Marker 01

In April, former Richland School Board Director and military veteran Semi Bird received the GOP's endorsement for governor. 

He has since faced controversy. Last week, conservative talk show host Jason Rantz published letters pertaining to Bird’s time in the Army. In those letters, a brigadier general reprimanded Bird for wearing medals he did not earn and submitting false performance evaluation documents.

On Soundside, Bird pushed back on those claims and said his meritorious service, including earning a Bronze Star and Purple Heart, are being overshadowed by these politically motivated attacks. 

Guests:
Semi Bird, candidate for Washington governor
Scott Greenstone, KUOW politics reporter

In April, former Richland School Board Director and military veteran Semi Bird received the GOP's endorsement for governor. 
He has since faced controversy. Last week, conservative talk show host <a href="https://mynorthwest.com/3960064/rantz-exclusive-semi-bird-reprimanded-stolen-valor-defrauding-army/">Jason Rantz published letters pertaining to Bird’s time in the Army</a>. In those letters, a brigadier general reprimanded Bird for wearing medals he did not earn and submitting false performance evaluation documents.
On Soundside, Bird pushed back on those claims and said his meritorious service, including earning a Bronze Star and Purple Heart, are being overshadowed by these politically motivated attacks. 
Guests:
<ul>
<li>Semi Bird, candidate for Washington governor</li>
<li>Scott Greenstone, KUOW politics reporter</li>
</ul>

Soundside

Republican gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird responds to accusations of "stolen valor"

0703 SND_Seg 1

0703 SND_Seg 2

0703 SND_Seg 3

Soundside is revisiting a few of our favorite stories this holiday week, and today, we’re taking an architectural tour of Seattle. 

First stop, the backstory behind Capitol Hill’s iconic Volunteer Park Reservoir – which isn’t just a pretty pool, but an emergency stopgap. 

Then, the often-overlooked story of legendary architect Minoru Yamasaki as told by his granddaughter, Katie Yamasaki, author of "Shapes, Lines, and Light: My Grandfather's American Journey."

And finally, we’ll visit a Seattle secret garden and fall in love with the backstory that made it possible. 

Guests:
Jennifer Ott, chair of the Volunteer Park Trust
Alex Chen, director of drinking water at Seattle Public Utilities
Katie Yamasaki, author of "Shapes, Lines, and Light: My Grandfather's American Journey."
Ben Streissguth, caretaker of Streissguth Garden

Relevant Links: 
KUOW: Why is there a reservoir in Volunteer Park?
KUOW: Serenity, surprise, and delight: sharing the legacy of architect Minoru Yamasaki
KUOW: The love story that grew Seattle's 'secret garden'

Soundside is revisiting a few of our favorite stories this holiday week, and today, we’re taking an architectural tour of Seattle. 
First stop, the backstory behind Capitol Hill’s iconic Volunteer Park Reservoir – which isn’t just a pretty pool, but an emergency stopgap. 
Then, the often-overlooked story of legendary architect Minoru Yamasaki as told by his granddaughter, Katie Yamasaki, author of "Shapes, Lines, and Light: My Grandfather's American Journey."
And finally, we’ll visit a Seattle secret garden and fall in love with the backstory that made it possible. 
Guests:
<ul>
<li>Jennifer Ott, chair of the Volunteer Park Trust</li>
<li>Alex Chen, director of drinking water at Seattle Public Utilities</li>
<li>Katie Yamasaki, author of "Shapes, Lines, and Light: My Grandfather's American Journey."</li>
<li>Ben Streissguth, caretaker of Streissguth Garden</li>
</ul>
Relevant Links: 
<ul>
<li>KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/why-is-there-a-reservoir-in-volunteer-park">Why is there a reservoir in Volunteer Park?</a></li>
<li>KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/serenity-surprise-delight-the-legacy-of-architect-minoru-yamasaki">Serenity, surprise, and delight: sharing the legacy of architect Minoru Yamasaki</a></li>
<li>KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/the-love-story-that-grew-seattle-s-secret-garden">The love story that grew Seattle's 'secret garden'</a></li>
</ul>

Producer picks: An architectural tour of Seattle

Marker 07

Marker 08

The Soundside team is on a break this week for the 4th of July holiday, so we’re revisiting some of our favorite segments of the year.

