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  1. 19H AGO

    A WA trans high school track champion and the reporter who followed her

    This week, the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments in two cases challenging state bans on trans athletes competing in girls' and women's sports.Twenty-seven states have bans on trans girls and women competing in school sports consistent with their gender identity.  But Washington passed a law in 2007 that protects trans athletes' participation in school sports. It was the first state to do so. For more than a decade, that law received very little attention. But in recent years, questions about fairness, the athletic advantages conferred by testosterone, and the sanctity of women’s sports have become fiery political issues.  And for the first time, a few trans athletes have won competitions, including Verónica Garcia, a runner from Spokane Valley.  In May, she repeated as the state 2A high school girls champion in the 400 meters. Last month, she was the subject of an extensive profile in the Washington Post that explored her life as she was finishing high school and competing in track and field for the last time Reporter Casey Parks followed Verónica for a year. We spoke to them both for almost two hours. This episode is the condensed version of that conversation.  Guests  Verónica García, college student and runner Casey Parks, reporter, The Washington Post Related Links For young transgender runner, racing wasn’t the hardest thing  - The Washington Post (Casey's piece) Heywood you sign this? Let's Go WA is working on two new initiatives - Soundside, KUOW WA Democrats won’t hold hearings on parental rights, trans athlete initiatives - Washington State Standard 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.

    52 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Cervical cancer screenings... without the speculum?

    Doctors have long recommended regular cervical cancer screenings. Traditionally doctors perform these exams using a speculum, which often say is uncomfortable and, for many, quite painful.  Some recent developments could make a large number of these screenings easier. In early January, the Health Resources and Services Administration, which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services, updated its guidelines to say that self-administered tests are an acceptable way to screen for human papillomavirus. HPV is a sexually-transmitted disease that causes the majority of cervical cancer cases.  OB-GYNs are hopeful that at-home testing will make cervical cancer screenings  easier to access…. and significantly more comfortable.  Guests: Dr. Linda Eckert, professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Washington School of Medicine Related links:  New Guidelines Endorse Self-Swab Alternative to Pap Smear for Cervical Cancer Testing - The New York Times Cervical Cancer Risk Factors | Cervical Cancer | CDC The FDA has approved an at-home HPV test. What you need to know : NPR 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.

    18 min

  3. 1D AGO

    Front Page: ICE Protests, the State Legislative session gets started, Protests in Iran, and Seahawks vs 49ers part 3

    Every Monday on Soundside we catch you up on the top stories that are fascinating right now – and what they say about the Pacific Northwest.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: Paige Browning - KUOW News Anchor & Podcast Host RELATED LINKS: After Minneapolis killing, protests in Seattle, U.S. demand: ‘ICE out’ Valdez introduces bill to ban face-concealing masks by law enforcement in response to masked ICE raids Gov Bob Ferguson’s 6 Request Bills WA Democrats won’t hold hearings on parental rights, trans athlete initiatives Here’s What to Know About the Protests in Iran Iran Edges Closer to a Revolution That Would Reshape the World NFL playoffs: Seahawks will host 49ers in NFC divisional round Seahawks continue crackdown on resale of season tickets 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.

    22 min

  4. 5D AGO

    New year, new Washington laws, new legislative session

    From new transportation fees to requirements for closed captions in movie theaters, you might have already noticed the effects of several new laws and taxes with a January 1 start date.  And we’re about to begin a new legislative session on Monday, January 12th.  In Olympia, lawmakers are facing a yawning budget shortfall and uncertain funding from the federal government.  We review the new laws we need to follow and preview the upcoming session. GUESTS Jake Goldstein-Street, reporting, Washington State Standard RELATED LINKS Gerrymander Washington state? Democrats want to talk about it - KUOW These new laws and taxes take effect in Washington state on Jan. 1 - Washington State Standard  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.

    18 min

  5. 5D AGO

    Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Jan 8-11

    We’ve reached the end of our first full week of 2026, and it’s time to get out there & do something FUN. LINKS:  2025 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour - Northwest Film Forum David Horsey | Elliott Bay Book Company OrcaCon Tabletop Games Convention  Seattle Travel and Adventure Show Great Train Show 2026 - Ridgefield, WA Seattle Bach Festival Jules Maes Saloon - Prohibition Party Seattle Torrent vs Minnesota Frost Official Watch Party at Rough & Tumble Ballard 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.

    6 min

  6. 6D AGO

    Seattle's new City Council President shares her goals for 2026

    A lot has changed in Seattle in the last 7 days. The city has a new mayor, a new city attorney, two new council members, and, as of Tuesday afternoon, a new city council president. District 3 representative Joy Hollingsworth won unanimous support yesterday from her colleagues to lead the council over the next two years.  The stakes of leading the city are always high, but this looks to be an especially packed year:  there’s the ongoing project of finishing the city’s growth plan, another budget deficit to contend with…. and the World Cup (and its hordes of fans) landing here in June. Not to mention the potential for federal policy changes that could impact city government. So - how will the city council navigate 2026 and beyond? GUEST: Seattle City Council President Joy Hollingsworth RELATED LINKS:  Councilmember Hollingsworth calls for action after violence on Capitol Hill - Seattle City Council Blog Seattle OKs New Growth Plan, but Biggest Zoning Battles Lie Ahead - The Urbanist Katie Wilson is officially Seattle's mayor. Her agenda: affordability, housing, and workers' rights - KUOW 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.

    24 min

  7. 6D AGO

    "There's a lot more oversight needed": Rep. Adam Smith, on the U.S., Venezuela and Greenland

    Less than a week after the U.S. captured Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro, the Coast Guard seized two oil tankers accused of violating U.S. sanctions. One of the vessels, seized in the North Atlantic, was registered in Russia. The Trump Administration is leaning on Venezuela to open up its oil industry to U.S. companies and oust the influence of Russia and China. President Trump said Tuesday that Venezuela will turn over 30 to 50 million barrels of oil to the U.S. As this new era of interventionism unfolds, Greenland also appears to have returned to the top of the White House’s agenda. We talked to Rep. Adam Smith, the Democratic ranking member on the House Armed Services Committee, about all of that and more.  NOTE: News is developing quickly, and we spoke to Rep. Smith just after 10am PT. Head to npr.org or KUOW for the latest updates.  GUEST: Rep. Adam Smith, Democrat, Washington's 9th district 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.

    24 min

  8. JAN 7

    After U.S. captures Maduro, what's next for Venezuela and Latin America?

    It has been three days since the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in an audacious military raid.  It was a sudden and intense escalation of an ongoing campaign by the United States to oust Maduro. Maduro, and his wife Cilia Flores, appeared in a Manhattan court yesterday in an arraignment hearing over drug trafficking and weapons charges. Those charges were central to the government’s rationale for capturing Maduro.  But since Maduro’s capture, the Trump administration has focused on the Venezuelan oil industry and threatened other countries in Latin America like Cuba, Columbia and Mexico.  GUESTS: Jenaro Abraham, Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Gonzaga University Marines Scaramazza, reporter and manager of Latino Herald, based in Lynnwood RELATED LINKS:  NPR: 7 takeaways from Trump's incursion into Venezuela Seattle Times: After Maduro’s capture, Venezuelans in WA ask: ‘Should we be happy?’  Al Jazeera: Trump’s bid to commandeer Venezuela’s oil sector faces hurdles, experts say 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.

    40 min
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    2021 - 2026
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