Can astronauts vote… for lands commissioner?

Sound Politics is talking elections on land... and in space this week.  Up first: Scott and Libby start a little closer to home, and talk about one of the closest primary races in state history. It was a tight race to determine who would take second place in the fight for Washington State Land Co…

Instead of going high, Democrats are going 'weird'

Sound Politics is getting a little weird this week: Scott is solo hosting, and the pod is taking a break from our regular episode format due to the upcoming holiday weekend. Scott and Libby will be back with your regular 'ol normie Sound Politics next week. In the meantime, Scott is bringing you a…

Democrats are on a hope high in Chicago

Sound Politics is at the Democratic National Convention! Sound Politics co-hosts Libby Denkmann and Scott Greenstone are breaking down highlights from the convention so far, and how the Washington state delegation is showing up - and showing out. And later, Libby will take listeners to Redmond for…

Why our ballot's so big

Now that the dust has settled on August voting, it's time to take a quick cleansing breath, and turn our attention to the four voter initiatives slated for the November ballot.   They’re coming from the right side of the aisle, they’ve got some big money, and feisty politicians backing them.  Nor…

Sound Politics gets primaried

It's Sound Politics' inaugural primary results episode! Sound Politics co-hosts Libby Denkmann and Scott Greenstone are breaking down results from races across the state - from Washington's 3rd congressional district to the Seattle City Council. Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make t…

A red-hot rematch is shaping up in purple southwest Washington

Southwest Washington is home to one of the most consequential races of the 2024 election cycle - the outcome could changewho’s in control of the U.S. House of Representatives come January 2025.  Sound Politics co-hosts Libby Denkmann and Scott Greenstone break down the top three candidates for Was…

Brat Summer is over. The WA governor's race is here

The primary election is coming in hot. KUOW has fast facts you need to know before voting. Scott Greenstone and Libby Denkmann co-host this new podcast from the KUOW newsroom. In our first episode, we break down the top four gubernatorial candidates. Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help m…

KUOW's Sound Politics - Coming July 26

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 behind the ballot to guide you through what’s happening in local politics, why …