Best Seattle Reign Podcasts (2025)

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Reign on me: Seattle's NWSL team heads back to the playoffs 15:20

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12d ago15:20

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Seattle's pro women's soccer team have returned to the National Women's Soccer League playoffs. Seattle Reign play the Orlando Pride on Friday in a win-or-go-home match. But do the Reign have the potential to make a deep playoff run? Soundside producer Gabrielle Healy gets into it. Plus, everything you need to know about coach Laura Harvey and Chat…

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Common PNW fish, uncommon feature: teeth on its forehead 14:21

34m ago14:21

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Earlier this year, researchers at the University of Washington published a paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on the spotted ratfish, sometimes called a ghost shark. It’s one of the most common fish you’ll find in the Puget Sound and it has teeth in an unexpected place. The study’s authors say that, not only is this unusua…

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How air traffic controllers are doing post shutdown 9:37

36m ago9:37

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Air traffic controllers are getting paid again, now that the longest government shutdown in U.S. history is over. Air traffic controllers dominated headlines during the shutdown as they continued to work their stressful jobs without pay. Some of them took on side gigs to make up for lost income. And as the shutdown dragged on, controller shortages …

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Is Rad Power Bikes powering down? 16:20

1h ago16:20

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If you purchasd or rode an e-bike in the last 10 years, there’s a good chance it was a Rad Power Bike. The company, based in Seattle, was one of the first to popularize e-bikes with the general public, and grew to be the largest electric bike company in North America. But now, the company is on the brink of collapse. A spokesperson told Geekwire la…

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What's happening in Sudan? 17:46

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In 2023, Bellevue organizer Mubarak Elamin made the decision to bring his mother to the United States. At the time, she was living in Sudan, where a brutal war had broken out between the country’s army, the Sudanese Armed Forces, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The situation deteriorated into what the U.N. has called one of the world’s l…

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Why your local Starbucks might be closed today 9:12

5h ago9:12

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Unionized Starbucks workers have started their fourth day on strike. Workers walked off the job in over 40 cities last week. And this year’s strike has gotten attention from high-profile politicians. Both Seattle mayor-elect Katie Wilson and New York's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani called on customers to boycott the coffee chain. Last week, Senator Pa…

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Ask a doctor: Microplastics edition 18:52

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You’re probably heard the term “microplastics.” And you’ve probably also heard that they’re bad for you. A write up from Stanford Medicine says, quote, “they’re in the water we drink, the food we eat, the clothes we wear and the air we breathe.” But what exactly are they? A local doctor is helping us understand what exactly these particals are, and…

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Episode 144 - On to Game 3 1:12:04

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Cameron and Nicholaus talk about Sounders' domination of Minnesota in Game 2 of the playoffs. Join the Scuttlebutt community on Discord! Come hang out with us and fellow Sounders fans—chat during matches, share hot takes, and drop your questions and comments into our Scuttlebutt mailbag. We might even feature yours on the show! Want to support the …

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What we learned this week: How the MLS calendar and broadcast changes could fundamentally change the league 1:17:47

9h ago1:17:47

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Niko and Jeremiah learned a lot this week but really the hot topic became the MLS proposed calendar changes and putting MLS season pass behind only one paywall. They also review the Sounders' disappointing playoff exit at the hands of themselves and Minnesota. Finally the guys briefly touch on the uncertainties in play contract negotiations includi…

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Lights, Camera, Closures? - The state of independent movie theaters in Seattle 28:42

4d ago28:42

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In early October, film buffs around the region received some bittersweet news… The historic Egyptian Theater in Capitol Hill – which had been closed for repairs – would not reopen as a public theater. The Seattle International Film Festival decided to end its lease, saying it was a difficult decision but that it just wasn’t financially feasible. Th…

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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Nov 13-16 4:58

4d ago4:58

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Here at Soundside, we've got lots of plans this weekend. Paige Browning is playing in a Kickball tournament, while Jason is planning on cheering for her... Supervising Producer Sarah Leibovitz is doing LAUNDRY... What joy! As for YOU, here are all your options from this week's Weekend Warmup... LINKS: SIFF Cinema Italian Style 2025 Sew, Quilt, Need…

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Sounders Weekly 11-12: Season Ending Expert Roundtable (+ Extra Time!) 1:29:42

6d ago1:29:42

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Tonight on a special season-ending edition of Sounders Weekly, Jackson Felts invites into the studio Ari Liljenwall of MLS Soccer, Anders Hirst of KJR, Noah Riffe of Lobbing Scorchers, and Niko Moreno of Sounder At Heart as the guys discuss the end of the 2025 campaign in a penalty kick loss in game three of the first round of the playoffs to Minne…

