Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page.

It’s our chance to talk about the latest news with a rotation of plugged-in journalists and guests, taking a look at the headlines from the weekend and the stories that we'll be following as the week moves forward.

Guest: Axios Twin Cities newsletter co-author Kyle Stokes

Related stories:
Trump administration pulling 700 immigration agents from Minnesota - Axios
How Minnesota's rapid responders track ICE agents in real time - Axios
Melinda French Gates reacts to new details about Bill Gates in the Epstein files - NPR

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

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Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page.
It&rsquo;s our chance to talk about the latest news with a rotation of plugged-in journalists and guests, taking a look at the headlines from the weekend and the stories that we'll be following as the week moves forward.
Guest:&nbsp;Axios Twin Cities newsletter co-author Kyle Stokes
Related stories:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/02/04/minnesota-immigration-withdrawal-tom-homan">Trump administration pulling 700 immigration agents from Minnesota - Axios</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/26/ice-watch-rapid-response-minnesota-network">How Minnesota's rapid responders track ICE agents in real time - Axios</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.npr.org/2026/02/03/nx-s1-5697080/melinda-french-gates-reacts-to-ex-husband-bill-gates-being-mentioned-in-epstein-files">Melinda French Gates reacts to new details about Bill Gates in the Epstein files - NPR</a></li>
</ul>
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside&nbsp;is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

Soundside

Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page.

Front Page: an on the ground look at Minnesota, and Bill Gates in the Epstein files

The Sound Transit system is updating, maybe you've heard.

After three new light rail stations opened up south of Seattle in December, the light rail is set to start running across Lake Washington about a month from now.

But budget issues may complicate plans for the future lines. We'll get into that and much more.

Guest:
Dow Constantine, CEO of Sound Transit

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

The Sound Transit system is updating, maybe you've heard.
After three new light rail stations opened up south of Seattle in December, the light rail is set to start running across Lake Washington about a month from now.
But budget issues may complicate plans for the future lines. We'll get into that and much more.
Guest:
<ul>
<li>Dow Constantine, CEO of Sound Transit</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="kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>

The Sound Transit system is updating, maybe you've heard. After three new light rail stations opened up south of Seattle in December, the light rail is set to start running across Lake Washington about a month from now. But budget issues may complicate plans for the future lines. We'll get into that and much more.

Sound Transit CEO on the Crosslake Connection, the FIFA World Cup, and more

It’s the FINAL Thursday of February, and MARCH starts this weekend. 

Two of our Soundside producers are celebrating their birthdays this weekend, (Happy Birthday Maleeha Syed and Gabi Healy!!)

Women’s hockey is BACK at Climate Pledge Arena, AND it’s the final days of Black History Month, so let’s go out & do some stuff!!

Here’s Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows to get us caught up on all that’s happening!

LINKS:
Mad Science: A night of Improv and Laughter
Seattle Torrent vs Toronto Scepters
Kraken vs Canucks
Sea Slug Animation Festival 2026
Poulsbo Blues & Jazz Festival
Tacoma Beer Week Events
Free Rose Pruning Demonstration - Woodland Park Zoo
Doughboys - Seattle Theatre Group
4th Annual Black Makers & Creatives Art Exhibit
Iranian Vigil & Solidarity Art Exhibition

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.

