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On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett and Jim Moore react to the breaking news from ESPN talking about the NBA announcing next week that the league will take a vote in New York at the Board of Governors meeting to decide where to officially start negotiating with potential owners in Seattle and Las Vegas for expansion. Tim Booth, Seattle Times, joins Puck and Jim to give more information and context to the NBA to Seattle report.  Tim covers all NBA stories for the Times and will be in New York next week covering the meetings.After Puck says goodbye to Tim and Jim he touches in on Randy Arozarena's terrible statement and also puts blame on the Mariners organization. Fans at The Players tournament were embarrassing.  And, why does it look like Team USA is not having fun at the WBC?“On This Day…”    NFL players reinstated after gambling scandal Puck wraps up with, “Hey, what the Puck!?”   Too much military in our sports (1:00) Puck and Jim (8:00) Tim Booth, Seattle Times (32:22) Puck on Randy's ridiculous statement, NBA return, and fans at The Players being dumb    (52:29) “On this Day…”  (1:00:14) “Hey, What the Puck!?”

Bump and Stacy are joined by Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times to get his thoughts on how the Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena World Baseball Classic drama will affect the team and what he's seen from the team at Spring Training, they give you their thoughts on the NBA voting on Seattle as an expansion market and JP Crawford’s injury in Headline Rewrites, they bring you the biggest stories around the NFL, including the Chiefs picking up new backup QB Justin Fields, and they give an update on a player being mocked to the Seahawks in the Draft. 

The income tax heads to Bob Ferguson’s desk. Seattle Times cartoonist Dave Horsey reduces female officials to ‘Barbies,’ brands Jewish Stephen Miller ‘Mein Kampf Ken.’ President Trump offers life advice to young people. // Big Local: An Edmonds sushi restaurant is having some refigeration issues after copper pipes. Snowy conditions are causing problems at SeaTac airport. // Fridays with Jake Skorheim

Bob and Dave are joined by Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times live in Peoria to discuss what he’s seen down at Mariners Spring Training so far and the Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena drama at the World Baseball Classic, and they hear what Seahawks Linebacker Ernest Jones said about the Maxx Crosby trade drama. 

A resentful Brady is back on a Friday to talk about the middle-school drama plaguing the Mariners right now.Cal snubs Randy. Randy says mean things about Cal. Cal says nice things about Randy. Randy ignores them and posts interesting things on Instagram.Brady makes 10 points about the whole thing and then talks with Ryan Divish from the Press Box at Sloan Park after Mariners and Cubs from Thursday. And yes, they talk about more than just Cal-Randy.

On today' Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by the Go-2-Guy Jim Moore discuss the Randy Arozarena and Cal Raleigh situation after Cal spoke to the media. Do we think everything is ok?  Also, big time blunder from Team USA and manager Mark DeRosa.  Can he recover from it?  Lastly, we now know why the Cougs didn't fire David Riley. Ryan Divish, Seattle Times, “Inside Pitch” joins Puck  to discuss the drama surrounding Randy Arozarena and Cal Raleigh. Will this impact the upcoming season and did Randy cross the line?  Full episode with Divish available for Puck's Posse members. Join today at PuckSports.com for just $5/month.  If you can't afford the price, send an email at Puck@PuckSports.com “On this Day….”  The day play ended in sports Puck wraps up with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”   Goodbye Howard Schultz (1:00) Puck and Jim (1:00:27) Ryan Divish (1:21:06) “On This Day…” (1:25:01)  “Hey, What the Puck!” 

Bump and Stacy are joined by Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times to get his thoughts on the Seahawks biggest free agency moves and the decision to keep Rashid Shaheed in Seattle, they answer your questions about NFL Quarterback contracts and what the Seahawks will do at Wide Receiver in Four Down Territory, they hear what Cal Raleigh said about the World Baseball Classic controversy between him and Randy Arozarena in The Timeline, and they hear even more Seahawks disrespect. 

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 a library levy proposal that's 87% larger than the last 7-year measure, a plan to regulate automated license plate readers, a major expansion of shelter for Seattle's homeless population, more measures to push back on potential immigration crackdowns in Seattle, and a nagging backlog of cases for the City Attorney's office. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!This episode of Seattle News, Views & Brews is presented by Phillips Law Firm. Injured? Their Seattle personal injury lawyers will fight for what you really deserve. 

