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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Homeless encampment under I-5 nearing its last days
Bill Radke speaks with KUOW's growth and development reporter Joshua McNichols about the city's plan to close down the homeless encampment under...
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New rules would make workers' lives easier, more predictable
Bill Radke speaks with Dylan Orr, director of Seattle's Office of Labor Standards, about the new secure scheduling rules proposed by the city and what...
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This week we ask, 'Are we making progress?'
Seattle City Council passed a law that would prevent landlords from discriminating against potential tenants. It is another step towards preventing...
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I can haz plane ticket out of Seattle?
Bill Radke talks with Ben and Emily Huh about why, after 11 years and one internet cat picture empire in Seattle, they're splitting town for good and...
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Musicians are leaving Seattle. Can Paul Allen stop them?
Bill Radke speaks with music journalist and Seattle native Ann Powers about Paul Allen's newest venture: a three-day music festival and industry...
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Why Olympic National Park is such a special place
Bill Radke speaks with local poet and writer Tim McNulty about what makes Olympic National Park unique to Washington state. This year marks the 100th...
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This man is sharing his experience at gay conversion therapy
Earlier this month, Seattle became the third city in the country to ban gay conversion therapy. It's an issue that touches Garrard Conley close to home....
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Seattle landlord: New housing law reduces 'human element' of his job
Bill Radke speaks with Seattle landlord Hugh Brannon about a new ordinance the Seattle City Council passed this week. The measure aims to reduce housing...
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Advice from an Olympic legend: Speak out against cheaters
At the summer Olympics, 19-year-old American swimmer Lilly King is making headlines – and not just for winning gold. After beating Russian swimmer Yulia...
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Canadians are watching the Trump campaign with a wary eye
Bill Radke speaks with Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer about how Canadians are reacting to Trump's run for the presidency. One worry is that if...