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Greendays Gardening Panel: Gifts for Gardeners

Tue, Dec 2 Listen
What are the best gifts for gardeners? What are the new trends; the handiest gadgets? What isn't worth the money? Our gardening panel joins us with their suggestions. We welcome yours as well. Email Weekday or call 1.800.289.KUOW during the show.

Harry Shearer and Judith Owen's Holiday Sing-Along

Tue, Dec 2 Listen
Today we kick off the holiday season with humor and singing. Actor, writer and Simpsons character voice, Harry Shearer, joins us along with singer and songwriter, Judith Owen. They're live in our performance studio for a holiday singalong. Need a smile on your face? This just might do it.

Where Not to Travel With Peter Greenberg

Mon, Dec 1 Listen
Ahhhh, vacation. When you're on vacation, everything is a breeze right? Well, not always. Sometimes that beautiful hotel turns out to be a dump and tourist lines make activities impossible. When planning a trip, maybe you should consider where not to go. Travel Editor for NBC's Today Show, Peter Greenberg, joins us to discuss which vacation destinations are worth avoiding.

The Business of Arts in a Declining Economy

Mon, Dec 1 Listen
December is the season when many reach into their pockets to give to their favorite charities. Arts organizations are often at the top of those lists. But in the economic downturn, will the arts be considered frivolous? Big foundations themselves are having to tighten their belts. Are they having to change the way they're giving to the arts? How are ballet companies and other art venues adjusting? Are philanthropists more Ebenezer Scrooge than George Bailey when it comes to the season of...

Coast Salish Art

Wed, Nov 26 Listen
The totem poles we see in Seattle aren't from here. They're from Alaska. What was the art of local native people like? The work of the Coast Salish people is currently featured at the Seattle Art Museum. Over forty people from different tribes worked together to curate the exhibit. The objects on display are both art and functional everyday objects. Seattle Times art critic Sheila Farr says, It's an exhibition that every person who lives in the Puget Sound region should see. We'll talk about...

Winter Movies and Family Favorites

Wed, Nov 26 Listen
There is nothing cozier than a movie night in the winter. What is your favorite winter movie? Is there a particular film you always watch when you gather together with family? How did that particular film become a tradition? Share your films with us at Weekday or call during the show at 1.800.289.KUOW.

Greendays Gardening Panel: Protecting Plants from Winter

Tue, Nov 25 Listen
It's important to protect your plants from winter weather. Potted plants and plants in the ground need protection from wind, freezing rain maybe even snow. Today we'll tell you what to do. Call in with your questions at 1.800.289.KUOW or email Weekday.

The Economy and the Holidays: Stories From the Storefront

Tue, Nov 25 Listen
Thanksgiving kicks off a shaky holiday shopping season. Some national business will be too big to fail, but what about small businesses? How are local businesses fairing? What budget considerations are being made for 2009? What's the economic climate for small business in Washington State? Take a step inside the front door.

Mortgage Help Desk

Mon, Nov 24 Listen
Mortgages, mortgages, mortgages! It seems like everyone needs help. Housing agencies nationwide are drowning in phone calls. How has the housing market affected you? Are you facing foreclosure? Are your neighbors? What are your best options from here? Two housing experts answer your questions this hour. Call 800.289.KUOW or email Weekday with your mortgage questions.

The Survival of Community Newspapers: Can Local Newspapers Compete?

Mon, Nov 24 Listen
We start the hour with live anchored coverage of Presidentelect Barack Obama's press conference, from NPR news. Then, large metro papers are in trouble. An American Press Institute conference found that the industry is at fullblown crisis stage. Community weeklies, however, are weathering the downturn. A survey of small market papers found that 2008 was a great year for readership and advertising. Why are community papers different? How does the Internet shape these papers and their...

Your Take on News

Fri, Nov 21 Listen
Once again it is Friday. Time to talk over the week's news. What stories caught your attention? What hasn't been covered enough? What makes your blood really boil? What's your take on the news?

Listener Forum: Weekday Wiki

Fri, Nov 21 Listen
In the past, there was no outlet for random knowledge. If you knew things that didn't apply to your work or home life, Trivial Pursuit was your only outlet. Today is a new day! Now thanks to internet sites like Wikipedia aimless knowledge is worldly knowledge! So we ask you... what do you know about? And why? What random piece of knowledge or obscure expertise could you share on a wiki entry? Call us at 1.800.289.KUOW.

Ask King County Executive Ron Sims

Thu, Nov 20 Listen
King County Executive Ron Sims has difficult decisions to make. The county's financial trouble will mean jobs cuts and cancelled programs. Sims says closing all government offices for 10 days a year could help the budget. The Superior Court says this proposal violates the state constitution. What other ideas are on the table? What's at risk? Also, will the passage of Proposition 1 mean bus service won't be expanded? Ron Sims joins us. If you have questions, call 1.800.289.KUOW.

Annie Leibovitz on the Stories Behind Her Images

Thu, Nov 20 Listen
What are the stories behind Annie Leibovitz's iconic photos? She shares them with us today. For instance, what was it like to photograph the Queen? How about President Bush and his cabinet? What photographers influenced her work? How does she view her documentation of pop culture? Today renowned photographer, Annie Leibovitz, with the stories behind the images.

Congo: 'The Forgotton War'

Wed, Nov 19 Listen
The conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo is threatening to become a full scale war. Last week, rebel commanders seized an army base and the headquarters of Congo's famous Virunga National Park. The latest round of fighting has seen a dramatic rise in the number of rapes. Some 200,000 people have been displaced since August, according to the World Food Program. That's in addition to the nearly 1.5 million people already displaced since 2007. The socalled forgotten war isn't over....

