Interfaith Amigos

DC Update, Media & History, Interfaith Amigos

Weekday with Steve Scher — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:00:00 +0000

The Washington, DC: Week In Review
What was it like to work in Washington, DC, last week? Lawmakers rejected all the gun control proposals despite testimony from Newtown parents. President Obama expressed his disappointment, calling it a "shameful day" for the country. Add to that, the contaminated letters and awful bombing in Boston. CBS News producer Jill Jackson brings us a week in review.

How Media Shapes History
Thousands of years ago, the development of writing gave power to writers. Today, the computer gives power to coders. William Bernstein chronicles the impacts technology has on human communication from its origins in Mesopotamia to our 21st century global society in his book, “Masters of the Word: How Media Shaped History.”

Interfaith Amigos: Ancient Texts In A Modern World
The Bible, the Torah and the Quran are ancient religious texts written for an ancient audience. How do we adapt ancient teachings to a modern world? The Interfaith Amigos share their views.

Monitor Merrick Bobb's Plan For Seattle Police Reform

Producer — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Tuesday, a federal judge approved a plan to reform Seattle's Police Department. This comes a day after the Seattle Police Officers Guild and Seattle Police Management Association filed a court challenge to the plan, raising concerns about the collective bargaining rights of police officers. We'll talk with independent monitor Merrick Bobb and senior police expert Joe Brann about the details of the reform plan.

Deal Is Near To Bring NBA's Kings To Seattle

Steve Scher — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:00:00 +0000

The return of NBA basketball to Seattle appears closer than ever. Investor Chris Hansen announced on Monday that he's reached an agreement with the Maloof family to buy a controlling interest in the Sacramento Kings. The deal still needs formal approval from the NBA’s owners. Meanwhile, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson is hopeful he can keep the team in town. How do you put a number on a pro basketball franchise? We talk with Smith College economist Andrew Zimbalist.

Greendays Gardening: Open Phones

Steve Scher — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:00:00 +0000

The weather just keeps getting wetter. Is your garden ready for winter? Willi Galloway and Debra Prinzing join us to answer your gardening questions. Call us at 206.543.5869 or write to weekday@kuow.org.