Supporting Girls’ Education in Afghanistan
As the Taliban tightens restrictions, Marnie Gustavson's nonprofit finds workarounds. Reporter Hal Bernton shares the WA native's history of advocacy.
Northwest Reports takes listeners a little deeper into the stories that shape Washington state through in-depth, limited series.
Sara Bernard
Sara Bernard is a senior podcast producer and host of Northwest Reports at Cascade PBS. She also produces Mossback and Your Last Meal. She was previously the host/producer of This Changes Everything.
Maleeha Syed
Maleeha Syed is a podcast producer and the co-host of Northwest Reports. She previously worked as the Cascade PBS communities reporter and as a staff reporter at the Burlington Free Press in Vermont.
What’s at Stake in the Seattle City Council Races
With 45 candidates vying for a district seat, a lot could shift this fall. Crosscut reporter Josh Cohen talks it through.
How Bikes Became Instruments of Police Enforcement
Seattle was an early adopter of the use of bicycles in law enforcement — especially as a form of crowd control. The SPD first put cops on bikes in 1987, but the “Battle of Seattle” WTO protests in 1999 began an era of more aggressive tactics.
The Assault Weapons Ban and More From the WA Legislative Session
Crosscut politics reporter Joseph O’Sullivan and Axios reporter Melissa Santos break down the biggest developments from the 2023 legislative session.
Why Pandemic Relief Set Off a Fraud Frenzy
Emergency actions put money in the hands of struggling small businesses — and opened the door for some scammers.