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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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Washington state is moving to regulate how federal agents operate here.

A bill to ban face coverings for law enforcement just passed out of the state senate.

But how effective can it be? KUOW’s Amy Radil is here to break it down.

We can only ma... more

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Removing a child from their home can be very harmful for them.

And historically, child welfare workers were much more likely to take Black and Native American children away from their bir... more

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Seattle's grocery prices just went up.

A new all-ages music venue is coming to south Seattle.

And, you’ll be allowed to tap-to-pay on buses and trains soon.

Andrew Walsh, co-host of the Too Beautiful to Live podcast and Comedian ... more

Yesterday, Amazon cut its head count by sixteen thousand employees.

KUOW’s AI and Economy reporter Monica Nickelsburg will explain what this means about the company’s future plans and how it might affect us here in Seattle.

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Recent Guests

Monica Nickelsburg
KUOW's AI and economy reporter and co-host of Booming
KUOW Public Radio
Episode: Amazon just slashed its workforce, again
Yinhai Wang
Transportation engineering professor at the University of Washington and Director of Washington State Transportation Center
University of Washington
Episode: How to survive 'Revive I-5'
Daniel Walters
Democracy and extremism reporter at Investigate West
Investigate West
Episode: WA may pump the brakes on police license plate readers
Rihanna Dale
Outreach Coordinator for LEAD
City of Seattle
Episode: Weekend Listen: Seattle is changing its approach to drug enforcement, researchers are trying a new approach to fight ovarian cancer, and the Seahawks are one win away from the Super Bowl
Sue Rahr
Former King County Sheriff
Episode: Weekend Listen: Seattle is changing its approach to drug enforcement, researchers are trying a new approach to fight ovarian cancer, and the Seahawks are one win away from the Super Bowl
Jerry Brewer
Sports writer at The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Weekend Listen: Seattle is changing its approach to drug enforcement, researchers are trying a new approach to fight ovarian cancer, and the Seahawks are one win away from the Super Bowl
Andy Hurst
Senior Producer at Seattle Now and Seahawks anxiety correspondent
KUOW
Episode: Casual Friday with Andy Hurst and Phyllis Fletcher
Anna Griffin
Pacific Northwest Bureau Chief at The New York Times
Episode: At the Port of Seattle, tariffs mean there's not enough work for longshoremen
Adrian Tan
Policy and Market Development Manager with King County's Recycling and Environmental Services
King County's Recycling and Environmental Services
Episode: You now have the "Right to Repair" in Washington state

Host

Patricia Murphy
Host and prominent figure in Seattle's local news landscape, bringing insight and energy to discussions on community issues and events.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 909 ratings
  • Still looking

    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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    GreggyJut
    United States2 months ago
  • I appreciate this type of reporting

    I enjoy this episode a lot and it gave me actions to do whenever I want to go swimming safely

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Palomita40
    United States7 months ago
  • My absolute favorite news podcast. Its digestible coverage of local news that also examines how Seattle fits into national and global trends.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    BDazzle77
    8 months ago
  • Bias

    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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    Lumberjack2025
    United States8 months ago
  • Great podcast

    lot of information in a small package

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    elastic man69
    United States8 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the concise and impactful reporting, often praising the depth of local news coverage and the variety of topics discussed.

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Small homes have Seattle spilling into storage units
Q: Is it easy to start a self-storage business in the Seattle area?
It's more challenging due to high land costs and restrictions from local communities, but self-storage remains a viable business model in metro areas.
Small homes have Seattle spilling into storage units
Q: Why do people use storage units?
People use storage units for various reasons including moving, downsizing, or managing personal belongings during life transitions like divorce or the death of a loved one.
WA may pump the brakes on police license plate readers
Q: Is this backlash, this want for regulations, could this be a sign that we've given up a bit too much of our privacy in the name of public safety?
The episode suggests a growing caution around privacy, reflecting societal shifts toward valuing personal safety over expansive surveillance.
WA may pump the brakes on police license plate readers
Q: In the legislature, there is a bill proposed that would make changes. What would it do?
It would reduce the retention time for images from 30 to 21 days and restrict their use, particularly in enforcing immigration laws.
WA may pump the brakes on police license plate readers
Q: But now Washington's legislature is considering limits to the cameras. What's the problem?
Concerns over their misuse, particularly in conjunction with ICE for immigration enforcement, raise questions about privacy and rights in sanctuary states.

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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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2. Yinhai Wang
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4. Rihanna Dale
5. Sue Rahr
6. Jerry Brewer
7. Andy Hurst
8. Anna Griffin

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