Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 on Weekday at 10:00 a.m.
Is the Recession Making Us Smarter Consumers?
Public Radio finance guru Chris Farrell says the grey clouds of the recession have a silver lining. He believes it's the perfect opportunity to embrace a new frugality with less penny pinching and quality over quantity. How has the down economy changed the way you shop? Call... More »
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 on Weekday at 9:00 a.m.
Fiction And Medicine: A Conversation With Abraham Verghese
Abraham Verghese became famous for his best-selling memoir "My Own Country," about treating AIDS patients in Tennessee. But Verghese always wanted to write fiction. His first novel, "Cutting for Stone," was published last year. How does he balance life as... More »
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Tuesday, February 09, 2010 on The Conversation at 12:00 p.m.
Turning Around Urban Schools
Manual High School, located in a poor section of Denver, was once of the worst schools in Colorado. It was closed for poor performance in 2006. When Principal Rob Stein opened the school a year later he could hire his own staff and set his own curriculum. Today Manual is Denver's... More »
Tuesday, February 09, 2010 on Weekday at 10:00 a.m.
Greendays: Native Heirlooms And The People Behind Them
We treasure heirloom tomatoes in our region, but there are also a lot of other heirloom fruits and vegetables that grow well here. We'll talk about the possibilities today. We'll also learn about the people behind the heirloom varieties we enjoy and share stories and planting... More »
Tuesday, February 09, 2010 on Weekday at 9:00 a.m.
A Look At Commercial Real Estate
Our neighborhoods are full of empty storefronts and office buildings. Stalled development projects have left holes in the ground. How is commercial real estate fairing? Will developers be able secure loans for pending projects? How can they attract tenants for existing buildings?... More »
Monday, February 08, 2010
Monday, February 08, 2010 on KUOW Specials at 8:00 p.m.
Who Is This Man?
Martin Luther King, Jr's "I Have A Dream" speech has become the shorthand of the civil rights movement. We might never have heard it if it were not for a man who has largely been forgotten by history: Bayard Rustin. Explore the life and legacy of Mr. Rustin, a black,... More »
Monday, February 08, 2010 on KUOW Presents at 2:00 p.m.
Saint Kateri, Boosting Careers And A Graphic Art Look At A 1950s Childhood
Three years ago, Jake Finkbonner nearly died of an infection. People all over Washington and the world prayed for a miracle. Now, the Vatican will decide whether his recovery qualifies as one. Later, a state program that helps people get education for a better job. Then, a review... More »
Monday, February 08, 2010 on The Conversation at 12:00 p.m.
'Bomb Power' by Garry Wills
Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Garry Wills argues that we can trace the increase in presidential power and the rise of government as a national security state back to the Manhattan Project because the secrecy and control necessary to build the first atomic bomb has fundamentally... More »
Monday, February 08, 2010 on Weekday at 10:00 a.m.
Ask Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn
New Seattle mayor Mike McGinn has already run into some tough opposition. His plan to cut more than 200 city jobs resulted in low morale — so much so that he postponed cuts until spring. Other issues include the sea wall rebuild, SR–520 bridge and the annexation...
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Monday, February 08, 2010 on Weekday at 9:00 a.m.
Can Prostitution Of Underage Kids In Puget Sound Be Stopped?
Seattle will launch a two–year pilot program this spring that will provide housing and support to underage children involved in prostitution. Meanwhile, tougher laws are going after pimp rings. There are hundreds of underage kids involved in the sex trade in Seattle. Can...
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