stolen from SeaTac airport on the dark web. A ransomware gang is attempting to sell a trove of stolen Port of Seattle data for 6 million dollars in Bitcoin – after the Port refused to pay up. The cyber-attack a little over a month ago snarled tr…

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Congress Punts to a Looming Lame-Duck Session 35:25

13d ago35:25

35:25

Congress left Washington for the campaign trail this week, but not before approving a spending bill that expires shortly before Christmas. Lawmakers will be busy after the election working on not just the legislation needed to keep the government running, but also several health programs set to expire. Meanwhile, Republicans continue to downplay ab…

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The legacy of capital punishment in Washington 15:31

13d ago15:31

15:31

Washington state has officially closed the chamber where executions took place, marking the end of capital punishment here in the state. The journey to decommission this chamber involved a lot of moving parts across all branches of government. First, Governor Jay Inslee put a moratorium on executions in 2014, then the state Supreme Court declared t…

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ChatGPT: a useful study buddy, or cheating machine? Educators at the UW are trying to figure that out 12:09

13d ago12:09

12:09

Classes at the University of Washington are back in full-swing. And as students try to find their classes, and figure out what to avoid at the dining hall – the university’s administration and faculty are trying to figure out their own conundrum: How to address artificial intelligence– chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini. For some students and teacher…

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Hear it again: Ethical mushroom foraging 9:47

14d ago9:47

9:47

As we step into fall, and back into the rain... we thought we'd revisit a segment from last year about MUSHROOMS... Mushroom foraging is a very popular pastime here in the Pacific Northwest. Our rainy climate helps a wide variety of the fungi thrive, as well as the community that collects them. After all, who doesn’t love a good mushroom? Producer …

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Israel, Ukraine And The Messes That Await The Next President 14:50

14d ago14:50

14:50

The most immediate challenge for the next president: the U.S. is both deeply involved in both of these wars but has pretty limited control of what is actually happening on the ground. This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, national security correspondent Greg Myre and Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman. The podcast is produced by Jeongyo…

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