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Bob and Dave are joined by Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times to get his thoughts on Cal Raleigh’s return to the Mariners, how Logan Gilbert looked in last night’s start, the impressive start to Colt Emerson’s career, and the Mariners’ new Piggyback pitching plan. 

Artificial intelligence is listening to emergency callers along with 911 dispatchers in Seattle. The technology is supposed to make emergency calls more efficient, but its effectiveness is unclear and legal experts have concerns. Seattle Times reporter Daniel Beekman is here to tell us more. 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.

Bump and Stacy discuss the Mariners series against the Nationals, they talk about Knicks winning game five 94-09 agaisnt the San Antonio Spurs, and the US Men's National team beat Paraguay 4-1 in Headline Rewrites, Seattle Times' Tim Pool stops by to talk about USMNT and the World Cup and discuss whether being a "Winner" skill or luck. 

Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Seattle Times editorial writer and columnist Claudia Rowe, Seattle Channel host and producer, co-host of Seattle News, Views, and Brews podcast Brian Callanan, and longtime Seattle radio host Dave RossSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we bring you Part 2 of Monday's Episode 632 in which we are inspired by a recent article, the Seattle Times to predict what Seattleites would enjoy in Rome based on what they like to do in Seattle. Listen in to get ideas and tips for what to see and do on your trip to Rome (whether you're from Seattle or not), and you might be surprised to discover just how many things Rome and Seattle have in common! If you haven't already, be sure to listen to Part 1 first! ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our 4th annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is taking place this year from 1 to 7 November 2026! If you'd like to be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more here. AD-FREE LISTENING: After well over 10 years on the air with little-to-no advertising, in 2026 we have finally made the difficult decision that this completely independent and self-funded show is no longer sustainable without it. HOWEVER! If you join us on Patreon, for as little as $3 per month, you will have access to all new episodes completely ad-free! ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. GET TWO BONUS EPISODES PER MONTH: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life at the $5 per month level or above, and you will have access to two all-new (and sometimes wacky) bonus episodes every single month. As well as ad-free listening, occasional live meet-ups, and access to our chat community. Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us on Facebook or Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!

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 tension between the Seattle City Council and Mayor Wilson over the proper response to gun violence on Aurora Avenue North, the Council's attempt to change a city ordinance that would allow better deployment of its CARE 911 alternative teams, the use of surveillance cameras during the World Cup, a report on police officer hiring and retention that may point to a budget overspend, the huge demand for social housing with its first units opening this week, and new plans to combat fare evasion on local transit. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

Local beekeepers, gardeners, and native plant experts join in a conversation about turning your own backyard into a native ecosystem oasis. Learn about the benefits of mason bees, the importance of best-gardening practices to protect Puget Sound salmon, and how you can make a difference in keeping our city climate change resilient. Featuring Dave Hunter, author of Mason Bee Revolution: How the Hardest Working Bee Can Save the World One Backyard at a Time, along with panelists Jessi Bloom, Bill Thorness, Kim M. Camara, and Swil Kanim, this event hopes to empower everyone to play a part in rebuilding healthy pollinator networks — and securing a thriving, sustainable planet. Dave Hunter is the founder of the Orchard Bee Association and Crown Bees, which helps people support pollinators with the right supplies, expert guidance, and easy-to-follow programs. His work has been featured in Urban Farm, The Seattle Times, NPR, and more. He lives in Woodinville, Washington. Visit him online at crownbees.com or on Instagram @crown_bees Jessi Bloom is an ecological landscape designer, author, arborist, and teacher. Over the years, she has worn many hats professionally, helping thousands of land stewards with consulting and design/build work, and educating through books and educational events. Jessi started NW Bloom EcoLogical Services, based in Woodinville, WA, in 2000 to innovate and emphasize awareness of permaculture, sustainable landscape design, construction, and land management. The Seattle Times named her a "rockstar in the ecological gardening movement," where her leadership led NW Bloom to numerous environmental awards. She sits on the advisory committee for the WA State Dept. of Natural Resources Urban Forestry Programs, where her decades as a private sector arborist serve in behalf of the PNW ISA (International Society of Arboriculture). Bill Thorness is a writer and gardener who's been doing both in Seattle since the mid-1980s. He is the author of Cool Season Gardener: Extend the Harvest, Plan Ahead, and Grow Vegetables Year Round and Edible Heirlooms: Heritage Vegetables for the Maritime Garden, and writes for many regional publications, including The Seattle Times. He is also a King County Master Gardener. Kim M. Camara serves as Executive Director of Windz of Change Alliance, based in Seattle for over 25 years. Kim is a visionary collectively working with Indigenous inter-Tribal community peoples on contemporary and traditional sacred pathways. Her roles interweave project developer, grant writer, teacher/educator, choreographic and event producer, visual design artist, and youth mentor. With a focus on imparting knowledge, bridging, engaging, and inspiring creative leadership and relationships, she advocates the Windz vision to respectfully bridge and strengthen Indigenous Tribal community Peoples, Presence, Place, Sacred Spaces and Relationships. Accomplishment activities encompass artistic cultural heritage events, eco-cultural parks activation installations, presentations, and workshops, festivals, art shows, youth teaching, and artist opportunity referrals and granting assistance. Swil Kanim is a U.S. Army veteran, storyteller, actor, and classically trained violinist from Washington State. A board member of the Seattle Symphony, he blends original compositions with powerful stories drawn from his life and heritage, inspiring audiences nationwide. His music and compositions are the direct result of a well-supported public school music program, which he credits for nurturing his artistry. Swil Kanim is the recipient of the Woodring College Professional Excellence Award, the Bellingham Mayor's Arts Award, and has been recognized as a Certified Virtuoso Violinist by the Whatcom Chapter of the Washington Music Educators Association. In 2008, he was also honored to perform with His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Seeds of Compassion event in Seattle. Buy the Book Mason Bee Revolution: How the Hardest Working Bee Can Save the World One Backyard at a Time (2nd edition) Third Place Books

