Podcasts about we need to talk

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: John Wilson “suspends” his campaign for KC Executive // Federal Way could get light rail this fall // WA's first electric ferry // Kerr County, TX refused American Rescue Plan money for flood warning systems // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Click to cancel is dead

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: White Center ICE raid // Trash collection strike // Renee Ericksen to close James Beard award winning restaurant // WE NEED TO TALK. . . About Grok going full Nazi

King County assessor John Wilson  back in court / Seattle home shot at for "political signs" /  Luke Deucy tells us about a street driving accident in Auburn /  ‘Belltown Hellcat’ driver jail sentence // No more shoes off at the airport // WE NEED TO TALK… Do you have a vacation persona?

TODAY'S TOP STORIES // American pride across the nation falls to all-time low in 2025, study finds // WE NEED TO TALK about Gee's would you rathers

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: WA will get hit the hardest by Medicaid cuts // Diddy (mostly) not guilty // Tacoma settles with the family of Manny Ellis // WE NEED TO TALK about top earners still not feeling rich

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Idaho ambush attacks // Seattle Pride draws $250,000 // Multicare workers in Parkland go on strik // WA's gas tax goes up again, tomorrow // WE NEED TO TALK about Gee and his contractor 

Life is full of questions, challenges, and moments that leave us wondering, “What now?” Instead of ignoring these struggles, We Need To Talk invites you to bring them into the light — to a place where honest conversations can lead to healing, clarity, and hope.

URSULA'S TOP STORIES // Katrina on the new way parents are keeping their kids “off that phone”// WE NEED TO TALK about what's important to Gen Z shoppers

URSULA'S TOP STORIES // Sully on towing // WE NEED TO TALK about identity wrapped into work

URSULA'S TOP STORIES // Top 10 reasons locals don’t come downtown anymore // WE NEED TO TALK about favorite fast food chains

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: The US bombs Iran // GUEST: Gen. Barry McCaffrey on the US bombing of Iran // WE NEED TO TALK. . . The Bezos Wedding

9am - URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Thousands more cuts at Microsoft // Amazon's newest RTO // Psychics looking for Travis Decker? // Din Tai Fung settles wage theft lawsuit // WSP using your cell data to catch speeders // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Why aren’t young people having sex?

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Andy Jassy says AI layoffs are on the way // Richard Sherman charged with DUI, 15 months later // WSP trooper will be charged after fatal DUI crash // Tyler Perry sued for sexual harassment. Why is the Black community so homophobic? // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Sextortion scheme up 500%

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Tacoma dad defends "kidnapper" after Amber Alert issued for toddler // Travis Decker search update // PC Sheriff Keith Swank loses in court // GUEST: Gen. Barry McCaffrey on the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Anti-tourism protests erupt in Barcelona for the 2nd year in a row

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Protest prosecutions // Florida is going hard on protest // Puyallup's Comprehensive Plan is causing an uproar // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Do you know the true local roots of Father’s Day?

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Another Boeing crash // More on the latest protests // All women spas can’t bar trans women, says the 9th Circuit // WE NEED TO TALK. . . AI therapists are under attack from real therapists

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Seattle Immigration Court protest // Ferguson prepares for a potential invasion from federal forces // SPD Chief says he expects to be arrested // Seattle restaurant owners slapped with felony wage theft // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Pet Peeves

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Travis Decker search updates // What's happening in LA? // WA joins lawsuit against forced reset triggers // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Seattle is chock full of dudes

The Impending Great Seattle Divide on I-5 // GUEST: Chris Sullivan explains the impending Great Seattle divide on I-5 // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Seattle ranks among top 10 U.S. cities for sports nights

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Who's to blame for Travis Decker? // A few Seattle students protest resource officers // Can a White woman play Harriet Tubman? // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Chivalry for young men

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Latest on Wenatchee case // KC Council defers motion of no confidence on the Assessor // Kshama Sawant is making a run for Congress // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Don’t be THAT hiker on WA State trails this year

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: KC deputy accused of raping 17 year old Police Explorer // WA's first trans high school track champion repeats state title // Catholic church sues over new clergy law // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Who’s getting blown past by the assumption that everyone is adopting every new technology?

