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In November 2020, RadioActive Youth Media hosted our first-ever VIRTUAL community workshop for middle and high school youth in Seattle's New Holly and Rainier Vista neighborhoods. Twelve young people gathered in small groups over Zoom to write, record, and edit their own short radio stories. This workshop was a partnership between RadioActive, the Seattle Housing Authority, and the Delridge Neighborhood Development Association.
You can hear more youth-produced radio stories at kuow.org/radioactive.
In November 2020, RadioActive Youth Media hosted our first-ever VIRTUAL community workshop for middle and high school youth in Seattle's New Holly and Rainier Vista neighborhoods. Twelve young people gathered in small groups over Zoom to write, record, and edit their own short radio stories. This workshop was a partnership between RadioActive, the Seattle Housing Authority, and the Delridge Neighborhood Development Association.
You can hear more youth-produced radio stories at kuow.org/radioactive.
In November 2020, RadioActive Youth Media hosted our first-ever VIRTUAL community workshop for middle and high school youth in Seattle's New Holly and Rainier Vista neighborhoods. Twelve young people gathered in small groups over Zoom to write, record, and edit their own short radio stories. This workshop was a partnership between RadioActive, the Seattle Housing Authority, and the Delridge Neighborhood Development Association.
You can hear more youth-produced radio stories at kuow.org/radioactive.
In November 2020, RadioActive Youth Media hosted our first-ever VIRTUAL community workshop for middle and high school youth in Seattle's New Holly and Rainier Vista neighborhoods. Twelve young people gathered in small groups over Zoom to write, record, and edit their own short radio stories. This workshop was a partnership between RadioActive, the Seattle Housing Authority, and the Delridge Neighborhood Development Association.
You can hear more youth-produced radio stories at kuow.org/radioactive.
In November 2020, RadioActive Youth Media hosted our first-ever VIRTUAL community workshop for middle and high school youth in Seattle's New Holly and Rainier Vista neighborhoods. Twelve young people gathered in small groups over Zoom to write, record, and edit their own short radio stories. This workshop was a partnership between RadioActive, the Seattle Housing Authority, and the Delridge Neighborhood Development Association.
You can hear more youth-produced radio stories at kuow.org/radioactive.
In November 2020, RadioActive Youth Media hosted our first-ever VIRTUAL community workshop for middle and high school youth in Seattle's New Holly and Rainier Vista neighborhoods. Twelve young people gathered in small groups over Zoom to write, record, and edit their own short radio stories. This workshop was a partnership between RadioActive, the Seattle Housing Authority, and the Delridge Neighborhood Development Association.
You can hear more youth-produced radio stories at kuow.org/radioactive.
Excerpt from this 1A podcast episode about the role of objectivity in journalism: https://www.npr.org/2020/06/09/873172499/the-debate-over-objectivity-in-journalism
For use in teaching media representation and journalism ethics concepts to teens in KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media program
Owls are resourceful and resilient but some species are under threat. Author and wildlife photographer Paul Bannick has documented and studied owls for nearly two decades and will take us to one of his favorite places to observe these amazing creatures and learn about their unique connection to the landscape.
In this recording from RadioActive Youth Media in 2013, teens Ian Dangla, Kendra Hanna and Maddie Ewbank record sounds of regret. This is an excerpt of the RadioActive podcast "I can't believe I did that." Find the whole podcast at http://archive.kuow.org/post/i-cant-believe-i-did.
In February 2020, RadioActive Youth Media and Northwest Public Broadcasting ran a two-day Teen Radio Journalism Workshop at YV-Tech in Yakima, Washington. Thirteen teenagers from around the Yakima Valley area learned how to write, record, and edit their own short radio stories.
In February 2020, RadioActive Youth Media and Northwest Public Broadcasting ran a two-day Teen Radio Journalism Workshop at YV-Tech in Yakima, Washington. Thirteen teenagers from around the Yakima Valley area learned how to write, record, and edit their own short radio stories.
In February 2020, RadioActive Youth Media and Northwest Public Broadcasting ran a two-day Teen Radio Journalism Workshop at YV-Tech in Yakima, Washington. Thirteen teenagers from around the Yakima Valley area learned how to write, record, and edit their own short radio stories.
In February 2020, RadioActive Youth Media and Northwest Public Broadcasting ran a two-day Teen Radio Journalism Workshop at YV-Tech in Yakima, Washington. Thirteen teenagers from around the Yakima Valley area learned how to write, record, and edit their own short radio stories.
In February 2020, RadioActive Youth Media and Northwest Public Broadcasting ran a two-day Teen Radio Journalism Workshop at YV-Tech in Yakima, Washington. Thirteen teenagers from around the Yakima Valley area learned how to write, record, and edit their own short radio stories.
In February 2020, RadioActive Youth Media and Northwest Public Broadcasting ran a two-day Teen Radio Journalism Workshop at YV-Tech in Yakima, Washington. Thirteen teenagers from around the Yakima Valley area learned how to write, record, and edit their own short radio stories.
In November 2019, RadioActive Youth Media ran a two-day Teen Radio Journalism Workshop on the Washington State University Tri-Cities campus in Richland, Washington. Fifteen teenagers from around the Tri-Cities area learned how to write, record, and edit their own short radio stories.
In November 2019, RadioActive Youth Media ran a two-day Teen Radio Journalism Workshop on the Washington State University Tri-Cities campus in Richland, Washington. Fifteen teenagers from around the Tri-Cities area learned how to write, record, and edit their own short radio stories.
In November 2019, RadioActive Youth Media ran a two-day Teen Radio Journalism Workshop on the Washington State University Tri-Cities campus in Richland, Washington. Fifteen teenagers from around the Tri-Cities area learned how to write, record, and edit their own short radio stories.
In November 2019, RadioActive Youth Media ran a two-day Teen Radio Journalism Workshop on the Washington State University Tri-Cities campus in Richland, Washington. Fifteen teenagers from around the Tri-Cities area learned how to write, record, and edit their own short radio stories.
In November 2019, RadioActive Youth Media ran a two-day Teen Radio Journalism Workshop on the Washington State University Tri-Cities campus in Richland, Washington. Fifteen teenagers from around the Tri-Cities area learned how to write, record, and edit their own short radio stories.
Hear short excerpts of 16 stories created by teens in KUOW Public Radio's RadioActive Youth Media: 2019 intro to radio journalism workshop.
In this reflective and humorous talk presented by Seattle Arts and Lectures Imbolo Mbue muses over the power that stories hold over us, and the complications that, that adds to our identity. Imbolo Mbue is a graduate of Rutgers University and holds a master’s degree in education from Columbia University.
This talk took place at Town Hall Seattle on June 7.
Ignite aims to give platform and elevate stories in the Seattle community. It hopes to foster diverse storytelling and 'bravery' in community members. This time around 12 speakers were chosen out of 70 submissions. Talks ranged from the sordid and nutty history of the Poop emoji pillow to bracing the Seattle freeze, a high tech cat door and a transgender rock band in a rural Washington bar. The emcee was Nicole Steinblock. This event took place on June 6th 2019 at Town Hall Seattle.
Please note, some of these talks contain language of an adult nature.
Patriotic American and proud immigrant. Banned by Putin and fired by Trump, is just a short summary of former US Attorney, SDNY Preet Bharara. In this talk he muses to a Seattle audience about the upsides of being fired and share’s his thoughts on the recent Robert Mueller and William Barr reports. It took place at the Neptune theater March 27th
Joseph’s latest book is "Postracial Resistance: Black Women, Media Culture, and the Uses of Strategic Ambiguity."
L. Joseph is an associate professor at the University of Washington’s Department of Communication and an adjunct associate professor in the Departments of American Ethnic Studies and Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies. She is also the founding and acting director of the University of Washington’s Center for Communication, Difference, and Equity.
This talk was held at the Seattle Public Library’s Central Branch on March 26.
It’s hard to predict what might happen at an Ignite Seattle talk, but previous audiences know-whatever it is- it’s going to be illuminating, ambitious and a bit adventurous. Scott Berkun was the emcee for the event. It took place on February 28 at the SIFF Egyptian Theater in Capitol Hill.
Pete Buttigieg is currently serving his second term as mayor of South Bend Indiana. Buttigieg (pronounced “Budda-judge or boot-edge-edge”) has a history of tackling the difficulties of bankrupt and divided communities. This event was moderated by Florangela Davila. It took place at the Seattle Public Library Central Branch on February 28th.
Dr. Benjamin Danielson challenges trends that praise resilience in the midst of traumatic life conditions, without improving those conditions. Dr. Shawn Ginwright confronts systematic trauma and suggests practical solutions.
Stress, and how to release stress as prevention.
This story was created by Lailani Blanchard, Dayton Lopez, and Maya Lopez. Production support from Shanoa Pinkham and Kamna Shastri. Music: "Double Down" by Silent Partner, "I Don't See the Branches, I see the Leaves" by Chris Zabriskie.
This story was created in a 1-day radio storytelling workshop with KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media and Seattle Indian Health Board on December 1, 2018.
Family enriches our lives and connects us to our culture.
This story was created by Eric Nichols, Amadanyo Joseph Oguara, and Trystan Valenzuela. Production support from Tory Johnston and Kyle Norris. Music: "Naturo Shippuden - Pain" by Raisi K.
This story was created in a 1-day radio storytelling workshop with KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media and Seattle Indian Health Board on December 1, 2018.
Seattle Arts & Lectures presented Soraya Chemaly at Benaroya Hall on January 31 as part of their Women You Need to Know series. Carole Carmichael, former assistant managing editor of the Seattle Times, served as moderator. KUOW’s Jennie Cecil Moore recorded the event.
Seattle College’s 46th annual Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. at Mount Zion Baptist Church on January 18. KUOW’s Sonya Harris recorded the event. Michael Eric Dyson gave the keynote.
Transom, KUOW and The Collective in South Lake Union presented a listening party of the finished stories on January 26. KUOW’s Sonya Harris recorded the event.
Asha Ahmed and Fatema Metwally share their experiences and challenges coming to the United States for the first time.
Created with support from Lila Kitaeff.
"If you don't know what K-Pop is, then you must be asleep." Aisha Abdirizak and Isnino Ahmed explain why we should be listening to Korean pop music, aka K-Pop.
Created with support from Sonya Harris
Reshad Ahmad and Zaheer Yadgari interview each other about life in Afghanistan, and what they hope to do for their country in the future.
Created with support from Zuheera Ali.
Humanities Washington presented this Think & Drink event-- “Breaking News – The State of American Journalism”-- as part of their series Moment of Truth- Journalism and Democracy in the Age of Misinformation. The discussion took place at Naked City Brewery in Greenwood on December 12. KUOW’s Sonya Harris recorded the conversation.
A Rogue’s Christmas is part of Town Hall Seattle’s Short Stories Live series. This 12th annual event took place at Taproot Theatre in Greenwood on December 9. KUOW’s Sonya Harris recorded the stories. Happy Holidays from all of us at Speakers Forum!
This event was presented by Town Hall Seattle and The Collective. It took place at The Collective’s South Lake Union event space on November 29. KUOW’s Sonya Harris recorded the conversation.
Jevin West is an Assistant Professor in the Information School at the University of Washington and co-founder of the DataLab. Carl Bergstrom is a professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Washington, and a member of the External Faculty of the Santa Fe Institute. They gave this presentation, “Spotting and Refuting Bullshit,” as part of the University of Washington Graduate School program BUNK: The Information Series on November 7 at UW’s Kane Hall.
Leiserowitz is a research scientist at Yale University’s School of Forestry & Environmental Studies. He directs the Yale Center for Environmental Communication and hosts the daily public radio report Yale Climate Connections. (https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/)
He gave this talk, “Climate Change in the American Mind,” as part of the University of Washington Graduate School program BUNK: The Information Series on October 30 at UW’s Kane Hall. KUOW’s Sonya Harris recorded the event.
Political scientist Francis Fukuyama’s latest book is “Identity: The Demand for Dignity and the Politics of Resentment.” In it, he explores the impact of “identity politics” and the importance of individual human dignity. He searches for ways to address an ever-widening divide that threatens our democracy itself. His recommendations include more successful assimilation of immigrants, required national service and better civics instruction.
Francis Fukuyama is a Senior Fellow at Stanford University’s Institute for International Studies. He spoke at Seattle University’s Piggott Auditorium on November 14 as part of Town Hall Seattle’s Civics series. KUOW’s Sonya Harris recorded his talk.
NAMI Washington’s The Brainpower Chronicles storytelling events took place on November 10 and 11 at Taproot Theatre Company's Isaac Studio Theatre. The storytellers include Bill Bernat, Penny Daniel, Sasha Im, ChrisTiana Obey Sumner, Anita Bernard, Caroline Garry, MaryAnne Mormon, Sarah Harris and Kacie Rahm.