Bump and Stacy are joined by Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times to get his thoughts on what the Mariners will do with Andres Munoz following his latest blown save, JP Crawford’s IL stint, and the Josh Naylor drama with the Tigers, they answer your questions about the NFL’s international slate and the Seahawks’ new offense in Four Down Territory, they look at some of the culture shock from international World Cup fans, and they wrap up the show by telling you what you need to know! 

In a recent article, the Seattle Times attempts to predict what Seattleites would enjoy in Rome based on what they like to do in Seattle. But, frankly, as Roman Seattleites ourselves, we think we can do a better job with this topic. Listen in to get ideas and tips for what to see and do on your trip to Rome (whether you're from Seattle or not), and you might be surprised to discover just how many things Rome and Seattle have in common! Turns out we had so much to say, this episode turned into a two-parter! Tune in on Wednesday 10 June to hear Part 2! ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our 4th annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is taking place this year from 1 to 7 November 2026! If you'd like to be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more here. AD-FREE LISTENING: After well over 10 years on the air with little-to-no advertising, in 2026 we have finally made the difficult decision that this completely independent and self-funded show is no longer sustainable without it. HOWEVER! If you join us on Patreon, for as little as $3 per month, you will have access to all new episodes completely ad-free! ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. GET TWO BONUS EPISODES PER MONTH: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life at the $5 per month level or above, and you will have access to two all-new (and sometimes wacky) bonus episodes every single month. As well as ad-free listening, occasional live meet-ups, and access to our chat community. Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affiliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on Apple Podcasts so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us on Facebook or Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!

Feliks Banel's guests on this very special ENCORE BROADCAST of CASCADE OF HISTORY are singer/songwriter Jon Pontrello and retired Seattle Times journalist (and maritime lyricist) Jack Broom. Jon performs several of his original songs of the sea on this episode, including a tribute to Peter Bevis, the late Seattle artist who brought home the old streamline ferry KALAKALA from Ketchikan in 1998. Jon also performs "Roll On, Kalakala" - a song based on "Roll On, Columbia" for which Jack Broom wrote special lyrics in 1998. Both Jon and Jack share the story of that song and how it was lost and then found, and how Jack wrote new lyrics to reflect the ultimately sad fate of the old ferry. We also hear get a live report from roving correspondent Ken Zick setting the record straight regarding Merchant's Café, before Jon plays a few more songs, and we listen to an old recording of "Ballad of the Cathlamet," another song for which Jack Broom wrote the lyrics. 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 Links to additional info related to this episode include: Jon Pontrello's website: https://jonpontrello.com/ Jack Broom's page at The Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/author/jack-broom/ Merchant's Café website: https://merchantscafeandsaloon.com/ This LIVE broadcast of CASCADE OF HISTORY was originally presented at 8pm Pacific Standard Time on Sunday, January 12, 2025 via SPACE 101.1 FM and streaming live via www.space101fm.org. The radio station is located at historic Magnuson Park - formerly Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. The encore broadcast was presented on Sunday, June 7, 2026. 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 of Reading Is Funktamental, we discuss the fascinating life of a true NYC music original, Brian Cullman, author of How to Prepare for the Past: Travels in Music & Times.New Yorker Brian Cullman is a true rock ‘n roll Zelig. Like the character from the Woody Allen film of the same name, Cullman has built friendships with a remarkable array of figures central to the past six decades of popular music, from Ed Sullivan, Lester Bangs, and Big Joe Turner to Joe Boyd, Bill Laswell, and the Master Musicians of Jajouka. Cullman's memories and adventures with this cast of noteworthy and often outlandish characters form the core of his entertaining new memoir, How to Prepare for the Past: Travels in Music & Time (Ze Books). Cullman's meetings with these names are presented in 37 concise, vivid vignettes over just 250 pages. I quickly devoured these highly readable snippets of life, music, and travel within about 48 hours. For more details, see the review I penned for NYSMusic.com https://nysmusic.com/2026/04/06/brian-cullmans-memoir-of-a-rock-n-roll-zelig/ "Reading is Funktamental" is a monthly one-hour podcast and radio 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.