Aaron and Jeremiah talk about the win again St. Louis and dig into the Sounders current center back situation: it's a bit dicey at the moment. Tim Booth joins Jeremiah to dig a bit into what he reported on the grass going into Lumen Field ahead of this summer's World Cup. To wrap the episode up Aaron rejoins Jeremiah and they preview the upcoming series against the Whitecaps for Concacaf Champions Cup.Follow Tim Booth on BlueSky and the Seattle Times.Sponsor

Aaron and Jeremiah talk about the win again St. Louis and dig into the Sounders current center back situation: it's a bit dicey at the moment. Tim Booth joins Jeremiah to dig a bit into what he reported on the grass going into Lumen Field ahead of this summer's World Cup. To wrap the episode up Aaron rejoins Jeremiah and they preview the upcoming series against the Whitecaps for Concacaf Champions Cup.Follow Tim Booth on BlueSky and the Seattle Times.Sponsor

In 2022, the city of Seattle began sending less-urgent 911 callers to speak with nurse navigators who decide the next steps. The city says it’s going well and reduces strain on emergency rooms and ambulances. Now, a wrongful death lawsuit is raising concerns about response times. Seattle Times reporter Daniel Beekman’s been investigating. He'll talk about what he found. Read more here. 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 welcomes the Go-2-Guy back Jim Moore!!  Mrs. Go-2 is back from the hospital and is doing much better.  The boys chat about someone in the comments section on YouTube hating on Puck's hats and Seahawks free agency news. Bob Condotta, Seattle Times joins the show and gives his instant reaction to Ken Walker leaving for the Chiefs, Coby Bryant going to the Bears and what else Seattle may lose.  Also, where will they turn to find their next running back and is next years starter on the roster?After Bob leaves, Puck and Jim continue to react to the free agency departures and the fact that a lot of running backs are off the board.  In addition, they learn from John Canzano that David Riley is coming back for another season and they can't figure out why?  They recap the Colfax high school boys basketball teams incredible season after they lost their coach to cancer, an epic chase down in the LA marathon and a moment that a 17 year old high school pitcher will never forget in the WBC. “On This Day…”    The Boz and Mike Leach! Puck wraps up with, “Hey, what the Puck!?”   Losing Ken Walker hurts (1:00) Puck (15:00) Bob Condotta, Seattle Times (24:20) Puck and Jim recap Ken Walker and Coby Bryant leaving in FA and  react to David Riley returning to coach the Cougs, HS hoops tourney, LA marathon, and the WBC. (1:01:03) “On this Day…”  (1:08:40) “Hey, What the Puck!?”

Feliks Banel's guest on this BONUS EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY is Margo Vansynghel, Arts Economy Reporter for The Seattle Times. Margo Vansynghel published two stories last week about layoffs at Seattle area arts & culture non-profit organizations: the 5th Avenue Theatre and Pacific Science Center. CASCADE OF HISTORY spoke with Ms. Vansynghel on Monday, March 9, 2026 to ask if these layoffs - along with job losses last year at Seattle International Film Festival - are a sign of more trouble ahead for the arts & culture sector of the economy in Seattle, King County and Puget Sound, and - if trouble is indeed ahead - if any entity is doing anything about it. "Seattle's Pacific Science Center lays off staff" by Margo Vansynghel: https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/movies/seattles-pacific-science-center-lays-off-staff/ "Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre lays off staff, launches fundraising push" by Margo Vansynghel: https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/theater/seattles-5th-avenue-theatre-lays-off-staff-launches-fundraising-push/ Links to more information as well as images related to most topics discussed on the show are often available at the CASCADE OF HISTORY Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/cascadeofhistory CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via flagship station SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via www.space101fm.org. The radio station broadcasts from studios at historic Magnuson Park – located in the former Master-at-Arms' quarters in the old Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms and never miss regular weekly episodes of Sunday night broadcasts as well as frequent bonus episodes. "LIKE" the Cascade of History Facebook page and get updates and other stories throughout the week, and advance notice of live remote broadcasts taking place in your part of the Old Oregon Country.

In this episode, we discuss the history and appeal of concept albums with Bill Kopp, author of What's the Big Idea: 30 Great Concept Albums (HoZac Books). Music has always been a vehicle for telling stories – of love and heartbreak, of history and fantasy, and much more. Sometimes the stories can be related in a tuneful single lasting under three minutes. In other cases, beginning in the late ‘60s, these stories could unfold across a dozen interconnected songs, an audio movie or novel on four or more sides of vinyl. In time, these bodacious pieces would become a genre unto themselves – Concept Albums -- some beloved, some the object of seemingly endless ridicule. Kopp's book chronicles a wide range, from early entries like Jethro Tull's Thick As A Brick and The Turtle Battle of the Bands to William Shatner's Ponder the Mystery and Drive-By Trucker's Southern Rock Opera. More info can be found in my earlier review here: https://nysmusic.com/2025/12/31/musics-big-idea-the-concept-album-chronicled-in-new-book/ "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. Occasionally, the host is joined by notable musicians who have written about their careers. Recent guests have included eccentric British singer-songwriter Robyn Hitchcock, Roxy Music's Phil Manzanera, Traffic co-founder Dave Mason, and Moon Zappa. Expect a great conversation and a playlist of great music to go with it.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, the jazz ensemble Hari Karaoke Trio of Doom 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.