First up, when Seattle writer and illustrator Tessa Hulls started drafting the story of her grandmother’s life, she wanted to take on the role of neutral narrator, but that didn't last long.

We’ll hear about her graphic novel, Feeding Ghosts, and the complicated family history she unraveled. 

And then, we'll speak with the director of a documentary about renowned translator Bill Porter aka Red Pine. 

Guests: 
Tessa Hulls, author of Feeding Ghosts
Ward Serrill, filmmaker behind Dancing with the Dead
Bill Porter, translator and author

Relevant Links
KUOW: In 'Feeding Ghosts,' author, illustrator Tessa Hull recounts a healing journey across generations
KUOW: A Port Townsend man went searching for hermits. Now he's a celebrity in China

The Soundside team is on a break this week for the 4th of July holiday, so we’re revisiting some of our favorite segments of the year.
First up, when Seattle writer and illustrator Tessa Hulls started drafting the story of her grandmother’s life, she wanted to take on the role of neutral narrator, but that didn't last long.
We’ll hear about her graphic novel, Feeding Ghosts, and the complicated family history she unraveled. 
And then, we'll speak with the director of a documentary about renowned translator Bill Porter aka Red Pine. 
Guests: 
<ul>
<li>Tessa Hulls, author of Feeding Ghosts</li>
<li>Ward Serrill, filmmaker behind Dancing with the Dead</li>
<li>Bill Porter, translator and author</li>
</ul>
Relevant Links
<ul>
<li>KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/in-feeding-ghosts-author-illustrator-tessa-hull-recounts-a-healing-journey-across-generations">In 'Feeding Ghosts,' author, illustrator Tessa Hull recounts a healing journey across generations</a></li>
<li>KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/bill-porter-port-townsend-zen-poetry-documentary-china-seattle-screening-dancing-with-the-dead">A Port Townsend man went searching for hermits. Now he's a celebrity in China</a></li>
</ul>

Producer picks: tracing family lineage and searching for hermits

The Soundside team is taking some time off this 4th of July week; some of us are on vacation, and others are working on upcoming shows. 

We’re going to revisit some of our favorite segments, and the hardworking producers who make Soundside, will be making the picks.

Producer Noel Gasca's picks:
Lily Gladstone chronicles Blackfeet Nation's reunion with buffalo in new SIFF documentary
In 'Thunder Song,' a Coast Salish punk creates her own form of medicine

Guests:
Lily Gladstone, Oscar nominee and executive producer of Bring Them Home
Sasha taqwšəblu LaPointe, author of "Thunder Song: Essays" and “Red Paint: The Ancestral Autobiography of a Coast Salish Punk.”

The Soundside team is taking some time off this 4th of July week; some of us are on vacation, and others are working on upcoming shows. 
We’re going to revisit some of our favorite segments, and the hardworking producers who make Soundside, will be making the picks.
Producer Noel Gasca's picks:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-international-film-festival-bring-them-home-lily-gladstone-chronicles-blackfeet-nations-reunion-with-buffalo-in-new-siff-documentary">Lily Gladstone chronicles Blackfeet Nation's reunion with buffalo in new SIFF documentary</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/in-thunder-song-a-coast-salish-punk-creates-her-own-form-of-medicine">In 'Thunder Song,' a Coast Salish punk creates her own form of medicine</a></li>
</ul>
Guests:
<ul>
<li>Lily Gladstone, Oscar nominee and executive producer of <a href="https://www.thunderheartfilms.com/bring-them-home">Bring Them Home</a></li>
<li><a href="https://sasha-lapointe.com/">Sasha taqwšəblu LaPointe</a>, author of "Thunder Song: Essays" and “Red Paint: The Ancestral Autobiography of a Coast Salish Punk.”</li>
</ul>

Republican gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird responds to accusations of "stolen valor"

In 1 playlist(s)

Soundside

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips