Politics Podcast | Inside one powerful lobbying group influencing WA laws Politics reporter Joseph O’Sullivan details The Association of Washington Cities' sway over the Legislature. by Sara Bernard / June 21, 2023
News Podcast | A decades-old solution to chronic homelessness in Yakima Reporter Mai Hoang discusses the growing issue in Central Washington and the efforts to build permanent supportive housing. by Sara Bernard / June 14, 2023
Equity Podcast | Supporting girls' education in Afghanistan As the Taliban tightens restrictions, Marnie Gustavson's nonprofit finds workarounds. Reporter Hal Bernton shares the WA native's history of advocacy. by Sara Bernard / May 31, 2023
Politics Podcast | What’s at stake in Seattle’s City Council race With 45 candidates vying for a district seat, a lot could shift this fall. Crosscut reporter Josh Cohen talks it through. by Sara Bernard / May 24, 2023
Investigations Podcast | Bikes become a go-to instrument for police enforcement In Seattle and across the country, police have adopted the use of bikes for crowd control. It’s become big business and a big concern. by Sara Bernard / May 17, 2023
Politics Podcast | How bills on guns, housing and abortion passed in WA Crosscut politics reporter Joseph O’Sullivan and Axios reporter Melissa Santos break down the biggest developments from the 2023 legislative session. by Sara Bernard / May 10, 2023
Investigations Podcast | How pandemic relief became a fraud frenzy in Washington Emergency actions put money in the hands of struggling small businesses — and opened the door for some scammers. Brandon Block shares his reporting. by Sara Bernard / May 3, 2023
Equity Podcast | Can higher ed diversify without affirmative action? Reporter Andrew Engelson discusses WA's 1998 ban of the practice, and what UW has done since to increase racial equity on campus. by Sara Bernard / April 19, 2023
Environment Podcast | Who owns the trees outside your window? Crosscut reporter Hannah Weinberger discusses the Seattle policy that many homeowners didn't even know existed. by Sara Bernard / April 12, 2023
Equity Podcast | The effort to ease an Indigenous housing crisis Crosscut reporter Luna Reyna discusses how housing inequities affect the Suquamish Tribe and how federal funds could help provide affordable options. by Sara Bernard / April 5, 2023