This week…

We've got a breakdown of the biggest election results, and what a national blue wave means for Seattle and Washington state... 

Plus, Starbucks wants to use AI to give you "the usual," and Seattle is celebrating its sauna culture this weekend.

KUOW’s Sound Politics hosts Cat Smith and Scott Greenstone are here to break down this election week.

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Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online or on the KUOW App.

This week&hellip;
We've got a breakdown of the biggest election results, and what a national blue wave means for Seattle and Washington state...&nbsp;
Plus, Starbucks wants to use AI to give you "the usual," and Seattle is celebrating its sauna culture this weekend.
KUOW&rsquo;s Sound Politics hosts Cat Smith and Scott Greenstone are here to break down this election week.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://donate.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.&nbsp;
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at <a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback">leave us feedback online</a> or on <a href="https://meet.kuow.org/question/">the KUOW App.</a>

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Seattle Now is KUOW's flagship daily news podcast. Seattle Now brings you quick headlines, smart analysis, and award-winning local news. New episodes every weekday morning and afternoon. Start and end your day with Seattle Now, from KUOW and the NPR Network.