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• When History Podcasts Get Speculative: Mike Duncan Explores the Martian Revolution

  By Ben Coleman| Reactor Verified There’s an invisible community living among you. Writers, journalists, professional academics and amateur students of history and political science, and many others, all united by a single overlapping point of interest. Mention one of several now-obscure historical figures in casual conversation—Talleyrand, for example, or Admiral Kolchak—and they’ll nod knowingly. To confirm your suspicions, simply play a few key bars from Haydn’s “Oxford Symphony” and all will be revealed.

  By Ben Coleman · Reactor

  Dec. 03, 2024

• What Happens at a Shrek Rave?

  By Ben Coleman| The Stranger Verified I arrived at Shrek Rave promptly, at the listed start time of 8 pm, because I thought it would be good rave etiquette. I’ve never been to a rave before, but I have seen the movie Shrek, as well as some of the 2001 fantasy film’s various sequels and spinoffs. While I enjoy silly Scottish accents as much as the next fellow and a good deconstructionist fairy tale more than most, my Shrek knowledge is best described as middling.

  By Ben Coleman · The Stranger

  Dec. 20, 2023

• When History Podcasts Get Speculative: Mike Duncan Explores the Martian Revolution

  By Ben Coleman| Reactor Verified There’s an invisible community living among you. Writers, journalists, professional academics and amateur students of history and political science, and many others, all united by a single overlapping point of interest. Mention one of several now-obscure historical figures in casual conversation—Talleyrand, for example, or Admiral Kolchak—and they’ll nod knowingly. To confirm your suspicions, simply play a few key bars from Haydn’s “Oxford Symphony” and all will be revealed.

  By Ben Coleman · Reactor

  Dec. 03, 2024

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The Stranger

The Stranger is an alternative weekly newspaper based in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1991 by Tim Keck and Dan Savage, it has established itself as a key media outlet in the city, focusing on local news, arts, and culture. Recently, it was acquired by Noisy Creek, a company co-founded by Brady Walkinshaw and Rob Crocker, while Index Newspapers retains a minority stake. The Stranger publishes both print and online content, offering extensive coverage of Seattle's cultural scene, including reviews, interviews, and event listings. It provides comprehensive listings of local events, concerts, and performances, catering to a diverse audience interested in the city's vibrant arts and culture. Under new ownership, The Stranger aims to maintain its editorial independence while enhancing its resources to support journalists and improve its content offerings.