
Week In Review
Host Bill Radke and guests make sense of the week's news. New episode every Friday.
Latest episodes

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Jul 18, 2025 • 55min
Week in Review: protests, Denny Blaine Park, and crime
Rob McKenna, former Washington State Attorney General, shares his legal insights on recent protests and arrests linked to immigration enforcement. Ron Davis, political and tech consultant, dives into the clash of public nudity laws and community standards in Seattle. The duo also tackles the surprisingly positive drop in crime rates in the city, challenging common perceptions. Finally, they discuss the looming funding crisis in public media, emphasizing the necessity of local support to keep vital initiatives alive.

Jul 11, 2025 • 51min
Week in Review: Wealth Tax, Door Dash, and Governmental Funding
Bill Radke discusses the week's news with Stranger staff writer Vivian McCall, Seattle Channel host and producer Brian Callanan, and former Port of Seattle commissioner and Washington state gubernatorial candidate Bill Bryant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 27, 2025 • 52min
Week in Review: politics, digital kiosks, and forest sales
Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with former Washington state Attorney General Rob McKenna, political analyst and contributing columnist Joni Balter, and co-host of the Too Beautiful to Live podcast Andrew Walsh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jun 20, 2025 • 51min
Week in Review: protests, affordable housing, and taxes
Reuven Carlyle, a former Washington State legislator and founder of Earth Finance, joins Paul Guppy from the Washington Policy Center and Lex Vaughn, editor of The Needling. They delve into the emotional weight of nationwide protests against immigration policies and analyze the Seattle affordable housing crisis, stressing the need for humane eviction processes. The trio debates the relationship between taxation and housing affordability, critiquing public leaders for overlooking tax burdens. They wrap up with light-hearted takes on community events and the humorous side of local issues.

Jun 13, 2025 • 52min
Week in Review: protests, landlords, and little homes
Bill Radke discusses the week's news with writer/editor Sarah Anne Lloyd, Seattle Times David Kroman, and Washington Policy Center's David Boze. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jun 6, 2025 • 51min
Week in Review: Kshama Sawant, Cathy Moore, and John Arthur Wilson
Host Bill Radke chats with Joni Balter, a savvy political analyst, Scott Greenstone, a keen politics reporter, and Rian Watt, former Urbanist Executive Director. They tackle the intriguing candidacy of Kshama Sawant, dissecting the evolving political landscape in Seattle. The group candidly discusses ethics controversies, recent council member resignations, and the fallout from serious allegations against a King County candidate. They also explore transportation challenges and housing density debates, blending insight with humor throughout their lively conversation.

May 30, 2025 • 51min
Week in Review: Mayday USA, park safety and Starbucks
Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with The Seattle Times' Alex Fryer, Commute Seattle’s Alex Hudson, and Center for Latino Leaderships Maia Espinoza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 23, 2025 • 52min
Week in Review: state budget, city politics, and fentanyl
Guest host Gabriel Spitzer discusses the week’s news with The Seattle Times' David Kroman, Opportunity Institute’s Alexis Mansanarez, and political and public affairs consultant Sandeep Kaushik.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 16, 2025 • 52min
Week in Review: birthright citizenship, Microsoft, and mushrooms
Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with The Stranger’s Nathalie Graham, Geekwire’s Mike Lewis, and for Washington state Attorney General Rob McKenna.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 9, 2025 • 52min
Week In Review: UW protests, Rent Limits, and Clergy Reporting Mandates
Bill Radke discusses the week's news with KUOW's Dyer Oxley, Gamoran Legal Consulting's Saul Gamoran, and PubliCola's Erica C. Barnett See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.