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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Seattle Now</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/seattle-now</link><description><![CDATA[Get up to speed on the stories shaping Seattle, every morning at 6 a.m. Hosted by Patricia Murphy and produced by KUOW, Seattle's NPR station.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/5983832/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Daily News</category><copyright>Copyright Gurjot Kang</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg</url><title>Seattle Now</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/seattle-now</link></image><lastBuildDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 22:42:10 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Gurjot Kang</itunes:name><itunes:email>feeds@spreaker.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Get up to speed on the stories shaping Seattle, every morning at 6 a.m. Hosted by Patricia Murphy and produced by KUOW, Seattle's NPR station.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Get up to speed on the stories shaping Seattle, every morning at 6 a.m. Hosted by Patricia Murphy and produced by KUOW, Seattle's NPR station.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="News"><itunes:category text="Daily News"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>79a1362c-efa0-5a80-ab60-90a1dc10afb6</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>This Seattle activist made a difference by donating her home</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-seattle-activist-made-a-difference-by-donating-her-home--57297315</link><description><![CDATA[<br />Washington Department of Health Vaccinating Youthhttps://doh.wa.gov/emergencies/covid-19/vaccine-information/vaccinating-youthHomestead Community Land Trusthttps://www.homesteadclt.org/Seattle Times feature on Jean Darsiehttps://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/how-one-woman-is-still-combating-seattles-housing-crisis-even-in-death/We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kuow.org%2Fdonate%2Fseattlenow&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccarolinecgomez%40kuow.org%7C9e62aaaaa6e84697ff6a08daccbf992a%7C3d57c1b8f4ae4639adb13312ae3bc827%7C0%7C0%7C638047420524074325%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UpF4p4aW2A3BrBkZ%2BNI4S7Iyh1mHqT2wu8bLAFIZXcU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a> <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-85607</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:00:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297315/e6f3ffaa752936cbce8b302142b8499f.mp3" length="7042701" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>
Washington Department of Health Vaccinating Youthhttps://doh.wa.gov/emergencies/covid-19/vaccine-information/vaccinating-youthHomestead Community Land Trusthttps://www.homesteadclt.org/Seattle Times feature on Jean...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<br />Washington Department of Health Vaccinating Youthhttps://doh.wa.gov/emergencies/covid-19/vaccine-information/vaccinating-youthHomestead Community Land Trusthttps://www.homesteadclt.org/Seattle Times feature on Jean Darsiehttps://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/how-one-woman-is-still-combating-seattles-housing-crisis-even-in-death/We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kuow.org%2Fdonate%2Fseattlenow&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccarolinecgomez%40kuow.org%7C9e62aaaaa6e84697ff6a08daccbf992a%7C3d57c1b8f4ae4639adb13312ae3bc827%7C0%7C0%7C638047420524074325%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UpF4p4aW2A3BrBkZ%2BNI4S7Iyh1mHqT2wu8bLAFIZXcU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a> <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>881</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Seattle's housing levy is back on the ballot</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/seattle-s-housing-levy-is-back-on-the-ballot--57297355</link><description><![CDATA[We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kuow.org%2Fdonate%2Fseattlenow&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccarolinecgomez%40kuow.org%7C9e62aaaaa6e84697ff6a08daccbf992a%7C3d57c1b8f4ae4639adb13312ae3bc827%7C0%7C0%7C638047420524074325%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UpF4p4aW2A3BrBkZ%2BNI4S7Iyh1mHqT2wu8bLAFIZXcU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a> <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-85328</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:00:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297355/7e22f22c00053b7d2b0054adb2d8568d.mp3" length="6753682" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kuow.org%2Fdonate%2Fseattlenow&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccarolinecgomez%40kuow.org%7C9e62aaaaa6e84697ff6a08daccbf992a%7C3d57c1b8f4ae4639adb13312ae3bc827%7C0%7C0%7C638047420524074325%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UpF4p4aW2A3BrBkZ%2BNI4S7Iyh1mHqT2wu8bLAFIZXcU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a> <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>845</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Casual Friday with Monica Nickelsburg and Zaki Hamid</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/casual-friday-with-monica-nickelsburg-and-zaki-hamid--57297352</link><description><![CDATA[This week…A video of a Fox News correspondent talking to Seattle residents went viral.Retail company Target shut down two of their stores in Seattle, citing theft and organized retail crime.And the Federal Trade Commission slapped an antitrust lawsuit on Amazon.KUOW Labor and Economy Reporter Monica Nickelsburg and KUOW Director of Community Engagement Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a> And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-84893</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 12:04:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297352/c58e613c0267b5bb32939872d712f089.mp3" length="11373647" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week…A video of a Fox News correspondent talking to Seattle residents went viral.Retail company Target shut down two of their stores in Seattle, citing theft and organized retail crime.And the Federal Trade Commission slapped an antitrust lawsuit...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week…A video of a Fox News correspondent talking to Seattle residents went viral.Retail company Target shut down two of their stores in Seattle, citing theft and organized retail crime.And the Federal Trade Commission slapped an antitrust lawsuit on Amazon.KUOW Labor and Economy Reporter Monica Nickelsburg and KUOW Director of Community Engagement Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a> And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1409</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>A test of WA's police accountability law</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-test-of-wa-s-police-accountability-law--57297356</link><description><![CDATA[Three Tacoma Police Officers are on trial this week facing murder and manslaughter charges in the the death of Manny Ellis. It’s the first test of Washington’s new police accountability law, and the trial will have ripple effects across the state.KNKX reporter Jared Brown is here to explain what’s happened so far and the potential impacts of the trial's outcome.Follow KNKX's coverage of the trial on their website:<a href="https://unsafe//www.knkx.org/tpdtrial" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://www.knkx.org/tpdtrial</a>And listen to The Walk Home, about Manny Ellis' death: <a href="http://admin.kuow.io/thewalkhomepodcast.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">thewalkhomepodcast.org</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-84716</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:04:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297356/b445d2f581600b1860ef17c8ce04277e.mp3" length="5979898" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Three Tacoma Police Officers are on trial this week facing murder and manslaughter charges in the the death of Manny Ellis. It’s the first test of Washington’s new police accountability law, and the trial will have ripple effects across the state.KNKX...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Three Tacoma Police Officers are on trial this week facing murder and manslaughter charges in the the death of Manny Ellis. It’s the first test of Washington’s new police accountability law, and the trial will have ripple effects across the state.KNKX reporter Jared Brown is here to explain what’s happened so far and the potential impacts of the trial's outcome.Follow KNKX's coverage of the trial on their website:<a href="https://unsafe//www.knkx.org/tpdtrial" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://www.knkx.org/tpdtrial</a>And listen to The Walk Home, about Manny Ellis' death: <a href="http://admin.kuow.io/thewalkhomepodcast.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">thewalkhomepodcast.org</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>746</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Casual Friday with Bill Radke and Vaughan Jones</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/casual-friday-with-bill-radke-and-vaughan-jones--57297357</link><description><![CDATA[Seattle City Council passed a drug possession law that puts more decisions in the hands of SPD officers, but doesn’t provide any new money for treatment.Portland’s tourism industry is in crisis, according to the president of its tourism bureau.And welcome to the Light Rail life, Bellevue… the city’s light rail doesn’t open until spring, but one station already needs maintenance.KUOW Week in Review Host Bill Radke and Seattle Now Producer Vaughan Jones are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a> And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-84675</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:04:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297357/987d7e8f461b05ade4be2e9b69242b05.mp3" length="9526899" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Seattle City Council passed a drug possession law that puts more decisions in the hands of SPD officers, but doesn’t provide any new money for treatment.Portland’s tourism industry is in crisis, according to the president of its tourism bureau.And...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Seattle City Council passed a drug possession law that puts more decisions in the hands of SPD officers, but doesn’t provide any new money for treatment.Portland’s tourism industry is in crisis, according to the president of its tourism bureau.And welcome to the Light Rail life, Bellevue… the city’s light rail doesn’t open until spring, but one station already needs maintenance.KUOW Week in Review Host Bill Radke and Seattle Now Producer Vaughan Jones are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a> And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1178</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>From restaurant table to garden compost in the CID</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-restaurant-table-to-garden-compost-in-the-cid--57297385</link><description><![CDATA[Nine windows at the Wing Luke Museum will need to be replaced after being smashed last week during what’s being called a racist attack.The museum says the man used a sledgehammer. Police made an arrest.The CID has been through a lot over the past few years, but through it all remains a vibrant network of neighbors. Our friends at Soundside took a look at the CID as a community and stopped at the Danny Woo Community Garden to talk about gardening and sustainability with some CID residents.Hear the full Soundside CID Special here: <a href="https://kuow.org/stories/exploring-the-meaning-of-community-in-seattle-s-chinatown-international-district" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://kuow.org/stories/exploring-the-meaning-of-community-in-seattle-s-chinatown-international-district</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-84484</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:04:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297385/d453ede9fefc33ab6d4cbe315b8d84bf.mp3" length="5879808" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Nine windows at the Wing Luke Museum will need to be replaced after being smashed last week during what’s being called a racist attack.The museum says the man used a sledgehammer. Police made an arrest.The CID has been through a lot over the past few...