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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January 20 | Can we find unity in a Biden Presidency?
President Joe Biden stated a need for unity in his inaugural address. He assured the nation of examples of unity, 'enough of us have come together to carry all of us forward' he said. We speak with former policy advisor Eric Liu about how we move forward. A conversation on a civil right probe in special education at Seattle Public Schools. And we learn more about an investigation on abuse and coercion by a local artist Raz Simone.
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January 19th | As Washington accelerates vaccine rollout, ethical concerns loom large
King County Executive Dow Constantine answers your calls about enlisting help to set up mass vaccination sites as the state expands eligibility. Also, we hear from healthcare workers in Everett who treated the first confirmed case of the coronavirus in the U.S. And a University of Washington law professor answers ethical questions about the rollout of the vaccine.
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Impeachments, inaugurations, and vaccine troubles this week
Bill Radke reviews the week's news with Geekwire contributing editor Monica Nickelsburg, The Stranger staff writer Jasmyne Keimig, and Q13 correspondent Brandi Kruse.
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January 14th | Costs go up as revenue goes down: inside Sound Transit's latest projections
New estimates from Sound Transit show a surprise spike in transit cost estimates. The mayor weighs in as we take your calls. And what to expect as Washington begins its once-a-decade redistricting process.
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January 13 | Are Washington Republicans moving away from Trump?
11 out of Washington's 12 members of congress have committed to voting for impeachment, everyone but Republican Cathy McMorris Rogers of the Spokane area.
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January 12th | Business owners react to Governor's new reopening plan
We hear from two small business owners about Governor Inslee's new plan to allow shuttered businesses to reopen. A new report on homelessness from researchers in Los Angeles offers insights into what Seattle should be doing to tackle the problem. And we talk to King County executive Dow Constantine on the latest plans to roll out Covid-19 vaccinations.
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January 11th | In the fallout of DC riots, misinformation and protests begin to spread
We catch up with KUOW reporters outside and inside the Washington State Capitol building on the legislative opening day. Experts explain what social media's unprecedented move to de-platform the President means for the future of the internet. And in more uplifting news, a smellicopter gets its wings.
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What a Week to Review
Bill Radke reviews the week's news with DJ Wilson of the Washington State Wire, Allison
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal on the Capitol breach and next steps
A dozen lawmakers were locked inside the gallery, above the House Chamber awaiting evacuation instructions. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal was one of them
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January 7th | What happens after insurrection?
A mob of Trump supporters swarmed the Olympia statehouse, Governor Inslee's residence, and the nation's Capitol building. What happens now?
