The Record
Host Bill Radke leads in-depth conversations about what matters today in Seattle and beyond.
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Episodes
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April 22nd | A worldwide game of telephone, kicked off right here in Seattle
A local Seattle artist plays a worldwide game of telephone, in which a passage about banyan trees is interpreted over 900 times into paintings, sculptures, music scores, and a range of art media. Plus, a look at how tele-medicine is helping diagnose and care for people with autism in rural Washington. And finally, our weekly conversation with Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan.
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April 21st | With Derek Chauvin convicted, The Record looks at George Floyd's impact on Seattle
Derek Chauvin, who kneeled on the neck of George Floyd for more than nine minutes, causing his death, was found guilty on three counts of murder by a Minnesota jury yesterday. Floyd's murder spurred a national movement against police violence and brutality, including here in Seattle, where protestors marched for 11 straight days. For the full hour of today's show we speak with those who have covered the movement galvanized by Floyd's death and those overseeing police accountability and reform here in Washington State.
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April 20th | How hospital pandemic policies hurt perinatal care
The health and safety rules that hospitals imposed during the pandemic had negative effects for maternity patients and clinical staff treating them, according to a recent University of Washington study. King County officials are closely monitoring the rise in new coronavirus infections and hospitalizations while rolling out at-home vaccinatins for people with medical conditions that prevent them from leaving the house to get vaccinated. Also, we hear from our education reporter about the return of middle and high school students to Seattle schools and the recent decision to scrap standardized testing in state schools until the fall.
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April 19th | What lies 21,180 feet under the sea
The world's deepest shipwreck isn't 20,000 leagues under the sea. It's 21,180 feet below the ocean surface, at the bottom of the Philippine Sea. The World War Two Navy Destroyer called the USS Johnston sank in 1944. This month, ocean explores dove underwater to map it. Plus, why some healthcare workers are hesitant to get the vaccine, Washington's new mermaid museum, and the future plans of Top Chef contestant, and Seattle chef, Shota Nakajima.
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What justifies clearing a homeless encampment?
Seattle city officials move to clear a homeless encampment in Miller Park neighborhood. Students are back in the classroom, but debate remains around measuring learning loss. And our weekly conversation with Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan.
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April 14th | How do we manage Covid anxiety?
Agoraphobia is heightening in the pandemic and it can be really hard to face fear.
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April 13th | A very crowded race to be Seattle's next mayor
Sixteen people -- so far -- have formally announced they’re running to be Seattle’s next mayor. Starting this week, we’re going to bring you interviews we’ve taped with the candidates to learn more about them and their vision for leading the city. Also, King County is launching a new program to curb rising rates of gun violence. And King County Executive Dow Constantine joins us to talk about rising COVID-19 cases counts and why he’s calling for the county’s top law enforcement official to step down.
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April 12th | The financial penalties of our criminal justice system
What does the state of Washington owe people who were convicted under a drug possession law that's been overturned? Plus, why a heartwarming story about a police dog might not be so heartwarming, and a look at the industry of police moonlighting.
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Therapy? There’s an app for that. But should there be?
A therapist in your pocket is possible thanks to therapy apps, but is that a good thing? What you need to know about NFT tokens to understand why it seems like everyone is talking about them. And our weekly conversation with Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan.
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April 7th | How an Amazon union vote could alter the labor movement
The votes are in and counting begins. We hear about how organizing 6,000 laborers could alter and favor the labor movement. Drug laws in Washington state are changing, what would rolling out decriminalization mean for current cases and the future. Then, could you buy insulin sold and manufactured by the state in the near future. And a covid projection from IHME that could see a surge in cases in the winter.
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April 6th | Not your typical first day back to school
On Monday, K-5 public school students returned to the classroom for the first time since the start of the pandemic under a hybrid model that combines in-person instruction with remote learning. Also, we hear from King County Executive Dow Constantine on a possible fourth wave of coronavirus infections. Plus, why it’s so tough to stop depending on fossil fuels to heat and power your home.
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April 5th | It's time to ditch imposter syndrome
We've been talking about imposter phenomenon, better known as imposter syndrome, since the 1970s. Seattle writers Ruchika Tulshyan and Jodi-Ann Burey say it's time to let it go. Plus, what impact a new access road could have on conservation at Mount St. Helens, and a discussion on gentrification in Seattle.