Marcie Sillman
Stories
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Nancy Pearl Gives Northwest Writer The Thumbs Up On Second Book
Marcie Sillman sits down with librarian of the airwaves, Nancy Pearl, to discuss a Northwest writer she says merits a second read. Pearl recommends...
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When 'The Beautiful Game' Was Chaotic And Dangerous
Marcie Sillman talks with University of Washington professor Joe Janes about the original rules of soccer, published in 1863.
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Tacoma School District To Apologize For Firing Gay Teacher In 1972
Marcie Sillman talks with former teacher Jim Gaylord, who was fired from Tacoma's Wilson High School in 1972 for being gay. The school district will offer a formal apology this Sunday.
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From Military To Civilian: Making The Paycheck Transition
Marcie Sillman talks with Joint Base Lewis-McChord's transition services manager, Robin Baker, about the programs the base offers to help veterans transition to civilian life. Also, we hear from Sgt. Richard Larimer about his upcoming entrance into the civilian sector for the first time.
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The Changing Relationship Between Israel And American Jewry
Marcie Sillman talks with journalist Lesley Hazleton about the disparate ways young and old Jews regard the actions of Israel, and what this means for their future.
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Homeless Coalition Fighting For Right To Use Federal Building
Marcie Sillman talks to Alison Eisinger, director of the Coalition on Homelessness, about why local homeless advocacy groups are protesting the rejection of their application to convert the Old Federal Reserve building into a comprehensive homeless service center in downtown Seattle.
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In Defense Of Research On Unconscious Patients At Harborview
Marcie Sillman talks with bioethicist Arthur Caplan about the implications of involving people in a research study without their consent. Caplan directs the bioethics division at New York University's Langone Medical Center.
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Why Shakespeare Resonates For A New Audience
Summer means Shakespeare has arrived in the Pacific Northwest. You can see Shakespeare in parks, tents and even theaters in every major city and a few quaint towns. But Freehold Theatre aims its Shakespeare at a slightly different population.
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Not Much, But Who Cares? Seattle Kicks Off Pot Sales
It was a false countdown to high noon, when Cannabis City, a store in Seattle’s Sodo neighborhood, was supposed to start selling marijuana.
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Canadian Pot Tourists: Leave Your Souvenirs In Washington State
Marcie Sillman talks to Vaughn Palmer, columnist for the Vancouver Sun, about Canadian pot tourists making their way to Bellingham, Washington. Also they discuss the release of the "Prince Of Pot" from prison and the one-year anniversary of the train crash in Lac-Megnatic, Quebec, that killed 47 people.