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- Today51 min
The debate over WA's millionaires tax
The fate of the high earners income tax, sometimes called the “Millionaire’s Tax," is in the hands of Washington voters. This year, Democrats in Olympia passed a nearly 10 percent tax on every dollar of household income over $1 million. Almost immediately after the legislature passed it, the tax was challenged; both in court and with an initiative on this November’s ballot. The legal battle is ongoing, today, we're focusing on you, the voters. We have two people ready to debate whether voters should repeal the income tax by passing Initiative 645. Plus: We hear from you about yesterdays segment on eldercare and AI. Today on the show: Rian Watt, executive director of the Economic Opportunity Institute Jaime Herrera Beutler, former congresswoman for WA-03 Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you want to help out, go to donate.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.
- Yesterday51 min
Are robot companions the future of elder care? Or a sign of the oncoming AI apocalypse?
There is a crisis in elder care worldwide. The population of people aged 65 and older is expected to nearly double by 2060 and many countries are facing serious questions about how to support such a huge increase in elderly community members. In America, nursing homes are both expensive and linked to significant declines in mental health, leading states like Washington to prioritize at-home caretakers. But at-home care is facing its own crisis, which has the state turning to a new solution: An at-home AI companion called ElliQ. Earlier this year Washington became the first state to have these devices fully subsidized by Medicaid. And so far they’ve made it into the hands of more than 50 residents. Is this a solution to the elder care crisis? Or another sign of an AI dystopia? Plus: Why one of the biggest immigrant support networks in Washington just laid off half its staff, and David and Libby on their top stories of the day. Today on the show: tech journalist Jacob Robbins, and KUOW immigration reporter Gustavo Sagrero Alvarez Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you want to help out, go to donate.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.
- 2 days ago51 min
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson talks homelessness policy, the budget, and public safety
Every month Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson sits down with Soundside to discuss the latest news and answer your questions. This month: the budget, public safety, and homelessness policy. Plus: Libby and David break down the latest on the Washington State Ferry cancellations Today on the show: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you want to help out, go to donate.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 days ago51 min
WA Senate Debate: Two Democrats vie to represent Seattle's northern suburbs
This election season, State Sen. Jesse Salomon is defending his seat against a challenger who believes he's not progressive enough, Rep. Cindy Ryu. Legislative District 32, which they both represent now, is a safe seat for Democrats. LD 32 includes Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood and also parts of northwest Seattle, Edmonds and Woodway.Both have been in local and state politics for a while, but why is Ryu running against Salomon now? The two sat down for a debate with "Soundside" in front of a live audience. Plus: Co-hosts Libby Denkmann and David Kroman talk today's top headlines and Shane Mehling takes on the Weekend Warmup. Today on the show: Jesse Salomon, state senator for Legislative District 32 Cindy Ryu, position 1 representative for Legislative District 32 Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you want to help out, go to donate.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.
- 1 weeks ago50 min
New school year, new fights over free speech at the UW
The University of Washington's Board of Regents almost voted on a change to the school's Student Conduct Code in early September, which led to a wave of pushback from students and faculty who read it as an effort to crackdown on certain kinds of protests. The school delayed that original vote and extended its feedback period to December. Soundside spoke to students, as well as an organization that advocates for free speech, about what all of this signals about the state of protests at the University of Washington. Also, KUOW is a self-sustaining service of the University of Washington, meaning we fundraise separately and maintain editorial independence from the school. Today on the show: Radcliffe Cushman, an undergraduate student at the University of Washington Francisco Dojenia, a graduate student at the University of Washington Laura Beltz, the director of policy reform at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you want to help out, go to donate.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.
- 1 weeks ago51 min
Congressman Adam Smith answers your questions on Israel, AI, and more
Oddsmakers and election forecasters say Democrats are heavily favored to win back the House this November. If that does happen, Washington State Congressman Adam Smith is likely to chair the powerful House Armed Services Committee. There, he would take on some seriously thorny issues, such as the U.S. war in Iran, the war between Israel and Palestine, the Department of War and the role of AI in military operations. Plus: Co-hosts Libby Denkmann and David Kroman talk today's top headlines. Today on the show: Congressman Adam Smith. He represents Washington’s 9th congressional district, which includes Federal Way, Renton, and parts of Bellevue and Seattle Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you want to help out, go to donate.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.
- 1 weeks ago51 min
The candidates running to represent Seattle's progressive 43rd Legislative District
This November, Sen. Jamie Pedersen will defend his seat in Seattle's 43rd Legislative District against a challenger who believes he's not progressive enough. Hannah Sabio-Howell, a labor activist and former legislative aide, is running to unseat Pedersen, who has represented the district for nearly two decades. The two sat down for separate interviews with "Soundside" to share why they think they're the best fit for the progressive district. Plus: Co-hosts Libby Denkmann and David Kroman talk today's top headlines. Today on the show: Hannah Sabio-Howell, who's running to represent the 43rd Legislative District in Seattle Sen. Jamie Pedersen, an incumbent running for reelection in the 43rd Legislative District Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you want to help out, go to donate.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.
- 1 weeks ago52 min
Seattle city council candidates debate public safety, food deserts, and more
Two candidates are running to represent Seattle’s northern neighborhoods - from Greenwood to Bitterlake, and Crown Hill to Lake City. The outcome of this race has big implications for the political balance of City Hall and could prove to be the tipping point in continued debates over tax revenue, whether to turn on CCTV cameras as a crime prevention measure, the next stage of Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan, and the ever looming issue of the city’s budget deficit. Today on the show: City Council District 5 candidates Nilu Jenks and Julie Kang Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you want to help out, go to donate.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.
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