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British Actors in America
4:23 pm
Tue May 21, 2013

Hollywood's British Invasion And Nathaniel Philbrick On "Bunker Hill"

Credit Nathaniel Philbrick's book "Bunker Hill."
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Coming up on Weekday, May 21 at 9:00 a.m.

Comic Actress Kate Hess Parodies Masterpiece Theater  
Everyone loves Downton Abbey these days and Hollywood is paying attention by hiring British actors for American roles. Is the favor being returned in Great Britain? Not really. Writer and actress Kate Hess reflects on the British invasion in her costume drama parody “Murder Abbey.”

Author Nathaniel Philbrick On "Bunker Hill"
Nathaniel Philbrick’s award-winning books reveal forgotten moments and characters in American history.  His latest effort “Bunker Hill: A City, A Siege, A Revolution”  looks at the tension-filled city of Boston in the months leading up to the American Revolution. Philbrick’s portrait of the city reveals deep divisions over the issue of independence from Britain. And he recounts the little-known story of Dr. Joseph Warren, a young physician whose passion for independence fueled the Patriot cause and led to Warren’s much-lamented death in the Battle of Bunker Hill. KUOW’s Dave Beck speaks with Nathaniel Philbrick.

Movies and Gaming
2:55 pm
Tue May 21, 2013

The Canadian Justice System, A Review Of "Star Trek" And The New X-Box

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Coming up on Weekday, May 22 at 10:00 a.m.

Canada, Culture And Commerce
Vancouver Sun political correspondent Vaughn Palmer explains why Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Chief of staff has resigned and what happens now.  Film critic Robert Horton reviews the new "Star Trek" movie. Then in tech news, Todd Bishop reviews the next Xbox which Microsoft released Tuesday.    
 

Land Development Loophole
1:38 pm
Tue May 21, 2013

Public Spaces That Appear Private

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View of ferry from the POPOS at 925 4th Ave
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A tiny public space with a killer view. The POPOS at 925 4th Ave. Grass is off limits only because it's being re-seeded.
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View up first hill from POPOS at 925 4th Ave
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Does this look like a park? No, but it does include a public roof deck on the 7th floor.
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The first time I encountered any indication of the public space was at the 7th floor terrace. In other words, this space is not being advertised.
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In some parts of Seattle and San Francisco, developers can build more densely than the law would typically allow if they build what's called a POPOS. That's a Privately-Owned, Public Open Space. It's kind of like a park, only it's not. There are stricter limits on what kind of behaviors will be tolerated. So exactly how public is this public amenity? Today on KUOW Presents, 99% Invisible producer Stephanie Foo tries to get kicked out of one of San Francisco's POPOS.

Seattle's POPOS can be difficult to find. So we've provided a map for you.

View Seattle's Privately Owned Public Spaces in a larger map

  • KUOW's Joshua McNichols seeks out the elusive POPOS at 925 4th Avenue, Seattle.

Full List of Stories on KUOW Presents, May 21:

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SIFF Documentary
10:50 am
Tue May 21, 2013

Barzan: One Father’s Path From Iraqi Refugee To Family Man To Suspected Terrorist

Credit Andrew Stonehill, Director of "Barzan," from his Facebook profile.
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  Alex Stonehill is the director of "Barzan," a documentary that follows one man’s journey from Iraqi refugee to building a home in Bothell to fighting allegations of terrorism. Ross Reynolds talks with Alex Stonehill about making the movie which is playing at the Seattle International Film Festival.

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