Seattle Now
975 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 584 ratingsA smart, daily podcast for a curious city. Seattle Now brings you quick, informal, and hyper-local news updates every weekday.
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What drove the insurrection?
January 11, 2021 13:04 - 10 minutes - 10.5 MBSeeing armed men storm government buildings on TV is shocking. But anti-government extremists have been with us for decades, and lately, they're feeling emboldened. Guest: Leah Sottile, freelance journalist covering right-wing extremism Check out Leah's podcasts: Bundyville https://www.npr.org/podcasts/606441988/bundyville Two Minutes Past Nine https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000mqp1 Support the show by making a gift to KUOW: http://bit.ly/seattlenow
Casual Friday with Marcus Green and Jeannie Yandel
January 08, 2021 13:04 - 14 minutes - 15.1 MBWe were ready to dissect #BeanDad. Instead, we're processing an insurrection attempt with Seattle Times columnist Marcus Green and KUOW editor Jeannie Yandel.
Chaos in D.C.
January 07, 2021 13:04 - 10 minutes - 10.7 MBA politically charged mob, egged on by the sitting president, overruns the U.S. Capitol and brings democracy to a halt. We hear how it went for our state's congressional delegation and get perspective from University of Washington history professor Margaret O'Mara. Support the show by making a gift to KUOW: http://bit.ly/seattlenow
A plan to streamline homeless relief hits a snag
January 06, 2021 13:04 - 11 minutes - 12.3 MBA little over a year ago, King County and the city of Seattle teamed up to help streamline a complicated network of homeless services. But things have not gone as planned. Guest: Scott Greenstone, reporter with the Seattle Times 'Project Homeless' team Support the show by making a gift to KUOW: http://bit.ly/seattlenow
Bumping up against the limits of presidential power
January 05, 2021 13:00 - 9 minutes - 10.2 MBAfter weeks of fighting an election outcome he doesn't like, President Trump is running out of time. But the danger to American democracy will stick around even after President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in. Guest: Lisa Marshall Manheim, UW law professor and co-author of "The Limits of Presidential Power: A Citizen's Guide to the Law"
Remembering Hank Adams, 'the most important Indian'
January 04, 2021 13:04 - 9 minutes - 10.2 MBHe’s been called the most important Native American activist of his generation. But he preferred his historical archives to the spotlight, so most of us have never heard of the late Hank Adams. He passed away on December 21 in Olympia. Guest: Mark Trahant, editor of Indian Country Today
Escape to the sounds of nature
January 01, 2021 13:04 - 9 minutes - 9.36 MBStories and sounds of Northwest wildlife, from our friends at KUOW's The Wild podcast.
Vaccinated and hoping for a brighter future
December 31, 2020 13:04 - 9 minutes - 9.92 MBKUOW’s Anna Boiko-Weyrauch reports on what getting vaccinated means for healthcare workers in the Seattle area.
Small amount of shakin' goin' on
December 30, 2020 13:04 - 9 minutes - 10.2 MBA cluster of small-magnitude earthquakes just outside Seattle this week is helping scientists understand our faults, and is most likely not part of an epic finale to 2020. Guest: Harold Tobin, UW professor and director of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network
A hectic 2020 for Seattle's restaurant scene
December 29, 2020 13:04 - 11 minutes - 11.4 MBThe pandemic has upended our lives in so many ways, especially when it comes to food. But even as we head in the direction of ‘new normal’ thanks to a vaccine, Seattle’s restaurants are still struggling. GUEST: Tan Vinh, food and drink writer for The Seattle Times
Wrapping up a very 2020 year in city politics
December 28, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 14.1 MBThe year was one news dump after another and city politics was no exception. What did we learn? Reporters Essex Porter of KIRO-7 and David Kroman of Crosscut are here to make sense of the aftermath.
Casual Thursday with Casey Martin and Zaki Hamid
December 24, 2020 13:00 - 11 minutes - 11.6 MBGoodbye, 2020. It's been real. We’re taking all we can from a wild year in Seattle and welcoming a fresh start with KUOW’s Zaki Hamid and Casey Martin. Support the show by making a gift to KUOW: http://bit.ly/seattlenow
I got vaccinated
December 23, 2020 13:04 - 9 minutes - 10.2 MBNicole Johnson is an ICU nurse and has been treating Covid patients for months now. On Friday, she got her first injection of the Pfizer vaccine. Guest: Nicole Johnson, ICU nurse at the University of Washington Medical Center Check out Nicole's podcast, Found Down: https://founddownpodcast.com/ Support the show by making a gift to KUOW: http://bit.ly/seattlenow
Not all businesses are struggling
December 22, 2020 13:04 - 10 minutes - 10.3 MBThis pandemic has been painful. For the economy, for people’s jobs and livelihoods. Applications for unemployment are at a 3 month peak nationally. This has been a crushing year for millions. But there’s always a flip side... Seattle Times business reporter Katherine Khashimova Long spoke to Seattle businesses that have found ways to pivot during the pandemic.
