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Fidget Spinners, Sleeping Senators: A Sketch Artist's View Of The Senate Trial

Art Lien, a courtroom artist who normally covers the Supreme Court, has been sketching the Senate impeachment trial. "I'm looking for color," he says — such as sleeping senators and fidget spinners.
- Ari Shapiro
Ben’s Friends: Staying sober in an industry surrounded by booze

Dry January is a time when many people abstain from drinking alcohol for a month. But for some, maintaining sobriety is a lifelong effort. For people working in the food and hospitality business, staying sober can be especially tough. The industry has one of the highest rates of substance abuse, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
- Ruby de Luna
Marcie Sillman's weekend culture picks

This weekend people around the world celebrate the lunar new year; in China, it’s the start of the Year of the Rat. Here in the Pacific Northwest you can observe the holiday at a number of gatherings. KUOW’s Arts and Culture reporter Marcie Sillman offers these suggestions for new year festivities plus a few other weekend cultural offerings.
- Marcie Sillman
In 'Sexual Citizens,' Students Open Up About Sex, Power And Assault On Campus

Profs. Jennifer Hirsch and Shamus Khan asked more than 150 undergrads about their sex lives — what they wanted out of sex, how troubling encounters unfolded, and how misunderstandings led to assault.
- Ailsa Chang
Gen Z teens on balancing growing up with saving the world

Two teens share an hour of stories created by young people, and discuss the balance between teen activism and just being a kid.
- RadioActive Youth Media
A Very Naughty Boy: Remembering Monty Python's Terry Jones

Comedian, author and filmmaker Terry Jones has died at the age of 77 after suffering from dementia. As part of Monty Python, he was known for his drag characters, and for co-writing the "Spam" sketch.
- Petra Mayer
Marina Franklin: Single Black Female

Comedian Marina Franklin talks about her early efforts getting into comedy, and her latest stand-up special, Single Black Female.
Before you try reading the entire Harry Potter series to your child…there might be another way to spark a love of literature.

Raising children in a time when technological advances skew traditional modes of learning can be challenging. But many children prefer screen technology to books. Before you’re tempted to take away the tech to boost a young child’s vocabulary, you might want to listen to what New York Time’s editors Maria Russo and Pamela Paul have to say.
- Sonya Harris
Marcie Sillman's weekend culture picks January 17-20, 2020

Seattle-area cultural organizations offer a wealth of activities this weekend to honor slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Junior, plus new dance and theater. KUOW’s Arts and Culture reporter Marcie Sillman share some of the highlights.
- Marcie Sillman
Recording Academy CEO Suspended Amid Misconduct Allegations Ahead Of Grammy Awards

The organization that puts on the annual Grammy Awards says Deborah Dugan has been placed on administrative leave after an allegation of misconduct by a senior female member of the organization.
- Scott Neuman

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