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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What Will Convince Drivers To Put Down Their Cell Phones?
Texting while driving increases the crash risk 23 times – similar to driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.19 (the max in Washington state is 0.08)....
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Radke Roundtable: What Elections Mean For Seattle And Washington
Bill Radke catches you up on Tuesday's election results with former Seattle mayor Greg Nickels and past Republican state party chair Chris Vance.
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The Post-Election Headlines From Olympia
Bill Radke talks with KUOW Olympia correspondent Austin Jenkins about expanded background checks for gun sales and the changed balance of power in the...
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Radke Rant: Leaf Blowers Are Lazy, Selfish And Stupid
I want to ask this of the people who use leaf blowers – why? Do you get too much exercise as it is? Has your doctor advised you to be LESS physically...
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Please Silence Your Leaf Blower, It's Time For The Week's News
The Ebola nurse in Maine: rational or selfish? Is it ever OK to be sarcastic right after a school shooting? Does a confusing ballot mean an...
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Beavers Enjoy A West Coast Renaissance
Attention salmon and people who like water: Let's hear it for the beaver.
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Listen To This Week In Review With At Least Two Friends
To improve Seattle traffic, what if your child in the backseat no longer gets you into the HOV lane? Good idea? Also: Is Backpage.com liable for sex...
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Feeling Blue? Play This Game With Socks The Fox
If you’re feeling depressed or stressed out, and therapy seems overwhelming, consider spending time with a fox.
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Where Did The Week Go? (It Wasn't Nowhere)
Seattle’s "ramps to nowhere" are coming down this weekend. Where should they land? Also, a critical care nurse at Harborview is preparing to treat Ebola...
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Is Class Size That Important In Education?
Ross Reynolds talks with Diane Schanzenbach, associate professor of human development and social policy at Northwestern University, about what research...