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Erik Lindbergh is the grandson of famed aviator Charles Lindbergh. But growing up, Erik was told to avoid flying at all costs. Today, Erik explains why it was impossible to resist the lure of the open sky. We also learn how wi-fi could become the latest driving distraction.

Alice Finch set out to visit the Philippines with her mom in 1941. What started as a grand vacation suddenly became a nightmare when they were taken prisoner of war. Alice shares memories of her mother's courage and survival instinct. We also meet a chalkboard artist.

Evan McMullen's car holds the World Record for gas mileage 376.59 miles per gallon. But it's not a hybrid. Today, Evan tells us how this ultra efficient fuel system was designed in 1973. We also visit Fast Girl Skates and learn how West Seattle Bowl continues to thrive.

In 1981, Hugh Nguyen was sinking in a marooned refugee boat in the South China Sea. Pirates had raided his boat, stolen his sister, and stripped away his hope of survival. Today, he recounts the journey from Saigon to Seattle. We also get book reviews with Nancy Pearl.

The world's largest collection of 20th century classic cars is located in SouthTacoma. It represents the life's work of a garbage man. We tour the LeMay Museum to learn about classic automobiles. We also explore burlesque in Seattle and the rehabilitating powers of yoga.

It takes about two months to build a violin from start to finish. But for Howard Scott, the process took 60 years and two generations of family. Today, how the story of the instrument became a family legend. We also go inside the mind of a bestselling romance novelist.

Nearly two million Americans live in nursing homes. But according to Emory Baldwin, most of them don't have to. Today on Sound Focus, the Seattle architect shows us how his own home adapts to the entire life cycle. We also learn how to track wildlife in the urban landscape.

Twenty three people in Redmond shared the world record for firewalking in 1997. We speak to the co author of Weird Washington about testing his own toes on eighteen hundred degree coals. We also get book reviews from Nancy Pearl and tap into the wisdom of Orca whales.

At 2:05 p.m. The Works: Loyalty for Wi Fi and Streaming Rentals to TV In case caffeine addiction isn't enough, Starbucks is looking for new ways to keep you coming through their shaded doors. A new Starbucks Card rewards your loyalty with free Wi Fi, among other perks. Glenn Fleishman is a freelance technology reporter. He joins us every week for a look at how hi tech works in our lives. Today, we consider the perks of coffee shop loyalty, stream rental movies right to our TVs, and encrypt sensitive information via USB. At 2:20 p.m. People and Polar Bears Steven Kazlowski is a Seattle resident who spent nearly a decade photographing the polar bear in the wild. During his years in the sub zero temperatures and isolation of the Arctic coastline, he learned first hand of the interdependence between people, polar bears and the environment. Steven's photographs appear in the current Burke Museum exhibit The Last Polar Bear: Facing the Truth of a Warming World. He speaks with Dave Beck At 2:40 p.m. Cooking Klatch White tablecloths and stellar service are some common hallmarks of fine dining. For a lot of people, fine dining also means: food I could never make . Gabriel Claycamp wants to take the elitism out of gourmet food. He's the founder of Culinary Communion, a cooking school he runs out of his Seattle home. He also runs Vagabond, a monthly dinner where chefs and diners eat together at one big table. Today, Gabriel shares a few recipes that sound as fancy as can be, but he'll explain that they don't have to be intimidating. At 2:50 p.m. Made In China In rural 1930s China, a group of white American children were noticing they looked nothing like their peers. These were the kids of YMCA missionaries. And Tom Helde was among those kids. He was born in China and lived there until he was 15. John Helde is a local filmmaker, and the creator of the documentary Made In China. He's also Tom's son. John realized he didn't know anything about his dad's childhood after stumbling across a book at his parents' house. He tells Jeannie Yandel the story.

Replacing your office chair with a treadmill could do wonders for your brain. Dr. John Medina shares this and other cognitive tips for thriving at work, home, and school. We also meet a doctor who spends his spare time finding and repairing cellos for young musicians.