Please note: this recording contains graphic stories about mental health crisis and suicide.
Residents of the Pacific Northwest are known to demonstrate a certain pride of place. We value living amidst mountains and waterways, natural landscapes and an emerald city here and there. But we live in times when those attributes are threatened. Our very presence here is a threat.
The conservation organization Forterra is dedicated to envisioning and realizing a sustainable template for life in the Northwest. Every year now their magazine, Ampersand, puts on an event featuring local storytellers, artists and musicians. If you’re looking for meaningful, sometimes challenging reflections on what life is and can be here, Ampersand Live is the ticket.
KUOW’s Sonya Harris recorded Ampersand Live 2018 at the Moore Theatre on October 25.
3 girls, 3 different schools, 1 trend. Hear the perspective of 3 high schoolers from Central Washington about popularity's relation to race, colorism, and capitalism.
//This radio story was produced for KUOW's RadioActive by Eva Regina Saenz, Felicia McDaniel, and Rebekah Spry, with production support from Ardo Hersi. Music: "Good Grief" by Ryan Little.
What do people find truly valuable? Yakima area teens Ulysses and Cole talked about the question with Ron Compton, who has terminal lung cancer.
// This radio story was produced for KUOW's RadioActive by Cole Brown and Ulysses Vázquez, with production support from Kyle Norris.
Food is a universally fun topic, but when it comes to tortillas there's some strong opinions. Austin, Rebekah, and Leo weigh in on the ways they enjoy this popular food.
// This radio story was produced for KUOW's RadioActive by Austin Dillinger, Leonardo Rios, and Rebekah Spry, with production support from Anna King and Esmy Jimenez.
It's interesting how every person says things differently. No one can learn and get along the first time, so be more open.
// This radio story was produced for KUOW's RadioActive by Aylin Hernandez and Jocelyn LaMay, with production support from Zuheera Ali. Music: "Live the Moment" by Mikael ManVelyan.
As a young man grappling with what to do with his life, Fred Rogers discovered that children’s television was terrible. Unlike almost everyone else, he did something about it. He learned how to make television, made connections with people doing ground-breaking research in early childhood learning, and invested in a fine collection of cardigan sweaters. The result was his beloved, iconic program Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood.
Maxwell King is the author of the first full-length biography of the man who was Mr. Rogers, “The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers.” He spoke about how Rogers forged his unique path and his impact on children’s television history at The Seattle Public Library Central Library on October 29. The panel discussion portion included Craig Stewart and Bruce McCaw of the Apex Foundation and Harvard Professor Junlei Li. KUOW’s Sonya Harris recorded the event.
Khaled Hosseini is the author of the bestselling novels The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns. In 2006 Hosseini was appointed a Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. He was joined in conversation with Razia Jan, humanitarian and founder of Razia’s Ray of Hope Foundation. A Foundation that “…empowers girls and young women through community-based education in Deh’Subz, Afghanistan.” The event was moderated by Sonora Jha, writer and professor of journalism at Seattle University. It took place October 27 in Pigott Auditorium.
From The Flying Nun and Mary Todd Lincoln, to a role on Netflix’s new series Maniac, actress Sally Field has amassed a colorful assortment of characters over her decades-long career. In Sally Field's debut memoir ‘In Pieces’, she brings readers into an intimate view of her life.
Seattle Times columnist Nicole Brodeur moderated the conversation.
The event took place October 1 at the University Temple United Methodist Church.
- These readings included a 7 minute music Intermission*
‘Gramma’ is an independent poetry press based in Seattle that host the Gramma reading series. The 4 part series is focused on ‘presenting interdisciplinary events, featuring local and national writers, performers, and artists of all disciplines’
The speakers include Tyehimba Jess, the author of two books of poetry, Leadbelly and Olio, with Olio winning the 2017 Pulitzer Prize in poetry. Anastacia-Renee a Seattle Civic Poet and former 2015-2017 Poet-in-Residence at Richard Hugo House. Kaveh Akbar founder of Divedapper and author of the critically acclaimed collection ‘Calling a Wolf a Wolf’.
The event took place on Saturday, October 6 at the Erickson Theater
Journalists need to raise their storytelling game according to 1A host Joshua Johnson. In this talk Johnson implores journalists to brave beyond preconceived ideas about engaging audiences and what makes a compelling story. Johnson also shares a few of his strategies when having difficult and divisive conversations with his fellow Americans.
Johnson spoke to a Seattle audience at Wing Luke Museum on September 28th
Youth in a RadioActive Youth Media workshop at Echo Glen Children's Center share lyrics about their experiences and goals.
Lines of a radio script voiced two separate times - what do you notice about the tone, emotion, and speed in each version?
What do you notice about the tone, emotion, and speed in the way this radio script has been voiced?
Lines of a radio script voiced two separate times - what do you notice about the tone, emotion, and speed in each version?
Anand Giridharadas is an on-air political analyst for NBC News and MSNBC and a visiting scholar at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute at New York University. He spoke to a Seattle audience at Southside Commons on September 20
Photo Credit to Mackenzie Stroh
This event took place at Seattle University’s Campion Ballroom on September 17. It was co-presented by Seattle University and The Elliott Bay Book Company. Mark S. Markuly, Dean and Professor of the School of Theology and Ministry, served as moderator.
The 10th annual Smoke Farm Symposium took place on September 8th, 2018.
This year's speakers include natural historian Eileen Delehanty Pearkes, author and theologist Lesley Hazleton, UW professor of medicine Dr. Barak Gaster, Google software engineer and designer Blaise Agüera y Arcas, and author Rebecca Brown.
The 10th annual Smoke Farm Symposium took place on September 8th, 2018.
This year's speakers included natural historian Eileen Delehanty Pearkes, author and theologist Lesley Hazleton, UW professor of medicine Dr. Barak Gaster, Google software engineer and designer Blaise Agüera y Arcas, and author Rebecca Brown.
The 10th annual Smoke Farm Symposium took place on September 8th, 2018.
This year's speakers included natural historian Eileen Delehanty Pearkes, author and theologist Lesley Hazleton, UW professor of medicine Dr. Barak Gaster, Google software engineer and designer Blaise Agüera y Arcas, and author Rebecca Brown.
The 10th annual Smoke Farm Symposium took place on September 8th, 2018.
This year's speakers include natural historian Eileen Delehanty Pearkes, author and theologist Lesley Hazleton, UW professor of medicine Dr. Barak Gaster, Google software engineer and designer Blaise Agüera y Arcas, and author Rebecca Brown.
The 10th annual Smoke Farm Symposium took place on September 8th, 2018.
This year's speakers include natural historian Eileen Delehanty Pearkes, author and theologist Lesley Hazleton, UW professor of medicine Dr. Barak Gaster, Google software engineer and designer Blaise Agüera y Arcas, and author Rebecca Brown.
As sea levels rise and coastal populations increase, more people are subject to flooding. Author Elizabeth Rush compiled research and the stories of people affected by sea level rise for her new book “Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore.” On her website, Rush says “My work chronicles communities being irrevocably changed by late capitalist industrialization.”
Rush teaches creative nonfiction at Brown University. She spoke at The Elliott Bay Book Company on August 17. KUOW’s Jennie Cecil Moore recorded the event.
Poet Dunya Mikhail read from her work at The Elliott Bay Book Company on August 6. KUOW’s Jennie Cecil Moore recorded the event.
Ken Bensinger writes about the roots of the 2015 FIFA scandal in his book “Red Card: How the U.S. Blew the Whistle on the World's Biggest Sports Scandal.” Subtitle aside, the book details a global law enforcement effort to expose a culture of corruption, bribery and racketeering that has pervaded professional football, from the top down, the bottom up and sideways.
In this talk, Bensinger speaks at length about the strange and suspenseful incidents that led to high level prosecutions of FIFA officials. He also shares background on the peculiar link between the FIFA scandal and allegations that President Trump has been compromised by the Russian government. Bensinger was part of a team at Buzz Feed that broke news of the infamous Christopher Steele dossier.
Ken Bensinger spoke at The Elliott Bay Book Company on July 30. KUOW’s Sonya Harris recorded his talk.
RadioActive participant Yafiet Bezabih coaches his mom while interviewing her in order to get great cuts for his feature story. Hear his completed story here: https://beta.prx.org/stories/95575
The 9th annual Smoke Farm Symposium took place on August 26, 2017. The topics included why a former refugee has an aversion to hiking and camping, the art of resistance, the state of artificial intelligence, the afterlife of an art critic and a cartoonist’s experience with graphic medicine. The featured speakers were Seattle Times reporter Tan Vinh, University of British Columbia professor Jaleh Mansoor, Google software engineer and designer Blaise Agüera y Arcas, former Stranger art critic Jen Graves and cartoonist Ellen Forney. Brendan Kiley served as emcee.
The 9th annual Smoke Farm Symposium took place on August 26, 2017. The topics included why a former refugee has an aversion to hiking and camping, the art of resistance, the state of artificial intelligence, the afterlife of an art critic and a cartoonist’s experience with graphic medicine. The featured speakers were Seattle Times reporter Tan Vinh, University of British Columbia professor Jaleh Mansoor, Google software engineer and designer Blaise Agüera y Arcas, former Stranger art critic Jen Graves and cartoonist Ellen Forney. Brendan Kiley served as emcee.
The 9th annual Smoke Farm Symposium took place on August 26, 2017. The topics included why a former refugee has an aversion to hiking and camping, the art of resistance, the state of artificial intelligence, the afterlife of an art critic and a cartoonist’s experience with graphic medicine. The featured speakers were Seattle Times reporter Tan Vinh, University of British Columbia professor Jaleh Mansoor, Google software engineer and designer Blaise Agüera y Arcas, former Stranger art critic Jen Graves and cartoonist Ellen Forney. Brendan Kiley served as emcee.
The 9th annual Smoke Farm Symposium took place on August 26, 2017. The topics included why a former refugee has an aversion to hiking and camping, the art of resistance, the state of artificial intelligence, the afterlife of an art critic and a cartoonist’s experience with graphic medicine. The featured speakers were Seattle Times reporter Tan Vinh, University of British Columbia professor Jaleh Mansoor, Google software engineer and designer Blaise Agüera y Arcas, former Stranger art critic Jen Graves and cartoonist Ellen Forney. Brendan Kiley served as emcee.
The 9th annual Smoke Farm Symposium took place on August 26, 2017. The topics included why a former refugee has an aversion to hiking and camping, the art of resistance, the state of artificial intelligence, the afterlife of an art critic and a cartoonist’s experience with graphic medicine. The featured speakers were Seattle Times reporter Tan Vinh, University of British Columbia professor Jaleh Mansoor, Google software engineer and designer Blaise Agüera y Arcas, former Stranger art critic Jen Graves and cartoonist Ellen Forney. Brendan Kiley served as emcee.
Brenda Cooper spoke at University Book Store on August 1. KUOW’s Sonya Harris recorded her talk.
Cooper’s latest book is “Keepers.” Part two of her Project Earth series, it continues the story of sisters Lou and Coryn, who represent the two worlds of the future: highly populated megacities and the vast, reclaimed wild lands between them. As you might imagine, a world in which people have been forced to leave rural lands to live in cities in order to save the planet would have its tensions. Lou and Coryn, the “wilders” and the “ecobots” have to navigate those issues, going up against the “returners.”
Bill McKibben was a staff writer for The New Yorker for several years before his move to more rural climes upstate. His first book-- “The End of Nature” -- introduced many people to the concept of climate change. He later started the mass environmental movement 350.org.
McKibben is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, The Lannan Literary Award and the Gandhi Peace Prize. He spoke at the Elliott Bay Book Company on November 20, 2017. KUOW’s Sonya Harris recorded his talk.
Thor Hanson spoke at the Elliott Bay Book Company on July 14 about his latest book “Buzz: The Nature and Necessity of Bees.” KUOW’s Sonya Harris recorded his talk.
Jonathan White is the author of “Tides: The Science and Spirit of the Ocean.” His talk elucidates the mystery of tides with both scientific insight and poetic appreciation.
He spoke at the Elliott Bay Book Company on April 10. The event was co-presented by Northwest Science Writers. KUOW’s Sonya Harris recorded his talk.
What happened in Flint, Michigan is the subject of Dr. Hanna-Attisha’s new book “What the Eyes Don’t See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City.” Dr. Mona, as she is commonly known, is a physician, scientist and public health activist. She spoke with former Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata on July 9 at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute. The Seattle Public Library and The Elliott Bay Book Company were co-presenters. KUOW’s Jennie Cecil Moore recorded their discussion.
The term “white fragility” was coined by the Seattle-based educator and author Robin DiAngelo. She defines it as “a state in which even a minimum amount of racial stress becomes intolerable, triggering a range of defensive moves. These moves include the outward display of emotions such as anger, fear, and guilt, and behaviors such as argumentation, silence, and leaving the stress-inducing situation.”
DiAngelo’s new book is “White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism.” Her book and this talk are perhaps the necessary starting place from which the beneficiaries of systematic racism and institutional power can begin to correct that injustice. With humor, hard-earned knowledge and humility, DiAngelo illuminates the issues we face as a culture and points to highly relatable methods of repair.
Author Michael Eric Dyson said this in his foreword to the book: “White Fragility is a vital, necessary and beautiful book, a bracing call to white folk everywhere to see their whiteness for what it is and to seize the opportunity to make things better now.”
Robin DiAngelo received her doctorate in Multicultural Education from the University of Washington. Her area of research is in Whiteness Studies and Critical Discourse Analysis. She is a two-time winner of the Student’s Choice Award for Educator of the Year at the University of Washington’s School of Social Work. She has been a consultant and trainer on issues of racial and social justice for over 20 years.
DiAngelo spoke on June 28 at the Seattle Public Library’s Central Library.
Please note: this talk contains unedited language of an adult nature.
Ben Rhodes is the author of “The World As It Is: A Memoir of the Obama White House.” He spoke with Crosscut Managing Editor Florangela Davila on June 27 at the Seattle Public Library’s Central Library. The event was co-presented with The Elliott Bay Book Company.
Michael Bennett is a man who needs little introduction. He is famous as a professional football player, a philanthropist and an activist. Now, add author to the list. Bennett’s first book, written with journalist Dave Zirin, is ‘Things That Make White People Uncomfortable.’
Bennett and Jesse Hagopian spoke at Seattle’s First Baptist Church on June 19, Juneteenth, the American holiday that commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery and celebrates African American freedom, education and achievement. The event was presented by Town Hall Seattle.
Please note: This recording contains unedited language of an adult nature.
MomsRising Executive Director Kristin Rowe Finkbeiner talks with Jeannie and Eula about the jobs women can get (minimum wage work, domestic care work, and freelance work), the jobs women don’t get (executive and leadership roles), and what that means for the US economy (spoiler: it’s not good).
Best-selling author Roxane Gay’s new anthology “Not That Bad: Dispatches from Rape Culture” is a collection of personal essays by people, almost entirely women, who have experienced rape and harassment. The work addresses a misogynistic culture in which victims of violence are often discredited, mocked or shamed for their assault.
Gay is the author of the bestsellers “Bad Feminist” and “Hunger.” She is a contributing opinion writer for the New York Times and an associate professor of English at Purdue University. Among her many honors, she received a 2018 Guggenheim Fellowship. Gay spoke with Seattle Times columnist Nicole Brodeur at the University Temple United Methodist Church on June 21. The event was presented by University Book Store and recorded by KUOW’s Sonya Harris. Please note: This recording contains unedited language of an adult nature.
Jason Colby is an associate professor of environmental and international history at the University of Victoria. His new book is “Orca: How We Came to Know and Love the Ocean's Greatest Predator.” It chronicles the history of human fascination with orcas and the prospects for their survival. Colby has a personal link to that history. His father helped capture and sell orcasa. Jason Colby spoke at University Lutheran Church on June 5. Town Hall Seattle presented his talk, recorded by KUOW’s Sonya Harris.
An anthropologist named Jessica Johnson embedded herself within Mars Hill Church. She gained access to leaders and congregants and made a thorough study of what was taking place, from the top down. The result is her book “Biblical Porn: Affect, Labor, and Pastor Mark Driscoll's Evangelical Empire.” Johnson teaches in the Departments of Anthropology and Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Washington. She spoke at The Elliott Bay Book Company on May 23. KUOW’s Sonya Harris recorded her talk. Please note: This recording contains themes of an adult nature.
Curiosity about the history of psychedelic drugs led Michael Pollan to test their effects firsthand. His discoveries supported a view to the mind-expanding, therapeutic potential of psychedelics. They lead him to write his new book “How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence.” Michael Pollan teaches writing at Harvard and UC Berkeley. He is the author of seven books including “The Omnivore’s Dilemma.” On the Seattle leg of his book tour he was interviewed by Ingrid K. Walker, the author of “High: Drugs, Desire, and a Nation of Users.” Walker is an associate professor of American Studies at the University of Washington, Tacoma. This conversation took place on May 22 at Seattle’s Temple De Hirsch Sinai. Town Hall Seattle presented the discussion, recorded by KUOW’s Jennie Cecil Moore.
Ignite Seattle is a unique event. The organizers like to surprise the audience when they can, like that time a couple got married on stage. But thrills like that aside, there’s something thoughtful and genuine in every talk. More often than not, we learn something new from each one.
This event took place on May 17 at SIFF Cinema Egyptian. Sonya Harris recorded the talks. The emcee was Scott Berkun. Ignite Seattle 37 is coming up in October on a date TBD.
Please note: This recording contains unedited language of an adult nature.
Viet Thanh Nguyen is a professor of English and American Studies and Ethnicity at the University of Southern California. He spoke at this Seattle Arts & Lectures event at Benaroya Hall on May 7. Sonya Harris recorded his talk and conversation with “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” author Jamie Ford. The opening poem was written and read by Wei Wei Lee. Please note: This recording contains unedited language of an adult nature, specifically racial slurs.
On her website, Leslie Jamison writes “I've worked as a baker, an office temp, an innkeeper, a tutor, and a medical actor. Every one of these was a world; they're still in me.” On her way through those worlds, Jamison dealt with alcohol addiction. She tracks that experience from inception to recovery in her new memoir, “The Recovering: Intoxication and Its Aftermath.” Jamison’s other books include the novel “The Gin Closet” and the essay collection “The Empathy Exams.” She is an assistant professor in Colombia University’s School of the Arts MFA program. She read from her work and spoke with Seattle-area author Claire Dederer at Seattle’s Central Library on April 10. The event was presented by The Seattle Public Library and The Elliott Bay Book Company.
Author Nomi Prins used to be a Wall Street banker. Now she writes about how banks and economies work, with a critical eye. For instance, she explores how in 2017 U.S. banks used 99 percent of their earnings to buy their own stocks and pay out dividends to their shareholders. In the wake of The Great Recession, the hope was that the banks would start putting money back into the economy. Prins’ new book is “Collusion: How Central Bankers Rigged the World.” The work condemns the role politicians, government regulators and bankers have played in supporting an ultimately unsustainable global banking system. She contends that their economically dubious policies will make the next financial crisis worse than the last. Nomi Prins gave this Town Hall Seattle talk on May 7 at Summit on Pike. KUOW’s Jennie Cecil Moore recorded her address.
Barbara Ehrenreich spoke with KUOW’s Ross Reynolds on May 2 at Seattle First Baptist Church. Town Hall Seattle presented the discussion. KUOW’s Sonya Harris recorded the conversation.
The Seattle CityClub and Seattle Channel co-present Civic Cocktail at Palace Ballroom by Tom Douglas. This event took place on May 2. Senator Murray and former Governor Locke took questions from journalists Joni Balter, the host, Essex Porter and Natalie Brand.
Madeleine Albright was the first woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of State. Seattle Arts & Lectures presented her talk with Mark Suzman of the Gates Foundation on Tuesday, April 24 at The Paramount Theatre. KUOW’s Jennie Cecil Moore recorded the conversation.
This #EducationSoWhite 2018 event was presented by Town Hall Seattle and The Seattle Times. It took place on March 15 at Seattle University’s Pigott Auditorium. KUOW’s Sonya Harris recorded the conversation. The emcees were Erik Molano and Christina Joo. Professor Daudi Abe gave the opening address. The moderator was Anika Anand. The panel included Marcos Silva, Kristin Leong, Chardonnay Beaver, Shukri Olow and Colin Pierce.
Alexander Chee discusses his life and work with Seattle-based writer Matillda Bernstein Sycamore. And he reads two pieces from his new book of essays “How to Write an Autobiographical Novel.” The book is part memoir, part writing guide. His readings are personal, revealing and poignant; a sort of aural time capsule of cherished, remarkable lives.
Alexander Chee is an associate professor of English and Creative Writing at Dartmouth College. His previous works include the novels “Edinburgh” and “The Queen of the Night.” He spoke at Seattle’s Hugo House on April 23, in an event presented by Hugo House and The Elliott Bay Book Company.
Awkward situations are normal, and we should just embrace them.
This short radio story was produced by Trevor Arm, Laura Belen Sandoval, and Isaac Robertshaw, with production support from Kyle Norris.
Sometimes we all feel like we're the odd one out, but that's okay. And these awkward situations can lead to growth.
This short radio story was produced by Mollie Greenough, Alex Michael, and Colton Tinnin, with production support from Azeb Tuji.
Diane Ravitch is a Research Professor of Education at New York University and a historian of education. Her most recent books are “Reign of Error: The Hoax of the Privatization Movement and the Danger to America’s Public Schools” and “The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice Are Undermining Education.”
She gave this talk-- Saving Public Education in the Trump-DeVos Era—at the University of Washington’s Kane Hall on April 4.
College acceptance rates are going down, tuition prices are going up, and qualified students aren't getting into the colleges they want.
This short radio story was produced by Mitchel Denke and Madison Morgan, with production support from Robiel Bahta. Special thanks to Jana Kay Lunstad.
Ethnic studies are important to create open-mindedness and eliminate prejudice. If we don't learn our history, we don't know who we are.
This short radio story was created by Zech Cyr, Anisa Rodriguez, and Joshua Sivonen, with production support from Esmy Jimenez. Special thanks to Vanessa and Leonard Moore of the Tri-Cities African American Community, Cultural, and Educational Society.
Last year thousands of people hit the streets of Seattle and the nation to march for all things scientific: respect for the scientific method, evidence-based government policies, public funding for research and increased support for STEM education. This year the crowds fell dramatically, but those who attended the Seattle March For Science 2018 were dedicated and outspoken. Pre-march speeches took place at Call Anderson Park on a chilly, rainy Saturday, April 14. The focus this year was on underrepresented voices from the scientific community. The speakers included U.S. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, Jamie Margolin, Dr. Marco Hatch, Geneva Betnel, Megan O'Reilly, Becky Hinckley, Kaileigh Peterson, Eleanor Valaas, Adriana L. Germano, Timothy Greene, Nick Montoni, Cheri Cornell and emcee Brigit Stadler.
Steve Coll is a staff writer for The New Yorker. His new book, a sequel to his Pulitzer Prize-winner “Ghost Wars,” is “Directorate S: The C.I.A. and America's Secret Wars in Afghanistan and Pakistan, 2001-2016.” He spoke at Seattle University’s Pigott Auditorium on February 15. His appearance was co-presented by The Elliott Bay Book Company and Town Hall Seattle. Jennie Cecil Moore recorded the talk.
Steven Pinker is a cognitive psychologist and so-called public intellectual. He teaches in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University. His latest book is “Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress.” Bill Gates called it his “new favorite book of all time.”
This event, presented by University Book Store, took place on March 16 at University Temple United Methodist Church. Jennie Cecil Moore recorded the talk.
This event took place on March 1 at SIFF Cinema Egyptian. Sonya Harris recorded the talks. The emcee was Scott Berkun. Ignite Seattle 36 is coming up on May 17.
Dr. Temple Grandin gave this talk—“Different Kinds of Minds”—on March 8 as part of the University of Washington Graduate School lecture series Equity and Difference: Rights.
Robert Reich teaches public policy now at the University of California Berkeley. He is a best-selling author. His latest work is “The Common Good.” The book explores American ideals and the responsibilities of citizenship. He also co-created the films “Saving Capitalism” and “Inequality for All.” He spoke at Seattle’s First Baptist Church on March 5, as part of Town Hall Seattle’s Civics series. KUOW’s Jennie Cecil Moore recorded the event.
Steve Almond read from “Bad Stories” and chatted with Seattle author Peter Mountford and the audience at The Fireside Room at Hotel Sorrento on February 28. Hugo House hosted the event.
Arlie Russel Hochschild is the author of “Strangers in Their Own Land: Anger and Mourning on the American Right.” She spoke with University of Washington political science professor Christopher Sebastian Parker on February 12 at Seattle University’s Pigott Auditorium, as part of Town Hall Seattle’s Civics series. Thanks to KUOW’s Sonya Harris for our recording.
Eli J. Finkel is a professor of social psychology at Northwestern University. He studies “interpersonal attraction, marriage, conflict resolution, and how our social relationships influence our goal achievement.” He was featured on a recent episode of NPR’s Hidden Brain: Why Did Marriage Become So Hard?
This past fall, Finkel visited the Emerald City to read from his book and chat with someone who knows a thing or two about love (and sex,) Seattle author and activist Dan Savage. University Book Store presented their talk on September 26 at University Temple United Methodist Church. Sonya Harris recorded the conversation.
