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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A high horse and a gaslight walk into a bar (with guest Brandi Kruse)
Our guest this week is Brandi Kruse, conservative influencer and host of the UnDivided Podcast. We decided to have her on as the nation and our region are still reeling from the murder of Charlie Kirk -- and struggling with how to discuss the event.
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On the ballot: Rep. Michelle Caldier, 26th Legislative District
The state Representative and her opponent, state Senator Deb Krishnadasan, are in a tight race. One that has the potential to diminish Democratic control in the Senate.
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On the ballot: Sen. Deb Krishnadasan, 26th Legislative District
The state Senator and her opponent, state Representative Michelle Caldier, are in a tight race. One that has the potential to diminish Democratic control in the Senate.
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Heywood you sign this? Let's Go WA is working on two new initiatives
Brian Heywood is back in the political spotlight. He’s the deep-pocketed conservative donor behind the group Let’s Go Washington.
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Brian Heywood launches two new initiatives about K-12 school policy
He’s back. Well, he never really left. Conservative megadonor Brian Heywood wants to put two new policy proposals in front of the Washington state Legislature next year. Both deal with kids in schools, specifically, with parents’ access to school records, and trans kids playing sports.
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Amanda Knox on empathy in storytelling and working with Monica Lewinsky in new 'Twisted Tale' series
For the first time, Amanda Knox is using scripted TV series to tell her story the way she wants.
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Letter(s) of the law(s): WA and DC trade angry notes
The Trump Justice Department is threatening to withhold funds or even prosecute local officials who enforce Washington’s sanctuary policies. But can they?
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To hear an iconic sound of the Northwest, listen to snow melting on Hurricane Ridge
The Sound Tracker, Gordon Hempton, brings us another iconic sound of the Northwest - Snow melting on Hurricane Ridge
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Microsoft employees protest company’s contract with Israeli intelligence organization
A group of current and former Microsoft employees briefly occupied part of the company’s Redmond campus yesterday to protest the relationship between the tech giant and Israel’s military.
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A big threat to Democrats' WA swing district
WA's Third Congressional District broke for Trump three times. It also sent Democrat Marie Glusenkamp Perez to the U.S. House -- twice. But her challenger in 2026 will test whether voters support her unique politics or felt her previous opponent was just too extreme.