Tacoma's 'drunk teacher' watched her shame go viral. Then she killed herself Bill Radke speaks with Tacoma News Tribune columnist Matt Driscoll about the sad story of Tacoma kindergarten teacher Klara Bowman, who became infamous... Bill Radke Posey Gruener Play AudioListen 11 mins
Veterans more likely than civilians to commit suicide An analysis of veterans suicides by the Department of Veterans Affairs sheds new light on high-risk groups of veterans. The report, billed as the most... Patricia Murphy Play AudioListen 2 mins
What to do if a loved one is thinking about suicide What should you do if a loved one is contemplating killing themselves? It’s a scary thought — and one most people aren’t prepared to answer. Bill Radke Matt Martin Play AudioListen 16 mins
Got guns? Here's why safe storage could save your life Kim Malcolm talks with Dr. Joseph Simonetti about the public health implications of safe firearm storage. His research finds that adolescents with risk... Kim Malcolm Andy Hurst Play AudioListen 5 mins
How an advocate got the NRA to collaborate on preventing gun suicides Bill Radke speaks with Jennifer Stuber, an associate professor at the University of Washington and co-founder of Forefront: Innovations in Suicide... Shane Mehling Bill Radke Play AudioListen 11 mins
Burlington mall shooter found dead in his cell The man accused of fatally shooting five people at the Cascade Mall in Burlington last year has been found dead. Arcan Cetin was found hanging in his... Kate OConnell
Every healthcare provider in WA is required to be trained in suicide prevention Every healthcare worker in Washington is required to undergo suicide prevention training. That includes nurses, dentists and even chiropractors. Now,... Andy Hurst Play AudioListen 2 mins
'We need to talk about depression and suicide' Matt Calkins was in junior high when he first started feeling intense social anxiety. "I remember I would go on high school debate trips and I wouldn't... Bill Radke Amina Al-Sadi Play AudioListen 15 mins
'Big cultural change' needed to prevent campus suicides Kim Malcolm talks with University of Washington associate professor Jennifer Stuber about suicide prevention on college campuses. Last week, the... Kim Malcolm Andy Hurst Play AudioListen 6 mins
'I'm beginning to hear a needle drop.' Poet reflects on family ghosts Denver poet Diana Khoi Nguyen's family is haunted by bees. It's easier for them to speak about the bees than it is to speak about her brother's suicide.... Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong Bill Radke Alison Bruzek Play AudioListen 27 mins