Equity Podcast | Uncovering racism and inequity in the health care industry ‘Hidden Barriers’ producer Jen Dev and health justice educator Edwin Lindo on raising awareness of and seeking solutions to a systemic problem. by Mark Baumgarten / April 30, 2021
Culture Podcast | The world COVID will leave behind Dr. Nicholas Christakis discusses the future after the pandemic and the lasting impacts on how we live. by Mark Baumgarten / April 22, 2021
Politics Inside Washington’s $328M push to prevent disastrous wildfires The state Legislature is considering a massive investment to step up firefighting, improve forests and secure communities near the fire lines. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / April 16, 2021 / Updated at 4:20 a.m. on April 20
Politics Podcast | How to find unity in a divided America Citizen University CEO Eric Liu talks about all that separates Americans and whether coming together is really possible. by Mark Baumgarten / April 14, 2021
Politics Washington state poised to ban guns at protests, Capitol grounds Despite opposition from Republicans and gun-rights activists, lawmakers in Olympia are working to deter ad hoc ‘patrols’ and armed protests. by Levi Pulkkinen & Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / April 9, 2021
Equity Podcast | How algorithms and AI may threaten civil rights 'Coded Bias' filmmaker Shalini Kantayya and researcher Meredith Broussard dissect the inequities perpetuated and created by emergent technologies. by Mark Baumgarten / April 7, 2021
News Deaths in WA prisons draw scrutiny from state Legislature Inmate death rates are rising even as prison populations shrink. State lawmakers are taking a closer look at the data and potential solutions. by Levi Pulkkinen / August 6, 2020
News Cancer treatment in WA prisons often too little, too late Public records and interviews with officials and advocates reveal why cancer is a growing cause of death for an aging prison population. by Levi Pulkkinen / August 5, 2020
News Health care in WA prisons leaves inmates waiting months or years for help While homicides and suicides in prison get the most press, Washington prisoners are more likely to die of untreated or undertreated illness. by Levi Pulkkinen / August 4, 2020
Inside Crosscut Nikkita Oliver, Black liberation and the limits of electoral politics Crosscut managing editor Mark Baumgarten explains what he got wrong about the future of the attorney, activist, and former Seattle mayoral candidate. by Mark Baumgarten / June 30, 2020