The Christmas spirit
December 21, 2020 13:04 - 10 minutes - 10.6 MBA family is struggling to get by in a world full of tragedy and hardship, but hope is on the horizon. That sounds like a lot of people's experiences this year - but it's also the story of Christmas. This year, there's a lot we can learn from the holiday. Guest: Pastor Priscilla Austin of Immanuel's Lutheran Church in Seattle Support the show by making a gift to KUOW: http://bit.ly/seattlenow
Casual Friday with Tan Vinh and Hannah Weinberger
December 18, 2020 13:04 - 12 minutes - 13.1 MBThis week we vaccinated the first healthcare workers against COVID... It's been one for the history books! Seattle Times food writer Tan Vinh and Crosscut Science Reporter Hannah Weinberger are here to break down the week. Support the show by making a gift to KUOW: http://bit.ly/seattlenow
How to bubble up for the holidays more safely
December 17, 2020 13:04 - 11 minutes - 11.3 MBMillions traveled over Thanksgiving, despite government advice to stay home. People are bubbling up with friends and family, but they're also taking risks. So is gathering more safely possible? Guest: Alison Drake Support the show by making a gift to KUOW: http://bit.ly/seattlenow
Seattle Now: Limited medical care in rural COVID hotspots
December 16, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 11 MBRural counties in Washington have become COVID hotspots. With fewer doctors, and limited ICU beds, rural hospitals are struggling to find backup when health care workers also get sick.
Feeding Washington's hungry
December 15, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 10.4 MBThe pandemic has devastated families. Right now, up to $1.8 million Washingtonians cannot afford food. But some of the most in need may be afraid to seek help. Guest: Katie Rains Support the show by making a gift to KUOW: http://bit.ly/seattlenow
The war on credit scores
December 14, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 10.9 MBBad credit shouldn’t mean you pay higher insurance rates. At least that is what Washington State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is saying. Guest: Melissa Santos, Crosscut reporter Support the show by making a gift to KUOW: http://bit.ly/seattlenow
Casual Friday with Marcus Green and Melissa Hellmann
December 11, 2020 13:00 - 11 minutes - 12.3 MBThis week we learned that Seattle mayor Jenny Durkan won’t run for reelection, and school superintendent Denise Juneau says she’ll be leaving too. Seattle Times reporter Melissa Hellmann and the South Seattle Emerald’s Marcus Green are here to break it all down with us. Guests: Marcus Green, journalist and founder and publisher of the South Seattle Emerald Melissa Hellmann, South King County reporter for the Seattle Times Support the show by making a gift to KUOW: http://bit.ly/seattlenow
Why Mayor Durkan won't seek re-election.
December 10, 2020 13:04 - 10 minutes - 11.3 MBSeattle Mayor Jenny Durkan's announcement she won't run for a second term comes at a tumultuous time. The city is bruised by the pandemic and protests over police brutality, and fractured by political battles. So what drove the Mayor to step aside? Guest: David Hyde Support the show by making a gift to KUOW: http://bit.ly/seattlenow
'There’s nowhere to hide' from the third wave
December 09, 2020 13:04 - 10 minutes - 11.3 MBJust how bad is the pandemic right now? In a nutshell, bad. Today we break down the numbers and explain why this wave is worse than the previous two. Guest: Judith Malmgren, University of Washington epidemiologist Support the show by making a gift to KUOW: http://bit.ly/seattlenow
Seattle's falling home rents
December 08, 2020 13:04 - 9 minutes - 10.2 MBThe idea of more space at home, maybe an office or a bigger yard, is enticing in a pandemic. That desire is driving down rents in Seattle, as people search beyond the city for homes. But the Covid economy means many won't benefit from cheaper rents, and face losing their homes. Guest: Cheryl Young Support the show by making a gift to KUOW: http://bit.ly/seattlenow
Seattle's falling rents
December 08, 2020 13:04 - 9 minutes - 10.2 MBThe idea of more space at home, maybe an office or a bigger yard, is enticing in a pandemic. That desire is driving down rents in Seattle, as people search beyond the city for homes. But the Covid economy means many won't benefit from cheaper rents, and face losing their homes. Guest: Cheryl Young Support the show by making a gift to KUOW: http://bit.ly/seattlenow
Reinventing live music
December 07, 2020 13:04 - 10 minutes - 10.7 MBLive music is a huge part of Seattle’s identity, but the pandemic put a stop to concerts indefinitely. Now we have an opportunity to reinvent the scene, and move on from the city's past. Guest: Jonathan Zwickel, former music journalist and co-president of the board of the Vera Project. Check out the Vera Project's virtual events and classes: https://theveraproject.org/ Support the show by making a gift to KUOW: http://bit.ly/seattlenow
Seattle Now: Casual Friday with Jeannie Yandel + Zaki Hamid
December 04, 2020 13:04 - 12 minutes - 12.7 MBAnother week, another shot at making sense of what life is like now with KUOW Special Projects Editor Jeannie Yandel and Zaki Hamid, KUOW's Director of Community Engagement.
