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Hiding In Plain Sight: How Human Trafficking Takes Place Right Under Our Noses
Slavery. When we hear that word, we often think of it as something in the distant past. But an underground network of human cargo thrives right under our
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What’s A Master Sommelier’s Favorite Wine?
There are only five master sommeliers in Washington state, and Ross Reynolds sits down with one: Thomas Price of The Metropolitan Grill. Plus, he
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Nancy Pearl On Biography
Book commentator Nancy Pearl recommends her favorite biographies: David McCullough's "Mornings on Horseback," Robert Massie's "Catherine the Great," and
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News From Olympia, Kyle MacLachlan, And "The Boys In The Boat"
This Week In OlympiaThe state legislature begins week four of the special session today. Everett Herald reporter Jerry Cornfield joins us with a look at
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Conversation News Quiz!
It’s public radio’s 11th most popular news quiz! This week’s qualifying contestant is a school teacher.
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Senate Republican Proposes Bridge Collapse Prevention Bill
Republican State Senator Michael Baumgartner tells Ross Reynolds about a bill he’s proposed this week to try to prevent future bridge collapses. It would
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What Do Lobbyists Expect When They Take Washington State Lawmakers To Dinner?
Olympia correspondent Austin Jenkins joins Ross Reynolds with a special report on state lobbying efforts. Plus, Austin and Ross discuss the late
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New Documentary About Those Terms And Conditions You Signed
Everyone who uses a computer these days likely agrees to many "terms and conditions" agreements every year. But what are you really signing? Ross Reynolds
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News In Review: A Collapsed Bridge, Fast Food Strike And SPD Violations
It’s Friday—time to talk over the week’s news. We review what the legislature plans to do with state infrastructure following the collapse of the Skagit
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We Steal Secrets: A New Documentary About Wikileaks
There is a new documentary out about Wikileaks, Julian Assange and the American soldier Bradley Manning. It's called We Steal Secrets. Ross Reynolds