Monday, March 22, 2010

Monday, March 22, 2010 on KUOW Specials at 8:00 p.m.

'Valleys Of Neptune:' A Tribute To Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix was very busy in 1969. Coming off the success of the number one album, "Electric Ladyland," Hendrix had developed a reputation as both a masterful showman and a brilliant experimentalist. That year, Jimi built his own recording studio, closed the show... More »

Monday, March 22, 2010 on Weekday at 10:00 a.m.

Ask King County Executive Dow Constantine

King County Executive Dow Constantine talks with KUOW's Steve Scher about his "Blueprint for Reform," county spending, the 520 bridge replacement and the Metro tunnel. What questions do you have? Call 1.800.289.KUOW or email "Weekday." More »

Monday, March 22, 2010 on Weekday at 9:00 a.m.

The Future History Of The Arctic With Charles Emmerson

Most of us think of the Arctic as an uninhabitable expanse of ice and snow. Global warming is changing that perception. Temperatures are rising fast, and as the ice melts, the landscape changes. New resources become available. More territory appears. The Arctic Ocean opens up.... More »

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Saturday, March 20, 2010 on KUOW Presents at 12:00 p.m.

Seattle's Segregated Past, The True Cost Of Seafood And Human Trafficking

Seattle was segregated. Not everyone knows that because it's something that wasn't really talked about. But that's something UW professor James Gregory wants people to know about now. Later, the price of fresh seafood may seem expensive. But, John Van Amerongen knows it doesn't... More »

Friday, March 19, 2010

Friday, March 19, 2010 on KUOW Presents at 2:00 p.m.

A Local Tally On War Deaths And A Vintage Take On Global Warming

Bellingham resident Rob Queisser used to get death threats. Now people give him chocolates and homemade preserves. We'll learn more about the billboard he's posted in his front yard that tallies the number of U.S. soldiers who've died in Iraq and Afghanistan. Later, the ethics... More »

Friday, March 19, 2010 on The Conversation at 12:00 p.m.

How To Help Seattle's Youth

Seattle's mayor wants to know how to help the city's youth. He's holding town halls to hear ideas on improving education, jobs and anti–violence programs. What's your experience creating new opportunities for Seattle's youth? What are your ideas? More »

Friday, March 19, 2010 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, March 19, 2010 on Weekday at 9:00 a.m.

Kids Of Survival: A Conversation With Artists Tim Rollins And Angel Abreu

In 1981, when he was 26 years old, Tim Rollins — an art school graduate from Maine — went to teach art to at–risk public middle school students in the South Bronx. The group of students called itself Kids of Survival (K.O.S.). Many of them had trouble reading... More »

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Thursday, March 18, 2010 on Speakers' Forum at 8:00 p.m.

Malcolm Gladwell: Who Is Successful? Why?

Sometimes the way you conduct science has profound impacts on society as a whole. Malcolm Gladwell says the way we look at who is and who isn't successful is crucial. He says it's dangerous to think East Africans are good runners because they have an innate gene that makes them... More »

Thursday, March 18, 2010 on KUOW Presents at 2:00 p.m.

Reconsidering Killer Whale Shows, And Struggling With Hoarding

People who want to watch marine mammals like dolphins often head to parks such as SeaWorld. But after a killer whale at one SeaWorld killed its trainer last month, critics are calling for a reevaluation of whale captivity. We also hear how workplaces are adapting for family... More »