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 want to help out, go to https://www.kuow.org/donate/politics

Sound Politics is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Catharine Smith. Our producer is Hans Anderson. Our hosts are Libby Denkmann, Catharine Smith, Sarah Mizes Tan, and Scott Greenstone.

If you want to help shape our coverage for the general election, fill out <a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=uMFXPa70OUatsTMSrjvIJ8dxXCZ64uVPr3a6Hq33899UNTBVVlBZVDlNUjc4U0pVWTlMRjVRVExQQS4u">our survey</a>.
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 want to help out, go to https://www.kuow.org/donate/politics
Sound Politics is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Catharine Smith. Our producer is Hans Anderson. Our hosts are Libby Denkmann, Catharine Smith, Sarah Mizes Tan, and Scott Greenstone.

A 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 the movers and shakers. In Sound Politics KUOW host Libby Denkmann and politics reporter Scott Greenstone go beyond the ballot to guide you through what’s happening in local politics, why it matters, and how you can use your vote to make a difference.  

A podcast about the candidates, policies, and perspectives shaping the Pacific Northwest. There&rsquo;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 beyond the ballot to guide you through what&rsquo;s happening in local politics, why it matters, and how you can use your vote to make a difference. &nbsp;

A podcast about the candidates, policies, and perspectives shaping the Pacific Northwest. Produced by KUOW in Seattle.

Sound Politics

Primary election results 2026: Jimothy vs. your mom

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 communications with her office and the public after the mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle. 

Lastly, in voting news, there are new concerns about vote-by-mail ahead of the November election. 

Join Sound Politics on Wednesday, September 16 at 6:30pm at The Collective Seattle for "Voters Guide Live." This event is a collaboration between KUOW and Seattle City Club featuring KUOW's Cat Smith, Scott Greenstone, and Sarah Mizes-Tan. We'll talk about all the issues and races that will dominate your ballot this fall and answer your questions.

Find tickets and more information here.

Ask questions we could answer at that event by filling out this survey. 

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/politics

Sound Politics is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Catharine Smith. Our producer this week is Alec Cowan. Our hosts are Catharine Smith and Scott Greenstone.

This week on Sound Politics, we&rsquo;re talking about breakdowns in communication.&nbsp;
First: a Seattle public school strike averted at the 11th-hour, and one very unconventional communication might&rsquo;ve averted it.&nbsp;
Then, over at city hall, Mayor Katie Wilson is really trying to show us she is fixing communications with her office and the public after the mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle.&nbsp;
Lastly, in voting news, there are new concerns about vote-by-mail ahead of the November election.&nbsp;
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Join Sound Politics on Wednesday, September 16 at 6:30pm at The Collective Seattle for "Voters Guide Live." This event is a collaboration between KUOW and Seattle City Club featuring KUOW's Cat Smith, Scott Greenstone, and Sarah Mizes-Tan. We'll talk about all the issues and races that will dominate your ballot this fall and answer your questions. Find tickets and more information <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/voters-guide-live-with-seattle-cityclub-kuow-tickets-1997055496750?msockid=112017218d7a6b221a0f001b8c5c6a92">here</a>. Ask questions we could answer at that event by filling out <a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=uMFXPa70OUatsTMSrjvIJ8dxXCZ64uVPr3a6Hq33899UNTBVVlBZVDlNUjc4U0pVWTlMRjVRVExQQS4u">this survey. </a> Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you want to help out, go to <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/politics">https://www.kuow.org/donate/politics</a>
Sound Politics is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Catharine Smith. Our producer this week is Alec Cowan. Our hosts are Catharine Smith and Scott Greenstone.

This week on Sound Politics, we’re talking about breakdowns in communication. 

Voting fight update, school strike averted, Katie Wilson's pledge

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 back to school, and a lack of funding is causing tension between teachers and school administrators?

Join Sound Politics on Wednesday, September 16 at 6:30pm at The Collective Seattle for "Voters Guide Live." This event is a collaboration between KUOW and Seattle City Club featuring KUOW's Cat Smith, Scott Greenstone, and Sarah Mizes-Tan. We'll talk about all the issues and races that will dominate your ballot this fall and answer your questions.

Find tickets and more information here.

Ask questions we could answer at that event by filling out this survey. 

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/politics

Sound Politics is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. This episode was edited by Cat Smith. Our producer is Alec Cowan. Our hosts were Scott Greenstone and KUOW's Sami West.

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 back to school, and a lack of funding is causing tension between teachers and school administrators?
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Join Sound Politics on Wednesday, September 16 at 6:30pm at The Collective Seattle for "Voters Guide Live." This event is a collaboration between KUOW and Seattle City Club featuring KUOW's Cat Smith, Scott Greenstone, and Sarah Mizes-Tan. We'll talk about all the issues and races that will dominate your ballot this fall and answer your questions. Find tickets and more information <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/voters-guide-live-with-seattle-cityclub-kuow-tickets-1997055496750?msockid=112017218d7a6b221a0f001b8c5c6a92">here</a>. Ask questions we could answer at that event by filling out <a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=uMFXPa70OUatsTMSrjvIJ8dxXCZ64uVPr3a6Hq33899UNTBVVlBZVDlNUjc4U0pVWTlMRjVRVExQQS4u">this survey. </a> 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/politics Sound Politics is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. This episode was edited by Cat Smith. Our producer is Alec Cowan. Our hosts were Scott Greenstone and KUOW's Sami West.

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.

When WA defunded Dolly Parton

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 on Wednesday, September 16 at 6:30pm at The Collective Seattle for "Voters Guide Live." This event is a collaboration between KUOW and Seattle City Club featuring KUOW's Cat Smith, Scott Greenstone, and Sarah Mizes-Tan. We'll talk about all the issues and races that will dominate your ballot this fall and answer your questions.

Find tickets and more information here.

Ask questions we could answer at that event by filling out this survey. 

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/politics

Sound Politics is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. This episode was edited by Cat Smith and Jim Gates. Our producer was Alec Cowan. Our hosts were Scott Greenstone and Seattle Eats' Brandi Fullwood.

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.&nbsp;
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 Join Sound Politics on Wednesday, September 16 at 6:30pm at The Collective Seattle for "Voters Guide Live." This event is a collaboration between KUOW and Seattle City Club featuring KUOW's Cat Smith, Scott Greenstone, and Sarah Mizes-Tan. We'll talk about all the issues and races that will dominate your ballot this fall and answer your questions. Find tickets and more information <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/voters-guide-live-with-seattle-cityclub-kuow-tickets-1997055496750?msockid=112017218d7a6b221a0f001b8c5c6a92">here</a>. Ask questions we could answer at that event by filling out <a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=uMFXPa70OUatsTMSrjvIJ8dxXCZ64uVPr3a6Hq33899UNTBVVlBZVDlNUjc4U0pVWTlMRjVRVExQQS4u">this survey. </a> 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/politics Sound Politics is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. This episode was edited by Cat Smith and Jim Gates. Our producer was Alec Cowan. Our hosts were Scott Greenstone and Seattle Eats' Brandi Fullwood.

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.

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