The problem with pandemic pods
December 03, 2020 13:04 - 11 minutes - 11.9 MBPods - or bubbles - have helped people to stay connected during the pandemic. But public health advice about how they should work is scarce. So we need to talk about pod rules, or risk bursting our bubble of protection. Guest: Rachel Gutman Support the show by making a gift to KUOW: http://bit.ly/seattlenow
The vaccine plan
December 02, 2020 13:04 - 10 minutes - 11.1 MBWe've been waiting for a Covid vaccine all year. Now that it's finally here, how will we vaccinate everyone? And is a "return to normal" in sight? Guest: Hannah Weinberger, Crosscut science reporter Read Hannah's piece on Washingon's vaccine plan: https://crosscut.com/environment/2020/11/covid-vaccine-coming-heres-how-wa-preparing Support the show by making a gift to KUOW: http://bit.ly/seattlenow
Amazon's hiring spree
December 01, 2020 13:04 - 12 minutes - 12.4 MBThe pandemic has caused millions of people to lose their jobs, but Amazon is hiring at historic levels.
How to have low stakes outdoor adventures
November 30, 2020 13:04 - 10 minutes - 11.2 MBThe dark rainy months are here, and this creates a new challenge in our pandemic lives. It’s harder to get outdoors, without the promise of warm sun. But maybe this is the year to embrace the obscure Scandinavian idea known as 'friluftsliv.' Translation.. ‘free-air life’.. it’s a way to think about enjoying time outside, no matter the weather. Megan Burbank is a features reporter for the Seattle Times and she wrote a piece about how friluftsliv might help us through the next few months.
How does a sperm whale survive the crushing depths a mile underwater?
November 27, 2020 13:04 - 11 minutes - 11.6 MBA story from our friends at KUOW's The Wild, about how sperm whales can dive 10 times deeper than an extreme diver. Find more episodes of The Wild here: https://www.kuow.org/podcasts/thewild
Can squirrels get us to Mars?
November 26, 2020 13:04 - 13 minutes - 14.1 MBHappy Thanksgiving! We're sharing a special episode today from our friends at The Wild podcast, about ground squirrels, hibernation... and space travel. Find more episodes of The Wild here: https://www.kuow.org/podcasts/thewild
Casual Wednesday with Tan Vinh and Melanie McFarland
November 25, 2020 13:04 - 13 minutes - 14.4 MBAnother week, another shot of making sense of what life is like right now with Seattle Times food writer Tan Vinh and TV critic for Salon.com Melanie McFarland.
Giving thanks for Seattle's restaurant workers
November 24, 2020 13:04 - 10 minutes - 11 MBThanksgiving is an exciting time of year for foodies. But this year, Seattle's restaurant industry is on life support. Indoor dining is off the table, because of state restrictions the Washington Hospitality Association has called “devastating”. Local chef and restaurateur Renee Erickson has had to make hard decisions to keep her fleet of restaurants afloat. It's left her feeling emotional and grateful for her staff this holiday season. Guest: Renee Erickson Support the show by making a g...
Love in the time of Covid
November 23, 2020 13:00 - 11 minutes - 11.4 MBHaving a healthy relationship is hard at the best of times - throw in a global pandemic, economic uncertainty, and now the holidays and it can feel nearly impossible. Today, two relationship experts give us advice on surviving Covid together, and even helping our relationships flourish. Guests: Drs. John and Julie Gottman, co-founders of the Gottman Institute Check out their website for more research and resources for couples: www.gottman.com
Casual Friday with Keita Williams and Chase Burns
November 20, 2020 13:04 - 12 minutes - 13.1 MBAnother week, another shot of making sense of what life is like right now with Founder and Chief Strategist of Success Bully Keita Williams and Chase Burns, editor at The Stranger. Update: Live Love Flow is no longer offering in-person yoga classes.
