Politics Podcast | Alicia Garza on the power of the movement for Black lives The Black Lives Matter co-founder discusses how recent social movements are challenging Americans to press for real change. by Mark Baumgarten / October 8, 2021
Environment Podcast | What animals can tell us about humanity Science journalist Michelle Nijhuis and philosopher Peter Singer discuss the complex relationship between people and the other creatures they rely on. by Mark Baumgarten & Hannah Weinberger / October 1, 2021
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
Environment How the West’s divided electric grid slows green growth A hodgepodge of utilities run the West’s electrical grid. Will billions in federal funding help them get along? by Peter Fairley InvestigateWest / August 25, 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
Politics Podcast | Is ‘American Exceptionalism’ over? Robert Gates doesn’t think so The former Secretary of Defense for Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama has some thoughts on the United States’ place in the world. by Mark Baumgarten / June 23, 2021