In the summer of 2020, sixteen-year-old Antonio Mays Jr. traveled a thousand miles to join the racial justice movement of his generation. He arrived in Seattle during the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest, known as CHOP. Less than a week later, he was shot and killed there. The case remains unsolved.In this eight-part series, hosts Sydney Brownstone of The Seattle Times and Will James of KUOW team up with NPR's Embedded to investigate Antonio's death. Alongside reporter David Gutman, they track down key figures and eyewitnesses from the night of the shooting and surface crucial evidence that has never been made public.Who bears responsibility for the shooting? And how did an idealistic protest for protecting Black lives turn into a circle of silence surrounding the killing of a Black teenager?The series premieres on Thursday, June 11. Support journalism like this by signing up for NPR+ at plus.npr.orgSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett begins the show talking about Russell Wilson saying goodbye to football and how he will be remembered in Seattle and whether or not he should be in the Hall of Fame. Puck than welcomes KJ-Arent's with Mitch Levy  joins Puck form the streets of Rome where they talk Russell Wilson, Mitch's desire to come home, the Mariners and his awful cell phone connection!!  This weeks show is free for everyone :) You can watch and listen to the full show during the LIVE Daily puck Drop, but once the live show is over, the full show is ONLY available for Puck's Posse members. Join today at PuckSports.com for just $5/month!  Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio discusses the ongoing negotiations between the players and Major League Baseball, the Mariners turnaround, surprise teams in the league and the trade prospects of Tarik Skubal, Yordan Alvarez and Mike Trout.  “Inside Pitch LITE” with Ryan Divish, Seattle Times.  Puck and Divish talk about Colt Emerson's emergence and how surprised he's done this well.  The full show show is available for Puck's Posse where they go more in depth on the past week, six-man rotation, the benefits of the piggyback and why Jhonny Pereda stays.  Join Puck's Posse for $5/month at PuckSports.com!! “On This Day….” The Seahawks arrive and the Big Unit is the last in MLB Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”  Russell Wilson is definitely a hall of famer (1:00) Puck (10:41) KJ-Arent's w/ Mitch Levy (29:45) Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio (48:50) Ryan Divish “LITE” ( 55:35) “On This Day….”( 57:57) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

Bump and Stacy are joined by Adam Jude of The Seattle Times to discuss the end of the Mariners’ eight game win streak and the latest on Cal Raleigh’s statue, they give you their thoughts on the NBA expansion and the Mariners’ top prospects in Headline Rewrites, they bring you the biggest stories around the NFL, including what a possible return for Aaron Donald could mean for the Seahawks this season, and they break down the questions this Mariners’ team still needs to answer. 

Seattle’s social housing test will soon become a reality. The city’s voter-approved Social Housing Developer is working to fill an apartment near Pike Place Market with mixed income tenants. The deadline to apply for a spot in the housing lottery is this Friday. Seattle Times real estate reporter Heidi Groover is here to fill us in. And make sure to join us this Saturday for a live taping of Seattle Now where Patricia Murphy will interview King County Executive Girmay Zahilay at the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival. Get tickets here. Use promo code SEATTLENOW to access a 20% discount. 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.

Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page. It’s our chance to talk about the latest news with a rotation of plugged-in journalists and guests, taking a look at the headlines from the weekend and the stories that we'll be following as the week moves forward. Guest: David Kroman, Seattle Times city hall reporter Related stories: Bob Kettle says Mayor Wilson is legally required to turn on CCTV cameras - Seattle Times Mayor Katie Wilson pitches sales tax increase for transit - Seattle Times Giant warehouse planned for Wild Waves property in Federal Way - Federal Way Mirror Car drives onto elevated light rail tracks in Seattle - KING5 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 NetworkSee 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 the Seattle Council's push for an emergency street closure ordinance to deal with gun violence on Aurora Avenue North, fallout from the recent Sound Transit light rail decision, a shakeup in Mayor Wilson's leadership team, a vacancy in city leadership that's rankling some affordable housing providers, and a new transit ballot measure that's double the cost of its predecessor. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

Have you ever wondered what it's really like within the walls of the CIA? What about the stories from the women who actually lived and worked within the walls from the 60's through today? And just how much of it is like James Bond? On today's episode of the podcast, former CIA Agent Christina Hillsberg stops by the show to discuss her book "Agents of Change: The women who transformed the CIA". It's a fascinating look into the world of the agency through the eyes of the women who directly effected change. Enjoy! About Christina Hillsberg Christina Hillsberg is a former CIA intelligence officer, keynote speaker, and USA Today bestselling author of Agents of Change: The Women Who Transformed the CIA and License to Parent: How My Career as a Spy Helped Me Raise Resourceful, Self-Sufficient Kids. She brings audiences inside the high-stakes world of espionage to reveal what it takes to break barriers, drive change, and redefine who gets to succeed. At the CIA, she wrote intelligence assessments for U.S. presidents and senior policymakers and later served in the Directorate of Operations, clandestinely collecting intelligence in the field. One of the Intelligence Community's few Swahili and Zulu linguists, she received multiple CIA Exceptional Performance Awards for her work. After her government service, she worked at Amazon before transitioning to writing and speaking full-time. Today, Christina translates these experiences into powerful, real-world insights on leadership, inclusion, and performance, showing organizations how diverse perspectives don't just strengthen culture, but drive better outcomes. Her writing has been featured in The Washington Post, The Seattle Times, Harvard Business Review, People Magazine, and more. About "Agents of Change" Years after her successful and impactful career at the CIA, Christina Hillsberg became enthralled with the stories of the trailblazing women who forged new paths within the Agency long before she began her career there in the aughts. These were women who sacrificed their personal lives, risked their safety, defied expectations, and boldly navigated the male-dominated spy organization. Through exclusive interviews with current and former female CIA officers, many of whom have never spoken publicly, Agents of Change tells an enthralling and, at times, disturbing story set against the backdrop of the evolving women's movement. It was the 1960s, a "secretarial" era, when women first gained a foothold and pushed against the one-dimensional, pop-culture trope of the sexy Cold War Bond Girl. Underestimated but undaunted, they fought their way, decade-by-decade, through adversity to the top of the spy game. Seamlessly weaving together the individual stories of these exceptional women, Hillsberg deftly tackles not just the fight for gender equality at the CIA, but the current dilemma the Agency faces when dealing with the culmination of a decades-long culture of sexual harassment and assault. Each chapter sheds a light on women's issues during that decade before bringing to life the stories of female CIA operations officers whose experiences were emblematic of that given era. In this fascinating and empowering chronicle, Hillsberg takes readers inside the Agency in a way that's never been done before, paying long overdue tribute to the survivors and thrivers, the indispensable groundbreakers, and defiant rabble-rousers who made the choice to change their lives and in turn, changed history.   Make sure to check out the Dtalkspodcast.com website! Thanks to Empire Toys for this episode of the podcast! Nostalgia is something everyone loves and Empire Toys in Keller Texas is on nostalgia overload.   With toys and action figures from the 70's, 80's, 90's, and today, Empire Toys is a one-stop-shop for a trip down memory lane and a chance to reclaim what was once yours (but likely sold at a garage sale)   Check out Empire Toys on Facebook, Instagram, or at TheEmpireToys.com AND Thanks to Self Unbound for this episode of the podcast: Your quality of life: physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, is a direct reflection of the level of abundant energy, ease, and connection your nervous system has to experience your life!    At Self Unbound, your nervous system takes center stage as we help unbind your limited healing potential through NetworkSpinal Care.    Access the first steps to your Unbound journey by following us on Facebook, Instagram, or at www.selfunbound.com  

On this episode we're joined by Dominic Di Palermo. Dominic just graduated from Western Kentucky University where he worked on both the student newspaper and the campus lifestyle magazine. He's also an intern at the Chicago Tribune and was a contributor to a project that won the Tribune a 2026 Pulitzer Prize for local reporting. The award was "For its powerful coverage of the Trump administration's militarized immigration sweep of the city that described in vivid, muscular prose how the siege-like incursion of ICE agents unified Chicagoans in resistance."Dominic talked about his variety of experiences with photography, from taking pictures of a young girl being taken into custody, to shooting local events and sports. He explained why empathy is an important trait for any photojournalist and he provided tips for aspiring journalists.Dominic's salutes: Photographers for the Boston Globe, Seattle Times, and those in Washington D.C.Photo of the girl being taken into custodyhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DPUcbWyDoCz/?img_index=1Photo of symphony conductorhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DHBgAjpMnKC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Photo of an athlete screaminghttps://www.instagram.com/p/DEk_GPaSxHL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Subscribe to our newsletter hereYou can find all our episode guides for teachers and professors here,Please support your local public radio station: adoptastation.orgThank you for listening. You can e-mail me at journalismsalute@gmail.com Visit our website: thejournalismsalute.org  Mark Simon's website MarkSimonmedia.comMark Simon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-simon-92355124/

Sound transit board members made painful cuts to account for the agency’s multi-billion-dollar shortfall. Seattle Times transportation reporter Mike Lindbloom is here to talk about which projects are still on track and which ones have been derailed. Read Mike's reporting here. And make sure to join us this Saturday for a live taping of Seattle Now… where I’ll interview King County Executive Girmay Zahilay at the cascade PBS ideas festival. Get tickets here. Use promo code SEATTLENOW to access a 20% discount Get tickets to Cascade PBS’s Ideas Festival. 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.