Here, David Barsamian talks about his new book of interviews with famed linguist, cognitive scientist and historian Noam Chomsky: “Global Discontents: Conversations on the Rising Threats to Democracy (The American Empire Project.)” He spoke at The Elliott Bay Book Company on February 21.
This talk by David Cay Johnston was presented on January 29 at The Summit on Pike as part of Town Hall Seattle’s Civics series. Sonya Harris recorded the proceedings.
Jeremi Suri spoke with journalist Rajiv Chandrasekaran at Seattle University’s Pigott Auditorium on February 15. Town Hall Seattle presented this Inside/Out event as part of their Civics series. Jennie Cecil Moore recorded the conversation.
Maryn McKenna is an investigative journalist with expertise in public health and food policy. Her other books include “Superbug: The Fatal Menace of MRSA” and “Beating Back the Devil.” She spoke at Pioneer Square’s Impact Hub on January 23. Town Hall Seattle presented this Inside/Out event as part of their Science series.
Seattle-based writer Ijeoma Oluo has been widely recognized for some time now as a person who speaks sometimes uncomfortable truths about racism in America. That recognition reached a crescendo in recent days with the release of her first book “So You Want to Talk About Race.”
Ijeoma Oluo’s writing has been featured in The Guardian, New York magazine and Jezebel. She is an editor-at-large at The Establishment. She read from her new book and spoke with writer Lola E. Peters at Benaroya Hall on January 25. Seattle Arts & Lectures presented this conversation as part of their Women You Need to Know series. Jennie Cecil Moore recorded the event. Please note: This recording contains unedited language of an adult nature.
To mark the launch of the “Best New Poets 2017” anthology, Open Books hosted this reading on January 26. The poets in order of appearance are: Erin McCoy, Sarah Bates, Christina Im, Alyssa Ogi, Caitlyn Roach and Amanda Turner. Please note: This recording contains unedited language of an adult nature.
Compilation for Kaleidoscope Award Entry.
KUOW’s RadioActive Youth Media a place where 16-20-year olds discover public radio journalism, and gain access to the skills, community and institutional resources that spur their growth as media makers. In 2017, RadioActive youth producers – themselves predominantly first- and second-generation immigrants and youth of color – covered stories about immigration, school segregation, Native organizing, queer and trans identity, American Muslim experiences, and more. These are the stories they felt people needed to hear about their lives and communities.
Stories included:
“Does Allah hate me because I'm queer?” by Zeytun Ahmed, with mentor Mary Heisey and editor Jenny Asarnow (11.8.17)
“I stopped learning Farsi. I stopped kissing the Quran. I wanted to be normal,” by Soraya Morashi, with mentor Kamna Shastri and editor Jeannie Yandel (6.7.17)
“‘I wasn’t comfortable’: Being a student of color in Garfield High's advanced classes” (excerpt) by Jessie Nguyen and Carlin bills, with mentor Surya Hendry and editor Jenny Asarnow (8.22.17)
“This Harborview doctor didn't have role models, so she became one,” by Hanni Hassan, with mentor Amy Pinon and editor Carol Smith (7.27.17)
“Poet Hamda Yusuf: Somalia's ‘awkward diaspora daughter’” (excerpt) by Iman Mohamed, with editor Jenny Asarnow. (4.5.17)
“'I'm so trans. Like the transest you can get’ (excerpt) by Jessie Nguyen, with mentor Angela Nguyen and editor Carol Smith (10.18.17)
“How Native Americans 'woke up the world' at Standing Rock,” by Rachel Lam, with editor Jenny Asarnow (1.28.17)
“Were you a Nazi? And other questions from the U.S. citizenship application,” by Amina Ibrahim, with editor Jenny Asarnow (8.10.17)
“My family Skypes over dinner, but sometimes it's not enough,” by Patrick Liu, with mentor Mary Heisey and editor Jenny Asarnow (12.6.17)
“Cooking curry is my mom's feminist act,” by Aliyah Musaliar, with mentor Ann Kane and editor Carol Smith (11.15.17)
Music heard throughout is the RadioActive theme song by youth producers Patrick Liu and Abay Estifanos
More here: http://kuow.org/programs/radioactive
In the iconoclastic world of modern dance, Bill T. Jones has long searched for answers to questions like “What is love? What is death? And what does art have to do with it?” He explores those themes in this talk “Analogy/Form: Finding Meaning in Confusing Times.”
Jones is the artistic director, choreographer, and co-Founder of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company. He gave this UW Graduate School Jessie and John Danz Lecture on January 30 at The University of Washington’s Kane Hall.
Amazon the cloud may actually be more important to your future than Amazon the online retailer. But it also raises some uncomfortable questions about personal privacy.
On this episode of Prime(d) we look at how the trails of data you leave lead straight back to the retail giant.
Like every place, our once sleepy, now burgeoning city has its charms and its issues. So what keeps us here, specifically? A recent gathering of Seattleites addressed that question. The storytellers are Jasmine Allred, Greg LaVielle, Melissa Lee, Bridget Quigg, Jeffrey Robert and Michael Perera. This “Why We Stayed Here” event took place at Theatre Off Jackson on January 17. KUOW’s Jeannie Yandel served as host. Sonya Harris recorded the talks.
Amazon has released its list of 20 finalists for the company's next headquarters.
Many of the chosen don't come as big surprises: Chicago, Boston, New York, etc. But then there were cities like Miami and Indianapolis that made us ask, what are you doing on this map?
There are also places missing, especially on the West Coast (except for Los Angeles).
So the next big question is: How will Amazon choose? They've been given a lot of information (a lot) from the bid cities. The company will need to weigh incentives offered, built-in benefits and probably some X factors we will never know about (proximity to Jeff Bezos' new house?).
In this special episode of Prime(d), we'll break down the list and choose our favorite contenders. You can see a map below with all the finalists.
And for those who listened to the podcast and wanted to see the cities' bid videos in all their cringe-worthy glory (Alexa, is this an original joke?), we compiled a playlist for you.
Our theme song is by Raymond Scott. You also heard "Heartline" by Pezzner, a Seattle artist. Join the discussion at our show's Facebook page.
Carmen Maria Machado gave this reading on January 18 at The Seattle Public Library’s Central Library. Please note: This recording contains unedited language of an adult nature.
Attorneys William Ruckelshaus and Bob Ferguson participated in this event titled “Constitutional Stress Test: Can the Democracy Survive the Current President?” They took questions from Larry Hubbell, Director of Seattle University’s Institute of Public Service, and multi-media journalist Joni Balter at SU’s Pigott Hall on January 11. Jennie Cecil Moore recorded the event.
For 45 years, Seattle has honored Dr. King with a celebration of his life and call to continued action. The event includes music, poetry, awards and a keynote address. This year’s speaker was Seattle writer Ijeoma Oluo, the author of the new book “So You Want to Talk About Race.” Her speech addresses MLK’s legacy and the state of non-violence in 2018. The 45th Annual Community Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr., presented by Seattle Colleges, was held on January 12 at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Sonya Harris recorded the event.
This conversation between Daniel Ellsberg and University of Washington professor Daniel Bessner took place on January 9 at University Temple Church. It was presented by Town Hall Seattle and Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility. Sonya Harris recorded their talk.
Muslim girls can play soccer if they had the opportunity.
Podcast creators: Kamar Yussuf Megag, Shayeq Wahidi Podcast mentor: Zeytun Ahmed
This podcast was created in a 6-week workshop that was a partnership between KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media and the Coalition for Refugees from Burma.
Having friends is very important. You should stick together.
Podcast creators: Fatxi Ahmed, Asha Ahmed, and Fatuma Noor Podcast mentor: Azeb Tuji
This podcast was created in a 6-week workshop that was a partnership between KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media and the Coalition for Refugees from Burma.
One team's greatness doesn't diminish another's.
Podcast creators: Aisha Abdirizak, Sabrina Abdullahi, Hibo Yussuf Podcast mentor: Zuheera Ali Music: "Balla!" by Tracky Birthday
This podcast was created in a 6-week workshop that was a partnership between KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media and the Coalition for Refugees from Burma.
We talk about friendship, and hear some funny stories from our friends and teachers.
Podcast creators: Asiya Jeylani, Rafal Sultan, Halli Cruz Podcast mentor: Alivia Thrift Music: "More Than Just a Dream" by Spinning Merkaba
This podcast was created in a 6-week workshop that was a partnership between KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media and the Coalition for Refugees from Burma.
Maria Hinojosa gave this talk-- “Testing the Limits of Due Process Denial: Latinos and Immigrants as the Canaries in the Mine”—as part of the University of Washington’s Graduate School lecture series Equity & Difference: Rights at Kane Hall on November 1, 2017.
Seattle Arts & Lectures presented this conversation between Tom Hanks and Nancy Pearl on December 6 at McCaw Hall. Please note: This recording contains unedited language of an adult nature.
Khizr Khan tells his life story in “An American Family: A Memoir of Hope and Sacrifice.” He talked about his life before and since his famous convention speech at Seattle University’s Campion Ballroom on December 8. Crosscut managing editor Florangela Davila joined him on stage. Jennie Cecil Moore recorded the conversation.
For the past eleven years the crew of Town Hall Seattle’s Short Stories Live series has presented a celebration of storytelling they call A Rogue’s Christmas. Curator Jean Sherrard chooses seasonally-appropriate readings. It’s always a festive, thought-provoking and slightly devious gathering. Just the thing to keep Christmas weird in Seattle. Taproot Theatre hosted the event on December 10. Sonya Harris recorded the proceedings. The readers include Paul Dorpat, Jean Sherrard, Kurt Beattie, Bill Ontiveros and Marianne Owen.
It's Monday evening. My mom, my dad, and I are sitting at the dinner table with our eyes trained on the computer screen in front of us.
I say hello in Chinese: “Nǐmen hǎo!”
"Āi!" my grandma replies.
I see my mom's three older sisters and my grandma eating brunch in Tianjin, China. We're eating dinner in Redmond, Washington. They tease us for eating Costco dumplings and flaunt their own homemade ones.
So many of us live far away from the people we love. It's hard to stay connected, and family illness can make the situation even harder.
Created by Patrick Liu in KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media Intro to Journalism Workshop.
More here: http://kuow.org/post/my-family-skypes-over-dinner-sometimes-its-not-enough
My great aunt, Milagros Ortiz, has an air about her that's warm and calm. Her laugh is loud, and when she speaks, it's right to your soul.
In her house in British Columbia, we listen to traditional dance music she recorded when she visited Nicaragua a few years ago. It's a place she has mixed feelings about because "pain is there." But there's also resilience and joy, my Tia (aunt in her native language, Spanish) tells me.
The effects of war last much longer than we think. This is certainly true for the Nicaraguan Revolution and its impact on Tia's life.
Created by Isabella Ortiz in KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media Intro to Journalism Workshop.
More here: http://kuow.org/post/war-destroyed-our-family-facebook-brought-us-back-together
The average American emits roughly 16 tons of carbon dioxide each year. Scientists say that if we want to keep the planet safe for human and animal life we need to drastically reduce our carbon emissions — down to two tons of carbon dioxide per year.
To put that in perspective, if you fly from New York to London you’ve just about hit your quota for carbon emissions for the year.
But, could you give up airplane travel for the sake of the climate? If you stopped flying how would your life and your relationships change?
September 11, 1973, was the day everything changed for my grandmother, Beatriz Alvarez. She was attending university in Santiago, Chile, on her way to becoming a history teacher.
That morning, she listened to a radio address by President Salvador Allende. He was Latin America’s first democratically elected Marxist president, and my grandmother and her family were avid supporters.
A few hours after that radio broadcast, he was dead — overthrown in a violent coup.
That event changed the course of many people's lives, including my grandmother's.
More here: http://kuow.org/post/my-grandma-s-first-kiss-happened-chilean-prison
On this episode of Prime(d), we unpack the jobs at Amazon’s headquarters, jobs that may next come to your home town. Those jobs come with a warning: embrace impermanence.
Here, former First Lady, Senator and Secretary of State Clinton addresses a sold-out, raucous crowd at The Paramount Theatre, then chats with author Anne Lamott about a wide variety of political and social issues, and finally, the question of hope. The Seattle Theatre Group presented “Hillary Clinton Live” on December 11. Jennie Cecil Moore recorded the event.
Isabel Allende's latest best-selling novel is “In the Midst of Winter.” She talks here about how she came to the story of a young Guatemalan immigrant, a Chilean exile and a reclusive landlord thrown together by a winter storm in Brooklyn.
But perhaps more importantly, she talks with Seattle Arts & Lectures’ Ruth Dickey about what’s happening in the world, and the amazing journey of her life so far. This Seattle Arts & Lectures event took place at Benaroya Hall on November 28. Sonya Harris recorded their talk.
This Town Hall Seattle sponsored reading and discussion took place at The Rainier Arts Center on November 2. Jennie Cecil Moore recorded the event. Contributors include Marcus Harrison Green, Sharon H. Chang, David Kroman, Kristin Leong, Reagan Jackson, Monica Guzman, Hanna Brooks Olsen, and Marilee Jolin.
In her wide-ranging career, Dr. Beverly Tatum earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, developed an influential course in the psychology of racism and served as president of Spelman College for thirteen years. She spoke at a Town Hall Seattle event at the Westside School in West Seattle on December 3.
Climate change isn’t just contributing to drought, super-storms, sea level rise and flooding. It’s also making it harder for many people to breathe, like 13-year-old Estefany Velasquez. Her family faced a tough choice because of her asthma.
Sasha-Ann Simons, a reporter with WAMU in Washington, D.C. tells us the story of how one young woman and her family chose to deal with her asthma and what that decision has cost them.
On one hand, we love to hate Amazon in Seattle because the city grew too fast and it's made problems for a lot of people. But a lot of us are also huge Amazon shoppers.
On this special pre-Cyber Monday episode of Prime(d), we talk about that feeling you get when you order something online, but fear it's destroying chunks of your community.
Esther Perel is the author of “The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity. She hosts the podcast Where Should We Begin? Dan Savage is the Editorial Director of The Stranger, and the host of Savage Lovecast. They spoke at Seattle’s Egyptian Theatre on October 12. Sonya Harris recorded their talk.
Please note: This recording contains unedited language of an adult nature.
Once a year Ampersand magazine hosts an evening of storytelling, poetry and performance that reflects upon the unique nature of life in the Northwest. The magazine comes under the umbrella of Forterra, an organization committed to making our lives here sustainable.
This year’s gathering took place at The Moore Theatre on October 26. Sonya Harris recorded the event.
A couple of years ago, a semitruck carrying a load of fish overturned on the Alaskan Way Viaduct during rush hour on a Tuesday.
We get it: This is possibly the most stereotypical Seattle problem ever.
But this one smelly gridlock disaster gives us a lot of insight into how Seattle has failed to keep up with the turbo-charged growth that came along with Amazon. More specifically, it shows how the city flopped on addressing traffic and housing.
In the third episode of Prime(d) we warn new cities angling for this big catch: learn from our flail.
A group of writers led by Kate Lebo and Sam Ligon certainly thought so. They thought so much of that duo that they created the anthology “Pie & Whiskey: Writers under the Influence of Butter & Booze.”
They’re on the road with readings accompanied by, yes, whiskey and pie. We caught their Town Hall Seattle show at Washington Hall on November 15. It’s the perfect, saucy company for your Thanksgiving preparations, depending on who’s listening along.
Please note: This recording contains unedited language of an adult nature.
Lawrence O’Donnell hosts MSNBC’s The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell. He found numerous parallels between 1968 and 2016 in his new book “Playing with Fire: The 1968 Election and the Transformation of American Politics.” He spoke at Seattle University’s Campion Ballroom on November 14. Town Hall Seattle presented the event, as part of their Civics series.
What if you looked at the world around you, saw where things are headed on this planet and said to yourself, you know what? I want to start fresh.
A group of scientists did just that - but things didn’t go as planned.
"I’m the worst cook.
Actually, I'm worse than the worst. I’m the kid who burnt cereal because I thought microwaving Cocoa Puffs would result in a more melty-chocolate flavor."
Soon Aliyah Musaliar will be off to college and considered an adult. But while she can derive equations and write thesis statements, she can still barely turn on a rice cooker. Now her mom is teaching her how to cook South Indian food to show Aliyah that she doesn't need to stir the pot for anyone other than herself.
Brooke Gladstone spoke with KUOW’s Chief Content Officer Jennifer Strachan at Seattle’s University Lutheran Church on November 1. Town Hall Seattle presented the event, as part of their Civics series. Thanks to Sonya Harris for our recording.
Bill Ayers is the author of many books, including “Fugitive Days: A Memoir,” “Teaching Toward Freedom: Moral Commitment and Ethical Action in the Classroom,” “Public Enemy: Confessions of an American Dissident,” and “Demand the Impossible!: A Radical Manifesto.” He spoke at Impact Hub Seattle in Pioneer Square on November 1, in a conversation hosted by Northeastern University-Seattle.
"I pray all the time throughout the day," Saara Majid, a 25-year-old Muslim, told me. "I always have my prayer beads on me. They're my sense of security." Saara identifies as trans or gender non-conforming, and is queer in their orientation.
To some, this combination — queer and Muslim — can't exist. They might ask, doesn't Islam hate gays? Doesn't the queer community hate religion? Saara once thought the same thing, but they've become a leader in a Seattle queer, Muslim community.
More here: http://kuow.org/post/does-allah-hate-me-because-im-queer
Author David Neiwert would prefer to write books about whales at this point in his career. Seriously. He’s done it. He says it’s much less stressful than writing about extremist groups.
But Neiwert is an investigative reporter with a long history of researching and writing about American extremism. At the dawn of Donald Trump’s presidency, he felt compelled to address past and present developments on those extremes. His new book—“Alt America: The Rise of the Radical Right in the Age of Trump” – has won wide acclaim.
Neiwert spoke with journalist and author Knute Berger at University Lutheran Church on October 24. Town Hall Seattle and The Elliott Bay Book Company hosted the discussion. Sonya Harris recorded the conversation.
At 58 years old, Alma Kimura was a successful lawyer. She played tennis every Thursday and was a part of a book club.
Then, in the summer of 2013, one of her tennis partners suggested she try another sport. Alma figured it would be good for her health, so she gave powerlifting a try.
More here: http://kuow.org/post/63-year-old-could-lift-baby-elephant?nopop=1
Willow Wilson spoke with KUOW’s Jamala Henderson and took questions from the audience at The Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute on October 23. Humanities Washington hosted the conversation. Jennie Cecil Moore recorded the discussion.
Ty Stubblefield self-identifies as a “red blooded conservative,” but he’s also an avid hunter who is frustrated with the Republican party’s efforts to transfer public lands out of federal control. So, he’s fighting back.
In our second episode of Prime(d), we’ll look at a relationship that has had a lot of push and pull and is now at place of asking, where do we go from here?
Amy Tan's new work is “Where the Past Begins: A Writer’s Memoir.” The work sheds light on how Tan’s traumatic early life informed her writing.
Amy Tan spoke with Seattle writer Laurie Frankel on October 25 at The Seattle Public Library Central Library. Sonya Harris recorded the discussion. The Elliott Bay Book Company’s Rick Simonson introduced the discussion.
Seattle University hosted a ‘conversation’ with contenders Cary Moon and Jenny Durkan. The tone was civil, and heated, at turns. If you haven’t made up your mind about who to vote for, you may find the tipping point you’re looking for here.
The candidates were questioned by Larry Hubbell, Director of Seattle University's Institute of Public Service, multi-media journalist Joni Balter, and Crosscut's David Kroman.
This event took place at Seattle University’s Pigott Auditorium on October 16. Jennie Cecil Moore recorded the discussion.
Ignite Seattle 34 took place on October 19 at the Egyptian Theatre. Sonya Harris recorded the talks. The emcee was Scott Berkun.
When I see a set of stairs or a bench at a plaza, I think of the tricks I want to do on them. It’s like, I have to land this trick. And I'm not the only one who thinks that way. You see skateboarders everywhere these days. From students to businessmen – even dogs are riding skateboards.
Story by Abay Estifanos for KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media podcast
Victoria Barrett is straddling two worlds: high school and teenage activism. That doesn’t just mean making cheeky signs for a rally or circulating petitions – Barrett is suing the federal government over climate change in what is being called a precedent setting case. Barrett is one of 21 young Americans — between the ages of 10 and 21 — who are suing the Trump Administration to compel action on climate change in a lawsuit known as Juliana v. United States. They claim the government is violating their constitutional rights to life, liberty and property by supporting the use of fossil fuels, which contribute to climate change.The Trump Administration has petitioned to have the case dismissed and a ruling on that is expected any day now. In this episode of 'terrestrial' we explore how this case works and what motivates a teenager to step away from school and friends to wage a legal fight against the government.
Listen to the first episode of Prime(d), a new podcast from KUOW Public Radio about what happens when Amazon comes to your town.
The candidates for Seattle mayor answer questions at forum on Phinney Ridge. They're asked tough questions on housing for the middle class ... and about whether the Eagles are over- or underrated.
This “Nasty Women” book tour event was presented by Town Hall Seattle in partnership with NARAL Pro-Choice Washington at Seattle First Baptist Church on October 10. Mukhopadhyay and Harding joined Seattle writer Ijeoma Oluo in discussion about the book and what’s next for feminist activism. Sonya Harris recorded the discussion.
“I’ve been so lucky,” my friend Graham Blair said. “It’s not like this for most trans people.”
Created by Jessie Nguyen in KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media Intro to Journalism Workshop for high school students.
See more pictures, and hear this story on the RadioActive podcast here: http://kuow.org/post/im-so-trans-transest-you-can-get
Franklin Foer is a staff writer at The Atlantic and former editor of The New Republic. His latest book is “World Without Mind: The Existential Threat of Big Tech.” He spoke at The Elliott Bay Book Company on September 27. Sonya Harris recorded the talk.
It was the middle of the night in Beijing when President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. would be exiting the Paris Climate Agreement. That left David H. Rank, the fill-in ambassador in China, in a very difficult position. The U.S. and China are the world’s two largest greenhouse gas emitters and getting them to work together to tackle climate change had become a personal mission for Rank. As a member of the foreign service, he’d been tasked with enacting policies he didn’t agree with before, from presidents of both parties, but he said Trump’s decision was “morally wrong.” So, after 27 years in the foreign service, Rank resigned his post and came home. Now he’s figuring out who he is, beyond his career. That process began with a cross-country road trip with his wife in a used Subaru. Terrestrial host Ashley Ahearn met up with him along the way in Seattle to hear him reflect on his resignation that made waves around the world.
This Forterra Seed & Feed event took place at the Living Computers Museum + Labs on September 20. KUOW’s Executive Producer of Community Engagement Ross Reynolds moderated the panel:
Tom Alberg, Co-founder & Managing Director, Madrona Venture Group Shefali Ranganathan, Executive Director, Transportation Choices Mark Hallenbeck, Director, Washington State Transportation Center at the University of Washington John Lass, Founder & President, Lass Advisory Services LLC
Sonya Harris recorded the discussion.
Vanessa Grigoriadis is a contributing editor at The New York Times magazine and Vanity Fair and the author of “Blurred Lines: Rethinking Sex, Power, and Consent on Campus.” She spoke with Seattle author Claire Dederer (“Love and Trouble”) at a Town Hall Seattle event at University Lutheran Church on September 13. Thanks to Sonya Harris for our recording.
Melissa Tizon, Ling Tizon Quillen and Jose Antonio Vargas spoke at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on September 6. Sonya Harris recorded the discussion.
John Nichols is the national affairs correspondent for The Nation and the author of “Horsemen of the Trumpocalypse: A Field Guide to the Most Dangerous People in America.” He spoke at a Town Hall Seattle event at The Summit on Pike on September 11. Jennie Cecil Moore recorded the talk.
Nancy Pearl joined Katy Sewall, co-host of The Bittersweet Life podcast, to read from and discuss her debut novel “George and Lizzie.” The Seattle Public Library Central Library hosted the event in partnership with Town Hall Seattle on September 5. Thanks to Jennie Cecil Moore for our recording.
Former Interior Secretary Sally Jewell grew up in the Seattle area and studied at The University of Washington. She’s headed to Harvard University next to teach at The Kennedy School. During her brief hiatus back home, KUOW’s “terrestrial” host Ashley Ahearn was able to sit Jewell down long enough for an in-depth conversation on how business and politics impact the environment in these tumultuous times. They spoke on August 31 at The Mountaineers Program Center. Sonya Harris recorded the event.
Scott Kurashige is a professor of American and Ethnic Studies at the University of Washington Bothell. He is the author of "The Fifty-Year Rebellion: How the U.S. Political Crisis Began in Detroit." Michael Hardt is a professor of Literature and Romance Studies at Duke University. He is the author of "Assembly."
Kurashige and Hardt spoke at The Seattle Public Library Central Library on August 16. Nikkita Oliver opened the event with her poem “Just Us.” Sonya Harris recorded the discussion.
Tom Perrotta read from his new novel “Mrs. Fletcher” and took questions at the Seattle Public Library’s Central Library on August 17th. Sonya Harris recorded the event.
