Before 1988 immigrant doctors were able to get licensed, but after health bill eliminated that pathway. We talk about reconsidering that legislation in a pandemic. We hear the pro side of the the rank choice voting debate. A Seattle podcast wants to talk mental health and music, they're doling out music prescriptions! And we learn about how to find local artists from Cafe Racer Radio.

Even before the pandemic, a doctor shortage was on the horizon.

We hear from King County Executive Dow Constantine about new variants of the coronavirus in Washington, a progress report on vaccination efforts, and the state's readiness for unpredictable weather.

Bill Radke talks with KUOW’s education reporter Ann Dornfeld about education equity as it relates to reopening schools during the pandemic.

A conversation about education equity as schools prepare to reopen during the pandemic, and our weekly update with King County Executive Dow Constantine.

Student Voices is a program that encourages high schoolers to use verbal journaling as a tool for self reflection and a way to process current events.

In December the Coast Guard icebreaker the Polar Star set sail for the cold, dark seas of the Arctic. On Saturday they returned to Seattle.

In December a Coast Guard icebreaker headed from Seattle to the Arctic. Now they're back. Bill Radke spoke to Commanding Officer Captain Bill Woityra about the journey. Plus, a discussion on police training, how townhomes are bringing down housing prices, and a new project that helps teens voice what they're feeling.

Finding available vaccines is a gauntlet. Is this website the solution?

A group of retired engineers made a website for finding vaccine availability across Washington. How the Swinomish Tribe is leading climate restoration efforts. And our weekly conversation with Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan.