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Sound Politics
Playlist by Sound PoliticsA podcast about the candidates, policies, and perspectives shaping the Pacific Northwest. There’s a lot to wade through when it comes to Washington State politics. The drama, the facts, the money, and…Follow the podcast:
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Voting fight update, school strike averted, Katie Wilson's pledge
This week on Sound Politics, we’re talking about breakdowns in communication. First: a Seattle public school strike averted at the 11th-hour, and one very unconventional communication might’ve averted it. Then, over at city hall, Mayor Katie Wilson is really trying to show us she is fixing comm…
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When WA defunded Dolly Parton
Music legend Dolly Parton died this week, and her legacy can even be felt in Washington state, through a reading program she brought to all 39 counties. But then, the state defunded it. This week on Sound Politics... what does that say about our education funding at a time when kids are heading b…
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Where food meets politics: We visit South Seattle's most iconic fish fry
How much sway does one South Seattle fish fry hold on local politics? We teamed up with KUOW's Seattle Eats podcast to find out. This episode originally ran last month in the Seattle Eats feed, and we have a piping hot update at the end that you'll want to stick around for. Join Sound Politics o…
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Wilson recall, shooting fallout, primary election updates: The biggest politics stories of the week
This week on Sound Politics... we’re having leftovers, tying up last week's primary elections before heading off to Seattle City Hall, where political pressure is building on the mayor and the police department. Plus: Join Sound Politics on Wednesday, September 16 at 6:30pm at The Collective Seat…
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Primary election results 2026: Jimothy vs. your mom
If you want to help shape our coverage for the general election, fill out our survey. On this week's episode: early results are trickling in for the August primary. How did incumbents fare against a slew of challengers? Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you…
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Did Seattle's police chief just get fired? (UPDATE)
We now know that Seattle Police Department Chief Shon Barnes has resigned. It caps off a dramatic day at the city where it was unclear whether the Chief Barnes had a job. We're wading through it on this week's Sound Politics. Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. I…
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Hey, big spender! Former governors rip Dems in Olympia
Two former Democratic Governors of Washington -- Christine Gregoire and Gary Locke -- have concerns about how much Democrats in Olympia are spending and whether a huge new program like the "millionaires tax" will fix the state’s budget woes. Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this …
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Trump drama in MAGA Washington
Washington Republicans come in many flavors, and right now, all of them are competing to represent the center of the state in Congress. On this week’s Sound Politics, we meet the top candidates for an open seat in the 4th Congressional District, and untangle the drama behind the all-important Trum…
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Mamdani's Seattle? Not so fast...
Across the country, progressive Democrats are ousting establishment candidates who have, in some cases, been in office for decades. Could we see the same dynamic play out in Washington? Or are establishment Democrats here too progressive to be challenged to the left? Thank you to the supporters o…
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What SCOTUS' trans athletes ruling means for WA
The Supreme Court says states like Idaho can ban trans girls from sports. But what does that mean for our state and the initiative we will vote on in November? Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you want to help out, go to https://www.kuow.org/donate/politic…
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