For people addicted to fentanyl, the desire to quit is often overshadowed by the fear of withdrawal. Incredible nerve pain, diarrhea, chills, vomiting. It’s been likened to the worst flu you’ve ever experienced. 

Buprenorphine, the medication often used to aid in easing addiction, can trigger withdrawal symptoms, making it tough for patients to continue treatment. 

Here in Seattle, Downtown Emergency Service Center, or DESC, has been trying a new method of administering buprenorphine to ease treatment and curb cravings -- and it’s showing some promising results. 

Guests:
Jeremy Hoog, senior nurse manager at DESC's Opioid Recovery and Care Access.
Carson Bell is a care navigator at DESC.

Related Links: 
Substance Use Disorder Treatment - DESC
Seattle nonprofit rolling out potential ‘game changer’ for fentanyl addiction | The Seattle Times

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For people addicted to fentanyl, the desire to quit is often overshadowed by the fear of withdrawal. Incredible nerve pain, diarrhea, chills, vomiting. It&rsquo;s been likened to the worst flu you&rsquo;ve ever experienced.&nbsp;
Buprenorphine, the medication often used to aid in easing addiction, can trigger withdrawal symptoms, making it tough for patients to continue treatment.&nbsp;
Here in Seattle, Downtown Emergency Service Center, or DESC, has been trying a new method of administering buprenorphine to ease treatment and curb cravings -- and it&rsquo;s showing some promising results.&nbsp;
Guests:
<ul>
<li>Jeremy Hoog, senior nurse manager at DESC's Opioid Recovery and Care Access.</li>
<li>Carson Bell is a care navigator at DESC.</li>
</ul>
Related Links:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.desc.org/what-we-do/health-services/substance-use-disorder-treatment/">Substance Use Disorder Treatment - DESC</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/homeless/seattle-nonprofit-rolling-out-potential-game-changer-for-fentanyl-addiction/">Seattle nonprofit rolling out potential &lsquo;game changer&rsquo; for fentanyl addiction | The Seattle Times</a></li>
</ul>
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Here in Seattle, Downtown Emergency Service Center, or DESC, has been trying a new method of administering buprenorphine to ease treatment and curb cravings -- and it’s showing some promising results. 

How a new option for fentanyl treatment is changing lives

Front Page - Tuesday Sept 22

SPS Screen Time Limitations

Seattle Public Library part 1

Seattle Public Library part 2

A broken window on the 9th floor of Seattle's Central Library symbolizes a six billion dollar problem. Much of the city’s infrastructure is aging. 

The animal shelter needs renovations, the Fire Department needs a new headquarters – the city even needs new maintenance yards.

And competition for those dollars is going to be pretty intense. The city’s budget is in a tough place and previous ways the city has raised money iwon't be around forever. 

Plus: A new screen time policy at Seattle Public Schools for K-2 students

Today on the show:
Noel Gasca, KUOW reporter
Tom Fay, chief librarian, Seattle Public Library
Rob Gannon, director of administrative services, Seattle Public Library
Keith Harris, assistant teaching professor in the Department of Urban Design & Planning at the University of Washington
Jesse Praeter, library patron
Peter Wheeler, library patron


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A broken window on the 9th floor of Seattle's Central Library <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattles-infrastructure-needs-billions-in-repair-the-library-is-just-the-start/">symbolizes a six billion dollar problem</a>. Much of the city&rsquo;s infrastructure is aging.&nbsp;
The animal shelter needs renovations, the Fire Department needs a new headquarters &ndash; the city even needs new maintenance yards.
And competition for those dollars is going to be pretty intense. The city&rsquo;s budget is in a tough place and previous ways the city has raised money iwon't be around forever.&nbsp;
Plus: A <a href="https://www.kuow.org/education/2026-09-21/k-2-students-no-longer-get-personal-ipads-seattle-superintendent-says-pledging-less-screen-time">new screen time policy at Seattle Public Schools</a> for K-2 students Today on the show: Noel Gasca, KUOW reporter Tom Fay, chief librarian, Seattle Public Library Rob Gannon, director of administrative services, Seattle Public Library Keith Harris, assistant teaching professor in the Department of Urban Design &amp; Planning at the University of Washington Jesse Praeter, library patron Peter Wheeler, library patron Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you want to help out, go to <a href="http://donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
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We went downtown to visit a broken window at the Central Library, and all we got was a conversation about bonds and levies.

