On the 15th episode of the “Seattle News Weekly” podcast, FOX 13's Bill Wixey sits down with actor and instructor Carter Rodriquez to explore Freehold’s Engaged Theater Residency Program inside Washington’s prisons. Rodriquez shares how writing, performance, and community help incarcerated men break down walls, express their stories, and rebuild their humanity. It’s a powerful look at transformation, art, and connection behind bars.

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A good Samaritan from Clallam County, Melvin Swaggerty, was making a DoorDash delivery on October 19, when he spotted a couple with their seven children on the side of the road. Swaggerty offered them a ride and the family accepted the offer. Everything was going fine until the father of the family allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed Swaggerty several times in the neck and head. On this episode of the 'Seattle News Weekly' podcast, FOX 13's David Rose is joined by Melvin and his brother Martin to talk about the harrowing experience. Melvin shares a powerful message of resiliency and strength, and chats with David about what comes next for the suspect behind the attack.

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Election day has come and gone. FOX 13's Hana Kim is joined by FOX 13 political analyst Sandeep Kaushik to talk about the recent political trends in Seattle and Washington state as whole, and how they were front and center this election cycle. The two also chatted about how this year's election is a sign of what's to come in next year's midterms.

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Election day is right around the corner. On this episode of Seattle News Weekly, FOX 13's Erin Mayovsky and John Hopperstad break down the race for Seattle Mayor and more.

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We're deep into fall, and as temperatures drastically cool, many might be wondering what kind of winter will be shaping up in the coming months — El Niño or La Niña? Good Day Seattle Anchor Bill Wixey is joined by FOX 13 Seattle Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan, who breaks down the climate science and what to expect this winter.

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On the tenth episode of the "Seattle News Weekly" podcast, FOX 13 Seattle anchor David Rose and reporter Lauren Donovan discuss a 2006 cold case out of Snohomish County, which continues to haunt the community. It's been nearly 20 years, but David Stodden — who lost his wife and daughter — is still trying to process the pain.

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On the seventh episode of the "Seattle News Weekly" podcast, FOX 13 Seattle anchors Erin Mayovsky and John Hopperstad talk about the threat of school shootings and what laws Washington state has passed in hopes of limiting the number of deadly incidents.

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On the eighth episode of the "Seattle News Weekly" podcast, FOX 13 Seattle anchor Bill Wixey talks about the first amendment and how freedom of speech, protest and assembly is constantly evolving in today's changing political landscape. Seattle University Professor and Chair of the Communication and Media Department Caitlin Carlson joins the podcast to give her thoughts on the first amendment and how the interpretation of it has changed over the years.

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On the sixth episode of the "Seattle News Weekly" podcast, FOX 13 Seattle anchor David Rose and Renton Mayor Armando Pavone talk about abandoned buildings in the city dropping property tax revenue. The two also discuss a recent attack on a transgender woman by teenagers in Renton, and how the city is preparing for the 2026 World Cup.

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