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Reconsidering Killer Whale Shows, And Struggling With Hoarding

KUOW Presents at 2:00 p.m.

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 life and meet a woman who struggles with hoarding.

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KUOW's Morning Edition

Morning Edition 3/18/2010 at 7:00 a.m.

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The World

The World at 3:00 p.m.

Award-winning coverage of breaking news, in-depth features, hard-hitting commentaries, and thought-provoking interviews found nowhere else in U.S. news coverage. A global network of international journalists offers exceptional depth and a fresh perspective to the news.

All Things Considered

All Things Considered at 4:00 p.m.

KUOW's Derek Wang and NPR award–winning hosts and reporters stationed around the globe present some of the nation's best reporting. Incisive coverage of the day's events along with a unique mix of news, interviews, commentaries, analysis, reviews and offbeat features.

Marketplace

Marketplace at 6:30 p.m.

An international group of reporters, producers, and commentators contribute this daily magazine of business and economics. Ten U.S.-based news bureaus and bureaus in London and Tokyo file reports and provide unique global perspectives on business and commerce coverage.

Tomorrow's HighlightsPolitics, Art, Education, and Much More

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

Weekday at 9:00 a.m.

When he was 26 years old, Tim Rollins went to teach art to at risk public middle school students in the South Bronx. The group of students called themselves Kids of Survival (K.O.S.). The resulting art that arose from their curriculum landed them in museums. What lessons can we learn for our public school system?

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