Striking, fishing and freezing this week

Bill Radke reviews the week's news with Crosscut's editor-at-large Knute Berger, The Stranger's digital editor Chase Burns, and Joni Balter - host of the Seattle Channel's Civic Cocktail.

Today is May Day - usually a day of rallying for worker and immigrant rights. What does that mean in an age of social distancing? It's also the second month rent is due since people were told to stay at home. Will there be a rent strike, like some politicians have called for?

This week Governor Inslee announced that some outdoor recreation will be reopening on May 5th. However, Washington's stay at home order will be extended past it's original date. How does the Governor decide what stays closed and what can open? And how is that effecting our businesses?

And Seattle has a history of being a little frosty. Is the Seattle Freeze a real thing, and is it actually helping us in this age of social distancing?

Plus, the United States Postal Service isn't doing well. What would happen to our vote by mail system if it went under? And why is the federal government saying they won't support it?

Finally, local artists are finding new ways to reach their audiences. Will artists stick with streaming and other forms of "digital busking" once social distancing is through? Is this the new normal?