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City Cast Seattle
26 days
The Hidden History of Seattle Superheroes, Primary Races To Watch, and the Nuances of Public Safety
Today on the podcast, Jane talks with political consultant Crystal Fincher and contributor Marcus Harrison Green about the most consequential races to watch for the August primaries, including challenges to powerful incumbents and the role of progressive messaging in local politics. Then Marcus shares what motivated him to write his latest piece about surveillance, fear, and public safety policy. And finally, filmmaker Bayan Joonam discusses his documentary about Seattle's real-life superhero Phoenix Jones and what the superhero community reveals about Seattle. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Travel Dundee SIFF FRS Clipper Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
International Examiner
26 days
UW scholar Scott Kurashige traces anti-Asian violence as a recurring pattern at the heart of American history
We know that Asian Americans, like other non-white racial groups, have been victims of violence directed towards them. Not too long ago, we witnessed and experienced a period of widespread Asian hate, which was induced by President Donald Trump when he continually called the Covid 19 virus the “Chinese virus.” It seemed like the violence […] The post UW scholar Scott Kurashige traces anti-Asian violence as a recurring pattern at the heart of American history appeared first on International Examiner.
International Examiner
26 days
Yaminee Patel’s solo show explores South Asian diaspora identity with art works forged from rice, lentils, and beans
Yaminee Patel’s debut solo show, “Rice, Roots, and the Road to Cultural Exploration” at Common Objects in Belltown is a full sensory experience. I was lucky to have visited the gallery on Friday morning before the opening. When I arrived, I was met with a perfume of rice smell — a warm embrace. I was […] The post Yaminee Patel’s solo show explores South Asian diaspora identity with art works forged from rice, lentils, and beans appeared first on International Examiner.
International Examiner
26 days
“Long Take”: newly translated book of essays by Akira Kurosawa offers a personal view of the film legend
Hilarious comments from the sets during film production, private thoughts about great movie directors around the world, opinions about the Japanese movie-going public, and a daughter’s view of daily life with the movie legend, Akira Kurosawa. These are found in “Long Take,” a translation of the original book of essays by film director Akira Kurosawa, […] The post “Long Take”: newly translated book of essays by Akira Kurosawa offers a personal view of the film legend appeared first on International Examiner.
International Examiner
26 days
Surveillance cameras were installed in the CID last spring, here’s how community members feel about them one year later
On the corner of 10th Avenue South and South Jackson Street, a surveillance camera watches over the street near Cory Potts’ Center for Bicycle Repair shop. His shop, he said, once belonged to a Japanese florist who disappeared during World War II with Executive Order 9066 — taken, like over 100,000 others, by a government that […] The post Surveillance cameras were installed in the CID last spring, here’s how community members feel about them one year later appeared first on International Examiner.
City Cast Seattle
27 days
Hantavirus Exposures in King County, an LGBTQ+ Civil Emergency, and a Harrowing Story of AI Extortion
Today on the podcast, Jane is joined by managing editor of Seattle Gay News, Madison Jones, to talk about a tip she received that the city may soon declare a civil emergency for LGBTQ+ refugees fleeing other U.S. states to live in Seattle. Madison explains the kinds of resources a civil emergency grants access to and the circumstances that have led to this moment. Then, producer Sam and contributor Lex Vaughn join for a full rundown on what we know so far about the three King County residents who may have been exposed to hantavirus. And finally, Sam tells Lex and Jane about an AI extortion scam that feels like Taken for 2026. Plus, some helpful ideas for how to avoid similar scams in the future. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Travel Dundee SIFF FRS Clipper Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
International Examiner
27 days
With a pitch-black humor, Pakistani novelist Mohammed Hanif lays bare the crushing power of religion and the authoritarian state
Pakistani writer Mohammed Hanif is known for his subversive, darkly humorous novels that critique Pakistani politics. His first novel A Case of Exploding Mangoes, was long-listed for the Booker and focused on General Zia u-Haq’s death in a plane crash widely believed to be an assassination. In Rebel English Academy, he takes us into the early years […] The post With a pitch-black humor, Pakistani novelist Mohammed Hanif lays bare the crushing power of religion and the authoritarian state appeared first on International Examiner.
International Examiner
27 days
Mastering the masalas: traditional and innovative Indian recipes for the American kitchen
Accessible, humor-filled, and well-illustrated, Heartland Masala is an Indian cookbook that teaches about ingredients and methods. It has been written by a mother-and-son duo. Mother Jyoti, a medical professional, has taught cooking in Kansas for many years. “Be brave,” she says. “Cook Boldly!” Her son, Auyon, a musician and foodie, has joined her in creating a light-hearted book—warm, […] The post Mastering the masalas: traditional and innovative Indian recipes for the American kitchen appeared first on International Examiner.
International Examiner
27 days
Book featuring selected case files from the Chinese Exclusion Act lacks a real historical analysis
Chinese in Washington: The Legacy of the Chinese Exclusion centers on a collection of the Chinese Exclusion Act case files at the National Archives in Seattle. The files comprise information from forms, interrogations, and correspondence of Chinese who went through U.S. Customs as they entered, re-entered or departed from the Ports of Seattle, Port Townsend, and Sumas, Washington; Portal, North Dakota; and Portland, Oregon. This book selects 56 files—out of some 50 thousand—of Chinese from various […] The post Book featuring selected case files from the Chinese Exclusion Act lacks a real historical analysis appeared first on International Examiner.
International Examiner
27 days
Keeping traditions alive at the 23rd annual White Center Cambodian New Year Street Festival
Under warm, sunny skies hundreds gathered in celebration of Cambodian New Year in the heart of White Center, Washington on April 25, 2026. Families celebrated with freshly cooked Cambodian new years dishes, a blessing ceremony by local Cambodian Buddhist monks, traditional dance performances, and soul-cleansing baby powder and water splashes that sent roars of laughs […] The post Keeping traditions alive at the 23rd annual White Center Cambodian New Year Street Festival appeared first on International Examiner.
City Cast Seattle
28 days
Kenji López-Alt Talks Seattle Dining, Industry Scandals, and Girl Dinner
Today on the podcast, Jane is joined by author, chef, and Seattleite Kenji López-Alt. They talk about whether Seattle is a fine-dining town, recent scandals in the larger restaurant scene, what Kenji’s version of a “girl dinner" is, and lots more. Finally, Jane, producer Liam, and executive producer Ashley talk about the latest updates to the menu at Costco and its “calorie-heavy newcomer” dish of chicken strips. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 13th episode: Travel Dundee SIFF FRS Clipper Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
International Examiner
28 days
Finding care that feels like family
Growing up in a multigenerational household in Hong Kong, I watched my mother and aunt rearrange our three-bedroom apartment around my grandparents as they aged. Handrails went into the shower. Adjustable beds replaced the old ones. Eight of us shared that space—crowded, complicated, and never once in question. In Chinese, we have a word for […] The post Finding care that feels like family appeared first on International Examiner.