If you take a drive in any direction from Seattle, you'll see signs for the rodeo. Today, Margot Kahn reflects on her personal connection to the rodeo and the lessons of the Wild West. We also discover how young poets are finding their voices through a local community.

The North American Beard and Moustache Championship is coming to Bremerton. Bruce Roe tells us how his own moustache has opened up a whole new world. We also learn what Homer's classic Odyssey can teach you about your life, and we talk with climbing legend Jim Whittaker.

Hope Wechkin is a Seattle singer, violinist, and composer. She also works as a physician. Today, Hope shares stories from her one woman play Charisma, which draws together the worlds of music and medicine. We also learn how to book cheap flights and combat cyber bullies.

There are mushrooms in our forests that can cure tuberculosis and exterminate carpenter ants. Today, Paul Stamets tells us why he think fungus can save the world. We also revisit the 70s, and we learn how Washington's poet laureate uses poetry for emotional emergencies.

The bird songs of the Olympic Peninsula are as much a part of the landscape as the trees. Today, we meet a birder who sees birds by closing his eyes and listening. We also get weekend movie reviews and learn how pig kidneys and lamb's brains are more than just food waste.

Microsoft is so determined to get your eyeballs, it's willing to pay for them. Glenn Fleishman is a freelance technology reporter who joins us every Wednesday to look at how hi tech works in our lives. Today, we find out how to make money off Microsoft, what Google may soon know about your health, and we learn about a new gadget to maximize USB connections on your home network.

Jerome Robbins won awards for his work on West Side Story and Fiddler on the Roof. Today, Pacific Northwest Ballet's Peter Boal recalls Jerome's legacy and mentorship. We also get tips for selecting fresh salmon and meet a Seattle resident who is reaching out to Palestine.

Rebellious and Bohemian aren't usually the words associated with chess players. Today, local chess master and psychologist Leo Stefurak takes us inside the Pacific Northwest chess scene. We also hear songs from Recess Monkey and get a review of the New Indiana Jones movie.

A motorcycle is an icon of rebellion. But for Ian Halcott, motorcycles have always been a source of family bonding. Today, he shares how he first got hooked on the motorcycle culture when he was just four years old. We also explore the challenges of addiction in a family.

Today we tour Greenwood Space Travel Supply with life support rocket scientist Tim Lloyd. He reveals what cherry scented smoke rings and refrigerator magnets can teach us about life in space. We also learn how to curb a sugar habit after years of indulgence.

When Kathy Wolfe became a flight attendant, there were no security checks and cigarette smoke filled the cabin. Today, Kathy guides us through the exhibit Style in the Aisle at Seattle's Museum of Flight. Then, Robert Horton reviews the ultimate sci fi movie collection.

Six months ago, the Chehalis River rose faster and higher than it had in more than a decade. It flooded every building in the area for miles. Today, we visit the Black Sheep Creamery to discover how theyre recovering. We also learn how to power an urban home with the sun.

Golf is often considered a sport for doctors and CEO's. But an organization called First Tee of Seattle is putting golf within reach for thousands of young people. Today, we visit a golf course to see how the sport can transform lives. We also learn to cook green pea flan.

As a young, gay black man who struggled with bulimia, Chad Goller Sojourner tells us why he looked at treatment as Sitting in Circles with Rich White Girls . We also get stories of triumph and defeat in the boxing ring from Carla Wilcox and book reviews from Nancy Pearl.

Few people can describe what it's like to see their dogs witness the Northern Lights. But Laura Daugereau can. This February, she became the first Washington woman to compete in the Iditarod sled dog race. She brings us stories from the trail. We also get movie reviews.

Aging is like having a baby you can't know how your life will change until it happens. But, the difference between babies and aging is that nobody wants to talk about aging. Today, Liz Taylor reveals why aging deliberately remains a challenge, even when it comes to taking her own advice. We also take a culinary tour of our region.