Podcasts about we need to talk

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: The latest on the Kirk shooter // Gee Scott shares what it feels like to be a target in today's America // What did Charlie Kirk stand for? // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Seahawks Sunday!

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Seattle council expands police surveillance // Trump's DOJ wants your voting data // A $900 million auditing error // Low income seniors picketing, fundraising to buy the homes they were booted from // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Should you split the check?

New Zealand has one of the highest rates of melanoma in the world, but this is something we really don't want to be leaders at. Our largely fair-skinned population along with the kiwi love for the outdoors goes some of the way to explaining why skin cancer is so prevalent in Aotearoa. MoleMap's Chief Medical Officer Dr Lorna Claydon joins Toni to discuss why Kiwi's need to be extra vigilant when it comes to sun safety, the differences between the three types of skin cancer, and how to know when it's time to talk to a professional. Want more We Need To Talk? Find us hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

URSULA'S TOP STORIES // SEA Airport touts shorter wait times as TSA eases rules // WE NEED TO TALK about cell phones in schools

TODAY'S TOP STORIES // GUEST: Charlie Harger: We pump an extra $8.5B into education yearly and scores keep dropping // WE NEED TO TALK about America's Billionaires

Getting diagnosed with a major illness impacts not just the person diagnosed, but everyone else in their life too. Former Tactix coach Marianne Delaney-Hoshek is a Cancer Society ambassador who's had multiple brushes with cancer. First her father passed from skin cancer, then in February of this year her husband was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer. In the episode Toni and Marianne chat about the life changing experience of diagnosis, how a positive attitude is the most important thing to maintain, and the resources the Cancer Society provides to anyone in need. Want more We Need To Talk? Find us hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a busy Labor Day weekend ahead, Gee & Ursula share their travel plans / Seattle is one of the top 4 cities for crime in the country / A 14-year-old is accused of bringing a gun to Graham school / Over 100 dogs found living in an Auburn duplex, should the owner face criminal charges? // LGBT advocates claim Seattle worship group is using their platform to spread hate, should Seattle Mayor Harrell step in? // WE NEED TO TALK... about Labor Day weekend events!

URSULA'S TOP STORIES // Seattle launches record $170M affordable housing investment // WE NEED TO TALK about spotify adding DM's

The mental load in the modern world can be overwhelming, with more and more getting added to your plate everyday. In this episode, Toni chats with PJ Harding & Nadia Lim about how they manage to juggle their busy lives. This episode is brought to you by My Food Bag - Dinner, Done Better. Want more We Need To Talk? Find us hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: The end of pharmacies? // Do we need more money to fight retail crime? // GUEST: Perry Cooper, SEA Airport on new ways to get in and out faster // WE NEED TO TALK. . . about struggle meals

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: More Kroger stores closing // Gov. Ferguson responds to Pam Bondi's threats // Seattle is home to several drop-in choirs and Gee hates the idea // WE NEED TO TALK. . . About Seattle's drinking habits

9:06 -- URSULA'S TOP STORIES: SPD officers who went to J6 rally lied to investigators // $1.5 million settlement for former EWU coach // Denny Blaine gets a clothed area 9:33 -- GUEST: One of our loyal listeners, Kara the Cleaning Lady, had a complete 180 degree shift in perspective on immigration and “illegal immigrants.” She shares what changed her mind. 9:49 -- WE NEED TO TALK. . . Michelle Obama looks back at her first year in the White House

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WARNING: This episode contains brief mentions of domestic violence and child sexual assault. A list of resources is available at the bottom of the description if you or someone you know needs help. Inner child healing is the practice of understanding and resolving childhood trauma through connecting to the child-like aspects of yourself. There may even be traumatic moments from your childhood that are affecting you to this day without you even realising it. In the episode Tereza Root explains how her own childhood trauma led her to work with inner child healing, how she begins the process with clients, and some advice for people who are skeptical whether this treatment is right for them. Want more We Need To Talk? Find us hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Shootings in Seattle, but gun violence is down // WA saw biggest construction job loss in U.S. over past year // The middle class is disappearing in Seattle // Microsoft's pay scale leaked // What is the REAL Seattle? // WE NEED TO TALK. . . About a special event Gee attended over the weekend

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: J6 SPD officers named // Why is Microsoft laying off people while making stunning profits? // KC pausing youth diversion for felonies // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Why is Vegas tourism down?

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Bryan Kohberger's sentencing // KC Council approves sales tax hike // More details on the Juanita HS theater manager arrested by ICE // Seattle woman sues Blue Angels // Delta is using AI to price every ticket based on customer spending capacity // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Dog owners are responsible for closed beaches

URSULA'S TOP STORIES // How did you survive the carmaggedon? // WE NEED TO TALK about cuts to public broadcasting

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: The Pierce County Sheriff's own DUI // Republic Services strike continues // 4 year old boy shoots mother in Lynnwood // New graffiti penalties coming to Seattle // YOU BE THE JUDGE: Tim Eyman’s guide to getting away with refusing to renew tabs for 6 years // WE NEED TO TALK. . . No Vacation Nation

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Pierce County Sheriff’s Office employee accused of DUI // The weekend preview of terrible traffic for a month // Bellevue lowering speed limits // Crime is cratering in Seattle // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Ursula's surprise experience with the Seattle Storm

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

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.