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Episodes
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Masks on, masks off
No trouble getting a hold of masks these days. Two years into the pandemic, they're giving them away for free at the drug store, just as we're rolling back the mask mandates. We talk with UW's Ali Mokdad about going maskless, and why you should probably hang on to them anyway.
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Casual Friday with Tan Vinh and Geraldine DeRuiter
This week, Washington is reconsidering its mask mandate, Amazon pay and housing prices are soaring and KUOW broke some Mazdas. Seattle Times food writer Tan Vinh and The Everywhereist's Geraldine DeRuiter break it all down.
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Seattle Now: Why is everything so expensive?
Prices for everything from gas to food to housing have skyrocketed in the last year. Seattle is being hit harder than the rest of the country — we had the second-highest inflation rate, behind Atlanta. So what's going on?
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A town divided over pandemic streateries
There was a time when outdoor dining was something everyone could rally around. Even now, those sidewalk and parking space set ups are a way for people to gather safely and support struggling restaurants. But, now two years into a pandemic, in cities like Edmonds there’s tension over whether they should stick around. Seattle Times reporter Jackie Varriano explains why some people and businesses are upset.
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We all should have worked in tech
How competitive is the tech economy? Amazon announced yesterday that it's doubling maximum base pay for tech and corporate employees to $350,000 a year to stay competitive. Geekwire’s Todd Bishop gives us the backstory.
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Could WA outlaw doxxing?
Doxxing — publishing someone's private information online — is getting more and more common, along with the harassment and intimidation that it can cause. Crosscut's Melissa Santos explains why the state legislature's attempt to outlaw it is trickier than you might expect.
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Casual Friday with Chase Burns and Cynthia Brothers
This week Omicron cases dropped, Sound Transit spoke up about people not paying their fare. And the Capitol Hill Block Party is back. The Stranger’s Chase Burns and Vanishing Seattle’s Cynthia Brothers are here to break it all down.
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Black runners find a path in Seattle
Running is an easy way to get exercise, with great health benefits. But it’s far from simple for Black runners as they head out the door. NY Times columnist Kurt Streeter talks about running while Black in his Seattle neighborhood. And Johnny Fikru, captain of Black Men Run Seattle, shares how running with a group of Black men builds community and creates a safe space
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Can Washington make housing affordable for the 'middle?'
If you're trying to buy a home here, you already know Washington’s housing market is tough. Some lawmakers think density is part of the solution… things like more duplexes. But as lawmakers consider legislation to help create that density, KUOW’s Joshua McNichols explains why it’s a lot more complicated than simply building housing.
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Happy Lunar New Year!
It's time to start celebrating spring. We're welcoming the Year of the Tiger and making meaning of the holiday with chef and author Hsiao-Ching Chou.
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Ticket to ride
Sound Transit's CEO is warning that not enough passengers are paying to ride. And it’s happening just as the agency is talking about relaxing its fare enforcement policies. Seattle Times transportation reporter David Kroman explains.
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Casual Friday: 'I will take any good news I can get'
This week the fog rolled in, Omicron cases went down and Seattle bagels vie for the same respect as those in New York. We’re breaking it all down with the Strangers Jas Keimig and Seattle comedian Monica Nevi.