Weekday Podcast

The Nuclear Renaissance?

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:05:00 -0700

No new nuclear reactors have been constructed in the United States for a generation due to concerns about waste, safety and cost. Now some environmentalists think nuclear energy is key to solving the climate crisis. Private companies are investing in new technologies, and President Obama recently announced the federal government will provide loans for two large–scale nuclear reactors in Georgia. They are the first nuclear plants to be approved in America since the Three Mile Island meltdown. Leading nuclear innovators have settled here in the Pacific Northwest. We'll talk about the future of nuclear energy in Washington state and beyond.

Greendays Gardening Panel: Pruning Questions Answered

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:05:00 -0700

Oh no! I left my shrubs and perennials alone all winter! Now what do I do? Our gardening panel answers your pruning questions today. Questions? Email "Weekday" or call 1.800.289.KUOW.

The Aftermath Of Violence, With Novelist Chang-rae Lee

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:05:00 -0700

Chang–rae Lee's latest novel, "The Surrendered," follows the story of three people whose lives come unmoored in the aftermath of the Korean War. Lee joins us to talk about the human costs of war. How does brutality echo throughout the lives of the individuals and societies who participated in them?

The Science Of Wisdom

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:05:00 -0700

Plato said, "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." We all recognize what wisdom sounds like, but can we define it? Do you gain wisdom with age and experience, or can you be born wiser than others? The wisdom of Mark Twain or Oscar Wilde is quite different from Gandhi or Thoreau. Are there different categories of wisdom? Today we'll explore wisdom in speech and actions with science and culture writer Stephen Hall.

Being An Underage Prostitute: First Hand Stories And How A New Life Can Begin

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:05:00 -0700

Have you heard of a "choosey Suzie" or a "wife–in–law?" Do you know what being "in pocket" is? Thousands of underage kids trapped in prostitution know all too well. What is the day–to–day reality for an underage prostitute? How do they get forced into "the life?" How can they successfully leave the industry? Today — stories of underage sex trafficking from girls who've been there. We'll also learn what intervention helps.

Your Take on News

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:05:00 -0700

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?

Environmental Policy In A Down Economy

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:05:00 -0700

Closing the budget gap in Washington state is a top priority. Proposals in the State House and Senate suggest raising taxes on bottled water, gum and elective cosmetic surgery. Why hesitate to tax hazardous substances? Many people believe the green movement could generate funds and create jobs, while cutting pollution. So, why are measures to tax dangerous materials frequently slashed? Is it a lack of lobbying power or transparency, or are environmental issues just low on the priority list? Should renewable technology and environmentalism be left to entrepreneurs?

Nancy Pearl On Audio Books

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:05:00 -0700

Are the audio books you've listened to considered books you've "read?" How does hearing a book change your experience of the story? What makes a good audio book? "Weekday's" favorite book commentator Nancy Pearl shares her thoughts. What do you think? Call 1.800.289.KUOW or email "Weekday"

New! Audio books suggested on this program

Listeners Forum: The Story Your Family Tells

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:05:00 -0700

What is the story your family always tells about you? Perhaps it's something you said as a kid, or a funny or dangerous thing that you did. Often it's something you don't even remember doing. These stories frequently influence the narrative of who we are and how others perceive us. So what's the story people tell about you — and is that story true to who you are today? Call 1.800.289.KUOW!

The Wednesday Menagerie: Vaughn Palmer, Robert Horton And Michael Parks

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:05:00 -0700

A conversation on the week's news in Canada from our Canadian correspondent, Vaughn Palmer, political correspondent for the Vancouver Sun.

How does pop culture influence the news? How is the news reflected back in our pop culture? Film critic Robert Horton — and you — join us for a series of discussions on the formation of our national culture. Today, a reflection on the Oscars. Join us at 1.800.289.KUOW.

And we'll get an update on the latest business news with Michael Parks, editor emeritus of the Marple's Northwest Business Letter.