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a Shohei Ohtani survey, early WBC action, Andrew McCutchen’s new team, Payton Tolle’s triple-digits t-shirt, ABS-driven changes to Alex Bregman’s and Bo Naylor’s listed heights, wonky player cards, why teams start spring training days so early, Dodgers pitching problems, and the prevalence of inventive slides, then preview the 2026 Seattle Mariners (50:22) with The Seattle Times’ Ryan Divish, and the 2026 Miami Marlins (1:34:43) with MLB.com’s Christina De Nicola, plus a few postscript updates (2:17:42). 2026 EW Season Preview Series ALBALCHWATHBOSCLEHOUNYYDETLAATBRKCRSEATORMINTEX NLATLCHCARIMIACINCOLNYMMILLADPHIPITSDPWSNSTLSFG .intro-team, .intro-team td { font-family: lato, Arial, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 20px; } .intro-team .intro-header { /*display: none;*/ text-align: center; } .team-lg { text-align: center; width: 100%; } /* [class^="team-box-"] > div { display: inline-block; width: 48%; } [class^="team-box-"] > div table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; } [class^="team-box-"] > div td { background-color: #efefef; border: 1px solid #ccc; line-height: 2; text-align: center; cursor: default; } [class^="team-box-"] > div a { color: #000; text-decoration: none; display: block; width: 100% } [class^="team-box-"] > div a:hover { color: #50ae26; } [class^="team-box-"] > div a.link-inactive { color: #aaa; } */ Audio intro: Justin Peters, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial 1: Cory Brent, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial 2: Tom Rhoads, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Alex Glossman and Ali Breneman, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to YouGov survey Link to Team USA vs. Rockies recap Link to WBC soundtrack story Link to MLBTR on McCutchen Link to Speier on Tolle Link to Tolle max velos Link to in-season velo data 1 Link to in-season velo data 2 Link to in-season velo article Link to 2025 info on height changes Link to 2025 Naylor page Link to 2026 Naylor page Link to 2024 Bregman page Link to 2025 Bregman page Link to 2026 Bregman page Link to 2024 Lux page Link to 2025 Lux page Link to wonky Ohtani card Link to wonky Judge card Link to wonky Bregman card Link to wonky Naylor card Link to email about giant player Link to early starts post Link to Baumann on Sasaki Link to FG World Series odds Link to Crizer on slides Link to Sam on slides Link to Naylor’s inclusiveness comments Link to team payrolls page Link to Mariners offseason tracker Link to Mariners depth chart Link to “Boys Podcast” SNL skit Link to Ryan’s author archive Link to Marlins offseason tracker Link to Marlins depth chart Link to Christina on Marlins’ elimination Link to Christina on Alcantara’s outing Link to “catcher’s balk” Link to Christina on pitch-calling Link to 2025 Marlins Pythag/BaseRuns Link to 2025 team RP WAR Link to 2025 team RP WPA Link to Pérez nickname article Link to grievance avoidance article Link to Lauren’s NL East post Link to Christina’s author archive Link to ball/strike ejections article Link to Brewers challenges tweet Link to Tango’s challenges tweet Link to Brewers challenges article Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Salk believes that the Mariners lineup is really set up well to play to the strength of its players, which is why we will likely see them use some platoons. Afterwards, they re-air their conversation with Adam Jude of The Seattle Times in which he breaks down him catching Andres Munoz, Mariners X-factors for 2026 and a lot more.

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The hour starts with funny listener voicemails for Here's The Thing. Then, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times joins the show to share the story of him catching Andres Munoz, along with what has jumped out to him at Spring Training, players that will be X-factors and more.

Seattle is in dire need of more housing density. The city also wants to be climate conscious in a warming world. Right now, those two goals are at odds with one another in some instances and it’s slowing the development of necessary middle housing. We’ll talk more about that with Seattle Times reporter Greg Kim. Read his reporting here. 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.

How many lies can the Seattle Times spew in a single article? Let's help them fact check. State senator caught in income tax lie. Bill dramatically expands the state AG's power. Florida focuses on helping kids work through disagreement with words, not violence.

On today' Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by the Go-2-Guy Jim Moore, who is back!  Mrs. Go-2 is on the hospital but doing great and we are happy he's back and talking about what a great husband he is and all the awards he should receive!  They sprinkle in a little sports with Ken Walker not being tagged by the Seahawks, Adam Jude's piece on Andres Munoz, Shane Lowry's choke job, and the future of David Riley at WSU. Ryan Divish, Seattle Times, “Inside Pitch” joins Puck for his weekly visit and it's a bonus because it's during the LIVE show and free to everyone instead of just for Puck's Posse!  They discuss Ryan Sloan, Adam Jude's piece on Munoz, J.P. Crawford's future and no real surprises with the 26-man roster. “On this Day….”   Big day in U.S. history !Puck wraps up with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”   Klint Kubiak will regret taking the Raiders job (1:00) Puck and Jim (35:50) Ryan Divish (1:03:36) “On This Day…” (1:06:30)  “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 a fast-approach maximum levy limit for the City of Seattle, Mayor Katie Wilson's call for budget cuts, the City Council's potential reversal of a controversial affordable housing decision after a legal clash with the Port of Seattle, a new transportation hub planned for Westlake Park, and concerns over transportation accessibility during World Cup matches in Seattle this summer. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!This episode of Seattle News, Views & Brews is presented by Phillips Law Firm. Injured? Their Seattle personal injury lawyers will fight for what you really deserve. 

