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'Where the treetops glisten.' The sad story behind ‘White Christmas’

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” was first heard on a radio show sponsored by the Kraft Company on Christmas Day, 1941.
- Katy Sewall
'Holiday Entrapment': It's The Thought That Counts

You've probably heard the phrase, "It's the thought that counts." That's the theme of a holiday series we're bringing you this month from the KUOW staff.
- Katie Campbell
Washington's Little Free Bakeries

Today, in lieu of Casual Friday, we’re bringing you a sweet treat from our newsroom. KUOW’s Ruby de Luna spoke to some local bakers about their efforts to create Little Free Bakeries, a spin-off of Little Free Libraries. These bakeries aren’t just for free treats, though - they’re a source of joy and community for those who bake, and those who eat. As you listen, maybe grab a snack in case you get hungry.
- Vaughan Jones
Spinning through the best Northwest albums of 2022

Paige Browning talks with KEXP's Eva Walker about some of her favorite local albums of 2022
- Paige Browning
Sound it Out: Seattle graffiti update and a revisit to our electoral system

We're a show built around you – our listeners. Every other week, we bring you a segment called "Sound it Out," to broadcast your thoughts about the show and answer questions about stories we've covered. Today, we're looking back on our conversations with Mayor Bruce Harrell on graffiti in Seattle and why we vote for uncontested judges.
- Libby Denkmann
A 30-year-old movie that captured a singular moment in Seattle music history

After thee decades, Cameron Crowe's "Singles" is most remembered for its soundtrack.
- Hans Anderson
Reporter's notebook: how to safely attend performances this virus season

There is still legitimate fear of Covid that is now combined with worry about influenza and RSV. With all of this in mind, many people are asking, "Is it safe to enjoy the arts at this time?"
- Mike Davis
How the imaginary worlds of media help us shape our real-world identities

From video games and D&D to fandoms and cosplay, RadioActive's Indigo Mays, Dash Pinck and Carter Ortiz share the stories of people who create and consume media that changes lives.
- Dashiell Pinck
Trimming the tree

Christmas is right around the corner, and too get us all in the mood, we’re bringing you some special Christmas stories courtesy of our colleagues here at KUOW. In Today’s first story comes from Seattle Now’s supervising producer, Caroline Chamberlain Gomez.
- Noel Gasca
These Seattle queens are home for the holidays

They're probably two of the most famous members of Seattle drag royalty after being catapulted to stardom by the wildly popular franchise "RuPaul's Drag Race." And they're back for another installation of The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show.
- Angela King

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