Let's Have a Beer and Talk About Race. Plus, New Rules for the Digital Era.
Ross Reynolds
07/30/2009 at 12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
Judge Delays Release of R–71 Signatures
A federal judge has temporarily halted the release of the names of people who signed R–71. That's the referendum to put Washington's "everything–but–marriage" law for same–sex couples up for a public vote. We'll speak with the lawyer who argued for the injunction.
Seattle Parks Smoking Ban?
Seattle City Council member and Parks committee chair Tom Rasmussen says he's considering a proposal to ban smoking in city parks. He'll explain why.
Which Antidepressant Is the Right One?
There are more than 20 antidepressants available and finding the right medicine for a patient is often more guesswork than science. KUOW's Ruby de Luna reports on a new study by Seattle's Group Health Cooperative that hopes to predict how people will respond to these medications.
12:20 p.m.
Obama's "Beer Summit"
Today the President, a Harvard professor and a Boston cop are having a beer and talking about race at the White House. So are we. Let's crack open a cold one and discuss the current state of race relations in America. Call in with your thoughts and experiences at 800.289.5869.
12:40 p.m.
New Rules for the Digital Age
Wired magazine has proposed new rules of etiquette for the digital age. Wondering whether to lock down your wifi? They say leave it open so others can use it. They also say you should friend your coworkers — and your boss — on Facebook. What are the rules you want others to follow in the digital age? Call in and tell us about it.
Guest(s)
James Bopp is lead counsel for Protect Marriage Washington.
Tom Rasmussen is a Seattle City Council member and chair of the council's Parks committee.
Anthony Greenwald is a social psychologist at the University of Washington.
Nancy Miller is a senior editor at Wired Magazine.
KUOW does not endorse nor control the content viewed on these links as they appear now or in the future.
- 'City Councilman considers proposing smoking ban in Seattle parks,' Seattle Post-Globe
- City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen
- 'Group Health Launches Study on Antidepressants,' KUOW News
- 'How to Behave: New Rules for Highly Evolved Humans,' Wired magazine
- Harvard University Implicit Association test
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