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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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What would Frederick Law Olmsted do? The future of public spaces in Seattle
t’s an exciting time to catch up on and get involved in envisioning the great public spaces that will help sustain our growing region. KUOW, The Seattle Public Library and Seattle’s Office of Planning and Community Development hosted this conversation with national and local experts to help the community at-large better understand the issues and opportunities we face. KUOW’s Posey Gruener moderated the discussion. The speakers include:
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Find a garden, get a chair and listen to these stories
Last year around this time we presented a gathering of tales from a festival of storytelling at PowellsWood Garden, down in Federal Way, Washington. It...
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Seattle author Claire Dederer's midlife reckoning
Author Claire Dederer was 44-years-old and living a successful life — literary accomplishment, comfortable marriage, family and home — when something caught up to her.
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'Weird things keep happening:' What you need to know about the crowd and the core
Yes, you were promised a jet pack. Your disappointment around that may still sting, or you may be more concerned about global warming, or a robot taking your job, or finding affordable housing. Or you might be reasonably concerned that the digital revolution will leave you somewhere on the global trash heap of history.
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‘God of Small Things’ author has a new book — after 20 years
When an acclaimed novelist publishes their first new work in 20 years, people take notice. When the first book was Arundhati Roy’s “The God of Small...
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Is independent media 'the greatest force of peace on earth?' Amy Goodman says, emphatically, 'Yes!'
Journalist Amy Goodman has been an influential voice in independent media for the past 20 years. Her efforts to inform, defy and edify resonate with...
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The struggle is beautiful: What rescue volunteers see deep in the woods
Sometimes as Seattleites we can think that we’re more urban, but honestly we are mountain people. That’s who we are, and we need to own that in a real...
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Ballerina Misty Copeland on ‘rebuilding this broken girl’
Ballerina Misty Copeland started her dance training at the late age of 13. Nonetheless, she was soon recognized as a prodigy and rose quickly to opportunity and success. In 2015, she became the first African-American woman promoted to principal ballerina by American Ballet Theatre.
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Naomi Klein and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor talk about what comes after Trump
Journalist and author Naomi Klein is famous for her 2007 book, “The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism.” The shock she explored there was...
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Release the Franken! The senator from SNL lets himself be funny again
It’s still a little hard to believe, but 17 years ago a comedian famous for his contributions to Saturday Night Live ran to become a U.S. Senator from...
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Why is #EducationSoWhite in Washington state?
What value do we attribute to education? It is common to hear how it changes lives, promotes imagination and creativity and invites opportunity. It is...
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Will souls be saved, or sacrificed? Sandbox Radio calls 'Mayday!'
If you love radio theatre you may find yourself seeking out the classics — online, on AM radio, or at your local library. There’s something about how...