Sound Politics
A podcast about the candidates, policies, and perspectives shaping the Pacific Northwest. Produced by KUOW in Seattle.
There’s a lot to wade through when it comes to Washington State politics. The drama, the facts, the money, and the movers and shakers. In Sound Politics KUOW host Libby Denkmann and politics reporter Scott Greenstone go beyond the ballot to guide you through what’s happening in local politics, why it matters, and how you can use your vote to make a difference.
New episodes every week.
Team:
- Libby Denkmann, Host
- Scott Greenstone, Host
- Catharine Smith, Editor
- Hans Anderson, Producer
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundpoliticsnotes.
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Episodes
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Send this to a procrastinator voter
A procrastinator’s guide to why you should care about this year’s election.
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Jock vs nerd: who will be the next Mayor of Seattle?
Does Seattle want the stability of an experienced politician? Or do voters want new ideas, and new blood, in the Mayor's office?
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He went viral for shouting down 'antifa.' Now he feels different
We're taking a look at the complex patchwork of political ideologies on the left when it comes to protests, non-violence, and Antifa.
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The dream of the right wing is alive in Portland
What’s the truth on the ground in Portland? Dirk VanderHart of OPB's Politics Now podcast breaks down what he's seeing in the Rose City.
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Seagulls shut down candidates as congress shuts down the gov
This November, King County voters will elect a new executive for the first time in 16 years.
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TV on the radio
This week, we're talking TV. What we see on our screens and what goes on behind the scenes -- and how that shapes the political landscape.
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A high horse and a gaslight walk into a bar (with guest Brandi Kruse)
Our guest this week is Brandi Kruse, conservative influencer and host of the UnDivided Podcast. We decided to have her on as the nation and our region are still reeling from the murder of Charlie Kirk -- and struggling with how to discuss the event.
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Heywood you sign this? Let's Go WA is working on two new initiatives
Brian Heywood is back in the political spotlight. He’s the deep-pocketed conservative donor behind the group Let’s Go Washington.
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What's lobbying got to do with it?
Lobbying is one of the most-hated jobs in America according to polling. But lobbyists have a big impact on what ends up in state and local legislation and the laws we all live under.
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Democrats' big, blue branding problem
What’s so wrong with the Democratic party? And what’s it gonna take to fix it?
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Letter(s) of the law(s): WA and DC trade angry notes
The Trump Justice Department is threatening to withhold funds or even prosecute local officials who enforce Washington’s sanctuary policies. But can they?
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A big threat to Democrats' WA swing district
WA's Third Congressional District broke for Trump three times. It also sent Democrat Marie Glusenkamp Perez to the U.S. House -- twice. But her challenger in 2026 will test whether voters support her unique politics or felt her previous opponent was just too extreme.