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On today' Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by the Go-2-Guy Jim Moore as they chat about Cal's historic night and they are joined by former college football reporter Bud Withers, who has a new book out about the Apple Cup called, “To Be Good To Be Through.”   Puck and Jim remain as it's time for the “Old Crimson” podcast where they discuss the North Texas loss, Jimmy Rogers handling of the QB situation and a preview of the Apple Cup. Puck heads back to baseball to welcome MLB Insider Ryan Divish from the Seattle Times to discuss Cal's historic night and his chances for the MVP.  Puck only plays a portion of the Divish podcast during the DPD, to watch and listen to the full show, join Puck's Posse at PuckSports.com.  Puck and Divish discuss the postseason and debate who will be in the starting rotation and the depth of their lineup. “Inside the Bloody Trenches” with Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftBlog.comsits down with Puck to chat about the Seahawks win vs. Pittsburgh, Sam Darnold's performance, Geno Smith supporters, Robbie Outzs , Ken Walker revival, winning at home and Grey ZabelLastly, Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”   The Apple Cup should survive and still be played. (1:00) Puck is joined by Jim and Bud Withers to discuss his new book about the Apple Cup  (37:53) “Old Crimson” podcast with Puck, Jim and Paul Sorensen (54:20)  MLB Insider Ryan Divish (1:03:20) “Inside the Bloody Trenches” with Rob Staton (1:29:00) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

Bump and Stacy are joined by Adam Jude of The Seattle Times to get his thoughts on Cal Raleigh’s historic season, where he stands in the MVP race, and the Mariners playoff hopes, they look back on what caught their eye from the Seahawks week two win over the Steelers, they give you their thoughts on Joe Burrow’s injury and WSU’s brutal loss in Headline Rewrites, and they bring you the biggest stories around the NFL, including how the rest of the NFC West fared in week two. 

On this week's episode we talk with Claudia Rowe, one of the true veteran journalists in the child welfare and youth justice space. We talked about her experiences covering both systems in New York and in Washington State, but focused on her recently published book Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care. Claudia Rowe is a member of the Seattle Times editorial board, and has reported for decades on youth and family services for the New York Times, Huffington Post and others. She is the author of the recently published Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care. Reading RoomWards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Carehttps://store.abramsbooks.com/products/wards-of-the-stateFrom Failed Adoption to Homelessness and Incarceration, by Maryanne Atkinshttps://imprintnews.org/youth-voice/from-failed-adoption-to-homelessness-and-incarceration/242485

Hello babes and welcome to my conversation with Tantri Wija, Reporter At Large at "The Seattle Times," bon-vivant as well as dear friend o'mine! We had this convo in person, IN PERSON, in Santa Fe last March and just finally am I able to get it up and out into the world....because...I wanted to wait until we launched our first few episodes of our new podcast, Tantri and mine's, "The Beast Beneath the Bed!" It's a very different flavor than this one, irreverant, a bit outré, and all about folk tales, fairytales, and everything in between. (it's really just an excuse for us to hang out and be intelligent and funny all at once!) But guess what? This episode is all about Tantri so here you are: a link to her articles at The Seattle Times! a link to her book, "See Succubus!" and lastly, to her website...ta dahhhh! Be sure to do a deep dive on this guest because she is worth knowing! To check out "THE BEAST BENEATH THE BED" on Apple, click here! On Spotify, click here! We have great conversations, lots of laughs, and in general, are a tad goofy! PLEASE DO CONSIDER RATING AND REVIEWING THIS LITTLE POD OF MINE! I work so very hard and adore bringing these stories to you all! Each rating makes me smile! Your bit of beauty is this: Tantri's Dad, Wayan, and the glories of his shadow puppet theater! Check it out...it's mesmerizing!

Hello babes and welcome to my conversation with Tantri Wija, Reporter At Large at "The Seattle Times," bon-vivant as well as dear friend o'mine! We had this convo in person, IN PERSON, in Santa Fe last March and just finally am I able to get it up and out into the world....because...I wanted to wait until we launched our first few episodes of our new podcast, Tantri and mine's, "The Beast Beneath the Bed!" It's a very different flavor than this one, irreverant, a bit outré, and all about folk tales, fairytales, and everything in between. (it's really just an excuse for us to hang out and be intelligent and funny all at once!) But guess what? This episode is all about Tantri so here you are: a link to her articles at The Seattle Times! a link to her book, "See Succubus!" and lastly, to her website...ta dahhhh! Be sure to do a deep dive on this guest because she is worth knowing! To check out "THE BEAST BENEATH THE BED" on Apple, click here! On Spotify, click here! We have great conversations, lots of laughs, and in general, are a tad goofy! PLEASE DO CONSIDER RATING AND REVIEWING THIS LITTLE POD OF MINE! I work so very hard and adore bringing these stories to you all! Each rating makes me smile! Your bit of beauty is this: Tantri's Dad, Wayan, and the glories of his shadow puppet theater! Check it out...it's mesmerizing!

On Friday's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett opens the show with Jim Moore, the Go-2-Guy and Chris Egan from KING 5 to kickoff the Friday Football Tailgate Show. Ironically, they discuss the Mariners big win over the Angels in extra innings and the excitement around the team now that they are tied for first place.  They touch in on O'Dea football coach Monte Kohler for setting the all-time high school record for wins.  PuckSports handicapper TroyWins.comjoins Puck and Jim and gives his top plays for the football weekend.  Puck then welcomes Todd Milles, from Varsitywanews.comfor his “Friday Night Lights” report on the top games this weekend in high school football and also discusses Kohler setting the all-time mark.   Bob Condotta, from the Seattle Times joins Puck for “The Last Word” on the Seahawks as they get ready to face the Steelers on Sunday. Bob touches in on the injuries to the secondary, Sam Darnold's week one performance and who is the teams number one running back. Puck wraps up the show with “Hey, What the Puck!?”   Puck misses DK Metcalf(1:00) Puck, Jim and KING 5's Chris Egan  (42:30) Troy Wins, PuckSports handicapper (53:53) Todd Milles, Varsitywanews.com  (1:07:06) Bob Condotta, Seattle Times   (1:25:25) “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times joins Bump and Stacy to talk about some worrying injuries, the potential for the offense, and facing off against DK Metcalf for the first time. Bump talks about the importance of the Seahawks establishing the run to use play action, his expectations for Sam Darnold, and more in Four Down Territory. Bump and Curtis face off in STEELERS STEELERS STEELERS. They round out the week by telling you What you Need To Know. And hear from Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald in his final press conference of the week.  

Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with The Stranger news editor Vivian McCall, KUOW politics editor Cat Smith, and Seattle Times editorial writer and columnist Alex Fryer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawgman.com's Kim Grinolds spoke this week with former Seattle Times writer Bud Withers on the release of his book called 'Too Good to be Through', chronicling the Apple Cup series between Washington and Washington State. And with the Apple Cup coming up in just over a week, the conversation was a timely one. To start the podcast, Kim asks the foundational question; why? Why did Bud decide to write about the history of the Apple Cup? Bud talked about the reasoning, as well as the genesis for the idea. In fact the book goes back to when the rivalry wasn't even known as the Apple Cup. And piecing together basic questions like, who scored the first-ever touchdown for Washington in the rivalry, wasn't easy at all. Bud goes in-depth into the research behind the book, including long days pouring over ancient microfiche in the Suzzallo Library. Bud also talks about how the rivalry naturally split the state up into different camps, but how it also became pretty heated almost right from when they started playing each other. Kim also asked about some of Bud's favorite characters on both teams that he uncovered and/or spoke to during the writing of the book. And of course the two talk about their favorite games in the series, games won by both teams. To purchase the book through Amazon, click HERE. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today' Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by his Wednesday regulars, the “Old Crimson” podcast with former WSU All-American safety Paul Sorensen and Jim Moore. Plus, Puck's MLB Insider Ryan Divish, Seattle Times and he talks Seahawks with Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftBlog.com Puck opens the show celebrating last night's Mariners win, which pulls them within one game of the Houston Astros. Puck also begs the Mariners to sign his spirit animal, Josh Naylor to a contract this offseason…don't let him go! After Puck wraps up with the M's, he talks Cougars football with the “Old Crimson” podcast with Jim Moore and Paul Sorensen.  Jim is distracted and drinking on this weeks show because he's about to tee it up and play golf in Bend, but he does squeeze time in to talk about the Cougars win over San Diego State and the week one improvement from the team.  They also chat about the play of Jaxon Potter, the renewed running game, their physical defense and what are the goals for Jimmy Rogers in year one. Puck heads back to baseball and brings on his MLB Insider Ryan Divish from the Seattle Times. On this week's Divish Light, Puck and Ryan address what a difference a week makes for the Mariners and the amount of pressure the Mariners were playing with on their last road trip and the difference a healthy Victor Robles means to this team.  To watch and listen to the full Divish podcast, join the Puck's Posse at PuckSports.com to get full access. From the Mariners to the Seahawks and Rob Staton from SeahawksDraftBlog.comjoins Puck to react to the Seahawks week one loss to the 49ers, Riq Woolen's performance, the anemic offense and a preview of Seahawks/Steelers. Lastly, Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?” An Associated Press college football reporter embarrasses themselves.  (1:00) Puck professes his love for Josh Naylor (15:34)  “Old Crimson” podcast with Puck, Jim and Paul Sorensen (47:00) MLB Insider Ryan Divish (59:30) “Inside the Bloody Trenches” with Rob Staton (1:29:00) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss concerns over the city's recently approved expansion of a surveillance camera system with regard to threats of federal immigration enforcement looming, the end to the 12-year consent decree hanging over the Seattle Police Department, a look at how stay out of drug areas and stay out of areas of prostitution laws are working, an unusual consultant agreement for Mayor Bruce Harrell, and what local officials can do when a neighborhood grocery store closes. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

Nan Evans talks with Lynda Mapes, longtime environmental reporter for The Seattle Times, about how culture, economics, and science have fundamentally changed how we use timber resources and perceive our relationship with forests. Much of the conversation is driven by Mapes' most recent book, The Trees are Speaking: Dispaches from the Salmon Forest (part 2 of a two-part program). (KPTZ airdate: September 10, 2025) Learn more:Lynda MapesThe Trees are Speaking: Dispaches from the Salmon ForestNorthern Spotted Owl vs. Barred Owl: The Ethical Conundrum of Compassionate ConservationGrim Dilemma: Should We Kill One Owl Species to Save Another?Chimacum Ridge Community ForestChimacum Ridge Community Forest Grand Opening Celebration Bird sound recording: Thomas G. Sander, ML125364, courtesy of Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay LibraryMusic by Rick Bauer Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and can support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to kptz.org/donate to make a contribution. Thank you for your support!

What will it take to save the Lake City Fred Meyer? Is it even possible? Lawmakers and local shoppers are asking those questions after Kroger announced last month that the Lake City location would be part of a wave of regional closures. Local residents remain worried about where people will go for prescriptions and fresh produce, especially elderly and low-income residents, who may not have access to a car. Guest Paul Roberts, Seattle Times business reporter Related Links Lake City Fred Meyer faces closure. Lawmakers want to change that Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the latest edition of Reading Is Funktamental, we speak with Brooke Wentz, author of Transfigured New York, a fantastic book of interviews with leading figures in the experimental music scene in NYC from 1980-1990 including composers like Arthur Russell, Glenn Branca, John Cage, La Monte Young and leading jazz musicians like John Zorn, Vernon Reid and Jean-Paul Bourelly. Brooke also discusses her work as a music supervisor for film and TV and her emergence as a leading force in world music with her company, Seven Seas Music. For more, read my earlier piece on Brooke here https://nysmusic.com/2023/10/27/golde.... Spaghetti Eastern Music "Reading is Funktamental" is a monthly one-hour show about great books written about music and music-makers. In each episode, host Sal Cataldi speaks to the authors of some of the best reads about rock, jazz, punk, world, experimental music, and much more. From time to time, the host and authors will be joined by notable musicians, writers, and artists who are die-hard fans of the subject matter covered. Expect lively conversation and a playlist of great music to go with it. "Reading Is Funktamental" can be heard the second Wednesday of every month from 10 – 11 AM on Wave Farm: WGXC 90.7 FM and online at wavefarm.org. It can also be found as a podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other platforms. Sal Cataldi is a musician and writer based in Saugerties. He is best known for his work with his genre-leaping solo project, Spaghetti Eastern Music, and is also a member of the ambient guitar duo, Guitars A Go Go, the poetry and music duo, Vapor Vespers, and the quartet, Spaceheater. His writing on music, books, and film has been featured in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, PopMatters, Seattle Times, Huffington Post, Inside+Out Upstate NY, and NYSMusic.com, where he is the book reviewer.

On Friday's, August 22,  Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joinedby Jim Moore, Chris Egan from KING 5, Todd Milles, from Varsitywanews.com, PuckSports handicapper TroyWins.com and Seattle Times Seahawks beat reporter Bob Condotta. Puck and Jim open the Friday Football Tailgate show talking about how much they would bid on the Washington State Cougars truck helmet that used to drive around the field at Martin Stadium, which is currently up for auction.   Chris Egan, KING 5, joins for his weekly feature and they discuss the start of the high school football season, Egan's new high school play by play duties and Sue Bird being inducted this weekend into the basketball hall of fame.   Todd Milles, Varsitywanews.com, which is dedicated to covering high school sports and it's a brand new venture just started by Todd, who has been providing some of the best coverage for a decade plus in the state of Washington.  They talk about O'Dea coach Monte Koehler going for career win 395, which would break the all-time mark held by Sid Otton of Tumwater.  In addition, Todd reveals his top teams and players in the state.   If you are a high school football fan, this website is a must! PuckSports.com handicapper, TroyWins.comjoins Puck and Jim to go over all the action this weekend in college and the NFL and provides his “Lock of the Week.” Also, Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times, wraps up the Friday Football Tailgate Show, with previewing the Seahawks season and their opener against the 49ers.  And, in case you missed anything from this weeks Puck's Posse Shows, he gives you a little taste of the content from this week with “KJ-Arent's” with Mitch Levy, The Sportspit with Steve Sandmeyer & Matt “Stretch” Johnson and MLB Insider Ryan Divish. Puck wraps up the show with “Hey, What the Puck!?”   High school football is back and it's wonderful! Puck and Jim want to buy the Cougars football helmet truck!  (12:25) Chris Egan, KING 5 (33:00) Todd Mille, Varsitywanews.com (51:00) Troy Wins, PuckSports handicapper (1:07:19) Bob Condotta, Seattle Times  (1:30:00) Puck's Posse Show Wrap-Up (1:34:54) “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from Indiana, Washington, and Australia.CBS's report on a legal controversy regarding artificial intelligence out of Australia: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/australia-murder-case-ai-court-filings-fake-quotes-nonexistent-judgments/The Seattle Times's report on the murder of Montisha Offord and the mistrial of Vaughn Weems: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/googling-jurors-cause-mistrial-in-2021-renton-murder-case/WLWT's report on the murder of Dennis Adams Jr. and the arrest of Brent David Wellman: https://www.wlwt.com/article/dearborn-county-indiana-shooting-manhunt-neighbors/65784624Fox19's report on the murder of Dennis Adams Jr. and the arrest of Brent David Wellman: https://www.fox19.com/2025/08/15/sheriff-identifies-murder-suspect-indiana-manhunt/WCPO's report on the murder of Dennis Adams Jr. and the arrest of Brent David Wellman: https://www.wcpo.com/news/region-indiana/dearborn-county/prosecutor-man-shot-killed-his-ex-girlfriends-new-boyfriend-in-dearborn-countyWAVE 3's report on on the arrest of Bryce Winnecke: https://www.wave3.com/2025/08/18/man-arrested-connection-with-brutal-decapitation-murder-has-hearing-delayed/Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsPre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

