The Conversation Podcast

12:00 p.m. Arsonist Caught? Seattle Police have a person of interest in custody in connection the string of arsons in Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood. Hospital Pay The executive of the non–profit Valley Medical Center got a $1.7 million ...

12:00 p.m. Apples Washington's apple growers are feeling good about sales this year. Early numbers show a strong demand for their 2009 crops. Plus, scientists say they've come up with a better breed of apple that stays fresh for months. John McKay on ...

12:00 p.m. Copenhagen Climate Summit Are the Copenhagen climate talks over before they've begun? Lobbyists around the world are pressuring their governments to soften commitments on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. That's according to a report from an ...

12:00 p.m. Congressman Smith on House Health Care Bill The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a health care reform bill. It includes a public option and restrictions on abortion funding. Rep. Adam Smith (Democrat, Wash.) voted for the bill despite ...

12:00 p.m. Mourning a Seattle Police Officer The Seattle Police Department is holding a memorial service today for slain Seattle Police Officer Timothy Brenton. KUOW reporter Amy Radil updates us live from this somber event. Unemployment Update The ...

12:00 p.m. Tacoma Election Update The Seattle mayoral race isn't the only nail–biter around. In Tacoma, City Councilwoman Marilyn Strickland leads architect Jim Merritt by a mere 117 votes in their race for the corner office. Pierce County voters ...

12:00 p.m. Leading King County Dow Constantine won a tough battle for the office of King County Executive. He takes office in just a few weeks and joins us to talk about what he'll do first. Bipartisan — or Not? King County elections are now ...

12:00 p.m. Precinct Parties People who want to avoid paying postage can drop their ballot at neighborhood centers in Seattle. The centers are holding open house celebrations later today to thank voters. Bookstore Blues Bailey/Coy Books on Capitol ...

12:00 p.m. Slain Police Officer Police are searching for the shooter who killed a Seattle police officer and wounded another on Saturday night. We'll get an update on the investigation. More With Less Public health departments are facing budget cuts even ...

12:00 p.m. Norm Dicks Tied to House Ethics Probe Congressman Norm Dicks of Bremerton is being investigated for possible ethics violations according to a leaked document obtained by the Washington Post. We talk to the executive director of The Center for ...

12:00 p.m. Boeing Dreamliner to South Carolina Boeing announced yesterday it will build its 787 Dreamliner production line in South Carolina instead of Puget Sound. KUOW's Deborah Wang reports. School Board Race In the race for school board in South ...

12:00 p.m. Losing a Line: Boeing Move Boeing and the IAM have been unable to come to terms on a 10 year no–strike contract. The airline manufacturer will announce soon whether they'll build their 787 production line here or in South Carolina. What ...

12:00 p.m. Constantine vs. Hutchison The Dow Constantine and Susan Hutchison race for King County Executive is coming down to the wire. Amy Radil reports on the latest. Officer Charged An Everett Police officer faces murder charges after allegedly ...

12:00 p.m. City Council Position 6 Longtime Seattle City Council member Nick Licata faces a tough challenge from Jesse Israel. KUOW's Liz Jones reports. Budget Cuts The Seattle Public library faces sharp cuts in hours because of the city's budget crunch. ...

12:00 p.m. Congressman David Reichert on Health Care Reform House speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today that the House health reform bill will include a public option. We'll get Republican Congressman Dave Reichert's take on the public option and health ...

12:00 p.m. McGinn For Mayor? KUOW's Deborah Wang profiles Seattle mayoral candidate Mike McGinn. New School Graduation Standards Rejected The Seattle School Board gives the "D" pass requirement proposal an "F." KUOW's Phyllis ...

12 p.m. Profile: Joe Mallahan Two men who've never held elected office are battling it out to become Seattle's mayor. Today Deborah Wang profiles Joe Mallahan, candidate for mayor of Seattle. She'll profile his opponent Mike McGinn tomorrow. Tree ...

12:00 p.m. Too Many Administrators? A stay–at–home mom, and former business analyst, took a detailed look at the Seattle School District's budget. She concluded the district's administrative spending is way out of line compared to other ...

12:00 p.m. Election 2009: McGinn and Mallahan Debate Last night Joe Mallahan and Mike McGinn faced each other in a debate. The race for Seattle mayor is heating up. Mike McGinn's campaign made robo–calls suggesting Joe Mallahan agrees with the ...