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Deeper Dive with Kim Shepard

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Northwest Newsradio’s Kim Shepard often gets lost in conversation. Join this Deeper Dive into the fascinating people, surprising events, ingenious technologies and whatever else

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Silent Fallout

August 6th marks the 79 years since an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima.

At 8:16 in the morning, approximately 70-thousand people died simultaneously and another 70-thousand would perish in the following months.

But, that wasn't the only fallout from the world's nuclear activities.

The documentary film "Silent Fallout" from accredited Japanese director Hideaki reveals the untold stories of the victims of nuclear testing in America and the account of one mother who risked her career to expose the dangers of radiation poisoning.

"Silent Fallout" will be featured at the Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action in Poulsbo on August 17th.

 
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Safe Horse Rescue: Autumn’s Journey

The goal of any animal rescue organization is to help their charges return to the happy, healthy individuals that nature intended them to be.

It's a mission that the volunteers at SAFE Horse Rescue in Redmond have successfully completed more than 300 times over the past couple of decades.

So, when they took Autumn off the trailer, they had no idea they would wind up with a life-or-death dilemma like they had never faced before.

Now, Autumn is on another trailer.  She's on her way to meet a new herd, where she'll get to live out the rest of her life as far away from people as she can get.

 

 
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Permeable Pavement

A few years ago, scientists at Washington State University and the University of Washington discovered just how dangerous tire chemicals can be when they break down and make it into storm water runoff.

Now, there's a new round of research that offers some hope for tackling this problem with what's called "Permeable Pavement."

WSU Permeable Pavement Resources

King County: Natural Drainage Solutions

EPA: Soak up the Rain/Permeable Pavement

 
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Black Black Friday

Holiday shoppers are being asked to double down on their Black Friday shopping this year, by participating in Black Black Friday.  It's a movement meant to empower Seattle's Black-owned businesses by bringing the entire community on board.

On this episode of Deeper Dive, Tess Thomas, founder and owner of Emma's BBQ, and Laura Clise, founder and CEO of Intentionalist, share how they're working together to uplift other Black-owned businesses.

 
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Calling all Cybersecurity Warriors!

Our country's national defense starts right here at home.

The White House is putting out a call to action around Cybersecurity urging organizations around the country to ramp up support for the next generation of the cyber workforce.

Kemba Walden is the Acting Director of Cybersecurity at the White House. She's in Seattle this week meeting with local tech, business and community leaders to rally the troops and get them focused on the future.

 

National Cybersecurity Strategy

 

Cybersecurity Call to Action

 

CISA: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

 
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Veterinary Co-op

A Seattle veterinarian is turning her back on offers of a corporate buyout. Dr. Cherri Trusheim is offering her business to her employees instead.

Urban Animal will soon be the nation's first employee-owned Veterinary Co-op, thanks in part to the guidance of The Cooperative Way.

https://www.thecooperativeway.coop/

https://urbananimalnw.com/

https://ncbaclusa.coop/

 
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FTC v Amazon

U.S. regulators and 17 states are suing Amazon over allegations the e-commerce behemoth abuses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices on and off its platform, overcharge sellers and stifle competition.

The lawsuit is the result of a years-long investigation into the company's businesses and one of the most significant legal challenges brought against it in its nearly 30-year history.

ABC Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski joins Kim Shepard to consider the implications.

 
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Seattle's Pickle over Pickleball

With Pickleball and Tennis using the same courts, players have to get up bright and early if they hope to secure a place to play.

The city of Seattle is adding striping to existing courts to try and appease Pickleballers. But, the players say they're tired of having to contend with Tennis players. They want more dedicated courts of their own.

I checked in with Rachel Schulkin at the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation to see how they're handling the growing demand.

 
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Humane Borders

While the battles over border barriers are waged in the halls of congress and in the court of public opinion, there are very different conversations happening along the border itself.

Laurie Cantillo is a board member with Humane Borders, whose mission is to create a just and humane environment along America's southern border.

In addition to maintaining water stations for travelers, the group is working to dispel myths around immigration.

 
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Burt 'Walking' Mann

100 year old North Bend resident Burt Mann has been walking the streets of this East King County town for decades.

After he was named Citizen of the Year in 2018, with a bench dedicated in his honor, Burt created a community garden around it.

But, it would take the whole community to see Burt's vision bloom.

 
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