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Readings, debates, lectures from around Seattle, and so much more. Hear fascinating talks by authors, intellectuals, officials and regular folks with important stories recorded live.

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Local journalists reflect on racist media legacies, and paths forward

Local journalists reflect on racist media legacies, and paths forward

‘I got an email being called the N-word just last week as a matter of fact for some of our coverage. I think at the end ... Read more

26 May 2022

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A wild literary ride from rural Vancouver Island to Station Eleven and Sea of Tranquility

A wild literary ride from rural Vancouver Island to Station Eleven and Sea of Tranquility

‘All anybody wanted to talk about was the pandemic, which I resisted for about a week, and then I realized we all need t... Read more

19 May 2022

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Can INTOIT moments bridge our partisan divide? Perhaps, if we seek them out

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