Today is Mexican Independence Day, and we’ve got a bit of a musical treat to take us out.  

Yesterday, Orquesta Northwest put on a concert at Town Hall Seattle, celebrating “El Grito” -- the day that father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla called for Mexicans to rise and fight for freedom. 

The concert was part of the Mexam NW Festival, which features dozens of Mexican cultural events around the Seattle area. The festival is curated by the Mexican Consulate of Seattle and runs through October 19th. 

Soundside producer Jason Burrows went to the Town Hall Seattle and caught the musicians and organizers as they were rehearsing for the performance.



GUESTS: 
Paula Madrigal, Artistic Director of Orquesta Northwest
Teo Benson, Executive Director of Orquesta Northwest

Related Links: 
Orquesta Northwest
Mexam NW Festival



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Today is Mexican Independence Day, and we’ve got a bit of a musical treat to take us out.  
Yesterday, Orquesta Northwest put on a concert at Town Hall Seattle, celebrating “El Grito” -- the day that father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla called for Mexicans to rise and fight for freedom. 
The concert was part of the Mexam NW Festival, which features dozens of Mexican cultural events around the Seattle area. The festival is curated by the Mexican Consulate of Seattle and runs through October 19th. 
Soundside producer Jason Burrows went to the Town Hall Seattle and caught the musicians and organizers as they were rehearsing for the performance.
 
GUESTS: 
<ul>
<li>Paula Madrigal, Artistic Director of Orquesta Northwest</li>
<li>Teo Benson, Executive Director of Orquesta Northwest</li>
</ul>
Related Links: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.orquestanw.org/">Orquesta Northwest</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.mexamnwfestival.com/">Mexam NW Festival</a></li>
</ul>
 
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/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
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Celebrating "El Grito" through the Music of Mexico

33,000 Boeing factory workers walked off the job Friday, demanding higher wages and for the company to restore pensions. Most are based here in the Pacific Northwest. 

The overall labor landscape in the U.S. has changed significantly since the last machinists strike 2008 – nationally, union membership remains at historically low levels, but work stoppages have increased in recent years and the number of striking workers skyrocketed in 2023.The UAW strike late last year won historic concessions for auto workers across the country. 


Guests:

Richard Aboulafia, managing director of AeroDynamic Advisory

Rebecca Givan, Associate Professor of Labor Studies and Employment Relations at Rutgers University

Relevant Links:

Seattle Times: Boeing Machinists reject contract as 96% vote to strike 

AP: Boeing machinists vote to strike after rejecting pay increases of 25% over 4 years

New York Times: Boeing’s Strike Halts Airplane Production at Key Plants

33,000 Boeing factory workers walked off the job Friday, demanding higher wages and for the company to restore pensions. Most are based here in the Pacific Northwest. 
The overall labor landscape in the U.S. has changed significantly since the last machinists strike 2008 – nationally, union membership remains at historically low levels, but work stoppages have increased in recent years and the number of striking workers skyrocketed in 2023.The UAW strike late last year won historic concessions for auto workers across the country.  
Guests:
Richard Aboulafia, managing director of AeroDynamic Advisory
Rebecca Givan, Associate Professor of Labor Studies and Employment Relations at Rutgers University
Relevant Links:
Seattle Times: <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-machinists-union-to-strike-walkout-starts-at-midnight-friday/">Boeing Machinists reject contract as 96% vote to strike </a>
AP: <a href="https://apnews.com/article/boeing-strike-vote-machinists-12d008c0127bab57f8cc9941f48e3ac6">Boeing machinists vote to strike after rejecting pay increases of 25% over 4 years</a>
New York Times: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/13/business/economy/boeing-strike-union-contract.html">Boeing’s Strike Halts Airplane Production at Key Plants</a>

The number of striking workers skyrocketed in 2023, what does that mean for Boeing machinists?

K-beauty is not a niche market. Built around dewy skin with no visible pores, big eyes, a thin body, it’s the “ideal” for pop stars, celebrities, and regular people across the world.

The industry, built on Korean skincare and makeup products, is the result of “hallyu” — exporting of South Korean pop culture that the government has helped sponsor since the 1990s.

In her new book, “Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital,” Elise Hu describes how digital filters and a booming beauty economy have transformed the industry, societal expectations, and what’s actually achievable when it comes to that “flawless” finish.

This interview originally aired on June 6th, 2023.

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

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

Guest: 
Elise Hu: journalist, podcaster, and author of “Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital”

K-beauty is not a niche market. Built around dewy skin with no visible pores, big eyes, a thin body, it’s the “ideal” for pop stars, celebrities, and regular people across the world.
The industry, built on Korean skincare and makeup products, is the result of “hallyu” — exporting of South Korean pop culture that the government has helped sponsor since the 1990s.
In her new book, “Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital,” Elise Hu describes how digital filters and a booming beauty economy have transformed the industry, societal expectations, and what’s actually achievable when it comes to that “flawless” finish.
This interview <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/elise-hu-on-her-new-book-flawless-lessons-in-looks-and-culture-from-the-k-beauty-capital">originally aired</a> on June 6th, 2023.
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/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. 
Guest: 
<ul>
<li>Elise Hu: journalist, podcaster, and author of “Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital”</li>
</ul>

Hear It Again: Author Elise Hu on her new book and K-Beauty critique, 'Flawless'

If you’ve ever tried to find a therapist who takes your insurance and failed -- you're not alone.

Many in-network providers are bailing on insurance companies, and it’s affecting access to care.

A new investigation from ProPublica surveyed over 500 therapists nationwide – compiling their answers in a new investigation called “Why I left the network”. 

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

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

Guests:


Annie Waldman, a reporter at ProPublica covering health care
Canh Tran, a clinical social worker & therapist in Seattle
Dr. Chuck Benincasa, a psychologist working in a group practice in Everett  

Relevant Links:
Why I Left the Network - ProPublica
New Biden Administration Rules Aim to Hold Insurers Accountable for Mental Health Care Coverage - ProPublica
What Mental Health Care Protections Exist in Your State? - ProPublica

If you’ve ever tried to find a therapist who takes your insurance and failed -- you're not alone.
Many in-network providers are bailing on insurance companies, and it’s affecting access to care.
A new investigation from ProPublica surveyed over 500 therapists nationwide – compiling their answers in a new investigation called “Why I left the network”. 
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/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. 
Guests:
<ul>
<li>
Annie Waldman, a reporter at ProPublica covering health care
</li>
<li>Canh Tran, a clinical social worker &amp; therapist in Seattle</li>
<li>Dr. Chuck Benincasa, a psychologist working in a group practice in Everett  </li>
</ul>
Relevant Links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://projects.propublica.org/why-i-left-the-network/">Why I Left the Network</a> - ProPublica</li>
<li><a href="https://www.propublica.org/article/biden-administration-strengthens-mental-health-care-protections">New Biden Administration Rules Aim to Hold Insurers Accountable for Mental Health Care Coverage</a> - ProPublica</li>
<li><a href="https://www.propublica.org/article/mental-health-wiltn-states">What Mental Health Care Protections Exist in Your State?</a> - ProPublica</li>
</ul>

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