Booming is a weekly podcast about the economic forces shaping our lives here in the Pacific Northwest. 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 help listeners make sense of our ever-changing economy. We'll dig into what people are seeing or feeling and unpack the story behind it.
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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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Seattle is a buffet of great food... if you know where to look. Seattle Times journalist Tan Vinh invites listeners to the area's hottest restaurants, road-side food stalls and everywhere in between to find the best meals in the city and to meet the people who make them sing. New episodes every other Thursday. Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattleeatsnotes Seattle Eats is a production of The S ...
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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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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.
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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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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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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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Second Wave, a new podcast from KUOW and PRX, explores the Vietnamese-American refugee experience.
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THE WILD with Chris Morgan brings stories from the natural world right to your ears in a beautifully immersive way. You’ll feel like you are right there with Chris in wild places all over the world, alongside wildlife ecologists, researchers and colorful characters on the front line.
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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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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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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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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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An Arm and a Leg is a podcast about why health care costs so freaking much and what we can (maybe) do about it. If you’ve ever been surprised by a medical bill, you’re in good company. But as our team of seasoned journalists has learned from years of reporting — you’re not always helpless. We don’t have all the answers, but we’ll offer you tools and big picture insights with plenty of humor and heart. An Arm and a Leg is co-produced with KFF Health News and distributed in partnership with KU ...
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Bartell Drugs is a Pacific Northwest icon. But its corporate owner, Rite Aid, is going belly-up — and that’s put the future of Bartell’s in jeopardy. On today's episode, staying alive is not just a problem for Seattle’s oldest brick and mortar pharmacy. CVS, Walgreens, and independent pharmacies everywhere are struggling to stay afloat. So, what’s …
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Those little red hummingbird feeders are driving the bird's evolution
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16:34In D.C. the president’s Big Beautiful Bill is facing a contentious fight in the Senate. Governor Ferguson recently signed over 400 bills into law. But there was other bill related news in recent weeks and we went to see someone who has been right in the middle of it. Alejandro Rico Guevara is one of the foremost researchers on hummingbird bills. He…
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Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore resigns
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14:16Cathy Moore is stepping down from the Seattle City Council. She announced the decision yesterday afternoon, citing health and personal reasons. Moore has been in office for a year and a half, and leaves district 5 - which includes Greenwood, North Gate and Lake City - down an elected representative. Why has Moore decided to step down after such a s…
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How the black market is cashing in on the state's inability to track weed "from seed to sale."
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9:03When Washington state legalized marijuana back in 2012, one of the big goals was to displace the black market, bring weed out of the shadows, and take the power away from dealers and traffickers. But more than a decade later, the ILLEGAL weed industry is still thriving in Washington, and that’s taking a toll on LEGAL cannabis businesses. Meanwhile,…
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Comedian and actor Ramy Youssef on when he began to see his parents as people
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3:27On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Comedian and Actor Ramy Youssef reflects on when he began to see his parents as people.By KUOW Staff
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South Korean opposition party candidate Lee Jae-myung wins presidential election
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3:51After months of political turmoil, South Korea has elected Lee Jae-myung, of the main liberal party, as the new president.By Anthony Kuhn
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CEO of Doctors Without Borders weighs in on violence at Gaza food distribution site
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5:48On Tuesday morning, more than two dozen people were killed as they tried to collect emergency food aid near a distribution site in Gaza -- the third mass-casualty event in three days.By Michelle Aslam
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Memory loss is lonely; this improv class helps change that.
