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Patricia Murphy speaks with Seattle Times economics columnist John Talton about how President-elect Donald Trump's economic polices will affect the Puget Sound region.

Bill Radke sits down with local author Maria Semple, author of "Where's You Go, Bernadette?" and the new "Today Will Be Different." Semple discusses the idea of "the helpless traveler," a theory that when on vacation, you choose to either take charge or do absolutely nothing.

You asked, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray answered questions on immigration, homelessness and a new sports arena. Also, are you traveling for the holidays? Seattle author Maria Semple tells us about the competent traveler and the helpless traveler and how you're both. Listen to the full show above or check out one of the segments: Mayor Murray takes your calls on immigration, homelessness and more Traveling? Maria Semple says it's OK to the be the helpless one of the group

Bill Radke speaks with Seattle Mayor Ed Murray about current issues facing the city including being a sanctuary city for immigrants, tackling a West Coast homeless problem, ensuring affordable housing, preserving the culture in neighborhoods facing rapid gentrification and bringing a new sports team (and arena) to the city.

You see them when you slack on cleaning — mysterious pink rings and streaks that form in your toilets, sinks and bathtubs.

Two members of Washington state's electoral college don't think they should have to vote for Hilary Clinton. They want to inspire Republican electors to break ranks with them and keep Donald Trump out of the White House. We'll talk with one of those electors. Also, Trump doesn't seem to care for Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos . We'll tell you why the two might meet in person this week. And a former hospice chaplain who's seen a lot of death says she is filled with joy — and you can get some peace of mind

We'll tell you the disturbing history of the Ballard Locks and the man who got them built. Also, d o you want Seattle to be affordable? Do you also want Seattle to stay how you've always liked it? That might be a problem, but we'll debate one proposal to fill in the city. And a black woman's face will appear on a national currency — Canada's. Listen to the full show above or check out one of the stories: Why won't this pink stuff stop growing in my bathroom? The first time a man hurt me, I was 8

Bill Radke talks to Seattle Weekly reporter David Lewis about the Ballard Locks and the man behind their construction , Hiram M. Chittenden. Lewis has researched Chittenden and found that not only did he consider Native Americans genetically inferior, but the construction of the locks themselves drained a body of water sacred to them -- the Black River.

Editor's note: Tara Weaver posted this essay on her personal Facebook page after the second presidential debate, when Donald Trump said that his talk of sexual assault was merely locker room banter. More than 4,400 people shared this story, and hundreds commented with their own devastating stories in the comments.

Bill Radke speaks with Queen Anne Community Councilmember Martin Kaplan and housing advocate Laura Bernstein about the city's decision to put a hold on more backyard cottages and mother-in-law apartments until an environmental impact study can be performed. They discuss density issues, affordable housing and the changing character of Seattle's single family neighborhoods.