Cliff Mass Videos

Last week Governor Chris Gregoire said that election results should come in faster. If ballots have an earlier deadline, would that discourage people from voting? Governor Gregoire is our guest in the studio today. We'll ask her about the ups, downs and delays in the recent election cycle, the approval of Referendum 71 and the defeat of Initiative 1033. We'll also ask her about three aging infrastructure projects: the Howard Hanson Dam, the 520 bridge, and the Seattle Viaduct. If you've got questions for the Governor, email Weekday .

12:00 p.m. Wild Weather Cliff Mass updates us on the fierce windstorm pummeling Washington. Hospital Expansion Amy Radil reports on the controversy over the expansion of Seattle Children's Hospital. Where It's Always 4:20 A new cannabis cafe opens in Portland. 12:20 p.m. Incentivizing Weight Loss One of the wellness initiatives in the new health care reform package is aimed at reducing obesity. But some are fighting it. They say we can be healthy at any size. We'll hear from Linda Bacon, author of Health at Every Size, and Richard Hamburg, deputy director of the Trust for America's Health. 12:40 p.m. Going Viral Going viral is bad when you're talking about H1N1. But going viral is very good when you're starting a business or social movement. The humor Website I Can Has Cheezburger is an example of how an idea, no matter how goofy, can go viral on the Web. We'll hear from the new executive of Seattle based Cheezburger Network and Adam Penenberg, author of Viral Loop.

Three banks have failed already this year in Washington state. At least 26 more are on the edge of failing. Why so many? Washington's banking sector has gone from one of the best, to among the worst in the country. What happened? What can the state and the federal government do to help? Washington state's banking sector, on the next Weekday.

The H1N1 swine flu has gotten a lot of buzz recently, but many of us still have questions. Will the vaccine come too late for most people? Can you take the regular flu vaccine and the H1N1 vaccine at the same time? What are swine flu symptoms? Is death a possibility for everyone? How quickly do things go downhill? What treatment should you give yourself or a child? Today on Weekday everything you ever wanted to know about the swine flu. Call 1.800.289.5869 (KUOW) with your questions. Also, the memorial for slain Police Officer Timothy Brenton takes center stage today. We start Weekday speaking with KUOW reporter Amy Radil on location. Why is tradition and ritual so important to police culture, especially when an officer is killed? Plus, Cliff Mass joins us with a weekend weather forecast.

Weekday's election coverage continues with a conversation about two of the ballot measures you'll be facing this November. If Referendum 71 is approved, it would leave intact the expanded rights for domestic partners already approved by the Legislature. Initiative 1033 would place an annual limit on the amount of revenue from taxes and fees that can be raised by the government for its general funds. The limit would be tied to the rate of population growth and inflation. We'll explore both issues with experts and you.

Once again it is Friday. What stories caught your attention? What hasn't been covered enough? Is there anything that really made your blood boil? The news is more than the mainstream headlines. Don't let the media choose all the topics. What is your take on the news?Plus, Cliff Mass joins us with a weekend weather forecast.

For troops in Afghanistan, July and August were the deadliest months in an eight year conflict. Now that the U.S. military is focused on Afghanistan, what is the objective? Is the focus still a war on terror? Is capturing or killing Osama Bin Laden a priority? In the nearly eight years of fighting there, what have we accomplished? How do know when we've succeeded? And how is Afghanistan different from fighting in Iraq? Plus, Cliff Mass joins us with a weekend weather forecast.

Famous librarian and book commentator Nancy Pearl joins us to discuss the allure of mysteries. Why do people love to read them? What type do you prefer cozy ones? The classic Sherlock Holmes? The more violent CSI types? Do you have a mystery novelist that you always read? Nancy brings us her recommendations. What are yours? Plus, the weekend weather forecast with Cliff Mass.New! The Mysteries of the Pearl

Over 100 degrees yesterday and nearly 100 today. Love it or hate it, the heat is the talk of the town. Is this the beginning of a new weather pattern for the Pacific Northwest? What fires have occurred as a result? How has the weather affected your life in the last few days? And what are we to make of ourselves as a community are we just unable to happily cope with weather that isn't overcast and 60?

New Jail Update Seattle plans to build a new jail because King County said it would not have room for prisoners. Now King County says there is room. Does that mean we won't need a new Seattle jail? Math Battle Continues Schools are winding down in the Seattle school district, but not the controversy over news math textbooks. Three people are appealing in King County Superior Court. Protest for Graduation University of Washington's graduation is tomorrow. Some UW students plan to protest Defense Secretary Robert Gates as commencement speaker. We'll bring you the story live from the UW campus. Graduating in the Downturn What are your graduation plans in the Great Recession? We are live from the UW campus today talking to students. We'll also take your calls. How to Value an Arts Education? Over at Washington State University, the theater and arts department will be closing. What's the value of an education in dance, art or theater? We are live from the UW campus today talking to students, and taking your calls. Afghan Star The new documentary Afghan Star explores the nation through its obsession with a TV talent contest. It's playing at SIFF cinema tomorrow at 11:00 am. We talk to the director.

