Hans Anderson
Producer, Soundside
About
Hans Anderson is a producer on KUOW’s Soundside, where he covers a diverse range of topics from conflicts over how to use busy streets to how the open spaces of the Palouse inspire modern musical compositions. He primarily produces segments about politics, the arts, and transportation.
Location: Seattle
Languages Spoken: English
Pronouns: he/him
Podcasts
Stories
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Google and DOJ face off over remedy for search engine monopoly
Depending on what’s decided in a D.C. courthouse, there could be big changes in store for one of tech’s biggest juggernauts.
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What's at stake in the birthright citizenship Supreme Court case
The Supreme Court will soon decide whether a 125 year old constitutional right to citizenship for people born in the United States to non-citizen parents is guaranteed.
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As Trump cuts funding, researchers look for opportunities outside the U.S.
As researchers at American universities face an uncertain future, other countries are doing their best to lure scientists away. Is the U-S set to face a brain drain as top talent moves overseas or into other fields?
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The biggest story of the baseball season is ... the bat?
The torpedo bat has been one of the biggest stories of the three week old MLB season. How does it work?
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Has the U.S. reached a "constitutional crisis"?
The Trump Administration has made little effort to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States -- is the Administration ignoring a ruling from the highest court in the land? And where does that leave our constitutional democracy?
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How WA decides whether to revoke a doctor's license
An alleged fertility fraud case hightlights the tension between a doctor's right to due process and patient safety
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WA Senate rolls out plan to cover $1 billion transporation budget gap
The WA transportation budget is underfunded by around $1 billion dollars right now, with a bigger deficit projected down the road, if nothing changes. Lawmakers say that would put the brakes on a lot of big projects, including maintenance and highway construction on I-5 and I-90. A blueprint to fill the budget gap passed the state Senate over the weekend.
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OR lawmakers debate a constitutional right to climate stability
Oregon is looking at guaranteeing the right for all citizens to live in a healthy environment – including a stable climate. The state legislature is debating whether to have voters weigh in on the change.
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Why does Seattle create a comprehensive plan?
Seattle is taking on one of the more contentious issues to regularly pass through city hall: the Comprehensive Plan. But why do cities like Seattle have to engage in this planning exercise at all? It goes back to a law called the Growth Management Act.
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Seattle's new Civic Poet finds parallels between political language and verse
Dujie Tahat can be described in many ways: a poet, a critic, podcast host, and political consultant. In addition to all those titles, they can now add a new descriptor: Seattle’s Fifth Civic Poet.