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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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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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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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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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.
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June 21 | 'We have to forgive' - the story of one person left behind
The Biden administration is gradually reuniting families separated at the Mexico border under President Trump. For author Judy Temes, the scene feels familiar. She tells Bill Radke about that, and her new memoir "Girl Left Behind." Plus, how the pandemic has shaped one college student's career plans, and the trials and triumphs of pandemic dating.
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Juneteenth celebrations, Boeing donations, and everyone is lazy, this week
Bill Radke reviews the week's news with Converge Media founder Omari Salisbury, Kiro-7 TV political reporter Essex Porter, and KUOW reporter David Hyde.
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June 17th | What defines a family?
The way we define "family" has always changed. It's not as simple as blood relatives or extended legal family. But in Washington, getting legal recognition of your "chosen family" -- those who aren't related to us in a traditional sense, but are as close to family as anything else -- is still impossible. Plus, we talk summer solstice activities and host another conversation with Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan.
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June 16th | Finding lost apples brings Washingtonians together
Turns out there are more new apples and you can help identify them. The introduction of the Malden Act could bring quicker relief to wildfire devastation in rural towns in Washington. Canadian author Jonny Sun joins us to talk about his latest work, "Goodbye, again!" And we continue our mayoral candidate conversations.
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June 15th | Seattle’s pretty vaxxed – now what?
Seattle has reached a 70% vaccination rate and Washington is getting ready to reopen. Virologist Angela Rasmussen answers questions about vaccine protection, variants, boosters, and what precautions to take as the region lifts restrictions. Plus, New York Times tech correspondent Karen Weise on conditions in an Amazon warehouse during the pandemic and Seattle Times reporter Joseph O’Sullivan on the limits of the governor’s veto powers.
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June 14 | How one Washington man brought big tech to court
Facebook says they aren't selling political ads in Washington because of our rigorous transparency law. But people like Zach Wurtz, whose job it is to track those ads, are saying otherwise. So he did what he could - he took Facebook to court. Small claims court. It didn't quite go to plan. Plus, two discussion on the role of Japanese Americans during World War Two. As prisoners, soldiers, and contentious objectors.