Front Page: Venezuela, Somali daycares, and Seattle's new mayor, Katie Wilson
Jan 05, 2026•22 min
Episode description
Every Monday on Soundside we catch you up on the top stories that are fascinating right now – and what they say about the Pacific Northwest.
It’s our chance to talk about the latest news with a rotation of plugged-in journalists and guests, taking a look at the headlines from the weekend and the stories that we'll be following as the week moves forward.
Guest:
- Geekwire contributing editor, journalist, and owner of the Streamline Tavern - Mike Lewis
Related stories:
- Maduro and wife plead not guilty to narco-terrorism charges - NPR
- Trump wants U.S. oil companies in Venezuela. Here's what to know - KUOW
- Katie Wilson is officially Seattle's mayor. Her agenda: affordability, housing, and workers' rights - KUOW
- Seattle-area Somalis seek officials’ help with daycare doxxing, immigration crackdown - KUOW
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