Weekday Newsletter

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?

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

Greendays Gardening Panel: Leaves

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Tuesday, November 3 at 10:00 a.m. on "Weekday"
Autumn colors are pretty, but once the leaves come down, what should you do with them? Raked leaves can fill up a yard waste bin quickly. Are there other ways to use leaves? Can they be beneficial to your garden? Leaves are also good for birds and other critters. Should you be leaving some leaves where they fall?

When a Life Is Worth Less than Honor

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800

Tuesday, November 3 at 9:00 a.m. on "Weekday"
In Jordan, many murdered women are victims of "honor killings." They are killed by fathers and brothers to maintain or cleanse the honor of their family. These crimes are rarely reported or even spoken about. Where does this gruesome tradition come from? Can anything be done to stop it? Journalist Rana Husseini joins us.

Theater on Your Own Front Porch

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Monday, November 2 at 10:00 a.m. on "Weekday"
Intiman theater has been sponsoring a series of community readings of its new play "Abe Lincoln in Illinois." They call it Front Porch Theater. Friends, neighbors and community members gather in coffee shops and libraries to read and discuss the play. Have you experienced one? Join our discussion at 1.800.289.5869.

The Last Minute Mayor Debate: Mallahan vs. McGinn in Studio

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800

Monday, November 2 at 9:00 a.m. on "Weekday"
Still undecided on the Seattle mayor's race? Or are you seeking validation of your choice? Today — the final debate between Joe Mallahan and Mike McGinn. Their positions on transportation, education and the budget gap have evolved over the race. Where do they stand on the day before the election?

Your Take on News

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Friday, October 30 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?

Greil Marcus on the Literary History of America

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0800

Friday, October 30 at 9:00 a.m. on "Weekday"
Music journalist Greil Marcus is famous for writing about music in its larger cultural context. Now he has done the same for literature. Greil Marcus joins us with his latest work: "A New Literary History of America." What do Chuck Berry and Alfred Hitchcock have to do with American literature? Find out today.

Trekking the Long Road from Seattle to Alaska

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Thursday, October 29 at 10:00 a.m. on "Weekday"
Two years ago, Erin McKittrick and her husband trekked from their Seattle home to the "last wild frontier" of Alaska. It took them 13 months, as they met bears and rafted through storms. Conservationist Erin McKittrick joins us to talk about her northbound journey, and how she's working to preserve the wild today.

Ghoulish Film Commentators and Creative Costumes

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0800

Thursday, October 29 at 9:00 a.m. on "Weekday"
It's Halloween time. Our ghoulish film critics, Robert Horton and Fred Hopkins, celebrate scary movies with us. We'll also be wearing Halloween costumes. On the radio, you can be anything. What are you? Bring your costume, movie picks and scary tales to our gathering. We'll release the hounds if you don't.

The Teen Perspective on Education, Transportation, and Youth Violence

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Wednesday, October 28 at 10:00 a.m. on "Weekday"
How do teenagers view Seattle? Government enacts programs meant to improve education and safety for teens. Has the money spent to reduce youth violence or combat gangs changed anything? What do kids make of Metro? What's it like to attend Seattle Schools? Are you a teenager? Call 206.543.5869 after the news from Canada.

Shattering Green Myths With Stewart Brand

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0800

Wednesday, October 28 at 9:00 a.m. on "Weekday"
Stewart Brand helped spark the Green movement in the 1970s when he founded the Whole Earth Catalog. Now his message is: Change how you think. He says we have to shake off old notions of what is bad. Cities? Nuclear energy? They're green, Brand says. And how we include them in our world today may save our future.

Greendays Gardening Panel: Fall Colors

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Tuesday, October 27 at 10:00 a.m. on "Weekday"
Are you a lover of fall because of the changing colors? If so, this is the show for you. What trees and bushes offer a variety of color changes? Maybe you prefer red leaves, or orange — we'll tell you what to plant to get those colors in the fall. Also, where are your great places to visit to see the fall colors?

'Mad Science' With Theodore Gray

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0800

Tuesday, October 27 at 9:00 a.m. on "Weekday"
Have you ever launched a rocket with Oreo cookies? Or created a hot tub with quicklime? Theodore Gray is known for his at–home experiments from his book, "Mad Science." The man who built a wooden periodic table talks about what makes science fizzle, sizzle and pop. Join us as we prove there's science — and then there's "Mad Science."

Listener's Forum: Your Voting Criteria

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Monday, October 26 at 10:00 a.m. on "Weekday"
This election season is full of unusual races: Two mayoral candidates who were virtually unknown before the primary. A long–time King County councilmember versus a former TV anchor. With so many close races, what are you looking for in a candidate? What criteria are you weighing as you make your choices this election season?

Barbara Ehrenreich: How Looking at the Bright Side Has Undermined America

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0800

Monday, October 26 at 9:00 a.m. on "Weekday"
Is looking on the bright side of things a bad thing? That's what Barbara Ehrenreich claims. She says our culture of positive thinking has hurt us. That the optimism of corporate America blinded us to the warning signs of mortgage defaults. Is it better to be pessimistic? Join us on "Weekday" as we rain on your parade.

Your Take on News

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Friday, October 23 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 news?