Rainy Day History

A teen-produced podcast episode exploring the history of marijuana legalization in Washington state, set in Seattle's Central District.

This episode introduces a museum playlist that explores Seattle's history through music, focusing on indigenous perspectives.

This episode explores Seattle's history during World War II and suburban development through the story of Quincy Jones and his music.

Youth advisors introduce a playlist for a museum exhibit, discussing Seattle's grunge music scene and songs by Alice in Chains and Sir Mix-a-Lot.

This episode explores the history of Seattle authors, focusing on Octavia Butler, Lindy West, and Alyssa Washuda, as part of a teen-produced local history podcast.

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Rainy Day History's 'Booms, Busts, and Billionaires' links Seattle's tech boom to Microsoft, Amazon, and the housing pressures that followed.

Ken Shulman explains how Lambert House connects isolated LGBTQ youth with peers and 100 supportive adult volunteers.

Seattle's Teen Dance Ordinance made all-ages music prohibitively expensive, especially for young hip-hop audiences.

InterIm turned Kingdome opposition into housing, health-clinic funding, social services, and a community garden.

Youth advisors explore Seattle's transit history and the city's aspirations for growth.

This episode explores the 1909 Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, a forgotten world's fair in Seattle, and its impact on the city's development.

This episode explores the history of Seattle's Chinatown International District, focusing on the Chinese-American community and the story of the first Chinese immigrant to Seattle.