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The Newsfeed: Trans Seattleites still struggle to update passports
Though a federal judge blocked a Trump order requiring birth sex on federal IDs, some still find it difficult to update their documents.
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Paris Jackson is the host of The Newsfeed. She’s an Emmy Award-winning journalist who's spent more than 15 years in commercial television and public media.
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Harvard historian discusses brainwashing in the digital age
In a live taping of Radiolab, co-host Latif Nasser and guest Rebecca Lemov discuss prominent examples of indoctrination and their modern implications.
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The Newsfeed: WA’s new rent stabilization law draws mixed reaction
House Bill 1217, which established annual rent caps for the first time in state history, came after years of mobile homeowner organizing and advocacy.
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Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson defend claims on Biden’s decline
In a live taping of ‘The Gist’ podcast, the authors of “Original Sin” — a book questioning the former president’s health — share their findings.
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The Newsfeed: A look back at the 2025 Cascade PBS Ideas Festival
The May event hosted conversations on the harms of big tech; the First Amendment during Trump 2.0; America’s growing global isolation; and more.