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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 Seattle Times editorial writer and columnist Claudia Rowe, co-host of Too Beautiful to Live podcast Andrew Walsh, and longtime KIRO radio host Dave Ross.

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Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Reporter and writer Lauryn Bray, Seattle Channel host and producer, co-host of Seattle News, Views and Brews podcast Brian Callanan, and Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Joe Ngu... more

Guest host Mike Lewis discusses the week’s news with Political and public affairs consultant in Seattle who podcasts at Seattle Nice and Blue City Blues Sandeep Kaushik, political analyst and contributing columnist Joni Balter, and former Washington ... more

Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with co-founder and publisher of PubliCola, co-host of Seattle Nice podcast Erica Barnett, lead singer of The Long Winters, host of the Omnibus and Roderick on the Line podcasts John Roderick, and Senior Researche... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Guppy
Senior researcher at the Washington Policy Center; hosts a podcast
Washington Policy Center
Episode: How to (should we?) get static RVs off the streets
Krist Novoselic
Founder of Cascade Party of Washington; former Nirvana bassist
Cascade Party of Washington
Episode: Why does Krist Novoselic want you to picture an owl?
Angela Poe Russell
host, writer and producer
Week In Review / KUOW
Episode: Why a new police chief? Why now?
Andre Sales
interim police chief
Seattle Police Department
Episode: Why a new police chief? Why now?
Ryan Armstrong
Former mayoral and city council candidate; Executive Director of the ZEV Co-op
ZEV Co-op
Episode: Who should get a free lunch?
Maleeha Syed
KUOW Soundside producer
KUOW Soundside
Episode: Who should get a free lunch?
Todd Myers
Washington Policy Center vice president for research
Washington Policy Center
Episode: Who should get a free lunch?
Joni Balter
Political analyst, contributing columnist
Episode: We watched some soccer, so what?
Bob Kettle
Seattle City Council member, District 7
Seattle City Council
Episode: We watched some soccer, so what?

Hosts

Bill Radke
Host with a focus on timely political discussion and daily Seattle politics.
Libby Denkmann
Co-host/regular panelist with policy and media expertise.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 272 ratings
  • Editorial Standards

    In a world where any blowhard influencer can put up a shingle now and call themselves a newsperson, public radio still has journalistic standards. Thank you KUOW!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    queefburglarsixtynine
    United Statesa month ago
  • Analysis beyond the Influencers

    Thanks for not just making things up. I appreciate your reporting on the Barnes situation and your journalists’ breadth of experience. Lots of podcasts are just influencers who hang out their shingle and call themselves news people, so it’s worth giving credit to people doing the hard work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MidBunny
    United Statesa month ago
  • Nothing but whiny centrists and moaning NIMBYs

    I’ve been a listener to Bill Radke’s noon program for the better part of the last decade. I’ve long considered it to be one of the best sources for interesting news about Seattle, but I’ve noticed a saddening phenomenon these last couple of years. More and more the show and the producers have chosen to amplify the voices of people who claim to be democrats while decrying everything that makes up progressivism. And it’s not even that they’re trying to debate the issues. They’re snide. They’re con... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Aaron the Crow Father
    United States2 months ago
  • 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

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    humanfluke
    United States4 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 States7 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners value balanced, informative local coverage with thoughtful guests.
Criticism centers on perceived political balance and guest diversity.
Many enjoy the weekly cadence and the mix of data, anecdotes, and live reporting.
Fans appreciate clear summaries of Seattle issues and the host's engaging style.

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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 weekly roundup that deciphers the week's news through a Seattle lens, combining policy analysis, local politics, and regional culture. Episodes frequently thread together city governance, taxation debates, homelessness policy, public safety, and the role of business and technology in shaping civic life, with occasional forays into national politics or big events like World Cup coverage. Notable strengths include a fast-paced, panel-driven format, a mix of journalists, policymakers, and practitioners, and a knack for translating complex topics into relatable, human-centered discussions. The show is likely a strong fit for listeners who want both context and nuance on local governance, often from multiple viewpoints, and who appreciate bris... more

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