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Part of the endearing appeal of William Shakespeare is how relatable his plays can be, regardless of who's reading. Record producer Alec Cowan spoke with Meme Garcia, from the The Seattle Shakespeare Company about their series House of Sueños and the importance of reinterpreting Shakespeare alongside modern issues of mental health and trauma.

Are Seattle schools going to reopen this year? And why aren’t they open already?

The CDC announced changes to public health guidelines, what does this mean for King County?

When can you take off your mask? King County Executive Dow Constantine explains the new CDC guidance. Also, Oprah's interview with Meghan and Harry, and the powers at play in getting students back to the classroom.

This past weekend, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, sat down with media maven Oprah Winfrey to discuss their treatment by the royal institution, the British press, and the people they were supposed to call 'family.' NPR TV critic Eric Deggans joins Bill Radke to talk about how shows like The Crown have changed our perspective on the royal family and what the impact of Sunday's interview could be.

Spring is mere weeks away, which means it’s time to start prepping your garden!

Mental health during the pandemic, rebuilding Malden, and spring gardening advice.

Last fall the eastern Washington towns of Pine City and Malden, near Spokane, were nearly burned to the ground by a fast-moving blaze now called the Babb Wildfire. Upwards of 85% of both towns were destroyed. Last month the towns were finally approved for Federal aid to help them rebuild. So how is that rebuilding process going? Bill Radke checked in with Malden Town Councilor Scott Hokonson.

It’s been a year of living through a pandemic. And while we’re starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, there’s still a ways to go. It can be hard to keep coping mechanisms strong. So how do you stay mentally healthy right now? Kira Mauseth, disaster clinical psychologist and co-lead of Washington’s Behavioral Health Strike Team, has some answers.

Making pastries is tough work -- but breaking into the pastry profession can be even more difficult. Led by Heather Hodge and Emily Kim, The Pastry Project is seeking to break down the industry barriers right here in Seattle. Bill Radke talks with Emily and Heather about the ins and outs of everything pastry, as well as what needs to change to make the profession more accessible.