This week…

Gen Z is trying hard to step into the home ownership game. 

Amazon users got outraged over an abridged version of "It's a Wonderful Life." 

And it's the first Casual Friday of 2026, so it's time to set some goals.

Author and blogger Geraldine DeRuiter and Factal Editor Joe Veyera are here to break down the week.

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Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.

This week&hellip;
Gen Z is trying hard to step into the home ownership game.&nbsp;
Amazon users got outraged over an abridged version of "It's a Wonderful Life."&nbsp;
And it's the first Casual Friday of 2026, so it's time to set some goals.
Author and blogger Geraldine DeRuiter and Factal Editor Joe Veyera are here to break down the week.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or<a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback"> leave us feedback online</a>.

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This week…  Gen Z is trying hard to step into the home ownership game.   Amazon users got outraged over an abridged version of "It's a Wonderful Life."   And it's the first Casual Friday of 2026, so it's time to set some goals.  Author and blogger Geraldine DeRuiter and Factal Editor Joe Veyera are here to break down the week.  

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