Inside Crosscut A showcase of journalism at Crosscut Festival 2022 At this year’s festival, journalists will interview titans of the industry such as Ezra Klein, Nikole Hannah-Jones, and Carl Bernstein. by Mark Baumgarten / April 26, 2022
Opinion The perils of prediction: Lessons from the Crosscut/Elway Poll For one thing, we need to be clearer with readers about what poll results mean. And don't mean. by Mark Baumgarten / November 21, 2018
Politics State Democrats tighten hold on Olympia With more seats to work with, the party is positioned to move on environmental policy, health care and capital gains. by Mark Baumgarten & John Stang / November 6, 2018
Politics In first debate for US Senate, Hutchison jabs, Cantwell parries The Democratic incumbent emerged largely unscathed. So did President Trump. by Mark Baumgarten / October 8, 2018
Equity Podcast | The founders of The 19th discuss the future of journalism Amanda Zamora and Emily Ramshaw share the lessons learned in the first year of their industry-bending journalism startup. by Mark Baumgarten & Starla Sampaco / September 24, 2021
Politics Podcast | Did the war on terror tear America apart? Two journalists discuss how the decisions following the attacks of Sept. 11 led to distrust and division. by Mark Baumgarten / September 20, 2021
Environment Podcast | What Biden’s early moves say about fighting the climate crisis 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. by Mark Baumgarten / September 10, 2021
Equity Podcast | Last year, white Americans pledged anti-racism. Where are they now? ‘White Fragility’ author Robin DiAngelo and Slate podcast host Jason Johnson discuss the massive cultural changes since the murder of George Floyd. by Mark Baumgarten / September 3, 2021
Environment Podcast | Climate change and the future of outdoor adventuring 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. by Mark Baumgarten / August 27, 2021
Culture Podcast | Three tales of survival from the Seattle arts scene Three leaders of Seattle institutions discuss the ways a year without in-person events disrupted worlds and how it transformed how they do their work. by Mark Baumgarten / August 20, 2021