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  • Why We Love Horror Movies

    Last year we spoke with author Jason Zinoman who wrote, "Shock Value: How a Few Eccentric Outsiders Gave Us Nightmares, Conquered Hollywood, and Invented Modern Horror," and took some calls. To celebrate Halloween we've decided to bring you some highlights from that interview and a little more.

  • 1st Congressional District Debate: Koster Vs DelBene

    The stakes in this race are high for both political parties. There are three open Congressional seats in the state this year, and Republicans say the 1st District is their best chance to win one.Candidates John Koster (R) and Suzan DelBene (D) sit down with KUOW's Ross Reynolds for a debate. The candidates address the economy, women's reproductive issues and each other's campaigns thus far.Read Seattle Times' Emily Heffter summary of the debate.Previous KUOW coverage of the 1st Congressional District:Suzan DelBene Brings Business Experience, Money To Congressional RaceRepublican John Koster Focuses On Economy To Woo ModeratesDelBene, Koster Advance In 1st Congressional District Race
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    From The White House To Seattle University: Former Bush Press Secretary Scott McClellan

    Scott McClellan was the White House Press Secretary from July 2003 to April 2006, the longest serving press secretary under George W. Bush. He left that post, disillusioned and frustrated, and went on to write a book about his experience. It’s called “What Happened: Inside the Bush White House and Washington’s Culture of Deception.”He talks with KUOW's Ross Reynolds about his time in the White House, what he’s been doing since he left, and what lies ahead with his new role at Seattle University.

  • Online Learning: Crediting The Classes

    The crushing cost of student debt is leading schools, students and parents to look at alternatives provided by online learning. A leader in the field, Karen Symms Gallagher, dean of the University of Southern California Rossier School of Education, sits down with Ross Reynolds for a discussion about the future of online learning for credit.

  • Is Windows 8 The Future Or A Failure?

    On the cusp of the release of Windows 8,  Ross Reynolds talks to New York Times personal tech columnist, David Pogue, about the latest software and the future of Microsoft. 
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    Ferry Delays Have Commuters Stuck Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay

    Washington State Ferry system staff cutbacks are leading to some last minute cancelations and that is causing headaches for some ferry commuters.  Yesterday, two ferry sailings were canceled due to crew shortages. Ross Reynolds talks to state ferry system director, David Moseley.

  • Leafly: A Yelp For Medical Marijuana?

    A new online Seattle startup called Leafly is targeting medical marijuana patients.  The website (and mobile apps) feature information about medical cannabis strains and dispensaries based on tens of thousands of patient-generated reviews.  Ross Reynolds talks with Leafly’s CEO Brendan Kennedy about how the site works.
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    Seattle Police To Unveil New Surveillance Drones

    This evening the Seattle Police Department will display a drone aircraft they plan to deploy as part of surveillance program using unmanned aerial vehicle. Ross Reynolds explores what the drones will be monitoring, who is concerned about privacy violations and hears listener reaction to the new drones. 
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    Why Does Jay Inslee Want To Be Your Next Governor?

    Democrat Jay Inslee sits down with Ross Reynolds for his final KUOW interview before the election.Republican challenger, Rob McKenna, was last on The Conversation September 28. Listen to parts one and two of his interview.