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Rainn Wilson reflects on a changing Seattle

caption: Rainn Wilson at KUOW on May 28, 2019.
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Rainn Wilson at KUOW on May 28, 2019.
KUOW photo/Gil Aegerter

"The Office" actor joins us to talk about his hometown. Plus, should the Seattle City Council make a major rezoning decision 5 months before the election? How did a bear swim to Orcas Island? And how the Oregon Shakespeare Festival is trying to reach younger audiences.

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Rainn Wilson

Bill Radke speaks to actor Rainn Wilson about the Mona Foundation and if we'll see a "The Office" reunion anytime soon.

Should the Seattle City Council vote on rezoning now?

Bill Radke talks to Brier Dudley of the Seattle Times Editorial Board, about their piece advocating that the Seattle City Council not make a major rezoning decision five months before an election.

Lyanda Haupt, Swimming bear

Bill Radke speaks to naturalist Lyanda Haupt about the bear that's been swimming around Orcas Islands, from San Juan Island to Lopez Island to Decatur Island, and now Blakely Island. What is it looking for?

Nataki Garrett, Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Marcie Sillman talks to Nataki Garrett, the first woman and person of color to be artistic director of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

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