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Brian Schmetzer on Sounders Season Ending Loss and Off-Season 11:57

6d ago11:57

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Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team’s season ending loss in Minnesota last weekend, the change at goalkeeper, various roster questions for the off-season ahead, and a 2025 reflection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Reign Weekly 11-12: Susie Rantz, Laura Schott, Kelyn Rowe on 2025 Season 27:40

6d ago27:40

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Sounder At Heart’s Susie Rantz joins Reign Weekly to give her quick takes on the 2025 season following the Reign’s 2-0 postseason loss at Orlando. Keely Dunning, Laura Schott and Kelyn Rowe breakdown that final game, give out some team superlatives, and discuss the legacy of Lu Barnes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Imagining a Seattle with fewer cars 35:34

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Seattle has been a target of anti-car activism since at least the early 1960s, when the construction of I-5 carved up the Chinatown International District. Washington architect Paul Thiry said the creation of the freeway signaled when Seattle started to lose its identity as a city. But what would a less car-centric Seattle actually look like? Whom …

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Katie Wilson is likely Seattle's next mayor after latest vote count 9:56

5d ago9:56

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Seattleites have been closely watching election results for nearly a week since polls closed. That’s because the city’s mayoral candidates were in a tight race. Longtime Seattle politician and current Mayor Bruce Harrell is trying to win a second term. His challenger is Katie Wilson, a Democratic socialist who has never held elected office before. …

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Was the 2025 MLS Cup playoffs first round ousting the biggest choke in Sounders history? 1:06:02

6d ago1:06:02

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Well that turned out to be a whimper. Aaron and Jeremiah unpack the loss in the first round of the playoffs to Minnesota. Painful as the quick exit was, they discussed whether or not this defeat was the biggest choke in Sounders history. The guys dive into the roster and look at the various contracts about to expire to get an idea of what they thin…

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Crushed in the quarterfinal - Ep. 54 50:25

10h ago50:25

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The kids will be alright. The Reign’s 2-0 loss to Orlando in the NWSL quarterfinal ends their postseason run. We talk about the match and pull some positives out of something that was actually a total bummer. We also discuss the other playoff results and make some semifinal predictions. SPONSORS Sounder at Heart - Our network host and biggest suppo…

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"Water Mirror Echo" explores the life, and legacy, of Bruce Lee 50:27

7d ago50:27

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Bruce Lee holds a special place in Seattle’s heart – and Seattle played a key role in Bruce Lee’s life. He attended the University of Washington. He taught martial arts around the city. And after his tragically young death, at the age of 32, Lee was buried at Lake View Cemetery on Capitol Hill. A biography by author Jeff Chang traces this journey a…

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Seattle Sounders season ending loss in Minnesota: PKs and Postgame 44:44

3d ago44:44

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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What We Learned This Week with Niko Moreno: Looking towards Minnesota Game 3 and the bigger playoff picture 54:25

11d ago54:25

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Niko and Jeremiah with What We Learned This Week; The big topic was how the Sounders looked in training this week ahead of Game 3 vs. Minnesota. A bit of confidence showed after getting the proverbial monkey off their back with that 4-goal outburst in Game 2. Then the guys look at the bigger playoff picture and what that means for Seattle if they s…

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Everything we know about Ben Shuldiner, the lone finalist for Seattle Public Schools superintendent 19:45

6d ago19:45

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After a monthslong search, the Seattle Public Schools district finally has a new superintendent. The Seattle School Board voted to name Ben Shuldiner as the lone finalist for the role. Shuldiner is currently the superintendent of the Lansing School District in Michigan. He’ll be the fourth superintendent in the last decade. Back in March, former su…

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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Nov 7-10 6:19

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It’s weekends like these where you WANT a solid plan for what to do, so you’re not just stuck sulking about the weather. And while Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows may be on his way to sunny Florida AS WE SPEAK for a weekend in Tampa, he still left us with a smattering of potential options: LINKS: Port Gamble Ghost Conference Best of the N…

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Tacoma homeless encampment ban expands, critics ask where people will sleep 15:21

13d ago15:21

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It’s getting harder for unhoused people in Tacoma to find a place to spend the night. Last week, the city council there voted narrowly, 5-to-4, to expand buffer zones where encampments are not allowed. The new ban, which went into effect this week, includes areas within two blocks of public schools, parks, libraries, and most of downtown and Hillto…

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Obed Vargas has leveled up in the MLS Cup playoffs at the perfect time 41:02

