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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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 Top Four Issues In The Seattle Mayor’s Race | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 318

Tomorrow is primary day and candidates are drumming up as many last-minute votes as they can. Publicola’s Erica C. Barnett compares the candidates for

 The Conversation News Quiz! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 228

We’re back again with public radio’s 15th most popular news quiz where one lucky listener gets the chance to demonstrate his or her news knowledge. This

 The Business Model Of Foreign Aid | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 534

Seattle’s Gates Foundation has lead the charge to push foreign aid organizations to be more efficient and effective — more like businesses. But critics say

 Le Shocking: France Is One Of The Most Productive Countries In The World | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 476

A recent study found that even though the French work 16 percent fewer hours than the rest of the world, they can still afford a high standard of living.

 Seattle's Nickelsville Residents Try To Find New Homes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 395

The homeless encampment known as Nickelsville is set to close on September 1. The city voted down legislation to expand areas for similar homeless

 Seattle Times Editor Departing For Dean Position | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1049

In this era of digital media David Boardman, the departing executive editor of the Seattle Times, said he sees a great future ahead for newspapers.

 The Future Of Labor Movements In America | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 813

Fast food workers around the country are agitating for higher wages and better working conditions. Here in Seattle, workers are trying to get fast food

 Homeless Encampments: A Necessary Evil? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 571

On Monday the Seattle City Council voted against legislation to expand homeless camp sites, like Nickelsville and Tent City. Reverend Sandy Brown was a

 Account Denied: Tough Standards Exclude Low-Income People From Banks | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 245

Most people need bank accounts. But these days a relatively minor mistake like a bounced check can get you banned from a bank for up to seven years. Ross

 State Supreme Court Blasts “Institutional Racism” In Jury Selection | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 210

Race, racism and fairness are at the heart of a stack of opinions released today by the Washington state Supreme Court. The court issued 110 pages about

 How Do You Balance Work And Life? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 873

Balancing work and the rest of your life can be incredibly hard, especially in the contemporary work environment. A recent study found that almost 40

 NSA: America’s Most Secret Agency | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1002

For 31 years journalist James Bamford has been writing about the National Security Agency and the threats he sees it posing to our privacy. Even after all

 Getting Fresh With Ross And Sheryl: Blueberries | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 194

Heading to the farmers market this week? Pick up some blueberries! They are the world’s super fruit, high in antioxidants and other nutrients. Ross

 Scholars Want To Embargo Dissertations | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 265

Many Ph.D. candidates have been putting their dissertations online when they’re done. But that means academic publications are less interested in

 Anti-Smoking Cuts Pose Risk To Public Health | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 347

Washington state is cutting back funding for the smoking cessation hotline. That means some people will only be able to call once. Are stop-smoking

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