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Summary: The Conversation covers current events in politics, public affairs, culture and science. Host Ross Reynolds opens the phone for listeners to participate in spirited discussions on the issues of the day. Twitter: KUOWRoss | Facebook: KUOWRoss To find stories by The Conversation older than October 15, 2012, go to www2.kuow.org and select "The Conversation" from the show dropdown menu in the search function.

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 From Vietnam To Fisherman: Tulalip Tribe Chairman Mel Sheldon Talks Life Then And Now | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1049

Mel Sheldon is chairman of the Tulalip Tribe, but he wasn’t always in politics. Chairman Sheldon fished for 25 years. Before that he worked as a houseboy

 Why Was Pete Holmes In Copenhagen? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1078

Pete Holmes is Seattle’s city attorney and that means his clients include the mayor, the City Council, the police and the public. Pete Holmes previously

 Has The Internet Turned All Us Davids Into Goliaths? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1124

According to Nicco Mele the Internet is the great leveler and the age of "big" has ended. Who has power and control when almost everyone has access? Ross

 Happy Birthday State Parks! Let's Hope This Budget Doesn't Kill You | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1089

It’s the 100th birthday of Washington's state park system, but it may not be a happy one. Washington’s parks started off this year with zero dollars from

 Should The IRS Do Our Taxes For Us? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 129

Today is the deadline for filing your taxes, and maybe you’re a little burnt out on the whole process. The New York Times reports that Americans spend 9.14

 Washington Researchers Using Fusion In Effort To Reach Mars | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 262

Humans are on their way to Mars! Or at least they will be by 2025 if University of Washington researcher, Dr. John Slough has his way. Dr. Slough and his

 Who Will Drink The Cost Of Ending The Washington Brewer-Tax Exemption? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 394

It’s that time of year when we talk about forecasts -- no, not the weather forecast, though we do have our fingers crossed for warmer weather. The Governor

 Who Needs A Ph.D. When You Can Get A "Mrs." Degree? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1194

Recently, Princeton alum Susan Patton prompted a heated discussion when she urged women at the Ivy League school to find a husband before graduating. She

 Is The KOMO Sale An 'Oh No!' Sale? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 291

Seattle TV and Radio is about to experience some big changes. Yesterday the Sinclair Broadcast Group announced that it was buying Seattle-based Fisher

 This Week In Olympia With Austin Jenkins | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 588

Three budgets walk into a news cycle, but only one budget will leave. Ross Reynolds talks with Olympia correspondent Austin Jenkins about the latest from

 Conversation News Quiz! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 254

What is short and sweet and fun all over? This week's Conversation news quiz! Tune in and hear a listener play for the chance to be crowned the

 Would A Budget By Any Other Name Not Smell As Sweet? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 351

Governor Inslee released his budget proposal a couple weeks ago, and then came the Washington Senate budget. Yesterday the House released their budget and

 David Sheff Comes Clean On Addiction | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1082

Journalist and author David Sheff struggled to save his son Nic from addiction and he recounted his experience in the memoir "Beautiful Boy." In his new

 Are Washington's DUI Laws Tough Enough? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1218

Washington Governor Jay Inslee wants to crackdown on drunken drivers in the wake of some recent tragedies involving intoxicated drivers. Today, Ross

 What Is The Deal With Scroogled? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 402

Microsoft has launched a new round of ads blasting Google for sharing user’s personal information if they are using Android software to run a smartphone or

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