The Record

Experiencing homelessness during the pandemic. Meet two Seattle mayoral candidates. Also, the pros and cons of urban chicken-keeping.

A blue and black dress, the proper way to do PEMDAS, a political argument with your estranged uncle -- the internet has a way of making us argue. All the time. About everything. Is there a way to make our digital disagreements more productive? University of Washington Doctoral student Amanda Baughan and assistant professor Alexis Hiniker review their latest study in search of the answer.

The CDC announced that fully vaccinated adults don't need to wear masks indoors, a statement that's led to confusion about the state of COVID transmission. Even with vaccination levels rising, local health officials say your mask should stay on. Bill Radke is joined by King County Public Health officials Patty Hayes and Dr. Jeff Duchin, who answer your questions about public health guidance and mandates.

Two weeks ago, the CDC recommended that fully vaccinated adults could visit establishments indoors without a mask. But our local health authorities caution against celebration just yet. Plus, a look at why we argue online and how we can make our disagreements more productive.

Our biweekly conversation with Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan

As Washington moves toward a post-pandemic reality, many people are eager to forget the past year and move on. But is that the right course of action?

A psychologist and historian caution putting the pandemic out of mind too soon. Also, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan takes your calls.

June is Pride Month, and with current recommendations in place for vaccines and masks that means the festivities will be virtual. But, Seattle's PrideFest want to mark the special occasion with an in person event, just later in the year. Will Seattle take on a no cops at pride position like other cities? Bill Radke spoke with Egan Orion, executive director of PrideFest about how he's planning an in person PrideFest for the fall.

Ronit Plank was six years old when her mother announced she was leaving the family to visit a guru on an ashram in India. The guru's name was Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and his teachings were a mix of dynamic meditation, Hinduism, psychotherapy, the human potential movement, and lots of sex. Then, the colony fell apart amidst charges of fraud, bio-terrorism and an assassination plot. Bill Radke spoke with Ronit Plank about her new memoir, "When She Comes Back," how her mother's search for answers affected the family.

The UDub Minecraft group is building a ceremony for the official commencement ceremony. Graduates and alums will visit the server, entering a replica build of the campus and UDistrict. Will they be able to throw their caps in the air? Bill Radke spoke with Evelyn Chew, an administrator and member of the UDub Minecraft team, about the virtual graduation day plans.

Sign up for the event here: https://www.udubminecraft.com/events/commencement21