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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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Recent Guests

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Episode: WA families are breaking the bank to pay for fertility care
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Roger Weaver
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King County Library System
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Riisa Conklin
Executive Director of the Freeway Park Association
Freeway Park Association
Episode: Freeway Park turns 50, and has big plans for the future
Gustavo Sagrero
KUOW race, identity and immigration reporter
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Episode: ICE could take over Tacoma's immigrant lockup
Kirsti Muul
Field biologist and director of Salish Wildlife Watch
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Hosts

Paige Browning
Host of Seattle Now; widely involved in daily local news and Casual Fridays.
Gabriel Spitzer
Host of Seattle Now; connects policy and community topics with a public-facing lens.
Patricia Murphy
Host of Seattle Now; lead on political and civic topics, often guiding big-picture analyses.
Dyer Oxley
Arts and Culture Desk host; contributes to cultural coverage.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 991 ratings
  • I love this podcast!

    Podcast Addict
    5
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    2 months ago
  • Fun light hearted show

    I have been listening to it for 2 years now it is very light hearted and funny and still covers heavier topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Seattlite 12
    United States3 months ago
  • Quick news & laughs

    Love the quick blurbs every day of local happenings, but my favorite is Casual Fridays. They have fun while poking fun at quirky Seattle issues. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lmiindy87
    United States4 months ago
  • Part of my daily commute/routine. Been a fan since the beginning

    Podcast Addict
    5
    5 months ago
  • Seattle Now

    Listening every morning… for quick local updates and some fun…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J0E!!!
    United States6 months ago

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Casual Friday segments add relatable, lighthearted energy without losing credibility.
Listeners appreciate the mix of quick local updates and substantive policy context.
Audience values transparency, timely reporting, and practical takeaways for Seattle-area issues.

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Millions of acres in WA might lose protection from cattle and logging
Q: What are the current grazing and development rules on public lands, and what might change under the administration's proposal?
The current framework balances public use with preservation, allowing limited grazing under long-term leases; the proposal would expand grazing and logging, potentially bypassing wider consultation and Endangered Species Act protections, leading to litigation and delays.
WA vs. Kalshi and the future of prediction markets
Q: For those not in the know, what is Kalshi and what can you predict on their platform?
Kalshi is a New York-based company that positions itself as a prediction market, allowing users to wager on a wide range of events—from weather outcomes to economic indicators and sports results—by matching opposing bettors and collecting a transaction fee.
WA families are breaking the bank to pay for fertility care
Q: Free IVF was a campaign promise that President Trump made. Are there efforts at the federal level to get this covered?
There have been proposals and discussions about federal mandating coverage and even supplemental fertility benefits, but nothing concrete has passed; meanwhile, state-level efforts in Washington persist with bills aiming to expand coverage and reduce out-of-pocket costs.
WA families are breaking the bank to pay for fertility care
Q: So the number of people using fertility treatments has been growing in the US, especially over the last decade. What's behind that?
Biology and economics are pulling in different directions: people are delaying starting families due to debt, high housing costs, and rising everyday expenses, which pushes them to seek fertility help later in life when treatments can be more costly and less successful.
Harbor Island Studios has 1 year to make movie magic or bust
Q: Tell us more about Harbor Island Studios. What's the story?
Chase Hutchinson explains that Harbor Island Studios is a pivotal infrastructure asset for Seattle's creative economy, offering a versatile 117,000 square foot facility with multiple stages that can support a range of productions, and that its closure would force productions to relocate elsewhere.

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This program delivers concise daily local news, smart analysis, and enterprise reporting on Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. Episodes balance hard news (fires, politics, policy shifts) with lighter, culture-forward segments and host banter, often featuring in-depth conversations with researchers, journalists, and city leaders. Notable strengths include data-driven context for policy questions, approachable explanations of complex issues, and a casual Friday vibe that blends local flavor with meaningful takeaways. It likely appeals to listeners who want credible, timely updates plus accessible expert perspectives on urban life, governance, and community issues.

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2. Alexis Weisend
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5. Niels Dickman
6. Roger Weaver
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