Christine Streich
Stories
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Dow Constantine On Minimum Wage And Prop 1
Marcie Sillman talks with King County Executive Dow Constantine about minimum wage and why Proposition 1 failed.
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New Rule Promises 'No Surprises' From Health Insurance Plans
Marcie Sillman checks in with Washington State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler about a new rule that will mandate increased transparency for plans...
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Health On Your Smartphone: A Doctor Weighs In
Ross Reynolds asks Dr. David Bates, physician at the Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital, how consumers can navigate the exploding...
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Turning The Tacoma Dome Into Public Art
Marcie Sillman checks in with Tacoma Arts Administrator Amy McBride about the city's endeavor to turn the Tacoma Dome into a large flower designed by...
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From Nigeria To Middle America: Optimism Spans Continents In Mengestu's Book
Steve Scher sits down with 2012 MacArthur Genius Grant recipient and writer Dinaw Mengestu to talk about his newest book, "All Our Names."
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The National Popular Vote Bill: Why Some States Want To Change The Electoral Process
David Hyde sits down with Matt Barreto, political science professor at the University of Washington, to talk about a state-led movement to use popular...
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Snohomish County Considers Development Ban In Landslide Risk Areas
Marcie Sillman hears from Snohomish County Council President David Somers about his proposed six-month moratorium on building and development in...
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Rainier Beach Pastor: We Can't Serve The Community Without Welcoming Everyone
Marcie Sillman talks with Reverend Monica Corsaro of the Rainier Beach United Methodist Church about the future of Boy Scout Troop 98.
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Immigrant Business Owners Weigh In On Seattle's Minimum Wage
Ross Reynolds talks with Taylor Hoang, owner of the Pho Cyclo Cafe, about the minimum wage debate in Seattle. As an immigrant business owner, Hoang is...
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The Challenges Of Medicaid Expansion
Steve Scher talks with Washington state Medicaid Director MaryAnne Lindeblad about how the state plans to accommodate more than 250,000 newly enrolled...