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett opens the show with no Jim Moore, as the Go-2-Guy is at home taking care of Mrs. Go-2, who's not feeling well.  Puck opens the show discussing NFL free agency which is just a week away and the decision that the Seahawks will have with Ken Walker.  David Montgomery had been rumored as a trade target but he's off the table because he was traded to the Houston Texans. Puck heads to baseball to chat with Adam Jude of the Seattle Times and his excellent story he did on Andres Munoz and getting to experience catching one of his bullpens.  How did Adam survive a 100 mph fastball! They also discuss the latest Bryce Miller injury and the development of Ryan Sloan and Kade Anderson. Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftBlog.comwraps up the combine with Puck and chats about the players that stood out to him and the strength of this years class.  Are there options in the draft at running back?  The offensive line is loaded once again, will Seattle be active and is Fernando Mendoza an overrated prospect?“On This Day…”    Wilt scores a 100, plus, “Livin' on a prayer!” Puck wraps up with, “Hey, what the Puck!?”   The Colfax basketball community mourns (1:00) Puck (12:20) Adam Jude, Seattle Times (38:56) Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftBlog.com (1:15:54) “On this Day…”  (1:18:40) “Hey, What the Puck!?”

Bump and Stacy are joined by Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times live at Mariners Spring Training in Peoria to bring you the latest on Bryce Miller’s injury and Kade Anderson’s debut they answer your questions about how John Schneider watched the NFL Combine in Four Down Territory, they hear Washington Huskies running back Jonah Coleman’s viral moment in The Timeline, and they break down what Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said about his preparation process. 

Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer joins the show to talk about some of the younger guys in this organization that have a chance to make an impact in the foreseeable future, and who she has enjoyed getting to know while in camp // Need to Know: We got to see our first game with Brendan Donovan in a Mariners uniform, and he had a couple hits. John Schneider told the media that the 2025 draft class is stronger than this year’s, which is why he was more aggressive in the last draft and what the combine has turned into. The Kraken made some small moves after the All-Star Break / Olympics. // Brock & Salk talk about what they have enjoyed so far during their trip down to spring training, the back end bullpen pitchers that we are hoping can continue their dominance to help this team lock down wins. // The Seattle Times’ Ryan Divish joins the show to rank his top 5 things he loves!

On today' Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett and the Go-2-Guy Jim Moore start off the show laughing that the buyout for Cougars basketball coach David Riley is just $1M.  Both agree it's time to pay that off and move on.  They listen to a clip from John Canzano talking about how he thinks interim AD Jon Harlow will become the permanent AD at the school, but with a twist.  They also chat about Ken Walker's future and whether or not a deal gets done this week at the combine.  Puck plays a clip from his interview with Chris Daniels about the NBA possibly expanding by just one team and that team being Seattle.  The show is interrupted because Jim's dog threw up and Jim scrambles to clean up the mess and get his dog outside!After Jim says goodbye, Puck plays a long clip from his weekly Inside Pitch with Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times where they discuss “On this Day….”   Pistol Pete and the Nature Boy! Puck wraps up with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”  (1:00) Puck and Jim (45:50) Ryan Divish “Light” on Logan Gilbert's future (54:10) “On This Day…” (57:56)  “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 new efforts to frame the city's debate over surveillance camera technology, a clash between the City Council and the Mayor over new leadership for Seattle City Light, rising tensions over the city's 9-1-1 alternative responses, an approaching supplemental state budget deadline, and a new approach to Seattle's World Cup celebrations. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

We take another listen into our interview with Mariners manager Dan Wilson // Need to Know: The Mariners took the loss yesterday but Logan Gilbert and Colt Emerson were looking great at their positions. There is uncertainty within the Seahawks edge rushers with Demarcus Lawrence and Boye Mafe at the forefront of that. The kraken are back in action this week after all the Olympians return to their teams. // The Seattle Times’ Ryan Divish joins the show to talk about Andres Munoz and the bullpen he threw to fellow reporter Adam Jude. He also talks about the feeling in camp at spring training and the expectations they have. Who has impressed Ryan the most so far? 

On Tuesday's   Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett opens the show with quick thoughts on the Mariners, Cole Young, Tarik Skubal and the return of the Kraken to action this week. John Canzano, “The Bald Faced Truth” and JohnCanzano.comjoins Puck and they are all over the place from rules in sports and non-sports rules that they would like changed, our dislike for Uber Eats, the next AD at Washington State, his visit to Utah State and learning about an incredible hoops player, Jeff Bezo's ex-wife's interest in perhaps the Sonics and Seahawks, and why are universities and colleges so scared to share what they are paying their athletes?Chris Daniels, KOMO 4 sits down with Puck to chat about what's next for NBA expansion in Seattle.  How close are we and what does the proposed ownership group look like?  Also, what are the potential road blocks to expansion within the league and does Washington's new proposed “millionaire tax” stand in the way?  Also, what is Chris hearing on the front of the Seahawks sale?Puck heads to Indianapolis and chats with Bob Condotta, Seattle Times who has boots on the ground covering the NFL combine.  What is Bob hearing on the Ken Walker front, JSN wants to be the highest paid receiver in the league, who may buy the Seahawks and does the current situation with the sale impact any deals that the Seahawks may want to do?“On This Day…”   “The Miracle on Ice” group brings home the gold and Apple celebrates a birthday. Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”   Different attitudes and approaches by athletes from different sports (1:00) Puck (6:43) John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com (42:26) Chris Daniels, KOMO 4 (1:03:37) Bob Condotta, Seattle Times (1:19:04)  “On this Day….”  (1:24:48) “Hey, What the Puck!?” 

