Steve Scher
Stories
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US Supreme Court Considers Electronic Eavesdropping
The Supreme Court hears arguments this week on Clapper v. Amnesty International, a case that will decide whether or not the federal government can be sued for wiretapping U.S. citizens. The Atlantic's Garrett Epps is following the hearing and shares his findings with us.Plus, we get an update from Ron Zeitlinger of The Jersey Journal about North Jersey's recovery from Hurricane Sandy and talk with Seattle Times reporter Emily Heffter about the political impact of GOP Congressional candidate John Koster's remarks on "the rape thing." We'll also listen back to some of the most frightening voices in old-time radio, and Sara Dickerman joins us with a lunch recommendation.
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Debating R-74: Should Washington State Allow Same-Sex Couples To Marry?
Earlier this year, Washington state Governor Chris Gregoire signed a bill allowing marriage rights for same-sex couples. Opponents gathered enough signatures to force a public referendum, and the law was put on hold. Now, it's up to voters to decide. If Referendum 74 is approved, Washington state will be the first in the country to uphold gay marriage at the ballot box. Should same-sex couples have the same rights to marry as straight couples? Author and civic entrepreneur Eric Liu and Preserve Marriage Washington spokesman Chip White join us.Also this hour: Is the country's voting completely dysfunctional? Humorist Mo Rocca joins us with a look at how voting works in America. Plus, Marcie Sillman profiles Randy Engstrom, interim director of Seattle's Mayor’s Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs.
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Canada, Culture And Commerce: Scary Movies With Robert Horton
Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer explores how Washington state's election results would effect British Columbia and Canada, Robert Horton talks scary movies, and Michael Parks reviews the latest economic numbers.
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Weekday's Annual Haunted Halloween Party
You're invited to Weekday's haunted Halloween party. We hope you brought your nerve. (Insert creepy laugh here.) Dress up as anything you wish, and bring your true ghost stories and Halloween treats. Let's revel in the holiday!Also this hour, we get an update on the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy along the Jersey Shore from Paul D'Ambrosio of the Asbury Park Press; and The Atlantic's Rebecca Greenfield joins us to separate the real from the fake when it comes to some of the amazing images of the storm that have been floating around online.
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Greendays Gardening Tackles Winter Gardening Questions
Weekday green thumbs Marty Wingate, Willi Galloway and Greg Rabourn join us to answer your flower, vegetable and native plant questions. Need guidance for your garden? Call us at 206.543.5869 or email weekday@kuow.org.Plus, the campaigns have stayed nearly silent on the issue of climate change. Why has in-depth discussion on climate change disappeared from the presidential campaign? Are there potential policies that either President Obama or Governor Romney might embrace? We will talk to journalist Mark Hertsgaard and Michael Shellenberger, president of the Breakthrough Institute.
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Edward Curtis, A famous photographer you've never heard of
Chances are you've seen the works of Edward Curtis, possibly without even realizing it. His images are the iconic, definitive photographs of Native...
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Seattle Police Seek Feedback On Drones
Seattle police are hoping to dispel concerns about privacy and encourage community support for their newly acquired drones by inviting the public to a Q&A at Garfield Community Center tonight. We hear more about the SPD's drones, what they would be used for and how their use would be monitored.Also this hour, we revisit the panic that took hold on October 30, 1938, when “The Mercury Theater on the Air” sent people fleeing from their homes during their radio adaptation of “The War of the Worlds”; we hear how your last name can affect your social mobility for generations; and Sara Dickerman joins us with a lunch recommendation.
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New Political Lines Being Drawn On Eastside
The voters in the cities and towns on the east side of Lake Washington are a diverse bunch. Gone is the red swath that once ran up the I-405 corridor. Changing economics and demographics have created patches of blue and a purple hue where the outcomes of statewide elections are determined. We talk with Knute Berger about how Democrats and Independents are reshaping Eastside politics and where Republicans are digging in.Also this hour: Marcie Sillman speaks with Alain Seban of the Centre Pompidou about a special exhibition of more than 130 works by women artists at Seattle Art Museum; and The Interfaith Amigos join us for a discussion of changing religious attitudes toward homosexuality as Washington state considers marriage rights for same-sex couples.
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Writer Craig Childs On Nature's Cataclysms, Large And Small
Earth is an always-changing planet. Earthquakes thrust new mountains upward, sea ice melts, oceans rise, deserts spread, species die, civilizations collapse. Award-winning writer and commentator Craig Childs traveled to the desolate places on Earth where forces of nature are forever remaking the planet. He joins us to discuss his newest book, “Apocalyptic Planet: Field Guide to the Everending Earth.”Also this hour, Weekday green thumbs Marty Wingate,Willi Galloway and Greg Rabourn join us to answer your questions. Need guidance for your garden? Call us at 206.543.5869 or email weekday@kuow.org.
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McDermott, Bemis Contend For Washington's 7th Congressional District Seat
Democratic Rep. Jim McDermott has represented Seattle and its suburbs in Congress since 1989. He faces a Republican challenger, attorney Ron Bemis, at the polls in November. Both candidates join us in our studio for a discussion of the issues at hand in Washington's 7th District.