**Story update: The Seattle Times reports that late on Wednesday several Washington insurers committed to continuing to cover the new COVID vaccine despite federal changes.** West Coast states are teaming up to issue their own vaccine guidelines in the face of rapid changes at the CDC and FDA The federal turmoil has some people wondering what this means for their seasonal shots. UW’s Dr. Helen Chu is here to clarify what you need to know about vaccines, illnesses, and insurance coverage this year. 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.

On today' Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by the Go-2-Guy, Jim Moore, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times, Rob Staton from SeahawksDraftBlog.com and the “Old Crimson” returns with Puck, Jim and former Cougars All-American safety Paul Sorensen. Puck and the Go-2-Guy open the show lamenting the Mariners and wonder if they are going to make the playoffs and will it come down to the final game of the season!  MLB Insider Ryan Divish, Seattle Times joins Puck from Tampa, to discuss the Mariners woes on the road, their playoff chances, the struggles of the pitching staff, team meetings, Luis Castillo struggles and fatigue setting in for the M's.   Puck gives you a sneak peak of this weeks Divish podcast, but the full podcast is available for Puck's Posse members at PuckSports.com! Puck switches gears and covers the Seahawks with Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftBlog.com.  What is the outlook for this season?  Can they win the division? The NFC doesn't look scary.   And, can Sam Darnold be the guy?Over to college football, and the boys on the “Old Crimson” podcast dissect the week one win over Idaho.  Lots of Cougar fans, including Puck and Jim came away nervous about the rest of the season, but Paul is here to yell at those two and tell them to relax!  They chat about the decision to go with Jaxon Potter, Jimmy Rogers coaching debut and what happened to the physical running game we expected?Lastly, Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?” M's, don't do this to me and us this year….please! (1:00) Puck and Jim lament over another M's loss on the road (23:10) MLB Insider Ryan Divish (44:00) “Inside the Bloody Trenches” with Rob Staton (1:17:05) “Old Crimson” podcast with Puck, Jim and Paul Sorensen (1:59:15) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

Bump and Stacy get you ready for the Huskies’ second game against the UC Davis Aggies with Mike Vorel of The Seattle Times, they break down the causes of the problems in the Mariners clubhouse during their losing skid, they answer your questions about the Seahawks rookies and Klint Kubiak’s new offense in Four Down Territory, and they wrap up the show by telling you what you need to know! 

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the political implications of a major cost hike for Sound Transit's planned light rail expansion, the behind-the-scenes dynamics of some new labor union endorsements in the Seattle mayor's race, a debate over doing away with design review, continued affordable housing worries, and a landmark labor violation ruling against Uber Eats. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

Nan Evans talks with Lynda Mapes, longtime environmental reporter for The Seattle Times, about how culture, economics, and science have fundamentally changed how we use timber resources and perceive our relationship with forests. Much of the conversation is driven by Mapes' most recent book, The Trees are Speaking: Dispaches from the Salmon Forest (part 1 of a two-part program). (KPTZ airdate: September 3, 2025) Learn more:Lynda MapesThe Trees are Speaking: Dispaches from the Salmon ForestCedar Flats Research Natural AreaChimacum Ridge Community ForestChimacum Ridge Community Forest Grand Opening Celebration Books mentioned:Orca: Shared Waters, Shared Home by Lynda MapesThe Olympic Rainforest: A Ecological Web by Ruth Kirk and Jerry FranklinEcological Forest Management by Jerry Franklin, Norman Johnson, and Debora JohnsonThe Hidden Life of Trees by Peter WohllebenFinding the Mother Tree by Suzanne Simard Bird sound recording: Thomas G. Sander, ML125369, courtesy of Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay LibraryMusic by Rick Bauer Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and can support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to kptz.org/donate to make a contribution. Thank you for your support!

Bob and Dave are joined by Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times to get his thoughts on why the Mariners have been struggling so much on the road, what’s going wrong with Luis Castillo, how Dan Wilson has performed in his first full season as manager, and whether the Rangers are about to overtake the Mariners in the MLB playoff race. 

The Seattle Times’ Ryan Divish joins Bump & Stacy to talk about the Mariners roster moves with the expansion. He breaks down what Harry Ford joining the team means and what he expects from him. He also talks about how the team played in their road trip series in Cleveland. // Four Down Territory: 1st Down: You love coach Macdonald, but you don't like the approach he has when it comes to leadership. What is it? 2nd Down: What can be seen as a negative but in reality is a positive when it comes to college football? 3rd Down: What's an overblown expectation when it comes to week 1? 4th Down: What are some week 1 matchups you are looking forward to seeing? // The Timeline: Lee Corso made his final appearance on College Gameday and it was a spectacle. He went 6-6 in his final picks. A fight broke out after the Sounders 3-0 win over Inter Miami that included Miami’s Luis Suarez spitting on a Sounders staff member. // Bump & Stacy break down their confidence levels in the Seahawks roster going into week 1. They have not made any roster additions since cut down day. 

