After Spokane anti-ICE protest, FBI reportedly extracted data from demonstrators' phones ^22.2%

KUOW Public Radio - By Libby Denkmann, Maleeha Syed - 7/2/2026, 11:04 PM

Framing Effect 27.5% - Negativity Bias 20.3% - Biased Writer Voice 15.9%

Last summer, hundreds of people protested outside of an ICE facility in Spokane. They were trying to stop agents from taking two asylum seekers to an ICE detention center in Tacoma. As the day wore on and the protest grew in size, law enforcement ordered demonstrators to disperse… and then deployed pepper balls and smoke grenades on the... more

Ted Cruz + Maria Cantwell: Healing America With Sports? ^26.4%

KUOW - By Libby Denkmann, Scott Greenstone, Catharine Smith, Gabrielle Healy - 6/18/2026, 10:43 PM

Appeal to Authority 19.9% - Attempt to Sell a Product or Service 16.2% - Confirmation Bias 14%

College sports is chaos right now. But Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Washington's Maria Cantwell are trying to do something about that with the Protect College Sports Act. It just passed the Senate Commerce Committee and heads to the Senate floor next. What's in the bill? And what do politicians gain when they take on this type of legislation?... more

What Seattle soccer newbies should know heading into the World Cup ^19.3%

KUOW - By Libby Denkmann, Gabrielle Healy, Sami West - 6/9/2026, 11:05 PM

Hasty Generalization 17.7% - Negativity Bias 15.4% - Representativeness Heuristic 14.7%

The men’s FIFA World Cup kicks off Thursday (pun intended), and Seattle is hosting six of those matches. It marks the first World Cup to be hosted in the United States since 1994. (Mexico and Canada are also hosting some games.) Who’s playing, who’s expected to do well, and could the U.S. team make it deep into the tournament this year?... more

Ask a Doctor: What are ultra-processed foods (and should we avoid them)?! ^23.1%

KUOW - By Libby Denkmann, Maleeha Syed - 5/21/2026, 11:08 PM

Biased Writer Voice 34.2% - Appeal to Authority 27% - Framing Effect 23%

Ultra-processed foods are everywhere. But we aren’t supposed to eat them. At least, that’s the current discourse around these foods, which can include soda, instant oatmeal and sliced bread. Research has found that diets high in ultra-processed foods are linked to diabetes, obesity, heart disease and many cancers. more

Can new superintendent Shuldiner the burden of Seattle Public Schools? ^77.9%

KUOW Public Radio - By Sami West, Libby Denkmann, Shane Mehling - 2/7/2026, 12:27 AM

Ben Shuldiner has officially taken the reins of Seattle Public Schools and he has big plans for Washington state’s largest public school district. Shuldiner has been an educator for more than 25 years, most recently serving as superintendent of the Lansing School District in Central Michigan. Before that, he was a classroom teacher, high... more

Producer Picks: Tactile Basketball, Costco, Cougar Gold, and the Grand Illusion Cinema ^89.1%

KUOW Public Radio - By Sarah Leibovitz, Libby Denkmann, Shane Mehling, Hans Anderson, Jason Burrows - 12/25/2025, 6:45 PM

Christmas Eve begins our holiday break here on Soundside. We’re taking some time off to enjoy the holidays with our friends and family… or to just eat lots of good food while staying indoors. But we’ve still got plenty of jam packed shows ready for you. Today - we’re focusing on local businesses here in the Pacific Northwest. more

"Frankly I love this town" - City Council President Sara Nelson says goodbye ^78.3%

KUOW Public Radio - By Libby Denkmann, Sarah Leibovitz - 12/23/2025, 10:45 PM

A lot has changed during Sara Nelson’s time in Seattle government. She was a centrist outlier on a progressive city council when she was first elected in 2021. But the dynamics changed: Nelson became the center of power, and ended up running the show as council president, after a moderate slate of candidates swept the 2023 election. She... more

Sugar, spice and everything dais ^52.4%

KUOW Public Radio - By Libby Denkmann, Scott Greenstone, Catharine Smith, Hans Anderson, Sarah Leibovitz - 12/23/2025, 9:23 PM

Outgoing Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson reflects on her tenure as she leaves office. Sound Politics is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Catharine Smith. Our producers are Sarah Leibovitz and Hans Anderson. Our hosts are Libby Denkmann and Scott Greenstone. more

Red Light Vintage could close for good. A familiar face is trying to keep it alive. ^79.1%

KUOW Public Radio - By Libby Denkmann, Maleeha Syed - 12/19/2025, 6:24 AM

Seattle may have to say goodbye to a longstanding vintage shop in the new year. Red Light Vintage & Costume sits in the heart of the University District. It has been a fixture in Seattle’s fashion scene since it opened in the mid 90s. Now the shop could close because owner Niz Marar is retiring. more

Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Dec 18-21 ^62.4%

KUOW - By Jason Burrows, Libby Denkmann - 12/18/2025, 11:45 PM

The end of the year is just around the corner, and with the next two Thursdays each being holidays, this is the final Weekend Warmup of the Year! LINKS: - TNF! Seahawks vs Rams — Thurs 12/18 more