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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 news editor Vivian McCall, writer at the Washington Observer Jonathan Martin, and Seattle Times editorial board editor Alex Fryer.

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Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Seattle City Councilmember, District 2, Eddie Lin, host, writer and producer Angela Poe Russell, and political analyst and contributing columnist Joni Balter.

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Guest host Mike Lewis discusses the week's news with lead singer of The Long Winters, host of the Omnibus, and Roderick on the Line podcasts John Roderick, political and public affairs consultant in Seattle who podcasts at Seattle Nice and Blue City ... more

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Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Reporter and writer Lauryn Bray, Seattle Times City Hall reporter David Kroman, and Washington Policy Center Senior Researcher Paul Guppy.

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Recent Guests

Eddie Lin
Seattle City Council member, District Two
Seattle City Council
Episode: Week In Review: Starbucks, data centers, and back to the office
John Roderick
Lead singer of The Long Winters; host of The Omnibus and Roderick on the Line
Public figure / musician
Episode: Week In Review: encampments, Winco, and phones in schools
Claudia Rowe
Seattle Times editorial board member and columnist
The Seattle Times
Episode: Week in Review: income tax, jobs, and gambling
Todd Myers
Vice President for Research
Washington Policy Center
Episode: Week in Review: income tax, jobs, and gambling
Matthew Avery Sutton
Washington State University history professor; author of Chosen Land, How Christianity Made America and Americans Remade Christianity
Washington State University
Episode: Week in Review bonus episode: a conversation with Matthew Avery Sutton
Erica Barnett
Co-founder and publisher of PubliCola; co-host of Seattle Nice podcast
PubliCola
Episode: Week in Review: light rail, Sonics, and surveillance
Dave Ross
Former broadcaster, long-time Seattle media figure
KUOW/retired broadcaster
Episode: Week in Review: light rail, Sonics, and surveillance
Ann Davison
Former Seattle City Attorney
Self
Episode: Week in Review: surveillance cameras, new laws, and polyamory
Shauna Sowersby
Seattle Times state politics reporter
Seattle Times
Episode: Week in Review: taxes, SPD and ICE, and press passes

Host

Bill Radke
Host of KUOW's Week In Review, offering insights and fostering discussions on local and political issues with a mix of humor and critical analysis.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 262 ratings
  • 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 States3 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 States3 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 States7 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 States9 months ago
  • Good Germans

    Can you please stop hosting transphobic bigots? I don’t think you all would find it acceptable for literally any other minority, but you brought on Saul Gamoran to say that transgender people do not exist. He’s a bigot; you knew it before you brought him on and you definitely ought to know it now.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    JaneDoeforallyouknow
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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

Listeners appreciate the informative and relevant discussions on local issues that frequently engage a variety of perspectives, including those on the left and some center-right views.
There are concerns about the balance of political perspectives, with calls for more representation across the political spectrum to avoid appearing as an echo chamber.
The charismatic hosting by Bill Radke is often praised for bringing levity and humanity to serious topics, making the content enjoyable while staying informative.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#241
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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.
Week in Review: budget, rent caps, and Tesla tax
Q: Do you think the EV emissions tax will be singled out against Tesla?
Yes, it seems likely that the proposed tax will predominantly affect Tesla due to its unique status in the market.

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What is Week In Review about and what kind of topics does it cover?

An engaging examination of pressing news and political events, this podcast brings together a rotating panel of local experts each week to analyze recent happenings in Seattle and Washington State. Features include in-depth discussions on a variety of timely topics ranging from taxation policies and political elections to climate initiatives and public safety, while also spotlighting the impact of major corporations and local governance on community dynamics. The format often combines humor and wit with serious commentary, making it accessible and relevant to listeners invested in civic issues.

Unique for its focus on nuanced local discussions amidst a complex political landscape, the podcast fosters a mix of viewpoints, though it has rece... more

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