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nine windows at the Wing Luke Museum will need to be replaced after being smashed last week during what’s being called a racist attack.The museum says the man used a sledgehammer. Police made an arrest.The CID has been through a lot over the past few years, but through it all remains a vibrant network of neighbors. Our friends at Soundside took a look at the CID as a community and stopped at the Danny Woo Community Garden to talk about gardening and sustainability with some CID residents.Hear the full Soundside CID Special here: <a href="https://kuow.org/stories/exploring-the-meaning-of-community-in-seattle-s-chinatown-international-district" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://kuow.org/stories/exploring-the-meaning-of-community-in-seattle-s-chinatown-international-district</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>734</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Casual Friday with Vivian McCall and Lex Vaughn</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/casual-friday-with-vivian-mccall-and-lex-vaughn--57297349</link><description><![CDATA[This week…The Seattle Police Department is all over the news this week, first for those deleted text messages from 2020’s police protests, then for an extremely controversial bodycam video from a police union leader.And things got messy at the Gorge this weekend when two sets of fans showed up on the same night.Stranger queer culture and politics reporter Vivian McCall and Needling Editor-In-Chief Lex Vaughn are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-84436</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:04:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297349/f38809a572df92a7ea65536842f4febb.mp3" length="9751484" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week…The Seattle Police Department is all over the news this week, first for those deleted text messages from 2020’s police protests, then for an extremely controversial bodycam video from a police union leader.And things got messy at the Gorge...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week…The Seattle Police Department is all over the news this week, first for those deleted text messages from 2020’s police protests, then for an extremely controversial bodycam video from a police union leader.And things got messy at the Gorge this weekend when two sets of fans showed up on the same night.Stranger queer culture and politics reporter Vivian McCall and Needling Editor-In-Chief Lex Vaughn are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1206</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Local QFCs and Safeways have a potential buyer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/local-qfcs-and-safeways-have-a-potential-buyer--57297354</link><description><![CDATA[It’s been almost a year since Kroger and Albertsons announced a possible merger.Now a buyer has entered the picture - C &amp; S Wholesale Grocers has plans to snap up 104 stores in Washington for a $1.9 billion. It all hinges on approval from the FTC, but for now C &amp;S says it doesn’t plan any major changes for employees.Seattle Times reporter Paul Roberts is here to talk about what the sale could mean for local shoppers and workers.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kuow.org%2Fdonate%2Fseattlenow&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccarolinecgomez%40kuow.org%7C9e62aaaaa6e84697ff6a08daccbf992a%7C3d57c1b8f4ae4639adb13312ae3bc827%7C0%7C0%7C638047420524074325%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UpF4p4aW2A3BrBkZ%2BNI4S7Iyh1mHqT2wu8bLAFIZXcU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a> <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-84346</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:04:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297354/6c182fe5695244be4b089c1cf82d5f62.mp3" length="7417403" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It’s been almost a year since Kroger and Albertsons announced a possible merger.Now a buyer has entered the picture - C &amp;amp; S Wholesale Grocers has plans to snap up 104 stores in Washington for a $1.9 billion. It all hinges on approval from the FTC,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s been almost a year since Kroger and Albertsons announced a possible merger.Now a buyer has entered the picture - C &amp; S Wholesale Grocers has plans to snap up 104 stores in Washington for a $1.9 billion. It all hinges on approval from the FTC, but for now C &amp;S says it doesn’t plan any major changes for employees.Seattle Times reporter Paul Roberts is here to talk about what the sale could mean for local shoppers and workers.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kuow.org%2Fdonate%2Fseattlenow&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccarolinecgomez%40kuow.org%7C9e62aaaaa6e84697ff6a08daccbf992a%7C3d57c1b8f4ae4639adb13312ae3bc827%7C0%7C0%7C638047420524074325%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UpF4p4aW2A3BrBkZ%2BNI4S7Iyh1mHqT2wu8bLAFIZXcU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a> <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>928</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Stepping in for survivors of domestic violence</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stepping-in-for-survivors-of-domestic-violence--57297389</link><description><![CDATA[Domestic violence in families isn’t always obvious and abuse can be subtle...but statistics show 1 in 4 women and one in 10 men have experienced it. A recent case of familicide in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood is a horrific example of how badly things can go. But there is help and in a minute we’re going to hear from Doris O’Neal. She’s the director of gender-based violence specialized services at the YWCA of King and Snohomish County.If you or someone you know is in a domestic violence situation, here are some resources. The national domestic violence hotline: 1-800-799-7233Domestic Violence Hopeline: 206-737-0242King &amp; Snohomish County YWCA: 877.757.8297 or <a href="https://ywcaworks.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ywcaworks.org</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kuow.org%2Fdonate%2Fseattlenow&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccarolinecgomez%40kuow.org%7C9e62aaaaa6e84697ff6a08daccbf992a%7C3d57c1b8f4ae4639adb13312ae3bc827%7C0%7C0%7C638047420524074325%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UpF4p4aW2A3BrBkZ%2BNI4S7Iyh1mHqT2wu8bLAFIZXcU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-84241</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:04:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297389/cde5a8f7a85d965397f9ce3afb82ec02.mp3" length="9001920" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Domestic violence in families isn’t always obvious and abuse can be subtle...but statistics show 1 in 4 women and one in 10 men have experienced it. A recent case of familicide in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood is a horrific example of how badly...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Domestic violence in families isn’t always obvious and abuse can be subtle...but statistics show 1 in 4 women and one in 10 men have experienced it. A recent case of familicide in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood is a horrific example of how badly things can go. But there is help and in a minute we’re going to hear from Doris O’Neal. She’s the director of gender-based violence specialized services at the YWCA of King and Snohomish County.If you or someone you know is in a domestic violence situation, here are some resources. The national domestic violence hotline: 1-800-799-7233Domestic Violence Hopeline: 206-737-0242King &amp; Snohomish County YWCA: 877.757.8297 or <a href="https://ywcaworks.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ywcaworks.org</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kuow.org%2Fdonate%2Fseattlenow&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccarolinecgomez%40kuow.org%7C9e62aaaaa6e84697ff6a08daccbf992a%7C3d57c1b8f4ae4639adb13312ae3bc827%7C0%7C0%7C638047420524074325%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UpF4p4aW2A3BrBkZ%2BNI4S7Iyh1mHqT2wu8bLAFIZXcU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1076</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Casual Friday with Jas Keimig and Marcus Harrison Green</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/casual-friday-with-jas-keimig-and-marcus-harrison-green--57297361</link><description><![CDATA[This week…The Seattle Police Department’s federal oversight is mostly coming to an end.So is Joe Kennedy’s tenure as a Bremerton High School Football assistant coach… on an unrelated note, he has a book coming out.And Seattle's newest tech “disruption” is a big one: driverless cars.Arts reporter Jas Keimig and South Seattle Emerald Founder Marcus Harrison Green are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a> And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-84193</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:04:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297361/5dd9adb6c56e30cf3dfef5786f32633a.mp3" length="11364241" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week…The Seattle Police Department’s federal oversight is mostly coming to an end.So is Joe Kennedy’s tenure as a Bremerton High School Football assistant coach… on an unrelated note, he has a book coming out.And Seattle's newest tech...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week…The Seattle Police Department’s federal oversight is mostly coming to an end.So is Joe Kennedy’s tenure as a Bremerton High School Football assistant coach… on an unrelated note, he has a book coming out.And Seattle's newest tech “disruption” is a big one: driverless cars.Arts reporter Jas Keimig and South Seattle Emerald Founder Marcus Harrison Green are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a> And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1408</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Spider season 2: This time it’s mating season</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/spider-season-2-this-time-it-s-mating-season--57297367</link><description><![CDATA[Oooh boy there’s a lot of spiders around right now. Actually they're always around, just not obvious to you. If spiders freak you out.. Just take it easy.. There’s really no need. Just ask the Burke Museum's Rod Crawford…he’s been correcting arachnids bad wrap for decades in the ‘Spider Myths’ section of the Burke Museum website.We visited him at the Burke to talk about the spiders we’re seeing right now and to try to coexist with them… and maybe even enjoy them.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kuow.org%2Fdonate%2Fseattlenow&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccarolinecgomez%40kuow.org%7C9e62aaaaa6e84697ff6a08daccbf992a%7C3d57c1b8f4ae4639adb13312ae3bc827%7C0%7C0%7C638047420524074325%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UpF4p4aW2A3BrBkZ%2BNI4S7Iyh1mHqT2wu8bLAFIZXcU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-84142</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2023 12:04:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297367/1b82c1251a7f33d2d51db34b1d097b96.mp3" length="6647194" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Oooh boy there’s a lot of spiders around right now. Actually they're always around, just not obvious to you. If spiders freak you out.. Just take it easy.. There’s really no need. Just ask the Burke Museum's Rod Crawford…he’s been correcting arachnids...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Oooh boy there’s a lot of spiders around right now. Actually they're always around, just not obvious to you. If spiders freak you out.. Just take it easy.. There’s really no need. Just ask the Burke Museum's Rod Crawford…he’s been correcting arachnids bad wrap for decades in the ‘Spider Myths’ section of the Burke Museum website.We visited him at the Burke to talk about the spiders we’re seeing right now and to try to coexist with them… and maybe even enjoy them.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kuow.org%2Fdonate%2Fseattlenow&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccarolinecgomez%40kuow.org%7C9e62aaaaa6e84697ff6a08daccbf992a%7C3d57c1b8f4ae4639adb13312ae3bc827%7C0%7C0%7C638047420524074325%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UpF4p4aW2A3BrBkZ%2BNI4S7Iyh1mHqT2wu8bLAFIZXcU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>779</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>These Seattleites tried to stop swiping</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/these-seattleites-tried-to-stop-swiping--57297366</link><description><![CDATA[If you’re single you know, and if you aren’t single, you’ve heard it: Dating in Seattle is tough. Apps are really not cutting it. Seattle Now producer Clare McGrane is here to tell us about a new way to meet people that could make things smoother.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-83989</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:04:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297366/2eab8d52966523c0527cfde5a0e52177.mp3" length="7462017" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If you’re single you know, and if you aren’t single, you’ve heard it: Dating in Seattle is tough. Apps are really not cutting it. Seattle Now producer Clare McGrane is here to tell us about a new way to meet people that could make things smoother.We...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you’re single you know, and if you aren’t single, you’ve heard it: Dating in Seattle is tough. Apps are really not cutting it. Seattle Now producer Clare McGrane is here to tell us about a new way to meet people that could make things smoother.