A mysterious condition can push your blood alcohol level sky-high — even if you haven’t had any drinks. What causes auto-brewery syndrome — and what are the legal and medical implications?
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Why conservative judges think Trump has gone too far
2026-04-21 | 37 min.
Several federal judges have issued opinions saying the Trump administration is flouting the rule of law and the principles of democracy. How effective has the bench been in checking executive power?
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The 'why' behind how we talk
2026-04-17 | 37 min.
An accent doesn’t just tell someone where you are from – but who you are – your cultural background, race, age and class. How the way we talk tells people more than we think.
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Seattle mayor Katie Wilson: The full conversation
2026-04-16 | 1 h 30 min.
On stage before an enthusiastic audience of around 900 Seattleites, Mayor Wilson talks with Meghna about housing and homelessness, and also about what it’s like to be a Democratic Mayor in the time of President Donald Trump.
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Seattle's new socialist mayor has big plans
2026-04-16 | 47 min.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson had no prior political experience. She took over as the city faces an affordability crisis and a homelessness emergency. How's she doing roughly three months into the job?
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