Reinventing arts in a pandemic
November 19, 2020 13:04 - 10 minutes - 10.7 MBSeattle's arts scene is struggling due to Covid. But it's adapting, says KUOW's longtime arts and culture reporter, Marcie Sillman. As Marcie retires from KUOW, she reflects on the future of Seattle's creative community. Guest: Marcie Sillman Support the show by making a gift to KUOW: http://bit.ly/seattlenow
Nurses battle the third wave
November 18, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 9.73 MBWhile we’ve been busy staying away from each other, healthcare workers have been up close and personal with Covid patients every day. They're stretched thin, and the third wave is putting them under even more strain. Guest: Heather Stephen-Selby, an advanced nurse practitioner and the director of clinical support for Healthpoint Community Health Centers Support the show by making a gift to KUOW: http://bit.ly/seattlenow
The Washington county winning at picking presidents
November 17, 2020 13:04 - 8 minutes - 9.24 MBThe recent election was anything but predictable. But one Washington county is a solid bet when it comes to choosing a president. Clallam County, on the Olympic Peninsula, is on a 40-year winning streak of picking presidents, the longest run in the nation. Guest: KUOW political reporter, David Hyde Support the show by making a gift to KUOW: http://bit.ly/seattlenow
Preparing for the third wave
November 16, 2020 13:04 - 11 minutes - 11.6 MBScientists have been warning about a devastating fall surge in Covid cases for months. Now that the third wave is upon us, what can we do to steel ourselves for a hard winter? Guest: Kira Mauseth, clinical psychologist and trauma expert Support the show by making a gift to KUOW: http://bit.ly/seattlenow
Casual Friday with Melanie McFarland and Zaki Hamid
November 13, 2020 13:04 - 12 minutes - 12.8 MBAnother week, another shot of making sense of what life is like right now with TV critic for Salon.com Melanie McFarland and KUOW's director of Community Engagement Zaki Hamid. Support the show by making a gift to KUOW: http://bit.ly/seattlenow
It's mushroom season
November 12, 2020 13:00 - 8 minutes - 9.06 MBWe have a special episode for you today. We actually recorded last year before we were a show. It’s about mushrooms and the bumper crop we received last year. But COVID can’t stop mushroom season. This year’s mushroom crop is not as abundant as last year due to the wildfires and our recent frost. Patricia Murphy spoke with Daniel Winkler of the Puget Sound Mycological Society about why they’re an exciting part of our region.
Trump's refusal to concede
November 11, 2020 13:04 - 11 minutes - 12.1 MBPresident Trump has refused to concede the election and allow President Elect Biden to start the transition process. Today, we ask what history can tell us about what will happen next. Guest: Margaret O'Mara, University of Washington historian Support the show by making a gift to KUOW: http://bit.ly/seattlenow
Minimizing our Covid risk this winter
November 10, 2020 13:04 - 11 minutes - 12.3 MBCoronavirus cases are surging nationwide, with more than 100,000 new cases daily. Here in Washington, Seattle is a hot spot. Winter is drawing us indoors and, as pandemic fatigue sets in, people are taking more risks with Covid exposure. The freshly-elected Biden-Harris administration says tackling the pandemic is a top priority. But personal responsibility is critical too, and there’s a lot of conflicting advice how to stay safe in this third wave of Coronavirus. Guest: Marissa Baker, as...
Reconciling our differences
November 09, 2020 13:04 - 9 minutes - 10.2 MBJoe Biden may be the President Elect, but he’ll be leading a deeply divided country. Before we reconcile our differences we need to take a hard look at why they exist in the first place. Guest: Sean Goode, Executive Director of Choose 180 Support the show by making a gift to KUOW: http://bit.ly/seattlenow
An uncertain election and polarized politics in Mason county
November 05, 2020 13:04 - 11 minutes - 11.6 MBMason County is just South of Bremerton on the Kitsap Peninsula and it's one of the most purple areas in the state. KUOW’s Joshua McNichols visited when the results of the Presidential election remained uncertain but the country’s polarized politics became clearer than ever.
WA's election results
November 04, 2020 12:36 - 10 minutes - 10.9 MBWe’re still on tenterhooks waiting for the results of the presidential election, but lots of races in Washington have already been called. Today on the show: Five things you need to know about Washington's results. Guest: Amy Radil, KUOW political reporter Support the show by making a gift to KUOW: http://bit.ly/seattlenow
How to cope with election anxiety
November 03, 2020 13:04 - 9 minutes - 10.1 MBHere we are on election day, but rarely in this country has it felt so loaded. Political divisions, the pandemic and above all the uncertainty of the future. So we called up Seattle therapist Roy Fisher to get some ideas about how to get through the election and whatever happens next.
WA's Obama-Trump vote
November 02, 2020 13:04 - 10 minutes - 11.2 MBFive Washington counties flipped from blue to red in the 2016 presidential election. The reason why could tell us how the next election will go. Guest: David Hyde, KUOW political reporter Support the show by making a gift to KUOW: http://bit.ly/seattlenow