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>931</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Casual Friday with Jodi-Ann Burey and Katie Campbell</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/casual-friday-with-jodi-ann-burey-and-katie-campbell--57297371</link><description><![CDATA[This week…Yet another Bartell Drugs is shutting down, one of the region’s last 24-hour pharmacies.Recent tech graduates are moving to Seattle at the highest rate in the nation.And it’s the official end of summer this weekend, did you check everything off your summer bucket list?Author Jodi-Ann Burey and KUOW Morning Edition Senior Producer Katie Campbell are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-83947</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297371/29754e3a4bd2ecf80fd10e3332c86870.mp3" length="10281461" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week…Yet another Bartell Drugs is shutting down, one of the region’s last 24-hour pharmacies.Recent tech graduates are moving to Seattle at the highest rate in the nation.And it’s the official end of summer this weekend, did you check everything...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week…Yet another Bartell Drugs is shutting down, one of the region’s last 24-hour pharmacies.Recent tech graduates are moving to Seattle at the highest rate in the nation.And it’s the official end of summer this weekend, did you check everything off your summer bucket list?Author Jodi-Ann Burey and KUOW Morning Edition Senior Producer Katie Campbell are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1273</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Paying to pollute</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/paying-to-pollute--57297348</link><description><![CDATA[For the 3rd time this year, Washington’s companies are getting ready for a chance to buy permission to pollute.It’s part of the state’s plan to cut emissions by 95% over the coming decades…. And it all goes down in a carbon auction tomorrow.The first 2 auctions made over 800 million dollars for climate-focused work.Freelance environmental writer Ashli Blow is here to tell us what these carbon auctions aim to do against pollution and what to look out for from the new program.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kuow.org%2Fdonate%2Fseattlenow&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccarolinecgomez%40kuow.org%7C9e62aaaaa6e84697ff6a08daccbf992a%7C3d57c1b8f4ae4639adb13312ae3bc827%7C0%7C0%7C638047420524074325%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UpF4p4aW2A3BrBkZ%2BNI4S7Iyh1mHqT2wu8bLAFIZXcU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-83818</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:04:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297348/2d897d784f9144bdf661302e1f6cc39e.mp3" length="7073146" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>For the 3rd time this year, Washington’s companies are getting ready for a chance to buy permission to pollute.It’s part of the state’s plan to cut emissions by 95% over the coming decades…. And it all goes down in a carbon auction tomorrow.The first...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[For the 3rd time this year, Washington’s companies are getting ready for a chance to buy permission to pollute.It’s part of the state’s plan to cut emissions by 95% over the coming decades…. And it all goes down in a carbon auction tomorrow.The first 2 auctions made over 800 million dollars for climate-focused work.Freelance environmental writer Ashli Blow is here to tell us what these carbon auctions aim to do against pollution and what to look out for from the new program.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kuow.org%2Fdonate%2Fseattlenow&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccarolinecgomez%40kuow.org%7C9e62aaaaa6e84697ff6a08daccbf992a%7C3d57c1b8f4ae4639adb13312ae3bc827%7C0%7C0%7C638047420524074325%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UpF4p4aW2A3BrBkZ%2BNI4S7Iyh1mHqT2wu8bLAFIZXcU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>846</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Bat House: When living close to nature brings nature too close</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bat-house-when-living-close-to-nature-brings-nature-too-close--57297378</link><description><![CDATA[Imagine finding your dream home… a cozy spot, in a beautiful area, and better yet…  in your price range. It’s everything you were looking for.Now imagine moving in… and finding out the walls are literally filled with bat guano.That happened to one local couple… and their four month old baby. They’re now working to rehome the hundreds of bats that became their roommates overnight.This story originally aired from our friends at Soundside.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kuow.org%2Fdonate%2Fseattlenow&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccarolinecgomez%40kuow.org%7C9e62aaaaa6e84697ff6a08daccbf992a%7C3d57c1b8f4ae4639adb13312ae3bc827%7C0%7C0%7C638047420524074325%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UpF4p4aW2A3BrBkZ%2BNI4S7Iyh1mHqT2wu8bLAFIZXcU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-83713</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2023 12:04:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297378/10f5ae79019f0e9cfd8bd17e6c9797cf.mp3" length="8231671" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Imagine finding your dream home… a cozy spot, in a beautiful area, and better yet…  in your price range. It’s everything you were looking for.Now imagine moving in… and finding out the walls are literally filled with bat guano.That happened to one...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Imagine finding your dream home… a cozy spot, in a beautiful area, and better yet…  in your price range. It’s everything you were looking for.Now imagine moving in… and finding out the walls are literally filled with bat guano.That happened to one local couple… and their four month old baby. They’re now working to rehome the hundreds of bats that became their roommates overnight.This story originally aired from our friends at Soundside.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kuow.org%2Fdonate%2Fseattlenow&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccarolinecgomez%40kuow.org%7C9e62aaaaa6e84697ff6a08daccbf992a%7C3d57c1b8f4ae4639adb13312ae3bc827%7C0%7C0%7C638047420524074325%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UpF4p4aW2A3BrBkZ%2BNI4S7Iyh1mHqT2wu8bLAFIZXcU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>997</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Casual Friday with Rachel Belle and Andrew Walsh</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/casual-friday-with-rachel-belle-and-andrew-walsh--57297353</link><description><![CDATA[This week…Seattle got Smoky, and with wildfires burning across the Pacific Northwest, we probably haven’t seen the last of the soot. Government employees on the San Juan Islands are moving to a 32-hour work week.And the paper mill behind the Aroma of Tacoma is shutting down.Your Last Meal Podcast Host Rachel Belle and Too Beautiful to Live Podcast Co-Host Andrew Walsh are here to break down the week.Join us for a live taping TONIGHT! The show is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-83690</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:04:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297353/13c57e4a02c9f97865fa50c6eab4515f.mp3" length="12153609" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week…Seattle got Smoky, and with wildfires burning across the Pacific Northwest, we probably haven’t seen the last of the soot. Government employees on the San Juan Islands are moving to a 32-hour work week.And the paper mill behind the Aroma of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week…Seattle got Smoky, and with wildfires burning across the Pacific Northwest, we probably haven’t seen the last of the soot. Government employees on the San Juan Islands are moving to a 32-hour work week.And the paper mill behind the Aroma of Tacoma is shutting down.Your Last Meal Podcast Host Rachel Belle and Too Beautiful to Live Podcast Co-Host Andrew Walsh are here to break down the week.Join us for a live taping TONIGHT! The show is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1507</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Smoke, we just have to live with it</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/smoke-we-just-have-to-live-with-it--57297377</link><description><![CDATA[It's back.After a bit of relief, more smoke could be on the way.We’re deep into wildfire season.. And the state is parched.Crosscut’s Hannah Weinberger is here to talk to tell us what we need to know about our fifth season..We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping this Friday! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-83645</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297377/27b905d9f1752a1f0b443b0c9e71b48d.mp3" length="5663471" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It's back.After a bit of relief, more smoke could be on the way.We’re deep into wildfire season.. And the state is parched.Crosscut’s Hannah Weinberger is here to talk to tell us what we need to know about our fifth season..We can only make Seattle...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's back.After a bit of relief, more smoke could be on the way.We’re deep into wildfire season.. And the state is parched.Crosscut’s Hannah Weinberger is here to talk to tell us what we need to know about our fifth season..We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping this Friday! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>668</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Saying goodbye to Tokitae</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/saying-goodbye-to-tokitae--57297351</link><description><![CDATA[We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kuow.org%2Fdonate%2Fseattlenow&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccarolinecgomez%40kuow.org%7C9e62aaaaa6e84697ff6a08daccbf992a%7C3d57c1b8f4ae4639adb13312ae3bc827%7C0%7C0%7C638047420524074325%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UpF4p4aW2A3BrBkZ%2BNI4S7Iyh1mHqT2wu8bLAFIZXcU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping this Friday! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator</a> And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a> <br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-83592</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:04:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297351/e980279bc79f5b0b765fb49c4bf7f481.mp3" length="8478805" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kuow.org%2Fdonate%2Fseattlenow&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccarolinecgomez%40kuow.org%7C9e62aaaaa6e84697ff6a08daccbf992a%7C3d57c1b8f4ae4639adb13312ae3bc827%7C0%7C0%7C638047420524074325%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UpF4p4aW2A3BrBkZ%2BNI4S7Iyh1mHqT2wu8bLAFIZXcU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping this Friday! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator</a> And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a> <br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1060</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Don't get scammed buying concert tickets</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-get-scammed-buying-concert-tickets--57297387</link><description><![CDATA[Seattle’s been busy this summer. Taylor Swift came through, we had the MLB All-Star Game, and we’re back to our pre-Covid music festival schedule. If you bought a ticket to any of these shows, you almost certainly ran into mark-ups on the resale market, or even scammers trying to make a quick buck.Seattle Times Arts Economy Reporter Margo Vansynghel reported on the difficult process of buying a ticket to a concert in Seattle, and how some in Washington are trying to make it easier.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping this Friday! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-83546</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 12:04:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297387/a57b316a4ad0bcaa5ac9606845ed528e.mp3" length="7852322" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Seattle’s been busy this summer. Taylor Swift came through, we had the MLB All-Star Game, and we’re back to our pre-Covid music festival schedule. If you bought a ticket to any of these shows, you almost certainly ran into mark-ups on the resale...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Seattle’s been busy this summer. Taylor Swift came through, we had the MLB All-Star Game, and we’re back to our pre-Covid music festival schedule. If you bought a ticket to any of these shows, you almost certainly ran into mark-ups on the resale market, or even scammers trying to make a quick buck.Seattle Times Arts Economy Reporter Margo Vansynghel reported on the difficult process of buying a ticket to a concert in Seattle, and how some in Washington are trying to make it easier.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping this Friday! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>969</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Our aging ferries want to retire</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-aging-ferries-want-to-retire--57297369</link><description><![CDATA[The twenty one available Washington State Ferries are old. Some are long overdue for retirement. But thousands of people still depend on them every day, and new ferries are not coming anytime soon.Seattle Times Reporter David Kroman talks about the state of our ferries, and why it’s been so hard to build new ones.