Energy Down The Toilet, The Accidental Terrorist, And The Space Jumper
Tuesday, September 4 at 2:00 p.m. on "KUOW Presents" The US wants energy independence, but it turns out we're flushing a whole lot of it down the toilet. Then, a woman grows up quickly when she finds a...
View ArticleDNC Update, Mega Churches, And Comedian Pat Cashman
Wednesday, September 5 at 9:00 a.m. on "Weekday" We hear the latest from the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte and dig into a UW study that finds mega churches act like "a good drug" for...
View ArticleCanada, Culture And Commerce: Vaughn Palmer, Robert Horton, Jon Talton
Wednesday, September 5 at 10:00 a.m. on "Weekday" Vancouver Sun political correspondent Vaughn Palmer brings us the latest news from Canada. We'll to film critic Robert Horton about movies with writers...
View ArticleWho Will You Choose For State Auditor?
Wednesday, September 5 at 12:00 p.m. on "The Conversation" The Washington state Auditor's Office recently won a national Excellence in Accountability award for its forensic accounting investigations....
View ArticlePoet Derek Sheffield And 'The Accretions'
Wednesday, September 5 at 2:00 p.m. on "KUOW Presents" A letter from a friend causes poet Derek Sheffield to question humanity's place in the universe. The poem is called "The Accretions" and was...
View ArticleWash. State Auditor Candidate Denies Previous Allegations Of Fraud
Friday, September 7 on KUOW The Democratic candidate for Washington state auditor Troy Kelley is describing past allegation of fraud and theft as "untrue" and "unfounded."
View ArticleSafety And Suicide At Western State Hospital
Friday, September 7 on KUOW Western State Hospital in Lakewood is the largest psychiatric institution in the Pacific Northwest. Its mission statement says the hospital "provides a healing environment...
View ArticleNew School Meals Focus On Fruits And Vegetables
Friday, September 7 on KUOW Kids going back to school this week will notice some changes in their lunch menus. There will be more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. The changes are part of new...
View ArticleDNC Update, A New Encyclopedia Of DNA, And Comedian Mike Birbiglia
Friday, September 7 at 9:00 a.m. on "Weekday" We hear reaction to President Obama's DNC address and learn about the discovery of a new "encyclopedia" of DNA. Poet Heather McHugh talks about her new...
View ArticleYour Take On The News
Friday, September 7 at 10:00 a.m. on "Weekday" It's Friday — time to talk over the week's news. What stories caught your attention? What hasn't been covered enough? What happened this week that made...
View ArticleUS Attorney Jenny Durkan
Friday, September 7 at 12:00 p.m. on "The Conversation" Last month, the DEA sent out letters to medical marijuana dispensaries within 1,000 feet of a school or playground demanding that they shut down....
View ArticleThe Spice Man Cometh, 'Fringe-ology,' And A Prayer For The Past
Friday, September 7 at 2:00 p.m. on "KUOW Presents" Many new restaurants have opened in Cuba since its president began allowing some small–scale private businesses. We'll check out Cuba's first Indian...
View ArticleYesterday, Today And Tomorrow, The Accretions, And Flying Heritage
Saturday, September 8 at 12:00 p.m. on "KUOW Presents" Growing up, Curtis DuPuis' family didn't want their Chehalis stories recorded. But as he saw old traditions slip away, he decided to go against...
View ArticleThe Unseen History Of Paul Allen's Warbirds
Saturday, September 8 at 12:00 p.m. on "KUOW Presents" Paul Allen's Flying Heritage Collection includes antique warplanes rescued from swamps, jungles and beaches, and completely restored. They're...
View ArticleVeterans Struggle To Get Health Care After 'Other Than Honorable' Discharge
Monday, September 10 on KUOW A decorated combat veteran who lost his medical benefits when he was kicked out of the Army for misconduct has learned he will, in fact, qualify for health care from the...
View ArticleSmall Lot, Big House
Monday, September 10 on KUOW A loophole in Seattle's zoning code is up for scrutiny today. It allows builders to squeeze a full–size home onto an undersized lot. The Seattle City Council is expected to...
View ArticleWeekday Special: A Conversation With Norman Corwin, Writer-Director From...
Monday, September 10 at 9:00 a.m. on "Weekday" Norman Corwin is one of the greatest writer/director/producers of radio's Golden Age. It's been said that not knowing Corwin's work is like never having...
View ArticleWeekday Special: Taj Mahal Performs!
Monday, September 10 at 10:00 a.m. on "Weekday" Two–time Grammy Award–winning musician Taj Mahal joins us to talk about his four–decade–long career in music and perform live in our studio. Don't miss...
View ArticleThe Iranian Community In The Northwest
Monday, September 10 at 12:00 p.m. on "The Conversation" The Seattle area is home to a large Iranian–American community — around 50,000 according to one estimate. Why did so many Iranians decide to...
View ArticleRobot Traders, I Married A Republican, And Eyewitness Testimony
Monday, September 10 at 2:00 p.m. on "KUOW Presents" A man figured out how to trade stocks with lightning speed using computers. But regulators told him trades must be entered by hand, so he built a...
View Article