Bill Radke
Host
About
Bill hosts Week In Review.
Before that, he created and hosted the NPR humor show Rewind and hosted the Marketplace Morning Report, covering the day's national/international business news.
He's been a KUOW reporter, news director, and interview host; also, a stand-up comedian and Seattle P-I newspaper columnist.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English
Pronouns: he/him
Podcasts
Stories
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Health
The northern border remains closed (for some), Bezos goes to space, and wildfire season is officially here. All that, this week.
Bill Radke reviews the week’s news with Seattle Times investigative editor Jonathan Martin, political analyst and contributing columnist Joni Balter, and Seattle Met deputy editor Allison Williams.
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Environment
An emergency drought declaration, the case of the missing texts, and the sky is falling (over the freeway). Discussing what happened, this week.
Bill Radke reviews the week’s news with Seattle City Council Insight founder and writer Kevin Schofield, Publicola publisher and editor Erica C Barnett, and author of the Wild West News letter on Substack, Eli Sanders.
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Environment
UFOs, gray wolves, and restorative justice, this week
Bill Radke reviews the week’s news with Crosscut reporter Hannah Weinburger, South Seattle Emerald publisher and Seattle Times columnist Marcus Harrison Green, and Crosscut's Editor-at-Large Knute Berger.
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Environment
A heat wave hits the west, COVID restrictions are lifting, and revitalization efforts begin in Seattle, this week
Bill Radke reviews the week's news with Q13 reporter Jennifer Lee, Seattle Channel host and producer Brian Callanan, and Kitsap Sun reporter Joshua Farley.
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Science
June 24th | Fantastic fossils and where to find them
The fossil trade is booming right now -- but what do you need to know before you go digging in your backyard? Plus, a primer on summer eats and current pandemic restaurant etiquette. We get an update on wildfire season and what the state is doing for prevention. And, a preview with On Point before The Record goes on summer break.
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June 23 | Hiking in the Seattle heat? Make a plan.
Preparing for a summer outdoors calls for preparation. Washington Trails Association gives us some creative ways to plan our next hike.
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Business
At Amazon you're either in, or you're out
We already knew that Amazon is a competitive workplace. But internal documents obtained by the Seattle Times reveal just how competitive.
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Arts & Life
June 22 | Summer’s here – let’s talk music, food and books.
Musician and KEXP radio host Eva Walker joins Café Racer owner Jeff Ramsey to talk about what they’re listening to and what might be on playlists this summer. And Jack Timmons, owner of Jack’s BBQ, gives tips and tricks for the grill. You’ll also hear from Tracy Taylor of Elliott Bay Books on how independent bookstores managed the pandemic along with some titles for summer reading.
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Arts & Life
The city's next housing crisis
Seattle's eviction moratorium has been extended for another three months, meaning folks who are hurting financially can stay in their homes, even if they can't afford rent. But the extension only delays a reckoning over housing that could have disastrous consequences.
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Arts & Life
Seattle's next housing crisis
The city’s eviction ban will be around for another three months, meaning folks who are hurting financially can stay in their homes, even if they can't afford rent. But the extension only delays a reckoning over housing that could have disastrous consequences.