privacy

Rep. Suzan Delbene Advocates For Stricter Electronic Privacy

the conversation with ross reynolds — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:27:29 +0000

If the government wants to look at your mail, it needs a warrant. But there are no similar protections for your email. US representative Suzan Delbene from Washington state wants to change that. Support for stricter electronic privacy has been growing since the recent controversies over widespread government surveillance. Representative Delbene talks to David Hyde about her bill to reform the Electronic Privacy Act (PDF).

"Profound Questions About Privacy" Follow Latest Revelations

Mark Memmott — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:24:00 +0000

Fresh reports about the massive amount of electronic data that the nation's spy agencies are collecting "raise profound questions about privacy" because of what they say about how such information will be collected in the future, NPR's Dina Temple-Raston said Friday on Morning Edition.

And Glenn Greenwald, the activist/blogger/journalist who has been breaking stories this week in The Guardian

How Are You Being Watched?

Kara McDermott — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 19:04:54 +0000

You are under surveillance when you go online. The information gatherers include the government, advertising companies and brokers who sell your data. Christopher Soghoian, chief technologist for the national ACLU, explains that the constantly updating world of technology has also changed the government's ability to spy Internet communications and mobile telephones.

Do You Care About The Private Lives Of Public Officials?

The Conversation with Ross Reynolds — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:59:57 +0000

Yesterday, Mark Sanford was elected congressman from South Carolina’s 1st District. Last time Sanford was in the public spotlight, it was for an affair he had with a woman from Argentina. Sanford certainly is not the first public official to make a comeback following a scandal. Do you care about public officials’ private lives? Ross Reynolds takes your calls.

Colorado Murder Resonates With Local Public Officials

Patricia Murphy — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:43:24 +0000

The executive director of the Colorado Department of Corrections was shot dead after answering the doorbell at his home Tuesday night. So far no one has been arrested in the death of Tom Clements.

Big Brother Is Watching, But Do You Really Care?

Producer — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:07:23 +0000

Yesterday the Seattle City Council unanimously passed legislation to require city departments to obtain council approval before acquiring and installing certain surveillance equipment. How do you feel about cameras in public spaces? Ross Reynolds talks with listeners about the pros and cons of having big brother watch us.

Weekday's Annual Valentine's Day Special

PRODUCER — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:00:00 +0000

Yes, it's Valentine’s Day. Does that make you flush with romance? Cold with regret? Or is it just like any other day, but with slightly more chocolate? Sometimes it takes another person to bring out a piece of ourselves we didn't realize we had before. Tell us about the new you brought about by someone else. Or, tell us the exact moment you knew a relationship was over and done. Share your stories with us at 206.543.5869 or weekday@kuow.org.

Is Football Safe For Kids?

Steve Scher — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:00:00 +0000

The greatest sports spectacle on Earth takes place this Sunday: the Super Bowl. As millions around the world take in the commercials, the halftime show — and, of course, the actual game — football is facing a crisis. Thirty-three deceased former NFL players have been found to have suffered from a degenerative brain disorder called CTE, brought on by years of head trauma and concussions. Even President Obama has expressed concern, telling The New Republic that if he had a son, “I'd have to think long and hard before I let him play football.” It football safe for kids? We’ll take an in-depth look at the issue with youth football coach Chris Gradwohl and Dr. Kim Harmon of the University of Washington.

US Supreme Court Considers Electronic Eavesdropping

Steve Scher — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:00:00 +0000

The Supreme Court hears arguments this week on Clapper v. Amnesty International, a case that will decide whether or not the federal government can be sued for wiretapping U.S. citizens. The Atlantic's Garrett Epps is following the hearing and shares his findings with us.

Seattle Police To Unveil New Surveillance Drones

Ross Reynolds — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:17:39 +0000

This evening the Seattle Police Department will display a drone aircraft they plan to deploy as part of surveillance program using unmanned aerial vehicle. Ross Reynolds explores what the drones will be monitoring, who is concerned about privacy violations and hears listener reaction to the new drones.