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-83480</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 12:04:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297369/429ac422e5c34243a48f594dd8eda7f0.mp3" length="7793261" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The twenty one available Washington State Ferries are old. Some are long overdue for retirement. But thousands of people still depend on them every day, and new ferries are not coming anytime soon.Seattle Times Reporter David Kroman talks about the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The twenty one available Washington State Ferries are old. Some are long overdue for retirement. But thousands of people still depend on them every day, and new ferries are not coming anytime soon.Seattle Times Reporter David Kroman talks about the state of our ferries, and why it’s been so hard to build new ones.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>963</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Casual Friday with Casey Martin and Vaughan Jones</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/casual-friday-with-casey-martin-and-vaughan-jones--57297392</link><description><![CDATA[This week…It was hot, but Seattle has been stocking up on A/C.Two major celebrities stopped by Washington, VP Kamala Harris and pop culture icon Dolly Parton.And the state wants to speed up with funds for a bullet train, but the city wants to slow down by putting in more traffic cameras.KUOW Reporter Casey Martin and Seattle Now Producer Vaughan Jones are here to break down the week.Join us for a live taping in August! The show is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow </a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-83438</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:04:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297392/64d69cc92df0d6f5f15a0bb0c79a9397.mp3" length="12401814" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week…It was hot, but Seattle has been stocking up on A/C.Two major celebrities stopped by Washington, VP Kamala Harris and pop culture icon Dolly Parton.And the state wants to speed up with funds for a bullet train, but the city wants to slow...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week…It was hot, but Seattle has been stocking up on A/C.Two major celebrities stopped by Washington, VP Kamala Harris and pop culture icon Dolly Parton.And the state wants to speed up with funds for a bullet train, but the city wants to slow down by putting in more traffic cameras.KUOW Reporter Casey Martin and Seattle Now Producer Vaughan Jones are here to break down the week.Join us for a live taping in August! The show is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow </a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1538</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>A WA library might close over book fight</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-wa-library-might-close-over-book-fight--57297382</link><description><![CDATA[A library in rural Southeast Washington could be the first in the nation to close over a fight about removing books. The debate revolves around a group of books in the library’s kids and young adult sections that some residents say aren’t age-appropriate.Seattle Times reporter David Gutman is here to explain how things got to this point, with some help from life-long Dayton resident John Hutchens. Read David's story <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/book-battles-are-raging-nationwide-a-wa-library-could-be-nations-first-to-close/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here.</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-83242</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:04:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297382/dfffb88bab2e50dfca08e5e6ac899e6f.mp3" length="8192109" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A library in rural Southeast Washington could be the first in the nation to close over a fight about removing books. The debate revolves around a group of books in the library’s kids and young adult sections that some residents say aren’t...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A library in rural Southeast Washington could be the first in the nation to close over a fight about removing books. The debate revolves around a group of books in the library’s kids and young adult sections that some residents say aren’t age-appropriate.Seattle Times reporter David Gutman is here to explain how things got to this point, with some help from life-long Dayton resident John Hutchens. Read David's story <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/book-battles-are-raging-nationwide-a-wa-library-could-be-nations-first-to-close/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here.</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1023</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Casual Friday with Tan Vinh and Chase Burns</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/casual-friday-with-tan-vinh-and-chase-burns--57297362</link><description><![CDATA[This week…The Light Rail is sinking, and it’s gonna slow down travel for a bit.The University of Washington is leaving the Pac-12 at the expense of WSU.And it’s been an interesting week for buildings around Seattle, some updates on the Smith Tower, Museum of Museums, and the soon-to-be-renamed Cinerama.Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh and Ticket Editor Chase Burns are here to break down the week.Join us for a live taping in August! The show is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow </a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-83198</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:04:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297362/641347792e737e1b7fd3c5e53e5e1ffd.mp3" length="12824444" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week…The Light Rail is sinking, and it’s gonna slow down travel for a bit.The University of Washington is leaving the Pac-12 at the expense of WSU.And it’s been an interesting week for buildings around Seattle, some updates on the Smith Tower,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week…The Light Rail is sinking, and it’s gonna slow down travel for a bit.The University of Washington is leaving the Pac-12 at the expense of WSU.And it’s been an interesting week for buildings around Seattle, some updates on the Smith Tower, Museum of Museums, and the soon-to-be-renamed Cinerama.Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh and Ticket Editor Chase Burns are here to break down the week.Join us for a live taping in August! The show is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow </a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1591</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Light rail tracks are sinking. Plan ahead</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/light-rail-tracks-are-sinking-plan-ahead--57297394</link><description><![CDATA[Attention transit riders!Repair work will disrupt the light rail schedule starting this weekend into next week.Seattle Times transportation reporter Mike Lindblom talks about why this work is necessary and what to expect.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowJoin us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-83154</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:02:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297394/24ac9c4e8814af819ebc68ed6997358d.mp3" length="5826021" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Attention transit riders!Repair work will disrupt the light rail schedule starting this weekend into next week.Seattle Times transportation reporter Mike Lindblom talks about why this work is necessary and what to expect.We can only make Seattle Now...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Attention transit riders!Repair work will disrupt the light rail schedule starting this weekend into next week.Seattle Times transportation reporter Mike Lindblom talks about why this work is necessary and what to expect.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowJoin us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>722</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Covid cases are going up. Here's what you should know.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-cases-are-going-up-here-s-what-you-should-know--57297395</link><description><![CDATA[Covid cases are ticking up across the country. UW Medicine professor Dr. Helen Chu says this surge isn’t like the Delta or Omicron surges of years past, but it's still something to watch. She explains the state of the disease here in Washington and how we should be thinking about our Covid risk.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator</a> And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-83107</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:02:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297395/66319b9c4412360db615c39171a7afe8.mp3" length="5770118" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Covid cases are ticking up across the country. UW Medicine professor Dr. Helen Chu says this surge isn’t like the Delta or Omicron surges of years past, but it's still something to watch. She explains the state of the disease here in Washington and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Covid cases are ticking up across the country. UW Medicine professor Dr. Helen Chu says this surge isn’t like the Delta or Omicron surges of years past, but it's still something to watch. She explains the state of the disease here in Washington and how we should be thinking about our Covid risk.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator</a> And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>720</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Amazon on trial over worker injuries</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/amazon-on-trial-over-worker-injuries--57297404</link><description><![CDATA[It’s a point of pride that Amazon can get your package to you very quickly. But now the company is locked in a legal battle with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, which says the way Amazon runs its warehouses is injuring workers.Seattle Times Amazon reporter Lauren Rosenblatt has been following the trial, and is here to explain all the ins and outsRead Lauren's story: <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/business/hazardous-by-design-after-pandemic-boom-amazon-faces-safety-reckoning/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.seattletimes.com/business/hazardous-by-design-after-pandemic-boom-amazon-faces-safety-reckoning/</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-82985</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:02:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297404/d44070ed28a3f8707a98fdb8c6cb03a1.mp3" length="6398339" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It’s a point of pride that Amazon can get your package to you very quickly. But now the company is locked in a legal battle with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, which says the way Amazon runs its warehouses is injuring...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s a point of pride that Amazon can get your package to you very quickly. But now the company is locked in a legal battle with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, which says the way Amazon runs its warehouses is injuring workers.Seattle Times Amazon reporter Lauren Rosenblatt has been following the trial, and is here to explain all the ins and outsRead Lauren's story: <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/business/hazardous-by-design-after-pandemic-boom-amazon-faces-safety-reckoning/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.seattletimes.com/business/hazardous-by-design-after-pandemic-boom-amazon-faces-safety-reckoning/</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>799</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Casual Friday with Hannah Weinberger and Ishea Brown</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/casual-friday-with-hannah-weinberger-and-ishea-brown--57297412</link><description><![CDATA[This week…There’s a primary election going on, in case you weren’t aware.New data shows that Seattle just isn’t headed back to the movies.And pickleball fans are pushing for more courts… by hosting a funeral.Crosscut environment reporter Hannah Weinberger and Truth Be Told podcast Supervising Producer Ishea Brown are here to break down the week.Join us for a live taping in August! The show is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a> And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-82941</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:01:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297412/b0c8238ec239418fddaadf067b64c372.mp3" length="11401997" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week…There’s a primary election going on, in case you weren’t aware.New data shows that Seattle just isn’t headed back to the movies.And pickleball fans are pushing for more courts… by hosting a funeral.Crosscut environment reporter Hannah...