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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Business
Why some Seattle 7-Elevens are struggling
7-elevens are all over the city. It’s the kind of place you know will always be open when you're craving a candy bar or a midnight pack of smokes. But some of the city’s 7-elevens are struggling. Seattle Times business reporter Paul Roberts explains why.
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Arts & Life
Casual Pride-Day with Vivian McCall and Jas Keimig
This week… We’re throwing some extra glitter on the show. We’ve got a special Pride-themed edition of Casual Friday. Stranger queer-issues reporter Vivian McCall and Seattle-based arts reporter Jas Keimig are here to talk about this weekend’s Pride events, Seattle’s queer history and why Pride feels a bit different this year.
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Arts & Life
Casual Friday with Hannah Weinberger and Clare McGrane
This week… Amazon’s return-to-office mandate is making things busier downtown… and commutes are getting longer too King County is mulling whether or not to require businesses to accept cash. And how much is too much for a really fancy burger? Science journalist Hannah Weinberger and KUOW Producer Clare McGrane are here to break down the week.
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Arts & Life
Casual Friday with Bill Radke and Naomi Ishisaka
This week… Things got heated as the Seattle City Council debated Legislation aimed at drug possession. The east coast is learning what it’s like to live through smoke season. And WSU researchers are tinkering on a crisp new apple. We’ll break it all down with KUOW’s Bill Radke, and Seattle Times columnist Naomi Ishisaka.
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Arts & Life
Casual Friday with Mike Davis and Rachel Terlep
This week… Amazon employees walked off the job in protest of several company practices. Experts in the AI industry warned that things might be advancing a bit too fast. And we learn that none of us are very good spellers. We’ll break it all down with KUOW Arts and Culture Reporter Mike Davis and Rachel Terlep, the senior social media manager for Washington's Department of Natural Resources.
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Arts & Life
Casual Friday with Jeanie Lindsay and Jane C. Hu
This week… Seattle City Council is speaking for the trees. UW researchers are preparing to dive into the world of psychedelic therapy. And the Seattle Center Monorail is having a moment. Northwest News Network’s Jeanie Lindsay and science journalist Jane C. Hu are here to break down the week.
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Environment
Wildfire smoke is here early
Smoke has arrived. Which means it’s time to get prepared. Former firefighter and Life with Fire Podcast host Amanda Monthei is here to tell us how.
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Arts & Life
Casual Friday with Ishea Brown and Katie Campbell
This week… We’re entering a heatwave. The Chinatown International District was deemed an ‘endangered historic place.’ And Microsoft says it’s time to learn how to use AI, or you might get left in the dust. KUOW’s Katie Campbell and Truth Be Told podcast Supervising Producer Ishea Brown are here to break down the week.
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Arts & Life
Casual Friday with Hannah Weinberger and Tan Vinh
This week… Governor Jay Inslee says he’s ready to pass the torch. The national park service is considering timed reservations at Mount Rainier. And is the West Seattle Bridge cursed? Crosscut science reporter Hannah Weinberger and Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh are here to break down the week.
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Environment
Sea-Tac might have to clean up its act
Fasten your seatbelts… People who live around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport are suing the Port of Seattle, Alaska Air, and Delta Airlines for allegedly polluting the air with toxic chemicals. We'll hear from Steve Berman, the lawsuit's lead attorney, UW researcher Dr. Elena Austin and citizen scientist/former SeaTac resident Kent Palosaari about the airport's impact on the environment.