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'Birthday Tree': 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.
- Noel Gasca
It's thumbs-down in the U.K. for Harry and Meghan's Netflix Series

Even critics in the liberal media panned Harry & Meghan, the new documentary that attacks Britain's notorious tabloids for invading the couple's privacy and coverage that traded in racist tropes.
- Frank Langfitt
Casual Friday with Rachel Terlep and Brandi Fullwood

Christmas tree prices are though the roof this year ($300???) but we're still getting into the holiday spirit. Plus, a new AI chatbot reveals some truths about Seattle, and a film out today tackles an enduring PNW mystery: Who was DB Cooper, and what happened to him? We break it down with Rachel Terlep, senior social media manager for Washington's Department of Natural Resources, and KUOW producer Brandi Fullwood.
- Clare McGrane
'Harry and Meghan' gets harsh review

Even even newspapers critical of the monarchy didn't like the couple's approach either to telling their story in the new Netflix documentary.
- Frank Langfitt
This week in Seattle arts: a holiday favorite, a twist on Dickens, and more

‘It literally snowed on stage. They had this huge Christmas tree that at one point, grew and grew and grew and grew.’ -Mike Davis
- Mike Davis
We need to think about the ethics of true crime

People seem to love crime content. But is it ethical? RadioActive's Alayna Ly, Morgen White, and Colin Yuen talked to listeners, creators, and media ethicists to find out.
- Alayna Ly
Reporter's Notebook: Teatro Zinzanni — a theatrical experience that feels truly post-pandemic

As an arts and culture reporter, I spend a lot of time going to galleries, theaters, concerts, events. And in these past few months, I’ve heard over and over again that the arts are “back.” But something still felt off. On Tuesday night, at Teatro Zinzanni, everything clicked back into place. And I had my first revelation that the arts are truly back.
- Mike Davis
Here's what we learned from Harry and Meghan's Netflix documentary

The first part of the long-awaited series shows the couple navigating their early relationship. Critic Eric Deggans says it avoids offending specific royals, but offers a critique of British society.
- Eric Deggans
Hundreds of authors give support to striking workers at HarperCollins

Authors such as Barbara Kingsolver and Jacqueline Woodson have pledged not to submit work to HarperCollins until the strike has resolved.
- Andrew Limbong
A musician's love for Olympia inspires a 40-song album

There are many things that inspire people to write songs, and for local musician Tom Dyer it was his hometown of Olympia. He was so inspired that he wrote not just one song about the state capitol, but 40. They make up his latest album, Olympia - A True Story. He shared an account of the album’s genesis and creation with KUOW’s “Soundside.”
- Libby Denkmann

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