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week…There’s a primary election going on, in case you weren’t aware.New data shows that Seattle just isn’t headed back to the movies.And pickleball fans are pushing for more courts… by hosting a funeral.Crosscut environment reporter Hannah Weinberger and Truth Be Told podcast Supervising Producer Ishea Brown are here to break down the week.Join us for a live taping in August! The show is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a> And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1414</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Get your FREE on at summer fitness classes</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/get-your-free-on-at-summer-fitness-classes--57297373</link><description><![CDATA[It’s a great time to get out and do things in the city, from Mariners games to blockbuster movies. But man, are things expensive these days.How about a free, outdoor fitness class, courtesy of the city of Seattle?Seattle Now producer Brooklyn Jamerson-Flowers gives us a guide to the yoga, Zumba and dance classes at Seattle parks this summer.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-82903</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:01:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297373/0839ace54d35e66fdcc16be8e38699ca.mp3" length="7051309" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It’s a great time to get out and do things in the city, from Mariners games to blockbuster movies. But man, are things expensive these days.How about a free, outdoor fitness class, courtesy of the city of Seattle?Seattle Now producer Brooklyn...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s a great time to get out and do things in the city, from Mariners games to blockbuster movies. But man, are things expensive these days.How about a free, outdoor fitness class, courtesy of the city of Seattle?Seattle Now producer Brooklyn Jamerson-Flowers gives us a guide to the yoga, Zumba and dance classes at Seattle parks this summer.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>881</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The hike that's too Enchanting</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hike-that-s-too-enchanting--57297375</link><description><![CDATA[Any hiker in the Pacific Northwest knows that The Enchantments is a bucket list item.But it turns out that a lot of people have it on their list.Which makes it nearly impossible to win the lottery for a camping permit, and people are trying to hike the 20-plus mile area in one day.Nature writer Luke Whelan is here to tell us how that’s putting strain on the area’s ecosystem, and the people trying to keep it clean and safe.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-82819</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 12:00:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297375/5e999d1e68be89a103f69b691524756c.mp3" length="7287944" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Any hiker in the Pacific Northwest knows that The Enchantments is a bucket list item.But it turns out that a lot of people have it on their list.Which makes it nearly impossible to win the lottery for a camping permit, and people are trying to hike...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Any hiker in the Pacific Northwest knows that The Enchantments is a bucket list item.But it turns out that a lot of people have it on their list.Which makes it nearly impossible to win the lottery for a camping permit, and people are trying to hike the 20-plus mile area in one day.Nature writer Luke Whelan is here to tell us how that’s putting strain on the area’s ecosystem, and the people trying to keep it clean and safe.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>900</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Big decisions for Seattle Schools this election</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/big-decisions-for-seattle-schools-this-election--57297379</link><description><![CDATA[Seattle Public Schools are in the middle of a budget crisis. The district closed a 131 million dollar budget gap for the school year that’s about to start, but it’s a temporary fix. Three races for school board kick off in tomorrow’s primary, and the winners will shape education in our city for years to come.KUOW Education Reporter Sami West explains the high-stakes questions the candidates are facing, including possible school closures.Read Sami's coverage of the races in School Board Districts 1, 3, and 6, along with SPS's budget crisis: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/authors/sami-west" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/authors/sami-west</a>Details on the Seattle Aquarium Beach Naturalist program this week: <a href="https://www.seattleaquarium.org/beach-naturalist-program?fbclid=IwAR0AZC8bDchnR6Fy4wT1l5rKPEWcjhY17aC09ZY8qa0UHTPAcQtYo0JZDW0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.seattleaquarium.org/beach-naturalist-program?fbclid=IwAR0AZC8bDchnR6Fy4wT1l5rKPEWcjhY17aC09ZY8qa0UHTPAcQtYo0JZDW0</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-82749</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 12:00:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297379/6ab6b6dd43d4c15cc5ae04622035fc6c.mp3" length="6223543" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Seattle Public Schools are in the middle of a budget crisis. The district closed a 131 million dollar budget gap for the school year that’s about to start, but it’s a temporary fix. Three races for school board kick off in tomorrow’s primary, and the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Seattle Public Schools are in the middle of a budget crisis. The district closed a 131 million dollar budget gap for the school year that’s about to start, but it’s a temporary fix. Three races for school board kick off in tomorrow’s primary, and the winners will shape education in our city for years to come.KUOW Education Reporter Sami West explains the high-stakes questions the candidates are facing, including possible school closures.Read Sami's coverage of the races in School Board Districts 1, 3, and 6, along with SPS's budget crisis: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/authors/sami-west" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/authors/sami-west</a>Details on the Seattle Aquarium Beach Naturalist program this week: <a href="https://www.seattleaquarium.org/beach-naturalist-program?fbclid=IwAR0AZC8bDchnR6Fy4wT1l5rKPEWcjhY17aC09ZY8qa0UHTPAcQtYo0JZDW0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.seattleaquarium.org/beach-naturalist-program?fbclid=IwAR0AZC8bDchnR6Fy4wT1l5rKPEWcjhY17aC09ZY8qa0UHTPAcQtYo0JZDW0</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>777</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Seattle Now LIVE with Marcus Harrison Green and Jas Keimig</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/seattle-now-live-with-marcus-harrison-green-and-jas-keimig--57297400</link><description><![CDATA[This week…We’re bringing you some of the best moments from our last Seattle Now Live event.We’re talking all things downtown Seattle and the city’s post-pandemic art scene with South Seattle Emerald Founder Marcus Harrison Green and arts reporter Jas Keimig.Join us for a live taping in August! The show is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a> And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-82705</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:00:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297400/045be726c46312cbb0ad9360489223df.mp3" length="9669180" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week…We’re bringing you some of the best moments from our last Seattle Now Live event.We’re talking all things downtown Seattle and the city’s post-pandemic art scene with South Seattle Emerald Founder Marcus Harrison Green and arts reporter Jas...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week…We’re bringing you some of the best moments from our last Seattle Now Live event.We’re talking all things downtown Seattle and the city’s post-pandemic art scene with South Seattle Emerald Founder Marcus Harrison Green and arts reporter Jas Keimig.Join us for a live taping in August! The show is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a> And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1197</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>We can all learn from Burien's homelessness debate</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-can-all-learn-from-burien-s-homelessness-debate--57297409</link><description><![CDATA[Dozens of homeless residents in Burien are still living outside, months after the city started debating how to help them. A million dollar deal fell through. An entire city board resigned. And council meetings are getting heated, to say the least. There's something for every community in the region to learn about Burien's homelessness crisis. Publicola editor and publisher Erica C. Barnett explains.We want to hear from you! Fill out our audience survey to help us improve the show (and maybe win some sweet Seattle Now stickers): <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/9Q5TdZhfgh" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://forms.office.com/r/9Q5TdZhfgh</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-82675</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:00:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297409/0d958c80cbc686a4ef5253737f02a1f6.mp3" length="7375063" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dozens of homeless residents in Burien are still living outside, months after the city started debating how to help them. A million dollar deal fell through. An entire city board resigned. And council meetings are getting heated, to say the least....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dozens of homeless residents in Burien are still living outside, months after the city started debating how to help them. A million dollar deal fell through. An entire city board resigned. And council meetings are getting heated, to say the least. There's something for every community in the region to learn about Burien's homelessness crisis. Publicola editor and publisher Erica C. Barnett explains.We want to hear from you! Fill out our audience survey to help us improve the show (and maybe win some sweet Seattle Now stickers): <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/9Q5TdZhfgh" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://forms.office.com/r/9Q5TdZhfgh</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>921</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Seattle's obsession with saving one tree</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/seattle-s-obsession-with-saving-one-tree--57297401</link><description><![CDATA[People in Seattle have always cared about trees - we’re the Emerald City, after all. One tree in the Wedgwood neighborhood has captured Seattle’s attention in recent weeks, enough for vigils, tree sitters, and protests at city council meetings.KUOW Online Managing Editor Isolde Raftery is here to tell us more about Luma the tree, and those determined to keep it standing.And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback </a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-82633</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:00:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297401/c56dc2a1753bbc4661666de4663d1021.mp3" length="7267600" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>People in Seattle have always cared about trees - we’re the Emerald City, after all. One tree in the Wedgwood neighborhood has captured Seattle’s attention in recent weeks, enough for vigils, tree sitters, and protests at city council meetings.KUOW...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[People in Seattle have always cared about trees - we’re the Emerald City, after all. One tree in the Wedgwood neighborhood has captured Seattle’s attention in recent weeks, enough for vigils, tree sitters, and protests at city council meetings.KUOW Online Managing Editor Isolde Raftery is here to tell us more about Luma the tree, and those determined to keep it standing.And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback </a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>908</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The state of Seattle journalism</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-state-of-seattle-journalism--57297358</link><description><![CDATA[Local journalism is an integral part of the community, and Seattle’s media landscape has changed dramatically in recent years. Those changes have consequences for news consumers. South Seattle Emerald founder Marcus Harrison Green and Vanishing Seattle founder Cynthia Brothers are here to talk about the state of journalism in Seattle.And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback </a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-82580</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:00:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297358/da2176f1a1ad9b50cd8f8d52da7a9d2d.mp3" length="7530210" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Local journalism is an integral part of the community, and Seattle’s media landscape has changed dramatically in recent years. Those changes have consequences for news consumers. South Seattle Emerald founder Marcus Harrison Green and Vanishing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Local journalism is an integral part of the community, and Seattle’s media landscape has changed dramatically in recent years. Those changes have consequences for news consumers. South Seattle Emerald founder Marcus Harrison Green and Vanishing Seattle founder Cynthia Brothers are here to talk about the state of journalism in Seattle.And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback </a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>930</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Treating drugs at health engagement hubs</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/treating-drugs-at-health-engagement-hubs--57297424</link><description><![CDATA[Washington’s new drug possession law kicked in at the start of this month… After a long political fight that ended in a special session.But while it’s still a crime to have drugs on your person, the law ALSO creates a pilot program to treat substance use disorder.We’ll get a preview of what that might look like with Nina Shapiro of the Seattle Times. Read her story <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/fentanyl-has-upended-opioid-treatment-can-a-wa-health-hub-show-the-way/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here.