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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vancouver Sun political correspondent Vaughn Palmer brings us the latest news from Canada. Film critic Robert Horton talks zombie movies and zombie metaphors. Then, we’ll get a look at what's happening in tech with Geekwire’s Todd Bishop.

Vancouver Sun political correspondent Vaughn Palmer brings us the latest news from Canada. Film critic Robert Horton talks zombie movies and zombie metaphors. Then, we’ll get a look at what's happening in tech with Geekwire’s Todd Bishop.

Vancouver Sun political correspondent Vaughn Palmer brings us the latest news from Canada. Film critic Robert Horton talks zombie movies and zombie metaphors. Then, we’ll get a look at what's happening in tech with Geekwire’s Todd Bishop.

Vancouver Sun political correspondent Vaughn Palmer brings us the latest news from Canada. Film critic Robert Horton talks zombie movies and zombie metaphors. Then, we’ll get a look at what's happening in tech with Geekwire’s Todd Bishop.

Vancouver Sun political correspondent Vaughn Palmer brings us the latest news from Canada. Film critic Robert Horton talks zombie movies and zombie metaphors. Then, we’ll get a look at what's happening in tech with Geekwire’s Todd Bishop.

We’ve been focused on local elections and the presidential race; today we'll look at the national picture and how the balance of power in Congress may shift. How many seats do Republicans need to take the Senate? Can Democrats win back the House? Jill Jackson of CBS News joins us with a look at the races to watch.Also this hour, we hear about a new collaborative encyclopedia of Puget Sound waters; food writer and organic gardener Amy Pennington shares tips for stocking an urban pantry; and ukulele wizard Jake Shimabukuro stops by with a song. Below is his performance of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" with Charles Yang on violin.http://youtu.be/_PsUoy8YmOc

We’ve been focused on local elections and the presidential race; today we'll look at the national picture and how the balance of power in Congress may shift. How many seats do Republicans need to take the Senate? Can Democrats win back the House? Jill Jackson of CBS News joins us with a look at the races to watch.Also this hour, we hear about a new collaborative encyclopedia of Puget Sound waters; food writer and organic gardener Amy Pennington shares tips for stocking an urban pantry; and ukulele wizard Jake Shimabukuro stops by with a song. Below is his performance of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" with Charles Yang on violin.http://youtu.be/_PsUoy8YmOc