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Episodes
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Casual Friday with Jas Keimig and Andrew Walsh
This week, some teachers and students started a new school year. Others are on still trying to negotiate labor agreements with districts. The rest of us are debating what it really means to “quiet quit” your job. And just in case you want to get judgy on the internet, Pumpkin Spice season is officially here. Cue the hot takes. We unpack it all with The Stranger’s Jas Keimig and podcast host Andrew Walsh.
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Why is Seattle losing trees?
Seattle has lost 255 acres of trees since 2016 according to a newly released canopy cover assessment by the city.
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Will the Storm Win Another WNBA Title?
The Seattle Storm won a tense playoff game against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, thanks to some late-game heroics from Jewel Lloyd. Game 2 is Wednesday night, and the Storm are looking to steal a second game on the road. We’ll hear from Storm color commentator Elise Woodward about this year’s playoff run, which doubles as a sendoff for the legendary Sue Bird.
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Here come the EVs. Are we ready?
Governor Jay Inslee announced last week that Washington will follow California in banning sales of new gas-powered cars after 2035. But the charging station network for electric vehicles in the United States isn’t ready for prime time. The Biden administration wants to add 500,000 new charging stations by 2030. Washington state wants to be part of that revolution, but if you want or need to make a long-distance trip soon, you’ll face some challenges. We talked to Aaron Blank, who shared insights from his EV trip from LA to Seattle and back this summer. Then we reached out to Anna Lising, a senior policy advisor on energy to Governor Jay Inslee.
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Reuniting a Seattle neighborhood
Every Seattle neighborhood has a unique feel and sound. For South Park, that sound includes freight trucks and highway traffic. And it isn’t just noise — State Route 99 cuts the neighborhood completely in half. Neighbors there are now trying to get the highway removed from their part of the city. Seattle Times transportation reporter David Kroman tells us about the fight to decommission the 99 in South Park.
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Casual Friday with Mike Davis and Rachel Terlep
This week our collective student loan debt got a little bit smaller, Downtown Seattle is trying to make its comeback, and things are getting less passive aggressive and a bit more aggressive-aggressive around here. Have you noticed? We’re breaking down the week with Rachel Terlep , the Senior Social Media Manager for the Washington Department of Natural Resources and Mike Davis KUOW's arts and culture reporter
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Are the kids all right?
It's almost September, which means it’s time for another school year. But after almost three years of learning during a pandemic, student’s mental health has taken a toll. Youth mental health counselor Aysha Rafiq tells us what she’s seen in schools around the region, and what students need to find safety and connection in the classroom again.
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When SPD responds to mental health calls
When people are experiencing a crisis, it’s often Seattle police who respond first. In the best scenario the response includes a mental health professional. That can’t always happen. Seattle Times mental health reporter Esmy Jimenez is here to tell us why.
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Dan Price's social media fame fueled abuse allegations
Dan Price, goes viral almost every day. The now former CEO of Seattle’s Gravity Payments first flooded the news and social media years ago after taking a pay cut to give his employees a pay bump. And he’s maintained a good image online for years, by saying the right things for the right audiences. Price resigned last week amidst abuse allegations that were largely fueled by his social media persona. New York Times technology correspondent Karen Weise has been writing about Dan Price for years. She’s here to tell us about her latest report.
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Sweeps are part of the plan
Homeless residents living along a large section of the Interurban Trail had to find a new place to take shelter last week. City crews spent two days cleaning up a portion of the trail in the Bitter Lake neighborhood. KUOW’s Casey Martin explains how this most recent clean-up effort fits into the city’s larger strategy to reduce homelessness.
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Casual Friday with Lex Vaughn and Tim Durkan
This week we made the city’s favorite pink neon elephant a landmark. Shrinkflation is impacting our favorite snack foods. And don’t look away from your laptop, your boss might be watching. We’re breaking it down this week with the Needling’s Lex Vaughn and Seattle photographer Tim Durkan.
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Why Harborview is turning away patients
Harborview Medical Center is turning away all non-urgent patients, and has been for more than a week. The hospital is at 130 percent of its capacity. One big reason: staffing, both at the hospital and in other parts of the healthcare system. Dr. Steve Mitchell, medical director of Harborview's emergency department, explains what's going on and how the hospital is adapting. We also hear from nurse Nicole Johnson on burnout among frontline healthcare workers.