The Record

An apparently fictional romance story from a former KUOW employee is an ode to public radio with a little tough love for the industry. A discussion on what the Biden Administration plans for immigration, landlords weigh in on how the eviction moratorium is impacting them, and we somehow find a moment to take a deep breath thanks to a soundscape from Eastern Washington.

Housing providers and their residents are still trying to figure out how to balance a lack of work and aid with the costs of rent and mortgages. Bill Radke spoke with two local housing providers, Brett Frank-Looney and Morris Groberman, about how they are dealing with tenants who can't make rent and the support they need.

Bill Radke spoke with Chef Kristi Brown about opening her new restaurant, Communion, in a pandemic.

With extra vaccines on the table, the Tulalip Tribes are extending their vaccine roll out to Marysville school district. Bill Radke spoke with Rochelle Lubbers, Chief Administrative Officer, she oversees the Tulalip Health System about their vaccine roll out and how the community is grieving.

The Seattle Indian Health Board operates a number of clinics for tribal members and was the first group in the state to receive the Moderna vaccine. Just Monday, the Health Board opened vaccination slots to anybody 50 and up, regardless of their ethnicity.

Esther Lucero from the Seattle Indian Health Board on efforts to distribute vaccines and care for people in a Native way. Chef Melissa Miranda, owner of Seattle's Musang restaurant, on the importance of confronting a lack of diversity in the food and restaurant industry. And our weekly update with King County Executive Dow Constantine.

making chicken afritada and adobo pusit pancit for the online test kitchen over at Bon Appetit. Bill Radke spoke with Melissa Miranda, about the company's relaunch and channeling community at her restaurant and online.

The pandemic is not just about physical health, but also mental health. Is our mental healthcare system ready to help everyone that needs it?

Is America actually a democracy? Kristin Eberhard would say not quite.

Is America actually a democracy? Author Kristin Eberhard would say not quite. Bill Radke spoke to her about her new book 'Becoming a Democracy.' Plus, a representative of the Tulalip Tribes explains how their vaccination efforts are going. And the impact of the pandemic on health care workers' mental health.