Since 1994, the Seattle Arts & Lectures Writers in the Schools (WITS) program has reached over 100 thousand Seattle-area public school students. WITS brings professional writers into classrooms to help student writers find their voices and hone their skills. Each year the program reaches thousands of students in four school districts (Highline, Port Townsend, Seattle, and Shoreline) as well as at Seattle Children's Hospital.
The 2017 WITS Year-End Reading and Celebration took place at the Seattle Public Library’s Central Library on May 25. Sonya Harris recorded the readings, and the outpouring of heartfelt applause.
A new podcast from KUOW Public Radio and PRX follows Thanh Tan as she uncovers how a war that ended decades ago is still affecting the Vietnamese community.
It’s an exciting time to catch up on and get involved in envisioning the great public spaces that will help sustain our growing region. KUOW, The Seattle Public Library and Seattle’s Office of Planning and Community Development hosted this conversation with national and local experts to help the community at-large better understand the issues and opportunities we face. KUOW’s Posey Gruener moderated the discussion. The speakers include:
Sam Assefa- Director of Seattle’s Office of Planning and Community Development Uwe Brandes- Executive Director, Urban and Regional Planning Program, Georgetown University Mami Hara, General Manager/CEO, Seattle Public Utilities Thatcher Bailey, Executive Director, Seattle Parks Foundation
The “How Can Seattle Grow More Public Space?” event took place at the Seattle Public Library’s Central Library on July 24. Sonya Harris recorded the discussion.
The 6th Annual PowellsWood Garden Storytelling Festival took place on July 22. KUOW’s Jennie Cecil Moore recorded the tales. You'll find our selection at kuow.org/speakersforum
The 6th Annual PowellsWood Garden Storytelling Festival took place on July 22. KUOW’s Jennie Cecil Moore recorded the tales. You'll find our selection at kuow.org/speakersforum
The 6th Annual PowellsWood Garden Storytelling Festival took place on July 22. KUOW’s Jennie Cecil Moore recorded the tales. Find our selection at kuow.org/speakersforum
The 6th Annual PowellsWood Garden Storytelling Festival took place on July 22. KUOW’s Jennie Cecil Moore recorded the tales. You'll find our selection at kuow.org/speakersforum
Andrew McAfee and Erik Brynjolfsson are researchers at The Massachusetts Institute of Technology. They’ve authored a series of books together, the latest of which is “Machine, Platform, Crowd: Harnessing the Digital Revolution.” They spoke the Microsoft computer scientist Ramez Naam at Town Hall Seattle on June 22. Sonya Harris recorded their conversation.
Stewart Brand on predicting electronics curating program choices (1987) by KUOW Public Radio
Michael Crighton on 'Jurassic Park' and the responsibilities of science (1990) by KUOW Public Radio
Dick "Radio Reader" Estell on the people reading along with him at home (1990) by KUOW Public Radio
Armistead Maupin on Hollywood's avoidance of stories outside the mainstream (1992) by KUOW Public Radio
Bobby McFerrin on the value of silence to his performing style (1986) by KUOW Public Radio
Lynda Barry on the 'drunken stage' at the start of a relationship (1985) by KUOW Public Radio
At this event, Arundhati Roy read from her much anticipated second novel and spoke with The Elliott Bay Book Company’s Rick Simonson about her writing process, political and social activism, non-fiction work and the complexities of life in India. Sonya Harris recorded this Town Hall Seattle event on June 27.
Amy Goodman’s latest book is “Democracy Now!: Twenty Years Covering the Movements Changing America.” She spoke at Town Hall Seattle on May 10th. Denis Moynihan introduced her talk.
Bree Loewen's new book is “Found: A Life in Mountain Rescue.” She spoke at The Mountaineers Seattle Program Center at Magnuson Park on June 7, as part of the “Be Wild” speakers series.
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 the manipulation of international crisis situations to implement so-called neo-liberal, free market policies. On a recent stop in Seattle, Klein considered another kind of shock, and read from her new book “No Is Not Enough: Resisting Trump's Shock Politics and Winning the World We Need.”
Klein then invited a special guest on stage, someone whose appearance had not been announced. Princeton professor Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor is the author of “From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation.” In a recent college commencement address, she referred to President Trump as a "racist, sexist, megalomaniac.” When the quote made the rounds of news programs, Taylor experienced online harassment and death threats. Due to those threats, she canceled a talk in Seattle late last month. Her friend Naomi Klein was glad to find a way for her to be heard.
This reading and discussion took place at The Neptune Theatre on June 22. Jennie Cecil Moore recorded the event.
As he explains in his new book “Al Franken, Giant of the Senate,” the man who spent most of his career cracking jokes always had a serious side, and a serious interest in politics. In a recent Seattle visit, Franken shared anecdotes about his life before politics, why he put being funny publically on hold, his feelings about Senator Ted Cruz and President Donald Trump, and the state of the nation in general.
Senator Al Franken spoke with journalist Eli Sanders at Town Hall Seattle on June 16. Sonya Harris recorded their conversation.
If you are one of the students of color who make up 44 percent of the population at Washington State public grade schools, what does it mean that only 10 percent of your teachers look like you? Why is that the case, and what should be done to remedy the situation? Those are questions addressed at this recent panel discussion, #EducationSoWhite.
The panelists were Sharonne Navas, Jesse Hagopian, Saraswati Noel, Joy Williamson-Lott and Nathan Simoneaux. Event organizer Kristin Leong opened the conversation, with the help of youth MC’s Christina Joo and Sage Cook. Seattle Times education editor Linda Shaw served as moderator.
The discussion took place at Town Hall Seattle on June 15. Jennie Cecil Moore recorded the event.
Seattle police officers are heard speaking with Charleena Lyles about a burglary she had reported. There is a confrontation, then shots fired by the officers.
**Note: Gun shots can be heard in this clip. Some listeners may find it disturbing.
Charleena Lyles, a mother of three, was shot by Seattle Police Sunday morning. The shooting occurred in a Solid Ground housing complex for formerly homeless families in the Sand Point neighborhood shortly after 10 a.m. More information: http://bit.ly/2sqN7mm
This PechaKucha Night Seattle event, “Interrupting Whiteness,” took place at the Seattle Public Library on June 1. 2017
Scaachi Koul read from her work and spoke to Lindy West at Seattle Public Library’s Central Library on May 31.
Jeffrey Tambor is the author of “Are You Anybody?: A Memoir.” He spoke with Seattle-based author and Salon TV critic Melanie McFarland at Town Hall Seattle on May 23. Jennie Cecil Moore recorded their conversation. SAL’s Rebecca Hoogs introduced the event.
Photographer Kathy Shorr’s new book is “Shot: 101 Survivors of Gun Violence in America." She joined a panel of shooting survivors and KUOW’s Patricia Murphy in a discussion at Town Hall Seattle on May 18. Sonya Harris recorded the conversation.
When a young person commits a crime, detention is one of the few options available. RadioActive Youth Media's Natalie Newcomb visits the King County Juvenile Detention Center. It’s old, and plans for a new building are underway. That’s sparking controversy with critics calling it another racist institution.
Dr. Arne Rubinstein spoke at Seattle University’s Pigott Auditorium on April 19. The event was hosted by the Vashon Island-based organization Journeymen. Founders Nicky Wilks and Alex Craighead introduced the talk.
Alice Notley appeared at McCaw Hall on April 5, as part of SAL’s poetry series. Notley lives and works in Paris. Her most recent book is “Certain Magical Acts.”
Ellen Bass was welcomed to McCaw Hall on February 28, as part of SAL’s poetry series. Her most recent work is “Like a Beggar,” a book the New York Times wrote “pulses with sex, humor and compassion.” She teaches at Pacific University in Oregon.
Ross Gay spoke at McCaw Hall on February 7, as part of SAL’s poetry series. Gay teaches at Indiana University and Drew University. His most recent book is “Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude.”
David Montgomery's new book is “Growing a Revolution: Bringing Our Soil Back to Life.” He spoke at Town Hall Seattle on May 9. Sonya Harris recorded his talk.
Ignite Seattle 32 took place on February 23 at Town Hall Seattle. Sonya Harris recorded the talks. The emcee was Scott Berkun. Ignite Seattle 33 is coming up on May 18.
Governor Jay Inslee spoke at Seattle University’s Pigott Auditorium on April 12, at an event titled “Public Service and Ethical Leadership in the Era of Trump.” He was interviewed by journalist Joni Balter and Seattle University Institute of Public Service Director Larry Hubbell. Sonya Harris recorded the discussion.
In his book “Listen Liberal: Or What Ever Happened to the Party of the People,” Frank argues that Democrats have forsaken their traditional working class base. By shifting their focus to the professional class, he claims, they have lost their way.
Thomas Frank is a best-selling author, historian and journalist. He spoke at Town Hall Seattle on April 18. Sonya Harris recorded his talk.
The first 100 days of the Donald Trump era has come and gone. There’s been plenty to fathom, through 24-7 reporting and frequent tweets, but if you’re ready to take a deep breath and consider the big picture, here’s your chance.
Anthony Zurcher was interviewed by KUOW reporter Amy Radil on April 27 at the Russell Investments Center in Seattle. The event was hosted by The World Affairs Council. Sonya Harris recorded the discussion.
KUOW, Pratidhwani, Tasveer and ACT Theatre teamed up to present the latest event in the series on April 23. Sonya Harris recorded the stories. Agastya Kohli hosted the event.
In his new book “A Colony in a Nation” Chris Hayes explores the dividing lines between American haves and have-nots, and the systems that perpetuate inequality and injustice. Hayes sees two Americas—one a privileged nation, the other a marginalized colony within it. He challenges all of us (but white people especially) to bridge that divide.
Chris Hayes spoke at Town Hall Seattle on March 29.
Nina Totenberg explains why should would rather be at NPR than any other news org (1965) by KUOW Public Radio
Lionel Hampton on Benny Goodman having an integrated band in the 30s (1992) by KUOW Public Radio
Gordon Hirabayashi on whether the U.S. would ever use internment again (1992) by KUOW Public Radio
Toni Morrison on how "Beloved" relates to contemporary society (1987) by KUOW Public Radio
Walter Mosley on possibly using Jimi Hendrix as a character in a novel (1992) by KUOW Public Radio
Emmett Watson on why Seattle's first female mayor didn't get re-elected (1992) by KUOW Public Radio
Michael Meade’s latest book is “The Genius Myth.” He spoke at Vashon Island’s Open Space for Arts & Community on March 29. In this talk, “Touching the Soul of the World,” he explores what stories and myths tell us about modern life.
Misty Copeland writes about her life and lessons learned in her books “Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina” and “Ballerina Body: Dancing and Eating Your Way to a Leaner, Stronger, and More Graceful You.” She spoke with University of Washington professor Valerie Curtis-Newton at UW’s Meany Hall on March 24, as part of UW Graduate School lecture series “Equity & Difference: Privilege.”
Seattle’s most recent International Women’s Day celebration--“Be Bold for Change”—took place at Town Hall Seattle on March 8. Martha Adams, the producer of the documentary Girl Rising—a film that explores how it is 130 million girls around the world are denied access to education, and how to change that fact--gave the keynote speech. She was joined by a powerful group of Seattle-area women who shared personal and historical perspectives and hopes for the future.
RadioActive youth went to Seattle's Pike Place Market to ask people about their most vivid dreams.
Joel Berg is the author of “America We Need to Talk: A Self-Help Book for the Nation,” and the CEO of Hunger Free America. Matt Taibbi is a contributing editor for Rolling Stone magazine. His latest book is “Insane Clown President: Dispatches from the 2016 Circus.” They spoke at Town Hall Seattle on March 2. Sonya Harris recorded the conversation.
Roxane Gay spoke at a Seattle Arts & Lectures ”Women You Need to Know” (WYNK) event at Town Hall Seattle on February 22. She read from her collection “Difficult Women,” and from her essay about the election of Donald Trump- “The Age of American Disgrace.” Gay then joined Seattle writer Ijeoma Oluo in conversation.
UW professors Christopher Sebastian Parker and David Domke joined Wellspring Family Services Vice-President Keith Myers to discuss the question, is President Trump gaslighting us? They spoke at Town Hall Seattle on February 27. Sonya Harris recorded the conversation.
Congressman John Lewis tells the story of his life and struggle for civil rights in the award-winning graphic novel series “March.” In this talk, he joins his co-author Andrew Aydin and illustrator Nate Powell to discuss how the book speaks to a new generation.
Representative John Lewis spoke at The University of Washington’s Meany Hall on February 23. He was joined on the stage by UW President Ana Mari Cauce, UW Vice President for Minority Affairs Rickey Hall, moderator Craig Sims and musicians Courtney Jones and Nathan Nanfelt.
Professor Joy Williamson-Lott gave this talk—‘New Hurdles, Same Territory: How History Can Guide the Future of Education’-- at UW’s Kane Hall on February 15. She spoke as part of the Graduate School lecture series “Equity & Difference: Privilege.”
