Weekend Edition Saturday
Weekend Edition Saturday at 5:00 a.m.
Veteran reporter and author Scott Simon hosts this NPR magazine. A refreshing combination of news, analysis, and riveting features. Wrap-ups and perspectives on the week's events, as well as a taste of what makes weekends special like sports, gardening, and entertainment.
KUOW's All Things Considered
All Things Considered 11/6/2009 at 4:00 p.m.
Car Talk
Car Talk at 9:00 a.m.
Brothers Tom and Ray Magliozzi dispense expert car advice to callers in the broad accents of their native East Cambridge neighborhood. This irreverent program is about more than just automotive repair—each call is handled with spirited comments along with sound advice.
Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!
Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! at 10:00 a.m.
For those with an ear for truth that is stranger than fiction. Wacky politicians, strange research studies and the normal behavior of the rich, famous and average are staple material. Behind-the-scenes public radio journalistic wit is exposed in mind-stretching play.
This American Life
This American Life at 11:00 a.m.
Ira Glass hosts riveting explorations of a theme—fiascos, sentencing, conventions—through a mix of radio monologues, mini-documentaries, "found tape," original fiction, and non-fiction. The stories are engaging, intimate, surprising, funny, disturbing and bittersweet.
New Dimensions
New Dimensions at 11:00 p.m.
A diversity of views from many traditions and cultures, listeners hear practical knowledge and perennial wisdom. Programs discuss living a more healthy life of mind, body and spirit while deepening a connection to self, family, community, the natural world and the planet.
World Radio Network
"World Radio Network" is a news and information network offering world event coverage from partner broadcasters instead of a single news organization. More »
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How was this vote different?
How was this Election Day different from others you've known? Did voting by mail change the game for you? Answer this question »
What are the consequences for our region when Boeing builds 787s in South Carolina?
South Carolina has won Boeing's second line of 787s. What are the consequences to the Puget Sound economy? What will happen to your business? Answer this question »
Artistic Balance
Pacific Northwest Ballet Artistic Director Peter Boal is starting his fourth season at the company. The former NYC Ballet dancer came to Seattle with the goal of extending the company's repertoire. More »
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Army Corps Reduces Green River Flood Risk
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. -
Artistic Balance
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... -
Analysis of Initial Returns
The first returns from this fall's election are in. The Seattle mayoral campaign is too close to call. Dow Constantine is declaring victory in the King County Executive race. Gay–rights supporters are being...
- Could Big Donors Break Obama's Fundraising Record?
The Obama presidential campaign rewrote the playbook for raising campaign cash in 2008. The Supreme Court may change it again before 2010: An upcoming decision could potentially curb the growing... - Rough Road For Military Families With Special Needs
Deployments are usually hard on families. Spouses must become single parents for months on end, managing households with little outside help. These challenges become even more daunting for families... - At Fort Hood, Mourning And A Search For Answers
The massive military post held a candlelight vigil to honor the 43 people killed and wounded in the shooting rampage at Fort Hood that killed 13 people, even as more details are emerging about the...
- Brown urges new banks 'contract'
UK PM Gordon Brown tells a G20 summit there should be a new social contract with world banks to make them more responsible. - Murder probe into firework death
A murder inquiry is under way after a fatal house fire thought to have been caused by a firework pushed through the door. - Britons share £90m lottery prize
Two British tickets have each won a record-breaking jackpot of more than £45m in the EuroMillions lottery.
