Bill Radke
Host
About
Bill hosts Week In Review.
Before that, he created and hosted the NPR humor show Rewind and hosted the Marketplace Morning Report, covering the day's national/international business news.
He's been a KUOW reporter, news director, and interview host; also, a stand-up comedian and Seattle P-I newspaper columnist.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English
Pronouns: he/him
Podcasts
Stories
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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.
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A tale of two Smiths
The race is on for Washington’s 9th. Also, we hear more about ballot initiative 1631 on carbon fees, and remember Paul Allen.
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Candidates for Washington's 9th District debate corporate money and military spending
U.S. House Representative Democrat Adam Smith is being challenged by political newcomer Sarah Smith, a Democratic Socialist.
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Senator Warren takes the test
DNA testing is becoming increasingly widespread; in this instance, it’s being used to bolster political bona fides and has sparked discussions about whether genes have anything to do with identity.
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What's in a poll?
Bill Radke reviews the week’s news with former Port of Seattle commissioner Bill Bryant, Gyasi Ross is a Seattle attorney and host of the podcast, Breakdances with Wolves and Monica Nickelsburg is the Civic Innovation Editor for Geekwire.
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UW professor named MacArthur 'Genius'
Kristina Olson is a research psychologist and director of the TransYouth Project at the University of Washington.
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Washington joins a growing number of states in abandoning capital punishment
“We now know, and the Supreme Court decision affirmed, that zip code and race are likely determinants of whether the accused is given the death penalty. There is nothing equal, fair, or just if that has occurred. And unfortunately, it has.”
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Can Seattle tax its traffic away?
Congestion pricing: the good, the bad, and the eye-popping pricetag of London’s driving fee.