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Saturday Special: Incarcerated trans people in Washington fight for rights, cuts to SNAP leave Washingtonians uncertain, and an "actual play" podcast brings Dungeons and Dragons to life in Seattle

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom… Transgender people in Washington’s state prisons are still fighting for better treatment, years after the Department of Corrections agreed to make changes. Now that Congress has cut funding for the federal food assistance program SNAP, hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians who use the program are trying to figure out what this means for them. And even after 50 years, Dungeons and Dragons is still growing in popularity, thanks to “live-play podcasts” like Dimension 20, which stopped by Climate Pledge Arena last month.

In memory of famed NASA astronaut Jim Lovell, who died this week

In 2010, Jim Lovell explored his Apollo 8 spacecraft at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.

National

Independent grocery stores rely on food stamps sales. The new tax bill could impact this

Cuts to the food stamp program could affect rural grocery stores that rely more heavily on low-income shoppers.

Politics

California Democratic leaders endorse Gov. Newsom's redistricting plans

In response to Texas drawing five more GOP-leaning congressional seats, Democrats in California officially reveal their plan to redistrict ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

How the world is reacting to the Israeli government's decision to escalate the war

Many fear the expansion of the war puts the remaining hostages at even greater risk.

Economy

Here's what is expected now that new tariffs are in effect for dozens of countries

New tariffs took effect this week that forecasters say will lead to higher prices and slower economic growth. But the stock market is still booming.

World

Hamas has taken his brother-in-law hostage. He shares how he's fighting to free him

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Moshe Lavi, the brother-in-law of Omri Miran, who was kidnapped from his kibbutz by Hamas on Oct. 7 and remains a hostage.

Politics

Week in Politics: Israel faces criticism for Gaza takeover plan; Trump doesn't intervene

Sports

Saturday Sports: NFL and ESPN join forces; a milestone in MLB; a pitcher fights cancer

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with sportswriter Howard Bryant about the past week in the world of sports.

Arts & Life

What is the origin of the word deadline? An exploration of its etymology

The word "deadline" has been used a lot in reference to tariffs. It got us thinking: what is the origin of the word? NPR's Scott Simon talks with Benjamin Dreyer, author of "Dreyer's English."