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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AI in the classroom? What we can learn from social media's rise
Washington just became the fifth state to issue guidelines for how AI technology is used in the classroom. AI software like ChatGPT usually makes headlines for how it could help students cheat, but State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Chris Reykdal, said that while those stories make the news, the reality is more nuanced.
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New podcast delves into the varied musical taste of Kurt Cobain
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20 years of Seattle music history is now online
For over 20 years, The Rocket documented Seattle's music scene. Now, every issue is available to view online.
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UW researcher slows down hummingbirds to study them. What he found is amazing
Alejandro Rico-Guevara has dedicated his life to looking at Hummingbirds in ways other people can’t. What he’s learned changed the world’s understanding of hummingbirds and, at times, has been of great use to humans.
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More urban pharmacies are disappearing. What's driving the closures?
In 2020, chairman George D. Bartell said the sale of his 130-year-old family company was the only option. Regional operators like Bartell Drugs just couldn’t compete in the pharmacy business anymore. But now, after acquiring Bartell, Rite Aid itself is in a deep hole. Since the acquisition, Rite Aid has closed 21 of 68 Bartell locations, along with some of its own stores. So why are pharmacies struggling to stay afloat?
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Anacortes wolfdogs raise questions about the line between sanctuaries and zoos
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Metal shredder divides Bellingham over the role of industry
Controversy is brewing in Bellingham over a former cement plant, a Canadian metal recycling company, and a lot of concerned neighbors.
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Native communities combat opioid epidemic with cultural traditions and Western medicine
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Few and far between, endangered wolverines are difficult to track
Wolverines in the contiguous United States were listed as threatened by U.S. Fish and Wildlife last week.
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Will regulators stop the Alaska Hawaiian merger?
Seattle-based Alaska Airlines announced over the weekend it plans to buy Hawaiian Airlines. The $1.9 billion merger would solidify Alaska's position as the nation's fifth largest carrier, if federal regulators don't block the deal.