Thursday, March 11, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010 on Speakers' Forum at 8:00 p.m.
T.R. Reid: Health Care Explained, Simply
Comparing America's health care system to the rest of the world may seem like diving into a quagmire. Does all of Europe have socialized medicine? What about Canada? Aren't they happy with their system, where no one ever has to pay a doctor bill? But patients there have to wait... More »
Thursday, March 11, 2010 on The Conversation at 12:00 p.m.
Living In Common
Condo, co–op and co–housing can be more affordable than owning a house. But owning property in common presents specials problems. If residents default on their mortgages, who pays the bills? What happens when a condo gets foreclosed on? We'll have a condo legal expert... More »
Thursday, March 11, 2010 on Weekday at 10:00 a.m.
Nancy Pearl On Audio Books
Are the audio books you've listened to considered books you've "read?" How does hearing a book change your experience of the story? What makes a good audio book? "Weekday's" favorite book commentator Nancy Pearl shares her thoughts. What do you think? Call... More »
Thursday, March 11, 2010 on Weekday at 9:00 a.m.
Environmental Policy In A Down Economy
Closing the budget gap in Washington state is a top priority. Proposals in the State House and Senate suggest raising taxes on bottled water, gum and elective cosmetic surgery. Why hesitate to tax hazardous substances? Many people believe the green movement could generate funds... More »
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 on KUOW Presents at 2:00 p.m.
Recession Sweet Spot, The Realm Of Hungry Ghosts, And Presidential Chefs
Many sectors of the economy have tanked. But Seattle–based Theo Chocolate has seen positive growth even in the tough economy. Later, Gabor Mate writes about ending the war on drug addicts in his book "In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts." Then, the Kitchen Sisters... More »
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 on The Conversation at 12:00 p.m.
Goddess Of The Market: Ayn Rand And The American Right
Philosopher Ayn Rand was an icon to free market evangelists, a loose screw and hater to her detractors. Her novel "Fountainhead" propelled her to fame. Her ideas influenced generations of conservative thinkers. Biographer Jennifer Burns draws out the conflicts between... More »
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 on Weekday at 10:00 a.m.
The Wednesday Menagerie: Vaughn Palmer, Robert Horton And Michael Parks
A conversation on the week's news in Canada from our Canadian correspondent, Vaughn Palmer, political correspondent for the Vancouver Sun.
How does pop culture influence the news? How is the news reflected back in our pop culture? Film critic Robert Horton — and you...
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010 on Weekday at 9:00 a.m.
Listeners Forum: The Story Your Family Tells
What is the story your family always tells about you? Perhaps it's something you said as a kid, or a funny or dangerous thing that you did. Often it's something you don't even remember doing. These stories frequently influence the narrative of who we are and how others perceive...
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Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 on KUOW Presents at 2:00 p.m.
Economic Turnaround Perceptions, Salmon Skin Leather, And Jazz And Judaism
Professional economists tend to judge the state of things with big numbers. But often we can see the state of the economy with our own eyes. Tom Banse reports on individual perceptions about the state of the economy. Later, turning salmon skin into fine leather apparel. Then,... More »
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 on The Conversation at 12:00 p.m.
Henry Petroski: 'The Essential Engineer'
Henry Petroski is a professor of civil engineering and history. He's written a fascinating series of books on how things are made. In his latest, "The Essential Engineer: Why Science Along Will Not Solve Our Global Problems," Petroski explores the difference between... More »
