Shows
Northwest NowD.C. ReactionThe rate of change in Washington DC makes planning your employment and finances almost impossible - so what's the message from second district Congressman Rick Larsen and 10th District Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland? That's part of the discussion on this edition of Northwest Now.2025-04-2626 min
Northwest NowScott StulenA discussion with new Seattle Art Museum Director, Scott Stulen. find out his vision for the future of the SAM.2025-04-1923 min
Northwest NowVanishing SeattleIf there's one thing we've all had to adapt to here in Western Washington its a rapid rate of change. Documenting that change of place, culture and vibe is the mission of Vanishing Seattle - a social media and short film project dedicated to fond memories of people, places and things. 2025-04-1223 minNorthwest NowTuition GuaranteeWashington already has pretty good programs for low income students to attend college. But determining financial aid eligibility is difficult, and many students don't know their status until it's too late to enroll with confidence, or they find out they got bogged-down somewhere within the process. So enter the new Washington Guarantee program. That's the discussion on this edition of Northwest Now.2025-04-0525 min
Northwest NowRyan MelloFor the first time since 2016 Pierce County has a Democrat serving in the executive's position. We're sitting down with Ryan Mello to talk about homelessness and the other pressing challenges facing the South Sound - on this edition of Northwest Now. 2025-03-2925 min
Northwest NowStreet Drug ChemicalsFentanyl is killing thousands in Western Washington, but a new wave of highly adulterated street drugs threatens to make a bad problem even worse. We're talking about it with Tacoma's needle exchange program - doing battle with a wave of toxic additives on this edition of Northwest Now.2025-03-2225 min
Northwest NowOpen Government 2025You're entitled to review most of the records government produces in Washington State, but over time, that right is slowly fading away and the problem is only getting worse. Our discussion with the Washington Coalition for Open Government on this edition of Northwest Now.2025-03-1527 min
Northwest NowKaren FraserMarch is Women's History Month, celebrating women and their accomplishments and contributions. Karen Fraser served in numerous government roles here in Western Washington, making a difference in Thurston County and the State of Washington as a state senator for 24 years. On this edition of Northwest Now we'll sit down with Karen Fraser to discuss her life and long list of accomplishments. 2025-03-0826 min
Northwest NowOpportunity KnocksA PBS reality show help those living paycheck to paycheck with their finances. We talk to the local producers of "Opportunity Knocks."2025-02-2225 min
Northwest NowBrandon BirdOur discussion with newly-appointed CEO of the Northwest African American Museum Brandon Bird as we celebrate Black History Month.2025-02-1526 min
Northwest NowCyber SecurityCyber attacks are on the rise, how can you protect your data while online? That's our discussion. 2025-02-0826 min
Northwest NowGerm & WormLove to travel but concerned about exotic diseases? Then the "Germ & Worm" podcast, hosted by. two local doctors is for you.2025-01-2525 min
Northwest NowTacoma-Pierce Economy 2025As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, he vows tariffs on some of our major trading partners. What impact will this have on our region that relies heavily on trade? that's our discussion for our annual look at the South Sound economy. 2025-01-1826 min
Northwest NowJ.M SimpsonA discussion with a former educator who now uses his talented photographic eye to document the lives of the homeless population in Olympia.2025-01-1125 min
Northwest NowPuget Sound RevelsFor more than thirty years the Puget sound Revels theatre company has been producing their mid-winter celebration of culture - and this year, the focus is on an amazing and little known piece of African American history. 2024-12-1426 min
Northwest NowDark Tidemagine growing up with a cousin only later to discover he became one of this country's most notorious serial killers? That's exactly what happened to Edna Cowell Martin - Ted Bundy's cousin - and author of Dark Tide.2024-12-0726 min
Northwest NowCommunity College Bachelor DegreesWhat if you could combine the practical knowledge of a technical education with the academic and intellectual expansion of a Bachelors degree? That's the reality now at many of the state's community and technical colleges.2024-11-2326 min
Northwest NowMakers On The TideFor more than fifty years two brothers hand-crafted some of the finest canoes ever built - and their story is the subject of a new film called "Makers on the Tide." The story of Tacoma's Willits Brothers on this edition of Northwest Now.2024-11-1626 min
