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
-
Seattle social housing developer could acquire its first building this year
CEO Roberto Jimenez spoke with Soundside about the voter approved PDA's progress towards getting housing online
-
Soundside's producer picks: Seattle's Civic Poet, Deciding to See, and hummingbird bills
Soundside is taking a break this week. Don’t worry - we’ll be back with new episodes next week. Until then, we’re bringing you some of our favorite stories from the show.
-
How the latest SCOTUS ruling on religous rights echoes the Scopes trial
The Supreme Court ruled that a Maryland couple could pull their child out of classes where the material involved books with LGBTQ themes. Almost exactly one hundred years ago – in July 1925 – there was another famous legal debate over what kids learn in the classroom that took place in Tennessee.
-
Why this year's Duwamish River Festival is canceled
Amid aggressive ICE activity across the country, organizers canceled the August festival.
-
(Middle) Eastern politics with Eastern WA's Congressman
For now, a cease-fire between Iran and Israel appears to be holding. Is this a military victory? A violation of constitutional oversight? A failed attempt to take out a nuclear power? Congressman Michael Baumgartner joins us to discuss.
-
WA Supreme Court approves case load limits for public defenders
Over the last three years, the shortage of public defenders in Washington state has built to a crisis. It’s been taking a toll on the lawyers who represent clients that need representation but can’t afford it.
-
WA encouraged lower income people to buy electric vehicles, results were mixed
Washington state is taking quick action to meet its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As part of it, last year the state spent $45 million dollars to help lower income people buy or lease electric vehicles.
-
Iranian Americans wonder “what is the end game” for war in Iran
We talk to four Seattle Iranian Americans about the war between Iran and Israel. We also talk with a Washington, D.C.-based expert for additional analysis.
-
MLS players say they're shut out of FIFA's big-money Club World Cup
U.S. fans of the beautiful game are now following an ugly contract dispute.
-
How Trump's fight with CA over climate policy impacts WA
California’s climate law have come under the crosshairs of the federal government and that may hamper Washington's ability to meet ambitious goals to decarbonize.