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After the midterms, where does Washington state's GOP go from here?
After the midterms, where does Washington state's GOP go from here?
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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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- After the midterms, where does Washington state's GOP go from here? · 51 minRepublicans weighed in on how Washington state's GOP should move forward after Democrats saw widespread victories in this year's midterm election.
- Opponents of I-638 sue to stop ban on trans girls in girls' school sports · 51 minThe 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…
- SPS Superintendent Shuldiner on classroom tech policy and school mergers · 50 minStarting 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…
- For Jayapal, Trump impeachment is a risky strategy when Dems take congress · 52 minDemocrats 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…
- A post Election Day roundup with Soundside and Sound Politics · 52 minThe Soundside and Sound Politics teams broke down the initial takeaways from this year's election. The teams also called up several guests to hear what these results could signal…
- As WA faces ballooning liability costs, legislative clash brews · 51 minIn the 2026 fiscal year alone, the state paid out over $600 million in judgements, settlements and legal costs. It’s an issue that goes way beyond dollars on a spreadsheet – and…
- Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson on homelessness, grocery stores and the city budget · 51 minSeattle's mayor takes listener questions about the biggest issues facing the city.
- As energy rates rise, Kitsap voters consider leaving PSE · 51 minKitsap County relies on Puget Sound Energy for it's electricity. The private, investor owned utility is looking at a 30% rate increase over the next three years. So, the Kitsap…
- Introducing: Ai Yai AI! The biggest headlines in AI · 52 minWhat's behind the name? Throw up your hands and think "Ai Yai Yai".
- Trans girls in sports, on the ballot. The arguments for and against I-638. · 51 minWashington voters could ban transgender girls from girls' sports if they vote "yes" on Initiative 638. Parents, lawmakers and more weigh in on what this would mean for the future…
- The access question at the center of WA's parents bill of rights initiative · 52 minSoundside talks Microsoft's buyout options that were announced today; I-001, aka the Parents' Bill of Rights, and upcoming changes to Medicare Advantage.
- The battle happening on Snohomish County's ballot · 51 minWhat's going on with Snohomish County's charter proposals? We dig into it.
- City Attorney Erika Evans on "Connection Court" and public safety approach on Aurora · 51 minSeattle City Attorney Erika Evans is nearly one year on the job. Just this week, she announced a new sentencing alternative “Connections Court.” Her office has also been in the…
- As PAC money pours in, two Democrats fight to represent the Eastside · 52 minOne of the closest races in Washington’s elections this year is between two Democrats on the Eastside. A measly 17 votes separated the two candidates in the primary.
- Don't call her 'abolitionist': Seattle's CARE Chief Amy Barden on what unarmed response should look like · 51 minAfter three years of crisis response, what's next for the CARE Department?
- Renton is considering whether to keep Flock cameras. The clock is ticking. · 52 minIn Renton, a heated fight over whether to keep Flock cameras mirrors the national angst people are feeling about surveillance, government, and big tech. These license plate…
- Close races in Northwest states show interesting fault lines in the electorate · 52 minWashington has two neighboring states with very close races on very issues that show interesting fault lines in the electorate. In deep blue Oregon, Democratic Governor Tina…
- WA state Supreme Court races are usually sleepy affairs. Not this year. · 51 minThere are five races on the ballot, and some pretty high stakes cases expected.
- The push, and pushback, to getting RVs off of Seattle's streets · 51 minSeattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss is pushing a proposal that would change where RVs are allowed to park. Critics have concerns about what this would mean for people who live…
- Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda on King County’s response to Medicaid cuts · 51 minMassive federal cuts to Medicaid are playing out here in King County. 4,000 lawfully present immigrants lost their coverage this month, and over 200,000 more could see their…
- The debate over WA's millionaires tax · 51 minThe fate of the high earners income tax, sometimes called the “Millionaire’s Tax," is in the hands of Washington voters. This year, Democrats in Olympia passed a nearly 10…
- Are robot companions the future of elder care? Or a sign of the oncoming AI apocalypse? · 52 minEarlier this year Washington became the first state to have these devices fully subsidized by Medicaid. Is this a solution to the elder care crisis? Or another sign of an AI…
- Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson talks homelessness policy, the budget, and public safety · 52 minEvery month Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson sits down with Soundside to discuss the latest news and answer your questions. This month: the budget, public safety, and homelessness policy
- WA Senate Debate: Two Democrats vie to represent Seattle's northern suburbs · 51 minHow different are the two candidates in the safe Democratic district?
- New school year, new fights over free speech at the UW · 51 minThe university's plans to update its Student Conduct Code led to resistance from students and faculty, who worried the changes would lead to harsher punishments for protestors…
- Congressman Adam Smith answers your questions on Israel, AI, and more · 51 minCongressman Adam Smith on AI regulation, the war with Iran, and Democrats' plans if they are able to retake the House.
