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Episodes
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No treatment, no trial
There’s a big backlog of people in jail who are stuck, waiting for mental health workers to determine if they’re competent to stand trial. King County prosecutors estimate as of last month there are 350 felony cases in limbo. Some people have been waiting for months. Seattle Times reporter Esmy Jimenez is here to give us some insight into what’s going on and tell us why the county says the state should have to cover the cost.
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What to know about the flu this season
Two years of COVID masking and distancing have left our immune systems out of practice fighting other viruses. And now the flu is spreading rapidly. Seattle Times reporter Elise Takahama is here to talk about the spread of flu and how healthcare providers and people are managing it.
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Alexa's downfall
By some metrics, Alexa has been a huge success. It created the smart speaker market and made Amazon a dominant presence in many people's homes. But now, amid its largest every layoffs, Amazon is slashing the teams that work on its voice assistant. What went wrong with Alexa? Fast Company Senior Writer Ainsley Harris explains.
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Comedy brings light during 'The Big Dark'
It’s 'The Big Dark,' and that’s hard for many of us. Some people get creative with how they cope with these long months with less light, and today we are looking at comedy as a coping mechanism.
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Casual Friday with Esmy Jimenez and Katie Campbell
This week the snow fell, and a local attorney is suing meal service Daily Harvest over crumbles that made people sick. Plus, Alexa was Amazon’s darling. Now the company is learning about its limitations... and cutting positions that run the technology. We’re breaking down the week with Esmy Jimenez from the Seattle Times and KUOW’s Katie Campbell.
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Sacred food in a polluted river
In the Pacific Northwest, there’s no food as iconic as salmon. But for members of the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, it’s sacred. And the salmon in the Columbia River Basin that they eat is contaminated with pollutants. We'll hear from ProPublica reporter Maya Miller about how tribal members are balancing health risks with tradition.
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World Cup fever in Seattle
US soccer fans took a win yesterday over Iran in the World Cup to advance to the next round. Seattle is big on soccer and fans from all over the world gathered to watch at Fremont pub the George and Dragon. We'll talk with the soccer pub’s owners Jayson Cottam and Daniel Pagard.
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Caring for pets and their humans
If we can make one sweeping stereotype about Seattleites, it’s that many of us are pet people. Now, a clinic inside a youth homeless shelter in Seattle’s Belltown has found an innovative way to get people connected to services - by offering vet care. KUOW reporter Eilis O’Neill was out at the clinic recently and is here to talk about what she learned.
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Seattle food banks are doing the most
Seattle food banks are giving it all they got these days. In addition to hot meals some spots are stocking the shelves with fresh produce, and connecting people with services like a new driver's license! All of this comes at a high price with soaring demand and inflation. KUOW reporter Ruby De Luna will join us today to tell us more. You can find Ruby De Luna story here on KUOW.org. And, we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback
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Dressing or stuffing?
Get out the roasting pan and baster. Thanksgiving is here. Last year we spoke with New York Times-recognized Seattle chef Kristi Brown. We’ll hear that conversation about good food and the ritual of gathering.
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A lawsuit over Seattle’s high rents
We all know Seattle is an expensive place to live. But what you might not know, is that aside from some of the obvious supply and demand reasons, an algorithm may share some of the blame too. Heidi Groover of The Seattle Times explains.
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'Tis the season for respiratory illness
It’s a week of giving thanks and gratitude, and of stuffing and mashed potatoes. Good luck getting into a grocery store this week... Maybe grab some tissues while you're there. Cases of Covid, flu and RSV are on the rise. KUOW’s Jeannie Yandel talks to UW Associate Professor of Medicine Dr. Helen Chu about celebrating the holidays safely.