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Episode 16: Family Planning May 27, 2020

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In many ways, “family planning” is a misnomer. The “planning” part only goes so far. Even with all the tools at your disposal, a lot of it is mostly out of your control and up to chance. A million little things have to go exactly right to bring life into the world.

Episode 15: The Hardest Hit May 21, 2020

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As the COVID-19 pandemic has unfolded, some clear patterns have emerged. One is that people of color are being affected by this virus at higher rates than white people.

Episode 14: Come To My Window May 14, 2020

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COVID-era isolation affects all of us. And for people with special needs, it brings all sorts of particular challenges, many that can’t be solved with a Zoom call.

Episode 13: Finding Joy May 06, 2020

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There is a lot to worry about right now: our jobs and our health. How will we be able to make next month’s rent or mortgage payment? Then there is the bigger question — will life ever be the same again?

Episode 12: Telling Stories May 01, 2020

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Telling stories live is both the oldest form of entertainment, probably, and a newish thriving art form. In the Pacific Northwest there are a whole range of storytelling series and events. These usually happen in a smallish venue, maybe a coffee shop.

Episode 11: The Counterpunch Apr 24, 2020

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We explore the power of the antibody — a protein that our blood cells make when our body encounters a virus.

Episode 10: Learning As We Go Apr 22, 2020

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Today’s episode: Learning as we go.

Episode 9: Confronting Mortality Apr 16, 2020

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Today’s episode: Confronting Mortality.

Episode 8: The Virus-Eye View Apr 10, 2020

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Today's episode: The Virus-Eye View.