The Record
Host Bill Radke leads in-depth conversations about what matters today in Seattle and beyond. Get in touch at record@kuow.org
Programming Announcement
KUOW and The Record team are excited to kick off a large-scale initiative to expand and innovate our local content offerings, including the development of a new project led by Bill Radke, new local podcast pilots, and a reimagining of our flagship local news show The Record with a new format and a new host this fall. The Record will be going on hiatus as the team develops new approaches, starting June 28. Learn more here.
Episodes
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October 8th | We are the champions, again
The Seattle Storm take home their fourth league win, alongside a renewed legacy of activism. The mayor answers charges about calls for her resignation. A talk with former Washington House Speaker Frank Chopp and his challenger, activist and People’s Party candidate Sherae Lascelles. And a recap of the other debate that happened last night: Washington’s one and only gubernatorial matchup.
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October 7th | Pandemic family planning
What a time to be bringing new life into the world. Coronavirus hits the campaign trail. And a scourge of paltry pockets (throwback edition).
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October 6th | May the fattest bear prevail
The annual battle of ursine chonk. Elections front and center in this week’s conversation with the county executive. And Boeing’s Dreamliner flies away from the Puget Sound.
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October 1st | Should we go it alone?
Or not exactly alone… with a little help from our (neighboring) friends. A look at a longshot gubernatorial candidate. And this week’s conversation with Mayor Jenny Durkan.
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September 30th | Big Brother: Killer Whale Edition
Snuggly, athletic orcas; progressives on Biden; and the falsehood behind money’s clinking, clanking sound.
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September 29th | A pandemic, a high school senior, and an essential job
A trifecta of stressful scenarios all resting on one 17-year-old’s shoulders. Talking budgets with the County Executive. And burnout is affecting everyone right now, but this author argues that it never really stopped affecting millennials.
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September 28th | Outlaws of international waters
Intrigue on the high seas. Misinformation before the upcoming election. And a situation report, but for academic papers.
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September 24th | Who investigates the investigators?
A conflict of interest in the investigation of Manuel Ellis’ killing at the hands of Tacoma Police. Marshallese Islanders slipping through the cracks widened by COVID-19. And a chat with the head of the city’s legislative and executive branches on their competing visions for the future of policing in Seattle.
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September 23rd | American Girl dolls explore the strange history of… the 80s
Courtney is here, and she’s coming to a mall near you. Also, what really happened at last night’s city council meeting and how UW professors are preparing to return to the classroom.
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September 22nd | What do you do with that patch of land when summer ends?
COVID victory gardens, come through! A look at intense city hall lobbying around defunding the police. And the right to die old, wise, innocent – and black.
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September 21st | How's the nose on this wine? Smoky.
A hint of smoke in this terroir. Childcare meets COVID. Influencer misinformation. And who killed the supergrid?
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September 17th | Jenny Durkan is a fan of Ken Jennings, is not a fan of AG William Barr
How is more screen time, from zoom school and remote work to online gaming, affecting families? Two experts give tactics for handling screen time. Winningest Jeopardy! contestant and local Ken Jennings talking about joining Alex Trebek as a producer and presenter when the show returns this week. And Seattle mayor Jenny Durkan lays out the multiple crises the city’s facing and takes listener calls.