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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

Jocelyn Tokushiki
Heron's Nest manager
Heron's Nest
Episode: A Duwamish land back project in West Seattle is healing both land and people
Christina Pearson
Executive Director of Duwamish Tribal Services
Duwamish Tribe
Episode: A Duwamish land back project in West Seattle is healing both land and people
Allen Taylor
Arborist and owner of Conservation Tree Care
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Episode: Fall colors are POPPING in the PNW
Dwayne Chappelle
Director of the City of Seattle's Department of Education Early Learning
City of Seattle
Episode: Young people aren't using the city's free therapy
Moe Clark
Investigative reporter for InvestigateWest
InvestigateWest
Episode: Gov. Ferguson isn't granting early prison releases. Some are losing hope.
Felipe Barajas
KUOW staff, guest on spooky-reading discussion
KUOW
Episode: Unlocking new fears this spooky season
Mathilda Zeller
Author of It Looks Like You in the Dark
Self-published/indigenous horror author
Episode: Unlocking new fears this spooky season
Hannah Sabio-Howell
Labor activist and former legislative aide, candidate for Washington's 43rd Legislative District
Campaign candidate for the 43rd District
Episode: The candidates for Washington’s 43rd Legislative District talk affordability, policy and progressive politics
Jamie Pedersen
State Senator, incumbent representing the 43rd District, Senate Majority Leader
Washington State Senate
Episode: The candidates for Washington’s 43rd Legislative District talk affordability, policy and progressive politics

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 1k ratings
  • My Daily Podcast for 5+ Years!

    This podcast has been amazing for keeping me in the loop on what’s going on in Seattle and beyond!

    I first started listening when I moved here 5 years ago because I wanted to feel connected with the city and I feel like this was such a great way to do that and to kind of get a feel for what’s happening. Now I always start my mornings with this podcast and I feel like I am more in the loop than most of my friends (including actual locals). They make the stories interesting, they feel relevant ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Confused about career
    United Statesa month ago
  • Essential Listening

    Great show about Wild Waves! I can always count on Seattle Now to keep me updated on current events, regional history, and everything in between.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nwjames55
    United States2 months ago
  • I love this podcast!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    JamesT
    3 months ago
  • I love this podcast!

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    3 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 States5 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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The candidates for Washington’s 43rd Legislative District talk affordability, policy and progressive politics
Q: How would you handle tax policy and its impact on business in Washington?
The challenger supports expanding the millionaire's tax and refining corporate taxation to fund social programs, while addressing concerns about business climate by proposing a more balanced, predictable tax structure. The incumbent defends recent tax reforms as progressive and necessary, while acknowledging ongoing work to improve the tax system and potentially replace or reform certain taxes over time.
The candidates for Washington’s 43rd Legislative District talk affordability, policy and progressive politics
Q: Why should voters move away from the incumbent and elect you instead?
The challenger argues the status quo benefits corporations and under-delivers for working people, pushing for a more progressive leadership that would advance universal programs and a stronger tax on the wealthy. The incumbent counters that his leadership has delivered significant progressive wins and that effective governance requires negotiation and coalition-building, not outright opposition to compromise.
The candidates for Washington’s 43rd Legislative District talk affordability, policy and progressive politics
Q: What is the top issue in the district and how would you address it if elected?
The challenger identifies affordability as the driving issue, advocating for taxing wealth and corporations, universal child care and health care, and stronger protections for renters. The incumbent emphasizes housing, education funding, and a steady, coalition-based approach to tax reform, arguing for gradual changes and prioritizing long-term projects that can be sustained across elections.
Unlocking new fears this spooky season
Q: Okay. You, Felipe, have another recommendation for us today, right?
Felipe introduces A Short Stay in Hell by Steven L. Peck, about a man in hell reading an endless library and searching for the book that tells his life story, a concept blending eternity with literature.
Unlocking new fears this spooky season
Q: What did you like about There Is No Antimemetics Division or what about it scared you?
Felipe talks about the entity that is all-knowing and inescapable, creating a sense of helplessness and inevitability that fuels fear.

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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. Christina Pearson
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4. Dwayne Chappelle
5. Moe Clark
6. Felipe Barajas
7. Mathilda Zeller
8. Hannah Sabio-Howell

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