Ross Reynolds

Sub Pop Records: Going Out Of Business Since 1988!

Jenna Montgomery and Ross Reynolds — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:00:44 +0000

Sub Pop Records may have started small but the label has always made a big impression. Sup Pop, which began as a fanzine and evolved into a record label in the late 1980s, is considered the epicenter of the grunge movement. Megan Jasper, vice president at Sub Pop, gives Ross Reynolds a tour of the office.

Eight Candidates Vie To Be Seattle's Next Mayor

Ross Reynolds and Deborah Wang — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:46:55 +0000

The 2013 Seattle mayor’s race is off and running and last night was the first big mayoral forum of the campaign season. All eight candidates appeared before a packed room at Seattle Central Community College and KUOW's Deborah Wang was in attendance. Ross Reynolds sat down with Deborah to talk about who is in the race and the dreams that pushed them to run.

Has The Internet Turned All Us Davids Into Goliaths?

Ross Reynolds — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:58:30 +0000

According to Nicco Mele the Internet is the great leveler and the age of "big" has ended. Who has power and control when almost everyone has access? Ross Reynolds talks to Nicco Mele about the Internet, the distribution of power and his new book, "The End of Big."

Simon Winchester: SKULLS

Ross Reynolds — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:00:00 +0000

Skulls are potent symbols of death, life and danger, and they also can tell a fascinating story about natural history. Ross Reynolds talks with writer Simon Winchester about his new book about skulls and a man that obsessively collects them.

Living Off The Banking Grid

Ross Reynolds — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:00:00 +0000

It’s estimated that about 8.2 percent of US households don’t use bank accounts. Not only that — 20.1 percent of households are considered “underbanked,” meaning they use bank accounts but still opt for payday loans, check-cashing services and other alternatives. This is according to a recent survey by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

So why aren’t people using banks? Ross Reynolds talks to some of the un- and underbanked.

The Revised Fundamentals Of Caregiving

Ross Reynolds — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:00:00 +0000

Northwest novelist Jonathan Evison talks about how he buried his first three novels before achieving his first success. Ross Reynolds talks with Evison about that and his most recent book, "The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving."

How To Make Your Brain Smarter

Ross Reynolds — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:00:00 +0000

In her new book, "Make Your Brain Smarter," Dr. Sandra Bond Chapman offers tools to customize your own brain fitness plan. She talks with Ross Reynolds about strategies and exercises you can do to train your brain to think smarter.

Lies Your Parents Told You

Ross Reynolds — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:00:00 +0000

Don’t run with scissors! If you keep making that face, it will get stuck like that. We had to take your dog to a ranch so it could have room to run.

Did you ever hear any of those lines from your parents? A recent study published in the Journal of Psychology found that 84 percent of parents in the US lie to their children.

Ross Reynolds gathered stories from listeners and local Jeopardy champion and author, Ken Jennings.

Consoles Vs Phones: What Is The Future For Video Games?

Ross Reynolds — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:05:17 +0000

Sony rolled out their next generation video game console, the PS4, this week. But gaming has steadily been moving away from consoles to phones. What’s the future for video games? Ross Reynolds talks to Universtiy of Washington Professor Ken Rufo.

Port Commissioner Holland Resigns After Seattle Times Piece

Ross Reynolds — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:10:00 +0000

Seattle Times reporter Emily Heffter penned an explosive expose about Port Commissioner Rob Holland. Now Commissioner Holland has resigned. Emily Heffter talks about what she uncovered and what is next for the Port of Seattle.