Front Page - Tuesday Nov 3

Tort Liability

Native Birthing Center

In the 2026 fiscal year alone, the state paid out over $600 million in judgements, settlements and legal costs. It’s an issue that goes way beyond dollars on a spreadsheet – and gets to the heart of who should be held responsible when someone suffers harm? And how far should that responsibility go?

Plus: What a new Native-owned birthing center means for south Seattle.

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In the 2026 fiscal year alone, the state paid out over $600 million in judgements, settlements and legal costs.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s an issue that goes way beyond dollars on a spreadsheet &ndash; and gets to the heart of who should be held responsible when someone suffers harm? And how far should that responsibility go?
Plus: What a new Native-owned birthing center means for south Seattle.
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As WA faces ballooning liability costs, legislative clash brews

Front Page - Thursday Nov 5

Rep. Jayapal LIVE

Weekend Warmup

Democrats are still basking in the glow of their sweeping electoral wins. You have to go back a half a century, to the post-Watergate era, to find a similar landslide victory by either party in the House. 

And the New York Times reports there may be no modern precedent for the wave of GOP-leaning Senate seats that flipped to Democratic control Tuesday. In two months, they’ll take control of both chambers of congress. How will they lead? Soundside caught up with Representative Pramila Jayapal from Washington’s 7th district to talk about legislative priorities. 

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Democrats are still basking in the glow of their sweeping electoral wins.&nbsp;You have to go back a half a century, to the post-Watergate era, to find a similar landslide victory by either party in the House.&nbsp;
And the New York Times reports there may be no modern precedent for the wave of GOP-leaning Senate seats that flipped to Democratic control Tuesday.&nbsp;In two months, they&rsquo;ll take control of both chambers of congress. How will they lead? Soundside caught up with Representative Pramila Jayapal from Washington&rsquo;s 7th district to talk about legislative priorities.&nbsp;
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For Jayapal, Trump impeachment is a risky strategy when Dems take congress

Introduction

Brian Heywood

Shasti Conrad

Rep. Adam Smith

Chad Minnick

Wrap-Up

The Soundside and Sound Politics teams broke down the biggest takeaways from Election Day. They dug into the initial results on ballot initiatives, national races and more -- with the help of guests who weighed in on what this year's election could mean for Washington Democrats and Republicans.  

Guests:
Brian Heywood of Let's Go Washington 
Shasti Conrad, chair of the Washington State Democratic Party 
Congressman Adam Smith, who represents Washington's 9th District 
Chad Minnick, Republican political consultant and strategist 

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Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. 

The Soundside and Sound Politics teams broke down the biggest takeaways from Election Day. They dug into the initial results on ballot initiatives, national races and more -- with the help of guests who weighed in on what this year's election could mean for Washington Democrats and Republicans.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Guests:
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<li>Brian Heywood of Let's Go Washington&nbsp;</li>
<li>Shasti Conrad, chair of the Washington State Democratic Party&nbsp;</li>
<li>Congressman Adam Smith, who represents Washington's 9th District&nbsp;</li>
<li>Chad Minnick, Republican political consultant and strategist&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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The Soundside and Sound Politics teams broke down the initial takeaways from this year's election. The teams also called up several guests to hear what these results could signal for Republicans and Democrats in Washington. 

A post Election Day roundup with Soundside and Sound Politics

Front Page - Monday Nov 2

Mondays with the Mayor

Every month, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson sits down with Soundside to discuss the latest news and answer your questions. This month: Housing policy, the budget, the search for a new Seattle police chief, and as always, your questions. 

Plus: Libby and David break down today’s top headlines.

Today on the show: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson

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Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. 

Every month, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson sits down with Soundside to discuss the latest news and answer your questions. This month: Housing policy, the budget, the search for a new Seattle police chief, and as always, your questions.&nbsp;
Plus: Libby and David break down today&rsquo;s top headlines.
Today on the show: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson
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Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.&nbsp;

Seattle's mayor takes listener questions about the biggest issues facing the city.

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