Would you rather be bored or receive an electric shock? Some of us will do almost anything to avoid boredom. No, really — anything. A University of Virginia study put a bunch of people in a room that was... Shane Mehling Play AudioListen 6 mins
Is independent media 'the greatest force of peace on earth?' Amy Goodman says, emphatically, 'Yes!' Journalist Amy Goodman has been an influential voice in independent media for the past 20 years. Her efforts to inform, defy and edify resonate with... Sonya Harris Play AudioListen 56 mins
The struggle is beautiful: What rescue volunteers see deep in the woods Sometimes as Seattleites we can think that we’re more urban, but honestly we are mountain people. That’s who we are, and we need to own that in a real... John O'Brien Play AudioListen 56 mins
Naomi Klein and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor talk about what comes after Trump Journalist and author Naomi Klein is famous for her 2007 book, “The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism.” The shock she explored there was... John O'Brien Play AudioListen 53 mins
Release the Franken! The senator from SNL lets himself be funny again It’s still a little hard to believe, but 17 years ago a comedian famous for his contributions to Saturday Night Live ran to become a U.S. Senator from... John O'Brien Play AudioListen 51 mins
Seattle poet on how we're all living with a diagnosis of 'human frailty' Six years ago Seattle poet Tara Hardy was blindsided by a mysterious chronic illness. It nearly killed her. She talks with KUOW's Elizabeth Austen about... Elizabeth Austen Play AudioListen 10 mins
Sherman Alexie's new memoir is the honest eulogy he didn't give his mom In Sherman Alexie’s deeply personal memoir, “You Don't Have to Say You Love Me,” he tells the story of growing up as the son of Lillian Alexie on the... Bill Radke Play AudioListen 24 mins
Captured climber recalls his escape: I ‘watched him fall out of sight’ Tommy Caldwell understands risk and adventure better than most. Two years ago, he became the first person to free climb the Dawn Wall of El Capitan in... Bill Radke Play AudioListen 12 mins
Scaachi Koul: White men tell me to be 'kinder' Scaachi Koul, a Toronto-based writer, didn’t hold back when speaking in Seattle recently. For starters, she thinks all non-savory pies are gross —... John O'Brien Play AudioListen 53 mins
How Jeffrey Tambor got his start in Seattle and became somebody The idea of getting up on stage may terrify most of us, but actor Jeffrey Tambor knew from a very young age that was exactly what he wanted to do. As... John O'Brien Play AudioListen 53 mins