Gary Taubes is the author of “The Case Against Sugar.” He spoke at Town Hall Seattle on January 6. Jennie Cecil Moore recorded his talk.
Author and falconer Helen Macdonald spoke at Benaroya Hall on February 1 as part of Seattle Arts & Lectures Literary\Arts Series. The program opened with WITS poet Cordelia Christian reading her poem Hemlockwing. Sonya Harris recorded her talk.
KUOW is celebrating 65 years of outstanding storytelling. Listen to excerpts of some of our most notable guests over the years. Go to kuow.org/65 to join the fun!
KUOW is celebrating 65 years of outstanding storytelling. Listen to excerpts of some of our most notable guests over the years. Go to kuow.org/65 to join the fun!
KUOW is celebrating 65 years of outstanding storytelling. Listen to excerpts of some of our most notable guests over the years. Go to kuow.org/65 to join the fun!
KUOW is celebrating 65 years of outstanding storytelling. Listen to excerpts of some of our most notable guests over the years. Go to kuow.org/65 to join the fun!
KUOW is celebrating 65 years of outstanding storytelling. Listen to excerpts of some of our most notable guests over the years. Go to kuow.org/65 to join the fun!
KUOW is celebrating 65 years of outstanding storytelling. Listen to excerpts of some of our most notable guests over the years. Go to kuow.org/65 to join the fun!
KUOW is celebrating 65 years of outstanding storytelling. Listen to excerpts of some of our most notable guests over the years. Go to kuow.org/65 to join the fun!
KUOW is celebrating 65 years of outstanding storytelling. Listen to excerpts of some of our most notable guests over the years. Go to kuow.org/65 to join the fun!
KUOW is celebrating 65 years of outstanding storytelling. Listen to excerpts of some of our most notable guests over the years. Go to kuow.org/65 to join the fun!
KUOW is celebrating 65 years of outstanding storytelling. Listen to excerpts of some of our most notable guests over the years. Go to kuow.org/65 to join the fun!
KUOW is celebrating 65 years of outstanding storytelling. Listen to excerpts of some of our most notable guests over the years. Go to kuow.org/65 to join the fun!
KUOW is celebrating 65 years of outstanding storytelling. Listen to excerpts of some of our most notable guests over the years. Go to kuow.org/65 to join the fun!
KUOW is celebrating 65 years of outstanding storytelling. Listen to excerpts of some of our most notable guests over the years. Go to kuow.org/65 to join the fun!
KUOW is celebrating 65 years of outstanding storytelling. Listen to excerpts of some of our most notable guests over the years. Go to kuow.org/65 to join the fun!
KUOW is celebrating 65 years of outstanding storytelling. Listen to excerpts of some of our most notable guests over the years. Go to kuow.org/65 to join the fun!
If you’ve been looking for a new Schoolhouse Rock episode on modern presidential power, without the musical and cartoon characteristics, look no further. The early days of the Trump administration are ripe with questions of the reach and limitations of the powers granted to the President of the United States. This panel discussion among professors at the University of Washington School of Law clarifies many of those questions.
The UW School of Law and Town Hall Seattle hosted this event, “Presidential Power in 2017,” on February 1. Jennie Cecil Moore recorded the discussion.
This “Writers Resist” event took place at Town Hall Seattle on January 15. Sonya Harris provided our recording.
Please note: This recording contains unedited language of an adult nature.
Pedro Noguera teaches at the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies at UCLA, where he researches education, social justice and public policy. He spoke on the subject of “Equity and Deeper Learning” as part of The University of Washington’s Graduate School lecture series “Equity & Difference: Privilege.” This talk took place at UW’s Kane Hall on January 10.
Tim Wise spoke at The University of Washington’s Kane Hall on January 27, as part of the UW Graduate School public lecture series “Equity and Difference: Privilege.”
Nation Magazine sports and politics writer Dave Zirin got together with Seattle Seahawks star Michael Bennett to talk about, well, sports and politics. They spoke at Town Hall Seattle on January 5.
Dr. Sylvia Tara is the author of a new book “The Secret Life of Fat: The Science Behind the Body's Least Understood Organ and What It Means For You.”
KUOW’s Ruby de Luna spoke with Tara at Town Hall Seattle on January 9, 2017. Sonya Harris recorded their talk.
What to do about homeless crisis? Seattle Mayor Ed Murray and San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee grapple with that question on a daily basis. Both are keenly aware of the reality of homelessness, and serious about finding solutions.
The Seattle University Institute of Public Service and the Project on Family Homelessness hosted a conversation with the mayors to better understand the issues, their efforts, successes and obstacles.
Seattle University Master of Public Administration director Larry Hubbell and journalist Joni Balter moderated this event at Seattle University’s Pigott Auditorium on January 11. Sonya Harris recorded their talk.
She hasn't got a womb or ovaries but she wants to be a mommy. How do I tell my young daughter that she won't ever be a biological mother?
Seattle Colleges presents an annual Community Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. This year educator, musician and community organizer Benjamin Hunter gave the keynote address: “Make America Again.”
This event took place on January 13, 2017 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Other speakers included students from the John Stanford International School, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, Reverend Aaron Williams, Seattle Colleges Chancellor Shouan Pan and Seattle Central College President Sheila Edwards Lange. The emcee was KIRO7’s Deborah Horne. Music was provided by Rodger Pegues and DaNell Daymon and Greater Works.
Salaad asked people about their favorite kinds of humor, and prompted people to share jokes with him. Mentored by Brian Freeland.
Oromia asked people what they would do if they saw someone being racist to someone else, and you didn't know either of them. Mentored by Awal Ibrahim.
Amanuel explains why he loves, and is afraid of, basketball. Mentored by Ahlaam Ibraahim.
Abraham, Tuji, Yadata, and Yostin asked people what their favorite cultural food is. Mentored by Zubeyda Ahmed.
Aisha (not pictured) and Kaltumo asked people who their best friends are, and why. Mentored by Aisha Burka.
Nawal and Suwayda asked people what they were afraid of when they were young. Mentored by April Reyes.
Author Jessica Bennett has written a book called “Feminist Fight Club: An Office Survival Manual For a Sexist Workplace.” She spoke with KUOW’s Jeannie Yandel at Town Hall Seattle on December 27, 2016. Sonya Harris recorded their talk.
Author David France faced the fear and reality of AIDS first hand as a gay man, an investigative reporter and a New Yorker. He was there when word of the illness spread through the gay community and was largely ignored by politicians, religious figures and the press.
He writes about that dark history and how a small group of activists forged a way out in “How To Survive A Plague: The Inside Story of How Citizens and Science Tamed AIDS.”
France spoke at Town Hall Seattle on November 28, 2016. Sonya Harris recorded his talk.
Last year KUOW teamed up with Seattle Asian Art Museum, Pratidhwani, South Asian American Digital Archive (SAADA) and Tasveer to launch the Storywallahs series. Theses events provide a stage for storytelling on a theme.
This time around the stories concern first days: What was it like to arrive in the United States for the first time? This gathering of reflections will surprise and inspire you.
“Storywallahs: First Day” took place on December 4, 2016 at Seattle Asian Arts Museum.
You’ll hear stories by James Thurber, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ali Smith, Kurt Vonnegut and Muriel Spark.
“A Rogue’s Christmas” was presented on December 11 at Town Hall Seattle. Sonya Harris recorded the readings.
Senator Bernie Sanders talks about his book,“Our Revolution: A Future To Believe In.” He spoke at the University Temple United Methodist Church on November 30, 2016.
The Ignite series brings locals together to share ideas, inspirations and understanding in a rapid-fire, accessible format. Ignite Seattle 31 took place on November 17 at Town Hall Seattle.
For many refugees, the first year can feel like a race against the clock to set up a new life.
You get a little cash up front and a few months of help from a social worker.
Then, you’re mostly on your own.
For many refugees, the first year can feel like a race against the clock to set up a new life.
You get a little cash up front and a few months of help from a social worker.
Then, you’re mostly on your own.
Poet Rachel Zucker presents her lecture, “The Poetics of Wrongness,” as part of the Seattle Arts & Lectures Poetry Series on November 14, 2016 at McCaw Hall. Please note: this talk contains language of an adult nature.
KUOW interviewed folks on the street about difficult conversations they anticipate having this Thanksgiving--and how they plan to get through them.
Applications are open for RadioActive's Winter 2017 introductory workshop. Apply by 11:59 p.m. Nov 22.
Ampersand Live is a gathering of poets, artists and storytellers keen on preserving and celebrating the fragile bond between society and nature in the Pacific Northwest. They met on November 10, 2016 at Town Hall Seattle.
Ralph Nader, long-time political and environmental activist, talks about his new book, “Breaking Through Power: It’s Easier Than We Think.” He spoke at Town Hall Seattle on October 21, 2016.
Dr. Robin DiAngelo details the realities of our racist society today and points towards possible remedies. Her new book is “What Does it Mean to be White? Developing White Racial Literacy.” She spoke at UW’s Kane Hall on October 26, 2016 as part of the UW Graduate School Public Lecture Series “Privilege and Politics.”
University of Washington professor Megan Ming Francis' talk “Race and Violence in American Politics" at Kane Hall on October 12, 2016.
Maria Semple talks about her new novel, “Today Will Be Different,” during an Elliott Bay Book Company event at Town Hall Seattle on October 8, 2016. Please note: This production includes themes and language of an adult nature.
Hillary Clinton talks about the tone of the presidential campaign in a speech to a fundraiser in Seattle.
Some 400 people lived in the Jungle. Then a tragic shooting catapulted this underground Seattle homeless encampment into the city's consciousness. Listen to this riveting radio documentary by KUOW's Joshua McNichols and Kate Walters. Edited by Carol Smith.
Professor of psychology and philosophy Alison Gopnik talks about her new book, “The Gardener and the Carpenter: What the New Science of Child Development Tells Us About the Relationship Between Parents and Children,” at Town Hall Seattle on October 3, 2016.
British scholar, television host and author Mary Beard has made mining the history of the Roman empire her central work. Her book is“SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome.” She spoke at Town Hall Seattle on September 19, 2016.
“Black Lives in America: Healing and Moving Forward” was a BadWill Market event hosted by the crew at HellaBlackHellaSeattle, a podcast focused on creating community for people of color in Seattle. It took place at Capitol Hill’s The Rhino Room on July 24, 2016. Please note,this conversation includes unedited language of an adult nature.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is known for his record-setting feats in the NBA and as a best-selling author and cultural critic. His new book is “Writings on the Wall: Searching for a New Equality beyond Black and White.”
He spoke with journalist Art Thiel on September 8 at Seattle University. Jennie Cecil Moore recorded their talk.
Journalist Sarah Jaffe talks about her new book, “Necessary Trouble: Americans in Revolt,” at the Seattle Central Library on August 22, 2016.
Historian and MacArthur Fellow Mott Greene talks about science history on August 27, 2016.
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory scientist Ken Williford speaks about the search for microscopic life on Mars on August 27, 2016.
Writer and filmmaker Charles Mudede speaks about global migration and citizenship on August 27, 2016.
Washington Republicans debate the 'Trump effect' on the GOP. Panel includes: Slade Gorton, Matthew Manweller, Diane Tebelius and Sam Reed. The talk was moderated by KUOW's Ross Reynolds and Humanities Washington's Zaki Barak Hamid on August 31, 2016.
Jordan Fisher Smith talks about his book, “Engineering Eden: The True Story of a Violent Death, a Trial, and the Fight Over Controlling Nature.” He spoke at The Elliott Bay Book Company on August 17, 2016
Children's author Elisha Cooper talks about his memoir, “Falling: A Daughter, A Father, and a Journey Back," which details his daughter Zoe's cancer fight. He spoke at The Elliott Bay Book Company on August 11, 2016.
Dr. Peter Gray, an evolutionary research psychologist, points to the many ways our schools impede natural learning, with disturbing consequences.
Gray is the author of “Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life.” He spoke on August 4, 2016 at the University of Washington.
David Buerge spoke with journalist and writer Knute Berger at Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum on August 3, 2016 about the history of Native American chief Si’ahl, Seattle's namesake.
Donald Davis and Adam Booth regale us with tales at the PowellsWood Storytelling Festival in Federal Way, Wash. on July 23, 2016.
Sen. Bernie Sanders talks about the future of his political movement at a breakfast with Washington state delegates to the Democratic National Convention.
Washington state delegate Pamela Eakes says Bernie Sanders supporters should back Hillary Clinton now.
Jack Smith of Seattle talks in Philadelphia at the Democratic National Convention about why he won't vote for Hillary Clinton.
Washington GOP chair Susan Hutchison tells reporters about her encounter with Sen. Ted Cruz and his wife after his speech to the Republican National Convention on Wednesday night.
