On the latest episode of sound politics, the vast majority of Americans say that money in politics is a threat to democracy.

Seattle came up with a novel solution.

Give everyone money to donate to candidates.

Now, is that working?

We'll talk about it ahead of the August 5th primary when voters will decide if the democracy voucher program

should stick around. That's on the latest sound politics, wherever you get your podcasts.

Hey, good morning. I'm Patricia Murphy. It's Friday. This is Seattle now. This week, DoorDash imposed a second fee increase in response to legislation from the Seattle City Council.

TSA scrapped a 20-year-old law that requires people to kick off their shoes at airport security. And did you see that salmon fly through the air and land in the seats at T-Mobile Park?

Too beautiful to live co-host Andrew Walsh and KUOW Director of Community Engagement, Zeki Hamid, are here to break down the week.

But first, let's get you caught up.

If you're hankering for a volunteer opportunity, why not participate in the one Seattle

Day of Service this Saturday? The citywide volunteer effort includes opportunities for all

ages, abilities, and interests. You can register online for all kinds of work, gardening,

neighborhood beautification. It's up to you. The handy sign-up even lets you sort

opportunities by district. If a Thesbian experience sounds more like your speed this weekend,

consider the Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival. The more than two-decade-old event promises

Shakespearean shenanigans around volunteer park, even fight demonstrations. Check it out Saturday and Sunday.

And we talked on a recent show about the Seattle saunter, a long, long community walk across the city.

Well, now there's a West Seattle saunter. It's happening this weekend. Meet up at the West Seattle

Water Taxi Pier at 9 for the start of the 12-mile walk.

You can drop off or pick up wherever you like along the route.

No pressure. It's all for fun.

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