Vaughan Jones
Podcast Producer
About
Vaughan is a podcast producer for Seattle Now, KUOW's news podcast. They enjoy stories with strong local roots that benefit the day-to-day life of the listener. They were previously a reporter at KJZZ, Phoenix's NPR member station, and received a BA in journalism from the Walter Cronkite School at Arizona State University.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English
Pronouns: they/them
Podcasts
Stories
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Arts & Life
Casual Friday with Vaughan Jones and Andrew Walsh
This week, we learned more about Boeing’s quality control processes from an anonymous employee. The Secretary of State is warning voters to watch out for deepfakes ahead of March’s primary election. And Lily Gladstone was nominated for an Oscar… which left Seattle media wanting a piece of the glory. Too Beautiful To Live Co-Host Andrew Walsh and Seattle Now Producer Vaughan Jones are here to break down the week.
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Environment
The newest California transplant: Redwoods
Washington’s climate is changing, and some of our native trees are struggling to adapt. Western red cedars and Douglas firs aren’t used to warming temperatures and drought conditions. Cue the Redwood tree - chances are, you’ve actually seen them around Seattle already. Seattle Times Climate Reporter Amanda Zhou is here to tell us why the California icon may be a good fit for Washington.
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Arts & Life
Casual Friday with Paige Browning and Jodi-Ann Burey
This week… Seattle is recovering from a weekend of below-freezing temperatures. Delays on the Light Rail are creating chaos EVERYONE’s commute. And a local artist made a touching, but kind of gross, tribute to fired Seahawks coach Pete Carroll. KUOW Reporter and Anchor Paige Browning and Author Jodi-Ann Burey are here to break down the week.
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Arts & Life
This is the One Line... and it's delayed
Light Rail riders, check your station: Sound Transit will be making repairs over the next few weeks. Time it wrong on a weekday, and you could be waiting more than 20 minutes for a train. On weekends, train service through downtown will stop entirely. It’s the third time in a year that downtown stations have been disrupted by maintenance. Seattle Times Transit Reporter Mike Lindblom will tell us what’s going on.
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Arts & Life
Casual Friday with Ishea Brown and Lex Vaughn
This week… We’re still learning more about the door plug that blew out of a Boeing 737 Max 9 mid-flight. And the Seattle area is cold and getting colder, and we may even get some snow this weekend. Local digital strategist Ishea Brown and Needling Editor-in-Chief Lex Vaughn are here to break down the week.
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Sports
A beginner’s guide to UW’s championship football game
It is a historic day for the University of Washington football team. The Huskies will face Michigan State tonight for a shot at the highest honor in college football. It’s a great moment to tune in, if you’re not normally a Husky fan. Seattle Now sports correspondent Vaughan Jones tells us just what’s at stake for UW, and all the tips for enjoying the game.
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Arts & Life
Casual Friday with Jas Keimig and Clare McGrane
This week… Get ready for hordes of purple fans. The Husky Football Team is on its way to the National Championship. Sound Transit is considering fare gates to stop free light rail riders. And surprise! Smoke and fog messed with the New Year’s Eve celebration at the Space Needle. Freelance arts reporter Jas Keimig and Seattle Now Producer Clare McGrane are here to break down the week.
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Health
The viruses are back
If you are starting 2024 with sniffles, a cough, or even a fever, you’re not alone. The festive holiday weeks have left many of us with a respiratory bug. Covid, the flu and RSV are all in play this time of year… along with the common cold… and anecdotally, they’re out in numbers. It’s a good time to talk with UW Medicine Professor Dr. Helen Chu.. she’s here to tell us what we should know about the trio of winter illnesses circulating right now, and what we can do to stay healthy.
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Government
New year, new Seattle City Council
2024 has officially entered the building and a new Seattle City Council is on deck. The five, soon to be six, brand new council members have a lot on their plate this year, not to mention all those promises they made on the campaign trail. Publicola Editor Erica C. Barnett is here to give us our first briefing on the newest council.
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Environment
Best of 2023: The hike that's too Enchanting
The Seattle Now team makes a lot of shows. We love so many, but some really shine. This week, we’re going to highlight some of our favorite conversations of the year. This one is a look into one of the most beautiful hikes that Washington has to offer: The Enchantments. The crystal-clear lakes and gorgeous views are a huge draw. People love them… But maybe a little too much. Nature writer Luke Whelan is here to talk about how hikers are putting strain on the area’s ecosystem, and how people are trying to keep it clean and safe.