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Four seniors from Seattle Academy showcase original music and jazz fusion, highlighting guitarist Andy Coe's mentorship and a thriving Northwest jazz scene.

Guitarists Martin Taylor and Bruce Forman perform a set of swinging guitar duets in this exclusive KNKX studio session performance.

Pianist Lynne Arriale joins forces with a talented new rhythm section to deliver an intimate and spirited studio session on the heels of her 2024 record, Being Human.

Oakland-based modern blues man Fantastic Negrito visited the KNKX studios for a few songs with his quintet.

In less than 100 years, plastic has gone from a novel invention to a ubiquitous feature across the globe. Plastic is now found in everything from household objects to industrial mechanisms to inside human bodies themselves. Once a marvel of modern science, plastic has become so inextricably woven into our lives that imagining a world without it can seem impossible. Backed by years of research and reflections taking place in real time with changing technology and environmental awareness, The Problem with Plastic critically examines the paradox of this material and how swiftly its integration has affected public health and the planet as a whole. The book explores how, despite being first celebrated for its innovations, plastic is now broadly recognized as a leading contributor to environmental pollution at every level, the climate crisis, and building waste levels that disproportionately impact marginalized communities that bear the brunt of petrochemical pollution. Author and environmental policy expert Judith Enck, in collaboration with co-author Adam Mahoney and the Beyond Plastics project, strives to draw attention to the alarming extent that microplastics have infiltrated society and the ways consumers can challenge what they think about the roles they can play. Unpacking illusions about recycling, mechanisms of environmental racism, and deceptive greenwashing strategies, the authors emphasize the urgency of calling for real, actionable measures to push against the effects of the plastics industry. The Problem with Plastic highlights powerful stories of frontline resistance in places like Louisiana, Texas, and Appalachia, and seeks to equip readers with practical tools– including a "Household Waste Audit" to track and reduce plastic consumption and model policy guides for driving legislative change. Fortified with calls for individual responsibility, citizen action, and governmental regulations, The Problem with Plastic aims to show that while plastic is a formidable problem, coordinated efforts can lead to solutions. Judith Enck is the founder and president of Beyond Plastics, whose goal is eliminating plastic pollution everywhere. She was appointed by President Obama to serve as regional administrator at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2009 and served as deputy secretary for the environment in the New York Governor's Office. She is the co-author of The Problem With Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late (The New Press; 2025). She is currently a professor at Bennington College and lives in upstate New York. Bellamy Pailthorp covers the KNKX environment beat with an emphasis on climate justice, human health and food sovereignty. Bellamy likes reporting stories about how we will power our future while maintaining healthy cultures and livable cities. Fluent in German, Bellamy worked in Berlin and has a masters in journalism from Columbia University. She joined KNKX (then KPLU) in 1999. From 2000-2012, she covered the business and labor beat for KNKX. Outside work, she practices yoga, enjoys tasting new foods and is frequently on the water with her rowing team.

In jazz, personal friendships deepen musical intimacy — and musical intimacy deepens personal friendships. The Affinity Trio is a perfect example.

The Curtis High School jazz band play with mentor Bren Plummer in this KNKX School of Jazz studio session.

Singer-songwriter Sunny War skyrocketed from street performer to national sensation, weaving a unique sound that blends blues and Americana with intricate guitar work.

Ballard Brass, a lively student brass band from Ballard High School, strutted their stuff in the KNKX studios with four rousing, joyful tunes.

Seattle's iconic organ trio McTuff — Joe Doria, guitarist Andy Coe, drummer D'Vonne Lewis — brings soulful sounds to the KNKX studios.

With guidance from saxophonist mentor Kandin Neri, student jazz musicians from Mount Si High School demonstrated how early exposure to jazz can pay off.

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom… We’ll start with a story about a local family who self-deported to Guatemala earlier this week. The family of 3 and their cat left on Wednesday after losing their asylum case. Casey Martin has the story. Our other story comes from Bellingham. The city of Bellingham is conducting an internal investigation after evidence was uncovered that a staffer may have rigged a bidding process for a city contract to favor one vendor over another. What is new, though, is that the city employee allegedly used ChatGPT to skew the outcome. At least one expert says it may be the first time AI has been at the center of this kind of scandal. KNKX reporter Nate Sanford talked about it with KUOW’s Kim Malcolm in a recent interview. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this KNKX studio session, trombonist and educator Conner Eisenmenger joins an ensemble from Edmonds-Woodway High School, directed by Jake Bergevin.

Multi-talented saxophonist Kate Olson celebrates her first album as a leader in a KNKX studio session performance.