</a>Previous Seattle Now opioid coverage is <a href="https://kuow.org/stories/the-toll-of-fentanyl-in-washington" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> and <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/wa-s-legal-fiasco-over-drug-possession" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback </a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-82520</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:00:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297424/582059f4153fe280f3b7d50be159c5f8.mp3" length="7672592" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Washington’s new drug possession law kicked in at the start of this month… After a long political fight that ended in a special session.But while it’s still a crime to have drugs on your person, the law ALSO creates a pilot program to treat substance...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Washington’s new drug possession law kicked in at the start of this month… After a long political fight that ended in a special session.But while it’s still a crime to have drugs on your person, the law ALSO creates a pilot program to treat substance use disorder.We’ll get a preview of what that might look like with Nina Shapiro of the Seattle Times. Read her story <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/fentanyl-has-upended-opioid-treatment-can-a-wa-health-hub-show-the-way/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here.</a>Previous Seattle Now opioid coverage is <a href="https://kuow.org/stories/the-toll-of-fentanyl-in-washington" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> and <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/wa-s-legal-fiasco-over-drug-possession" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback </a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>917</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Casual Friday with Jodi-Ann Burey and Andrew Walsh</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/casual-friday-with-jodi-ann-burey-and-andrew-walsh--57297416</link><description><![CDATA[This week…Taylor Swift is coming to town, marking yet another busy weekend in the Seattle area.The Stranger released its top 15 restaurants in Seattle, centered around affordable eats.And the Mariners started, and quickly stopped, selling Toronto Blue Jays merch.Author Jodi-Ann Burey and Too Beautiful To Live Co-Host Andrew Walsh are here to break down the week.We want to hear from you! Fill out our audience survey to help us improve the show (and maybe win some sweet Seattle Now stickers): <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/9Q5TdZhfgh" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://forms.office.com/r/9Q5TdZhfgh</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow </a>And join us for a live taping in August! The show is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-82479</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2023 12:00:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297416/f677298e37eb99cfd5d142c45a68b10a.mp3" length="11059181" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week…Taylor Swift is coming to town, marking yet another busy weekend in the Seattle area.The Stranger released its top 15 restaurants in Seattle, centered around affordable eats.And the Mariners started, and quickly stopped, selling Toronto Blue...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week…Taylor Swift is coming to town, marking yet another busy weekend in the Seattle area.The Stranger released its top 15 restaurants in Seattle, centered around affordable eats.And the Mariners started, and quickly stopped, selling Toronto Blue Jays merch.Author Jodi-Ann Burey and Too Beautiful To Live Co-Host Andrew Walsh are here to break down the week.We want to hear from you! Fill out our audience survey to help us improve the show (and maybe win some sweet Seattle Now stickers): <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/9Q5TdZhfgh" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://forms.office.com/r/9Q5TdZhfgh</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow </a>And join us for a live taping in August! The show is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1371</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Who's guarding Seattle's beaches?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-s-guarding-seattle-s-beaches--57297350</link><description><![CDATA[Summer is in full swing... Sun, fun, watermelon and swimming.It’s a tough time to be short on lifeguards, but that’s what’s happening. KUOW’s Bill Radke and economy reporter Monica Nickelsburg set out to find out why.Beaches around Seattle: <a href="https://www.seattle.gov/parks/recreation/outdoor-water-recreation/swimming-beaches" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.seattle.gov/parks/recreation/outdoor-water-recreation/swimming-beaches</a>We want to hear from you! Fill out our audience survey to help us improve the show (and maybe win some sweet Seattle Now stickers): <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/9Q5TdZhfgh" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://forms.office.com/r/9Q5TdZhfgh</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-82445</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:00:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297350/97f0599d099eb3c4bc3cdbf3c7f11cd6.mp3" length="7989960" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Summer is in full swing... Sun, fun, watermelon and swimming.It’s a tough time to be short on lifeguards, but that’s what’s happening. KUOW’s Bill Radke and economy reporter Monica Nickelsburg set out to find out why.Beaches around Seattle:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Summer is in full swing... Sun, fun, watermelon and swimming.It’s a tough time to be short on lifeguards, but that’s what’s happening. KUOW’s Bill Radke and economy reporter Monica Nickelsburg set out to find out why.Beaches around Seattle: <a href="https://www.seattle.gov/parks/recreation/outdoor-water-recreation/swimming-beaches" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.seattle.gov/parks/recreation/outdoor-water-recreation/swimming-beaches</a>We want to hear from you! Fill out our audience survey to help us improve the show (and maybe win some sweet Seattle Now stickers): <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/9Q5TdZhfgh" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://forms.office.com/r/9Q5TdZhfgh</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>986</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taylor's coming, are you Ready For It?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taylor-s-coming-are-you-ready-for-it--57297363</link><description><![CDATA[Whether or not you’re a Swiftie… Taylor Swift’s presence will have a big footprint on our regionFor some local fans, her three-and-a-half-hour performance is their wildest dream and the most important event of the year.We'll talk to two local fans about how they’re getting ready and why they feel such a deep connection to her music.We want to hear from you! Fill out our audience survey to help us improve the show (and maybe win some sweet Seattle Now stickers): <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/9Q5TdZhfgh" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://forms.office.com/r/9Q5TdZhfgh</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-82406</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 12:00:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297363/f9f69124406b625ff8da531a7a3dbb09.mp3" length="7119152" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Whether or not you’re a Swiftie… Taylor Swift’s presence will have a big footprint on our regionFor some local fans, her three-and-a-half-hour performance is their wildest dream and the most important event of the year.We'll talk to two local fans...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Whether or not you’re a Swiftie… Taylor Swift’s presence will have a big footprint on our regionFor some local fans, her three-and-a-half-hour performance is their wildest dream and the most important event of the year.We'll talk to two local fans about how they’re getting ready and why they feel such a deep connection to her music.We want to hear from you! Fill out our audience survey to help us improve the show (and maybe win some sweet Seattle Now stickers): <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/9Q5TdZhfgh" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://forms.office.com/r/9Q5TdZhfgh</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>879</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Can spicy wings help get out the youth vote?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-spicy-wings-help-get-out-the-youth-vote--57297381</link><description><![CDATA[Politics, especially local elections, can be really inaccessible to young people.So, The Stranger and Washington Bus pulled out all the stops for an event called Candidate Survivor.It included everything from tofu hot wings to lip sync battles to help inspire the youth vote.Seattle Now Producer Vaughan Jones is here to break down the event, and its impact.We want to hear from you! Fill out our audience survey to help us improve the show (and maybe win some sweet Seattle Now stickers): <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/9Q5TdZhfgh" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://forms.office.com/r/9Q5TdZhfgh</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-82367</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2023 12:00:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297381/44623145bed62db592fe754297a5f659.mp3" length="8144283" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Politics, especially local elections, can be really inaccessible to young people.So, The Stranger and Washington Bus pulled out all the stops for an event called Candidate Survivor.It included everything from tofu hot wings to lip sync battles to help...