Send Jay comments via textWhen your focus shifts from raising children to looking at your own next chapter, it's easy to see this as an ending. But in reality, it's the beginning of one of life's most emotionally enriching phases. In this inspiring episode, Dr. Deborah Heiser—host of The After 40 Podcast and founder of The Mentor Project—reframes aging and empty nesting as opportunities for growth, connection, and fulfillment.While society often emphasizes physical decline with age this period of "generativity versus stagnation" is a prime time to give back—through mentoring, creating, exploring, or sharing our wisdom. Dr. Heiser discusses the five essential components of true mentorship—generativity, receptivity, intrinsic motivation, meaningful connection, and trust—and emphasizes that everyone has something valuable to offer, regardless of age or background. From passing down family recipes to guiding new community members, mentorship enriches both mentor and mentee, creating a ripple of connection and purpose.Highlights & Key Takeaways:Our physical decline doesn't define our emotional or spiritual growth; it continues upward throughout life.The empty nest phase opens up mental and emotional bandwidth for purpose-driven living.Midlife is an ideal time to give back—whether through mentoring, sharing knowledge, or exploring new interests.Mentoring creates purpose and satisfaction for both mentor and mentee, fostering connection that money can't buy.Deborah Heiser BioDeborah Heiser, Ph.D., is an Applied Developmental Psychologist, a TEDx speaker, consultant, author, and Founder of The Mentor Project, and an Adjunct Professor in the Psychology Department at SUNY Old Westbury.She has been quoted in The New York Times, Seattle Times, Dallas Times and contributes to Psychology Today. Her research covers a wide range of topics related to aging, including depression identification, dementia, and frailty with grants awarded from NIA/NIH and Pfizer. She received an international award for her research on depression identification, as well as serving for 9 years on the Board of the State Society on Aging of New York.Find Deborah Online: LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, WebsiteSupport the showFREE WORKBOOK3 Steps to Loving Your Empty Nest Life ENJOY THE SHOW?Don't miss an episode, subscribe via Apple Podcasts or follow on Spotify and many more. LOVE THE SHOW?Get your THIS EMPTY NEST LIFE swagReview us on Love the Podcast, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify -- reviews and ratings help others find us and we'd appreciate your support greatly.CONNECT WITH JAYEmail, LinkedIn, Instagram, or TikTok

In this special preview from the Blue City Blues podcast, Sandeep and David explore the sprawling open-air drug market in Seattle's Little Saigon neighborhood, which resembles similar drug markets in poor, blue city neighborhoods across the US that have been overrun by the urban fentanyl and methamphetamine crises. Whether it's the Tenderloin in San Francisco, or Kensington in Philadelphia, or Skid Row or MacArthur Park in Los Angeles, the well intentioned, largely permissive policies towards hard drug use that in recent years took root in progressive-dominated bluer cities is coming under increasing challenge, and not just from Trump and the MAGA right.In the fall of 2024, Oregon rolled back its famous 2020 experiment in full drug decriminalization - as did Vancouver, B.C. earlier last year - after Portland neighborhoods like Old Town were overrun by addicts committing petty crimes to fuel their addictions. Recently installed San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has embraced more aggressive law enforcement and treatment interventions, as part of a nascent shift heralded by the city's adoption of “Breaking the Cycle” and “Recovery First” policies.Our guide in Little Saigon is Andrew Constantino, a former heroin addict and outreach worker, whose recent Seattle Times op-ed, “Here's what I Learned about Addiction at 12th and Jackson,” has struck a nerve in Seattle's social services provider community. Constantino walks us through the streets of Seattle's most notorious open air drug market, where methamphetamine, fentanyl, and stolen goods are openly exchanged at all hours of the day and night, and explains why so many fentanyl users are stuck here on the streets, trapped in a cycle of rising hopelessness and despair – due to the fleeting, highly addictive nature of the drug.With a searing candor, disarming humor and electric cowboy green hair, Constantino rejects many prevailing progressive orthodoxies to offer his own, deeply compassionate yet sharply questioning perspective on addiction, personal autonomy, and opportunities for productive interventions on the mean streets of blue cities.Our editor is Quinn Waller. Our producer and editor for this episode was Jennie Cecil Moore. About Blue City BluesSubscribe to the Blue City Blues podcast here. Twenty years ago, Dan Savage encouraged progressives to move to blue cities to escape the reactionary politics of red places. And he got his wish. Over the last two decades, rural places have gotten redder and urban areas much bluer.America's bluest cities developed their own distinctive culture, politics and governance. They became the leading edge of a cultural transformation that reshaped progressivism, redefined urbanism and remade the Democratic Party.But as blue cities went their own way, as they thrived as economically and culturally vibrant trend-setters, these urban cosmopolitan islands also deSend us a text! Note that we can only respond directly to emails realseattlenice@gmail.comSupport the showYour support on Patreon helps pay for editing, production, live events and the unique, hard-hitting local journalism and commentary you hear weekly on Seattle Nice.

