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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Thursday, October 25th: "Our political ideas describe a world that no longer exists"
What tech is the city of Seattle using to surveil its citizens? What does today's charter school ruling mean for education in Washington state? And how will we grapple with the increasing overlap between technology and the state?
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Is the City of Seattle watching you?
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Debate: Should Washington voters change the state's deadly force law?
Should Washington state change the law and change the training around police officer's use of deadly force? Voters will decide this November with a vote on I-940.
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Wednesday, October 24th: When should the police shoot to kill?
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Travel expert Rick Steves reflects on the fragility of our democracy
In his new documentary, "Fascism in Europe," Rick Steves looks at the rise of leaders like Hitler and Mussolini.
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October 23rd: Get counted
This month on the show, we’ve been answering your questions about tight races and ballot initiatives. But why does Washington vote the way it does at all?
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The Record: Monday, October 22
The “grocery tax” might not be all that it seems.
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Debate: Should local governments be able to tax food and drink?
Should local governments be prohibited from taxing retail food and drink?
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What do you wonder about the Puget Sound region?
You asked, we answered.
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'Curious simpletons' get a peek at life on Mars
You don’t have to be a planetary exploration specialist to understand this science (but we talked to one anyway).
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Debate: Should Washington state introduce tougher gun laws?
This November, voters decide whether to limit the purchase and storage of some firearms. We hosted a special debate on measure I-1639 between those arguing for tougher checks, training, wait periods and gun storage, and those in opposition.
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Debate: Should you vote for a carbon fee?
This year, voters will decide whether or not to instate a first-in-the-nation fee on carbon emissions in the state. We invited groups for and against the ballot measure to talk about why they support and oppose I-1631.