Thursday, May 17, 2012
Thursday, May 17, 2012 on Speakers' Forum at 8:00 p.m.
Rebuilding The American Dream With Van Jones
Van Jones spent six months in the White House as the green jobs advisor for President Barack Obama. During that time, he helped oversee $80 billion in green energy recovery spending. Jones describes his time in Washington, D.C., as the best six months of his life — followed... More »
Thursday, May 17, 2012 on The Conversation at 12:00 p.m.
John Irving's 'In One Person'
John Irving's 13th novel tells the story of a bisexual man's life as a "sexual suspect" from his youth at the Favorite River Academy to old age in 2010. More »
Thursday, May 17, 2012 on Weekday at 10:00 a.m.
Ask King County Executive Dow Constantine
King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn outlined a deal for a new sports arena yesterday. The memorandum of understanding with investor Chris Hansen promises up to $200 million in public money, to be repaid with stadium–generated revenue. Next... More »
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 on KUOW Presents at 2:00 p.m.
Post Office Worries, 'Music For Airports,' And Christopher Howell's Poetry
Cliff Island's small community is struggling to keep its way of life alive. They worry the loss of their post office could destroy it. Later, writer David Sheppard shares the origins of Brian Eno's 1978 album "Music for Airports." Then, Christopher Howell explores... More »
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 on The Conversation at 12:00 p.m.
Here Comes The Pun
Did you hear about the Buddhist who went to the dentist but refused Novocain? He wanted to transcend dental medication. If you think that's bad, tune in at 12:40 p.m. We're talking to an author of a new book about puns who also won the 18th annual O. Henry Pun–Off World... More »
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 on Weekday at 10:00 a.m.
Canada, Culture And Commerce: Vaughn Palmer, Robert Horton, Jon Talton
Vancouver Sun political correspondent Vaughn Palmer brings us the latest in news from Canada. Film critic Robert Horton previews the Seattle International Film Festival, beginning this Thursday. Then, The Seattle Times columnist Jon Talton discusses the region's economic climate....
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 on Weekday at 9:00 a.m.
Police Reform In New Orleans And Former US Senator Bill Bradley
Policing The Police:
This week, Seattle city officials are expected reply to Department of Justice recommendations for reforming the Seattle Police Department. It's expected that the DOJ will suggest a "consent decree" to solve problems in the Police Department....
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 on KUOW Presents at 2:00 p.m.
Where Teens Run The Economy, Denali Soundscapes, And Weenie Royale
There is a group of teenagers running the economy. Or, at least they're learning how during the High School Fed Challenge. We'll meet them. Later, we meet the soundscape engineer who's creating an audio archive of Alaska's Denali National Park. And, how internment affected Japanese... More »
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 on The Conversation at 12:00 p.m.
Transgender In Seattle
The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Commission is one of the city of Seattle's five volunteer commissions. The LGBT commission's purpose is to provide information to the mayor, City Council, and other city departments about issues of importance to lesbians, gays and other sexual... More »
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 on Weekday at 10:00 a.m.
John Urquhart, Clean Cosmetics, And Greendays Gardening
King County Sheriff Candidate John Urquhart: Former King County Sheriff's Office spokesman John Urquhart was the department's public liaison for more than 20 years, until he retired last September. Now he's back and running for Sheriff. He'll face interim King County Sheriff...
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