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Readings, debates, lectures and so much more. Hear fascinating talks by authors, intellectuals, officials and regular folks with important stories recorded live all around Seattle.
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Episodes
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Killer whales go through menopause, too, but the other orcas respect them
Coming to terms with the millennia-long struggle to normalize and respect menopause
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How social media ate news media’s lunch, and what to do about it
It’s a brave new world for news media. The advertising revenue that kept newspapers afloat has dwindled. Reporters are being laid off.
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She needed answers about pregnancy. So she wrote them herself
So Angela Garbes did her own research and wrote a book about it
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A defense of liberalism in illiberal times
Adam Gopnik waxes philosophical on the historic arc of a high ideal
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They defend the science. But who defends the scientists?
A philosopher fights back against post-truth and science denial
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Student voices shine through Seattle Arts & Lectures program
Hear the results of writerly mentorship from area students
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Eve Ensler’s journey to recovery from an unconscionable abuse
Author Eve Ensler was the victim of prolonged sexual, physical and mental abuse at the hands of her father.
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‘More guns than people': America’s firearm culture
Author Thom Hartmann argues that the intent inherent in the concept of “a well regulated militia” was warped in relatively recent years, resulting in an epidemic of gun violence.
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Imbolo Mbue: 'America is suffering from a lack of curiosity'
Author Imbolo Mbue has come a long way from when she imagined America was what she saw on television programs like Beverly Hills 90210 and The Cosby Show.
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Is catastrophic wild fire and smoke exposure our new normal?
Forest fires threaten our region. This PacSci panel discussion considers solutions
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Jodie Patterson speaks to Seattle on raising her transgender son
A mother charts her and her son’s declarations of self
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Retiring the 'poop emoji' pillow and other Seattle tales at Ignite#39
Bravery meets humor as speakers share quirky stories.