Seattleites can now buy drinks from the city’s first Thai coffee shop: Nudibranch Coffee, which opened its doors on Capitol Hill in February. 

The shop serves drinks that reflect Thailand’s popular flavors and hot climate. We're talking tangerine-iced Americanos and Coconut Clouds (the latter has coconut water, espresso and sweet cream floated on top). 

Before the shop officially opened its doors, we were able to steal some time from the busy owners to hear how the vision for Seattle’s first Thai coffee shop came together. 

Guests: 
Emily Sirisup and Cole Arnesen, two of Nudibranch Coffee's founders 

Related links: 
Nudibranch Coffee | Explore Thai Coffee Today
Nudibranch Wants to Be Seattle’s First Thai Coffee Shop | Eater Seattle
Nudibranch will bring Thai coffee to former Capitol Hill vegan doughnut shop | CHS Capitol Hill Seattle News

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Seattleites can now buy drinks from the city&rsquo;s first Thai coffee shop: Nudibranch Coffee, which opened its doors on Capitol Hill in February.&nbsp;
The shop serves drinks that reflect Thailand&rsquo;s popular flavors and hot climate. We're talking tangerine-iced Americanos and Coconut Clouds (the latter has coconut water, espresso and sweet cream floated on top).&nbsp;
Before the shop officially opened its doors, we were able to steal some time from the busy owners to hear how the vision for Seattle&rsquo;s first Thai coffee shop came together.&nbsp;
Guests:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Emily Sirisup and Cole Arnesen, two of Nudibranch Coffee's founders&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Related links:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.nudibranchcoffee.com/">Nudibranch Coffee | Explore Thai Coffee Today</a></li>
<li><a href="https://seattle.eater.com/restaurant-news/87051/nudibranch-coffee-opening-thai-cafe-seattle">Nudibranch Wants to Be Seattle&rsquo;s First Thai Coffee Shop | Eater Seattle</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.capitolhillseattle.com/2026/01/nudibranch-ready-to-add-thai-coffee-to-capitol-hills-cafe-community/">Nudibranch will bring Thai coffee to former Capitol Hill vegan doughnut shop | CHS Capitol Hill Seattle News</a></li>
</ul>
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Seattle got its first Thai coffee shop in February. Before Nudibranch Coffee officially opened its doors, we sat down with two of the cofounders to hear how their vision for the spot came together. 

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Canada needs healthcare workers, but there just aren't enough of them in the country. So they've amped up their efforts to recruit medical professionals from other countries, especially the United States. 

And Canada is seeing quite a bit of success. Last year, the British Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons reported licensing three times the number of American physicians than they had the year before.

One person trying to recruit Americans to work in Canada is Tod Maffin. Tod is a former national CBC radio host and producer. He now runs a newsletter and podcast called Mirror Falls. And he's one of the organizers of the Nanaimo Healthcare Infusion this weekend. 

Guest:

Tod Maffin, former national CBC radio host and producer. He now runs a newsletter and podcast called Mirror Falls

Relevant Links:

KUOW: US healthcare workers encouraged to consider the charms of Canada

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Canada needs healthcare workers, but there just aren't enough of them in the country. So they've amped up their efforts to recruit medical professionals from other countries, especially the United States. And Canada is seeing quite a bit of success. Last year, the British Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons reported licensing three times the number of American physicians than they had the year before.
One person trying to recruit Americans to work in Canada is Tod Maffin. Tod is a former national CBC radio host and producer. He now runs a newsletter and podcast called Mirror Falls. And he's one of the organizers of the Nanaimo Healthcare Infusion this weekend.&nbsp;
Guest:
Tod Maffin, former national CBC radio host and producer. He now runs a newsletter and podcast called Mirror Falls
Relevant Links:
KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/us-healthcare-workers-encouraged-to-consider-the-charms-of-canada">US healthcare workers encouraged to consider the charms of Canada</a>
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Canada needs healthcare workers, but there just aren't enough of them in the country. So they've amped up their efforts to recruit medical professionals from other countries, especially the United States. 

American healthcare workers consider careers north of the border

A California doctor is suing primary care provider One Medical, claiming she was fired in part for retaliation for raising concerns about patient care. 

Amazon owns One Medical, it bought the company in 2023.

The service offers tele-health and in-person locations and Amazon Prime members are able to access a One Medical membership at a discount. 

The company’s goal is to use technology to make primary care as convenient as home delivery.

Our guest writes that this recent lawsuit, however, “pulls back the curtain on Amazon’s entrée into healthcare.”

Guest

Caroline O'Donovan, AI and Big Technology senior Reporter, The San Francisco Standard

Related Links

Amazon’s One Medical fired a doctor who raised safety concerns, lawsuit says- The San Francisco Standard

Leaked documents reveal patient safety issues at Amazon’s One Medical - The Washington Post

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A California doctor is suing primary care provider One Medical, claiming she was fired in part for retaliation for raising concerns about patient care.&nbsp;
Amazon owns One Medical, it bought the company in 2023.
The service offers tele-health and in-person locations and Amazon Prime members are able to access a One Medical membership at a discount.&nbsp;
The company&rsquo;s goal is to use technology to make primary care as convenient as home delivery.
Our guest writes that this recent lawsuit, however, &ldquo;pulls back the curtain on Amazon&rsquo;s entr&eacute;e into healthcare.&rdquo; Guest
Caroline O'Donovan, AI and Big Technology senior Reporter, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/author/caroline-odonovan/">The San Francisco Standard</a>
Related Links <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2026/04/09/amazon-s-one-medical-fired-doctor-who-raised-safety-concerns-lawsuit-says/">Amazon&rsquo;s One Medical fired a doctor who raised safety concerns, lawsuit says</a> - The San Francisco Standard <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/06/15/amazon-one-medical-patient-safety/">Leaked documents reveal patient safety issues at Amazon&rsquo;s One Medical</a> - The Washington Post 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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The company’s goal is to use technology to make primary care as convenient as home delivery.

One Medical, a new lawsuit and Amazon's ambitions for health care

The January shooting of two teenage boys in Seattle's Rainier Beach neighborhood devastated its residents. The incident also amplified a split between people who believe surveillance cameras could help keep residents safe, and those who remain concerned about how data from the cameras gets used.

Guest

Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, freelance reporter for the South Seattle Emerald

Related links

South Seattle Emerald: What Safety Looks Like in South Seattle Depends on Who You Ask

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The January shooting of two teenage boys in Seattle's Rainier Beach neighborhood devastated its residents. The incident also amplified a split between people who believe surveillance cameras could help keep residents safe, and those who remain concerned about how data from the cameras gets used.
Guest
Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, freelance reporter for the South Seattle Emerald
Related links
South Seattle Emerald: <a href="https://southseattleemerald.org/news/2026/04/14/what-safety-looks-like-in-south-seattle-depends-on-who-you-ask">What Safety Looks Like in South Seattle Depends on Who You Ask</a>
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The January shooting of two teenage boys in Seattle's Rainier Beach neighborhood devastated its residents. It also amplified a split between their views on surveillance cameras' role in public safety.

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