The Record

Abby Wambach wants you to step into your own power. There are so many dumb birds in North America that this author had to write a book. And learning how to be a good father from other dads.

Netflix could never. The legislature does away with statutes of limitations for many types of sexual assault. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs explains how privatization would affect Washington veterans. Opera for babies is coming to a theater near you. And who were the Benaroyas, really?

The final outro. A therapist on her therapist. And how chasing bears through the woods led to finding a life’s calling.

Bellevue Mayor John Chelminiak is welcoming Amazon back "home," to the place where Jeff Bezos founded the company, in his garage. We talk about what the influx of jobs means. We also talk to King County Executive Dow Constantine about safe consumption sites, mental health, and homelessness. Plus: Mary Robertson tells us about her book, "Growing Up Queer: Kids and the Remaking of LGBTQ Identity."

Scaling back on bike projects may mean new headaches for gridlocked city dwellers. A ballerina brings her pointe shoes to the musical stage. The Mariners are winning – enjoy it while it lasts! KUOW podcasts explore cougars in the wild and a mysterious smell that’s been perfuming south Seattle (and not for the better).

There are a few Seattleites who commit a big proportion of the city’s crime. Why is that the case, and what’s being done? Also, a look at the souls of coders.

We spoke to Mayor (and former U.S. Attorney) Jenny Durkan about her response to Seattle’s homelessness crisis. Then we chatted with current U.S. Attorney Brian Moran about the cases on his desk. Purdue Pharmaceutical is fighting over 1600 lawsuits – including one from Tacoma. And a look at the lives and deaths of some of the people in Pacific Northwest jails.

An exhibit at the Wing Luke makes Asian Pacific Americans visible in science fiction. Congestion pricing has hopped the pond and is coming to Manhattan. Is Seattle next? The Fremont Solstice Parade is going to separate the parade itself from the naked bikers. What would Medicare for All really cost? And a look at the French fry supply chain.

The daughter of a composing great tells her story. What happens to communities when measles come to your town? A local company tries to sink or float (sorry, we had to) on Shark Tank. And we take you to the reincarnation of 13 Coins.

Preet Bharara on holding the powerful to account. The UW is testing male birth control – scientifically and socially, will it work? And a look at how we use and define the term: radicalized.