Odeal. Snarky Puppy. The return of Tobias Jesso Jr. Stephen Thompson from NPR Music is joined by Justus Sanchez from KNKX in Seattle and Tacoma to chat about their favorite new albums out Friday, Nov. 21.The Starting 5:- Tobias Jesso Jr., 's h i n e'- Haley Heynderickx and Max Garcia Conover, 'What of Our Nature'- SHOLTO, 'The Sirens'- Snarky Puppy with Metropole Orkest, 'Somni'- Odeal, 'The Fall That Saved Us'The Lightning Round:- Keaton Henson, 'Parader'- John Scofield and Dave Holland, 'Memories of Home'- Fabiano do Nascimento, 'Cavejaz'- Magic Fig, 'Valerian Tea'- Max Richter, 'Hamnet (OST)'See the long list of albums out Nov. 21 and sample dozens of them via our New Music Friday playlist on NPR.org.Credits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Justus Sanchez, KNKXAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Elle MannionEditor: Otis Hart Executive Producer: Suraya MohamedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Senegalese bassist and singer Alune Wade celebrates his album New African Orleans with his septet in an exclusive KNKX studio session.

Performing his signature blend of R&B, jazz, and rock, Bilal made a quick stop at KNKX for a spiritual and heartfelt studio session.

Montreal-born singer-songwriter Dominique Fils-Aimé makes her Seattle debut in the KNKX studios.

Olympia octet Groove Lab brought the energy as they teased their new record in the KNKX studios.

Bad Bunny is making waves again as he wraps up an unprecedented thirty-show residency at Puerto Rico's biggest venue, igniting the island's tourism scene and smashing box office records. The residency, promoting his album DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, filled seats during a typically slow season and according to CNN, has brought in at least $196 million in revenue for the island through ticket sales, local business, and a surge in tourism. Fans camped out for tickets, and tailgate-style gatherings have given the shows a festival-like atmosphere. For Puerto Ricans, it's not just about the music; it's being seen and celebrated on a global stage.In a move that's the talk of both the music industry and social media, Bad Bunny deliberately skipped including the United States mainland in the first leg of his tour. In a recent i-D magazine interview, he explained the decision was rooted in concern for his audience in the face of current immigration enforcement policies and the threat of ICE raids at arenas. This bold act of solidarity has become a flashpoint of conversation online, with some lauding his advocacy and others questioning the precedent it sets for other major touring acts, as reported by KNKX.The news cycle for Bad Bunny doesn't stop there. The 2025 Latin Grammy nominations were just unveiled, and he leads the pack with twelve nods, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year, according to KPBS and El País. This time around, his nominations extend far beyond the urban and reggaeton categories he's historically dominated, reflecting the genre-blurring, often politically charged nature of his recent work. The track “LO QUE LE PASO A HAWAii,” a mournful rumination on Puerto Rican identity, gentrification, and colonial status, is being highlighted as a possible history-maker should it win one of the major prizes—a first for Bad Bunny, who despite global dominance, hasn't yet taken home a Latin Grammy in one of the ceremony's three biggest categories.Social media channels, especially TikTok and Instagram, are awash with clips from the final concerts of the San Juan residency. Fans are sharing emotional testimonies about feeling pride and connection with their culture through his music. Spanish-language outlets and trend spotters note a surge in young locals expressing renewed commitment to staying on the island, inspired by Bad Bunny's decision to center his artistry at home.Bad Bunny's latest album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, continues to perform strongly on global music charts. InMusic recently highlighted it as one of 2025's most anticipated—and now top-selling—releases, calling it a love letter to Puerto Rico while resonating with a global audience. The next major moment will be the kick-off of his world tour in the Dominican Republic later this month, as his Puerto Rico run comes to an end.Listeners, thank you for tuning in to this week's update on Bad Bunny. Come back next week for more, and remember, this has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out QuietPlease.ai.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

On this episode we're joined by Cara Kuhlman. Cara is the director of digital strategy and products for KNKX Public Radio in Seattle. She is also the founder of Future Tides, which provides news for people who work, play, and live on the Pacific Northwest's waterways.I'm interested in that in particular because Cara is doing some clever things to engage with her readership, including using her expertise to give tours to local residents.Cara talked about how she started this project from scratch and how she's built it over the last few years. She spoke about what she's done with her tours and how she's planning to help others who want to give tours to their community. She also shared the organizations that have been helpful to her, which includes a program at CUNY-Newmark, Lion Publishers, and Tiny News Collective.Cara's salute: Monica Nickelsburg, KUOW-FM reporterPlease support your local public radio station: adoptastation.orgThank you for listening. You can e-mail me at journalismsalute@gmail.com Visit our website: thejournalismsalute.org  Mark's website (MarkSimonmedia.com) Tweet us at @journalismpod and Bluesky at @marksimon.bsky.social Subscribe to our newsletter– journalismsalute.beehiiv.com

As Seattle's Polyrhythmics get set to release their new album Life from Below in September, they celebrated early with a set in the KNKX studios.

Bluesman Sugaray Rayford sings the blues in the KNKX studios ahead of concerts in Washington State this summer.

Saxophonist Peter Daniel leads a top band from his new album Quartets in this KNKX studio session performance.

A septet of mostly graduating seniors from Bainbridge High School's jazz band play with confidence and passion in this KNKX studio session performance.

Jacqueline Tabor and Marina Albero bond over the music of Billie Holiday and Nina Simone in the KNKX studios.

