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Soundside leads the Puget Sound conversation with smart questions, lively debates, and direct access to the region's most influential voices. Timely, insightful, and unmistakably local, it's where the Pacific Northwest comes to dig into the news.

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The inevitable court challenge to I-638 is here. That initiative bars trans girls from playing girls K-12 sports in Washington. It passed with over 55 percent of the vote. And opponents vowed to fight it in court as soon as it became clear that voter... more

Starting today, no more Minecraft in most Seattle classrooms. It’s part of a technology overhaul that includes new limits on YouTube and AI chatbots. We catch up with SPS Superintendent Ben Shuldiner to talk about the changes. Plus, we hear about nex... more

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Democrats are still basking in the glow of their sweeping electoral wins. You have to go back a half a century, to the post-Watergate era, to find a similar landslide victory by either party in the House.

And the New York Times reports there may b... more

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The Soundside and Sound Politics teams broke down the biggest takeaways from Election Day. They dug into the initial results on ballot initiatives, national races and more -- with the help of guests who weighed in on what this year's election could m... more

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Recent Guests

Katie Wilson
Mayor of Seattle
City of Seattle
Episode: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson on homelessness, grocery stores and the city budget
Fran Korten
Leader of Unplug PSE
Unplug PSE
Episode: As energy rates rise, Kitsap voters consider leaving PSE
Matt Steuerwalt
Senior vice president of external affairs at Puget Sound Energy
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Episode: As energy rates rise, Kitsap voters consider leaving PSE
Angela Bennink
General manager of Kitsap PUD
Kitsap PUD
Episode: As energy rates rise, Kitsap voters consider leaving PSE
Randy Hardy
Former head of Bonneville Power Administration and Seattle City Light
Bonneville Power Administration
Episode: As energy rates rise, Kitsap voters consider leaving PSE
Destiny Muller
AI reporter at The Seattle Times and Tarbell fellow.
The Seattle Times
Episode: Introducing: Ai Yai AI! The biggest headlines in AI
Chirag Shah
University of Washington professor and author of Raising AI.
University of Washington
Episode: Introducing: Ai Yai AI! The biggest headlines in AI
Rolanda Fu
Investor at Madrona, a venture capital firm.
Madrona
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Verónica García
Former high school athlete and Washington State girls 400-meter champion
Episode: Trans girls in sports, on the ballot. The arguments for and against I-638.

Hosts

Libby Denkman
KUOW journalist and presenter covering local news
David Croman
KUOW journalist and presenter covering Seattle and regional politics

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 119 ratings
  • Good and getting better

    Sound side evolution! I listen to many of the local political podcasts and since Libby and David have joined forces they have taken the depth of discussion and analysis to another level! It was already good to be clear! Like the longer show, dissenting voices, and the background context. Learning in every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BsBlack26
    United Statesa month ago
  • April 30th episode

    Wow, this Baumgartner Rep just spews MAGA nonsense for nearly the entire interview. The host tries to redirect him but really should have been more confrontational, especially when he calls Seattle area voters and the Seattle mayor morons. He accuses anyone on the left of our national politics as acting out of “Trump derangement syndrome” yet he is the one who sounds as if he is deranged… “MAGA derangement syndrome” perhaps?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    KimM198
    United States6 months ago
  • Truly Balanced

    Libby has a respectful ear to her guests. I value her ability to listen and pose thoughtful questions that broaden my perspective and seam closer the divide. Her professional ability to articulate and gather ideas without offense should be methodically taught across NPR’s journalism.

    I return to Sound Side for the balance.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheWatertree
    United Statesa year ago
  • Brian Heywood is a bigot

    Thanks for holding the facts up to him and questioning his underlying assumption that trans people are worse than cis people. He’s a grifter, a fear-monger, a liar, and a bigot.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NoamMomsky
    United Statesa year ago
  • Unfortunate they are covering national stories and lack rigor

    Do we really need kuow’s take on google’s ai synopsis in search results? Do we need them discussing palestine? Why retread ground the NYT and BBC cover with far more resources and access?

    What we need is for kuow to cover solutions for our broken school system, solutions for bike and pedestrian mobility, solutions for the homeless crises, solutions for downtown office vacancies. Keep it local please!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Efbrazil
    United States2 years ago

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Some listeners want tougher follow-up questions when public figures make contentious claims.
Listeners value the hosts' thoughtful questions, respectful interviews and ability to offer context and broaden perspectives.
Some listeners prefer more solutions-oriented local coverage over national stories.
Listeners appreciate hearing dissenting voices and contrasting perspectives in political coverage.
The local focus, regional reporting and firsthand community stories are recurring strengths.

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As energy rates rise, Kitsap voters consider leaving PSE
Q: Can Jefferson County PUD's experience offer lessons for Kitsap?
Hardy says Jefferson's move was driven by poor service rather than rates, and its much smaller load could be covered by lower-cost Bonneville power in one rate period. He cautions that the circumstances differ from Kitsap's.
As energy rates rise, Kitsap voters consider leaving PSE
Q: Does Kitsap PUD becoming an electric utility mean it could access lower-cost federal hydropower?
Randy Hardy says Bonneville must prioritize public power, but its lower-cost power is limited by per-period and aggregate caps. Kitsap would need other, more expensive resources for much of its load.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson on homelessness, grocery stores and the city budget
Q: Is Seattle still exploring the idea of a public grocery store?
Wilson says the city has studied what a public grocery store would require and remains open to the idea, but has no immediate plans. She says a project would need substantial neighborhood support.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson on homelessness, grocery stores and the city budget
Q: Can you kind of just explain what is different about this approach as compared to what the city has been doing?
Wilson says the initiative pairs active, individualized outreach with new shelter units, especially units designed for people with significant service needs. A Pioneer Square pilot placed 70 of 80 people into shelter or housing, and the city wants to apply the approach in other neighborhoods.
The battle happening on Snohomish County's ballot
Q: If you're elected to the legislature, would you vote to lower the tax threshold?
Krista Perez says she does not yet know enough to take a position, and wants the millionaires' tax to take effect before assessing what other taxes should look like.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Soundside

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

Local reporting and interviews examine the decisions, disputes and people shaping life across Seattle and the wider Puget Sound region. Regular hosts Libby Denkman and David Croman bring context to public policy and breaking regional issues, combining interviews with elected officials, agency leaders, journalists, advocates and residents with debates and reporting from around the Pacific Northwest. Coverage often centers on local government, elections, housing, homelessness, public safety, education, health care, energy and technology, while connecting those issues to their effects on communities and individuals. The format is particularly useful for listeners who want competing perspectives and background on regional news rather than headl... more

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