Weekday Videos

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?

Something evil has seeped into the soul of our nation, writes Ray McGovern, a CIA analyst for 27 years. McGovern is outraged by the CIA's use of torture. He says that complacency of American has eroded our morality. McGovern urges the Obama administration to continue its inquiry into torture practices during the Bush years. He hopes former officials will be convicted for war crimes either in an American court, or at the Hague. He also believes that our government must make sure torture is stopped once and for all.

Another tennis shoe clad foot recently washed onto the Vancouver shore. It's the seventh foot to show up since August 2007. Officials believe that while a body set adrift decomposes and sinks, the running shoe floats to the surface and follows the tidal currents. Where are these feet coming from? Scientists learn a lot about the ocean from the flotsam drifting on the tides. Some trash ends up on wrack line for you to find. Other tidal currents lead to one of five large ocean garbage patches. What are the latest discoveries in our oceans? What have you found on the shore line?

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.

Medicare isn't the only government run health care. Veteran's Health Administration and Indian Health Services are also run by the government. This hour on Weekday, we'll learn more about Indian Health Services. How does it work? Who can use it? What are the problems? Call in at 1.800.289.5869.

Alvin Ziontz represented Indian tribes in court for over 30 years. He argued the historic case that resulted in the Boldt decision, guaranteeing Pacific Northwest treaty fishing rights. He also fought for Makah whale hunting rights. Today, we look behind the scenes at these cases, and the modern challenges tribes face.

The first election results are in and we (probably) have our winners. This hour we'll talk with reporters around the state. We'll crunch numbers, analyze campaign rhetoric and discuss which issues came out on top. Are you pleased with the outcome of Election 2009? Who got your vote? Call in: 1.800.289.KUOW.

If you could find the air leaks in your home, you'd save energy and money. Weekday's home repair expert, Roger Faris is here to teach you how to locate them. He'll also share the best methods and products to patch them up. Do you have home repair questions? Now is your chance to get them answered. 1.800.289.5869 (KUOW).A conversation on the week's news in Canada from our Canadian correspondent, Vaughn Palmer, political correspondent for the Vancouver Sun.

In Jordan, so called honor killings make up about one third of the murders of women. Girls and women are killed by their fathers and brothers to cleanse the honor of their family. These crimes are rarely reported or even spoken about. Where does this gruesome tradition stem from? What acts are considered punishable by murder? How does it affect the Jordanian immigrant population of the United States and elsewhere? Can anything be done to change this tradition?

Autumn colors are pretty, but once the leaves come down, what should you do with them? Raked leaves can fill up a yard waste bin quickly. Are there other ways to use leaves? Can they be beneficial to your garden? Leaves are also good for birds and critters. Should you be leaving some leaves where they fall?

Time's up. Ballots are due tomorrow, either by mail or in a drop box. Still undecided on the Seattle mayor's race? Or perhaps you're seeking validation of your choice. Today a last minute debate between Seattle mayoral candidates Joe Mallahan and Mike McGinn. Their positions on transportation, education and the budget gap have evolved over the race. Where do they stand on the day before the election? Tune in to catch their closing statements. Also, undecided voters here's your last chance to ask questions before you fill out your ballot.

What can you learn when you put yourself in someone else's shoes? What about when you act their part? Intiman Theatre has been sponsoring a series of community readings of its new play Abe Lincoln in Illinois. They call it Front Porch Theater. Friends, neighbors and community members gather in coffee shops and libraries to read and discuss the play. How does it change a play to read it yourself? What does this play have to teach us about Abe Lincoln? And what can his story tell us about today? Have you been to any of the Front Porch readings? Join our discussion at 1.800.289.5869.

How do teenagers view the city of Seattle? City government legislates, funds and enacts lots of programs meant improve the education and safety of young people. What's working? Has the money that's been spent to reduce youth violence or combat gangs changed the lives of young people in this city? What do teenagers make of the city's transit system? They often rely on Metro more than adults do. What's it like to attend Seattle Schools? What would they change? What are the most pressing issues from their perspective? Which adults help them the most? Four young people join us with their insight. Are you a teenager? What's your experience? Call 206.543.5869(KUOW). All of that after the news from Canada with Vaughn Palmer.

When was the last time you used a word processing machine, or a floppy disc? What about the last time you made a mix tape? What happened to all the 8 track players, VCRs and rolls of carbon paper? Today, we talk about obsolete technology what's going, what's gone, and what will stick around forever. What technologies do you miss? What can't you let go of?

In the early 1990s, Jake Adelstein was hired as a crime reporter for Japan's largest paper. He entered a world of serial killers, child pornographers and the Japanese mob, better known as the yakuza. He joins us to talk about being a mob target, how he fought back, and the yakuza's continuing influence in Japan.

Tim Flannery wants you to trust two things: that climate change is real and that we can stop it. The scientist tells us what steps we need to take toward a sustainable future and how governments and business can work together for success. He joins us with new ideas on how we can stall climate change and spark the economy.

Our election coverage continues with short debates between the candidates for Seattle City Council Position 4 and Position 6. The contenders for Position 4 Sally Bagshaw and David Bloom both have lengthy histories of civil service and political involvement, though neither has ever sat on the council before. Nick Licata is the incumbent for Position 6 a seat he's held for over a decade. His opponent, Jessie Israel, works for the County Parks Department. How do these candidates plan to address concerns about transit, safety, and social services in Seattle? Participate with your questions by calling 206.543.KUOW.