An unprecedented number of citizens have become engaged in the income tax debate. The Seattle Times and sporadic sanity. Blue state spending priorities. It doesn't take an expert to investigate fraud. Brutal beating at middle school over girl's alleged support for Trump. 

It's guys night at Rachel's house for the 100th episode AND 2 year anniversary! The very first episode was recorded at her house with Alex Halverson, so we felt it was only right to return to the living room with him. We recap the top business news stories and then at the end we bring in Nick Patri, audio engineer for the podcast and Rob Smith, the 4th guest on the pod, to reflect on the past two years of the show.Top Stories:1. Seattle Seahawks are for sale2. An old trolley might be coming back to Ballard3. Highspot merges with competitor Seismic4. Pacific Science Center to sell IMAX theater to Space NeedleGuests:Alex Halverson - Tech Reporter, Seattle Times (1st guest)Nick Patri - Audio Engineer and Podcast ConsultantRob Smith - Executive Editor, Formidable (4th guest)About 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

Have you ever heard the phrase "healthy competition?" Competing is often viewed as a positive: we are told that it motivates us, drives innovation, and helps us excel. But what if this approach were mistaken, and competition actually causes more harm than good? In this panel discussion, author Ruchika T. Malhotra will be joined by Ijeoma Oluo, Ekin Yasin, and La'Kita Williams to explore the central ideas of her new book, Uncompete: Rejecting Competition to Unlock Success. Author Ruchika Malhotra offers a different framework for success than what we are used to. Uncompete argues that competition leads to exhaustion, anxiety, burnout, and an isolating lack of community. It encourages a scarcity mindset and keeps us from reaching our true potential. Instead, Malhotra argues, we should be investigating this cultural norm and even rewriting it into ways that are likely unfamiliar, such as by tapping into benign envy or finding joy in other people's victories. Drawing on interviews as well as Malhotra's own experiences working with corporations as an inclusion strategist, Uncompete promotes a culture of collaboration and mutuality. The book offers that this approach leads not only to a happier workplace, but one more likely to succeed. Likewise, it can also lead to happier and healthier lives even outside of work. Malhotra subverts the dominant, dog-eat-dog paradigm and makes a radical argument: there is room for everyone at the table and everyone can succeed. Ruchika T. Malhotra is the founder of Candour, a global inclusion strategy firm that has worked with some of the world's biggest organizations. She is a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review and was a founding editor of The Establishment, a women-funded-and-led media website, has written for The New York Times, Forbes.com, TIME, Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, Quartz, The Seattle Times, and more. She was an adjunct faculty in Communications at University of Washington and Seattle University and is the author of INCLUSION ON PURPOSE: An Intersectional Approach to Creating a Culture of Belonging at Work, MIT Press' top selling book of 2022. Ijeoma Oluo is a Seattle-based writer, speaker, and internet yeller. She is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling first book, So You Want To Talk About Race, Mediocre, and Be a Revolution. Her work on race and gender has been published in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and NBC News; and she has been featured on The Daily Show and NPR's All Things Considered. Named on the TIME 100 Next list and The Root 100, she's been awarded the Harvard Humanist of the Year Award, the American Humanist Association's Feminist Humanist Award, Gender Justice League's Media Justice Award, and the Equal Opportunity Institute's Aubrey Davis Visionary Leadership Award. Dr. Ekin Yasin is a professor, researcher, and program leader with expertise in communication, emerging technologies, and leadership development. As Director of the Communication Leadership graduate program at the University of Washington, her work explores how technology transforms identity, storytelling, influence, and global communication. She collaborates with universities around the world on program development, AI-integrated curriculum design, and responsive education models that meet the needs of a shifting global landscape. La'Kita Williams is the Founder and Principal Strategist of CoCreate Work, a future-focused coaching and consulting company specializing in executive coaching and organizational development. She holds a Master's in Social Work and is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC). La'Kita developed the 5 Components of Inclusive Culture, a step-by-step framework to help organizations, small businesses, and emerging companies build responsive workplaces that put humans first. La'Kita teaches graduate courses in the Department of Communication Leadership at the University of Washington, including Resilient and Inclusive Leadership for The Future of Work. She has been quoted in the New York Times, written for Harvard Business Review and MSNBC Know your Value, and has appeared on numerous podcasts to discuss leadership and the future of work.

