Crosscut Podcasts

New Secretary of State Steve Hobbs discusses his plans to fight misinformation and what the failure to pass voting rights legislation means for our state.

Get a sneak preview now. Host Knute Berger shares more of his unique take on the long history of the Pacific Northwest.

The leader of the House progressive caucus shares insights into the fight for the social and environmental spending plan.

The owners of the iconic restaurant discuss the many creative ideas that came as they contended with the peak of the COVID-19.

Social media platforms have been used to divide people and tilt elections. Can anything be done about it?

Urban theorist Richard Florida discusses the appeal of urban life to young workers and how remote work is going to change the way we live.

Author Heather McGhee discusses the anti-government sentiment that emerged in the wake of the Civil Rights movement and what it still costs all Americans.

The Black Lives Matter co-founder discusses how recent social movements are challenging Americans to press for real change.

Peter Rainier never set foot on this continent. Some tribal members suggest giving a more fitting name for Washington’s tallest peak.

Science journalist Michelle Nijhuis and philosopher Peter Singer discuss the complex relationship between people and the other creatures they rely on.

Ted Alvarez thinks birding is boring. But with so much interest in it now, he decides to investigate.

Amanda Zamora and Emily Ramshaw share the lessons learned in the first year of their industry-bending journalism startup.

Professor Steven Clark is on an ongoing quest to find a rare daisy that helps us understand the intricacies of evolution.

Two journalists discuss how the decisions following the attacks of Sept. 11 led to distrust and division.

To find the mythical beast, members of the Olympic Project first analyze the evidence.

The president talked a big game during the presidential campaign. Our guests look at what he is doing in his first year to back that up.

Wild mushroom foraging can be deadly. But in a region crammed with thousands of edible species, it’s fiercely beloved.

‘White Fragility’ author Robin DiAngelo and Slate podcast host Jason Johnson discuss the massive cultural changes since the murder of George Floyd.

Teams throughout the region provide a critical service for outdoor adventurers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It all started in Seattle.

Is it still ethical to ski and hike? How is raising a kid to love the outdoors changing? The director of the UW Climate Impacts Group talks us through those questions.