August is right around the corner and that means schools are getting ready for the academic year.

While kids are hanging onto a few more weeks of summer, voters are getting ready to determine who will oversee Washington’s public schools. 

The incumbent, Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal, is facing some challengers in the primary on August 6. 

Guest:
Washington State Standard reporter Grace Deng

Relevant Links: 
Washington State Standard: Six quotes to sum up the second WA schools chief candidate debate

Ballot drop box locations

August is right around the corner and that means schools are getting ready for the academic year.
While kids are hanging onto a few more weeks of summer, voters are getting ready to determine who will oversee Washington’s public schools. 
The incumbent, Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal, is facing some challengers in the primary on August 6.  
Guest:
<ul>
<li>Washington State Standard reporter Grace Deng</li>
</ul>
Relevant Links: Washington State Standard: <a href="https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2024/07/09/six-quotes-to-sum-up-the-second-wa-schools-chief-candidate-debate/">Six quotes to sum up the second WA schools chief candidate debate</a>
<a href="https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elections/how-to-vote/ballots/return-my-ballot/ballot-drop-boxes">Ballot drop box locations</a>

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WA race for head of public schools is heating up

I-645 Debate

Setting Sun

The fate of the high earners income tax, sometimes called the “Millionaire’s Tax," is in the hands of Washington voters. This year, Democrats in Olympia passed a nearly 10 percent tax on every dollar of household income over $1 million. 

Almost immediately after the legislature passed it, the tax was challenged; both in court and with an initiative on this November’s ballot. 

The legal battle is ongoing, today, we're focusing on you, the voters. We have two people ready to debate whether voters should repeal the income tax by passing  Initiative 645. 

Plus: We hear from you about yesterdays segment on eldercare and AI.

Today on the show:
Rian Watt, executive director of the Economic Opportunity Institute 
Jaime Herrera Beutler, former congresswoman for WA-03

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The fate of the high earners income tax, sometimes called the &ldquo;Millionaire&rsquo;s Tax," is in the hands of Washington voters. This year, Democrats in Olympia passed a nearly 10 percent tax on every dollar of household income over $1 million.&nbsp;
Almost immediately after the legislature passed it, the tax was challenged; both in court and with an initiative on this November&rsquo;s ballot.&nbsp;
The legal battle is ongoing, today, we're focusing on you, the voters. We have two people ready to debate whether voters should repeal the income tax by passing &nbsp;Initiative 645.&nbsp;
Plus: We hear from you about yesterdays segment on eldercare and AI.
Today on the show:
<ul>
<li>Rian Watt, executive director of the Economic Opportunity Institute&nbsp;</li>
<li>Jaime Herrera Beutler, former congresswoman for WA-03</li>
</ul>
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The debate over WA's millionaires tax

Front Page - Tuesday Oct 6

Elder care AI robots

WAISN layoffs

There is a crisis in elder care worldwide. 

The population of people aged 65 and older is expected to nearly double by 2060 and many countries are facing serious questions about how to support such a huge increase in elderly community members. 

In America, nursing homes are both expensive and linked to significant declines in mental health, leading states like Washington to prioritize at-home caretakers. 

But at-home care is facing its own crisis, which has the state turning to a new solution: An at-home AI companion called ElliQ. 

Earlier this year Washington became the first state to have these devices fully subsidized by Medicaid.

And so far they’ve made it into the hands of more than 50 residents.

Is this a solution to the elder care crisis? Or another sign of an AI dystopia?

Plus: Why one of the biggest immigrant support networks in Washington just laid off half its staff, and David and Libby on their top stories of the day.

Today on the show: tech journalist Jacob Robbins, and KUOW immigration reporter Gustavo Sagrero Alvarez

Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you want to help out, go to donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes

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

There is a crisis in elder care worldwide.&nbsp;
The population of people aged 65 and older is expected to nearly double by 2060 and many countries are facing serious questions about how to support such a huge increase in elderly community members.&nbsp;
In America, nursing homes are both expensive and linked to significant declines in mental health, leading states like Washington to prioritize at-home caretakers.&nbsp;
But at-home care is facing its own crisis, which has the state turning to a new solution: An at-home AI companion called ElliQ.&nbsp;
Earlier this year Washington became the first state to have these devices fully subsidized by Medicaid.
And so far they&rsquo;ve made it into the hands of more than 50 residents.
Is this a solution to the elder care crisis? Or another sign of an AI dystopia?
Plus: Why one of the biggest immigrant support networks in Washington just laid off half its staff, and David and Libby on their top stories of the day.
Today on the show: tech journalist Jacob Robbins, and KUOW immigration reporter Gustavo Sagrero Alvarez
<hr>
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Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.&nbsp;

Earlier this year Washington became the first state to have these devices fully subsidized by Medicaid. Is this a solution to the elder care crisis? Or another sign of an AI dystopia? 

Are robot companions the future of elder care? Or a sign of the oncoming AI apocalypse?

Front Page - Monday Oct 05 

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson

Every month Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson sits down with Soundside to discuss the latest news and answer your questions. This month: the budget, public safety, and homelessness policy.

Plus: Libby and David break down the latest on the Washington State Ferry cancellations

Today on the show: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson

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Every month Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson sits down with Soundside to discuss the latest news and answer your questions. This month: the budget, public safety, and homelessness policy.
Plus: Libby and David break down the latest on the Washington State Ferry cancellations
Today on the show: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson
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Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.&nbsp;

Every month Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson sits down with Soundside to discuss the latest news and answer your questions. This month: the budget, public safety, and homelessness policy

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