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?
Tim Rollins and K.O.S. at Lehman Maupin gallery, New York, October 2008. Photo by j- No.
9:00 a.m. Weekday | 12:00 p.m. The Conversation | 2:00 p.m. KUOW Presents
KUOW's Morning Edition
Morning Edition 3/19/2010 at 7:00 a.m.
Your Take On News
Weekday at 10:00 a.m.
Once again it is Friday. Time to talk over the week's news. What stories caught your attention? What hasn't been covered enough? What makes your blood really boil? What's your take on the news?
How To Help Seattle's Youth
The Conversation at 12:00 p.m.
Seattle's mayor wants to know how to help the city's youth. He's holding town halls to hear ideas on improving education, jobs and anti–violence programs. What's your experience creating new opportunities for Seattle's youth? What are your ideas?
The Tavis Smiley Show
The Tavis Smiley Show at 1:00 p.m.
Guests take part in a high-energy exchange of views, information and insight on a unique blend of topics ranging from presidential power to reparations for slavery, from campaign finance reform to miscegenation in music videos—all with a special focus on black America.
The Swing Years And Beyond
The Swing Years And Beyond at 7:00 p.m.
A much loved tradition continues on KUOW with The Swing Years And Beyond. Program host Amanda Wilde creates an intriguing musical and cultural experience as she selects and presents the best of American popular music recorded from the 1920s through the 1950s.
Fresh Air
"Fresh Air" with Terry Gross is a Peabody Award–winning magazine of contemporary arts and issues. More »
Human Trafficking In Washington State
Victims advocates and law enforcement say twenty–first century slavery can surface in any industry. This series takes a close look at the problem in our state and Washington's unique role in combating it. More »
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Human Trafficking: Activism Explosion
From bake sales to running events to political schmoozing, anti–human trafficking activism is exploding. We'll look at why awareness is rising, who's involved, and whether efforts are being focused in the... -
Portland Timberland Owner Reaps Cash By Loggi...
A timberland holding company in Portland has made a deal to sell carbon credits tied to a forest parcel it owns on Washington's Olympic Peninsula. Ecotrust hopes to showcase this sale as an example of how carbon... -
Seattle Scientists Sequence The Genome Of An ...
Researchers in Seattle have reached a milestone in the field of genetics. They've sequenced the entire genetic makeup of a family of four. Rowan introduces herself: "My name is Lee Rowan. I'm a senior research...
- Quantum Physics Leaps Into The Visible World
In the world of atoms, one thing can exist in two places at once. But on a larger scale, that rule usually breaks down. For the first time, scientists have put an object large enough to be seen with... - President Rallies Support For Final Health Care Votes
With Sunday's expected vote hanging on the support of just a handful of wavering Democrats, Obama delivered a closing argument for the goal to which he has devoted much of his presidency and on which... - Nine Major Changes In The Democrats' Health Bill
In their push to pass a sweeping health care overhaul this weekend, House Democrats unveiled a package of legislative fixes to lure undecided or opposed members of their party to the "yes" category....
- BA crew to strike as talks fail
A strike by British Airways cabin crew will go ahead after talks between the airline and the Unite union collapsed. - Dog attack killer jailed for life
A murderer from south London who used his dog as a weapon on a 16-year-old boy before stabbing him is jailed for life. - Lloyds predicts a profitable 2010
Lloyds Banking Group - which is 41% owned by the taxpayer - expects to make a profit this year after heavy losses in 2009.
Do you have infrastructure expertise?
Do you have expertise in any area that touches transit development and public infrastructure? We have years of reporting ahead on these issues. We'd like to get to know you now. Answer this question »
What will be the region's next big thing?
Urban planners are designing an ever-larger Seattle. Where will the growth come from? What industries and companies are where the action is? Answer this question »
Lingo Dance Theater
KT Niehoff's dance theater company has launched a major project to bring dance out of the usual performance venues, and in this case, into various galleries throughout the Seattle Art Museum like kinesthetic... More »
