This week…

A new study shows the average Seattle renter makes about $10,000 less than they need to comfortably afford a one-bedroom apartment.

A “Performative Male Contest” took over Cal Anderson Park.

And Snohomish County may have to say goodbye to a beloved roadside attraction full of rare reptiles.

Author Geraldine DeRuiter and South Seattle Emerald Founder Marcus Harrison Green are here to break down the week.

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This week&hellip;
A new study shows the average Seattle renter makes about $10,000 less than they need to comfortably afford a one-bedroom apartment.
A &ldquo;Performative Male Contest&rdquo; took over Cal Anderson Park.
And Snohomish County may have to say goodbye to a beloved roadside attraction full of rare reptiles.
Author Geraldine DeRuiter and South Seattle Emerald Founder Marcus Harrison Green 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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Seattle Now is KUOW's flagship daily news podcast. Seattle Now brings you quick headlines, smart analysis, and award-winning local news. New episodes every weekday morning and afternoon. Start and end your day with Seattle Now, from KUOW and the NPR Network.

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This week…  A new study shows the average Seattle renter makes about $10,000 less than they need to comfortably afford a one-bedroom apartment.  A “Performative Male Contest” took over Cal Anderson Park.  And Snohomish County may have to say goodbye to a beloved roadside attraction full of rare reptiles.  Author Geraldine DeRuiter and South Seattle Emerald Founder Marcus Harrison Green are here to break down the week.

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