Light Rail Construction on Capitol Hill, and Beyond

Wed, Nov 19 Listen
There's a lot more light rail in our future. The passage of Proposition 1 ensured that. But before we can have light rail, track must be laid and stations must be built. Whole blocks of Capitol Hill are shuttered and waiting. What's the construction plan for Capitol Hill? How will it affect residents and visitors? Is there a mitigation plan for businesses? Communities in Rainier Valley and Beacon Hill have already dealt with similar construction. How did it go? This morning on Weekday, we...

Greendays Gardening Panel: Evergreens for the Garden

Tue, Nov 18 Listen
The leaves have fallen. On the east coast trees are bare and colorless. In Washington, however, evergreens keep the region colorful all winter. What are your favorite evergreens? Which types could work in your yard? Call in with your questions at 1.800.289.KUOW.

The Violent Spiral of Mexico's Drug War

Tue, Nov 18 Listen
Drug wars between rival cartels in Mexico have kicked off a downward spiral of violence and bloodshed. The border town of Juarez alone had over 1000 killings in a year. With all the violence, is there any end in sight? We'll look at Mexico's drug war today on Weekday.

Thanksgiving Cooking: Good Advice and Horror Stories

Mon, Nov 17 Listen
Thanksgiving means cooking. You've got to cook big and you've got to cook great. No pressure, right? Not sure how to cook that turkey? You better get learning, QUICK! This year there is the added challenge of cooking on a budget. Today we offer some help. If you have cooking questions, we have answers. Also, we love a good cooking disaster story, so call in and make us cringe. Call 1.800.289.KUOW or email email Weekday.

Can Small Banks Survive?

Mon, Nov 17 Listen
Last month Citigroup failed in its bid to buy Wachovia. Its new plan is to stitch together a group of small regional banks to catch up with Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase and Wells Fargo. Big banks say the purchase of smaller, ailing institutions promotes recovery of the sector. Community bank representatives worry that consolidations only sweep up healthy institutions that are too small to fight back. How are community banks faring in these tough financial times? Were they hit by the...

Your Take on News

Fri, Nov 14 Listen
Once again it is Friday. Time to talk over the week's news. What stories caught your attention? What hasn't been covered enough? What makes your blood really boil? What's your take on the news?

Cliff Mass on the Weather of the Pacific Northwest

Fri, Nov 14 Listen
When it comes to Washington weather, rain is our reputation. In reality, our state's weather is incredibly varied. Eastern Washington is desertlike while the west is rainforest. Snow in the mountains, strong winds on the coast and the Puget Sound convergence zone all factor in. Today, we'll look at Pacific Northwest weather with Professor Cliff Mass. Why is local weather harder to predict? Why are thunderstorms rare? What do you want to know? Call 1.800.289.KUOW with your questions.

Online Dating and the Changing World of Matchmaking

Thu, Nov 13 Listen
John324? Meet Krissy428. Today, going online is just another way to find a date. But how do companies like eHarmony and Match.com set people up? Is there a magic formula? How has online dating changed the landscape of oldfashioned matchmaking? Online companies playing Cupid. Is a match made in heaven really just one mouse click away?

News You Can Use: Credit Help

Thu, Nov 13 Listen
We've all gotten used to buying on plastic. Have Americans become too comfortable with debt? What happens to the failing banks when people stop paying their credit card balances every month? Maybe you're carrying more credit card debt than you can handle. Maybe those student loans are adding up. Should you consolidate? What can you do to keep from getting into debt in the first place? We'll have some experts on hand to offer their advice.

Listeners' Forum: Coupon Clipping and Other Tricks to Saving Money

Wed, Nov 12 Listen
Snip snip. It's the sound of someone clipping coupons. Given today's economy, it's no longer something only Grandma does. What coupons are you clipping? Buying clothes from Goodwill, picking items off the 99cent menu, taking the bus during nonpeak hours ... what tricks do you use to save money? How do you pinch pennies when the pocketstrings tighten? Is it more than just switching from fettucine to Ramen? Call in with your ingenious tips at 800.289.KUOW or email Weekday. Plus, a conversation...

Election 2008: What Really Happened?

Wed, Nov 12 Listen
It's been a week since election day. Time to reflect. Which predictions came true and which did not? Also, how did religion and the financial crisis affect the outcome? What about race and ethnicity? When it came to your personal predictions, were you right or wrong? Which results surprised you?

Veterans' Health Care

Mon, Nov 10 Listen
The country has an estimated 24 million veterans, and most of them are eligible for health care benefits from the Veterans Health Association (VA). What sorts of health problems are they facing? And what kinds of benefits can they receive? We'll talk to representatives from the state and federal VA. Is the VA ready to care for the aging population of Vietnam vets as well as the mental health issues of vets returning from Iraq and Afghanistan?

Author Robert Clark on Art and the 1966 Flooding of Florence

Mon, Nov 10 Listen
On November 4, 1966, Radio London made this announcement: The world is about to lose one of its jewels. Florence. The reason? A lowpressure system was dumping rain on Italy; more in a day than expected annually. When the water reached Florence, it flooded the streets, pouring tons of sewage and mud into cellars. People rushed to save themselves and their belongings. Others rushed to rescue the city's worldrenowned art. Author Robert Clark joins us with his recreation of this event, and to ask...

Your Take on News: 11/7

Fri, Nov 7 Listen
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?

Ivan Doig: Confronting the Emotions of War

Fri, Nov 7 Listen
In the latest novel by Ivan Doig, The Eleventh Man, is based on a slim, but tragic fact. All eleven members of the Montana State College state championship football team died in World War II. To tell the story of their military careers, he researched oral history accounts, memoirs and military unit histories. Novelist Ivan Doig muses on war, fate and making a hard life work out on the next Weekday.Also, weekend weather forecast with Cliff Mass.

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