David Hyde
Reporter
About
David’s people-focused politics coverage tracks local and national races. At KUOW, David has also reported for our Hearken Team answering listener questions,and covered a variety of other topics ranging from vaccine hesitancy to climate change.
Previously David worked as talk show producer and also frequently hosted interviews and live call-in segments. David's education includes PhD ABD in U.S. History from Rutgers University and a BA in History from Reed College.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English
Professional Affiliations: Society of Professional Journalists
Stories
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Will Raising The Minimum Wage Rescue The Economy?
David Hyde talks with Jim McTague, of financial magazine Barron's, about income inequality and why he says raising the minimum wage is a "crowd-pleaser"...
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The Politics Of Microhousing In Seattle
David Hyde spoke with Publicola's Erica C. Barnett about microhousing, the debate over a possible Seattle City Light surcharge, and other issues facing...
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How Politicians Use Racial Coding To Win Elections
David Hyde talks to University of California, Berkeley, professor Ian Haney Lopez about his book "Dog Whistle Politics: How Coded Racial Appeals Have...
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What's In A Name? Apparently, Forgiveness For Bertha
She loves dirt and hates sunlight. Seattle Magazine named her one of 2013’s most influential people, except she’s not really a person. She’s Bertha, the...
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How Rising Taxes For Wealthy Americans Will Impact Economic Inequality
David Hyde talks with economist Dean Baker about why tax rates for wealthy Americans are going up and how that could impact economic disparity.
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Neuroscientist: 'Decriminalize All Drugs'
David Hyde speaks with Dr. Carl Hart, a professor at Columbia University, about why he thinks all drugs — including cocaine and heroin — should be...
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Harper Abroad, Dollar Woes, And Another Rob Ford Event
David Hyde talks with Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer about Prime Minister Stephen Harper's recent trip to Israel, troubles for the Canadian...
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Federal Loophole For No Child Left Behind Waiver
David Hyde talks with Tacoma News Tribune columnist Peter Callaghan about Washington's No Child Left Behind waiver and why the state is at risk of...
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Surviving An Attack Of The Undead
David Hyde talks with writer Max Brooks about how to survive a zombie apocalypse and about his book, "The Zombie Survival Guide." This interview...
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Pushback On Richard Sherman Debate: 'He Is The Antithesis Of The Dumb Jock Stereotype'
The Seattle Seahawks booked their ticket to the Super Bowl by winning the NFC Championship on Sunday, but not without some controversy. When Erin...