Northwest NowPat CashmanA discussion with iconic Pacific Northwest funny man Pat Cashman.2024-11-0226 min
Northwest NowSaving The SourceThe water salmon and steelhead rely on for survival begins its journey to the sound from the very highest peaks in the Olympics and the Cascades. For this chapter or Northwest Now's Saving the Salmon series, we examine the upslope efforts to enhance our region's watersheds.2024-10-2628 min
Northwest Now2024 Election RoundtableOur discussion with our election night team of experts about the November election and the key races. 2024-10-1926 min
Northwest NowLet's Go Washington Ballot InitiativesA look at ballot initiatives that could overturn some of the biggest progressive legislation in our state's history. 2024-10-1225 min
Northwest Now2024 Governor RaceA discussion with both Dave Reichert and Bob Ferguson who are both running to be our state's next governor. 2024-10-1226 min
Northwest Now6th Congressional District RaceA discussion with both candidates running for our state's 6th Congressional District seat being vacated by Derek Kilmer.2024-10-0524 min
Northwest NowWA Attorney General Race 2024Voters in our state will be choosing a new Attorney General. Will Republican Pete Serrano be. the first from his party in 12 years to sit in that chair, or will voters choose Democratic candidate Nick Brown to be our state's top attorney.2024-09-2801 min
Northwest NowPuyallup Japanese Rememberance GalleryA look at a new gallery honoring those who lost their freedom during WWII and were forced into detention camps.2024-09-1426 min
Northwest NowBack To School 2024Students head back to school while test scores fall, security concerns are at an all-time high, and school district budget shortfalls. We speak with both candidates for Superintendent of Office of Public Instruction on this edition of Northwest Now.2024-09-0726 min
Northwest NowChef Joel GamoranIf you're into cooking and food chances are you've seen chef Joel Gamoran work his culinary magic on television. He's our guest on the next Northwest Now.2024-08-3125 min
Northwest NowWe Heart SeattleA grassroots volunteer group called We Heart Seattle goes against the grain by picking up more than a million pounds of trash in an effort to help address the city's homeless crisis.2024-05-2026 min
Northwest NowOutgoing ModeratesA discussion with outgoing moderates, state GOP Representitive J.T. Wilcox, and Democratic 6th Congressional District Derek Kilmer about their decisions not to run for office again in the midst of squabbling between MAGA Republicans and Progressive Democrats. Are political extremes causing effective moderates on both sides to leave office?2024-05-1125 min
Northwest NowReal Estate 2024Our annual checkup of the local real estate market.2024-04-2725 min
Northwest NowMind Matters: SuicideA discussion about why so many people are chasing to end their own lives and the help that is available. 2024-04-1325 min
Northwest NowDr. Paul Elliott-CobbsA discussion with a longtime accomplished musician who has also shaped the careers of countless young people.2024-04-0626 min
Northwest NowBoeing in TroubleBoeing has fallen on hard times, what's next for the airplane manufacture as problems pile up? We'll talk to two top aviation analysts.2024-03-3026 min
Northwest NowWa Na WariA community based group in Seattle's Central district collects and restores black oral history.2024-03-2325 min
Northwest NowOpen Government 2024Every year some elected officials in our state work to make it more difficult for journalists to hold them accountable and you to have the right to know what they're up to. Here's our annual look at government transparency. 2024-03-0926 min
Northwest NowMatt DriscollA discussion with Tacoma News Tribune columnist Matt Driscoll about his column, the current state of print journalism, and Tacoma in general.2024-03-0225 min
Northwest NowBring Them HomeSome immigrants who serve in the U.S. Military find themselves suddenly deported for minor legal infractions. Our discussion with the producer of a documentary detailing this injustice and one local man who was deported and later allowed back in the U.S.2024-02-2422 min
Northwest NowSecretary of State Steve HobbsA discussion about the upcoming 2024 election with Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and ballot security concerns. 2024-02-1725 min
Northwest NowMind Matters: Alzheimer's DiseaseA discussion about the disease and some promising treatments that are on the horizon.2024-02-1026 min
Northwest NowPierce County Economy 2024Our annual checkup of the Tacoma/Pierce County economy. 2024-01-2725 min
Northwest NowDr. Max HunterMeet the local author of "Speech is My Hammer" and activist. 2024-01-2025 min
Northwest NowSearching For PeaceWith division over the war in the Middle East, polarizing political noise from the left and the right, and racial tensions, when can we finally find common ground? 2024-01-0529 min
Northwest NowOffice of Equity DirectorMeet Megan Matthews, the new Director for our state's Office of Equity.2023-12-3026 min
Northwest NowBrown & Haley100 years of Almond Roca! A discussion with the local candy maker, Brown and Haley.2023-12-2225 min
Northwest NowMind Matters: LonelinessThe Surgeon General declares loneliness to be a national epidemic. We'll discuss what effects loneliness has on the body and mind. Plus, a look at the "Seattle Freeze" and how it effects loneliness in the Emerald City.2023-12-0926 min
Northwest NowRising Traffic DeathsFrom street racing, to driving at reckless speeds, to DUI's...the death rate on our sate's roadways are spiking. What can be done to make sure our highways are safe for everyone?2023-11-2525 min
Northwest NowNew Poet Laureate 2023Meet Arianne True, our state's newest Poet Laureate.2023-11-1825 min
Northwest NowArtificial Intelligence A look at how A.I. could impact the future.2023-11-0427 min
Northwest NowTacoma Dome 40th Anniversary Looking at 40 years of concerts, sports, and public events.2023-10-2824 min
Northwest NowIcicle Work GroupA diverse group works to save the future of Chelan County's Icicle Creek Watershed.2023-10-2126 min
Northwest NowBreaking The BarriersA look at what man made barriers like culverts, dams, and floating bridge pontoons are doing to salmon migration.2023-10-1427 min
Northwest NowSaving Downtown SeattleA discussion about the future of the downtown area after years of failed public policy leads to an increase of violent crime and open air drug use.2023-10-0627 min
Northwest NowBreaking The BarriersFrom Dams, to Pontoons, to culverts, salmon in Western Washington are facing human-made challenges when it comes to survival.2023-10-0627 min
Northwest NowChildcare CrisisA discussion about the childcare shortage including an interview with a famiy that's experiencing this crisis firsthand.2023-09-3027 min
Northwest NowChildcare CrisisA look at the critical childcare shortage and now families are coping.2023-09-3027 min
Northwest NowFirst Time HomeA group of teens head back to Mexico from Washington State to visit family they've never met. Our discussion with the producers of the documentary that details their journey.2023-09-2323 min
Northwest NowPsilocybin Program How "magic mushrooms" can possibly be the answer for those suffering from various mental illnesses.2023-09-0925 min
Northwest NowWashington Climate CrisisAs summer temperatures soar and our skies fill with smoke from wildfires burning locally and far away, it's evident that Washington State is in a climate crisis. We'll discuss this with the state climatologist and two other experts from the University of Washington. Plus, a trip to the north Cascades where a wildfire has been burning since July.2023-09-0225 minNorthwest NowBack To School 2023Students and teachers head back to the classroom as school districts face budget deficits and teacher shortages.2023-08-2626 minNorthwest NowTogether We End Gun ViolenceA discussion about an upcoming community conversation about gun violence and a search for possible solutions. We'll also hear from Second Amendment activists about responsible gunownershipr and rights.2023-05-2025 minNorthwest NowCapital Gains TaxIs the state's new capital gains tax a way to make the rich pay their share or a gateway to a state income tax?2023-05-1326 minNorthwest NowRacial ReconciliationA discussion with a local pastor who is working with leaders of other faiths in an effort to unify our divided community.2023-05-0622 minNorthwest NowThe Port of TacomaA discussion with port leadership about the future of the port and environmental cleanup efforts in the surrounding area.2023-04-2925 minNorthwest NowLong Live The KingsA discussion with the Executive Director of Long Live The Kings, an organization working with all local stakeholders to help restore steelhead salmon to our local waters.2023-04-1523 minNorthwest NowReal Estate 2023Our annual checkup of the Western Washington real estate market. What effect are rising interest rates having?2023-04-0826 minNorthwest NowLeave 10A look at how nonprofits are encouraging you to leave part of your estate to charity.2023-04-0126 minNorthwest NowLeave 10A record breaking amount of money is expected to change hands from one generation to the next, now nonprofits are encouraging people to leave part of their estate to charity.2023-04-0126 minNorthwest NowNew SDOT DirectorMeet Greg Spotts, the new director of the Seattle Department of Transportation. Find out what he has planed for the future of transportation in Seattle.2023-03-2526 min
Northwest NowNew SDOT DirectorA discussion with Greg Spotts, the new director of the Seattle Department of Transportation. He shares his vision of the future of transportation in the city of Seattle.2023-03-2426 minNorthwest NowNew Washington Labor Council PresidentMeet April Sims, the new President of the Washington Labor Council and the first black woman to lead an AFL/CIO affiliate in any state.2023-03-1826 minNorthwest NowOpen Government 2023Our annual look at your access to government records. Find out how some local elected officials are working to limit your access to records that hold them accountable.2023-03-1126 minNorthwest NowGuaranteed IncomeA look at Tacoma's experiment with Guaranteed Income.2023-03-0426 minNorthwest NowWashington State FerriesA discussion with the director of the Washington State Ferry system. Find out what's next for the nation's largest ferry system that's facing an aging fleet and staffing issues.2023-02-1826 minNorthwest NowNew Sound Transit CEOA discussion with new Sound Transit CEO Julie Timm about her vision of what public transportation should be here in Western Washington. Plus, a discussion with residents of a Tacoma neighborhood that just want some normalcy after years of construction and delays on the city's Hilltop light rail extension project.2023-02-1026 minNorthwest NowPierce County Economy 2023Our annual checkup of the Pierce County economy.2023-02-0426 minNorthwest NowFentanyl EpidemicA discussion with a University of Washington researcher about the growing number of fentanyl overdose deaths and how we can deal with addiction.2023-01-2026 minNorthwest NowHilltop Artists Tacoma students mentored through glass art.2023-01-1424 minNorthwest Now2023 Legislative PreviewLeaders of both parties in the Washington State Legislature weigh in on this year's session. 2023-01-0626 minNorthwest NowNew AirportCongestion at Sea-Tac Airport has promoted the government to recommend that our region build a second commercial airport, but many local communities don't want it built in their back yards. 2022-12-0927 minNorthwest NowFree Community CollegeA proposal to make some community college in our state free to some students. 2022-12-0325 minNorthwest NowThe Call We CarryA documentary produced by the Tacoma Fire Department about the mental toll the job takes on firefighters.2022-11-1825 minNorthwest NowConstant ChaosA former Washington State Department of Ecology writes a book about the toll that man-made environmental disasters is taking on not only the state's fragile ecosystem, but also those responding to these incidents. 2022-11-1225 minNorthwest NowKwabi Amoah-ForsonDuring a time of bitter division and rising violence, one local man spreads a remarkable message of peace and understanding. 2022-11-0421 minNorthwest NowRacing Into The PastHost Tom Layson travels to Pacific Raceways in Kent to meet with classic race car enthusiasts who race for hobby, family and community. 2022-10-2827 minNorthwest Now2022 Political RoundtableA discussion with three local political experts on the upcoming 2022 midterm elections.2022-10-2225 minNorthwest Now8th Congressional District RaceA discussion with Congresswoman Dr. Kim Schrier and a political expert about this important Congressional race. A note GOP challenger Matt Larkin declined to be interviewed.2022-10-1425 minNorthwest NowU.S. Senate RaceWe'll hear from both Senator Patty Murray and challenger Tiffany Smiley on this edition of Northwest Now.2022-10-0825 minNorthwest NowSecretary of State RaceWe talk to both candidates for Washington's Secretary of State job for the 2022 election.2022-10-0126 minNorthwest NowNew Tacoma Police ChiefMeet Avery Moore, Tacoma's new Chief of Police.2022-09-0926 minNorthwest NowBack To School 2022Our annual look at issues facing students and teachers as they head back to the classroom.2022-09-0327 minNorthwest NowThe Lost SalmonA discussion with a local producer of a new documentary displaying the trouble salmon face in the wake of warming waters, pollution, and river dams throughout the west coast. 2022-08-2724 minNorthwest NowJohn KeisterTom Layson interviews longtime local funnyman and former host of Almost Live John Keister.2022-08-1524 minNorthwest NowRandy HansenTom Layson interviews Jimi Hendrix cover artist Randy Hansen. 2022-08-1526 minNorthwest NowJ.T. WilcoxTom Layson discusses state politics with State Representative and Republican Minority Leader J.T. Wilcox2022-08-1526 minNorthwest NowGold Star AuthorA local woman writes a book about her struggle to get the truth about her husband's death while taking part of a special forces operation gone wrong.2022-08-1525 minNorthwest NowReal Estate 2022Our annual checkup of the Western Washington real estate market.2022-08-1521 minNorthwest NowGovernor Inslee 2022Host Tom Layson sits down with Washington Governor Jay Inslee to discuss state politics and the future of abortion. 2022-08-1526 minNorthwest NowLaurie JinkinsA discussion with Washington House Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D. Tacoma) 2022-08-1526 min
Northwest NowNorthwest Now: Special OlympicsA look at the 2022 Special Olympics and how athletes are getting ready for the Summer games.2022-08-0322 min