- The candidates running to represent Seattle's progressive 43rd Legislative District · 51 minChallenger Hannah Sabio-Howell and incumbent Sen. Jamie Pedersen spoke in individual interviews about why they're running to represent Seattle's 43rd Legislative District, which…
- Seattle city council candidates debate public safety, food deserts, and more · 52 minTwo candidates are running to represent Seattle’s northern neighborhoods - the outcome of this race has big implications for the political balance of City Hall.
- Council President Hollingsworth on the budget, progressive policies, and mayor's homelessness goals · 51 minSeattle City Council President Joy Hollingsworth comes into the KUOW Studio for a conversation with Soundside hosts Libby Denkmann and David Kroman
- A broken window, the Central Library and a $6 billion city-wide problem · 52 minWe went downtown to visit a broken window at the Central Library, and all we got was a conversation about bonds and levies.
- AI, housing, and Aurora Ave N: A conversation with the candidates for WA State Legislative District 46 House Position 1 · 52 minSoundside host David Kroman interviews both candidates for WA State Legislative District 46 House Position 1: Incumbent Gerry Pollet and Challenger Will Dreher
- The debate around Seattle's 'fair pricing' push for grocery shoppers · 35 minSoundside's David Kroman discusses the pros and cons of a ban on "algorithmic-based price discrimination" for grocery shoppers, and we've got stuff for you to do this weekend!
- Candidates vying to replace Newhouse talk immigration, trade, and data centers · 35 minThe race to replace one of the last Trump-skeptical Republicans in Congress is in Central Washington. We'll take you to Washington's 4th Congressional District to hear from…
- What’s in Mayor Wilson’s new gun violence plan? · 36 minThis morning, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released her new plan to reduce gun violence in the city. This comes after multiple high profile shootings this summer. What exactly is…
- Spokane, after the fires · 37 minWe get the latest from Spokane, after damage to the city made last summer's wildfires the most expensive in state history .
- The head of Seattle's public schools on A.I., student safety and recess · 51 minSchool started as planned last week, after threats of a strike loomed.
- Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson on homelessness, CCTV cameras, and more · 52 minEvery month Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson sits down with Soundside to discuss the latest news and answer your questions.
- The City Hall Pit: Why a hole in downtown Seattle has persisted for more than 20 years · 51 minSeattle has a problem with forever projects... This one looks like a big hole in the ground.
- Inside the race to fix bugs in Microsoft's software · 12 minAn Anthropic-created AI tool has reportedly exposed a record number of vulnerabilities in Microsoft's software
- Soundside's Weekend Warmup - the one before we're off for a month! · 5 minSoundside is off for a month, BUT... we've still got events for you to enjoy in this edition of the Weekend Warmup!
- El Niños can be a real headache, especially for WA's fishing industry · 13 minFisheries once again have to - weather - this weather event. And scientists say it could be a strong one.
- "Don't broadcast your notes, broadcast the game." Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs reflects on 41 years with the team · 23 minRick Rizzs has spent 41 years as the voice of the Mariners, spending 25 of those years alongside the legendary Dave Niehaus. He's retiring at the end of the season, and sat down…
- Why some parents and teachers want the president of Seattle's teachers union to step down · 21 minLast week, parents of a student of Ibijoke Idowu began the process of pursuing a civil lawsuit against the teacher and the district, claiming she had physically harmed their…
- 'Small part of a far larger problem': Emergency department doctor on ghost guns · 17 minWashington has cracked down on ghost guns over the years. But we're still seeing them around, most recently after a mass shooting at Seattle Center.
- What to do about that scourge of summer: odorous house ants · 12 minWe are officially deep into a Pacific Northwest summer: we’ve already experienced wildfire smoke, 90 degree temperatures and for the unlucky amongst us, you may have also have…
- Washington clemency board members say Gov. Ferguson is sidelining their work · 22 minLast year, the board heard a little over 30 cases and recommended 10 people for commutations. Governor Ferguson rejected all of the cases, some of which had the support of every…
- Front Page: Spokane wildfires, Seattle police chief resigns, man's death in a Federal Way hospital · 21 minEvery week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page.
- The latest on the Spokane wildfires · 8 minIn Spokane, three major fires sparked on Saturday, collectively burning over 8,000 acres and 700 structures.
- Washington’s Supreme Court could see big changes in 2026. Here are the candidates on your primary ballot · 21 minConfused how to decide on state supreme court candidates? Here’s some help for WA primary voters. Four seats are on the ballot for the August Primary, with Soundside host Libby…
- WA blocked over 100,000 license plate searches from feds, but immigration raids and vehicle arrests are still rampant · 12 minWhile the number seems high, does it mean a difference in enforcement actions?
