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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A reporter annotated our conversation on public records with a state senator via Twitter
With Twitter annotations from Crosscut political reporter Melissa Santos, Sen. Jamie Pedersen explains a new proposal to make the Washington state legislature "more transparent."
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February 11th | The never-ending snow day: cozy at home, or cooped up inside?
Snow day posts are starting to drag. Are you still making snow angels? Still stuck inside? Let's check in.
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Almond milk or cow milk: Which is healthier?
The dairy industry defines “milk” as coming from a cow, but plant based products like almond milk or soy milk want to be able to keep their moniker.
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February 7th | State lawmakers reluctantly let the sunshine in
Last year, lawmakers were forced to put their conversations back on the books. How’s the new tunnel working out? Icy conditions may have contributed to a tragic accident on UW campus, and an artist reckons with her own mother’s untimely death. Lastly, we hear a little of Brandi Carlile’s music ahead of the Grammys.
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February 6th | Who says there's no innovation in death?
And this death-related practice would give new meaning to the idea of a water burial. Are people, tired of the extremes of Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump, really ready for a move to the political center? Rosie the Jetsons robot may soon deliver your Amazon orders, and some notes from the Grammy-nominated Seattle Symphony.
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How should we prepare kids for a school shooting?
Until recently, Federal Way Public Schools was using a video using “run, hide, fight” techniques to train their students on what to do in case of a school shooting.
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Henry Winkler (aka the Fonz) with this story from his childhood
In addition to being the Fonz and so much else, Winkler is the author of a young adult series about a boy very much like him.
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February 5th | Snow day getting old?
Yesterday: a winter wonderland! Today: the grubby, icy aftermath. There’s a big unresolved disagreement on how to fund Seattle schools, and a now-vindicated argument about the viaduct. Also - got milk?
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The debate over Seattle's education levies
On February 12, Seattle voters will decide whether or not to vote for two education levies. Prop 1 would fund education operations and programs. Prop 2 would fund capital improvements. We about the debate over Prop 1.
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February 4th | It’s snowing outside. Do you know where your bus is?
Host Ross Reynolds demands transit answers. Federal Way Public Schools pull a school shooting training video, and we help launch the new season of KUOW’s Prime(d). Lastly, we remember storied Seattle crime reporter Rick Anderson.
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5 tips for spotting fake news from this Seattle librarian
Real headline or surreptitious propaganda? In the past few years, that's become harder to answer.
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January 31st | How do we define rape? And should that change?
Current legislation would force courts to reckon with how to determine consent. Seattle’s loss of the Reign is Tacoma’s gain. We speak to one of Washington’s faithless electors, and get to the bottom of the city’s problem with potholes.