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Politics, especially local elections, can be really inaccessible to young people.So, The Stranger and Washington Bus pulled out all the stops for an event called Candidate Survivor.It included everything from tofu hot wings to lip sync battles to help inspire the youth vote.Seattle Now Producer Vaughan Jones is here to break down the event, and its impact.We want to hear from you! Fill out our audience survey to help us improve the show (and maybe win some sweet Seattle Now stickers): <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/9Q5TdZhfgh" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://forms.office.com/r/9Q5TdZhfgh</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1017</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The future of AI, in Seattle and beyond</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-future-of-ai-in-seattle-and-beyond--57297429</link><description><![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence is showing up in our daily lives more and more, from smart search engines to fake images on social media. Government regulation is trying to catch up.The Federal Trade Commission is investigating OpenAI, makers of ChatGPT and backed by Microsoft. KUOW’s Monica Nickelsburg is here to tell us how the investigation might impact AI in our daily lives and in Seattle’s tech scene.We want to hear from you! Fill out our audience survey to help us improve the show (and maybe win some sweet Seattle Now stickers): <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/9Q5TdZhfgh" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://forms.office.com/r/9Q5TdZhfgh</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-82294</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 12:00:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297429/fd796b04294afd52185d6e8e0709bd43.mp3" length="6878881" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Artificial Intelligence is showing up in our daily lives more and more, from smart search engines to fake images on social media. Government regulation is trying to catch up.The Federal Trade Commission is investigating OpenAI, makers of ChatGPT and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence is showing up in our daily lives more and more, from smart search engines to fake images on social media. Government regulation is trying to catch up.The Federal Trade Commission is investigating OpenAI, makers of ChatGPT and backed by Microsoft. KUOW’s Monica Nickelsburg is here to tell us how the investigation might impact AI in our daily lives and in Seattle’s tech scene.We want to hear from you! Fill out our audience survey to help us improve the show (and maybe win some sweet Seattle Now stickers): <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/9Q5TdZhfgh" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://forms.office.com/r/9Q5TdZhfgh</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>859</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Casual Friday with Sami West and Chase Burns</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/casual-friday-with-sami-west-and-chase-burns--57297388</link><description><![CDATA[This week…The city’s All-Star festivities are going, going, gone, but Seattle’s got another big event on its plate.Ballots for this year’s August primary were sent out this week, but statistics show you might not be voting in it.And our panel defends Seattle’s status as a geek-friendly city.KUOW Education Reporter Sami West and Ticket Editor Chase Burns are here to break down the week.Join us for a live taping in August! The show is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a> And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-82250</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 12:00:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297388/723f9ebc4ea5402ab6faefa1ebaa6ea6.mp3" length="9038811" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week…The city’s All-Star festivities are going, going, gone, but Seattle’s got another big event on its plate.Ballots for this year’s August primary were sent out this week, but statistics show you might not be voting in it.And our panel defends...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week…The city’s All-Star festivities are going, going, gone, but Seattle’s got another big event on its plate.Ballots for this year’s August primary were sent out this week, but statistics show you might not be voting in it.And our panel defends Seattle’s status as a geek-friendly city.KUOW Education Reporter Sami West and Ticket Editor Chase Burns are here to break down the week.Join us for a live taping in August! The show is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a> And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1119</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>YOU get a tree, and YOU get a tree…</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-get-a-tree-and-you-get-a-tree--57297399</link><description><![CDATA[As the climate warms up, Seattle’s trees are key to keeping the city cool. Enter the city's Trees for Neighborhoods program: They give away 1,000 trees to residents each summer, and teach them how to take care of the growing giants.Urban forester Jana Dilley, who founded the program, explains how it works and how to pick the right tree for your yard.Application for the Trees for Neighborhoods program: <a href="https://spu.surveymonkey.com/r/5NJDT2J" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://spu.surveymonkey.com/r/5NJDT2J</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-82206</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:00:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297399/3ae909c1b060d82f99080d929b628f29.mp3" length="8584351" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As the climate warms up, Seattle’s trees are key to keeping the city cool. Enter the city's Trees for Neighborhoods program: They give away 1,000 trees to residents each summer, and teach them how to take care of the growing giants.Urban forester Jana...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As the climate warms up, Seattle’s trees are key to keeping the city cool. Enter the city's Trees for Neighborhoods program: They give away 1,000 trees to residents each summer, and teach them how to take care of the growing giants.Urban forester Jana Dilley, who founded the program, explains how it works and how to pick the right tree for your yard.Application for the Trees for Neighborhoods program: <a href="https://spu.surveymonkey.com/r/5NJDT2J" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://spu.surveymonkey.com/r/5NJDT2J</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1073</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Opening doors for BIPOC home buyers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/opening-doors-for-bipoc-home-buyers--57297359</link><description><![CDATA[We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kuow.org%2Fdonate%2Fseattlenow&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccarolinecgomez%40kuow.org%7C9e62aaaaa6e84697ff6a08daccbf992a%7C3d57c1b8f4ae4639adb13312ae3bc827%7C0%7C0%7C638047420524074325%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UpF4p4aW2A3BrBkZ%2BNI4S7Iyh1mHqT2wu8bLAFIZXcU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator</a> And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-82163</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:00:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297359/851bbac0a297d02b9a2adaa65fb7e683.mp3" length="6967054" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kuow.org%2Fdonate%2Fseattlenow&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccarolinecgomez%40kuow.org%7C9e62aaaaa6e84697ff6a08daccbf992a%7C3d57c1b8f4ae4639adb13312ae3bc827%7C0%7C0%7C638047420524074325%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UpF4p4aW2A3BrBkZ%2BNI4S7Iyh1mHqT2wu8bLAFIZXcU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator</a> And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>871</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Julio lit up the Home Run Derby</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/julio-lit-up-the-home-run-derby--57297374</link><description><![CDATA[What a night at T-Mobile Park.Julio Rodriguez stunned his fans at the Home Run Derby last night.We talk to Seattle Times photographer Dean Rutz.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowJoin us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreatorAnd we want to hear from you!Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-82125</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:00:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297374/a28add8707303b4bac90f1c171a6e3cd.mp3" length="5310302" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What a night at T-Mobile Park.Julio Rodriguez stunned his fans at the Home Run Derby last night.We talk to Seattle Times photographer Dean Rutz.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What a night at T-Mobile Park.Julio Rodriguez stunned his fans at the Home Run Derby last night.We talk to Seattle Times photographer Dean Rutz.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowJoin us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreatorAnd we want to hear from you!Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>657</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Smokejumpers: The parachuting firefighters you probably haven't heard about</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/smokejumpers-the-parachuting-firefighters-you-probably-haven-t-heard-about--57297390</link><description><![CDATA[Summer can sometimes feel like months of worrying about wildfire…When the latest one will be put out, And when the next one will start. But it turns out, there’s dozens of fires every year… That we never even hear about. That’s thanks to an elite crew of firefighters called smokejumpers. Seattle Times Outdoor Reporter Gregory Scruggs takes us to the birthplace of smokejumping.Find summer food service sites here: <a href="https://www.seattle.gov/human-services/services-and-programs/youth-and-young-adults/summer-food-service-program" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.seattle.gov/human-services/services-and-programs/youth-and-young-adults/summer-food-service-program</a>And more about baseball-themed events in Seattle Center here: <a href="https://www.seattlecenter.com/mlb-all-star-week" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.seattlecenter.com/mlb-all-star-week</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kuow.org%2Fdonate%2Fseattlenow&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccarolinecgomez%40kuow.org%7C9e62aaaaa6e84697ff6a08daccbf992a%7C3d57c1b8f4ae4639adb13312ae3bc827%7C0%7C0%7C638047420524074325%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UpF4p4aW2A3BrBkZ%2BNI4S7Iyh1mHqT2wu8bLAFIZXcU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator</a> And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-82049</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:00:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297390/b9d41481709f8379d33ce3fc8d5cdb91.mp3" length="8550253" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Summer can sometimes feel like months of worrying about wildfire…When the latest one will be put out, And when the next one will start. But it turns out, there’s dozens of fires every year… That we never even hear about. That’s thanks to an elite crew...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Summer can sometimes feel like months of worrying about wildfire…When the latest one will be put out, And when the next one will start. But it turns out, there’s dozens of fires every year… That we never even hear about. That’s thanks to an elite crew of firefighters called smokejumpers. Seattle Times Outdoor Reporter Gregory Scruggs takes us to the birthplace of smokejumping.Find summer food service sites here: <a href="https://www.seattle.gov/human-services/services-and-programs/youth-and-young-adults/summer-food-service-program" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.seattle.gov/human-services/services-and-programs/youth-and-young-adults/summer-food-service-program</a>And more about baseball-themed events in Seattle Center here: <a href="https://www.seattlecenter.com/mlb-all-star-week" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.seattlecenter.com/mlb-all-star-week</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kuow.org%2Fdonate%2Fseattlenow&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccarolinecgomez%40kuow.org%7C9e62aaaaa6e84697ff6a08daccbf992a%7C3d57c1b8f4ae4639adb13312ae3bc827%7C0%7C0%7C638047420524074325%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UpF4p4aW2A3BrBkZ%2BNI4S7Iyh1mHqT2wu8bLAFIZXcU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator</a> And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1023</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Casual Friday with Caroline Chamberlain Gomez and Casey Martin</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/casual-friday-with-caroline-chamberlain-gomez-and-casey-martin--57297391</link><description><![CDATA[This week…The MLB All-Star Game is in town, and Seattle’s been cleaning up for its guests.A Seattle Times survey asked an important question: is tech making life better in Seattle?And although we’re known for the Big Dark, researchers found that summer can also mess with your mood.Seattle Now Supervising Producer Caroline Chamberlain Gomez and KUOW Reporter Casey Martin are here to break down the week.Join us for a live taping in August! The show is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-82006</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:00:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297391/0fe9246c8ce7435093ad68ac41884318.mp3" length="11398715" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week…The MLB All-Star Game is in town, and Seattle’s been cleaning up for its guests.A Seattle Times survey asked an important question: is tech making life better in Seattle?And although we’re known for the Big Dark, researchers found that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week…The MLB All-Star Game is in town, and Seattle’s been cleaning up for its guests.A Seattle Times survey asked an important question: is tech making life better in Seattle?And although we’re known for the Big Dark, researchers found that summer can also mess with your mood.Seattle Now Supervising Producer Caroline Chamberlain Gomez and KUOW Reporter Casey Martin are here to break down the week.Join us for a live taping in August! The show is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1414</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>All Seattle Bagels Considered</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-seattle-bagels-considered--57297384</link><description><![CDATA[Seattle is known for a lot of stuff…but not bagels.For bagel enthusiasts, they’re worth searching and waiting for.A pandemic cult favorite, Mt Bagel, was slinging delivery-only bagels and selling out within minutes before shutting down in 2022.Now, they are back in Seattle with a brick and mortar shop and lines stretching down the block.Today we’re heading out to brave the line and try them for ourselves. And, writer <a href="https://itsashanda.substack.com/p/mt-bagel-seattle-review" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sean Keeley</a> hands over some tricks for finding the best bagels in Seattle.