Breakdown of the Seattle Times' article on Jose A. Ferrer's possible game changing impact on the Seattle Mariners' bullpen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Seattle’s fentanyl disaster is so bad that Public Health offers drug overdose guides for dogs. Bob Ferguson continues to be deceitful about the ‘millionaire tax.’ // The Seattle Times has a hilarious piece about how to talk to your kids about ICE activity. // Stephen Colbert continues to throw a tantrum at CBS over his interview with James Talarico.

Salk is back from vacation and expresses his excitement for baseball to be back and what he'll be watching for at Spring Training. Later, they re-air their conversation with Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times to listen in on all of the things he's learned and picked up on so far in Peoria at Mariners Spring Training.

The Seattle Convention Center takes up more than one-point-five million square feet of real estate downtown. It brings the possibility of year-round tourism, and extra business for the surrounding hotels, bars and restaurants. Despite hosting more events than ever before, the corporation behind the convention center says the financial situation is “fragile.” Seattle Times Reporter David Kroman will tell us why. Read David’s story in the Seattle Times here. 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.

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 Mayor Katie Wilson's first State of the City address, including her evolving position on surveillance cameras and homelessness response, a City Council plan to block ICE from building new jails in Seattle, and new concerns about the Seattle Police Department after a "sentinel report" regarding its response to a rally and counterprotest at Cal Anderson Park. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

Plenty of Mariners have started to turn heads at Spring Training, including some prospects. So Brock and Lefko talk through it all. Later, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times joins the show to share what he's seen at heard from Spring Training so far, including but not limited to Brendan Donovan, Colt Emerson and Ryan Sloan.

On Friday's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett, Jim Moore are joined by Chris Egan from Italy and Egan tells Puck and Jim how it was watching the Super Bowl at 3am from a Milan bar!  They also talked about Ernest Jones and what he said at the rally and Jim's column about the searing from Jones, plus, Puck needs the NBC commentators to explain curling to the viewers more! Tim Booth, Seattle Times, joins the boys to talk NBA expansion to Seattle.  The All-Star game is taking place this weekend will we hear any news on that front? What does Tim think the realistic timeline is for the the return of the team if they do announce it this summer?PuckSports handicapper TroyWins.comjoins Puck and Jim to look ahead to future bets in the NFL and the Seahawks.  Plus, the Mariners chances at the World Series, the betting favorite for the Masters, and March Madness favorites.  “The Last Word” with Bob Condotta, Seattle Times joins Puck to put the finishing touches on the season and look ahead what's next.  The Seahawks will have big decisions to make in free agency and Bob and Puck look ahead to the future and the championship window that is open for this team and how they compare and contrast to the last Super Bowl team. “On this Day….”   Two legendary coaches celebrate birthdays and so does one of the best receivers! Puck wraps up the show with “Hey, What the Puck!?”    Not everyone liked what Ernest Jones said and that's ok. (1:00) PME Show with Puck, Jim Moore and Chris Egan (18:12) Tim Booth, Seattle Times joins PME to discuss NBA expansion news in Seattle (32:16) Jim and Puck say goodbye to Egan and talk about Jim's article on Ernest Jones and his swearing ( 42:27 ) PuckSports handicapper TroyWins.com (57:55) Jim and Puck laugh at David Riley and Danny Sprinkle and who will get fired first ( 1:11:27 ) Bob Condotta, Seattle Times ( 1:45:16 ) “On This Day….” ( 1:47:45 ) “Hey, What the Puck!?” 

The Seattle Times’ Ryan Divish joins the show to recap the Mariners offseason and previews Mariners spring training that is only a week away! He also talks about the Mariners prospects that he is looking forward to seeing in camp. // Four Down Territory: 1st Down: Who has reminded you that you need to specialize in a skill in the NFL? 2nd Down: What could be concerning when it comes to the Seahawks OC position? 3rd Down: Where can the Seahawks improve? 4th Down: Anything stand out from Kalyn Kahler? // It’s time for our season recap matchup between Bump & Curtis in Season, Season, Season! // What I Need To Know 

