The Vital Role of Public Media in Democracy

This week…

Former Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant is back in the game, and this time she’s running for Congress.

Public media, including stations like KUOW, are facing a funding threat from the Trump administration.

And acclaimed restaurant Canlis has a new executive chef… Big news, he’s a local.

Freelance Science Journalist Jane C. Hu and South Seattle Emerald Founder Marcus Harrison Green are here to break down the week.

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