Salk debates the importance of analytics in football and cites Kevin Cole's surplus value compared to the actual power rankings. After that, they re-air their converdation with Adam Jude of The Seattle Times to hear from him on Cal Raleigh, Josh Naylor and plenty more.

The Seattle Times’ Bob Condotta joins the show to talk about the Seahawks roster cuts, the Hawks new-look offense, the chances they trade for Micah Parsons, and much more. Bump talks about NFL team captains, the most influential player on the Seahawks offense, and more in Four Down Territory. They talk about the upcoming College Football season, where the Mariners will end up in the playoffs, and more in Hype Train. And they round out the show by telling you what you Need To Know.

Hard to believe? The 2025 Emerald Downs season is winding down. But before it does, much more activity at and on the track to look forward to. This Saturday is another “Dollar Day,” with plenty of specials at concession stands while Sunday is Italian Day with bocce ball, Italian dancers, music, food, beverage and – the pizza eating contest. Closing day Sept. 7 and its four stakes races will offer plenty of end-of-the-meeting excitement. This week's guests on Horseracing NW include former Seattle Sonic and longtime NBA player James Donaldson, who'll be signing his book “Celebrating Your Gift of Life” at Emerald Downs on Saturday, Sept. 6. Also Scott Hanson, Seattle Times horse racing writer, who's features and Longacres Mile coverage have added interest to a sport he's been passionate for since a young age. On the track Friday, there's both Pick-5 and Jackpot Pick-6 carryovers.

The hour starts with a game of Which Is Better, featuring a variety of topics. Then, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times joins the show to share his thoughts on Cal Raleigh, Josh Naylor, what the Mariners need to improve on in the final month of the season and more.

If you’ve got a soft spot for Fred Meyer, this one's gonna sting. Kroger says it plans to close five Fred Meyers and one QFC in the Seattle area. We’ll hear from Seattle Times business reporter Paul Roberts about why. 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.

On Wednesday's, August 20, Daily Puck Drop, Puck and Jim Moore open the show discussing last night's Mariners game and how electric the crowd was and Puck busts Jim's ball for another lost bet on Cal Raleigh!   The boys also touch in on the Seahawks cutdown day and betting predictions Puck turns back to baseball to catch up with his MLB Insider Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times and they discuss Tuesday's Padres game and how much it was a playoff atmosphere in T-Mobile.  They also chat about Dan Wilson's use of the bullpen, the struggles of Luis Castillo, Victor Robles suspension, Josh Naylor extension talk and Cal Raleigh's historic season.Cougar football is back! Puck, Jim and Paul Sorensen, former All-American safety at WSU are back with the Old Crimson Podcast talking all things Cougs!  On the first show of the new season they yell, scream and talk over one another. They are in mid-season form!  They discuss the expectations for Jimmy Rogers, the new look offense, new look faces, the QB battle, the non-flattering home schedule and season predictions! Puck heads back to baseball and welcomes Adam Jacobsen, the founder of GrandSalamiTime.com, a brand new Mariners website dedicated to the analytics of his favorite baseball team.  How many home runs would Cal hit if he were playing in New York? What are his home run projections for the rest of the season?  How many wins are the Mariners expected to finish with? And, why signing Josh Naylor should be a priority for the M's.  Adam discusses all these topics with Puck and be sure to visit GrandSalamiTime.com Lastly, Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?” Big thank you to our PuckSports audience (1:00) Puck and Jim  (31:40) Ryan Divish (50:30) Old Crimson Podcast(1:37:10) Adam Jacobsen, GrandSalamiTime.com (1:54:32 ) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

Have you been at a party recently and found yourself reaching for sparkling water instead of a glass of wine? Join the club. A new Gallup poll found that Americans are drinking less than ever before. Only 54% of U.S. adults are reporting that they consume alcohol. That’s a record low since the survey company started asking about people’s drinking habits back in 1939. And young people are drinking less than older Americans, a trend we’re seeing in our region, too: The Seattle Times reports that young people - especially young men - are reporting lower alcohol consumption than other age groups in the area. We want to know how local businesses are navigating this -- and what could be behind this shift. Guest: Emily Ritchie, executive director of the Northwest Cider Association. Malcolm Purinton, assistant teaching professor of history at Northeastern University. Related stories: U.S. Drinking Rate at New Low as Alcohol Concerns Surge | Gallup How much do adults in Seattle drink? Here’s what new data shows | The Seattle Times Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes. Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys had a good time talking about the Padres taking the series from the Dodgers, the Luis Arraez conundrum, Jeremiah Estrada, and Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times joined us!

The future of Seattle City Light might run through Oregon. The city has contracted two solar fields in central Oregon in an effort to meet surging demand for electricity in the city. It’s estimated that by 2033, the utility will need to about double its current production in order to keep up. But where all of that new power will come from is still unclear. Guest David Kroman, Seattle Times reporter Links Seattle hopes to build its future in Oregon’s desert — or blackouts may follow - The Seattle Times Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes.Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle media seems very upset that the city is allowing a worship concert to be held at Gas Works Park. The family of the victim of a shooting at Golden Gardens Park over the weekend is in disbelief after the alleged shooter was released just hours later. SeaTac airport has a new security protocol that it hopes will help people get to their flights faster. The Seattle Times has a story about ‘tree equity.’ // Some very bad voter registration news for Democrats by way of the New York Times. // Kristi Noem says the southern border wall will be painted black in order to attract heat and make it harder to climb. It’s national radio day.

Bump and Stacy are joined by Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times to discuss the Mariners continuing pitching rotation struggles and what he saw in their tough road trip, they answer your questions about new Seahawks QB Sam Darnold’s preseason performance and Klint Kubiak’s new offense in Four Down Territory, they hear what Mike Macdonald said about his plans for thew final preseason game and the animosity between the Seahawks and Packers at their join practices, and they wrap up the show by telling you what you need to know! 

Becoming a mental health professional can take years of training and education. The licensing process is supposed to be quick. though. But lately, it’s been taking months instead of a few weeks. Hannah Furfaro from the Seattle Times dives into how this affects future mental health care workers and patients seeking care. 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.

 On Wednesday's, August 20, Daily Puck Drop, Puck and Jim Moore open the show laughing that no one will be watching or listening to the show because it's on the same time as the Mariners series finale against the Phillies.  Jim and Puck also talk about the struggles of the team and why the starters can't pitch away from Seattle.  Also, they discuss Jim's dilemma of celebrating his wife's birthday or going to Pullman for the Apple Cup.  Jim also asks Puck's advice on an upcoming Seahawks column about not wanting the team to have male cheerleaders. In their “Seahawks Camping” segment, Puck shares a piece of audio from John Schneider on a trade regret that he has from the past, which makes it highly unlikely that they will pursue Trey Hendrickson of the Bengals. “In Other News…” The Astros are getting closer to having Yordan Alvarez back, MLB realignment and Klay Thompson returns to Pullman Puck turns back to baseball to catch up with his MLB Insider Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times. In this week's sneak preview, Puck and Divish talk about the suspension of Victor Robles and the fallout from his absence.  The full Divish podcast is available for Puck's Posse members. To watch and listen to the full show, visit PuckSports.com and sign up today. Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”  (1:00) Puck and Jim (38:02) “Seahawks Camping” (53:43) “In Other News…” (1:01:50) Ryan Divish (1:13:57) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

The Enchantments are one of Washington State’s most popular hiking destinations. But right now, the alpine wilderness area is far from the pristine escape visitors are hoping for. Bathroom pits are overflowing, there’s garbage on the trails, and it’s overcrowded. There’s only one forest ranger to patrol more than 900 miles of terrain in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The problems stem from federal budget cuts. Seattle Times outdoors reporter Gregory Scruggs is here to tell us more. 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.

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by Tim Booth, Seattle Times.  Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball”. And, college football preview with Jamey Vinnick of Cougfan.com and Christian Caple of OnMontlake.com Puck opens the show discussing the Mariners disappointing series vs. the Mets and the Orioles and the inconsistent offense.  Puck also looks back to the Seahawks game on Friday and the dominant run game is once again on display! Tim Booth, Seattle Times, was in Williamsport covering the Little League World Series Classic with his son and gives a firsthand account of cool and special the whole weekend was for them to share it together.  The players, coaches, kids and media talked about how special it was and a reminder of the power of baseball Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball”  joins Puck to react to the last two series losses and the main culprit being their inconsistent offense. Bill and Puck chat about the atmosphere in Williamsport, plus, the lackluster start from George Kirby, looking ahead to this week and the return of starter Bryce Miller. College Football Preview with Jamey Vinnick, Cougfan.com and Christian Caple, On Montlake, OnMontlake.com, Puck starts off with the Cougars and he and Jamey talked about the Cougars starting quarterback will be in the fall, the strength of the team, the new look offense, the linebacking core and a prediction on the teams record.  Christian Caple breaks down year two under Jedd Fisch, plus, the growth of the team, growth of quarterback Demond Williams, the expectations of Jonah Coleman, what worries the Huskies and Christian gives his prediction for the season. “In Other News….”  The Bengals may trade Trey Hendrickson, Victor Robles ejected, the AP all-time All-American teams, Dillion Gabriel takes shot at Sheduer Sanders and Sue Bird honored. Puck wraps up with, “Hey, what the Puck!?”   No sport better than baseball of connecting kids and their game (1:00) Puck on the M's faltering vs. the Orioles and Mets, plus, the Seahawks look great on offense (18:00) Tim Booth, Seattle Times  (32:11) Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball” (54:40) College Football Preview (1:16:38) “In Other News….” (1:23:00) “Hey, What the Puck!?”

Stacy and Curtis are joined by Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times to discuss what he saw from the Seahawks second preseason game, including Klint Kubiak’s new offense and the running back battle between Zach Charbonnet and Ken Walker, they answer your questions about Matthew Stafford’s return and Anthony Bradford’s place on the offensive line in Four Down Territory, they ask if the Seahawks are one trade away from being actual contenders, and they wrap up the show by telling you what you need to know! 

