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After Spokane anti-ICE protest, FBI reportedly extracted data from demonstrators' phones
3w ago00:19:08Tap to summarizeLast summer, hundreds of people protested outside of an ICE facility in Spokane. They were trying to stop agents from taking two asylum seekers to an ICE detention center in Tacoma. As the day wore on and the protest grew in size, law enforcement ordered demonstrators to disperse… and then deployed pepper balls and smoke grenades on the crowd. The mayor issued a curfew. By the end of the evening, around 30 people were arrested. But the government’s response didn't end there: A month later, federal prosecutors indicted nine Spokane protesters on felony conspiracy charges. In May, three of those protesters were found guilty of charges related to “conspiracy to impede” federal officers. They face up to six years in prison. It’s an example of the escalating legal strategy the Trump Administration has been using to charge anti-ICE protesters across the country, most recently in Minnesota. And, according to new reporting, federal law enforcement turned to an atypical surveillance tactic to fuel the Spokane case. An investigation from Mother Jones found that the FBI secretly extracted data from protesters’ cellphones confiscated during last year’s protest. Guest: Schuyler Mitchell, an assistant editor at Mother Jones Related links: Public Records Show FBI Secretly Extracted Data From ICE Protesters’ Phones | Mother Jones More than 30 arrested at immigration protest in Spokane sparked by arrest of 2 immigrants | The Spokesman-Review Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Weekend Warmup: It's the 4th of July + USA vs Belgium!
3w ago00:05:00Tap to summarizeIt’s official, Team USA WILL be playing against Belgium in Seattle’s FINAL World Cup match… but that’s not until Monday. We’ve got the entire 4th of July weekend ahead of us, and I’ve got a feeling there will be a LOT of fireworks in our future. Here with a Holiday Edition of the weekend warmup is Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows!! LINKS: 4th of July Activities! Chicago - Saturday in the Park (Official Audio) Seafair 4th of July at Gasworks & Lake Union! PARADES! Arlington — 5 p.m. (kids 4:30 p.m.) Bainbridge Island — 1 p.m. Bothell — 12 p.m. (kids 11:15 a.m.) Burien — 11 a.m. Carnation — 11:30 a.m. (kids 11 a.m.) Dupont — 10 a.m. Edmonds — 12 p.m. (kids 11:30 a.m.) Enumclaw — noon Everett — 11 a.m. Issaquah — 10 a.m. Kingston — 12 p.m. Kirkland — 12 p.m. (kids 11:30 a.m.) Tumwater — 11 a.m. West Seattle — 10 a.m. kids FIREWORKS! Arlington — Quake Park 10 p.m. Bellevue — Downtown Park 10:05 p.m. Carnation — Remlinger Farms 9:45 p.m. Everett — Port Gardner Bay 10:15 p.m. Federal Way — Celebration Park 10:15 p.m. Kenmore — Log Boom Park 10 p.m. Kent — Lake Meridian Park 10 p.m. Kingston — Mike Wallace Park 10:15 p.m. Marysville — Ebey Waterfront Park 10 p.m. Sammamish — Sam. Commons 10 p.m. Seattle — Lake Union 10:15 p.m. Snoqualmie — Community Park 9:45 p.m. Steilacoom — offshore 10:30 p.m. Tacoma — Ruston Way 10 p.m. Tumwater — Tumwater Valley Golf 10:15 p.m. EVERYTHING ELSE! Mariners vs Blue Jays Seattle Paddle Rave Dolly Parton Fourth of July Drag Brunch Seattle World Cup Fan Celebration Locations Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The secret history of the Earth Liberation Front
3w ago00:29:36Tap to summarizeIn May of 2001, a building on the University of Washington’s Seattle campus went up in flames, in the middle of the night. It was the work of arsonists. An eco-sabotage group known as the Earth Liberation Front took credit for the attack. For group members, voting and publicly demonstrating wasn't enough to allay their fears of climate catastrophe. The group had three core principles: public education, economic sabotage and to harm property, not people. But members torched the UW building over unfounded claims that professor was making genetically modified trees. The group committed a string of arsons, from Colorado to Seattle. For several years, the FBI designated the ELF as the most dangerous domestic terror organization in the country. The group caused tens of millions of dollars in property destruction in the late 90s and early 2000s, according to the federal government.Soundside host Libby Denkmann talks with the author of a new book about the development of the ELF. Guest Matthew Wolfe, author, “Fires In the Night: The Earth Liberation Front, the FBI, and a Secret History of Eco-Sabotage”Related LinksThe Rise and Fall of America’s Environmentalist Underground - The New York Times MagazineThe many lives of Joseph Dibee, codename 'Seattle' - KUOW Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Front Page: What the changes to KCRHA mean for King County, how the latest SCOTUS decisions will impact WA State, and Seattle Dogs!
3w ago00:20:05Tap to summarizeEvery week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page. It’s our chance to talk about the latest news with a rotation of plugged-in journalists and guests, taking a look at the headlines from the weekend and the stories that we'll be following as the week moves forward. Guest: KUOW Politics Editor Cat Smith Related Links: Seattle, King County announce sweeping changes to homeless service system How the SCOTUS trans athlete ruling affects WA Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits Supreme Court Lifts Spending Limits on Political Parties and Candidates Takeaways from Supreme Court term: Trump’s power is enhanced, but he lost some high-profile cases Seattle dog, cream cheese and all, named country’s best hot dog by NYT Which of these 8 Famous American Hot Dogs is the Best? Chef José Andrés Weighs In Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The Evergreen State has too much pot
3w ago00:15:49Tap to summarizeRevenue in Washington State’s cannabis industry has been declining since it’s peak in 2021. What’s going on? Marijuana farmers say part of the problem is, they have too much pot. Guest: Aaron Pickus - Media Spokesperson for Washington CannaBusiness Association Michael Dykstra - Mount Baker Homegrown (Marijuana grower based in Bellingham) Relevant Links: Oversupply and taxes batter cannabis producers - Tri-Cities Business News Annual Cannabis Sales in Washington - Washington State Information System Washington’s Evolving Cannabis Market - TVW Inside Olympia WA cannabis market faces pressure from federal changes and oversupply - Washington State Standard Cannabis rescheduling arrives, with limits: What the DOJ's final order does and doesn't do - Reuters Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Fantagraphics wanted comics to be treated as art. It changed the publishing industry.
3w ago00:20:57Tap to summarizeComics publisher Fantagraphics is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. It began as “The Comics Journal” – one of the first magazines that reviewed comics with a critics eye. At the time, it took an adversarial role against the big players in the comic industry: DC and Marvel. It tried to push comics into the realm of art instead of idle time waster for kids. And then it grew into so much more. Guest: Gary Groth, co-founder and president of Fantagraphics Relevant Links: KUOW: Seattle comics publisher Fantagraphics celebrates 50th anniversary Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →From Egypt to... Spokane? How the World Cup is building bonds that go beyond the soccer pitch
3w ago00:06:31Tap to summarizeHow much soccer have you been watching these days? For millions of American soccer fans (and probably billions elsewhere), the World Cup has already been memorable: Cabo Verde advancing against the odds, Messi setting records, the U.S. team displaying some world-class offensive magic. In fact ALL of the host countries’ teams – USA, Canada and Mexico – have made it to the knockout rounds. Seattle has played host to four matches so far, and things seem to have gone smoothly here. That’s despite all the anxiety in the lead up, over things like crowds and security. Now, are we at the point where we might be able to say it’s kind of fun to be a host city? Other parts of Washington have been playing host as well, including Spokane: the official tournament base camp for the Egyptian national team, with the team training at Gonzaga University’s Luger Field. GUEST: Mitchell Roland RELATED LINK: World Cup 2026 - Special coverage at The Spokesman-Review Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →What the bipartisan housing bill might do for WA and why it's not law — yet
3w ago00:12:36Tap to summarizeThe 21st Century Road to Housing Act, is kind of like a Washington D.C. unicorn, because it passed on a bipartisan basis. Both Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D) and Rep. Dan Newhouse R) were part of strong majorities supporting the legislation. The bill is a collection of measures focusing on the supply side of the housing equation: things that might make it easier for prospective owners to buy a home and for potential home builders to start constructing.But President Trump hasn't signed it, even though it's on his desk. We talk about why not, and what the bill could mean for the Evergreen State. GuestHeidi Groover, real estate reporter, The Seattle TimesRelated LinksWhat we know about the big housing bill Trump is refusing to sign - The Seattle Times Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The exoskeleton that's helping Seattle Mountain Rescue move 'better, faster, safer'
3w ago00:18:11Tap to summarizeHiking can be hard. So can trail running. Even harder than both of those? Performing a rescue in the woods. That’s why Seattle Mountain Rescue is using exoskeleton legs, under the brand name Hypershell, that you can wear on your legs to basically... help you move. The hope is that these mechanical legs will help the volunteer rescue team navigate rough terrain and steep inclines to quickly get to people on the trail. We drove out to North Bend to see exactly how this gear works. Guest: Wes Cooper, an Emerging Technologies Director at Seattle Mountain Rescue. Related links: Seattle Mountain Rescue deploys exoskeletons as second team in U.S. to use the tech | KING 5 I Hiked Using Robot Legs in the Grand Canyon. I Didn’t Even Need My Cane | CNET I Hiked a Mountain Wearing $2,000 Robotic Legs. It Was a Walk in the Park. - WSJ Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Front Page: is the future of the Democratic party... socialist? Plus a big capital gains windfall, World Cup controversies, and more
3w ago00:20:48Tap to summarizeEvery week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page. It’s our chance to talk about the latest news with a rotation of plugged-in journalists and guests, taking a look at the headlines from the weekend and the stories that we'll be following as the week moves forward. Guest: sports journalist and author of the newsletters The Dang Apostrophe and The Grudgery, Danny O'Neil Related Links: Mamdani Emerges as Kingmaker, Pushing His Slate to a Primary Sweep - NYT Seattle mayor endorses challenger to WA Senate majority leader - Washington State Standard WA’s rich are leaving? Another tax on wealth smashes records - Seattle Times Has VAR become a lottery at the World Cup? - BBC Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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