The Conversation Podcast
The Conversation Podcast
A fast-paced news call-in program that is engaging, stimulating and informative; a forum where listeners have the chance to speak directly with experts on news-oriented topics.
Greenwood Arsonist, Health Care Reform, Nightclub Closures and Obsolescence
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 ...
Ballot Deadline Debate, the State of the Apple, and 'SuperFreakonomics'
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 ...
'Sesame Street' at 40
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 ...
Health Care Reform Passes House, and Ken Auletta's 'Googled'
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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 ...
A Handbook for American Muslim Teens and a Technology to End Global Warming
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 ...
Tacoma Mayor's Race, Poker's Life Lessons, and Retirement? What Retirement?
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 ...
Election 2009
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 ...
Has Mail-In Voting Changed the Way You Vote?
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 ...
Seattle Police Officer Death and UW Vigilantes
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 ...
Norm Dicks Linked to Ethics Probe, Heart of Dryness, and Irrational Fears
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 ...
Boeing Heads to South Carolina, Sounders FC Head to the Playoffs
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 ...
Boeing 787 Line to South Carolina?
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 ...
Dennis Hayes, Selling Kidneys, and King County Executive Race
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 ...
City Council Race, Library Cutbacks and Human Rights
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. ...
Seattle City Council Candidates Richard Conlin and David Ginsberg
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 ...
The Virtue of Forgetting, and Hutchison vs. Constantine: Who Has Your Vote?
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 ...
Seattle City Council Candidates Mike O'Brien and Robert Rosencrantz
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 ...
McGinn Backs Off on the Tunnel, and Taylor Branch on 'The Clinton Tapes'
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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 ...
Who Has Your Vote: Mallahan or McGinn? Plus, Tim Egan on 'The Big Burn'
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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 ...

