The Record

Latest Episodes:

Facing the Mountain, by Daniel James Brown Jun 14, 2021

Show notes

In February 1942 the U.S. government began the forced relocation of 120 thousand Japanese Americans to remote relocation camps where they were captive for two years. Despite this treatment, there were many Japanese Americans who joined the military to fight in World War Two.

We Hereby Refuse, by Frank Abe and Tamiko Nimura Jun 14, 2021

Show notes

Japanese Americans complied when evicted from their homes in World War II -- but many refused to submit to imprisonment in American concentration camps without a fight.

How one Washington man brought big tech to court Jun 14, 2021

Show notes

Facebook says they aren't selling political ads in Washington because of our rigorous transparency law. But people like Zach Wurtz, whose job it is to track those ads, are saying otherwise. So he did what he could - he took Facebook to court. Small claims court. It didn't quite go to plan. Plus, two discussion on the role of Japanese Americans during World War Two. As prisoners, soldiers, and contentious objectors.

Why herons need habitat helpers Jun 10, 2021

Show notes

Every year blue herons make their nests along the water in Ballard. And every year the Heron Habitat Helpers are there to assist.

Will Washington ever pay its student athletes? Jun 10, 2021

Show notes

Slowly, state after state has been allowing college athletes to profit financially from their popularity. Yesterday a US Senate Committee heard testimony that could help guide a nationwide law that lets athletes get paid. The chair of that committee is Washington Senator Maria Cantwell.

Why Washington’s incarcerated population is shrinking Jun 10, 2021

Show notes

Washington state prisons have been full for decades. But that's changing. Now, about 1 of every 5 prison beds is empty. Because of Covid, criminal justice reforms, and budget cuts. What kind of assistance do people need when they’re released from prison early? And will we continue to see Washington prisons shrink?

Transforming a photo essay into a musical Jun 10, 2021

Show notes

Last year, Marian Mohamed made a photo essay about being her family's designated grocery runner. Now that set of photos has been turned into a musical by the Fifth Avenue Theater.

Great blue herons have made their home at the Ballard Locks Jun 10, 2021

Show notes

Every year blue herons make their nests along the water in Ballard. And every year the Heron Habitat Helpers are there to assist. Ross Reynolds spoke to two of those volunteer helpers last week - father daughter pair Mike and Linda Marsh about why they spend their time helping blue herons. Plus, why prison populations are decreasing, if college athletes will ever be paid in Washington, and a radioactive musical.

This man is still waiting for a state psychiatric bed in WA state Jun 09, 2021

Show notes

In Washington state, a person can be arrested and found not competent to stand trial because of mental health issues. Thereafter, they languish in jail, waiting for a state psychiatric bed. A 2018 court settlement was supposed to end this cycle KUOW's Austin Jenkins tells the story of one young man in southwest Washington and how this problem has persisted and worsened through the pandemic

Being delusional can be a good thing Jun 09, 2021

Show notes

We can try are best not to be delusional and orient a 'true' reality for ourselves, but what if it's a good thing? Host of Hidden Brain Shankar Vedantam says that self-deception can boost your success and well-being.Ross Reynolds spoke with Shankar Vedantam about his new book "Useful Delusions."

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

The Record

Related Podcasts

1

2

3

4

5

6