Washington state GOP chair Susan Hutchison describes Heidi Cruz's response to her criticism of Ted Cruz over his speech at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.
Ted Cruz makes remarks to Republican delegates in Cleveland who backed his presidential candidacy -- just as Trump's plane flies over.
Dr. Cornell Clayton, Dr. Travis Ridout and KUOW’s Ross Reynolds talk about political polarization in a Humanities Washington Think & Drink discussion at Naked City Brewery on July 12, 2016.
Rev. Starsky Wilson speaks with Karen Toering of Social Justice Fund Northwest at Seattle Public Library’s Central Library on June 7, 2016.
Lindy West speaks to a Town Hall Seattle audience on May 25 about her new memoir, “Shrill: Notes From A Loud Woman.” Her appearance was sponsored by Town Hall and University Book Store as part of the Arts & Culture series.
Jay Newton-Small speaks at Town Hall Seattle on June 13, 2016 about her new book, “Broad Influence: How Women Are Changing the Way America Works.”
Mary Roach speals with Seattle Review of Book’s co-founder Paul Constant at Town Hall Seattle on June 15 about her new book, “Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War.”
Author Mark Kurlansky speaks at Seattle Town Hall on May 27, 2016 about his new book, “Paper: Paging Through History.”
Six-year-old podcaster Ellie Suastez interviews Bill Radke in the KUOW studios to find out how he got his start in journalism, what his summer plans are and what's his favorite book right now.
Sebastian Junger speaks with KUOW’s Patricia Murphy at Town Hall Seattle on May 31 about his new book, “Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging.”
Ignite Seattle 30 took place on May 26 at Town Hall Seattle. The emcee was Scott Berkun. See a listing of the speakers: http://kuow.org/post/we-see-you-we-hear-you-ignite-seattle
Dr. Ira Helfand spoke about “Combating the Growing Danger of Nuclear War” at Town Hall Seattle on March 20, 2016.
Investigative journalist Sonia Shah spoke at Town Hall Seattle on February 29 about her new book, “Pandemic: Tracking Contagions, from Cholera to Ebola and Beyond.”
Professor Linda Nash speaks at University of Washington’s Kane Hall on January 27,2016 as part of the history lecture series “Excavating Seattle’s histories: Peoples, politics, and place.”
Author Chris Hedges spoke as part of a Town Hall Seattle program at Seattle University’s Campion Ballroom on April 25.
Lisa Brooks talks to Jean Enersen, former anchor and reporter for KING 5 News, about her career in Seattle.
Bill McKibben talks about the future of the environmental movement at Seattle Town Hall on April 4, 2016.
Humanities Washington Think & Drink addresses the effects of climate change here in the Northwest on March 30, 2016. Featuring Amy Snover, Mike O’Brien and Ashley Ahearn.
Robert McChesney and John Nichols talk about their new book, “People Get Ready: The Fight Against a Jobless Economy and a Citizenless Democracy” at Town Hall Seattle on March 9, 2016.
Author Jon Krakauer talks about his new book, “Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town” at Town Hall Seattle on Feb. 24, 2016.
Comedian Lauren Weedman talks with Dan Savage about her new book, "Miss Fortune: Fresh Perspectives on Having It All From Someone Who Is Not Okay" at Town Hall Seattle on March 17, 2016.
Robert Gates speaks at Seattle Town Hall on Feb. 2, 2016 about his new book, "A Passion for Leadership: Lessons on Change and Reform from Fifty Years of Public Service.”
Journalist and author Eli Sanders talks with Jennifer Hopper and Marcie Sillman at Town Hall Seattle on Feb. 3. about the book he wrote about an attack Hopper survived.
Kara Platoni talks about her new book, "We Have the Technology: How Biohackers, Foodies, Physicians, and Scientists Are Transforming Human Perception One Sense at a Time” at Seattle Town Hall on Jan. 13, 2016.
Seattle firefighters call for help after a natural gas blast devastates a Seattle neighborhood.
Listen to an extended version of Think & Drink's “The Necessity Defense: Climate Change and Civil Disobedience,” moderated by KUOW's Ashley Ahearn.
Tony Johnson, chairman of the Chinook Indian Nation, demonstrates how to say a few works in Chinook Jargon, or Chinuk Wawa. Chinook Jargon was a trade language that once ruled the Northwest. But when was it used, and how many people spoke it? Local Wonder investigates in this story: http://bit.ly/1Qc8Jdj
Tony Johnson, chairman of the Chinook Indian Nation, demonstrates how to say a few works in Chinook Jargon, or Chinuk Wawa. Chinook Jargon was a trade language that once ruled the Northwest. But when was it used, and how many people spoke it? Local Wonder investigates in this story: http://bit.ly/1Qc8Jdj
Tony Johnson, chairman of the Chinook Indian Nation, demonstrates how to say a few works in Chinook Jargon, or Chinuk Wawa. Chinook Jargon was a trade language that once ruled the Northwest. But when was it used, and how many people spoke it? Local Wonder investigates in this story: http://bit.ly/1Qc8Jdj
Tony Johnson, chairman of the Chinook Indian Nation, demonstrates how to say a few works in Chinook Jargon, or Chinuk Wawa. Chinook Jargon was a trade language that once ruled the Northwest. But when was it used, and how many people spoke it? Local Wonder investigates in this story: http://bit.ly/1Qc8Jdj
University of Washington professor Ralina Joseph talks about the meaning and importance of the term "difference" is the focus of her recent lecture, “What’s The Difference With ‘Difference?’”, recorded Jan. 14, 2016.
Nayyef Hrebid, an Iraqi who worked as a translator for the U.S. Marines, tells the story of meeting his now-husband, Betu Allami. See the full story here: http://kuow.org/post/they-found-love-during-iraq-war-they-found-home-seattle
Author Gretchen Rubin talks about habits and happiness at Seattle Public Library Central Branch on Jan. 19, 2016.
Familiar voices from all over the public radio family--in Seattle and across North America--bid adieu to longtime program director of KUOW, Jeff Hansen, who is retiring this month. The tape is a lovely distillation of the important influence and impact he has had on public radio over his career. Congratulations, Jeff, and thanks for everything!
Mix edited by Phyllis Fletcher
Leija Farr reads her powerful poem, "For Black Boys," and interviews black men in her life about how they practice loving themselves.
Listen to the full event as musician, actor and writer Carrie Brownstein speaks with novelist Maria Semple about Brownstein's new memoir, “Hunger Makes Me A Modern Girl.”
Listen to the full version of the Jan. 15, 2016 event honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Marcus Green delivered the key note address.
Listen to Rick Steve's full talk at Seattle Central Community College on pairing politics with travel on Dec. 10, 2015.
Mara Williford tells Amir Islam what it was like to take the mic at the Bernie Sanders rally in Seattle on Aug. 8, 2015.
Listen to the full event at Seattle Public Library featuring author Kevin Powell and a panel of guests including Nikitta Oliver, C. Davida Ingram, youth poet laureate Leija Farr, Tre’ Maxie, Tarik Abdullah and Gyasi Ross. Recorded Dec. 12, 2015.
Marianne Owen telling Patricia Mayer's "Little Precious and the Virgin Mary Pie" during A Rogue's Christmas storytelling event at Town Hall Seattle on Dec. 6, 2015.
More than 40 mothers have lost babies to a rare and deadly birth defect in three Central Washington counties since 2010, but the cause remains unknown. KUOW's Jeannie Yandel speaks with JoNel Aleccia, who reported on this story for the Seattle Times.
Newly elected Seattle City Councilmember Lisa Herbold describes her first job in politics at the age of 13.
Featuring Seattle Councilmember Mike O'Brien, Catherine Weatbrook and KEXP DJ John Richards.
This is the sound of the thousands of crows that gather each night near the University of Washington Bothell campus. (recorded by Ashley Ahearn)
Moon-Schruder, 24, is part of a movement of white people who are coming together to reflect on their privilege. As a young woman raised in a low-income family, she wants more people like her to get involved.
Seattle City Council candidates Sandy Brown and Debora Juarez sit down with KUOW's Ross Reynolds to discuss several key issues facing North Seattle.
A story by KUOW's Phyllis Fletcher used in RadioActive Youth Media's workshop as an example of the type of writing used in radio broadcast.
Seattle City Council candidates Pamela Banks and Kshama Sawant sit down with KUOW's Bill Radke to discuss several key issues facing the Central District and Capitol Hill.
Seattle City Council candidates Tim Burgess and Jon Grant sit down with KUOW's Bill Radke to discuss several key issues facing the city.
Seattle City Council candidates Bruce Harrell and Tammy Morales sit down with KUOW's Ross Reynolds to discuss several key issues facing southeast Seattle.
Seattle City Council candidates Sally Bagshaw and Deborah Zech Artis sit down with KUOW's Ross Reynolds to discuss several key issues facing downtown, Magnolia and Queen Anne.
Seattle City Council candidates Bill Bradburd and Lorena González sit down with KUOW's Bill Radke to discuss several key issues facing the city.
Seattle City Council candidates Shannon Braddock and Lisa Herbold sit down with KUOW's David Hyde to discuss several key issues facing West Seattle.
Seattle City Council candidates Rob Johnson and Michael Maddux sit down with KUOW's Ross Reynolds to discuss several key issues facing Northeast Seattle.
Seattle City Council candidates Catherine Weatbrook and Mike O’Brien sit down with KUOW's David Hyde to discuss several key issues facing Northwest Seattle, including a proposed tent city and transportation levy.
Children interviewed in the documentary movie "The Before Project" are asked if life is fair.
Ursula K. Le Guin talks gender and sexuality with KUOW's Ross Reynolds in this 1988 interview.
Ivy Jacobsen had already told her close friends about her past, but there were going to be 6,000 people at graduation. When the big day came Jacobsen was nervous, because she was about to tell all those people what happened to her.
This speech is part of a story reported by KUOW's RadioActive youth producer Noel Gasca: http://kuow.org/post/why-teen-stopped-hiding-her-dads-abuse
As a senior at Lake Stevens High School, Ivy Jacobsen appeared confident. Blonde, popular, and a varsity athlete, her peers labeled her as the perfect girl next door. But Jacobsen said there was a time when she wasn’t so confident.
Noel Gasca reported this for KUOW's RadioActive youth media program: http://kuow.org/radioactive-youth-media
Angela Nguyen's father escaped Vietnam with his friends when he was 14 years old. They hopped onto a stolen boat and didn't tell their families.
Nguyen produced this story while participating in KUOW's RadioActive youth media program: http://kuow.org/radioactive-youth-media
Sy Bean is a 23 year-old photojournalist working as an intern for the Seattle Times. Some of his recent photos of the fires in Washington state have been featured on the front page. One in particular, of Chelan-area resident Todd Quinn, stood out to him. Sy shared this story of how it came about.
Clare Martin interviews a stranger at Seattle's Pike Place Market as part of KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media workshop.
"When you’re a minority, good isn’t good enough. You have to be excellent, just to keep up. And I think the same is true in comedy. I make my own opportunities."
Comedian Hari Kondabolu talks with RadioActive's Mimansa Dogra about how he went from being a human rights organizer to a nationally recognized comedian, and shares his views on media representations of people of color.
Hear more stories from KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media at http://kuow.org/radioactive
RadioActive's summer 2015 participants traveled to Seattle's Pike Place Market to ask "What was your first relationship?"
RadioActive's summer 2015 participants traveled to Seattle's Pike Place Market to ask shoppers "What was the last lie you told?"
Omari Tahir-Garrett at the African American Heritage Museum and Culture Center by KUOW Public Radio
Journalist Tonya Mosley and author Sherman Alexie discuss the various race issues from this week's news on KUOW's 'Week in Review.' This show was broadcast in front of a live audience from the Northwest African American Museum on June 19, 2015.
A teaser for the feature stories produced by teen participants of RadioActive Youth Media's 2015 springt workshop. Full stories coming soon at kuow.org/programs/radioactive-youth-media
Hear a museum docent describe several pieces of art during a tour for the visually impaired at the Seattle Art Museum.
Hear a museum docent describe several pieces of art during a tour for the visually impaired at the Seattle Art Museum.
Hear a museum docent describe several pieces of art during a tour for the visually impaired at the Seattle Art Museum.
This spring, students are taking Washington State’s new Common Core test, the SBAC. Many high school juniors are taking the test on top of the HSPE test required for graduation…. Not to mention the SAT’s, AP exams and plain old classroom quizzes. KUOW’s RadioActive Youth Media reporter Ahlaam Ibraahim is a junior at Rainier Beach High School. All this week, she and her classmates are taking the math SBAC. She asked her classmates - Aristotle Marr, Deja Sopher-Frazier, Lily Chan, and Winta Berhe - what they think about the new test.
Find more youth-produced radio at kuow.org/radioactive