Hans Anderson
Producer, Soundside
About
Hans Anderson is a producer on KUOW’s Soundside, where he covers a diverse range of topics from conflicts over how to use busy streets to how the open spaces of the Palouse inspire modern musical compositions. He primarily produces segments about politics, the arts, and transportation.
Location: Seattle
Languages Spoken: English
Pronouns: he/him
Podcasts
Stories
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The biggest story of the baseball season is ... the bat?
The torpedo bat has been one of the biggest stories of the three week old MLB season. How does it work?
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Has the U.S. reached a "constitutional crisis"?
The Trump Administration has made little effort to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States -- is the Administration ignoring a ruling from the highest court in the land? And where does that leave our constitutional democracy?
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How WA decides whether to revoke a doctor's license
An alleged fertility fraud case hightlights the tension between a doctor's right to due process and patient safety
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WA Senate rolls out plan to cover $1 billion transportation budget gap
The WA transportation budget is underfunded by around $1 billion dollars right now, with a bigger deficit projected down the road, if nothing changes. Lawmakers say that would put the brakes on a lot of big projects, including maintenance and highway construction on I-5 and I-90. A blueprint to fill the budget gap passed the state Senate over the weekend.
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OR lawmakers debate a constitutional right to climate stability
Oregon is looking at guaranteeing the right for all citizens to live in a healthy environment – including a stable climate. The state legislature is debating whether to have voters weigh in on the change.
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Why does Seattle create a comprehensive plan?
Seattle is taking on one of the more contentious issues to regularly pass through city hall: the Comprehensive Plan. But why do cities like Seattle have to engage in this planning exercise at all? It goes back to a law called the Growth Management Act.
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Seattle's new Civic Poet finds parallels between political language and verse
Dujie Tahat can be described in many ways: a poet, a critic, podcast host, and political consultant. In addition to all those titles, they can now add a new descriptor: Seattle’s Fifth Civic Poet.
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A new podcast explores daily life at Washington State Penitentiary
Every Monday, Demar, Red, Cambo, Anthony and Vik give listeners a glimpse of life inside the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla on their podcast Concrete Mama. They all share their perspectives and explore the complexities of prison relationships, re-entry, and day to day life for people at the penitentiary.
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Monisha Harrell alleges a toxic work environment under uncle, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell
Monisha Harrell was the first Black lesbian senior deputy mayor in the City of Seattle’s history, and she also says that her tenure with the city was marred by bullying and sexism. Ashley Hiruko, KUOW's investigative reporter, broke the story.
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Republicans' unlikely ally: Gov. Ferguson
Republicans might have more influence this legislative session than they have in almost a decade. A big reason why is Governor Bob Ferguson. The newly elected Democrat has been warmer toward the GOP point of view than the previous administration was, pushing to close the state’s budget deficit through cuts rather than raising more revenue from taxes. That’s a welcome change for Rep. Travis Couture, the Republicans’ lead budget wrangler in the state House. He says Ferguson has been more aligned with, and welcoming of, Republican ideas than his predecessor was – but just how much actual power the Republican caucus will have over the final product remains to be seen.