How a quest for greater profits upended the global supply chain during the pandemic Everything from disinfectant wipes to computer chips were in short supply during the pandemic. New York Times journalist Peter Goodman explains the disruptions in How the World Ran Out of Everything. Dave Davies
How an Indigenous author harnessed her pain to make something 'exquisite' This is KUOW's book club, and we’re wrapping up Terese Marie Mailhot's memoir "Heart Berries." Katie Campbell
'Inside Out 2' scores $100 million in its second weekend, setting records In just a week and a half, Inside Out 2 has become 2024’s highest-grossing film to date, surpassing Dune: Part Two. Inside Out 2 will likely blow through the $1 billion mark in about a week. The Associated Press
Years before intimacy coordinators on Hollywood sets, there was the 1996 film Bound The 1996 film neo-noir thriller "Bound" pushed boundaries in its portrayals of sex and gender on screen. It was re-issued as part of the Criterion Collection this past week.
Seattle Symphony offers day of free cultural performances to celebrate 25 years at Benaroya Hall Benaroya Hall is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a free day of music and sharing of culture on Saturday. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
The Trump Store is the stage for one story about civility and neighborly respect At an intersection in rural Virginia a store that sells Trump souvenirs has become a lesson in tolerance for its neighbor. Craig Wright
Centuries-old cherries were found at George Washington's home. What can they tell us? Archaeologists unearthed 35 bottles of cherries from the cellar of George Washington's Mount Vernon. The 250-year-old fruits, many still intact, can shed new light on those who lived and worked there. Rachel Treisman
2 climate activists were arrested after spraying orange paint on Stonehenge The group Just Stop Oil took credit for the Wednesday afternoon action, which they said was a call on the United Kingdom to stop the use of fossil fuels by 2030. Joe Hernandez
After decades, a woman still remembers comfort from a stranger in a hospital hallway On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain, Lorrie Paul honors the stranger who put their hand on her back when she was crying in the hallway of a hospital, some 25 years ago.
How PFLAG became a political force for LGBTQ rights Jeanne Manford is credited as one of the founding members of PFLAG, which originally stood for Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.