It&rsquo;s the FINAL Thursday of February, and MARCH starts this weekend.&nbsp;
Two of our Soundside producers are celebrating their birthdays this weekend, (Happy Birthday Maleeha Syed and Gabi Healy!!)
Women&rsquo;s hockey is BACK at Climate Pledge Arena, AND it&rsquo;s the final days of Black History Month, so let&rsquo;s go out &amp; do some stuff!!
Here&rsquo;s Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows to get us caught up on all that&rsquo;s happening!
LINKS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://greatpeninsula.org/events/bandit-theater-presents-mad-science-a-night-of-improv-and-laughter-with-gpcs-adrian-wolf/">Mad Science: A night of Improv and Laughter</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.thepwhl.com/en/stats/game-center/272">Seattle Torrent vs Toronto Scepters</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/sea-vs-van/2026/02/28/2025020946">Kraken vs Canucks</a></li>
<li><a href="https://seasluganimation.com/2026-program">Sea Slug Animation Festival 2026</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://poulsborotary.org/poulsbo-blues-jazz/">Poulsbo Blues &amp; Jazz Festival</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.tacomabeerweek.com/beer-week-events">Tacoma Beer Week Events</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://zoo.org/event/free-rose-pruning-demonstration/">Free Rose Pruning Demonstration - Woodland Park Zoo</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.stgpresents.org/events/doughboys/">Doughboys - Seattle Theatre Group</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.hyattexperiences.com/hyatt-regency/searl?icamp=property_page_menu_book_experiences#!/event/93fa143f-5819-4b52-a367-d78d9f0a841f">4th Annual Black Makers &amp; Creatives Art Exhibit</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattleisfahansistercityadvocacy.org/events/vigil-art-exhibition-in-solidarity">Iranian Vigil &amp; Solidarity Art Exhibition</a></li>
</ul>
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside&nbsp;is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

Soundside presents the Weekend Warmup! Find all the events worthy of YOUR time off with host Jason Megatron Burrows.

Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" for 2/27-3/1

These days people are using AI chatbots for everything. 

These chatbots have a wealth of information at their metaphorical fingertips. But the accuracy of the information that they offer us is, well, questionable.

But it makes sense why some people turn to AI for medical advice.

They’re usually free, which gives them an upper hand when healthcare in the United States is so expensive. 

They’re also easy to access, so people can get their questions answered immediately, instead of waiting for an opening at their doctor’s office. 

And they’re trained to be empathic, which is especially appealing to patients who don’t feel valued in medical settings. 

In this "Ask a Doctor" segment, we explore the world of health advice and chatbots with two medical professionals. 

Guests: 
Angad Singh is a family medicine physician. He's also an Associate Chief Clinical Information Officer and Clinical Associate Professor at UW Medicine.
Danielle Bitterman is an assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and Clinical Lead for Data Science and AI at Mass General Brigham.

Related links:
A.I. Chatbots Are Changing How Patients Get Medical Advice - The New York Times
How to Use ChatGPT for Health Advice | Right as Rain
Health Advice From A.I. Chatbots Is Frequently Wrong, Study Shows - The New York Times

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.

These days people are using AI chatbots for everything.&nbsp;
These chatbots have a wealth of information at their metaphorical fingertips. But the accuracy of the information that they offer us is, well, questionable.
But it makes sense why some people turn to AI for medical advice.
They&rsquo;re usually free, which gives them an upper hand when healthcare in the United States is so expensive.&nbsp;
They&rsquo;re also easy to access, so people can get their questions answered immediately, instead of waiting for an opening at their doctor&rsquo;s office.&nbsp;
And they&rsquo;re trained to be empathic, which is especially appealing to patients who don&rsquo;t feel valued in medical settings.&nbsp;
In this "Ask a Doctor" segment, we explore the world of health advice and chatbots with two medical professionals.&nbsp;
Guests:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Angad Singh is a family medicine physician. He's also an Associate Chief Clinical Information Officer and Clinical Associate Professor at UW Medicine.</li>
<li>Danielle Bitterman is an assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and Clinical Lead for Data Science and AI at Mass General Brigham.</li>
</ul>
Related links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/well/ai-chatbot-doctors-health-care-advice.html">A.I. Chatbots Are Changing How Patients Get Medical Advice - The New York Times</a></li>
<li><a href="https://rightasrain.uwmedicine.org/well/health/ai-chatbot-health-advice">How to Use ChatGPT for Health Advice | Right as Rain</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/well/chatgpt-health-advice.html?campaign_id=9&amp;emc=edit_nn_20260211&amp;instance_id=170910&amp;nl=the-morning&amp;regi_id=287280427&amp;segment_id=215096&amp;user_id=e841d37b3a7003ad9c936962fd376710">Health Advice From A.I. Chatbots Is Frequently Wrong, Study Shows - The New York Times</a></li>
</ul>
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside&nbsp;is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

People are leaning on AI chatbots for everything... including health advice. We sit down with two doctors to talk about this trend.

Front Page: an on the ground look at Minnesota, and Bill Gates in the Epstein files

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