The Pig War That Almost Was
A border conflict between the U.S. and Britain, combined with the ambitions of a future Confederate general, almost turned the Salish Sea into a war zone.
The official podcast companion to the Cascade PBS video series Mossback’s Northwest, Mossback features stories and factoids that were left on the cutting room floor, along with critical analysis from co-host Knute Berger.
Knute Berger
Knute “Mossback” Berger is an editor-at-large and host of "Mossback’s Northwest" at Cascade PBS. He writes about politics and regional heritage.
Stephen Hegg
Stephen is formerly a senior video producer at Crosscut and KCTS 9. He specialized in arts and culture, and produced Mossback’s Northwest and Crosscut NOW.
When Wyatt Earp Came to Seattle
There was money to be had during the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 1890s. And the infamous lawman knew how to get it.
The Singing Protest of Paul Robeson
The accomplished actor, athlete and singer was an outspoken leftist, which made him a target in mid-1900s America.
Exploring the Life of Roald Amundsen
The famed Arctic explorer thrived when times were tough, and they were often tough.
The Portal at the Panama Hotel
The Seattle landmark is best known for its connection to the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II — but it has more stories to tell.