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Relationships
12:44 pm
Wed February 27, 2013

Missed Connections: A Second Chance At Love At First Sight

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Where was your close encounter with love at first sight?

Have you ever gotten an I Saw You or a missed connection? What happened? Did you connect? Psychology Today went through the missed connections on Craigslist, state by state, to see the most common places to be seen but not asked out. Here in Washington, the bus is the number one place to almost find love. In most of the other states it was Wal-Mart where cupid was most likely to draw back his bow. Ross Reynolds surveys the listeners about their thoughts on second chances at love at first sight.

Politcal Infighting
12:34 pm
Wed February 27, 2013

It's Not Me, It's You: The Politics Of Sequestration

As the date of the sequestration nears, fingers continue to get pointed, but what if political infighting is really the fault of the constituents? Ross Reynolds talks with New York Times Washington Bureau Chief David Leonhardt about why he thinks it is the constituents that are to blame for the looming across-the-board budget cuts.

Ferry Construction
12:29 pm
Wed February 27, 2013

Will Competition In Ferry Market Save Taxpayers Money?

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Where do you think Washington state ferries should be built?

Washington state lawmakers are considering ending a requirement that ferries be built in state. According to a recent state audit Washington is overpaying for ferries compared to other states. Ross Reynolds talks with ferry maker Brian Mannion about his thoughts on opening up state ferry production to outside competition. 

Local Music
10:35 am
Wed February 27, 2013

Macklemore On Bringing His Unusual Perspective Mainstream

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Macklemore and friends.

Ben Haggerty (Macklemore) had no idea his quirky songs would become, for several weeks anyway, the most popular music in America, but lightning has now struck twice. And Macklemore's become an unlikely defender of same-sex marriage and a critic of consumer culture. Macklemore talks about his unsual perspective and bringing politics to his music.

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