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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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Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom.

First, a Seattle-area mechanic realized that vehicles can get left behind after ICE arrests. Now he’s towing those cars for free.

And finally, a look at a very crowded and crucial Congres... more

This week…

Seattle’s new mascot Jimothy has exploded in popularity.

Our summers are legendary, but those rays might also be giving you “sunshine guilt.”

And a local restaurant gave its regulars a parting gift by posting fan-favorite recipes bef... more

There are a lot of opportunities to see art around the Seattle area this weekend.

You can check out the Seattle Art Fair, the Bellevue Art Fair, and the brand-new Assembly Art Fair, just to name a few.

KUOW’s Jeannie Yandel is here to talk about... more

The massive, international, Tukwila-based law firm Luz Legal has shut down.

The firm specialized in immigration cases while founder Alexandra Lozano branded herself as 'the lawyer of miracles.'

Yet rumors circled Lozano for years about how the f... more

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Recent Guests

Nina Shapiro
Seattle Times reporter covering the Luzano/Luz Legal case
The Seattle Times
Episode: Why Tukwila's 'lawyer of miracles' shuttered her immigration firm
Omar Barazza
Barazza Law Attorney
Barazza Law
Episode: Why Tukwila's 'lawyer of miracles' shuttered her immigration firm
Phil Swartzendruber
Air quality scientist
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
Episode: Smoke season has arrived. Here's what you need to know
Jesse Miranda
Co-lead of Friends of Denny Blaine, volunteer group
Friends of Denny Blaine
Episode: Nude but not lewd: Denny Blaine stays open
Sarah Mises-Tann
State government reporter
KUOW/Seattle Now
Episode: Weekend Listen: WA Democrats are hopeful Yakima could go blue this year, Snohomish County looks to its residents for AI policy, and when school’s out, this King County program keeps kids fed for free
Giovanni Severino
Canvasser/organizer
Progresso
Episode: Weekend Listen: WA Democrats are hopeful Yakima could go blue this year, Snohomish County looks to its residents for AI policy, and when school’s out, this King County program keeps kids fed for free
Gary Campbell
Visual artist, filmmaker and cultural archivist; founder of Crane City Music; creator of Seattle's hip hop map
Crane City Music / Seattle hip hop map project
Episode: Take a walk through Seattle’s hip hop history
Betty Cohn
Ph.D. in Public Health Genetics, UW
University of Washington
Episode: Who's my dad? When genetic testing gets complicated.
Chris Morgan
Conservationist and host of The Wild Podcast (KUOW)
The Wild Podcast
Episode: What to do if you see a bear in the wilderness

Hosts

Patricia Murphy
Host of Seattle Now; guides discussion and segments; contributes host perspective across episodes
Paige Browning
Host of Seattle Now's Evening Show; provides fan-driven perspective and engagement cues
Phyllis Fletcher
Editor at KUOW; anchors editorial direction and segment planning

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 974 ratings
  • 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 States2 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 States3 months ago
  • Part of my daily commute/routine. Been a fan since the beginning

    Podcast Addict
    5
    3 months ago
  • Seattle Now

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J0E!!!
    United States4 months ago
  • Great Show

    I listen to the podcasts of other cities, notably San Diego and L.A and this one is by far the best. Transparent, Funny, really enjoy both of the hosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Manatee83
    United States5 months ago

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Some listeners critique perceived bias and a left-leaning stance in coverage.
The show's casual Friday segments and guest diversity are frequently cited as strengths and areas for improvement.
Listeners praise concise local updates and the mix of quick headlines with deeper context.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#51
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#84
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#177
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Take a walk through Seattle’s hip hop history
Q: What is distinctive about rap from Seattle and its place in the city's history?
Seattle's rap history is culturally isolated from larger markets, which made growth harder; the map highlights how artists navigated that isolation, the role of local venues and transit in shaping opportunities, and how gentrification today both preserves and erases parts of that history.
Take a walk through Seattle’s hip hop history
Q: How did you come up with the idea for the hip hop walking map?
The map grew out of years of research on Seattle's early rap scene, reframing that work as a tangible tour so people can walk through the history and see how neighborhoods shaped the music, with a focus on Central District roots and later connections through Belltown and the Seattle Center.
Why Tukwila's 'lawyer of miracles' shuttered her immigration firm
Q: Wow. Nina, what questions do you still need answers to? What are you looking at next?
I want to know where investigations stand, whether charges may be filed, and how the bar and authorities plan to address the potential fallout for clients whose cases were handled by Lozano.
Who's my dad? When genetic testing gets complicated.
Q: Would you recommend anybody take these kinds of tests?
With proper knowledge, yes, if you are actively seeking family members or answers and understand the potential implications, it can be a useful resource, but it must be undertaken with full awareness of the privacy, ethical, and psychological considerations involved.
Who's my dad? When genetic testing gets complicated.
Q: Would you take one of these direct to consumer tests?
I have not taken a direct-to-consumer test and don't belong to the community that learns a parent isn't biologically related. The decision is personal and should be informed, but I personally have not pursued it.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Seattle Now

What is Seattle Now about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Local, fast-paced daily news with a focus on Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, blending headlines with smart analysis and reporter-driven context. Episodes commonly cover city policy, transportation, local culture, economy, and timely issues—often featuring expert guests, journalists, and subject-m matter researchers to provide on-the-ground perspectives. Highlights include in-depth interviews with science and policy experts, discussions around public services and community impact, plus occasional lighter features and audience-driven segments like casual Fridays. The format tends to mix practical how-tos (travel tips, parking changes) with broader conversations about civic life, making it useful for listeners who want reliable updates plus... more

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2. Omar Barazza
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5. Sarah Mises-Tann
6. Giovanni Severino
7. Gary Campbell
8. Betty Cohn

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