17 Best KNKX Public Radio Podcasts
A list of the most popular KNKX Public Radio podcasts on Podyssey Podcasts.
17 Best KNKX Public Radio Podcasts
1. Food For Thought
Stories related to food in Seattle, including Dick Stein and Nancy Leson's weekly commentary Food for Thought. Food For Thought is produced by KNKX Public Radio.
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2. Artscape
KNKX's weekly feature about art in the Pacific Northwest. Available online every Sunday and played on-air on Monday mornings and afternoons.
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Meet The In-Your-Face Fictional Radio DJ Who Wants To Convert All of Us Into Jazz Fans
05:54 | Jan 5th, 2015
Frank Boyd admits he is neither a jazzhead nor a jazznerd . He’s a newcomer to appreciating the music — music that he says has a public perception problem.
3. Education Stories
Stories and features about education in the Pacific Northwest. Including stories from Washington state and the United States.
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Kent School Board votes to extend contract for Superintendent Calvin Watts
01:15 | Aug 6th, 2020
In a 3-2 vote, the Kent School Board has voted to extend the contract for Superintendent Calvin Watts, a move that comes amid some community controversy.
4. Environment
Stories about the environment focused on the Pacific Northwest, with many from KNKX's Environment reporter, Bellamy Pailthorp.
5. I Wonder Why...?
What sorts of things about the Northwest have you wondered about? Attributes you find endearing, odd, even irritating. That's what we explore in our weekly series, I Wonder Why...?
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6. Jazz and Blues Features
News about jazz, blues, Studio Sessions, and music samplings from jazz artists in the northwest and around the world.
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7. Jazz Northwest
Jazz Northwest focuses on the regional jazz scene from Portland to Vancouver. CDs by the best resident musicians from Seattle, Portland and Vancouver are featured, and the program also includes news about the best places to go for live jazz in the re...Show More
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New Episodes of Jazz Northwest online with the KNKX On Demand Player
00:31 | Dec 12th, 2023
New episodes of jazz Northwest can be found through KNKX On Demand. Learn more here.
8. Law
Stories about law and politics in the Pacific Northwest, with many from KNKX's Law and Justice reporter, Paula Wissel.
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Hate Crimes Training Helps Local Officials Understand Affected Communities
01:07 | Nov 13th, 2018
With increasing news of public displays of white supremacy around the country, local law enforcement and elected officials recently took a deep dive into the state's hate crime statute.
9. Money Matters
Dave Meyer interviews finance commentator Greg Heberlein for KNKX's Money Matters.
10. Other News
Interesting news stories from around the Pacific Northwest.
11. Science
Science news
12. Weather With Cliff Mass
yes yes yes University of Washington Professor of Atmospheric Sciences and renowned Seattle weather prognosticator/personality Cliff Mass has joined KNKX’s roster of commentators. "Weather with Cliff Mass," our five-minute feature hosted by KNKX's en...Show More
13. Sound Effect
Sound Effect is your weekly tour of ideas, inspired by the place we live. The show is hosted by KNKX's Gabriel Spitzer. Each week's show explores a different theme. 655571
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14. KNKX Studio Sessions
Studio Sessions from KNKX Public Radio feature some of the best jazz and blues musicians. Performing from downtown Seattle, we feature artists such as Arturo Sandoval, Gregory Porter, Christian McBride and more!
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Woodwindist Kate Olson steps out as a bandleader with 'So It Goes'
28:25 | Nov 29th, 2025
Multi-talented saxophonist Kate Olson celebrates her first album as a leader in a KNKX studio session performance.
15. Sports with Art Thiel
Covering all the major professional sports teams in Seattle as well as the University of Washington and Washington State University. Kirsten and Art also talk about the business of sports, such as the proposal to build a new arena in Seattle. Thiel o...Show More
16. Going Places
Matthew Brumley is the founder of Earthbound Expeditions, which organizes group travel to destinations around the world for various clients, including KNKX. "Going Places" is our new weekly travel segment exploring all aspects of getting from Point A...Show More
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After 5 years, KNKX bids adieu to Going Places
06:51 | Dec 27th, 2018
Dear listeners, We have some news about Going Places. As we close out 2018, we’re also ending our travel segment as a weekly feature.
17. School Of Jazz
Since 2005, KNKX's School of Jazz has provided mentorship, learning and performance opportunities to Western Washington middle school, high school and college jazz students. A cornerstone of the station's signature community outreach program, it has ...Show More
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Edmonds-Woodway High School musicians dazzle with trombonist mentor
33:13 | Dec 12th, 2025
In this KNKX studio session, trombonist and educator Conner Eisenmenger joins an ensemble from Edmonds-Woodway High School, directed by Jake Bergevin.