Why conspiracy theories spread so fast online after tragedies Kim Malcolm talks with University of Washington assistant professor Kate Starbird about how conspiracy theories spread online, in the wake of tragedies. Kim Malcolm
Political winds at their back, state Dems seek to expand majority in Olympia The Blue Wave that's forecasted to swell in the coming midterm elections could also reach the statehouse. Olympia correspondent Austin Jenkins tells KUOW's Angela King what the Democrats might do with an expanded governing majority. Angela King
Spooky campaign ads! Can’t we get rid of them? Campaigns are spending record amounts of money on ads that border on the ghoulish. Deborah Wang
Get up to speed on gun safety measure I-1639 Initiative 1639, a measure that would make changes to how Washingtonians buy and own firearms, is the only statewide gun control measure on a ballot anywhere in the upcoming midterms. Angela King
How to be a good citizen in the era of 'Big Tech' Jamie Susskind looks at how 21st century technology is changing who has power and how they wield that power. He asks, how might society demand big tech companies use their power to benefit citizens? Bill Radke
Woman calls on Gov. Inslee, lawmakers to investigate rape allegation against state senator Candace Faber, the Seattle woman who said last month that state Sen. Joe Fain had raped her in 2007, is calling on Gov. Jay Inslee and other lawmakers to launch an investigation. Sydney Brownstone
Will young people turn out to vote in WA? Some signs point to yes Kim Malcolm talks with Emilio Garza and Will Kittel with The Washington Bus about what's motivating young Washington voters during this election season. Kim Malcolm
Will Trump provoke backlash with Washington state voters this year? Enumclaw resident Jeannie Bystrom’s face screwed up when asked about President Trump. David Hyde
Full disclosure: Those political mailers are funded by corporations Your mailbox is likely stuffed with political mailers. But do you always know who’s funding those campaigns? One state senator wants to require big donors’ names and corporate logos on those ads. Ruby de Luna
Travel expert Rick Steves reflects on the fragility of our democracy In his new documentary, "Fascism in Europe," Rick Steves looks at the rise of leaders like Hitler and Mussolini. Bill Radke