As the Executive Director, Lisa gives us an update on the state of Pioneer Square, how the org is preparing for FIFA, and the unique way they are helping small businesses.Top Stories:1. State of Pioneer SquareSeattle magazine article and KNKX article2. Sound Transit testing light rail on I-90PSBJ article or The Urbanist article3. New taxes on businessesGeekWire article4. Glass elevator at Space NeedleGeekWire articleAbout guest Lisa Howard - Executive Director, Alliance for Pioneer Square:Lisa has been with the non-profit organization Alliance for Pioneer Square for 17 years! She earned her masters in Business from UW's Foster School of Business and her first job was working as a seamstress.Alliance for Pioneer Square websiteFree waterfront shuttle scheduleAbout host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com⁠⁠

Globally inspired Seattle jazz trio Duende Libre honors their heroes and celebrates a new album in this KNKX Studio Session performance.

Joey Alexander's latest tour brought his trio plus trumpeter Theo Croker to Seattle and the KNKX studios.

Rebecca and Megan Lovell, sisters and leaders of blues group Larkin Poe, celebrate their new album in the KNKX studios.

Seattle's world class Latin-Mediterranean guitar group shares another great live session in the KNKX studios.

The Femme Ellington Project from Seattle JazzED helped KNKX celebrate Women's History Month with a swinging School of Jazz studio session.

Celebrating his new album Screen Time, trumpeter Thomas Marriott leads a world class quartet at KNKX's Seattle studios.

Greta Matassa, a singer whose expansive energy fills up a room, performed three original tunes at KNKX's Seattle studios.

Chris and Dan Brubeck have recorded several of their own albums while also keeping their father's music alive. They honored the jazz giant with a swinging performance at KNKX.

The Chicago ensemble brought their horns and big band sound, infused with elements of hip-hop, funk, reggae and pop, to KNKX's Seattle studios.

Bringing together Portland and Seattle musicians, Patterns Fly pushes the organ trio into the future in this exclusive performance at KNKX's Seattle studios.

A jazz ensemble from Bellarmine Preparatory School, accompanied by mentor Cliff Colón, let it rip in the KNKX's Seattle studios.

Grammy-winning trumpet star Chris Botti plays a popular standard by Charlie Chaplin and talks jazz with student musicians from Tacoma's Bellarmine Prep.

Blues rocker Samantha Fish performed an intimate solo guitar and vocals studio session in KNKX's Seattle studios.

The Blind Boys of Alabama celebrate more than 80 years of gospel in a stirring KNKX studio session performance.

The songwriter, singer, and saxophonist Braxton Cook brought a dynamic and reflective set of songs to KNKX's Seattle Studios.

Missoula-based trombonist and composer Naomi Moon Siegel brings her new album to life with an all-star Seattle band in a KNKX studio session performance.

Nine students from the Mercer Island High School Jazz Band, directed by David Bentley, perform in the KNKX studios with their School of Jazz mentor Jay Thomas.

Funk-jazz ensemble Lettuce visited the KNKX studios to play and talk with KNKX School of Jazz musicians from Tacoma's Bellarmine Prep.

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by reporter covering social justice issues for NPR member station KNKX, Lilly Ana Fowler! They discuss: Gun Violence Impacting Schools Burien Police Chief Resigns & City Manager Calls Police On Homeless People Almost Every Day Governor Inslee on Emergency Abortions PayUp Minimum Wage Legislation Repeal COVID-19 Uptick Death at ICE Detention Center As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at @finchfrii and find today's co-host, Lilly Ana Fowler at @LillyAFowler.

John Kessler served as BirdNote's senior producer for over 18 years. But before BirdNote existed, he was recording the sounds of Seattle for public radio station KPLU, now called KNKX. After capturing many of Seattle's well-known spots on tape, he broadened his scope by connecting with local birders to find the best places to hear birds around town. Shortly after, BirdNote's founder, Chris Petersen, sought out John's musical ear to help create a sound-rich show highlighting the joy of birds.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.

Jurors will learn this week if three Tacoma police officers accused of murder and manslaughter will take the stand in their defense. The key question that has emerged for the jury: If they trust the police account of what happened the night Manny Ellis died, or the account of witnesses who contradict the officers.KNKX reporter Jared Brown explains the arguments in the case, and what the jury must weight as it comes to a close.Follow KNKX's coverage of the Manny Ellis trial: https://www.knkx.org/tpdtrialWe can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback

Three Tacoma Police Officers are on trial this week facing murder and manslaughter charges in the the death of Manny Ellis. It's the first test of Washington's new police accountability law, and the trial will have ripple effects across the state.KNKX reporter Jared Brown is here to explain what's happened so far and the potential impacts of the trial's outcome.Follow KNKX's coverage of the trial on their website: https://www.knkx.org/tpdtrialAnd listen to The Walk Home, about Manny Ellis' death: thewalkhomepodcast.orgWe can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback

On the night of March 3, 2020 — three months before George Floyd was murdered — Manny Ellis encountered police while walking home in Tacoma, Washington. He died on that dark street corner. Officers say it was an accident brought on by Manny himself. The story almost ended there.But this is also the story of Manny's sister, Monèt Carter-Mixon, who would not accept the story that she was told by the police. In "The Walk Home," a new podcast from member station KNKX and The Seattle Times, Monèt searches for answers. In this episode, Monèt finds a recording that changes the trajectory of her life.