Jeannie Yandel
KUOW
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How the Olympic marmot became Washington's fuzziest state symbol
Washington state is known for its variety of flora and fauna. But there's one animal that doesn't get the same kind of love — the Olympic marmot. → Read More
How fake is that post? This will help you spot deception after the election
In the lead up to the 2020 election, KUOW’s The Record has focused each week on stories and research exploring the power of misinformation locally, disinformation nationally, and what we can do to detect and combat false information online. Here's what we learned. → Read More
This woman stopped 'leaning in' and harnessed her anger instead
Katherine Goldstein is the host of "The Double Shift," a podcast about working moms in America. But before she started her podcast, Goldstein was a huge fan of Sheryl Sandberg’s "Lean In." → Read More
What do you do with a “feminist” when he’s not really a feminist? (And other burning questions, answered.)
Welcome to the first bonus episode of Battle Tactics for Your Sexist Workplace! On this episode, boss tactician Keita H. Williams joins us to answer your questions about how to deal with workplace sexism. All of our bonus episodes are available to listeners who support BTSW and our home, KUOW, by giving a one-time contribution of $20. → Read More
Ready to quit your job? We’ve got tactics for that
Many of us have fantasies of making a dramatic exit from our jobs. That final triumphant showdown with our boss. Strutting down the hallway clutching a box with our possessions, head held high. Kerosene and a lit match thrown behind the shoulder as we leave. → Read More
Why do so many people live in tents and RVs in Seattle?
SoundQs listeners have asked us lots of questions about homelessness. In this episode, we try to answer them. → Read More
The Game of Thrones recap every lady knight feminist needs to read
Warning, spoilers below. → Read More
Bad day at work? Here's how TV, movies can help
Have you ever had a job so bad that you've dreamed of quitting in a major way, like how Peggy Olson did in the AMC drama Mad Men? Our fantasies — and our realities — are influenced by much of what we see in movies and on television, according to Salon TV critic Melanie McFarland. McFarland says that characters like Peggy (and Ripley from the 1986 blockbuster "Aliens" — who McFarland credits as… → Read More
Trolls, how do you decide who to harass online? Wait, Taylor Lorenz already knows
SO MANY of us use social media and the Internet for work. There's just no escaping it. But what happens when online harassment encroaches on your work life? → Read More
Afraid to get angry (or sad or excited) at work? You're probably a woman
We got in touch with experts such as Anne Kreamer, author of the book "It’s Always Personal: Emotion In The New Workplace." We wanted to know: Is getting angry — or sad or happy or excited or irritated — at work really such a terrible thing? Is it even possible to not show emotion at work? And why are women and people of color penalized for emotions when white guys aren't? “Emotion is integral… → Read More
Don’t bring cupcakes to work if you’re a woman
We asked our Battle Tactics Facebook Group if they ever felt pressured to clean up after their coworkers, and it seemed like almost everyone had a story. Here’s a doozy: A dean at a college was interviewing someone for a job, and the applicant asked her to throw away his sandwich wrapper. Why was he eating a sandwich during a job interview in the first place? Good question, but we’re getting off… → Read More
She accused a Democratic darling of assault. Then her career dissolved
f you live in the Seattle area, you know Sarah Schacht’s work. She’s behind those easy-to-read food-safety ratings in every restaurant: smiley faces that tell you about the food safety there. Sarah advocated for those ratings by telling about her experiences contracting E. coli twice at Seattle restaurants. Now she’s highlighting another problem, one that’s shadowed her for a decade. On this… → Read More
She accused a Democratic darling of assault. Then her career dissolved
f you live in the Seattle area, you know Sarah Schacht’s work. She’s behind those easy-to-read food-safety ratings in every restaurant: smiley faces that tell you about the food safety there. Sarah advocated for those ratings by telling about her experiences contracting E. coli twice at Seattle restaurants. Now she’s highlighting another problem, one that’s shadowed her for a decade. On this… → Read More
Mamas, raise your hand if you've pumped in a closet or bathroom stall
On this episode of Battle Tactics For Your Sexist Workplace, Eula and Jeannie start by talking with KUOW's Isolde Raftery about what it was like to be relegated to a closet to pump upon returning to work after her son was born. → Read More
Help! My coworkers don't take me seriously
With the help of PR pro Kieta Williams, we responded to some of those listeners. For starters, here's a question from Joanne: I am naturally an upbeat, outgoing and bubbly person. People always assume that because I am so upbeat and bubbly, I must be an idiot. For the record, I have a bachelors degree, masters degree, and graduate professional certificate, and I'm only 29. However, because I am… → Read More
How does an Army Ranger end up robbing a Tacoma bank?
Jeannie Yandel speaks with Ben Blum about his new book "Ranger Games: A Story of Soldiers, Family, and Inexplicable Crime." The book tells the story of his → Read More
Picking our fruit, women endure daily sexual harassment
More women are speaking out about sexual abuse and harassment as part of the renewed #MeToo movement. But for the women picking the fruits and vegetables → Read More
State of the Union Address with reporter notes
The Capitol Rotunda is seen with the statue of George Washington on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, ahead of the State of the Union address by President Donald Trump. → Read More
LIVE: State of the Union Address with reporter notes
The Capitol Rotunda is seen with the statue of George Washington on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, ahead of the State of the Union address by President Donald Trump. → Read More
#MeToo has us asking: What's next?
Today on The Record we're looking at the #MeToo and Time's Up movements here in Washington state. How did we get here and what we can do next? → Read More