KUOW

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KUOW is Seattle’s NPR News Station bringing sound stories and sound voices to the Puget Sound Region and beyond since 1952. With a weekly audience of more than 500,000 listeners and nearly 50,000 contributing members, KUOW seeks to create and serve a more informed public. Tune in at 94.9 FM or browse our podcasts at KUOW.org/podcasts.

Series

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5 Pieces

Series explores effects of Meth use in Washington State

  • From: KUOW
  • Updated: Nov 20, 2005
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3 Pieces

A series looking at attempts to reform Washington childcare

  • From: KUOW
  • Updated: Jul 04, 2006
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20 Pieces

daily local magazine show produced from KUOW Seattle KRAK

  • From: KUOW
  • Updated: Jun 23, 2008
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19 Pieces

A collection of lectures from respected academics, writers, public radio personalities and activists.

  • From: KUOW
  • Updated: Jan 25, 2011
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19 Pieces

Produced spots used on-air

  • From: KUOW
  • Updated: Apr 02, 2006
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3 Pieces

In a three–part series we will examine the death penalty in Washington.

  • From: KUOW
  • Updated: Dec 16, 2008
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3 Pieces

The stories of three students who overcame challenges to graduate.

  • From: KUOW
  • Updated: Jun 25, 2006
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6 Pieces

Interviews with female singing stars of the 1940s and 50s.

  • From: KUOW
  • Updated: Apr 26, 2006
Caption: Army Pfc. Ronald Craig (R) and<br> fellow soldiers in 3rd Platoon,<br> Combat Company, 1-32 Infantry,<br> return from a two-week patrol <br>in Afghanistan., Credit: Army Spc. Jon H. Arguello
2 Pieces

A look at the physiological effects of gear load on Service Members fighting the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Produced by KUOW and the Seattle Times.

  • From: KUOW
  • Updated: Mar 01, 2011
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Interviews on technology trends

  • From: KUOW
  • Updated: Dec 18, 2005

Latest Pieces

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Excerpts of KUOW-FM's live coverage of the WTO demonstrations.

  • Added: Sep 28, 2009
  • Length: 16:08
Caption: Vegan Banana Pancakes, Credit: Jess Thomson
Seattle–based food writer and recipe developer Jess Thomson shares make–ahead recipes that transform your image of leftovers.

  • Added: Sep 22, 2009
  • Length: 08:01
Caption: Bob Kramer's handmade knives
Bladesmith Bob Kramer creates custom knives used by some of the world's most elite chefs. But this rarified, artisanal quality all starts in a humb...

  • Added: Sep 21, 2009
  • Length: 07:46
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Lindy Hop Pioneer Frankie Manning danced his way through the burgeoning New York ballrooms of the 1930s, wowing audiences with his moves. He toured...

  • Added: May 05, 2009
  • Length: 22:59
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Wali Khairzada grew up in Afghanistan, and now owns Kabul restaurant in Seattle.

  • Added: Mar 30, 2009
  • Length: 02:26
Caption: Ready, Set, Jump!, Credit: flickr user silverishtitanium
Seattle's Iranian community celebrates the New Year by jumping over fire.

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio and KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Mar 30, 2009
  • Length: 02:03
  • Purchases: 2
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Pulitzer prize-winning poet W.S. Merwin talks with literary producer Elizabeth Austen and reads from his newest collection, THE SHADOW OF SIRIUS.

Bought by Marfa Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 02, 2009
  • Length: 18:45
  • Purchases: 1
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Poet Marie Howe talks with literary producer Elizabeth Austen about her new collection THE KINGDOM OF ORDINARY TIME.

  • Added: Feb 02, 2009
  • Length: 18:14
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Prisoners sentenced to death in Washington State have a choice of lethal injection or hanging.

  • Added: Dec 16, 2008
  • Length: 06:58
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Death penalty cases are extremely complex and costly to pursue.

  • Added: Dec 16, 2008
  • Length: 06:41