Monday, November 09, 2009

Monday, November 09, 2009 on KUOW Specials at 8:00 p.m.

How Do We Face Our Own Mortality?

Death is a fact of life, an absolute and unavoidable certainty. And yet, death often comes as a shock, as if unexpected. Why? Because, contrary to all human experience, we just don't want to believe death will happen to us. A growing body of evidence suggests that the fear of... More »

Monday, November 09, 2009 on Weekday at 10:00 a.m.

Will it Ever be Over? Health Care Reform Update

House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi has promised to pass the massive 2,000 page health care reform bill by Wednesday, November 11. Democratic leaders in the Senate have also unveiled their unified health care bill and plan to vote on it shortly. Will Joe Leiberman filibuster?... More »

Monday, November 09, 2009 on Weekday at 9:00 a.m.

Jack Nisbet and the Natural History of the Northwest

The Douglas fir is one of the most recognizable and common trees in the Pacific Northwest, but do you know who it's named after? Writer, historian and naturalist Jack Nisbet does! He joins us in the studio to discuss his newest book: "The Collector: David Douglas and the... More »

Friday, November 06, 2009

Friday, November 06, 2009 on KUOW Presents at 2:00 p.m.

Finding an Artistic Balance, the Making of Booker T. and Horror School

Pacific Northwest Ballet's Director's Choice program features a mix of traditional and daring dance. It gives good idea of how the Northwest's balances artistic vision and the budget. Later, Booker T. and the MG's created the sound of Stax records and much of the 1970s. He... More »

Friday, November 06, 2009 on The Conversation at 12:00 p.m.

A Handbook for American Muslim Teens and a Technology to End Global Warming

12:00 p.m. Mourning a Seattle Police Officer The Seattle Police Department is holding a memorial service today for slain Seattle Police Officer Timothy Brenton. KUOW reporter Amy Radil updates us live from this somber event. Unemployment Update The U.S. unemployment... More »

Friday, November 06, 2009 on Weekday at 10:00 a.m.

Your Take on News

Once again it is Friday. Time to talk over the week's news. What stories caught your attention? What hasn't been covered enough? What makes your blood really boil? What's your take on the news? More »

Friday, November 06, 2009 on Weekday at 9:00 a.m.

The Swine Flu Revealed

The H1N1 swine flu has gotten a lot of buzz recently, but many of us still have questions. Will the vaccine come too late for most people? Can you take the regular flu vaccine and the H1N1 vaccine at the same time? What are swine flu symptoms? Is death a possibility for everyone?... More »

Thursday, November 05, 2009

Thursday, November 05, 2009 on Speakers' Forum at 8:00 p.m.

David Domke: The Journalism Revolution Is Now

Journalism is a vastly different world these days. Print papers are closing. Blogs are dominating. But David Domke isn't crying. He says the public is actually now more engaged in news than ever before! Domke did a study with old and young news consumers. The young ones asked,... More »

Thursday, November 05, 2009 on KUOW Presents at 2:00 p.m.

Winning the War, Losing the Peace, Growing Up Solar and Risky Dance

Ali Allawi was part of the Iraqi Governing Council in 2003 and 2004. He resigned his position because he was frustrated by the political infighting. He shares an Iraqi perspective on the U.S. war. Later, a family that's been solar powering since the 1960s. Then, Alice Kaderlan... More »

Thursday, November 05, 2009 on The Conversation at 12:00 p.m.

Tacoma Mayor's Race, Poker's Life Lessons, and Retirement? What Retirement?

12:00 p.m. Tacoma Election Update The Seattle mayoral race isn't the only nail–biter around. In Tacoma, City Councilwoman Marilyn Strickland leads architect Jim Merritt by a mere 117 votes in their race for the corner office. Pierce County voters also decided to do... More »