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Summary: Public radio news and interviews from Seattle and Puget Sound with Steve Scher.

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 US Supreme Court Considers Electronic Eavesdropping | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3351

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.

 US Supreme Court Considers Electronic Eavesdropping | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3351

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.

 Debating R-74: Should Washington State Allow Same-Sex Couples To Marry? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3352

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.

 Debating R-74: Should Washington State Allow Same-Sex Couples To Marry? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3352

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.

 Debating R-74: Should Washington State Allow Same-Sex Couples To Marry? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3352

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.

 Debating R-74: Should Washington State Allow Same-Sex Couples To Marry? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3352

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.

 Canada, Culture And Commerce: Scary Movies With Robert Horton | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3352

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.

 Canada, Culture And Commerce: Scary Movies With Robert Horton | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3352

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.

 Canada, Culture And Commerce: Scary Movies With Robert Horton | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3352

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.

 Canada, Culture And Commerce: Scary Movies With Robert Horton | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3352

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.

 Canada, Culture And Commerce: Scary Movies With Robert Horton | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3352

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.

 Weekday's Annual Haunted Halloween Party | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3352

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.

 Weekday's Annual Haunted Halloween Party | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3352

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.

 Weekday's Annual Haunted Halloween Party | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3352

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.

 Weekday's Annual Haunted Halloween Party | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3352

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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