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Seattle Now

Seattle Now is a smart, daily news podcast for a curious city, from KUOW and the NPR Network. New episodes every weekday morning and evening.

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Episodes

  • Friday Evening Headlines

    Watchdog group says landlords are colluding to keep rents high, Mayor Harrell holds forums on public safety, and it's about to get unseasonable warm in Seattle. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

  • Casual Friday with Chase Burns and Jas Keimig

    This week… Boeing is making headlines AGAIN… this time, it involves Dawn dish soap and hotel room keys. Washington’s US Representatives have joined the war against TikTok. And get your wizard hat on, Dungeons and Dragons kits are headed to libraries across the state. Ticket Editor Chase Burns and Freelance Arts Reporter Jas Keimig are here to break down the week.

  • Thursday Evening Headlines

    Seattleites react to proposed TikTok ban, 520 Bridge tolls could increase, and Seattle is getting more dog parks. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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    Wednesday Evening Headlines

    Fertility fraud bill heads to Inslee's desk, public defenders want smaller caseloads, and Seattle University gets a $300 million gift of art. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero.

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    Burien's camping ban draws (more) legal scrutiny

    The debate over homeless encampments in Burien is getting messier. Last week after the city widened a controversial ban on camping, the King County Sheriff’s Office said deputies would not enforce the rule, which they suspect is unconstitutional. A lawsuit from the Sheriff’s Office followed, and now a federal court will decide. Publicola Editor and Publisher Erica Barnett is here to talk about this escalating situation.

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    Tuesday Evening Headlines

    SPD wants more money to hire cops, WA residents can now file free taxes with the IRS, and Gonzaga alum John Stockton sues WA's attorney general. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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    Why Seattle's mental health problems are so visible

    Many people suffering from a severe mental illness experience an endless loop. Many cycle through streets, jail, clinics, courts, and a shrinking number of hospital beds. KUOW’s brand new podcast “Lost Patients” examines how we got here through the lens of Seattle’s past, present, and future. Host Will James talks about the show and what we can learn from the past about Seattle's challenges treating people with mental illnesses.

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    Monday Evening Headlines

    King County Sheriff to challenge Burien's camping ban in court, Feds open a criminal investigation into Boeing, and former Seahawk Russell Wilson heads to Pittsburgh. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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    We paid attention to WA's legislative session so you didn't have to

    This year’s legislative session is in the can. Like every round of lawmaking, we started the session with lots of plans: Roughly 1,200 bills were introduced and 340 passed. Northwest News Networks' Jeanie Lindsay has been tracking it all so you don't need to. She tells us about her top 3 takeaways from the session.

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    Friday Evening Headlines

    Boeing and machinists open contract talks, Bumbershoot announces arts programming, and Lily Gladstone looks to make history at the Oscars. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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    Casual Friday with Lex Vaughn and Zaki Hamid

    This week… The city’s newest comprehensive plan is here, and it’s looking to give Seattle a housing glow-up. The state legislature passed three of six Republican-backed initiatives, partially because they don’t want us to think too hard. And west coast burger chain In N Out Burger is making its way to Washington… but we’re not driving two hours for a burger. Needling Editor-In-Chief Lex Vaughn and KUOW Director of Community Engagement Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week.