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    Seattle Teachers Strike on First Day of School

    The first day of school didn't happen today in Seattle, the largest district in Washington State with some 53,000 students. Last night, the teachers union voted to go on strike , setting off what could be a bruising battle. Kyle Stoke reports for KPLU , public radio in Seattle.

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    By Warren Olney • Sep 9, 2015 • 6m Listen

    The first day of school didn't happen today in Seattle, the largest district in Washington State with some 53,000 students. Last night, the teachers union voted to go on strike, setting off what could be a bruising battle. Kyle Stoke reports for KPLU, public radio in Seattle.

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    2. 8:37The Deal May Be Done, but the Grandstanding Continues
    3. 42:57Long Live the Queen
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Paul von Zielbauer

      Co-founder of Geezer magazine, former producer for To the Point and Which Way LA?; former reporter for the New York Times

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      Christine Detz

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Kyle Stokes

      KPLU

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    If the Iran Accord Goes Through, What Happens Next?
    1. 1:35Seattle Teachers Strike on First Day of SchoolYou’re reading this
    2. 8:37The Deal May Be Done, but the Grandstanding Continues
    3. 42:57Long Live the Queen
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