Jeffrey Epstein relied heavily on his longtime pilot, Larry Visoski, to handle a range of logistical tasks that went far beyond simply flying his planes. According to court testimony and investigative reporting, Visoski purchased surveillance equipment at Epstein's direction, including hidden cameras that were allegedly concealed inside everyday objects such as Kleenex boxes. The intent, as described in multiple civil proceedings tied to Epstein's trafficking operation, was to quietly record activity inside his properties without alerting guests. These devices were reportedly placed in bedrooms and other private areas within residences like his Manhattan townhouse and Palm Beach estate, reinforcing long-standing allegations that Epstein used surveillance as leverage. The suggestion has been that Epstein treated information as currency—gathering compromising material on powerful visitors who passed through his homes. While Visoski has maintained that he was following orders and was unaware of criminal intent, his role in procuring equipment has drawn scrutiny as part of the broader enterprise. The existence of hidden recording devices has been cited by victims' attorneys as evidence of a calculated, systematic operation rather than impulsive misconduct. It feeds into the larger portrait of Epstein as someone obsessed with control, secrecy, and insurance against exposure.The Kleenex-box concealment detail is particularly disturbing because it illustrates the deliberate effort to disguise surveillance in objects no one would question. This aligns with broader allegations that Epstein wired his properties with cameras positioned to capture intimate encounters. Survivors and investigators have long argued that Epstein's power stemmed not just from wealth, but from the potential kompromat he could hold over influential figures. Although definitive proof of how any recordings were used remains limited in the public record, the pattern of hidden monitoring has become a recurring theme in lawsuits and depositions tied to his estate. Visoski himself was granted immunity in exchange for cooperation during certain proceedings, underscoring how deeply embedded staff members were in Epstein's day-to-day operations. Ultimately, the surveillance allegations contribute to the image of Epstein not merely as a trafficker, but as an operator who understood the strategic value of secrets. The hidden cameras in Kleenex boxes symbolize the covert infrastructure that many believe underpinned his ability to maintain influence for so long.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein directed aide to obtain hidden video cameras | The Seattle Times

Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank vows to defy Olympia over the new car tab crackdown. Mark Zuckerberg is fleeing California because of taxes—Washington Democrats should take note. Everett is attempting to remedy a speeding problem. // LongForm: GUEST: UW atmospheric scientist Cliff Mass debunks the Seattle Times' mininformation about climate change, snowpack, and drought. // Quick Hit: The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rules that immigrants who are in the U.S. without official permission—meaning they weren't legally admitted at a border or port—must be kept in detention for the entire time their deportation case is being decided. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) is looking into voter fraud in a crucial battleground state.

Two bills that would have prevented abuse of a state housing program stall out in Washington state. Advocates for “inclusion” sure like excluding girls. The Seattle Times makes its case for government funding with a riveting story about a bush. The female sex once again gets blamed for a mass shooting. 

The retail operator for Eddie Bauer’s North American stores has filed for bankruptcy. Depending on how things turn out, the outdoor gear brand could see the closure of nearly 200 stores across the United States and Canada. The Seattle Times also reports that the company's store operator plans to close its headquarters in Seattle and lay off 60 workers. This isn’t the first sign of trouble for the Seattle-based business, which faced bankruptcy proceedings in 2003 and 2009. This latest filing won’t affect the company’s wholesale, manufacturing or online operations -- so it’s not like the brand’s going away completely. But the news still feels pretty big…. Because once upon a time, not too long ago, Eddie Bauer was a premiere spot for outdoor gear. It outfitted the first American to summit Mount Everest. And there was a time when it was quite the fashion statement to walk into work with an Eddie Bauer puffer. As the company faces an uncertain future, we decided to reflect on its legacy. Guests: Clara Berg, a fashion historian and Curator of Collections at MOHAI. Related links: Our Story – Eddie Bauer Eddie Bauer to close its Seattle headquarters, lay off 60 workers | The Seattle Times Eddie Bauer: From Outdoor Staple to Bankruptcy Watch - Business Insider Retail operator of Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy, will keep stores open during restructuring | AP News Eddie Bauer store operator files for bankruptcy, seeks sale | Reuters 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.

Many men over 40 take their health seriously but feel confused, frustrated, or quietly concerned about changes in their sex life.   In this episode, Ted speaks with human sexuality expert Dr. Nicole McNichols about how stress, sleep, anxiety, body image, and relationship dynamics shape sexual health. They explore why common explanations like testosterone or blood flow often miss the bigger picture, and how unrealistic expectations fueled by culture and pornography can undermine confidence and desire.   This conversation reframes sex as an essential part of overall health and longevity, offering a more grounded, evidence-based way to think about intimacy, performance, and connection. Listen now.    Today's Guest  Dr. Nicole McNichols  Dr. Nicole McNichols is an internationally recognized professor of human sexuality, author, and speaker at the University of Washington, where her course The Diversity of Human Sexuality is the most popular in the school's history.  She is the coauthor of Human Sexuality in a Diverse Society and the author of You Could Be Having Better Sex: The Definitive Guide to a Happier, Healthier, and Hotter Sex Life. She writes for Psychology Today, The Seattle Times, and The Conversation, and lives in the Seattle area with her family.  Connect to Dr. Nicole McNichols  LinkedIn: Nicole McNichols  Website: nicolethesexprofessor.com   Book: You Could Be Having Better Sex: The Definitive Guide to a Happier, Healthier, and Hotter Sex Life    You'll learn:   Why sexual health is a powerful but overlooked marker of overall wellbeing and longevity  How stress, poor sleep, anxiety, and body image issues quietly reduce desire and performance  Why pornography myths create unrealistic expectations that fuel insecurity and pressure  How emotional connection, self-growth, and planned intimacy support a healthier sex life    What Ted and Julie discuss:  (00:00) Introduction  (01:30) Meet Dr. Nicole McNichols  (02:30) The Connection Between Health and Sex  (05:30) Understanding the Pleasure Cycle  (12:47) The Impact of Pornography on Sexual Health  (24:31) Addressing Porn Use and Relationship Dynamics  (31:51) The Importance of Planning Intimacy  (36:07) Addressing the Root Causes of Sexual Issues  (37:47) The Role of Therapy in Sexual Health  (39:14) Final Thoughts and Upcoming Episodes  (39:37) The Importance of Self-Growth in Relationships  (59:27) Planning Intimacy and Pleasure  (63:19) Conclusion and Final Thoughts 