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-81948</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:00:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297384/5fb5e8af1a0382013957bbd490102134.mp3" length="6312779" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Seattle is known for a lot of stuff…but not bagels.For bagel enthusiasts, they’re worth searching and waiting for.A pandemic cult favorite, Mt Bagel, was slinging delivery-only bagels and selling out within minutes before shutting down in 2022.Now,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Seattle is known for a lot of stuff…but not bagels.For bagel enthusiasts, they’re worth searching and waiting for.A pandemic cult favorite, Mt Bagel, was slinging delivery-only bagels and selling out within minutes before shutting down in 2022.Now, they are back in Seattle with a brick and mortar shop and lines stretching down the block.Today we’re heading out to brave the line and try them for ourselves. And, writer <a href="https://itsashanda.substack.com/p/mt-bagel-seattle-review" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sean Keeley</a> hands over some tricks for finding the best bagels in Seattle.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>789</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Want to meet your neighbors? Pet their cats.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/want-to-meet-your-neighbors-pet-their-cats--57297386</link><description><![CDATA[Pacific Northwesterners are friendly, but we tend to keep to ourselves. It can be hard to find your people and build a community.Chris Watson has a suggestion: Pet some cats.We took a walk with Chris and his 2 million TikTok followers to meet some of the people he’s brought together in Tacoma through his channel, @Catluminati.Check out Catluminati on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@catluminati?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.tiktok.com/@catluminati?lang=en </a>Low-tide beach naturalist schedule: <a href="https://www.seattleaquarium.org/beach-naturalist-program" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.seattleaquarium.org/beach-naturalist-program</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-81905</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:00:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297386/4a17e0440e0528cdf5a13e62b771ca3c.mp3" length="6452738" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pacific Northwesterners are friendly, but we tend to keep to ourselves. It can be hard to find your people and build a community.Chris Watson has a suggestion: Pet some cats.We took a walk with Chris and his 2 million TikTok followers to meet some of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pacific Northwesterners are friendly, but we tend to keep to ourselves. It can be hard to find your people and build a community.Chris Watson has a suggestion: Pet some cats.We took a walk with Chris and his 2 million TikTok followers to meet some of the people he’s brought together in Tacoma through his channel, @Catluminati.Check out Catluminati on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@catluminati?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.tiktok.com/@catluminati?lang=en </a>Low-tide beach naturalist schedule: <a href="https://www.seattleaquarium.org/beach-naturalist-program" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.seattleaquarium.org/beach-naturalist-program</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>806</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How two King County hotels became home to Afghan refugees</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-two-king-county-hotels-became-home-to-afghan-refugees--57297364</link><description><![CDATA[In an effort to soften the resettlement after the US pulled out of Afghanistan, King County utilized two hotels as temporary refugee housing.  One in Federal Way and one in Redmond.Between October 2021 and December 2022, the county helped refugee families through the program known as Health Through Housing. ﻿Seattle Times reporter Anna Patrick spent more than a year gathering stories from Afghan refugees who lived in those hotels and is here to give us a peek inside.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kuow.org%2Fdonate%2Fseattlenow&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccarolinecgomez%40kuow.org%7C9e62aaaaa6e84697ff6a08daccbf992a%7C3d57c1b8f4ae4639adb13312ae3bc827%7C0%7C0%7C638047420524074325%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UpF4p4aW2A3BrBkZ%2BNI4S7Iyh1mHqT2wu8bLAFIZXcU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator</a> And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-81840</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297364/c6d4e1b36291547cd9e0749d1295dde7.mp3" length="7328660" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In an effort to soften the resettlement after the US pulled out of Afghanistan, King County utilized two hotels as temporary refugee housing.  One in Federal Way and one in Redmond.Between October 2021 and December 2022, the county helped refugee...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In an effort to soften the resettlement after the US pulled out of Afghanistan, King County utilized two hotels as temporary refugee housing.  One in Federal Way and one in Redmond.Between October 2021 and December 2022, the county helped refugee families through the program known as Health Through Housing. ﻿Seattle Times reporter Anna Patrick spent more than a year gathering stories from Afghan refugees who lived in those hotels and is here to give us a peek inside.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kuow.org%2Fdonate%2Fseattlenow&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccarolinecgomez%40kuow.org%7C9e62aaaaa6e84697ff6a08daccbf992a%7C3d57c1b8f4ae4639adb13312ae3bc827%7C0%7C0%7C638047420524074325%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UpF4p4aW2A3BrBkZ%2BNI4S7Iyh1mHqT2wu8bLAFIZXcU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>Join us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator</a> And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>865</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Casual Friday with Eula Scott Bynoe and Lex Vaughn</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/casual-friday-with-eula-scott-bynoe-and-lex-vaughn--57297402</link><description><![CDATA[This week…Mayor Bruce Harrell’s big announcement about downtown was met with protestors.Black Coffee Northwest’s Shoreline location closed, but some other doors opened.And we debate the merits of Costco membership mooching.Community Doula Eula Scott Bynoe and Needling Editor-in-Chief Lex Vaughn are here to break down the week.Join us for a live taping in August! The show is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-81777</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 12:00:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297402/6df103bbb1c5b9f67a38568084e2c435.mp3" length="10104645" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week…Mayor Bruce Harrell’s big announcement about downtown was met with protestors.Black Coffee Northwest’s Shoreline location closed, but some other doors opened.And we debate the merits of Costco membership mooching.Community Doula Eula Scott...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week…Mayor Bruce Harrell’s big announcement about downtown was met with protestors.Black Coffee Northwest’s Shoreline location closed, but some other doors opened.And we debate the merits of Costco membership mooching.Community Doula Eula Scott Bynoe and Needling Editor-in-Chief Lex Vaughn are here to break down the week.Join us for a live taping in August! The show is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator </a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1253</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mayor, protesters clash over downtown priorities</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mayor-protesters-clash-over-downtown-priorities--57297397</link><description><![CDATA[We have more details about Mayor Harrell’s plan to revitalize downtown Seattle. He has a vision for the neighborhood to be vibrant. Full of life and activities. A place where people feel safe. But the reality is a lot more complicated.KUOW Growing Pains Reporter Joshua McNichols explains what the mayor's goal is, and the tensions underlying the shifting approach to downtown.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-81725</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:00:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297397/8363c93bcfef239a596cac7db3f83e95.mp3" length="7512839" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We have more details about Mayor Harrell’s plan to revitalize downtown Seattle. He has a vision for the neighborhood to be vibrant. Full of life and activities. A place where people feel safe. But the reality is a lot more complicated.KUOW Growing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We have more details about Mayor Harrell’s plan to revitalize downtown Seattle. He has a vision for the neighborhood to be vibrant. Full of life and activities. A place where people feel safe. But the reality is a lot more complicated.KUOW Growing Pains Reporter Joshua McNichols explains what the mayor's goal is, and the tensions underlying the shifting approach to downtown.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>938</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Hit the road with Traveling While Black</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/hit-the-road-with-traveling-while-black--57297393</link><description><![CDATA[We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kuow.org%2Fdonate%2Fseattlenow&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccarolinecgomez%40kuow.org%7C9e62aaaaa6e84697ff6a08daccbf992a%7C3d57c1b8f4ae4639adb13312ae3bc827%7C0%7C0%7C638047420524074325%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UpF4p4aW2A3BrBkZ%2BNI4S7Iyh1mHqT2wu8bLAFIZXcU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-81687</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:00:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297393/5e0479be9ee35f493e75d36fa90407e0.mp3" length="7346967" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kuow.org%2Fdonate%2Fseattlenow&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccarolinecgomez%40kuow.org%7C9e62aaaaa6e84697ff6a08daccbf992a%7C3d57c1b8f4ae4639adb13312ae3bc827%7C0%7C0%7C638047420524074325%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UpF4p4aW2A3BrBkZ%2BNI4S7Iyh1mHqT2wu8bLAFIZXcU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>919</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Seattle doctors embracing weight-neutral healthcare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/seattle-doctors-embracing-weight-neutral-healthcare--57297419</link><description><![CDATA[For people who are overweight, just going to the doctor can be anxiety inducing. No matter the reason for the visit, body weight will likely come up. It might even prevent them from getting treatment.KUOW health reporter Eilis O’Neill is here to talk about a new approach some Seattle providers are embracing: Weight-neutral healthcare.Listen to Eilis' full story on this topic: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/some-seattle-doctors-are-ditching-the-scale-saying-focusing-on-weight-drives-misdiagnoses" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/stories/some-seattle-doctors-are-ditching-the-scale-saying-focusing-on-weight-drives-misdiagnoses</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">story-81638</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 12:00:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57297419/4aa80b4456c92312d0abe4c95c9879fe.mp3" length="7224745" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gurjot Kang</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>For people who are overweight, just going to the doctor can be anxiety inducing. No matter the reason for the visit, body weight will likely come up. It might even prevent them from getting treatment.KUOW health reporter Eilis O’Neill is here to talk...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[For people who are overweight, just going to the doctor can be anxiety inducing. No matter the reason for the visit, body weight will likely come up. It might even prevent them from getting treatment.KUOW health reporter Eilis O’Neill is here to talk about a new approach some Seattle providers are embracing: Weight-neutral healthcare.Listen to Eilis' full story on this topic: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/some-seattle-doctors-are-ditching-the-scale-saying-focusing-on-weight-drives-misdiagnoses" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/stories/some-seattle-doctors-are-ditching-the-scale-saying-focusing-on-weight-drives-misdiagnoses</a>We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>902</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26bd1f340645c9d3a506c8943cd211d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
