Best Deciding By Data Podcasts (2025)

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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - May 1st-4th 5:31

1h ago5:31

5:31

After a week of gloom & drizzle, we’ve finally got a 70 degree day or three in the forecast! We won’t talk about what’s happening with Saturday’s weather, it knows what it did… THAT SAID - if you need a few more excuses to go out & do things, we’ve got you covered! Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows is here with a VERY SPECIAL Weekend Warmup…

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UNBIASED Politics (5/1/25): Trump's Impeachment Articles, Leaked Memo Allows Warrantless ICE Searches, More Talk About Martial Law, Trump's ABC Interview Fact-Checked, and More. 1:04:28

4h ago1:04:28

1:04:28

Get the facts, without the spin. UNBIASED offers a clear, impartial recap of US news, including politics, elections, legal news, and more. Hosted by lawyer Jordan Berman, each episode provides a recap of current political events plus breakdowns of complex concepts—like constitutional rights, recent Supreme Court rulings, and new legislation—in an e…

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How a new option for fentanyl treatment is changing lives 23:19

1d ago23:19

23:19

For people addicted to fentanyl, the desire to quit is often overshadowed by the fear of withdrawal. Incredible nerve pain, diarrhea, chills, vomiting. It’s been likened to the worst flu you’ve ever experienced. Buprenorphine, the medication often used to aid in easing addiction, can trigger withdrawal symptoms, making it tough for patients to cont…

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Washingtonians may soon have the "right to repair" their technology 13:03

1d ago13:03

13:03

A new law waiting to be signed by the governor would give you more options when your technology breaks. House Bill 1483 establishes a “right to repair” for consumer electronics, including tech like phones, laptops, and home appliances. Its partner bill in the Senate (SB 5680) also establishes the right to repair electric wheelchairs. This is part o…

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Hear It Again: 'The Adding Machine' asks if AI has a future in the theatre 15:12

1d ago15:12

15:12

When tech companies began announcing advanced artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT, there was widespread enthusiasm. AI was going to make mundane jobs more efficient; it was going to reshape entire industries and creative processes; and it was going to free up time for humans to do things that were, well, more human – things like creating a…

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#WorkforceWednesday: 100 Days In: What Employers Need to Know 5:31

1d ago5:31

5:31

The current administration has reached the 100-day mark, and employers have faced sweeping changes and major policy shifts—but not everything has moved at the same pace. While DEI programs and workplace AI have faced significant revisions, other areas, such as the NLRB, have been marked by board member disputes and ongoing court battles, adding lay…

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Imperfect Paradise: From ranchers with guns to gurus with crystals: How extremism in the American West has evolved 26:03

1d ago26:03

26:03

When Portland, Oregon-based reporter Leah Sottile began covering extremism in the American West a decade ago, she was interviewing ranchers, fundamentalist Mormons and “sovereign citizens” who did not believe the federal government should own land. During the pandemic, she began noticing that New Age wellness leaders were talking about many of the …

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Imperfect Paradise: From ranchers with guns to gurus with crystals: How extremism in the American West has evolved 26:03

1d ago26:03

26:03

When Portland, Oregon-based reporter Leah Sottile began covering extremism in the American West a decade ago, she was interviewing ranchers, fundamentalist Mormons and “sovereign citizens” who did not believe the federal government should own land. During the pandemic, she began noticing that New Age wellness leaders were talking about many of the …

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“Disaster.” DelBene on Trump’s (second) first 100 days 16:08

2d ago16:08

16:08

Today marks the 100th day of Donald Trump’s presidency. How about some more numbers: Since taking office, the President has signed more than 140 executive orders, pushing major policy shifts on issues from immigration, to climate policy, and DEI in schools and workplaces . As of Monday, court rulings have blocked or paused Trump policies 128 times,…

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A conversation with King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall 34:28

2d ago34:28

34:28

Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall has headed up the King County Sheriff’s Department since 2022. The King County Sheriff’s Department serves unincorporated King County and 12 contract cities, in addition to policing King County Metro buses and Sound Transit trains. Since she took over the role, overall crime numbers have been trending in a positive direct…

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NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves 1:01:13

3d ago1:01:13

1:01:13

Legend has it that women have been a pivotal part of the film industry since its conception, even though some corners of the internet get really angry if you say that. But this week on NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING, our guests Lauren Lapkus, Jackie Tohn, and Michael Urie get to the bottom of the mystery that is women in film (in an episode written and prod…

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NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves 1:01:13

3d ago1:01:13

1:01:13

Legend has it that women have been a pivotal part of the film industry since its conception, even though some corners of the internet get really angry if you say that. But this week on NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING, our guests Lauren Lapkus, Jackie Tohn, and Michael Urie get to the bottom of the mystery that is women in film (in an episode written and prod…

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After a state Supreme Court ruling, what's next for Spokane's camping ban? 14:59

3d ago14:59

14:59

The debate over how to address homelessness in Spokane continues to simmer after a decision this month from Washington’s Supreme Court. The ruling struck down Proposition 1, a camping ban introduced by a citizen-led initiative that was overwhelmingly passed by Spokane voters in 2023. The court’s decision wasn’t based on the merits of the camping ba…

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What is pension spiking, and how is it costing the state of WA millions? 24:33

3d ago24:33

24:33

Companies have increasingly shifted the responsibility of saving for retirement onto workers. Pension plans have mostly disappeared from the private sector, in favor of 401k style plans. For example, the Boeing Machinist union tried unsuccessfully get their pension plan reinstated during last year’s strike. For most public employees, including Wash…

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UNBIASED Politics (4/28/25): Judge Arrested for Assisting ICE Evasion? U.S. Citizen Children "Deported?" PLUS Journalists Records Can Be Subpoenaed Again, and More. 45:26

3d ago45:26

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Get the facts, without the spin. UNBIASED offers a clear, impartial recap of US news, including politics, elections, legal news, and more. Hosted by lawyer Jordan Berman, each episode provides a recap of current political events plus breakdowns of complex concepts—like constitutional rights, recent Supreme Court rulings, and new legislation—in an e…

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Your Guide to Tokens: Types, Design, Uses, More 1:41:36

7d ago1:41:36

1:41:36

with @eddylazzarin @skominers @milesjennings @rhhackett Today we're diving deep into *the* defining concept in crypto: tokens. We're moving beyond conventional categories — like “governance tokens” or “utility tokens” or even “memecoins” — to present a full taxonomy that details what tokens are, what they aren’t, and what they're capable of becomin…

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Google and DOJ face off over remedy for search engine monopoly 14:31

7d ago14:31

14:31

Do you ever wonder why you turn to Google so often to search for a recipe or a news article or how to properly use a semicolon? If you ask Alphabet, Google’s parent company, they’ll tell you it’s because they just have the best results. The Department of Justice has a different take: it filed an antitrust case against the company in 2020 accusing G…

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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - 4/24-27 5:13

7d ago5:13

5:13

Have you been outside this week? It’s GORGEOUS. If you need a few more excuses to go out & do things, then you’re in luck. We’ve got Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows here with one or two or three more reasons to leave your house LINKS: Seattle/King County Clinic - Seattle Center Crescendo: A Symphonic Celebration of Washington Landscapes S…

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UNBIASED Politics (4/24/25): NIH Will Use Private (and Public) Medical Data for Autism Research, Trump Endorses $5,000 Baby Incentive, State Dept. to Reorganize, FDA to Ban More Food Dyes, and More. 46:40

7d ago46:40

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Get the facts, without the spin. UNBIASED offers a clear, impartial recap of US news, including politics, elections, legal news, and more. Hosted by lawyer Jordan Berman, each episode provides a recap of current political events plus breakdowns of complex concepts—like constitutional rights, recent Supreme Court rulings, and new legislation—in an e…

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This author used ChatGPT as a mirror for her life — and for big tech, too 32:49

8d ago32:49

32:49

Vauhini Vara’s new essay collection opens with a heart to heart with ChatGPT. In her prompt, she asks the program to give her feedback on a few chapters of her upcoming book. “I’m nervous,” she tells it. “That’s completely understandable,” it responds with a cheery exclamation point. “Sharing your writing can feel really personal, but I’m here to p…

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Student loan borrowers are being asked to pony up 13:57

8d ago13:57

13:57

On Monday, the Department of Education announced that it will resume collections on defaulted loans on May 5th. That’s after a five year pause started in the midst of the covid pandemic. More than 42 million people in the United States have student loans through the federal government. And, according to the Department of Education, five million hav…

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#WorkforceWednesday: Non-Competes Eased, Anti-DEI Rule Blocked, Contractor Rule in Limbo 3:21

8d ago3:21

3:21

This week, we’re covering the relaxation of state-level non-compete rules, the recent block of Executive Order 14173’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)-related certification requirement, and a federal appeals court’s decision to pause a challenge to the Biden-era independent contractor rule. Non-Competes Eased in Kansas and Virginia Kansas ha…

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Imperfect Paradise: Can Oakland point the way for the future of liberal cities 34:50

9d ago34:50

34:50

Journalist Alexis Madrigal is obsessed with the port of Oakland. He even has a tattoo of a shipping container! In his new book, The Pacific Circuit, he makes the case that Oakland is where the real-world impacts of globalization are felt, and serves as a warning for other port communities. He documents the impact that the tech/logistics industry ha…

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Imperfect Paradise: Can Oakland point the way for the future of liberal cities 34:50

9d ago34:50

34:50

Journalist Alexis Madrigal is obsessed with the port of Oakland. He even has a tattoo of a shipping container! In his new book, The Pacific Circuit, he makes the case that Oakland is where the real-world impacts of globalization are felt, and serves as a warning for other port communities. He documents the impact that the tech/logistics industry ha…

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The White House killed this one of a kind report. The scientists behind it aren't giving up 16:51

9d ago16:51

16:51

"Our world is changing. It's changing rapidly. Like, we can see climate changing our world as we speak, but also, we're losing nature at unprecedented rates, and there's an equity crisis as well." That was University of Washington professor Phil Levin two years ago. At the time, he’d just been tapped by the Biden Administration for a one of a kind …

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What's at stake in the birthright citizenship Supreme Court case 21:19

9d ago21:19

21:19

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments over an executive order ending birthright citizenship. President Trump signed that order in his first days in office. A federal judge in Seattle temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing the order nationwide. And two other legal challenges – in federal courts in Massachusetts and Mary…

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Congressman Adam Smith on the latest Signal chat scandal out of the Pentagon 13:58

9d ago13:58

13:58

The Pentagon is roiling over yet another Signal group chat. No, not that one with the Trump Administration national security team that accidentally included an editor at the Atlantic. This is… another Signal group chat scandal. The New York Times reports that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth shared operational details for a March 15th U.S. strike …

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UNBIASED Politics (4/22/25): COVID.gov Gets New 'Lab Leak' Look, Abrego Garcia Case Updates, Supreme Court to Decide If Parents Can Opt Children Out of LGBTQ Classroom Instruction, and More. 43:26

9d ago43:26

43:26

Get the facts, without the spin. UNBIASED offers a clear, impartial recap of US news, including politics, elections, legal news, and more. Hosted by lawyer Jordan Berman, each episode provides a recap of current political events plus breakdowns of complex concepts—like constitutional rights, recent Supreme Court rulings, and new legislation—in an e…

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NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: Time After Time After Time 1:13:20

10d ago1:13:20

1:13:20

Some people think space is the final frontier, but those people are wrong. It's actually time travel! Space, we've been there. But time travel has only happened in fiction. Still, just the thought of the possibility of rewriting the past is one we can't seem to shake, as evidenced by the movies that Hollywood continues to make about time travel — o…

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NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: Time After Time After Time 1:13:20

10d ago1:13:20

1:13:20

Some people think space is the final frontier, but those people are wrong. It's actually time travel! Space, we've been there. But time travel has only happened in fiction. Still, just the thought of the possibility of rewriting the past is one we can't seem to shake, as evidenced by the movies that Hollywood continues to make about time travel — o…

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New Wing Luke exhibit explores the power of objects with Ten Thousand Things 11:00

10d ago11:00

11:00

An old faded rice cooker. A blue two piece suit. A vial of water from the Ganges River. For the past four years, Poet Shin Yu Pai’s podcast, Ten Thousand Things, has explored how objects – from the extraordinary to the mundane, the literal to the figurative – communicate stories of Asian American meaning, identity, and culture. As of last month, th…

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As Trump cuts funding, researchers look for opportunities outside the U.S. 28:10

10d ago28:10

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News has not been good lately for research universities in the United States. The Trump Administration has proposed slashing the National Institutes of Health Budget by about half – eliminating tens of billions of dollars for the largest public funder of biomedical research in the world. The White House had earlier announced a 15 percent cap on ind…

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Remembering Pope Francis 12:21

10d ago12:21

12:21

“With dignity, but like any Christian, because the bishop of Rome is a pastor and a disciple, not a powerful man of this world.” That’s part of the instructions from Pope Francis to “lighten” the formality of his funeral arrangements. Francis wrote about his wish for a simpler ceremony in his autobiography, published earlier this year. The attitude…

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UNBIASED Politics (4/17/25): Here's EVERYTHING to Know About the Abrego Garcia Situation, PLUS Were Migrants Added to Social Security "Death" List? And More. 50:41

14d ago50:41

50:41

Get the facts, without the spin. UNBIASED offers a clear, impartial recap of US news, including politics, elections, legal news, and more. Hosted by lawyer Jordan Berman, each episode provides a recap of current political events plus breakdowns of complex concepts—like constitutional rights, recent Supreme Court rulings, and new legislation—in an e…

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Trump Administration opens half of national forest land for logging 24:51

14d ago24:51

24:51

The Trump administration is pushing for more logging on public land, pledging to boost America’s domestic supply of wood products and increase wildfire resilience. In March, the President issued an executive order directing federal agencies to begin finding ways to expand timber production by 25% over the next few years. Last week, Agriculture Secr…

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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - April 17th-20th 4:49

14d ago4:49

4:49

It's CONVENTION WEEKEND... But also Easter Weekend... And the start of Bellingham Beer Week, and National Park Week. It's the Weekend Warmup! Enjoy! LINKS: Norwescon Sakura-Con Bellingham Beer Week National Park Week Climate Pledge Arena – Phish Spring Fair | Washington State Fair Events Center Skagit Valley Tulip Festival KUOW - Meet Me Here Thank…

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The biggest story of the baseball season is ... the bat? 9:55

15d ago9:55

9:55

We are three weeks into the Major League Baseball season and one of the main story lines of the nascent season is the bats. On the second day of the season, the New York Yankees hit 9 home runs against the Milwaukee Brewers. Many of the Yankees players were using a new type of bat – shaped kind of like a bowling pin. This bat bulges at the center a…

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Discovering the message of Houlme: how one Orcas Island chef has been nominated for the James Beard award seven times 24:07

15d ago24:07

24:07

The James Beard Award has been a kingmaker in the food business since the 1980s. Even getting a nomination can be life-changing. Chef Jay Blackinton – a punk musician and self-described wannabee skateboarder – has been nominated seven times. He’s self-taught and runs a buzzy two-man kitchen on Orcas Island. And this year, he’s been named a James Be…

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One Seattle artist's journey to be seen as more than just "inspiration porn" 17:31

15d ago17:31

17:31

Mindie Lind is a Seattle-based musician. In a new short animated film called "View from the Floor", Lind and co-director Megan Griffiths explore Mindie’s life as an artist grappling with imposter syndrome. Mindie was born without legs. And as she came of age, she couldn’t shake the idea that the praise and attention she received was more about her …

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