KUOW Shorts
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Discover original short-run audio series produced by KUOW, Seattle’s NPR news station. KUOW Shorts is created in collaboration with local journalists, artists, storytellers, and community members.
We’d love to hear from your feedback and story ideas. For feedback on our first series "Subtext," you can email Bill directly at bradke@kuow.org, or send us a text at 206-926-9955.
Episodes
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A rare cactus takes root
Jessica Rubenacker collects plants. Lots of plants.
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A garment unveils an identity
A chador garment worn by some Muslim women is usually black. Not Anida Yoeu Ali's. Her chador is red and sparkly.
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Introducing The Blue Suit
In a world full of stuff, what is worth keeping? What do we treasure? Explore modern-day heirlooms with The Blue Suit, a new KUOW podcast hosted and created by PNW poet Shin Yu Pai.
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Subtext listeners tell us why this show was only built on 'half a concept'
For our final episode, Subtext listeners reckon with the costs of staying silent versus speaking up, and one listener shares a tactic for having tough conversations in a meaningful way. And Bill has a realization about the concept behind the series: It was missing something important from the beginning.
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Helping psychologically wounded veterans break the silence
Seattle novelist Shawn Wong helps traumatized veterans find their voices and in his own writing, he tries to understand the silences.
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Social Silence and Mad Pride
The more things go unsaid, the more they stay the same.
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What “Body Positivity” Doesn’t Tell You
How do you love your body when it – and society – don’t seem to love you back?
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Let your wristband speak for you: Subtext
If you don’t feel like discussing your immune system, or your feelings about hugs, you could put a piece of colored silicone around your wrist.
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Seattle author urges us to get 'fearlessly curious' with our adversaries
Monica Guzmán gives us tools to have those awkward conversations.
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Introducing “Subtext,” a new series hosted by Bill Radke
Welcome to KUOW Shorts, a new podcast feed of short-run audio series produced by KUOW. Our first series is called “Subtext: What Goes Unsaid.” Join host Bill Radke for conversations about the things we usually don't say out loud. Bill will chat with guests navigating difficult discussions, ideas and divides … and offer solutions for how we might all communicate better with each other and ourselves. Episodes start Monday, May 23.
