Monday, November 23, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009 on KUOW Specials at 8:00 p.m.
Special - American as Pumpkin Pie: A History of Thanksgiving
When we sit down to Thanksgiving dinner, we think we know what we're commemorating. After all, the story of Pilgrims and Indians breaking bread together is one of the first history lessons many of us had. But if an actual Pilgrim were to attend your Thanksgiving dinner, chances... More »
Monday, November 23, 2009 on Weekday at 10:00 a.m.
The WTO Protests: 10 Years Later
Ten years ago, the streets of downtown Seattle were filled with tear gas and armored police. People dressed as sea turtles marched side–by–side with labor unions. Dumpsters burned. Hundreds of protestors were arrested. The 1999 annual meeting of the World Trade Organization... More »
Monday, November 23, 2009 on Weekday at 9:00 a.m.
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Seattle Men's Chorus
The Seattle Men's Chorus is celebrating their 30th Anniversary this year. The group has grown to over 300 singing members since its start in 1979, becoming the largest gay men's chorus in the world. How far have gay rights come in the Northwest in the last 30 years? How do the... More »
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009 on KUOW Presents at 12:00 p.m.
Smash Putt, Gluttony in Film, and the Mystery of D.B. Cooper
Most people don't use drills or saws to play mini golf. Seattle artist Rusty Oliver wants to change that with Smash Putt. We play a round with Rusty. Later, Warren Etheredge suggests three films that shed light on overeating — just in time for Thanksgiving dinner. Plus,... More »
Friday, November 20, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009 on KUOW Presents at 2:00 p.m.
Zen of Multitasking, Dog Pills and Gluttony in the Movies
University of Washington professor David Levy believes meditation can make multitasking less stressful. He's conducting an experiment with a Zen teacher, a neuropsychologist, and a group of office workers. Later, a tale of finding a pharmaceutical lift that's for the dogs. Then,... More »
Friday, November 20, 2009 on The Conversation at 12:00 p.m.
The New Yorker's Hendrik Hertzberg, Hunger at Home, and How to Avoid Prison
12:00 p.m.
Attorney General on Electric Rate Hike
Puget Sound Energy wants electric and gas rate hikes. Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna calls them excessive and unsupported. He joins us to explains why.
Dorn on Graduation Requirements
State Superintendent Randy... More »
Friday, November 20, 2009 on Weekday at 10:00 a.m.
Your Take on News
Once again it is Friday. What stories caught your attention? What hasn't been covered enough? Is there anything that really made your blood boil? The news is more than the mainstream headlines. Don't let the media choose all the topics. What is your take on the news? More »
Friday, November 20, 2009 on Weekday at 9:00 a.m.
Governor Chris Gregoire
Last week Governor Chris Gregoire said that election results should come in faster. If ballots have an earlier deadline, would that discourage people from voting? Governor Gregoire is our guest in the studio today. We'll ask her about the ups, downs and delays in the recent... More »
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009 on Speakers' Forum at 8:00 p.m.
Nicholas Kristof: Half the Sky
More than 60 million women are missing from the world's population today as a result of sex–selective abortion, violence, and unequal access to health care and food. That's according to New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof. He contends that the paramount moral challenge... More »
Thursday, November 19, 2009 on KUOW Presents at 2:00 p.m.
Northwest Story Time, Local Currencies and Unlocking Opera with English
In Northwest Indian Country, this is a time to nestle indoors and tell stories. Native stories help pass on culture and religion to younger generations. But that's become harder in the age of Wii and the iPhone. Later, local currencies may be the latest trend in localism. Then,... More »
