It’s the holidays and, to round out 2025, the Soundside team is sharing some of our favorite conversations we had on the show this year.

For this episode, we devoted the entire hour to a conversation we originally aired last month on Bruce Lee.  

This year, author Jeff Chang published an in-depth biography on Lee’s life. It's called “Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America." In it, Chang shows how the rise of Bruce Lee mirrored the rise of Asian American identity. 

In this interview, we talked about Lee’s life in Seattle; his rise in Hollywood; and how his short life left an imprint on Asian Americans that can be felt to this day. 

RELATED LINK:
"Water Mirror Echo" explores the life, and legacy, of Bruce Lee
Book Review: ‘Water Mirror Echo,’ by Jeff Chang - The New York Times

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It&rsquo;s the holidays and, to round out 2025, the Soundside team is sharing some of our favorite conversations we had on the show this year.
For this episode, we devoted the entire hour to a conversation we originally aired last month on Bruce Lee.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This year, author Jeff Chang published an in-depth biography on Lee&rsquo;s life. It's called &ldquo;Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America." In it, Chang shows how the rise of Bruce Lee mirrored the rise of Asian American identity.&nbsp;
In this interview, we talked about Lee&rsquo;s life in Seattle; his rise in Hollywood; and how his short life left an imprint on Asian Americans that can be felt to this day.&nbsp;
RELATED LINK:
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<li><a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/water-mirror-echo-explores-the-life-and-legacy-of-bruce-lee">"Water Mirror Echo" explores the life, and legacy, of Bruce Lee</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/books/review/water-mirror-echo-jeff-chang.html">Book Review: &lsquo;Water Mirror Echo,&rsquo; by Jeff Chang - The New York Times</a></li>
</ul>
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We're rounding out 2025 with some of our favorite conversations we had on the show this year. In this episode, we're revisiting our interview with Jeff Chang, the author of an in-depth biography on Bruce Lee.

Producer Picks:  Bruce Lee, the international icon who holds a special place in Seattle's heart

If you’ve walked through Westlake Park recently, perhaps you’ve noticed the new statue of Swami Vivekananda, a philosopher and Hindu monk.

Vivekananda is credited with introducing yoga and the Vedanta philosophy to a global audience.

That statue is a gift to the city from the government of India.

People from India represent more than 10 percent of Washington’s foreign-born residents. As of 2024, nearly 95,000 King County residents were born there. 

The statue is part of a broader cultural diplomacy initiative, according to the consulate general in Seattle.

The diplomatic outpost opened two years ago, and India's consul general in Seattle joined Soundside to talk about the relationship between the Pacific Northwest and India. 

Guest


Consul General Prakash Gupta

Related Links

America's First Guru - PBS

Trump’s Changes Lock Some Employers Out of H-1B Visa Program & As H-1B Visa Program Changes, Skilled Foreign Workers Consider Leaving U.S.  - The New York Times

 

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If you&rsquo;ve walked through Westlake Park recently, perhaps you&rsquo;ve noticed the new statue of Swami Vivekananda, a philosopher and Hindu monk.
Vivekananda is credited with introducing yoga and the Vedanta philosophy to a global audience.
That statue is a <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/new-statue-in-westlake-park-honors-indian-philosopher-swami-vivekananda/">gift to the city</a> from the government of India.
People from India represent more than <a href="https://www.migrationpolicy.org/data/state-profiles/state/demographics/WA">10 percent of Washington&rsquo;s foreign-born</a> residents. As of 2024, <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/share-of-wa-born-king-county-residents-at-lowest-point-since-1930s/">nearly 95,000 King County residents</a> were born there.&nbsp;
The statue is part of a broader cultural diplomacy initiative, according to the consulate general in Seattle.
The diplomatic outpost opened two years ago, and India's consul general in Seattle joined Soundside to talk about the relationship between the Pacific Northwest and India.&nbsp;
Guest 
Consul General Prakash Gupta <a href="https://www.pbs.org/show/americas-first-guru/"></a>Related Links
<a href="https://www.pbs.org/show/americas-first-guru/">America's First Guru</a> - PBS
<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/10/us/politics/h1b-visa-program-changes.html">Trump&rsquo;s Changes Lock Some Employers Out of H-1B Visa Program</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/video/h-1b-visa-skilled-workers-trump.html">As H-1B Visa Program Changes, Skilled Foreign Workers Consider Leaving U.S.&nbsp;</a> - The New York Times
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Despite a changing U.S. political landscape, ties between the Pacific Northwest and India remain strong, according to our region's top diplomat

The PNW-India relationship, from Cosmic Crisp apples to tech  

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: Greg Kim, reporter for the Climate Lab at The Seattle Times who writes about the intersection of climate, energy and business.

Related links:
DOJ investigating University of Washington over antisemitism concerns - Washington State Standard
Five large data centers eyed for Seattle - Seattle Times
Gates Foundation to Cut 20% of Staff, Review Epstein Ties - WSJ
More than 30 pickleball courts in Seattle could be gone under Parks and Rec proposal - KOMO

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Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

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;Greg Kim, reporter for the Climate Lab at The Seattle Times who writes about the intersection of climate, energy and business.
Related links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/04/21/doj-investigating-university-of-washington-over-antisemitism-concerns/">DOJ investigating University of Washington over antisemitism concerns - Washington State Standard</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/five-large-data-centers-eyed-for-seattle/">Five large data centers eyed for Seattle - Seattle Times</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/04/22/bill-gates-foundation-jeffrey-epstein-files/2d272686-3e73-11f1-bb46-ed564688d953_story.html">Gates Foundation to Cut 20% of Staff, Review Epstein Ties - WSJ</a></li>
<li><a href="https://komonews.com/news/local/30-pickleball-courts-in-seattle-could-be-gone-under-parks-and-rec-proposal">More than 30 pickleball courts in Seattle could be gone under Parks and Rec proposal - KOMO</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>
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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.

Front Page: UW investigated, data center drama, and pickleball pushback

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

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.

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>
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>
Soundside&nbsp;is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

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. 

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