9d ago41:02

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Game 2 vs Minnesota has everyone feeling pretty good! Aaron and Jeremiah recap the match, a 4-2 victory that was a little closer at times than it should’ve been. They discuss and praise the decision to start Musovski in this matchup. They even expressed confidence going into the upcoming pivotal Game 3 at Allianz Field. Sponsor 🍷 Full Pull Wines: L…

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Saved by the Bugg - Ep. 53 1:02:25

21h ago1:02:25

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Cool. Calm. Collecting goals. Sunday’s draw in Orlando secured the Reign 5th place in the NWSL table heading into playoffs. We reflect on the match and look ahead to Friday’s quarterfinal rematch against the Pride. We also discuss last week’s results, news, and controversies from around the league. SPONSORS Sounder at Heart - Our network host and b…

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"HELP ME!!! HELP ME!!!" WA prison kept woman in dark while her husband was dying 18:47

13d ago18:47

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In April, 25-year-old Alex Kuhnhausen died of a bacterial infection he contracted at Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla. This isn’t unheard of – last year, there were 39 deaths reported in Washington prisons. But the details of Alex Kuhnhausen’s decline and death raise questions about decisions by prison officials and medical staff; decis…

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Sounders Weekly 11-4: Paul Rothrock Postgame, Reporter Roundtable 46:25

14d ago46:25

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Tonight on Sounders Weekly, Jackson Felts talks with Paul Rothrock after Seattle's 4-2 win over Minnesota in game two of the first round of the playoffs to force a game three, then Ari Liljenwall, Niko Moreno, and Noah Riffe join the show for a roundtable of reporters as they discuss the win on Monday plus game three ahead on Saturday. See omnystud…

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Reign Weekly 11-4: NWSL Playoffs Start, Orlando Recap AND Preview 27:40

14d ago27:40

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Keely Dunning and Laura Schott recap the Reign’s 1-1 draw at Orlando, a result which places Seattle in 5th place as the NWSL postseason kicks off this week. The Reign are set to visit Orlando in the opening match of the 2025 NWSL Playoffs — tune-in on Prime at 5pm on November 7th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Anila Quayyum Agha, the artist behind the Seattle Asian Art Museum's latest exhibit 19:33

14d ago19:33

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When you step into the Seattle Asian Art Museum’s new exhibit… you feel small. You’re surrounded by light, blocks of color reaching across the floor, creeping up the walls. The art takes up space, immersing you in light and shadow, as though you’ve entered another world. Steel cubes carved with meticulous designs hang from the ceiling. Papercraft c…

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The last Seattle mayor to get reelected tells us how he did it 11:44

14d ago11:44

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As voters head to the polls amid a contentious mayoral race in Seattle, we’re looking to the past to try to answer a lingering question. It’s hard to win reelection as a Seattle mayor. The last time it happened was nearly two decades ago. Why has it been so long? We're going directly to the source for more: Democrat Greg Nickels was mayor of Seattl…

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Postgame Show: Sounders-Minnesota, Playoffs 1st Round, Game 2 21:45

15d ago21:45

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Jackson Felts and Lamar Neagle break down the result between Seattle and Minnesota in game two of the first round of the playoffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Full Broadcast: Sounders-Minnesota, Playoffs 1st Round, Game 2 3:07:29

2d ago3:07:29

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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A Gig Harbor teen was coerced into suicide -- the group behind it has victimized thousands 20:59

15d ago20:59

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TRIGGER WARNING - SELF HARM INVOLVING CHILDREN In 2022, the body of 13-year-old Jay Taylor was discovered behind a grocery store in Gig Harbor. Jay had died by suicide, a tragedy that only grew more shocking when police realized he’d livestreamed the act on Instagram, encouraged by the people watching. Jay Taylor was a victim of 764, a global onlin…

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Niko and Jeremiah talk through the possible sale of the Sounders 51:45

9d ago51:45

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Niko joins Jeremiah for a special Thursday episode to discuss the Sounders hiring an investment bank to help them to sell a major stake in the team. This would be the first major minority stake sold since 2009, the inaugural season. What exactly is a strategic capital raise and what does it mean for the team and for fans? Sponsor 🍷 Full Pull Wines:…

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Documentary: Inside ICE Detention 45:13

6d ago45:13

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The immigration detention center in Tacoma, Washington has quickly reached capacity this year under the Trump administration’s push to scale up deportations. The population inside nearly doubled in a matter of months, raising some concerns about staffing levels and reported delays for detainees accessing lawyers or medical care. The experience for …

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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Oct 30-Nov 4 6:33

