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Your Take on News

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Friday, November 13 at 10:00 a.m. on "Weekday"
Once again it is Friday. What stories caught your attention? What hasn't been covered enough? Is there anything that really made your blood boil? The news is more than the mainstream headlines. Don't let the media choose all the topics. What is your take on the news?

Taylor Branch: The Clinton Tapes

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0800

Thursday, November 12 at 8:00 p.m. on "Speakers' Forum"
At the invitation of his old friend Bill Clinton, Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Taylor Branch made 79 White House visits between 1993 and 2001 to record the president's private insights on his two terms in office. Branch's book based on those conversations is "The Clinton Tapes: Wrestling History With the President."

The Floating World: What Flotsam Teaches Us About the Ocean

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Thursday, November 12 at 10:00 a.m. on "Weekday"
The seventh tennis shoe clad foot washed onto the B.C. shore recently. Where are the feet coming from? Scientists learn a lot about the ocean from the flotsam drifting on the currents. What are the latest discoveries? Trash also congregates in five ocean garbage patches. What can be done? What have you found?

Former CIA Analyst Ray McGovern on Torture

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800

Thursday, November 12 at 9:00 a.m. on "Weekday"
"Something evil has seeped into the soul of our nation," writes Ray McGovern, a CIA analyst for 27 years. McGovern is outraged by the CIA's use of torture and frustrated at American citizens for being complacent. He urges the current government to stop torturing detainees once and for all.

Special: Vinyl Cafe Veterans Day Special

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0800

Wednesday, November 11 at 2:00 p.m. on "KUOW Presents"
Join host Stuart McLean and musical guest Jill Barber for a Remembrance Day Special. Stuart tells us that every year at this time, he honors one Canadian soldier – a man he never met.

Special - Coming Home: A History of War Veterans

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800

Wednesday, November 11 at 12:00 p.m. on "The Conversation"
Veteran reporter Ross Reynolds hosts this fast–paced news call–in program covering current topics and issues of the day, from politics to breaking news. Always engaging and informative – a radio forum where listeners speak directly with experts on news–oriented topics. What does it sound like? Listen to some memorable moments.

Malalai Joya on Afghanistan's Big Lie

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Wednesday, November 11 at 10:00 a.m. on "Weekday"
Malalai Joya was the youngest person ever elected to Afghanistan's parliament. She was later suspended for calling out the war criminals serving with her. Joya says Afghanistan's democracy is a big lie and America's involvement is making things worse. Also, Vaughn Palmer joins us with the latest news from Canada.

The Four Amigos on Minority Rights Activism

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800

Wednesday, November 11 at 9:00 a.m. on "Weekday"
The Four Amigos — Larry Gossett, Roberto Maestas, Bob Santos and the late Bernie Whitebear — are known for their minority rights activism. Their fight for social justice and civil rights resulted in prominent social service organizations. Today, the gang reflects on minority activism in Seattle and what still needs to be done.

Greendays Gardening Panel: Planting Trees

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Tuesday, November 10 at 10:00 a.m. on "Weekday"
Now's the perfect time to plant new trees. Which trees are right for your property? How big a hole should you dig? How tall will they grow? "Weekday's" panel of gardening experts will walk you through the process of planting trees.

What Violence Tells Us: A Conversation With Journalist Mark Danner

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800

Tuesday, November 10 at 9:00 a.m. on "Weekday"
Journalist Mark Danner was nearly killed during the Haitian coup of 1987. He witnessed the aftermath of the "marketplace massacre" in Sarajevo. He also released vital information on the authorization of torture during the Iraq war. Today, Danner discusses episodes of violence and what it teaches us about the world we live in.

Will it Ever be Over? Health Care Reform Update

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Monday, November 9 at 10:00 a.m. on "Weekday"
Will there be a health care reform bill to sign into law by the end of this year? What will be in it? We'll get an update from our panel of experts.

Jack Nisbet and the Natural History of the Northwest

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800

Monday, November 9 at 9:00 a.m. on "Weekday"
The Douglas Fir is one of the most recognizable and prevalent trees in the Pacific Northwest, but do you know who it's named after? Writer, historian and naturalist Jack Nisbet does! He joins us in the studio to discuss his newest book, "The Collector: David Douglas and the Natural History of the Northwest."

Memorial for Vancouver Soldier Killed in Afghanistan

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Monday, November 9 on KUOW
This morning we take a moment to remember a Northwest soldier who was recently killed in Afghanistan. October marked the deadliest month for American soldiers in Afghanistan since the war started. The casualties include 10 soldiers based at Fort Lewis who were killed by roadside bombs. Tomorrow, the military holds memorial services for several of these soldiers. Among them...

Rebooting the Brain

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800

Saturday, November 7 at 12:00 p.m. on "KUOW Presents"
Every single thing you do each day is controlled by your brain. Few of us of ever think about that, but a brain injury can turn the simplest activity into a profound experience. Maria Ross and her husband moved to Seattle from San Francisco early in late 2007. A few months later, she collapsed and almost died from a hemorrhaged aneurysm. In recovery, she learned more about...

Finding an Artistic Balance, the Making of Booker T. and Horror School

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0800

Friday, November 6 at 2:00 p.m. on "KUOW Presents"
Pacific Northwest Ballet's Director's Choice program features a mix of traditional and daring dance. It gives good idea of how the Northwest's balances artistic vision and the budget. Later, Booker T. and the MG's created the sound of Stax records and much of the 1970s. He shares his story. Then, keeping hand crafted movie effects alive in horror films.

A Handbook for American Muslim Teens and a Technology to End Global Warming

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800

Friday, November 6 at 12:00 p.m. on "The Conversation"
Former Microsoft technology chief Nathan Myhrvold says we could reverse global climate change by pumping liquid sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere. We could use a hose lifted more than 15 miles into the atmosphere using helium–filled balloons. It would dim the sun just enough to reduce or reverse global warming.

Your Take on News

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Friday, November 6 at 10:00 a.m. on "Weekday"
Once again it is Friday. Time to talk over the week's news. What stories caught your attention? What hasn't been covered enough? What makes your blood really boil? What's your take on the news?

The Swine Flu Revealed

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800

Friday, November 6 at 9:00 a.m. on "Weekday"
Many of us have questions about the H1N1 swine flu. What are swine flu symptoms? Is death a possibility for everyone? What treatment should you give yourself, or a child? Can you take the regular flu shot and the H1N1 vaccine at the same time? Today, everything you ever wanted to know about the swine flu.

Army Corps Reduces Green River Flood Risk

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Friday, November 6 on KUOW
The Army Corps of Engineers says that recent repairs at the Howard Hanson Dam have greatly reduced the flood risk in the Green River valley.

David Domke: The Journalism Revolution Is Now

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0800

Thursday, November 5 at 8:00 p.m. on "Speakers' Forum"
Journalism is a vastly different world these days. Print papers are closing. Blogs are dominating. But David Domke isn't crying. He says the public is actually now more engaged in news than ever before! He says current political debates are more dynamic and robust than ever. Journalism? The revolution is here.

Alice Kaderlan Dance Review: Dance Out of the Comfort Zone

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0800

Thursday, November 5 at 2:00 p.m. on "KUOW Presents"
Many of the dancers who work in the Puget Sound area are trained in an art form with roots in the 19th century. But audiences live in the 21st century. To keep dance alive and interesting, many companies in the region are expanding the boundaries of classical and other dance forms. But that can be risky. Seattle dance critic Alice Kaderlan is seeing many local dance companies...

Winning the War, Losing the Peace, Growing Up Solar and Risky Dance

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0800

Thursday, November 5 at 2:00 p.m. on "KUOW Presents"
Ali Allawi was part of the Iraqi Governing Council in 2003 and 2004. He resigned his position because he was frustrated by the political infighting. He shares an Iraqi perspective on the U.S. war. Later, a family that's been solar powering since the 1960s. Then, Alice Kaderlan recommends local dance performances that take risks that pay off.

Tacoma Mayor's Race, Poker's Life Lessons, and Retirement? What Retirement?

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800

Thursday, November 5 at 12:00 p.m. on "The Conversation"
Richard Nixon funded his first campaign with money he won in poker. Barack Obama forged political alliances over the poker table. Jim McManus says it's no surprise because the skills of poker are key skills for political and military strategists.

A Lawyer in Indian Country

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Thursday, November 5 at 10:00 a.m. on "Weekday"
Alvin Ziontz represented Indian tribes in court for over 30 years. He argued the historic case that resulted in the Boldt decision, guaranteeing Pacific Northwest treaty fishing rights. He also fought for Makah whale hunting rights. Today, we look behind the scenes at these cases, and the modern challenges tribes face.

The Indian Health Service

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800

Thursday, November 5 at 9:00 a.m. on "Weekday"
Medicare isn't the only government–run health care. Veteran's Health Administration and Indian Health Services are also run by the government. This hour on "Weekday," we'll learn more about Indian Health Services. How does it work? Who can use it? What are the problems? Call in at 1.800.289.5869.

Artistic Balance

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Thursday, November 5 on KUOW
Choreographer Val Caniparoli, a Renton native, spent most of October creating a new ballet with Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) company members. Caniparoli's "Seasons" is one of four dances on PNB's "Director's Choice" program. It opens tonight at McCaw Hall. The contemporary program give observers a good idea of how the Northwest's largest ballet company...

On Board the Waterpod, Finding a Multiracial Voice and Vegan for a Change

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0800

Wednesday, November 4 at 2:00 p.m. on "KUOW Presents"
The crew aboard the Waterpod are living on a converted barge anchored in New York City to see how far green can go. Later, performer Sarah Jones built her career transcending stereotypes. But she's found that racial profiling still crops up everywhere from law enforcement to Hollywood. Later, Seattle chef Makini Howell offers vegan recipes even meat lovers will enjoy.

Election 2009

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800

Wednesday, November 4 at 12:00 p.m. on "The Conversation"
Today we're talking about the election results. Voters chose King County Councilmember Dow Constantine to be the next County Executive. There are new faces on the Seattle City Council and the Seattle School Board. The domestic partners measure Referendum 71 and the Seattle mayor's race remains undecided.

Home Repair with Roger Faris

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Wednesday, November 4 at 10:00 a.m. on "Weekday"
Vaughn Palmer brings us the latest news from Canada. Then "Weekday's" home repair expert, Roger Faris, joins us to prepare your home for winter. What questions do you have? Call 1.800.289.KUOW(5869) during the show or email "Weekday."

The Election Results: The Winners, the Losers and Your Vote

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800

Wednesday, November 4 at 9:00 a.m. on "Weekday"
The first election results are in and we (probably) have our winners. This hour we'll talk with reporters around the state. We'll crunch numbers, analyze campaign rhetoric and discuss which issues came out on top. Are you pleased with the outcome of Election 2009? Who got your vote? Call in: 1.800.289.KUOW.