author interview

The Elements Of Cooking With Michael Pollan

The Conversation with Ross Reynolds — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:18:38 +0000

Fire, air, water and earth; or as author Michael Pollan experienced it: barbeque, bread, braise and beer. In his latest book, “Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation,” Pollan challenges himself to master the basic technologies that have allowed people to turn raw into cooked.

The impetus of his journey was to highlight the possibility and importance of mastering the preparation of personal meals. His book explores the cultural shift of food responsibility from the home to corporation via packaged or prepared foods, and how this directly correlates with the rise in American obesity issues.

"The Vatican Diaries" With John Thavis

Rachel Solomon — Fri, 03 May 2013 03:00:00 +0000

What happens behind the scenes at the Vatican? Journalist John Thavis has covered the Vatican for almost 30 years, and he hopes to offer insight into its power and politics in his new book, “The Vatican Diaries.”

Thavis was in Rome when Pope Benedict XVI resigned and when Pope Francis was elected. He spoke at the Elliott Bay Book Company on April 7, 2013.

David Sheff Comes Clean On Addiction

Hannah Burn — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:00:18 +0000

Journalist and author David Sheff struggled to save his son Nic from addiction and he recounted his experience in the memoir "Beautiful Boy." In his new book "Clean," Sheff argues addiction is not a failure of character but a disease that can be prevented and cured. Ross Reynolds sits down with David Sheff for a discussion on drug abuse, parenting and the struggle to shift the way the world sees addiction.

The Revised Fundamentals Of Caregiving

Ross Reynolds — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:00:00 +0000

Northwest novelist Jonathan Evison talks about how he buried his first three novels before achieving his first success. Ross Reynolds talks with Evison about that and his most recent book, "The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving."

Ray Suarez On "Latino Americans"

Jenna Montgomery — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:00:00 +0000

Journalist Ray Suarez just finished writing a new book called "Latino Americans." The way he sees it, American history as it's currently taught tends to ignore Latinos. He hopes to change that. His book starts in the 17th century and goes up until yesterday, when he sent the book off to his publisher. Suarez gives Ross Reynolds the long view of "Latino America." Below are highlights from the interview, along with excerpts from his 2010 speech, "The Browning of America."

Should Washington Get Tougher On DUIs?

The Conversation With Ross Reynolds — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:10:32 +0000

The King County prosecutor filed four felony charges of vehicular homicide and vehicular assault yesterday against Mark W. Mullan. He’s the alleged drunken driver who killed two people and wounded two others in the Wedgewood neighborhood in Seattle on Monday. The case has provoked scrutiny of the state’s approach to drunken driving. Ross Reynolds examines the history of drunken driving prevention efforts in the United States, digs into the ramifications for drunken driving in Washington and asks callers for their opinions on our state's DUI penalties.

"Salt, Sugar, Fat: How The Food Giants Hooked Us"

Producer — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:49:27 +0000

David Hyde sits down with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Michael Moss to talk about the role that processed food companies play in obesity and the health of consumers and what they learned from tobacco companies.

Rising Popularity Of Microhousing

Producer — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:00:00 +0000

As the cost of living continues to rise in the city, people are finding it harder to find an affordable place to live. To accommodate the demand, developers are building microhousing -- tiny studio apartments with private bathrooms that share a kitchen with other units. The microhouses boast affordable living in high-demand neighborhoods such as Capitol Hill and the University District. However, residents in some neighborhoods fear the developments skirt zoning laws and create too much density too fast. City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen is considering legislation that could put new restrictions on microhousing. He joins us to explain.

Shining Light On The Age Of Edison

Producer — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:12:57 +0000

When Thomas Edison displayed the first lightbulbs the reaction was utter amazement. University of Tennessee history professor Ernest Freeberg talks with Ross Reynolds about how Edison’s wonder invented modern America.

Big Data: A Revolution That Will Transform How We Live, Work And Think

Producer — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:14:33 +0000

"Big data" refers to our ability to analyze vast quantities of information to come to surprising conclusions. What’s the promise of big data, and what about our privacy? Ross Reynolds talk about the new book, "Big Data" with one of the books co-authors, Kenneth Cukier about the promise and possible perils of big data.