19d ago6:33

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Can you believe that we’re already at the end of October? Time is a weird soup. This week has been jam packed with things, AND we have an election next Tuesday. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Let’s enjoy the weekend!! LINKS: Seattle Short King Contest Seattle Kraken vs NY Rangers - Sat 11/1 Short Run Comix Festival Seattle Opera - The Pirate…

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Episode 143 - PLAYOFFS?! A Game 1 Reaction 1:19:11

7d ago1:19:11

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Aaron, Cameron, and Nicholaus get together (finally) to talk Sounders and their first post-season match of 2025. 21:06 🔹Playoffs Start in Minnesota🔹The "best 11"?🔹Penalty Kicks🔹What are we going to look like at home?🔹Shohei🔹SO MUCH MORE🔹 Join the Scuttlebutt community on Discord! Come hang out with us and fellow Sounders fans—chat during matches, s…

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Sounders Weekly 10-29: Recap of Game 1 Loss, Jamie Watson, Ari Liljenwall 46:04

20d ago46:04

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Tonight on Sounders Weekly, Jackson Felts recaps the game one loss in the first round of the playoffs, we hear from Albert Rusnak and Jackson Ragen after the game, plus visit with FS1 broadcaster Jamie Watson and Ari Liljenwall, who shares what else is happening around MLS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Reign Weekly 10-29: Decision Day Predictions, Fishlock's Final Wales Match 27:01

20d ago27:01

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Keely Dunning and Laura Schott breakdown an exciting slate of matches making up NWSL Decision Day on November 2nd, and celebrate the incredible legacy Jess Fishlock has cemented for herself for Wales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Aid for Gaza remains tenuous despite ceasefire 20:05

8d ago20:05

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Like so many others, Jas Ikeda struggled with the images and stories coming out of Gaza – of the widespread destruction and the growing starvation. Like others, she felt frustrated that more wasn’t being done to help the people caught in the conflict. Unlike most others, Ikeda has a lot of sailing experience. So when she heard about the Global Sumu…

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Bridge over troubled Washington: Billions needed for infrastructure repair 16:54

20d ago16:54

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Washington State highways and bridges are in need of a serious refresh. That’s according to a WSDOT official who told the Washington State Transportation Commission this month: “We are in the early stages of critical failure due to lack of funding.” - Troy Suing, Director, Capital Program Development and Management, Washington State Department of T…

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As SNAP benefit cutoff looms, WA food banks brace for impact 12:58

8d ago12:58

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Update, 11:45 am, 10/31: Two federal judges have ordered the Trump administration to fund SNAP using the USDA's contingency funds. Read more from The Associated Press. _________________________________________________________________________________ 10/29: More than 1 in 10 people in Washington state rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Progra…

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WA Legends of Soccer "Era of Legends" event and Eternal Sounders Circle of Legends most recent inductee voting 42:17

13d ago42:17

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WA Legends of Soccer "Era of Legends" event and Eternal Sounders Circle of Legends most recent inductee voting A kind of one-off type episode we have today. WA Legends of Soccer Executive Director Frank MacDonald joins Jeremiah for chat about WA Legend's upcoming "Era of Legends" event. They also go into the recent voting for the Eternal Sounders C…

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Sounders vs Minnesota Game 1 recap, that shootout, and a wider view of the MLS Cup playoffs ahead 55:05

11d ago55:05

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Jeremiah and Aaron recap a somewhat encouraging yet frustrating 0-0 loss in playoff format penalties. They also go down the rabbit hole of what seem to be in the minds of all Sounders fans - that shootout and what could have been. Rounding it out the guys briefly discuss what else they saw from teams that Seattle could face if they move on. Sponsor…

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Why is the U.S. striking boats off the coast of South America? 17:05

21d ago17:05

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed U.S strikes on four more boats in waters near South America. The attacks happened Monday off the coast of Colombia in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Hegseth claimed without citing evidence, “the four vessels were known by our intelligence apparatus, transiting along known narco-trafficking routes, and carrying n…

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Amazon lays off 14,000 people - what's next for the company? 20:31

21d ago20:31

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Amazon confirmed this morning it is cutting 14,000 employees from its corporate workforce. In a letter sent to employees earlier today, the Senior Vice President of “People Experience and Technology” – basically, HR – at Amazon quoted CEO Andy Jassey, saying “we want to operate like the world’s largest startup… by reducing layers, increasing owners…

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Air traffic controllers lose first full paycheck, adding stress to an already stressful job 13:22

21d ago13:22

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It’s Day 28 of the federal government shutdown – just a few days away from this becoming the longest-running shutdown in U.S. history… And air traffic controllers working without pay are feeling it. Today, the nation’s roughly 13,000 air traffic controllers are getting their first zero-dollar paycheck since the government shutdown began on October …