
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1226 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsDaily News | |||

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom…
First, the Trump administration’s effort to end trans youth’s access to gender-related medical care, and how that’s showing up here in western Washington.
Next, a story about the proposed... more
This week…
Drama in the state legislature as lawmakers discuss the proposed "millionaire's tax.”
Some Mercer Island residents had to stop flushing their toilets for a day.
And the McDonald’s golden arches may be making their way to Capitol Hill... more
Seattle is in earthquake country, and our most recent big reminder of that came 25 years ago this Saturday, when the Nisqually Earthquake shook the Puget Sound region.
Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square neighborhood was hard hit, and a lot changed a... more
Bruce Lee is an iconic figure in Seattle lore.
Before he became LA’s Kung Fu teacher to the stars, he was an 18-year-old working at Ruby Chow’s Restaurant on the corner of Broadway and Jefferson, attending the University of Washington and getting i... more
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You are my favorite podcast and I look forward to your episodes every day. They get me connected to Seattle every day.
I wanted so badly for this podcast to just give the basic information and facts about Seattle related topics. Unfortunately it tends to only report a narrative on stories focused on sexual and racial identity.
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My absolute favorite news podcast. Its digestible coverage of local news that also examines how Seattle fits into national and global trends.
I recently started listening to this but the definite one sided take on recent legislation did me in. I am tired of all of the spin from both sides of the aisle and am still looking for a fair reporting station. This is not the one.
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Quick headlines and insightful analysis characterize the content, covering a variety of local topics including arts, community initiatives, and significant social issues affecting Seattle. Regular discussions on local events offer listeners both light banter and important news updates, including matters of public interest like the expansion of transportation, the impact of local businesses, and socially relevant topics such as accessibility in the arts and community engagement in civic issues. This format is tailored for listeners seeking to stay informed about the Seattle area while enjoying a blend of light-hearted and serious discussions.
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Seattle Now launched 6 years ago and published 1226 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Seattle Now include:
1. Knute Berger
2. Matt Alfs
3. Thomas Marriott
4. Keiko Green
5. Laura Clise
6. Hana Yohannes
7. LaNesha McCoy DeBardelaben
8. Leesa Manion
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