Sophie Reid
Producer, Seattle Now and The Record
About
Sophie produces content for KUOW’s Seattle Now and The Record.
Sophie joined the BBC as an intern in London in 2005, rising to become the BBC’s Senior Radio Producer for North America. She was senior broadcast journalist for BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast, broadcast journalist for Radio 4’s The World at One, PM, The World This Weekend and Broadcasting House programs. She also produced business news for the Today program at Radio 4 and Radio 5 Live’s Wake Up to Money.
In 2012, Sophie turned freelance and has worked for the BBC, NPR, WHYY, WNYC and Bloomberg. She also teaches communication at The Wharton School. Before becoming a journalist, Sophie was a lawyer for an international law firm.
Now a Seattle resident, she has lived in London, Madrid, Buenos Aires, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia (among other places).
Stories
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Debate: Should Washington state introduce tougher gun laws?
This November, voters decide whether to limit the purchase and storage of some firearms. We hosted a special debate on measure I-1639 between those arguing for tougher checks, training, wait periods and gun storage, and those in opposition.
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"I believe Judge Kavanaugh." One woman's defense of Supreme Court nominee, as sexual misconduct allegations mount.
As a third woman comes forward with allegations of sexual misconduct by Brett Kavanaugh, Heritage Foundation legal fellow Elizabeth Slattery explains why #IStandWithBrett.
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Embattled state Rep. Manweller faces fresh pressure to stand down
Republican Rep. Matt Manweller is seeking re-election this Fall. But state party leaders want him to resign, amid allegations of an underage sexual relationship back in 1997. And now a new political action committee campaign plans to unseat him.
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Environment
Should you feel guilty for eating Chinook salmon?
Given the starving orca population in the Puget Sound, we look at whether or not humans should stop eating Chinook salmon.
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Is Seattle's hot housing market starting to cool down?
Bill Radke talks about what's happening with Seattle's housing market and if we're currently in a bubble. We talk to James Young, director of the...
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CLEAR fingerprint technology at Seattle stadiums
If you're heading to the Pearl Jam gig at the Safeco Field, you can expect to stand in line. From security lines to lines to buy food and drink. But you...
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Washington grapples with orca recovery plan
Bill Radke talks to Seattle Times reporter Lynda Mapes and Dr. Deborah Giles, whale research biologist for the University of Washington's Center for...
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Orca mom carries baby for ninth day, as its body starts to decompose
Marine biologist Taylor Shedd has told The Record that the grieving orca mother — known as Tahlequah or J35 — is carrying her dead calf for a ninth day....
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Is agriculture bailout 'corporate welfare' for Washington wheat farmers?
This week the Trump administration unveiled a $12 billion bailout for agriculture. It's aimed at easing damage to the industry from the President's new...
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How can we reduce drunk driving deaths in Washington?
Bill Radke talks to State Senator Mike Padden and State Representative Roger Goodman about what they believe are the best solutions to reducing drunk...