Arts & Life

Photographing Midway Island, And Gen. Peter Chiarelli On Brain Injury

Weekday — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:33:13 +0000

Coming up on Weekday, June 19 at 9:00 a.m.

Photographing Midway Island
Seattle-based photographer Chris Jordan has traveled around the world to document mass consumption and the waste that results from it. His most recent work is focused on Midway Island, an atoll thousands of miles from the nearest land mass. Jordan documented the impact of ocean detritus on Midway’s native albatross species. The result is Jordan’s first film, to be released later this year. But “Midway” is about more than birds. How did this work affect the photographer himself?

Understanding Post Traumatic Stress And Traumatic Brain Injuries
There are many invisible wounds soldiers in combat face. Thirty-six percent of soldiers have traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress as a result of their time in the military. General Peter Chiarelli retired from his position as Vice Chief of Staff of the US Army after serving as a combat commander in Iraq for two tours. He is now the CEO of One Mind for Research, where he works to get rid of the stigma service members and veterans face when they seek assistance for PTSD and traumatic brain injury.

Another Canadian Mayor In Trouble, Apocalyptic Films And Business News

Weekday — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:29:26 +0000

Coming up on Weekday, June 19 at 10:00 a.m.

Canada, Culture And Commerce
Vancouver Sun political correspondent Vaughn Palmer brings us the latest news from Canada, including the arrest of the mayor of Montreal. Everett Herald film critic Robert Horton reviews "Bling Ring" and "World War Z," opening this weekend. Are these movies signs of the impending fall of the empire? Then, Michele Matassa-Flores of the Puget Sound Business Journal brings us the region’s latest economic news.

A History Of Everything

Joshua McNichols — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:52:41 +0000

Despite the complicated history of the universe, today on KUOW Presents we condense it all into seven minutes: from the dawn of time to the present day.

Full list of stories on KUOW Presents, June 18:

How To Survive An Earthquake, And Greendays

Weekday — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:00:00 +0000

Seattle’s Egyptian Theatre To Close
One of Seattle’s landmark movie theaters is set to close at the end of the month. The Egyptian Theatre will close its doors on June 27. The Capitol Hill Seattle blog had the story over the weekend. Justin Carder, publisher of the Capitol Hill Seattle blog discusses the closure.

Earthquake Preparedness
We all now know a mega 9.0 earthquake is due to ravage the Northwest sometime between now and the next 400 years. We just don’t know when. So how do you prepare for that? John Schelling is the Earthquake/Tsunami Program Manager for Washington State Emergency Management Division, he explains the best practices for earthquake preparedness and safety tips.

For more information, visit the Puget Sound Offices of Emergency Management.

Greendays Gardening Panel
Our gardening panel includes a flower expert, native plant expert, and vegetable gardening expert. They answer your gardening questions every Tuesday.

Seattle's Tiny Statue Of Liberty

JOSHUA MCNICHOLS — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:12:59 +0000

Out on Alki Beach in West Seattle is a statue. It’s called the Statue Of Liberty. It's a replica of the one in New York Harbor. Only this one is tiny, about six feet tall. It was part of a national Boy Scout campaign to erect statues like this across the country: a campaign called "Strengthening The Arm Of Liberty."

The original Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor symbolized America's freedom from colonial powers and its friendship with France. Over the years immigrants passing the statue on the way to Ellis Island adopted the statue as a sort of patron saint, and the famous quote "give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free" was eventually added to the statue's base.

By the time Seattle's Statue of Liberty was dedicated in 1952, its meaning had changed yet again. Liberty was no longer a revolutionary idea. It was something old and familiar, a sign of stability in a time of great social and political instability.

You can get a sense of that instability from this 1951 newsreel. We sampled it in today's story:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKqXu-5jw60

Full list of stories from KUOW Presents, June 17:

Author Collaborates With Decemberists Offshoot Black Prairie

the conversation with ross reynolds — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:57:33 +0000

The New York Times and Slate Magazine journalist Jon Mooallem is the author of "Wild Ones: A Sometimes Dismaying, Weirdly Reassuring Story About Looking at People Looking at Animals in America." Mooallem collaborated with the Portland-based band Black Prairie to create a soundtrack for the book. David Hyde talks to Mooallen about the ever-worsening fate of polar bears, and then Black Prairie provides the musical backdrop with a live, in-studio performance.

Medical Malpractice, And David Armstrong

Weekday — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:00:00 +0000

Medical Malpractice
Medical professionals occasionally make mistakes. Other times, a patient believes a mistake has been made. Both scenarios lead to lawsuits. What's it like for a doctor sued by a patient? What advice do lawyers give to doctors who have made a mistake? Are medical lawsuits elevating the cost of medical care in the United States? Phil deMaine and retired doctor Jim deMaine talk about the costs of medical malpractice.

How "Hairspray" Changed 5th Avenue Theatre
It’s been a decade since Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre launched the musical “Hairspray.” It went on to win Broadway’s highest honor, the Tony award. How did that experience change the 5th Avenue? Artistic director David Armstrong explains how one big hit can transform a regional arts organization.

This Week In Olympia, EcoConsumers And Colum McCann

Weekday — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:00:00 +0000

This Week In Olympia
Budget talks between state lawmakers have reached into a second special legislative session. Everett Herald reporter Jerry Cornfield joins us with a look at what’s happening this week in Olympia.

An Ecologically Responsible Summer
Ah, summer. Fire up the grill. Mow the lawn. Sprinkle the garden. Breathe in the AC. Wait! Is there a way to do all this in an ecologically friendly way? We get advice from Tom Watson, EcoConsumer.

"TransAtlantic" Author Colum McCann
Bestselling author Colum McCann talks about his new novel "TransAtlantic."

Five Minutes Onstage At Ignite Seattle

Rachel Solomon and rache — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:27:55 +0000

Coming up on Speakers Forum, June 20 at 8:00 p.m.

Five minutes onstage. What would you say?

That's the premise of Ignite Seattle, a regular worldwide event where presenters get five minutes to get a point across. Speakers at May’s event touched on a variety of topics, including busking in Pike Place Market, stalking strangers online and teaching children how to fail.

Ignite Seattle 20 took place at Town Hall on May 16. The talk was moderated by Seattle Times columnist Monica Guzman.

Comedian Aisha Tyler On Talk Shows, Comedy And More!

the conversation with ross reynolds — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:50:22 +0000

Many people dream of having one successful career, but it’s not enough for comedian Aisha Tyler! She’s an actor, comedian, writer and co-host of the hit CBS daytime talk show "The Talk." Aisha also voices superspy Lana Kane on FX’s edgy hit comedy "Archer." She is the creator, producer and host of the hit podcast “Girl on Guy with Aisha Tyler,” a show about stuff guys love. Aisha talks to David Hyde about her new book and her ongoing stand-up career.