In 2004, the Department of Transportation began constructing the facility that helped them build the new Hood Canal Bridge. As backhoes dug through layers of industrial fill dirt, they began to unearth skeletons, carvings, and cooking hearths. It was the pre historic Native American village Tse whit zen. Over 300 burial sites were uncovered before construction stopped. How was such a major burial site missed for so long? How should archeological sites be excavated? What do these ancient remains reveal about the culture that lived there? What lessons were learned from the excavation of Tse whit zen?Plus, the weekend weather forecast with Cliff Mass.

Budget cuts are forcing the state to cut 40,000 members mostly low income from its Basic Health Plan. There's even talk of raising prices or making cuts via lottery. How will the state choose who to eject? How will this affect health care in the long run? What options will uninsured people have? Should the health care system be changed, like protesters demanded at a rally last week? We look at the state of basic health care on Weekday. Plus, the weekend weather forecast with Cliff Mass.

Seattle's former Chief of Police is now the nation's Drug Czar. Gil Kerlikowske has already said he wants to stop using the term drug war. Meanwhile, drug related violence in Mexico is on the rise. How will the nations' drug policy change under a new administration? Gil Kerlikowske is our guest.Plus, the weekend weather forecast with Cliff Mass.

Gourmet Magazine's editor in chief Ruth Reichl joins us with a new memoir about her mother. Reading old diaries and letters, Ruth came to realize that her mother's youthful happiness and dreams faded into disappointment. She was under stimulated and restless. How did her mother fall into that trap? How did she raise Ruth to be different? What's your story? How much influence do others have on your life journey? What is the value of following in a family's footsteps versus striking out on your own? Plus, Cliff Mass joins us with a weekend weather forecast.

In the 1970s, Mark Rudd was part of a protest group known for riots, bombings and a jailbreak. The members called themselves Weathermen. Mark Rudd recalls his role in the Weather Underground and life as a fugitive. He claims he felt like he was on a speeding train, dimly aware of disaster ahead but unable to put on the brakes. Mark Rudd joins us to talk about his book, Underground, dealing with the ripple effects of his actions over 30 years later, and why he's still an activist today. Plus, weather from Cliff Mass.

Pharmaceutical companies want to make money. Poor people can't afford expensive drugs. Can they ever make it work? Philosopher Thomas Pogge says they can. He leads a non profit that envisions paying pharmaceutical companies while still getting affordable medicine to the poor. Will it work? Will it be a model for the future? Thomas Pogge is our guest on Weekday. Plus, weekend weather forecast with Cliff Mass.

When it comes to Washington weather, rain is our reputation. In reality, our state's weather is incredibly varied. Today, we'll look at Pacific Northwest weather with Professor Cliff Mass. What do you want to know? Call 1.800.289.KUOW with your questions.

A new generation of political organizers was motivated and trained through the Obama campaign. What caused people to dedicate their lives to activism in the past? Author Randy Shaw has been studying Cesar Chavez. What lessons can we learn from the UFW's campaigns? How are labor, immigrant rights, and electoral activism campaigns operating today?Plus, the weekend weather forecast with Cliff Mass.

There's nothing easy about solving the transportation issues of Washington State. While some projects get green lighted, others stay waiting in the wings. The Puget Sound Regional Council is tasked with deciding our region's transportation priorities. Yesterday, they released 5 different transportation alternatives. Are we going to have more roads or more public transit? Are plans consistent with the regional growth we're expecting? Is climate change taken into account? How are projects funded? What transportation future do you want?Plus, the weekend weather forecast with Cliff Mass.

Weather Update from Cliff Mass Two storms delivered Seattle's heaviest snowfall in decades and there's more on the way. Buses are rerouted, flights are cancelled, and side streets have been turned into sledding runs. Do travelers have any hope of getting out of town for the holidays? We'll find out what's ahead weather wise from UW atmospheric scientist Cliff Mass. UW President Mark Emmert Answers Your Questions The snow has shut down all three of its campuses, but University of Washington President Mark Emmert is in our studio. The University of Washington is facing 13% cuts to balance the state's budget shortfall. That's $116 million. How will that affect the school's programs and services? We'll find out how UW President Emmert plans to address the changing financial picture.