On Friday's, August 15,  Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joinedJon Manley, prep reporter for  the Tacoma News-Tribune discussing NIL in high school sports and Chris Egan, KING 5, is here for his weekly visit. No Jim Moore on this Friday as he is moving his kids back to college. Today's show opens with Puck discussing the Mariners disaster against Baltimore. The series was filled with terrible offense and mental mistakes and Puck shares what he wants to see from the Seahawks second preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Puck is joined by Jon Manley, preps reporter for the Tacoma News-Tribune, who broke the story involving two Tacoma based high school football stars, Lincoln's Sione Kaho and Mount Tahoma's Elijah Durr, who have singed a Name, Image and Likeness deal with a local restaurant in Tacoma. What's the future of NIL in high school and what are the concerns moving forward?Chris Egan, KING 5, is back! Egan has been at a fishing lodge in Alaska for the past week and comes back refreshed and ready to go. Egan details his fishing adventures and how much fun it was to get away.  Egan and Puck react to the Tacoma News-Tribune story on NIL in high school sports. Egan shares his concerns and issues with NIL being involved at this level.  Egan also breaks news in regards to KING 5's Big Game of the Week and the change that fans will see this year. Puck recaps his Puck's Posse shows from this week, The SportsPit with Steve Sandmeyer & Matt “Stretch” Johnson, “KJ-Arent's” with Mitch Levy and our MLB Insider show with Ryan Divish from the Seattle Times. “In Other News…” Brewers fans get burgers, punishment for Michigan football, Matt Stafford health, WSU QB decision Puck wraps up the show with “Hey, What the Puck!?”  Name, Image and Likeness seems like a good idea in high school sports until it isn't. (1:00) Puck discusses the disaster of the Baltimore series and preview (9:45) Jon Manley, prep reporter, Tacoma News-Tribune on NIL in HS sports (19:45) Chris Egan, KING 5 (53:46) “The Scout” (1:10:00) Puck's Posse Show Wrap-Up (1:15:00) “In Other News…” (1:20:53)  “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

More climate change alarmism from KING 5. Good economic news as inflation did not rise despite fears it would due to tariffs. Arkansas has passed on a ban cell phones in public school classrooms. // LongForm: GUEST: Pete Serrano has been sworn in as Interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington. // Quick Hit: Naomi Ishisaka of The Seattle Times parrots Hamas propaganda. Another partisan judge overturned by Appeals court in Trump’s favor.

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Puck is joined byJim Moore, the Go-2-Guy, MLB Insider Ryan Divish and the SportsPit with Steve Sandmeyer and Matt “Stretch” Johnson. Puck and Jim recap last night's Mariners game  and put themselves in the shoes of Orioles fans and how we would feel if their closer was given time to recover from heat exhaustion.  They discuss that the Civil War between Oregon and Oregon State may be in jeopardy and they as Coug fans certainly sympathize with Beaver fans.  They go Seahawks Camping and get caught up on the lates camp storylines and a big argument ensues over being more excited for a Cougars win or a Huskies loss!!“In other news…” Big 10 championship game odds, big loss for the Astros, Bills running back gets paid, new owner for the Blazers and John Mateer statement over gambling. Puck then plays his weekly sneak preview podcast with Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times.  Divish and Puck discuss the play of the Mariners and wonder if they'll ever lose again. Also, the need for more bullpen help, return of Luke Raley, Julio rest and when is Victor Robles coming back?  Full  Ryan Divish podcast available for Puck's Posse members at Pucksports.com On this week's SportsPit edited show, Puck, Matt “Stretch” Johnson and Steve Sandmeyer discuss the impact of Josh Naylor and the Mariners marketing knocks it out of the park with their Ichiro celebration. Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”   What does the Blazers sale now mean for the Seahawks?

USA Today ranked the rookie QB performances from Week 1 of the NFL preseason, including Jalen Milroe, and Salk reacts to it while also expressing his desire to see Milroe get more playing time in the preseason. Then, they re-air their conversation with Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times to discuss the Mariners hot stretch, Josh Naylor, Cal Raleigh and more.

It’s been more than a month since President Trump signed his Big Beautiful Bill into law. There’s been a lot of conversation about how this law will affect things like Medicaid, the national debt and immigration enforcement. But this law may also affect the cost of energy for Washingtonians. Seattle Times climate reporter Conrad Swanson explains why. 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.

KING 5 ran another story attacking ICE that leaves out some important details. The Seattle Times claims that the One Big Beautiful Bill is going to hike energy prices in Washington. Polling shows that the Epstein story isn’t something that many voters are paying attention to. // LongForm: GUESTS: Lori, Ashley, and Jeremy had to close down Cattle Prod Saloon in Riverside, WA because the costs of running a business in this state are just too high. // Quick Hit: Democrats continue to demonize and lie about ICE.

Washington state leaders hide their failures with meaningless acts. Public schools want you to stop saying kids can't read. Introducing our new segment, “The Seattle Times is Trash.” The Left is fine with Antifa occupying Portland, but not OK with federal agents occupying DC.

With Bryce Miller, Luke Raley and eventually Victor Robles set to come off the IL, Brock and Salk talk through what the corresponding roster moves could be for the Mariners. Later, they welcome on Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times (back from his sabbatical) to discuss the Mariners hot streak, Cal Raleigh, Josh Naylor and more.