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Opinion: Remembering the lives lost to a senseless act of terror

The attack at Australia's Bondi Beach earlier this week on people who were celebrating the first night of Hanukkah was horrific. Stories have emerged about those who died trying to stop the gunmen.

Weekend Listen: SPD Chief Shon Barnes on working with Katie Wilson and police accountability

Today, we’re bringing you the best from another KUOW show, Soundside…  It’s been a busy year for the Seattle Police Department.  A new chief was sworn in, the longstanding federal consent decree ended and the city reached a new contract with the Seattle Police Officers Guild that changes how it can approach unarmed crisis response. Plus, a new mayor will take office in January. Mayor-elect Katie Wilson announced this week that she planned to retain Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes, despite some rumors to the contrary.  Soundside's Libby Denkmann talked with Barnes last week.

Technology

How Reddit has been a valuable tool for crime investigators

The online forum Reddit has proven to be a key source for investigators of high-profile crimes, including the fatal shootings at Brown University.

Health Care

This health policy expert assesses the current state of the U.S. health care system

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Larry Levitt of the Kaiser Family Foundation about the state of the U.S. health system as we close out 2025 with no deal in Congress to extend Obamacare. subsidies.

Arts & Life

Is 'Die Hard' a Christmas movie?

It's a perennial holiday debate: Is "Die Hard" a Christmas movie? A Philadelphia theater group offers a live reading of the 1988 action classic just in time for the holidays.

Politics

What to know about the Epstein files released by the Justice Department

The Department of Justice began releasing its files on Friday on the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Many documents, which include interview transcripts and call logs, have been heavily redacted.

National

The story behind the historic portrait of George Washington up for auction next month

A historic portrait of George Washington is being auctioned off next month. It's among the paintings that inspired the first president's image on the $1 bill, and it has a colorful past.

Will Arnett discusses his role in the movie, 'Is This Thing On?

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Will Arnett, who co-wrote and stars in the new movie "Is This Thing On?"

National

Venezuelans in Florida respond to Trump's policies affecting their homeland

Venezuelans in Florida have mixed feelings about actions from the Trump Administration toward their native country. Many welcome the idea of political change, but are upset about immigration policies.

Politics

Week in Politics: MAGA activists in Phoenix; Trump's address; Democrats face 2024 loss

MAGA activists meet in Phoenix, President Trump addresses the nation and his fans, and Democrats grapple with how they lost in 2024.