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Karen Finneyfrock And The Young Adult World
Marcie Sillman speaks with Seattle writer Karen Finneyfrock about her latest work of young adult fiction, "Starbird Murphy and the World Outside."
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The U.S. GDP Is Down, But Is That Such A Big Deal?
Marcie Sillman talks to Jon Talton, Seattle Times Business columnist, about the state of the nation's gross domestic product. Also, they discuss Delta's increasing presence at Sea-Tac airport.
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Finances, Fundraising And Programming At KUOW
We recently received a number of questions about KUOW’s operations, specifically, about changes to our local programming and the state of our finances. It is a compliment that our listeners care enough...
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History Of The EPA: From Bipartisan To Polarized
Marcie Sillman talks with Georgetown law professor Lisa Heinzerling about the history of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the change of its scope over time.
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Local Author Asks, What Does It Mean To Be American?
Marcie Sillman interviews Seattle-based writer and educator Eric Liu about his new book, "Chinaman's Chance." In it, he explores his own cultural heritage and how it influenced his attitude toward...
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Can A 'Bigger Hammer' Stop Oil Refinery Accidents?
Ross Reynolds talks with Dave Fehling, energy and environment reporter for StateImpact Texas, an NPR reporting project, about oil refinery accidents and what happens when they're criminally prosecuted.
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Your Burning Questions About Legal Pot, Answered
Marcie Sillman talks with Alison Holcomb, drug policy director for the ACLU of Washington, about marijuana legalization in Washington state.
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Not Much, But Who Cares? Seattle Kicks Off Pot Sales
It was a false countdown to high noon, when Cannabis City, a store in Seattle’s Sodo neighborhood, was supposed to start selling marijuana.
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Jini Dellaccio, The 'Unlikely Rock Photographer,' Dies At 97
Local photographer Jini Dellaccio died last week. She was 97.Jini was best known for her images of the Pacific Northwest music scene in the 1960s. But Jini came to photography later in life. She was a...
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Build The Middle Class To Save The Rich From 'Pitchforks'?
Bill Radke talks to Seattle multi-millionaire investor Nick Hanauer (that's right, he's not a billionaire, just has "hundreds of millions") about a warning to his fellow "plutocrats" and why he thinks...
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Wounded In Afghanistan, But Still Running
On Edward Lychik's 21st birthday, his fellow troops gave him a gift.The Army combat engineer normally rode in the first truck in his convoy. Lychik's job was to ensure the road his battalion traveled...
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Lawsuit: All Kids Facing Deportation Need Attorneys
The federal government continues to struggle with a flood of immigrant children arriving at the U.S. border with Mexico. Today, a class-action suit filed in Seattle seeks additional legal help for...
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Colorado Budtenders Tell Us What To Expect When Buying Pot
This article was supposed to be called, “How Not To Look Like A Poser When You Buy Weed.”But when I called budtenders in Colorado for advice, they said that when it comes to legal pot, most everyone is...
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Martha Silano Finds Poetry In The News
Seattle poet Martha Silano found inspiration in an NPR story, "An Alien View of Earth," about an image of our planet taken by the Voyager 1 spacecraft. The poem she wrote in response to the news story,...
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Senator Murray Wants To Reverse Hobby Lobby Decision
Marcie Sillman talks with Senator Patty Murray about her legislation that would override the Supreme Court's recent Hobby Lobby decision concerning contraceptive coverage. Sillman also speaks with...
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Canadian Pot Tourists: Leave Your Souvenirs In Washington State
Marcie Sillman talks to Vaughn Palmer, columnist for the Vancouver Sun, about Canadian pot tourists making their way to Bellingham, Washington. Also they discuss the release of the "Prince Of Pot" from...
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'American Catch': How Fish Go From Sea To Table
David Hyde talks to author Paul Greenberg about his book about fish production called "American Catch."
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Rush Hour: A Map Of Puget Sound’s Worst Traffic
It’s been a bad summer for driving in Seattle.Several accidents have shown us that surface streets cannot handle the traffic load when Interstate 5 or Highway 99 choke up. Traffic and design issues on...
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Why Shakespeare Resonates For A New Audience
Summer means Shakespeare has arrived in the Pacific Northwest. You can see Shakespeare in parks, tents and even theaters in every major city and a few quaint towns. But Freehold Theatre aims its...
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Goodwill Will Take Almost Any Donation, Except Your Old Skulls
It was certainly a surprise for some employees sorting through the piles of donations at a Goodwill located in Bellevue, Washington.Last month, three human skulls were discovered amongst the bags of...
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