GUEST: Claudia Rowe, Seattle Times op-ed columnist, “Crisis on Aurora Avenue: Why can’t we solve this?” // Are parents expected to do too much for their kids today? // SCENARIOS!

It's Lyle's final day on the show and Salk asks him what he's learned from everyone on the show. Then, they re-air their conversation with Mariners beat writer Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times to get his insight on the piggyback situation, Julio Rodriguez and plenty more.

The hour starts with some funny listener voicemails for Here's The Thing. Later, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times joins the show to share his insight on the Mariners strong series against the A's, the piggyback, Julio Rodriguez and more.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s campaign promised one thousand emergency beds by the end of the year. It’s ambitious… but she and the City Council are working through growing pains to get it done. Seattle Times reporter David Kroman will give us some insight on how it’s going. Read David’s story 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 rising concerns over gun violence on Aurora Avenue North, a last-ditch attempt to save the Ballard light rail extension, an in-depth look at why the King County Regional Homelessness Authority has struggled for its six years of existence, an update on World Cup public safety and security, and a call for a state of emergency to protect trans people. 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. 

Re-posting this CLAMMY AND FISHY BONUS EPISODE in memory of beloved Seattle historian Paul Dorpat, October 28, 1938 to May 27, 2026. Anyone who works in history, public history or anything related to local history in the Pacific Northwest stands on the shoulders of the kind-hearted, brilliant and very funny Paul Dorpat. He was truly one of the good guys. REST IN PEACE. ORIGINAL EPISODE DESCRIPTION: On this CLAMMY AND FISHY BONUS EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY from November 2025, Feliks Banel (clam)digs into the audio archives to tell the twisted tale of the Ivar's Billboard Hoax, aka "Underwatergate." Though, once you've listened, it may have you wondering if there was ever hoax at all, or if it was actually some kind of elaborate coverup. In 2009, Seattle-based Ivar's seafood restaurants released a series of videos documenting the search for and discovery of UNDERWATER BILLBOARDS in Puget Sound. As the story goes, they were placed in the 1950s by restaurateur and showman Ivar Haglund to reach burgeoning submarine traffic. The 2009 undersea search was all very exciting, and many were completely hooked. But then, Jim Dever, with KING 5's Evening Magazine at the time - and still a great friend of CASCADE OF HISTORY - had the exclusive exposé, produced in cooperation with Ivar's, and featuring Ivar's CEO Bob Donegan. As Dever's report made it seem, the whole thing was a brilliant stunt that fooled a lot of people - but it angered a few, too, who thought Ivar's had gone too far. Fast forward to November 2015, and naïve history radio correspondent Feliks Banel set out to tell the backstory with help from Paul Dorpat. Dorpat is a beloved historian - and friend and biographer of Ivar - who had served as official historian of the vintage underwater billboard hunt. When the hoax had been revealed in 2009, Dorpat – longtime author of the weekly “Now & Then” history column - was criticized by many, and even temporarily suspended by The Seattle Times for his role in the stunt. As you listen to Paul Dorpat's 2015 version of events, try to keep clam. CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via 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.

Our discussion in the previous hour with M's Dir. of Player Development, Justin Toole leads to a discussion on how hard it is for kids to play multiple sports in today's youth sports environment. Then, Adam Jude joins the show to discuss JP Crawford offering to move to third base, the piggyback situation, Rob Refsnyder's struggles, and whether Randy Arozarena is the first third of the season MVP.

Washington’s state prisons have come under the eye of the federal Department of Justice for housing a little over a dozen trans women in a women’s prison. There’s a lot of anger over this policy on the right. And lawsuits on both sides of the issue claiming peoples’ constitutional rights are being violated. We’ll dig into the facts with the Seattle Times' Lauren Girgis.Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you want to help out, go to https://www.kuow.org/donate/soundpolitics/.Sound Politics is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Catharine Smith. Our producer is Hans Anderson. Our hosts are Libby Denkmann and Scott Greenstone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today' Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett and the Go-2-Guy Jim Moore are frustrated at the state of the Seattle Mariners!  No one on the team, coaching staff and front office is off limits!  Plus, big news from the golf world about a potential new event coming to the Pacific NorthwestRyan Divish, Seattle Times, “Inside Pitch”  LITE version…Puck and Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times, try to make sense of the Mariners, their piggybacking idea and is Dan Wilson's job safe?   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….” Puck wraps up with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”    (1:00) Puck and Jim (42:26) “Inside Pitch LITE” Ryan Divish, Seattle Times ( 56:35 ) “On This Day…” (59:18)  “Hey, What the Puck!” 

Don and Tom unload on sensationalized financial journalism, taking aim at recent articles claiming the 4% withdrawal rule and classic 60/40 portfolios are “failing” retirees. They argue that the media increasingly prioritizes fear-driven headlines over practical investing wisdom, pushing emotionally charged narratives that ignore investor behavior and long-term historical returns. The duo also push back against claims that target-date funds could wipe out retirees, explaining why diversified portfolios remain far less risky than headlines suggest. Listener questions cover Robinhood's controversial 2% transfer bonus, SEC transaction fees on ETF sales, Roth IRA liquidity concerns, rebalancing discipline, and the dangers of emotionally reacting to politics and markets. Along the way, Don discusses the release of his Civil War novel The Line Uncrossed, while Tom manages to squeeze in Morse code, Rasputin, and model bomber references for absolutely no good reason whatsoever.0:05 Don and Tom rant about the collapse of quality financial journalism1:43 Criticism of Money.com article attacking the 4% rule and 60/40 portfolios2:44 Morningstar's 3.7% withdrawal study versus the traditional 4% rule4:21 Why “100% stocks beats 60/40” ignores investor psychology and risk tolerance5:03 Emotional pain, market crashes, and why most investors cannot handle full equity exposure6:02 Financial media sensationalism and clickbait retirement headlines7:32 Seattle Times article warning target-date funds could destroy retiree savings8:35 Critique of claims that target-date funds are dangerously risky at retirement9:41 Discussion of Vanguard 2025 target-date allocation and global diversification12:00 Why diversified global portfolios are far less risky than fearmongers suggest13:16 Media outrage, sensationalism, and why Talking Real Money avoids scare tactics14:48 Listener comment about Don's books appearing on Amazon15:15 Reality check on book royalties and publishing economics15:49 Discussion of Don's Civil War novel The Line Uncrossed17:19 Book pricing, Kindle strategy, and avoiding Amazon exclusivity18:41 Transition to listener questions19:10 Caller asks about Robinhood's 2% IRA transfer bonus and possible tax issues20:10 Why IRA transfers and Robinhood bonuses are generally not taxable21:05 Concerns about Robinhood's gamified investing culture versus Vanguard's philosophy22:03 Risks of getting lured into speculative products after transferring assets22:59 Caller explains working with a fee-only fiduciary advisor and self-managing investments24:48 SEC transaction fees on ETF sales explained25:47 Why the SEC fee is effectively meaningless for ordinary investors26:15 Listener question about moving Roth IRA money to CDs due to market fears29:10 Why emotionally reacting to politics and market fears can hurt long-term investing31:17 Importance of maintaining an appropriate long-term asset allocation31:41 Tom jokes nervously about a meeting with HRQuestions? Comments? Click!

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 Seattle City Council's passage of a new homelessness measure that caused a shakeup within the Mayor's leadership team, the consideration of establishing a fire district to ease pressure on the city's general fund, a new timeline set for the future of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, a labor battle brewing for the largest union of city workers, and a new bond measure on the horizon for an aging Seattle Center. 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. 

Seattle is hosting a major international sporting event next month. But the FIFA Men’s World Cup isn’t Seattle’s first rodeo. Back in 1990, the city hosted the Goodwill Games. Daniel Beekman is here from the Seattle Times to tell us about the games and what they can teach us about the upcoming matches. Read more about it 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.

With all these tech layoffs, should we get into the trades? We're pulling back the curtain on the trades industry with two leaders from one of the Pacific Northwest's fastest-growing home services companies. The CEO and COO share how they scaled Harts from a Gig Harbor garage to 150+ employees, why they built their own apprenticeship academy, and what tariffs and rising utility costs actually mean on the ground for tradespeople and homeowners.Top Stories:1. Inside the trades: workforce pipeline, women in the industry, and building a company academy (Seattle Times article)2. Microsoft's first-ever voluntary retirement program3. World Cup hotel bookings are lower than expectedAbout Rich Hart & Jess Passmore — Co-Owner and COO, Harts Plumbing, Electricians & HVAC Technicians: Rich Hart founded Harts over 13 years ago after relocating from Maui, growing the company from a garage in Gig Harbor to multiple locations serving the greater Puget Sound region. Jess Passmore joined seven years ago, bringing a background in healthcare operations, and now leads the company as COO. Harts serves residential customers across the region with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and sewer services.About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal 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

A new report on the atrocities committed by Hamas on October 7th. Connecticut is close to enacting a law placing more restrictions on homeschoolers. Katy Faust of Them Before Us was the victim of a hit piece by the Seattle Times. And John and Maria will talk about the administration's infatuation with IVF.    Recommendations  The World and Everything in It  Segment 1 – The Horrors of October 7; Attempts to Restrict Homeschooling  MSN article on October 7 report  Telegraph article on Nicholas Kristoff  More violence in Nigeria  Connecticut Democrats pass bill restricting homeschooling    Segment 2 – Seattle Times Doxes Katy Faust; White House Pushes IVF  MSN article on Chloe Cole  Age of first time mothers hit record high  Segment 3 – Questions and Comments  A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World  The Briefing  Breakpoint   

Katy Faust of Them Before Us In Its Hit Piece On Me, The Seattle Times Proves I'm Right About Obergefell The Greater Than Campaign Pro-Child Politics: Why Every Cultural, Economic, and National Issue Is a Matter of Justice for Children Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City Them Before Us Them Before Us: Why We Need a Global Children’s Rights MovementThe post A Seattle Times Hit-Piece about a Children's Rights Advocate – Katy Faust, 5/15/26 (1353) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Katy Faust, a children's rights advocate, author, and founder of Them Before Us, joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to talk about The Seattle Times' front-page hit piece on her — on Mother's Day — for the crime of defending the rights of children and daring to oppose […]

On Friday's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett, Jim Moore, the Go-2-Guy and Chris Egan from KING 5 are back for the PME Show After Dark.  They cover the Seahawks schedule, Cal Raleigh's injury, Jim's golf Marshall job, and the Go-2-Guy tells Puck to F-Off!Ryan Divish, Seattle Times drops by for a bonus “Inside Pitch” to discuss the Cal IL stint and what the Mariners do moving forward.  Also, did the organization make an error by not putting him on there sooner?  Divish watched Matt Brash on Thursday in Tacoma and reports back what he saw. “On this Day….”   The streak starts for DiMaggio and the NFL's best celebrates a birthday Puck wraps up the show with “Hey, What the Puck!?”    Time for Lebron to hang them up (1:00)  PME Show with Puck, Jim and Egan (39:40) BONUS “Inside Pitch” Ryan Divish, Seattle Times ( 57:04) “On This Day….” ( 59:54) “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Katy Faust, a children's rights advocate, author, and founder of Them Before Us, joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to talk about The Seattle Times' front-page hit piece on her — on Mother's Day — for the crime of defending the rights of children and daring to oppose Obergefell. Kylee and Katy dissect the shoddy piece of journalism, discuss how one bad SCOTUS decision redefined parentage by redefining marriage, and share what Christians can expect in the fight for kids' rights.Listen to Katy and Kylee's previous episode about IVF, surrogacy, and divorce here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLvWCQL9DKoRead Katy's article on The Seattle Times' hit piece here: https://thefederalist.com/2026/05/14/in-its-hit-piece-on-me-seattle-times-proves-im-right-about-obergefell/Follow Katy on X: https://x.com/Katy_FaustThe Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

As Seattle confronts unprovoked acts of violence, Washington's governor brags about it being a “world class city.” Former Washington governor says current leaders are clueless. Protests planned for Saturday event after Seattle Times kicked the hornet's nest. Florida city was keeping a registry of gun owners. 

On today' Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett and the Go-2-Guy Jim Moore are all over the place from the Mariners series in Houston, Cal Raleigh breaking out of his slump, U.S. history lessons, our love for cash and coins, staying off cruise ships and the dysfunctional Seattle Kraken. Ryan Divish, Seattle Times, “Inside Pitch” and Puck  discuss Cal Raleigh breaking out of his hitting slump on Tuesday.   On the entire podcast they also talk about the 6-man rotation, future of Kade Anderson and Felnin Celestin's start in Everett.  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….”  Historic milestones in baseball Puck wraps up with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”    (1:00) Puck and Jim (45:14) “Inside Pitch LITE” Ryan Divish, Seattle Times ( 1:00:35 ) “On This Day…” (1:01:58)  “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 troubling report on the Seattle Police Department's crowd control policies, Seattle's World Cup spending, Sound Transit's failure to reach the Ballard neighborhood, a rift in Seattle City Council/Mayor relations, and a new step towards shaping Seattle's AI policy. 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. 

Bump and Stacy are joined by Ryan Divish on The Seattle Times on how Cal Raleigh’s can break out of his slow start and the new six man starting pitching rotation, they answer your questions about the best quarterbacks in the NFL and the most impactful rookies in Four Down Territory, they look at where the Mariners stand in the AL West, and they wrap up the show by telling you what you need to know! 

In this episode of Reading Is Funktamental, we turn our attention to one of the great prog bands of all time, the Dutch Masters, Focus. Our guest is Peet Johnson. He is the author of "Hocus Pocus - The Strife & Times of Rock's Dutch Masters," a comprehensive, 300+ page book documenting the history of the legendary Dutch progressive rock band. Best remembered for their proto-guitar shred and yodel-skat chart smash "Hocus Pocus," Dutch progressive rock band Focus was formed in Amsterdam in 1969 by vocalist/keyboardist/flutist Thijs van Leer, bassist Martin Dresden, drummer Hans Cleuver, and acclaimed guitarist Jan Akkerman. The group was known for its instrumental virtuosity and its compositional approach, which leaned heavily on classical influences like Bach and Bartok, jazz, and heavy rock. Focus issued its debut LP, In and Out of Focus, in 1970, earning a European cult following thanks to the single "House of the King." Dresden and Cleuver were replaced by bassist Cyril Havermanns and drummer Pierre Van der Linden for the English-language follow-up, Moving Waves; the record generated the hit "Hocus Pocus," a hallucinatory epic distinguished by Akkerman's guitar pyrotechnics and van Leer's demented yodeling. Their third album, Focus III, yielded the minor hit "Sylvia." In the wake of 1974's Hamburger Concert, the band streamlined the classical aspirations of earlier efforts, pursuing a more pop-oriented approach on records like Ship of Memories and Mother Focus. Though roster changes regularly plagued Focus throughout the period, none was more pivotal than Akkerman's 1976 exit. This podcast focuses exclusively on the first chapter of the band's history."Reading is Funktamental" is a monthly one-hour podcast and radio 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.

Bump and Stacy are joined by Adam Jude of The Seattle Times to get his thoughts on Cal Raleigh’s injury concerns and the Mariners’ offensive inconsistency, they answer your questions about where the Seahawks stand in the NFC West and a potential rookie of the year in Four Down Territory, they hear the wild cause of Cubs All-Star starter Matthew Boyd torn meniscus in The Timeline, and they discuss what Dante Fowler can bring to the Seahawks. 

The Seattle Times leaves out key detail about man who allegedly kidnapped, raped teen girl. Suspect still at large in assault of elderly man. Downtown Seattle is a tale of two cities. Foster families in Washington state may no longer be required to adhere to radical gender ideology.

On today' Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett and the Go-2-Guy Jim Moore open the show talking about the Mariners and another one run loss.  Jim is skeptical that they will make the playoffs, but Puck is more optimistic because the season is not 40 games in. The boys also react to the best press conference they've seen involving the Toronto Maple Leafs, Delta Airlines ditches snacks and Oregon State athletics is raising a ton of money! Puck then welcomes the father of Atlanta Braves pitcher, J.R. Ritchie to the show.  Ian Ritchie and his family reside in Bainbridge Island and Ian talks about watching his son pitch against his hometown team and what its like as a father to watch your son go from Little League to the Big Leagues. Ryan Divish, Seattle Times, “Inside Pitch” and Puck  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….”   Celebrating the great Willie Mays Puck wraps up with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”    (1:00) Puck and Jim (39:02) Ian Ritchie, father of Atlanta Braves pitcher J.R. Ritchie ( 1:05:25 ) “On This Day…” (1:08:03)  “Hey, What the Puck!” 

The Seattle Times’ Bob Condotta joins the show to give us his first impressions of the new Seahawks draft class from rookie camp, he talks about the battle for a spot on the offensive line, the possibility of Jalen Milroe being a part of the run game, and how the backup QB conversation is evolving. // Four Down Territory: 1st Down: Schotty in Dallas called out his rookies and said “none of these guys are in great shape”. Why aren’t you surprised? 2nd Down: How does Beau Stephens bring even more value to the team after rookie training camp? 3rd Down: What does Jalen Milroe being a part of the run game look like? 4th Down: Anything standout from Bob Condotta? // The Timeline: There was a prediction ahead of the Kentucky Derby that Cherie DeVaux would win, Cooper Kupp explains why he learned to play the piano, The Mariners retired Randy Johnson’s number 51 and John Stanton announced a future statue for the Big Unit. // From his opinion as to how the draft went, to the initial thoughts of the rookies at camp, we go through what we learned from Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald over the weekend. 

Salk hosts Blue 88 today, with topics including Russell Wilson potentially to the Jets, could Mike Tomlin replace Mike Vrabel and which Seahawks rookie he is most looking forward to seeing at minicamp. Later, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times joins the show to share his insight on the Mariners win over the Twins, Cole Young, Luis Castillo and more.

Bob and Dave are Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times to get his thoughts on what he's seen from the Mariners pitching staff so far, they discuss how concerned they are about Luis Castillo following his disastrous start in last night’s blowout loss to the Twins, they break down how the Seahawks’ 2026 NFL Draft class compares to the rest of the NFC West, and they look at some of the lingering offensive issues in the Mariners’ lineup. 

Rental houses are becoming scarcer in the city. Renters and landlords say a lot has changed and the math isn’t working. The Seattle Times’ Alexis Weisend will tell us why. King County Metro customer satisfaction survey 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.