Politics ‘More guns than people': America’s firearm culture Author Thom Hartmann argues that the intent inherent in the concept of “a well regulated militia” was warped in relatively recent years, resulting in an epidemic of gun violence. John O'Brien
Health Alexa can tell if you’re going into cardiac arrest – and then call 911 Researchers at the University of Washington have taught smart devices how to correctly identify the staggered breathing of someone going into cardiac arrest while sleeping. Kim Malcolm Casey Martin
Environment Is catastrophic wild fire and smoke exposure our new normal? Forest fires threaten our region. This PacSci panel discussion considers solutions John O'Brien
Health What are the mental health concerns for international students? International students face lots of pressures. They have to learn to navigate a new culture and education system, far from family and friends. That led one listener to wonder, what's the mental health status of international students? Deborah Wang
Environment Expect more heat-related deaths in Seattle, scientists say The heat this week in Seattle can be dangerous -- but nothing compared to what climate change could bring, according to a new study. Eilís O'Neill
Health Critics question ethics of study on marijuana during pregnancy The University of Washington is reevaluating the ethics of an upcoming study of the effects of marijuana on unborn babies. Ann Dornfeld
Health Dry cleaning (and its toxic process) is on its way out King County wants all the dry cleaners in the county to switch to wet cleaning technology by 2025. The problem is a chemical called perc, for short. Eilís O'Neill
Health Sen. Murray: 'This Supreme Court really concerns me' Kim Malcolm talks with U.S. Senator Patty Murray about the future of Roe v. Wade, and whether Congress should begin impeachment proceedings against President Trump. Kim Malcolm Andy Hurst
Health What happened to the 1,200 Seattle students potentially exposed to hepatitis and HIV? Two months after Neighborcare, a local low-income healthcare provider alerted some 1200 Seattle students about a mishap, parents and students struggle with mixed feelings. Esmy Jimenez
Health Another measles outbreak spreads, this time in Seattle area A seventh person was diagnosed with measles on Tuesday. Paige Browning
