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This November, voters once again have the chance to weigh in on whether to set up charter schools in Washington state. Forty-one states currently allow charter schools; Initiative 1240 is the fourth attempt since 1996 to pass a charter school law here. Supporters of charter schools say they will allow for more diversity and flexibility in education. Opponents argue charters lack a record of success and will mean a loss of revenue for public education. We’ll debate Initiative 1240 with Shannon Campion of Stand For Children and Mari Taylor of the Washington State School Directors' Association.Also this hour, we'll make heads or tails of the revenue and spending claims made in the second presidential debate with Roberton Williams of the Tax Policy Institute. Plus, The Seattle Times jazz writer Paul de Barros joins us to talk about his new biography of jazz musician and public radio host Marian McPartland.

This November, voters once again have the chance to weigh in on whether to set up charter schools in Washington state. Forty-one states currently allow charter schools; Initiative 1240 is the fourth attempt since 1996 to pass a charter school law here. Supporters of charter schools say they will allow for more diversity and flexibility in education. Opponents argue charters lack a record of success and will mean a loss of revenue for public education. We’ll debate Initiative 1240 with Shannon Campion of Stand For Children and Mari Taylor of the Washington State School Directors' Association.Also this hour, we'll make heads or tails of the revenue and spending claims made in the second presidential debate with Roberton Williams of the Tax Policy Institute. Plus, The Seattle Times jazz writer Paul de Barros joins us to talk about his new biography of jazz musician and public radio host Marian McPartland.

This November, voters once again have the chance to weigh in on whether to set up charter schools in Washington state. Forty-one states currently allow charter schools; Initiative 1240 is the fourth attempt since 1996 to pass a charter school law here. Supporters of charter schools say they will allow for more diversity and flexibility in education. Opponents argue charters lack a record of success and will mean a loss of revenue for public education. We’ll debate Initiative 1240 with Shannon Campion of Stand For Children and Mari Taylor of the Washington State School Directors' Association.Also this hour, we'll make heads or tails of the revenue and spending claims made in the second presidential debate with Roberton Williams of the Tax Policy Institute. Plus, The Seattle Times jazz writer Paul de Barros joins us to talk about his new biography of jazz musician and public radio host Marian McPartland.

This November, voters once again have the chance to weigh in on whether to set up charter schools in Washington state. Forty-one states currently allow charter schools; Initiative 1240 is the fourth attempt since 1996 to pass a charter school law here. Supporters of charter schools say they will allow for more diversity and flexibility in education. Opponents argue charters lack a record of success and will mean a loss of revenue for public education. We’ll debate Initiative 1240 with Shannon Campion of Stand For Children and Mari Taylor of the Washington State School Directors' Association.Also this hour, we'll make heads or tails of the revenue and spending claims made in the second presidential debate with Roberton Williams of the Tax Policy Institute. Plus, The Seattle Times jazz writer Paul de Barros joins us to talk about his new biography of jazz musician and public radio host Marian McPartland.

This November, voters once again have the chance to weigh in on whether to set up charter schools in Washington state. Forty-one states currently allow charter schools; Initiative 1240 is the fourth attempt since 1996 to pass a charter school law here. Supporters of charter schools say they will allow for more diversity and flexibility in education. Opponents argue charters lack a record of success and will mean a loss of revenue for public education. We’ll debate Initiative 1240 with Shannon Campion of Stand For Children and Mari Taylor of the Washington State School Directors' Association.Also this hour, we'll make heads or tails of the revenue and spending claims made in the second presidential debate with Roberton Williams of the Tax Policy Institute. Plus, The Seattle Times jazz writer Paul de Barros joins us to talk about his new biography of jazz musician and public radio host Marian McPartland.

This November, voters once again have the chance to weigh in on whether to set up charter schools in Washington state. Forty-one states currently allow charter schools; Initiative 1240 is the fourth attempt since 1996 to pass a charter school law here. Supporters of charter schools say they will allow for more diversity and flexibility in education. Opponents argue charters lack a record of success and will mean a loss of revenue for public education. We’ll debate Initiative 1240 with Shannon Campion of Stand For Children and Mari Taylor of the Washington State School Directors' Association.Also this hour, we'll make heads or tails of the revenue and spending claims made in the second presidential debate with Roberton Williams of the Tax Policy Institute. Plus, The Seattle Times jazz writer Paul de Barros joins us to talk about his new biography of jazz musician and public radio host Marian McPartland.

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, President Obama and Governor Romney meet tonight for their second debate. University of Washington communication professor David Domke tells us what to listen for.

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, President Obama and Governor Romney meet tonight for their second debate. University of Washington communication professor David Domke tells us what to listen for.

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, President Obama and Governor Romney meet tonight for their second debate. University of Washington communication professor David Domke tells us what to listen for.

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, President Obama and Governor Romney meet tonight for their second debate. University of Washington communication professor David Domke tells us what to listen for.

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, President Obama and Governor Romney meet tonight for their second debate. University of Washington communication professor David Domke tells us what to listen for.

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, President Obama and Governor Romney meet tonight for their second debate. University of Washington communication professor David Domke tells us what to listen for.

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, President Obama and Governor Romney meet tonight for their second debate. University of Washington communication professor David Domke tells us what to listen for.

In “Ascent of the A-Word,” linguist and "Fresh Air" commentator Geoffrey Nunberg considers a word that has divided, offended and fascinated its users for the last 60 years. What is its essence? And what does it say about our values, impressions and relationships with other people? Nunberg joins us to discuss one of the culture’s most commonly hurled vulgarities and its place in society.Also this hour,  we continue our exploration of new electric cars with a drive in a 2012 Coda Sedan, and Michael Fagin joins us with a hike that's perfect for the week's weather forecast.

In “Ascent of the A-Word,” linguist and "Fresh Air" commentator Geoffrey Nunberg considers a word that has divided, offended and fascinated its users for the last 60 years. What is its essence? And what does it say about our values, impressions and relationships with other people? Nunberg joins us to discuss one of the culture’s most commonly hurled vulgarities and its place in society.Also this hour,  we continue our exploration of new electric cars with a drive in a 2012 Coda Sedan, and Michael Fagin joins us with a hike that's perfect for the week's weather forecast.