On Friday's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett, Jim Moore are joined by Chris Egan who is in Italy covering the Olympics.  The boys are all over the place and Egan is living his best life drinking wine and eating pasta…he may never come home!   Egan tells us where he is watching the game and what he's covering at the olympics.  Special guests make an appearance with Chris and they all look like they have been over served! PuckSports handicapper TroyWins.comjoins Puck and Jim to go over all the prop bets and he makes his pick for the Super Bowl! “The Last Word” with Bob Condotta, Seattle Times joins Puck to give his final word on the game and what has stood out to him during the week.  Bob gives his thoughts on how he thinks the game is going to play out and why the Seahawks will come out on top. Also, news on the potential Seahawks sale and why Klint Kubiak took the Raiders job. “On this Day….”   Ted Williams, Daryl Strawberry and the Portland Trail BlazersPuck wraps up the show with “Hey, What the Puck!?”    The Seahawks will win because they simply have the better players (1:00) PME Show with Puck, Jim Moore and Chris Egan (24:54) PuckSports handicapper TroyWins.com (42:41) Bob Condotta, Seattle Times (1:10:18) “On This Day….” (1:13:33) “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

Bump and Stacy are joined by Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times to get you ready for the Seahawks and Patriots Super Bowl LX matchup, they answer your questions about the big game and last night’s NFL honors in Four Down Territory, Bump and Curtis face off in a trivia showdown about the big game in SUPER BOWL SUPER BOWL SUPER BOWL, and they wrap up the week by telling you what you need to know! 

Valentine’s Day is on a Saturday this year. If you’re planning to head out on your own or with your love, stick around. Seattle Times food critic Tan Vin is here with some suggestions for dining out. 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 episode of Talking Real Money, Don and Tom dig into the Washington State pension system's heavy exposure to private equity, sparked by Jason Zweig's Wall Street Journal reporting and a Seattle Times investigation. They explain why high fees, opaque valuations, and lack of liquidity make private equity especially dangerous for public retirement funds—and why Washington leads the nation in risk. The conversation expands to compare pension strategies across states, question governance and oversight, and warn retirees about the real-world consequences of excessive risk. Later, the hosts respond to a listener trapped in a high-fee, actively managed portfolio and variable annuity, illustrating how costs and complexity quietly erode wealth. The show wraps with practical retirement guidance inspired by Warren Buffett—simplify and protect—plus a discussion of converting mutual funds to ETFs for greater efficiency. 0:04 Show open, call-in invitation, and setup on private equity 0:32 Jason Zweig's WSJ reporting on private equity fees and markups 1:25 Washington State pension's heavy private equity exposure 3:23 Valuation and liquidity problems in private equity 4:35 Breakdown of WA pension assets (private equity + real estate) 5:18 Risks of market downturns and illiquidity 6:25 Who's overseeing the pension fund and their qualifications 7:06 Concerns for Washington retirees and contributors 8:28 Board “experts” and potential conflicts of interest 9:55 Difficulty exiting private equity investments 11:06 Questioning reported 12.3% returns vs public markets 11:59 Call for political accountability and reform 12:50 Comparison to states using mostly public index funds 13:35 Why private equity suffers most in downturns 14:22 Comparison of pension private equity exposure by state 15:58 Rebalancing and “emperor's clothes” concern 17:07 Caller Luke reacts to pension risks 18:11 Promotion of RetireMeet and retirement education 19:22 Warren Buffett's retirement advice: simplify and protect 20:28 Risk reduction and advisor role in retirement 21:26 Fiduciary standards and conflicts of interest 22:55 Emphasis on simple, protective portfolios 23:07 Caller Jane asks about high advisory fees 24:40 Discussion of “active management” risks 26:12 Review of proposed funds and red flags 29:57 Analysis of high-fee, high-turnover portfolio 30:57 Concentration and volatility concerns 32:16 Variable annuity warning signs 33:37 Commission conflicts and surrender charges 33:57 Recommendation to change advisors 34:56 Recap of excessive fees and risks 36:33 Importance of honest warnings vs future losses 37:48 Question on converting Vanguard mutual funds to ETFs 38:52 Advantages of ETFs: cost, tax efficiency, liquidity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson unveils a plan to obstruct ICE. Guest: Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank. // Big Local: Parents of Oak Harbor Elementary School are raising concerns about a lack of traffic safety. The Seattle Times goes into a moral panic over an illegal immigrant being arrested in Shoreline. // You Pick the Topic: Jake Skorheim on Trump Accounts, college debt, and retirement.