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
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
Equity Podcast | Is America’s reckoning on race for real? Former Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin and organizer Shaun Scott discuss the anti-racist movement and whether it will result in lasting change. by Mark Baumgarten / June 17, 2021
Politics Podcast | The Supreme Court, the Senate and saving American democracy Adam Jentleson and Elie Mystal discuss the structural issues they say threaten how we govern, and the solutions they believe are within reach. by Mark Baumgarten / June 15, 2021
Environment Podcast | Can conservative America embrace climate policy? Sen. Jon Tester discusses the challenges facing Democrats as they try to convince red states to go green. by Mark Baumgarten / June 10, 2021
Politics Podcast | Pramila Jayapal on her journey from activist to Congress At this year's Crosscut Festival, the congresswoman from Seattle spoke about the importance of grassroots activism and how to make it effective. by Mark Baumgarten / June 7, 2021
Politics Podcast | Who really won the Civil War? Historian Heather Cox Richardson discusses how the battle between North and South and lives on in American politics today. by Mark Baumgarten / June 3, 2021
Politics Podcast | How two conservative columnists see the GOP’s future The Republican Party is at a defining moment. Ross Douthat and Henry Olsen discuss its recent moves and its ultimate fate. by Mark Baumgarten / May 31, 2021
Culture Podcast | How 3 Seattle artists navigated a year of pandemic and protest Teddy Phillips, Monyee Chau and Steven Miller discuss disruption, unrest and the pain — and healing — that comes from making art. by Mark Baumgarten / May 27, 2021