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Host Bill Radke and guests make sense of the week's news. New episode every Friday.

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Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with The Stranger Editor-in-Chief Hannah Murphy Winter, writer, Senior Manager in tech, and former Seattle City Council candidate Heidi Stuber, and former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna.

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Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Publicola co-founder and publisher, co-host of Seattle Nice podcast Erica Barnett, former Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison, and KUOW politics reporter, and co-host of Sound Politics podcast Scott Greens... more

Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Seattle Times editorial writer and columnist Claudia Rowe, Seattle Channel host and producer, co-host of Seattle News, Views, and Brews podcast Brian Callanan, and longtime Seattle radio host Dave Ross more

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Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Seattle Times City Hall reporter David Kroman, Washington Policy Center Communications Director David Boze and former Seattle City Council candidate former Amazon & Microsoft Principal, speaker, Maren Co... more

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Recent Guests

Hannah Murphy Winter
Editor-in-chief, The Stranger
The Stranger
Episode: World Cup, voting, and guns
Heidi Stuber
Senior manager in tech and former City Council candidate
Various tech sector and political roles
Episode: World Cup, voting, and guns
Casey Martin
KUOW reporter
KUOW Public Radio
Episode: World Cup, voting, and guns
Scott Greenstone
KUOW politics reporter
KUOW
Episode: Week In Review: World Cup, crime stoppers, Jumpstart tax
Claudia Rowe
Seattle Times editorial writer and columnist
Seattle Times
Episode: Week In Review: Aurora Avenue North, surveillance, and fare gates
Maren Costa
Co-founder of the Amazon Employees for Climate Justice
Amazon Employees for Climate Justice / City Council candidate (Seattle)
Episode: Week In Review: data centers, surveillance, and transit
Sandeep Kaushik
Political and public affairs consultant, podcaster
Seattle Nice; Blue City Blues
Episode: Week In Review: light rail, CCTV, and Denny Blaine
Rob McKenna
Former state attorney general
Office of the Attorney General of Washington
Episode: Week In Review: Howard Schultz, WinCo, and helicopters
Cat Smith
KUOW politics editor
KUOW
Episode: Week In Review: Howard Schultz, WinCo, and helicopters

Host

Bill Radke
Host with a background in public radio and local politics, guiding discussions with wit and clarity.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 268 ratings
  • Guests are too old & out of touch!!

    I want to like this show and have been a long time listener, but as a Gen Z kid with many friends in the service industry, Joni Balter's comments made me downright nauseous. "Seattle should pay more respect to Starbucks"? Joni Balter should talk about respecting Starbucks to the employees who've been laid off at the Roastery without notice, or all the employees who have been victim to their union-busting practices.

    I wish Week in Review gave more voice to young people and service workers over t... more

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    humanfluke
    United States2 months ago
  • Prefer a balanced panel

    I appreciate the local discussions. I prefer a more balanced panel, please include young people, middle aged, elders and a more varied political perspective.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    TheWatertree
    United States5 months ago
  • A must hear if you want to stay current in Seattle

    Each week the recap of news and events is discussed with thoughtful care and in understandable terms. The staff at KUOW do the best job at keeping the topics interesting and engaging all while explaining their importance to Seattleites.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    earl95
    United States5 months ago
  • Informative and Balanced

    Wonderful show for staying informed about local issues in Washington State that provides balance between Washington’s diverse political perspectives. Highly recommend for people of any political leaning!

    Also, the host has a quick wit and great charisma!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    InternationalPolJunkie
    United States10 months ago
  • Getting weaker on 2025

    I have noticed this year 2 occasions where they sounded so conservative… I don’t always listen, but usually it was a lighthearted discussion. Now they applaud the displacement of unhoused people and let conservatives off the hook just for the sake of being polite! A political pon knows better than economists? Yeah! That executive order will decrease HOUSING FIRST - and no one is noting it. Why? It is better than Death First or Hospital First, which is more expensive.

    Update: “women will be thin... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Palomita40
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners urge more diverse viewpoints and younger voices in panels.
Critics highlight perceived imbalance or echo-chamber tendencies when guests skew strongly left or right.
Listeners praise clear, balanced discussion and practical takeaways for Seattle policy.
Fans enjoy the host's charisma and ability to make policy accessible.

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Week In Review: Howard Schultz, WinCo, and helicopters
Q: What's your take on Howard Schultz's critique of Seattle's business climate?
The panelists acknowledge genuine concerns about taxation and regulation, but they also point to data showing a nuanced view of Seattle's business environment, including ongoing reinvestment and positive local partnerships.
Week in Review: freedom of speech, socialism, and the growth plan
Q: Is that disruptive to the learning environment?
Depends on where you are, right?
Week in Review: freedom of speech, socialism, and the growth plan
Q: What's Seattle voting on today?
They are voting on the comprehensive plan, which includes regulations on housing and tree removal and new neighborhood centers.
Week in Review: freedom of speech, socialism, and the growth plan
Q: What do you think should happen to this principal, this baffled principal?
I think the statement that he made was really standard, democratic type commentary.
Week in Review: Wealth Tax, Door Dash, and Governmental Funding
Q: What are the downsides of growth? What are the benefits of seeing some businesses leave Seattle?
There are downsides to growth, such as crime, congestion, and pollution. However, maintaining a tax base from existing businesses is crucial for funding public services and infrastructure.

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A Friday roundtable that breaks down Seattle's week in news through a mix of journalism, policy analysis, and practical anecdotes. Episodes routinely weigh local politics, housing policy, tax debates, and business climate considerations against real-world impacts on residents, workers, and regional growth. A distinctive strength is the civically minded panel format that blends reporters, policymakers, and business voices to surface multiple viewpoints while keeping complex issues understandable. Notable threads often include how big employers influence city planning, how homelessness solutions intersect with budgeting, and the role of technology and energy in urban policy, all anchored by a witty, approachable host.

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2. Heidi Stuber
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4. Scott Greenstone
5. Claudia Rowe
6. Maren Costa
7. Sandeep Kaushik
8. Rob McKenna

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