Seattle Now
Seattle Now is KUOW's flagship daily news podcast from the Seattle NPR station, covering local headlines, analysis and community news. It publishes roughly twice daily on weekdays, with 1,000 episodes in the feed and typical episodes of about 14 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $90 to $620 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Daily Seattle news from a trusted public radio newsroom
- Over 1,000 episodes in the feed, published on weekday mornings and afternoons.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 685 ratings, with 594 five-star reviews.
- Local audience with an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- news briefing, interview, panel discussion
- Tone
- informative, measured
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 8 to 16 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The show is supported by KUOW, a nonprofit station, and its website links a donate page.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episodes cover crime, elections and policy debates such as 'Should WA foster families be required to support LGBTQ+ youth?', with no explicit flag in the feed.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.kuow.org/podcasts/seattlenow |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1499544082 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/fa64d43e-1285-4f7… |
Benchmark score: 44 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle city council candidates debate public safety, food deserts, an | 2026-10-17 | 32 min |
| Friday Evening Headlines | 2026-10-16 | 14 min |
| Casual Friday with Brandi Fullwood and Phyllis Fletcher | 2026-10-16 | 23 min |
| Thursday Evening Headlines | 2026-10-15 | 13 min |
| A majority of WA's Supreme Court is up for election. The stakes are hi | 2026-10-15 | 15 min |
| Wednesday Evening Headlines | 2026-10-14 | 12 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Seattle Now is KUOW's flagship daily news podcast. Seattle Now brings you quick headlines, smart analysis, and award-winning local news. New episodes every weekday morning and afternoon. Start and end your day with Seattle Now, from KUOW and the NPR Network.
About Seattle Now
Seattle Now is KUOW's flagship daily news podcast, produced by the Seattle public radio station KUOW News and Information. According to the feed and the KUOW website, it delivers headlines, analysis and local reporting, with new episodes every weekday morning and afternoon. Typical episodes run about 8 to 16 minutes, and the feed lists 1,000 episodes.
Apple Podcasts shows 685 ratings with an average of 4.7 stars and lists the show as updated daily. The audience is estimated, not measured, at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward local Seattle listeners. No sponsor mentions appear in the feed.
At an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $620 per episode. The show suits brands seeking local news adjacency and trust rather than direct-response campaigns.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Seattle Now can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Seattle Now
How much does Seattle Now charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $90 to $620 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Final pricing depends on the sponsorship package.
What is Seattle Now about?
Seattle Now is KUOW's daily news podcast covering Seattle and Washington state headlines, analysis and local reporting. It publishes new episodes on weekday mornings and afternoons.
How do I contact Seattle Now about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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