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Episodes
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A shifting map of abortion care
A Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade could send thousands of people from Idaho and other states to Washington, where access to abortion is protected. We’ll hear from a group that helps women who have to travel to the Northwest to end a pregnancy.
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Sounders play on a big stage tonight
The Sounders have a shot at winning the CONCACAF final tonight. It's something no MLS team has done, and more than 60,000 fans will be at Lumen Field to cheer them on. ESPN soccer analyst Herculez Gomez gives us a preview.
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Can Howard Schultz fix Starbucks?
Howard Schultz has stepped back in as CEO of Starbucks as the company he founded grapples with a union wave and lower share prices. The Wall Street Journal’s Heather Haddon explains how he's navigating the challenge at a time of dramatic change at the company.
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(Maybe) losing a restaurant legacy
Many of your favorite restaurants have something in common — they’re owned or staffed by graduates from the Seattle Culinary Academy at Seattle Central. The program has been a foundational part of the city's food scene for more than 80 years. But it's set to be cancelled for budget reasons, prompting outcry from local chefs and alumni.
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Casual Friday with Chase Burns and Jeannie Yandel
Another week in the books. Elon Musk has a deal to buy Twitter, Covid cases are ticking back up in King County and the cruise ships are returning to the waterfront. The Stranger’s Chase Burns and KUOW’s Jeannie Yandel are here to break it all down.
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Seattle rents are through the roof
Housing in Seattle is getting even more expensive, even faster. Rent prices are skyrocketing
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Bremerton football coach gets his day in Supreme Court
The Bremerton football coach fired for praying on the 50-yard line took his case to the Supreme Court this week. SCOTUSblog editor James Romoser tells us what happened during Monday’s arguments and what’s at stake when the justices issue their ruling this summer.
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WA State Parks are Navy SEAL-free for now
A lot of people objected when the Navy proposed expanding the number of areas in Washington State parks it could use to train Navy SEALs. Now a superior court judge has ruled they never had the right permission to train there in the first place. Seattle Times reporter Hal Bernton explains.
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Holding police officers accountable
An Auburn police officer killed a man in 2019. Now he's being sued over the man's death, and the lawsuit reveals how officers with a history of misconduct can stay on duty for years. The state is hoping to change that with a new civilian-led task force.
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Casual Friday with Esmy Jimenez and Andrew Walsh
This week, President Biden is here. You can ride the train mask free to mariners game But be prepared for the new seventh inning song. Esmy Jimenez of The Seattle Times and TBTL's Andrew Walsh break it all down.
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Checking the Covid risk meter
Covid cases are creeping up in King County, and our testing infrastructure is getting worse at detecting them. Just how worried should we be?
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POTUS in the PNW
President Biden is headed to Seattle on Friday to talk about clean energy and the economy, but it’s hard to ignore the midterms just six months from now. We'll get some analysis of why the POTUS is in the PNW from NPR White House correspondent Tamara Keith.