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Sound Politics

Sound Politics

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A podcast about the candidates, policies, and perspectives shaping the Pacific Northwest. There’s a lot to wade through when it comes to Washington State politics. The drama, the facts, the money, and the movers and shakers. In Sound Politics KUOW host Libby Denkmann and politics reporter Scott Greenstone go beyond the ballot to guide you through what’s happening in local politics, why it matters, and how you can use your vote to make a difference.

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Episodes
  • What SCOTUS' trans athletes ruling means for WA
    Jul 2 2026

    The Supreme Court says states like Idaho can ban trans girls from sports. But what does that mean for our state and the initiative we will vote on in November?

    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/politics

    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.

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    21 mins
  • Mamdani's Seattle? Not so fast...
    Jul 9 2026

    Across the country, progressive Democrats are ousting establishment candidates who have, in some cases, been in office for decades.

    Could we see the same dynamic play out in Washington? Or are establishment Democrats here too progressive to be challenged to the left?

    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/politics

    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 Catharine Smith and Scott Greenstone.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    35 mins
  • Trump drama in MAGA Washington
    Jul 16 2026

    Washington Republicans come in many flavors, and right now, all of them are competing to represent the center of the state in Congress.

    On this week’s Sound Politics, we meet the top candidates for an open seat in the 4th Congressional District, and untangle the drama behind the all-important Trump endorsement.

    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/politics

    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.

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    25 mins
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