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"Routes of Man," by Ted Conover

"Routes of Man," by Ted Conover

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Ted Conover: 'The Routes Of Man'

03/16/2010 at 12:00 p.m.

At least since Roman times roads have profoundly influenced the earth, opening up new territory to settlement, to armies, to growth. Award–winning author Ted Conover traveled to the West Bank, Lagos, Nigeria and the Amazon to witness how roads are still changing the world for in his new book "Routes of Man."

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

News Roundup With Ross Reynolds

Rise In Internet Fraud: More and more people are falling victim to Internet scams. A new FBI report says the national cost of online fraud doubled last year to a total of $560 million. We talk to Jenny Durkan, the US Attorney for Western Washington. Good News, Bad News:... More » Listen to this story

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

The US In Haiti And KUOW's Series On Human Trafficking

US Foreign Aid: The aftermath of Haiti's devastating earthquake has fallen lower in the headlines, but relief efforts continue for the country. We talk with Dr. Raj Shah, administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, the nation's leading dispenser... More » Listen to this story

"Routes of Man," by Ted Conover

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Long And Winding Roads

Roads have profoundly influenced the earth. They've opened new territory to settlements, to armies, to growth. Award winning author Ted Conover traveled to the West Bank, Lagos, Nigeria and the Amazon to witness how roads continue to change the world for his new book "Routes... More » Listen to this story

Monday, March 15, 2010

News Roundup With Ross Reynolds

Special Session Lawmakers are back to work in Olympia today at noon to iron out their differences on taxes and tax loopholes. How are they going to balance the $2.8 billion budget deficit? Our man in Olympia Austin Jenkins gives us the lay of the land. Election Day The... More » Listen to this story

OMG the cable guy is here. Photo by rick.

Monday, March 15, 2010

Replacing Cable?

Two colliding trends are causing some to change the way they watch TV. Cable TV prices continue to rise, and there are more options to watch programming through the internet. We take a closer look at the trends and have practical advice on how to cut cable. More » Listen to this story

Monday, March 15, 2010

The State of China-U.S. Relations

Yesterday China's Premier Wen Jiabao said recent U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan violate "China's territorial integrity." Will the United States cede the title of the last superpower to China in the coming decades? We'll talk about relations with Professor David Bachman... More » Listen to this story

Friday, March 12, 2010

News Roundup With Ross Reynolds

Racing For The Top Ed. Dollars: State lawmakers passed a bundle of education reforms Thursday. The goal is to compete for the $4.35 billion in federal "Race to the Top" dollars that require reforms. University of Washington public education guru Robin Lake joins us... More » Listen to this story

Friday, March 12, 2010

How Do You Save?

Forty–three percent of Americans have less than $10,000 saved for retirement according to a recent survey. How much of your income do you set aside? How much do you need to save? Where do you put your savings once your mattress is full? Call in to talk to our financial... More » Listen to this story

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7:00 p.m. BBC The World Today
8:00 p.m. WireTap
9:00 p.m. KUOW Presents
10:00 p.m. Selected Shorts
11:00 p.m. As It Happens

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