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Father in ICU after Lakewood mass shooting // King County Assessor John Wilson nailed with second restraining order // GUEST: Katrina Guischard shares the alarming mental health decline amongst moms, and what can be done about it // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Angela thinks short men are just better

Celeste Headlee: journalist, bestselling author, NPR host, and one of TED's most-watched speakers (31 million views+) has spent decades studying the art (and science) of conversation. But she didn't always get it right. In fact, she says she used to be “the worst.” In this episode, Celeste shares how she rewired her communication style, what most people get wrong about connection, and the powerful tools anyone can use to become a better conversationalist. Celeste shares: How to start a conversation when you don't know what to say Why the common advice about conversation (like “maintain eye contact”) doesn't actually work The real difference between debate and discussion + why we're confusing the two The surprising neuroscience behind great conversation (and why voice matters more than words) The truth about curiosity + how to practice it (even if it doesn't come naturally) How neural coupling creates the feeling of being seen and understood What small talk really does for your brain + why it's not so “small” after all The simple trick she uses to diffuse conflict and build connection in just 3 questions How to stop trying to “win” arguments and start learning from disagreement Why younger generations are craving connection more than ever (and what's getting in the way) The power of follow-up questions + how they make people feel heard What we're getting wrong about inclusion and how tiny micro-interactions create belonging Why performative listening is worse than not listening at all How to say “I don't know” in a way that builds trust and authority Why smart people often struggle in conversation and what to do about it Book Rec:  Bleak House by Charles Dickens Follow Celeste Headlee here. Grab a copy of her book We Need To Talk here

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: It gonna be hot! // More dueling protests // The Cut’s Complete and Total Guide to Modern Etiquette // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Are sports supposed to be fair 

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Protests in Capitol Hill // Port of Seattle responds to CBP actions at SeaTac // Dan Wilson ejected for the first time // A Presidential Memorial Day message. . . And another that wasn't // WE NEED TO TALK. . . United changes check in rules

Rising artist KWN stops by We Need To Talk opens up about her evolution in the music industry, reflecting on the creative process that fuels her work and the personal growth that has shaped her sound. She speaks on the importance of authenticity, navigating fame with intention, and remaining grounded in his values. KWN also discusses how her cultural background informs her music and shares a glimpse into upcoming projects, including her aspirations for Grammy-level recognition. With humility and focus, she invites listeners into his journey—past, present, and future. Tune in and comment in the socials below. Be sure to subscribe, rate and share. Follow We Need To Talk: @wnttlk @nylasymoneee @kwnwaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: WA could lose $2 billion in Medicaid funds // Judge blocks Trump’s orders to dismantle Education Department // Quilcene School District bans trans athletes // GUEST: Katrina Guischard on gentle parenting // WE NEED TO TALK. . . "That was not me". Really?

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: The Big BS Bill // Gov. Ferguson suing over tariffs // Shawn Kemp trial begins today // King County to add park rangers // WE NEED TO TALK about pennies going out of circulation

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: $9 billion in new taxes // ICE operation in Kent leads to 16 arrests // PC sheriff’s union tells deputies to look for other jobs // Why are so many retirees filing for Social Security earlier? // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Local sports radio host Marc James has a real racist take about a Mariners broadcaster

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Another Filipino green card holder returning to WA detained at Sea-Tac // Seahawks pre-season schedule announced // NFL could send professional football players to the Olympics // WE NEED TO TALK. . . No show airline policies

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Pioneer Square mass shooting // Joe Biden has aggressive cancer // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Gen Z lies on job applications half the time

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: WA AG Nick Brown is arguing in favor of the Constitution, Birthright Citizenship and for the the right of Federal judges to block Executive branch overreach at the Supreme Court // GUEST: Jacqueline Barton True, WA State Hospital Association, explains how $700 million in annual cuts to Medicaid will impact our state // WE NEED TO TALK. . . About washing hands

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Valley Medical cutting thousands of jobs // Rite Aid & Bartells closing locations // The CID is getting ambassadors // 5’3” woman is a serial bank robber // Where are the Medicaid cuts going to hurt the most? // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Gee is worried about the Seahawks schedule

URSULA'S TOP STORIES // Gee's saga with an elderly neighbor // WE NEED TO TALK

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: SPS sued by family of Garfield student killed // SPS, SPD pushing to get police back in schools // Are the Mariners bad again? // What needs to be fixed with American hospitals? // WE NEED TO TALK. . . The six definitive rules of office lunch etiquette

Rising artist Nippa stops by We Need To Talk to chop it up with Nyla Symone about his evolution in music, reflecting on the cultural influences that shape his sound and the personal experiences that fuel his creativity. He shares the importance of vulnerability in both relationships and songwriting, offering insight into the themes behind his latest project. Nippa also discusses the lessons he's learned navigating fame, his aspirations for the future, and the value of staying authentic throughout his journey as an artist. Tune in and comment in the socials below. Be sure to subscribe, rate and share. Follow We Need To Talk: @wnttlk @nylasymoneee @nippa.adSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Lakewood police chief called cops on his neighbors // Trump’s new Air Force One is a gift from Qatar // The Blue Jays stomped the M's // UW Handing off radiology excess work to AI // The CEO of Shopify told managers they cannot hire any new employees unless they prove the job can’t be done by AI // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Mother's Day

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: 21 UW students suspended // Bill Gates giving it all away // Speeding crackdown // Million dollar mansions and rent control // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Medina named 10th richest ZIP code in US

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: REAL ID Day // Protesters destroyed $1 million in equipment at UW // WA police academy settles $500K harassment suit // What do women really want for Mother’s Day? // WE NEED TO TALK. . . AI is coming to replace. . . US?

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Pro Palestine activists take over UW building // Survey findings on perceptions of Asian Americans in the US // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Why Seahawks have such low national expectations for 2025

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Light rail escape // Judge strikes down EO targeting Perkins Coie // Kennewick business owner arrested // Two Lakewood officers disciplined for gay slurs and more // SPOG President doesn't believe violent crime is down in Seattle // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Student loan repayments begin again

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Federal investigation launched into WA OSPI // GUEST: WA State Superintendent Chris Reykdal reacts to Trump administration investigation of OSPI // WE NEED TO TALK. . . 

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Luke clarifies Port of Seattle traffic story // King County sees safest start to year since 2019 // Franklin County sheriff defies judges orders // Pierce County Council approves immigration enforcement resolution // Trump’s interview with ABC’s Terry Moran // WE NEED TO TALK. . . 

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Tariffs impacts are coming // Port of Seattle eerily quiet // SPD increases // SPD lawsuit // TPD fails to investigate ICE detention center abuses // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Gee is now a bear expert

On this episode of We Need To Talk, Nyla Symone sits down Lojay to discuss his journey from a creative upbringing in Nigeria to rising as an international music star. He reflects on the formative experiences that shaped his path, highlighting the influence of friends, mentors, and his evolving creative process. Lojay speaks on the inspiration behind his hit songs, the lessons learned from early fame, and the challenges of maintaining authenticity in the music industry. Throughout the dialogue, he emphasizes the importance of enjoying the journey, staying grounded, and remaining true to oneself amid success. Tune in and comment in the socials below. Be sure to subscribe, rate and share. Follow We Need To Talk: @wnttlk @nylasymoneee @lojaymusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

URSULA'S TOP STORIES // GUEST: Heather Bosch on the UW international students and their fight against the Trump administration's revocations of visas // WE NEED TO TALK about people asking for an extension on REAL ID

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Mayor proposes doubling Seattle education levy // Denny Blaine residents sue Seattle over nude beach // Corporate sponsors ditch Seattle Pride // Gee previews the NFL Draft // WE NEED TO TALK. . . How new weight loss drugs are impacting relationships

On this episode of We Need To Talk, Nyla Symone sits down with the legendary Smif-N-Wessun for a powerful conversation that bridges hip-hop’s golden era and the present day. Celebrating the release of their new project Infinityand the 30th anniversary of their classic album The Shinin’, the duo reflects on life in 90s Brooklyn, the energy of the era, and how the streets shaped their sound. They open up about their creative process, the influence of storytelling in their music, and the changes in both hip-hop culture and community safety over the years. With honesty and love for the craft, they discuss what it means to grow independently, carry the legacy of iconic labels, and stay rooted in a culture that continues to evolve. This episode is a celebration of resilience, reflection, and the power of passing wisdom to the next generation. Tune in and comment in the socials below. Be sure to subscribe, rate and share. Follow We Need To Talk: @wnttlk @nylasymoneee @realsmifnwessunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we heading back to the size zero era? With Hollywood's red carpets filled with ultra-thin bodies, speculation about weight-loss drugs like Ozempic is everywhere. As the conversation around health shifts back to extreme weight loss, we examine the impact of Ozempic-fueled diet culture and the resurgence of toxic beauty standards. Protein obsession isn't slowing down—from powders to high-protein snacks, demand is booming. But do we really need more? We break down the science, the hidden risks in protein powders, and whether meat snacks are a gym-goer's dream or just another processed food trap. Stress isn't just in your head—it's in your body. Hair loss, gut issues, and unexplained breakouts could all be signs of silent stress. We reveal seven warning signals of chronic stress and the small, science-backed ways to break the cycle before it takes a toll. Plus, nature vs. nurture—how much of our health is genetics versus lifestyle? A major new study suggests we have far more control over our long-term well-being than we think. Recommendations This Week Saliha Mahmood-Ahmed's new book: The 20-Minute Gut Health Fix (@salihacooks) Rhi's music pick: Ludovico Einaudi Jamelia: The Dark Side of Being A SUPERSTAR on We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices