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. 

Northwest News Network state government reporter Jeanie Lindsay joins the pod to talk through all the ballot initiatives voters will decide on in November. 

Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundpoliticsnotes.

Sound Politics is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editors this week are Catharine Smith and Gabe Spitzer. Our producers are Noel Gasca, Sarah Leibovitz, and Jason Burrows. Our hosts are Libby Denkmann and Scott Greenstone

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. 
Northwest News Network state government reporter Jeanie Lindsay joins the pod to talk through all the ballot initiatives voters will decide on in November. 
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to <a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundpoliticsnotes" data-stringify-link="http://kuow.org/donate/soundpoliticsnotes" data-sk="tooltip_parent">kuow.org/donate/soundpoliticsnotes</a>.
Sound Politics is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editors this week are Catharine Smith and Gabe Spitzer. Our producers are Noel Gasca, Sarah Leibovitz, and Jason Burrows. Our hosts are Libby Denkmann 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

Why our ballot's so big

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. 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.

Where food meets politics: We visit South Seattle's most iconic fish fry

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 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 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.&nbsp;
Plus: 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. 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 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. 

Wilson recall, shooting fallout, primary election updates: The biggest politics stories of the week

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.

Why our ballot's so big

In 1 playlist(s)

Sound Politics

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips