Hans Anderson
Producer, Soundside
About
Hans Anderson is a producer on KUOW’s Soundside, where he covers a diverse range of topics from conflicts over how to use busy streets to how the open spaces of the Palouse inspire modern musical compositions. He primarily produces segments about politics, the arts, and transportation.
Location: Seattle
Languages Spoken: English
Pronouns: he/him
Podcasts
Stories
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Katie Wilson is likely Seattle's next mayor after latest vote count
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.
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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, challenger Katie Wilson spar over homelessness policy
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is trying to win a second term in office, something a sitting mayor hasn’t done in nearly two decades. Running to his left is populist progressive activist Katie Wilson, who has made the city’s response to homelessness a central issue of the race.
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The many joys (and a few potential dangers) of foraging in the PNW
The author of Edible Plants of the Northwest talks about the joys (and dangers) of foraging
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Election 2025: Seattle mayoral candidate debate
Incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell is looking to fend off Transit Rider Union chair Katie Wilson
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Is the future of healthcare decision making in the hands of AI?
The federal government is planning a new program to approve Medicare claims. Washington is one of six states that will pilot the program, which relies on AI, starting Jan. 1st.
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He went viral for shouting down 'antifa.' Now he feels different
We're taking a look at the complex patchwork of political ideologies on the left when it comes to protests, non-violence, and Antifa.
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The dream of the right wing is alive in Portland
What’s the truth on the ground in Portland? Dirk VanderHart of OPB's Politics Now podcast breaks down what he's seeing in the Rose City.
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Microsoft protester reflects on campaign to end company’s ties with Israel
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As government shutdown approaches, Rep. DelBene reflects on "pivotal" hours ahead
The federal government is headed for a shutdown. Congressional leaders from both parties met with President Trump yesterday at the White House. They failed to make progress towards a funding deal.
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Rena Priest’s 'Positively Uncivilized' calls on readers to rethink their perspective on the natural world
In the book Priest explores the history of broken treaties, battles over fishing rights, and struggles with cultural erasure that compose the bedrock of the modern Coast Salish native experience.