SEA...HAWKS!

Need we say more? Surely by now, you know that your Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl this year.

KUOW's Noel Gasca was on the scene of the Seahawks Victory Parade in downtown Seattle, she talked with us about what she saw. 

Guest

Noel Gasca, reporter, KUOW

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SEA...HAWKS!
Need we say more? Surely by now, you know that your Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl this year. KUOW's Noel Gasca was on the scene of the Seahawks Victory Parade in downtown Seattle, she talked with us about what she saw.&nbsp; Guest Noel Gasca, reporter, KUOW Related Links <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-super-bowl-champion-seahawks-2026-downtown-parade">Seattle's 12s celebrate Super Bowl champion Seahawks</a>
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Kinda boring game, super fun party. We promise. 

Happy Seahawks Victory Parade Day! 

When you use dating apps, there’s a lot of pressure to make an impression in the mere moments you have before someone decides whether you’re worth the effort. 

So, as frustrating as it can be, we understand that there’s a fair bit of truth-bending involved in finding love online: 

Like pictures with really flattering angles or exaggerations of interests. 

All’s fair in love and/or exciting-but-sometimes-brief-and-often-regretted romance.

Butis it fair if someone’s using AI to make basic conversation? 

A growing number of daters report asking ChatGPT – or one of a flurry of new “AI dating assistant” startups – to craft questions and answers on dating apps. 

Was that witty repartee in your DMs generated by a bot? How much has dating been co-opted by digital wingmen, and what does it mean for the future of digital romance? 

Guest:

Henry Chandonett, reporter for Business Insider

Relevant Links:

Business Insider: The Rise of the AI Wingman

The Guardian: ‘I realised I’d been ChatGPT-ed into bed’: how ‘Chatfishing’ made finding love on dating apps even weirder

When you use dating apps, there&rsquo;s a lot of pressure to make an impression in the mere moments you have before someone decides whether you&rsquo;re worth the effort.&nbsp;
So, as frustrating as it can be, we understand that there&rsquo;s a fair bit of truth-bending involved in finding love online: Like pictures with really flattering angles or exaggerations of interests.&nbsp; All&rsquo;s fair in love and/or exciting-but-sometimes-brief-and-often-regretted romance.
But is it fair if someone&rsquo;s using AI to make basic conversation? A growing number of daters report asking ChatGPT &ndash; or one of a flurry of new &ldquo;AI dating assistant&rdquo; startups &ndash; to craft questions and answers on dating apps. Was that witty repartee in your DMs generated by a bot? How much has dating been co-opted by digital wingmen, and what does it mean for the future of digital romance?&nbsp;
Guest:
Henry Chandonett, reporter for Business Insider
Relevant Links:
Business Insider: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-wingman-dating-helper-tinder-hinge-pickup-lines-chatgpt-2025-12">The Rise of the AI Wingman</a>
The Guardian: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/oct/12/chatgpt-ed-into-bed-chatfishing-on-dating-apps">&lsquo;I realised I&rsquo;d been ChatGPT-ed into bed&rsquo;: how &lsquo;Chatfishing&rsquo; made finding love on dating apps even weirder</a>

How much should we entrust our dating to AI?

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

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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;
<ul>
<li>
Author of the Savage Love column and host of the Savage Lovecast Podcast, Dan Savage
</li>
</ul>
Related Stories:
<ul>
<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>
</ul>
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The politics of sports - both real and fictional - with Seattle's own Dan Savage.

Front Page: Valentine's edition with Dan Savage

The retail operator for Eddie Bauer’s North American stores has filed for bankruptcy.

Depending on how things turn out, the outdoor gear brand could see the closure of nearly 200 stores across the United States and Canada. The Seattle Times also reports that the company's store operator plans to close its headquarters in Seattle and lay off 60 workers. 

This isn’t the first sign of trouble for the Seattle-based business, which faced bankruptcy proceedings in 2003 and 2009. 

This latest filing won’t affect the company’s wholesale, manufacturing or online operations -- so it’s not like the brand’s going away completely.

But the news still feels pretty big…. 

Because once upon a time, not too long ago, Eddie Bauer was a premiere spot for outdoor gear. It outfitted the first American to summit Mount Everest.  

And there was a time when it was quite the fashion statement to walk into work with an Eddie Bauer puffer. 

As the company faces an uncertain future, we decided to reflect on its legacy. 

Guests: 
Clara Berg, a fashion historian and Curator of Collections at MOHAI.

Related links: 
Our Story – Eddie Bauer
Eddie Bauer to close its Seattle headquarters, lay off 60 workers | The Seattle Times
Eddie Bauer: From Outdoor Staple to Bankruptcy Watch - Business Insider
Retail operator of Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy, will keep stores open during restructuring | AP News
Eddie Bauer store operator files for bankruptcy, seeks sale | Reuters

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The retail operator for Eddie Bauer&rsquo;s North American stores has filed for bankruptcy.
Depending on how things turn out, the outdoor gear brand could see the closure of nearly 200 stores across the United States and Canada. The Seattle Times also reports that the company's store operator <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/business/local-business/eddie-bauer-to-close-its-seattle-headquarters-lay-off-60-workers/?block=ebwhatsnew&amp;utm_source=marketingcloud&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Evening+Brief+02-09-26_2_9_2026&amp;utm_term=">plans to close its headquarters</a> in Seattle and lay off 60 workers.&nbsp;
This isn&rsquo;t the first sign of trouble for the Seattle-based business, which faced bankruptcy proceedings in 2003 and 2009.&nbsp;
This latest filing won&rsquo;t affect the company&rsquo;s wholesale, manufacturing or online operations -- so it&rsquo;s not like the brand&rsquo;s going away completely.
But the news still feels pretty big&hellip;.&nbsp;
Because once upon a time, not too long ago, Eddie Bauer was a premiere spot for outdoor gear. It outfitted&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/eddie-bauer-bankruptcy-retail-1f4168dca0060353b3766f0924d9c7da">the first American to summit</a> Mount Everest.&nbsp;&nbsp;
And there was a time when it was quite the fashion statement to walk into work with an Eddie Bauer puffer.&nbsp;
As the company faces an uncertain future, we decided to reflect on its legacy.&nbsp;
Guests:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Clara Berg, a fashion historian and Curator of Collections at MOHAI.</li>
</ul>
Related links:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/newsroom/eeoc-files-subpoena-enforcement-action-against-nike"></a>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.eddiebauer.com/pages/our-story">Our Story &ndash; Eddie Bauer</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/business/local-business/eddie-bauer-to-close-its-seattle-headquarters-lay-off-60-workers/?block=ebwhatsnew&amp;utm_source=marketingcloud&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Evening+Brief+02-09-26_2_9_2026&amp;utm_term=">Eddie Bauer to close its Seattle headquarters, lay off 60 workers | The Seattle Times</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/eddie-bauer-outdoor-retailer-store-closures-loom-history-photos-2026-2">Eddie Bauer: From Outdoor Staple to Bankruptcy Watch - Business Insider</a></li>
<li><a href="https://apnews.com/article/eddie-bauer-bankruptcy-retail-1f4168dca0060353b3766f0924d9c7da">Retail operator of Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy, will keep stores open during restructuring | AP News</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/eddie-bauer-store-operator-files-bankruptcy-seeks-sale-2026-02-09/">Eddie Bauer store operator files for bankruptcy, seeks sale | Reuters</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.

Eddie Bauer long reigned as an outdoor gear giant. The retail operator for the company’s North American stores just filed for bankruptcy, so we looked back at the legacy of this Seattle-based business. 

Happy Seahawks Victory Parade Day!

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