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Seattle Now is KUOW's flagship daily news podcast. Seattle Now brings you quick headlines, smart analysis, and award-winning local news. New episodes every weekday morning and afternoon. Start and end your day with Seattle Now, from KUOW and the NPR Network.

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Episodes

  • Casual Friday with Todd Bishop and Rachel Horgan

    This week… The results from the general election continue to roll in. The Port of Seattle is cracking down on people parking on the highway shoulder by the airport. And Seattle's pro women's hockey team announced their new name... right after someone leaked it. Geekwire Founder Todd Bishop and Weekly Seattle Podcast Host Rachel Horgan are here to break down the week.

  • Thursday Evening Headlines

    Katie Wilson gains ground in the mayor's race, Seattle Public Schools has a new superintendent, and Seattle's pro women's hockey team gets a name!

  • A listeria outbreak is testing our food safety system

    We’re in an ongoing, nationwide listeria outbreak linked to pasta. It may have you wondering about the state of food safety under the Trump administration, especially in a government shutdown. We’ll talk to local food safety lawyer Bill Marler about it.

  • Wednesday Evening Headlines

    Mayor Harrell increases lead over Katie Wilson, Starbucks employees authorize a strike, and the Seattle Storm introduce their new head coach.

  • Early results from Seattle's 2025 general election

    The first ballots in this year’s general election are counted. Early results show incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell leading in Seattle, but other sitting officials in the city are trailing. Still, there are A LOT of ballots left to be counted. We’ll break down what we know from the first batch of votes.

  • Tuesday Evening Headlines

    Election officials urge voters to use drop boxes, faith leaders speak out against SNAP delays, and we do a final election check-in before results start rolling in.

  • With SNAP in flux, Seattle food banks expect a surge

    Following two federal court rulings, the Trump Administration said it would partially fund SNAP benefits this month. The uncertainty surrounding SNAP is expected to increase demand at Seattle food banks. We talk with Deb White, a Plymouth Housing resident who relies on food assistance, and Jen Muzia, executive director of the Ballard Food Bank.

  • Monday Evening Headlines

    Local politicians are advocating for SNAP benefits to continue, National Guard troops cannot enter Portland -- at least until Friday, and you can buy a pickleball license plate. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

  • The Constitution, read by we the people, at UW

    Tomorrow is election day.  Your right to vote in a local election is enshrined by the US Constitution's 10th amendment.  We’ll talk with U.S. Documents Librarian Cass Hartnett about why for the past 20 years she invites the public to the UW to participate in a live reading.

  • Weekend Listen: Inside Tacoma’s ICE Detention Center

    Today, we’re bringing you a special documentary from the KUOW Newsroom… The public is rarely allowed entry into Tacoma’s immigration detention center. The prison-like facility has rapidly filled to capacity… A new era of ICE enforcement is gaining steam and reshaping the experience for those locked inside detention.  KUOW reporter Liz Jones' documentary "Inside ICE Detention" follows the story of one woman who’s trying to navigate her way out. 

  • Friday Evening Headlines

    Amazon's CEO comments on recent layoffs, Issaquah on edge following immigration arrests, and "ghost students" are stealing financial aid from WA colleges.

  • Casual Friday with Vivian McCall and Chase Burns

    This week… You’ve only got a few more days left to vote, especially if you want to drop your ballot in the mailbox. Halloween is on a Friday for the first time in over a decade, but Seattle weather might stand in the way of your good time. And if you see a bunch of 5’7 men at Cal Anderson Park on Saturday, don’t be alarmed. Local event organizers are hosting a “Short King Contest.” Stranger News Editor Vivian McCall and drag queen Chase Burns are here to break down the week and get a little spooky.