A broken window, the Central Library and a $6 billion city-wide problem

Front Page - Monday Sept 21

LD46: Gerry Pollet

LD46: Will Dreher

Washington’s 46th Legislative District covers the north end of the city of Seattle, from the northern City Limit at 145th down to NE 45th, and from Aurora Ave N out to Lake Washington.

Gerry Pollet is a lawyer and environmental advocate who has represented the district in Olympia since 2012. He currently chairs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review committee and is running for re-election this year.

He attracted two motivated challengers this year, both Democrats, and will now face Will Dreher, a former assistant U.S. Attorney and partner at the law firm Keller Rohrback, in the general election. 

We’ve invited them both into the studio to talk about their platforms.

Today on the show:
Gerry Pollet
Will Dreher

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Washington&rsquo;s 46th Legislative District covers the north end of the city of Seattle, from the northern City Limit at 145th down to NE 45th, and from Aurora Ave N out to Lake Washington.
Gerry Pollet is a lawyer and environmental advocate who has represented the district in Olympia since 2012. He currently chairs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review committee and is running for re-election this year.
He attracted two motivated challengers this year, both Democrats, and will now face Will Dreher, a former assistant U.S. Attorney and partner at the law firm Keller Rohrback, in the general election.&nbsp;
We&rsquo;ve invited them both into the studio to talk about their platforms.
Today on the show:
<ul>
<li>Gerry Pollet</li>
<li>Will Dreher</li>
</ul>
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Soundside host David Kroman interviews both candidates for WA State Legislative District 46 House Position 1: Incumbent Gerry Pollet and Challenger Will Dreher

AI, housing, and Aurora Ave N: A conversation with the candidates for WA State Legislative District 46 House Position 1

"Fair Pricing" for Groceries

Weekend Warmup!

Seattle could soon ban"algorithmic-based price discrimination"for grocery shoppers. It's a move that city leaders are pushing in the name of affordability and privacy protection.

In this episode, we'll talk to a City Councilmember who's trying to pass it, as well as an industry leader who has critiques of the ordinance as it's written. We'll also hear from a privacy reporter about what this fight against "surveillance" or "personalized pricing" looks like around the country. 

Plus: Soundside's Weekend Warmup (click for links to events!)

Today on the show: Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Seattle City Councilmember; Amanda Dalton, president and CEO of the Northwest Grocery Retail Association; Alfred Ng, privacy reporter at POLITICO

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Seattle could soon ban "algorithmic-based price discrimination" for grocery shoppers. It's a move that city leaders are pushing in the name of affordability and privacy protection.
In this episode, we'll talk to a City Councilmember who's trying to pass it, as well as an industry leader who has critiques of the ordinance as it's written. We'll also hear from a privacy reporter about what this fight against "surveillance" or "personalized pricing" looks like around the country.&nbsp;
Plus: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/topics/soundside/2026-09-16/kuows-weekend-warmup-library-events-art-walk-marathon-and-ghostbusters">Soundside's Weekend Warmup</a> (click for links to events!)
Today on the show: Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Seattle City Councilmember; Amanda Dalton, president and CEO of the Northwest Grocery Retail Association; Alfred Ng, privacy reporter at POLITICO
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Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.&nbsp;

Soundside's David Kroman discusses the pros and cons of a ban on "algorithmic-based price discrimination" for grocery shoppers, and we've got stuff for you to do this weekend!

How a new option for fentanyl treatment is changing lives

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