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11:38Fifteen years ago, actor Pam Nolte received a phone call from a friend who worked at the Greenwood Senior Center in Seattle. Her friend asked if she’d be willing to create an improv class specifically for people with early stage memory loss. Pam was intrigued. She had zero experience with improv. But had personal experience dealing with her mother’…
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Tulsa mayor wants private trust fund as form of reparation for Tulsa Massacre
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3:27The mayor of Tulsa says he wants to set up a private trust to help descendants of survivors of the 1921 race riots that mark the city to this day.By Max Bryan
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ICE arrest after false traffic stop may pave way to legal status of 19-year-old
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4:11A 19-year-old immigrant who was arrested in Georgia after a traffic stop may now have a chance to gain legal residency status.By Sofi Gratas
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For years, the Institute of Museum and Library Services has supported them. However, cuts by the Trump administration could jeopardize the future of rural libraries in particular.By Emily Hays
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European CPACs show the growing unity of the global far-right
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4:17Members of the Trump administration mingled with far-right leaders from around the world at two Conservative Political Action conferences in Europe last week.By Jingnan Huo
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'The L Word' was groundbreaking. Its stars say nothing has filled its place since
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8:00NPR's Juana Summers talks with Leisha Hailey and Kate Moennig, authors of So Gay For You and stars of The L Word, about their decades-long friendship and the show's lasting impact on culture.By Kathryn Fink
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Would-be home buyers are staying on the sidelines
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3:12Some folks who planned to buy a home this spring have changed their plans, citing political and economic uncertainty.By Laurel Wamsley
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Why Black Catholics in New Orleans feel a special connection to Pope Leo XIV
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4:13A genealogist has discovered that Pope Leo XIV has Creole roots in New Orleans, where Black Catholics are now celebrating "Pope Leo of the 7th Ward."By Rosemary Westwood
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Italians are using a phrase meaning to retreat not surrender
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3:11An expression in Italy is being used to mean insulating yourself from the world's unpleasantness.By Neda Ulaby
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Research cuts conflict with MAHA's stated goals
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5:51Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is calling for efforts to limit Americans' exposure to toxic substances. But the Trump administration is also taking actions that run counter to this goal.By Will Stone
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'Dev Logs' give a window into the fun and messy world of game development
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2:38More than 18,000 video games came out last year. And developers are getting creative with YouTube and Instagram to get more people interested in their games.By Vincent Acovino
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New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern broke the mold on leadership, motherhood and stepping down
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8:38NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to former Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern about balancing leadership and motherhood.By Courtney Dorning
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LifeKit offers tips on how to barter -- exchanging things that both parties want.By Kyle Norris
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How Ukraine pulled off its drone attack on valuable Russian warplanes
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3:27Ukraine has carried many highly creative drone attacks against Russia. Now, they've destroyed some of Russia's most valuable warplanes, parked at military bases deep inside Russia.By Greg Myre
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The fallout in a Virginia county after Trump pardoned a former sheriff
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5:02Many in Virginia's Culpeper County are unhappy with the president's pardon of a sheriff convicted of bribery. Trump called him a victim "persecuted by the Radical left monsters and left for dead."By Frank Langfitt
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Many immigrants don't get the chance to prove their fear of torture if deported
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4:25The U.S. is bound by international law to protect migrants who are likely to be tortured by their own governments if they go home. The Trump administration is changing the screening process.By Mark Betancourt
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Former DOGE engineer shares his experience working for the cost-cutting unit
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8:11NPR's Juana Summers talks with Sahil Lavingia, who worked for the Department of Government Efficiency as a software engineer assigned to the Department of Veterans Affairs, about his experience.By Lauren Hodges
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A small town in Alaska hopes its Taekwondo dojo will help save the local school
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3:41Whale Pass is such a small town, it doesn't have a grocery store. But it does have Alaska's only certified Songahm Taekwondo dojo. That could draw more students to the local school.By Michael Fanelli
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Political polarization will pose a challenge for South Korea's next president
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3:40After months of political upheaval, South Koreans are going to the polls on Tuesday to elect a new president. But polarization in the Asian democracy remain.By Se Eun Gong
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Word of the Week: How 'pride' shifted from vice to a symbol of LGBTQ empowerment
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2:51Pride month begins today. It's a time to celebrate the accomplishments of the LGBTQ community. But the word "pride" didn't start out as a symbol for LGBTQ empowerment.By Juliana Kim
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After 529 days alone in the Australian bush, Valerie the mini dachshund is home
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3:53Valerie ran off while she was on a camping trip with her humans back in 2023 on a remote island in Australia. They had lost hope until locals spotted her more than a year later, surviving in the wild.By Kat Lonsdorf
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