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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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We’re back again with the ever popular The Conversation News Quiz – where one lucky listener gets the chance to demonstrate his or her news knowledge. This
It may not be international “Talk Like a Pirate” Day until September 19, but it’s “Talk To a Pirate” day on The Conversation today! The captain of the
When people have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, they are at risk for wandering. What that really means is they get lost. And for an elderly
NASA is returning to the moon this summer but not to plant a flag and hit a golf ball. The space agency is building lasers to send information. Why are
There are plans in the works to build a huge convention hotel on the site of Seattle’s Greyhound bus station. But the developer behind the hotel is
With the summer sun, more people are hitting the trails and enjoying the outdoors. But just because the weather is nicer doesn’t mean the wilderness is
A recent economic survey showed it costs over $52,000 for a one parent and one child family to live a modest lifestyle in Seattle. Would raising the
Last week when we were talking about dogs in bars, restaurants and grocery stores the conversation turned to people who are allergic to dogs. One woman
Got a question? Ask Google. Can’t remember a name? Go to your smart phone. But are digital conveniences making us more forgetful? Tom Stafford
Copper wire theft is a persistent problem. Most recently it put out the lights for property owners along Tacoma’s Thea Foss Waterway. Why is copper such a
Rebecca Lerner is the Dandelion Hunter. She’s a forager for wild plants for food and medicine, twine and paint, soap and incense. Ross Reynolds walked
If you are a veteran looking for a job in Washington state, employers can’t refuse to hire you because of your military status. That’s because of a 2006
Ballots for the August 6 primary election go out today. Former Seattle City Councilmember Peter Steinbrueck hopes to lead the nine-person race and have a
What’s fresh at the farmers market this week? Raspberries! Sheryl Wiser from Puget Sound Fresh program at the Cascade Harvest Coalition tells Ross
Saturday George Zimmerman was acquitted in the murder of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin. Rallies and protests opposing Zimmerman’s acquittal have popped
