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: 


Author of the Savage Love column and host of the Savage Lovecast Podcast, Dan Savage

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As US Olympians call for tolerance and LGBTQ rights, some face Trump attacks and online hate - NPR
‘Heated Rivalry’ Reaches 10.6 Million Viewers in The U.S. With Audience Increasing by Over 100% Since Finale - Variety

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;
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Author of the Savage Love column and host of the Savage Lovecast Podcast, Dan Savage
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Related Stories:
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<li><a href="https://www.npr.org/2026/02/09/nx-s1-5706017/as-us-olympians-call-for-tolerance-and-lgbtq-rights-some-face-trump-attacks-and-online-hate">As US Olympians call for tolerance and LGBTQ rights, some face Trump attacks and online hate - NPR</a></li>
<li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/heated-rivalry-ratings-viewers-1236657375/">&lsquo;Heated Rivalry&rsquo; Reaches 10.6 Million Viewers in The U.S. With Audience Increasing by Over 100% Since Finale - Variety</a></li>
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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

The politics of sports - both real and fictional - with Seattle's own Dan Savage.