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Seattle Now

Seattle Now is a smart, daily news podcast for a curious city, from KUOW and the NPR Network. New episodes every weekday morning and evening.

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Episodes

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    Tuesday Evening Headlines

    SPD wants more money to hire cops, WA residents can now file free taxes with the IRS, and Gonzaga alum John Stockton sues WA's attorney general. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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    Why Seattle's mental health problems are so visible

    Many people suffering from a severe mental illness experience an endless loop. Many cycle through streets, jail, clinics, courts, and a shrinking number of hospital beds. KUOW’s brand new podcast “Lost Patients” examines how we got here through the lens of Seattle’s past, present, and future. Host Will James talks about the show and what we can learn from the past about Seattle's challenges treating people with mental illnesses.

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    Monday Evening Headlines

    King County Sheriff to challenge Burien's camping ban in court, Feds open a criminal investigation into Boeing, and former Seahawk Russell Wilson heads to Pittsburgh. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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    We paid attention to WA's legislative session so you didn't have to

    This year’s legislative session is in the can. Like every round of lawmaking, we started the session with lots of plans: Roughly 1,200 bills were introduced and 340 passed. Northwest News Networks' Jeanie Lindsay has been tracking it all so you don't need to. She tells us about her top 3 takeaways from the session.

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    Friday Evening Headlines

    Boeing and machinists open contract talks, Bumbershoot announces arts programming, and Lily Gladstone looks to make history at the Oscars. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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    Casual Friday with Lex Vaughn and Zaki Hamid

    This week… The city’s newest comprehensive plan is here, and it’s looking to give Seattle a housing glow-up. The state legislature passed three of six Republican-backed initiatives, partially because they don’t want us to think too hard. And west coast burger chain In N Out Burger is making its way to Washington… but we’re not driving two hours for a burger. Needling Editor-In-Chief Lex Vaughn and KUOW Director of Community Engagement Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week.

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    Thursday Evening Headlines

    WA's legislature adjourns, racial disparities remain in SPD's use of force, and MacPherson's produce market is coming back. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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    Seattle needs homes. Here's the latest plan

    We need more places for people to live. A lot more. Mayor Bruce Harrell has a new vision to make it happen. It’s all laid out in his update to the city’s comprehensive plan released earlier this week. We dig into where he wants the growth to go with Seattle Times City Hall reporter David Kroman.

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    Wednesday Evening Headlines

    NTSB says Boeing isn't cooperating, UW wants people for long Covid clinical trials, and Seattle wants to become a "15 minute city." It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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    Solving King County's fentanyl crisis will take patience

    King County is devoting more resources to tackling a staggering opioid problem. Executive Dow Constantine says they’re taking a multi-pronged approach, centered around community-based and recovery-focused care. UW Medicine Research Professor Caleb Banta-Green is here to give us some perspective on the county’s new approach.

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    Tuesday Evening Headlines

    WA lawmakers pass three GOP-backed initiatives, Seattle's plan for future growth is unveiled, and part of the Columbia River could become a superfund site. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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    What’s driving WA Dems to vote “uncommitted”

    There’s a growing movement among Democrats in Washington State to vote “uncommitted” in the presidential primary, rather than cast a vote for President Joe Biden Seattle Times political reporter Jim Brunner explains what's behind the effort.