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Readings, debates, lectures and so much more. Hear fascinating talks by authors, intellectuals, officials and regular folks with important stories recorded live all around Seattle.
Episodes
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Student voices shine through Seattle Arts & Lectures program
Hear the results of writerly mentorship from area students
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‘More guns than people': America’s firearm culture
Author Thom Hartmann argues that the intent inherent in the concept of “a well regulated militia” was warped in relatively recent years, resulting in an epidemic of gun violence.
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Imbolo Mbue: 'America is suffering from a lack of curiosity'
Author Imbolo Mbue has come a long way from when she imagined America was what she saw on television programs like Beverly Hills 90210 and The Cosby Show.
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Is catastrophic wild fire and smoke exposure our new normal?
Forest fires threaten our region. This PacSci panel discussion considers solutions
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Jodie Patterson speaks to Seattle on raising her transgender son
A mother charts her and her son’s declarations of self
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Retiring the 'poop emoji' pillow and other Seattle tales at Ignite#39
Bravery meets humor as speakers share quirky stories.
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Civic Cocktail: Journalists discuss wildfire season, LGBTQIA after Stonewall
Vital civic discussions, with an optional cocktail
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Tiny Beautiful Things finds a great big beautiful stage
The healing advice, power and art of Dear Sugar
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The CIA's history of targeted killing
Annie Jacobsen takes a close look at “the tip of the tip of the spear”
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John Waters tells the filthy truth about everything, almost
Enjoy this roller coaster of a conversation with a one-of-a-kind cinema legend
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Doug Baldwin and Macklemore discuss social change at the 2019 Crosscut Festival
Conversations from the Crosscut Festival: Valerie Jarrett, Doug Baldwin and Macklemore
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Partisan bickering, meet fellowship and belonging, the Eric Liu way
Eric Liu’s new book, a collection of civic sermons, is ‘Become America’