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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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 Getting Fresh With Ross And Sheryl: Your Fava-orite Bean Edition | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 262

This week Sheryl Wiser talks with Ross Reynolds about fava beans and radishes. She swears that both are good for more than just a creative play in Scrabble

 Merchant Installs Outhouse In Pioneer Square | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 282

They can arrest her — but she’s not going to put up with the stink. A Pioneer Square business owner built her own outhouses and put them up last week to

 Yakima To Sieze Cars Of Multiple DUI Offenders | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 396

The "Palm Springs of Washington" is no vacation for those that have more than two DUI convictions within seven years. The assistant city attorney is behind

 How Much Protein Do We Really Need? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 259

You’ve seen them: Naked Juices with 30 grams of protein per bottle. Cereals and snack bars boasting their mega-high protein content. More and more

 Can You Make A Living Making Music? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 971

From buskers in the market to the flood of Seattle musicians over the speakers at Sea-Tac airport, Seattle has long been known for its musical ties. But

 More Vacation, More Problems? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 876

The Society for Human Resource Management’s 2012 Survey says that one percent of US employers offer unlimited vacation if you get your work done, including

 Alaska Plane Crash "A Tragedy For All The Communities Involved" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 192

Federal safety investigators are looking into the airplane crash in the fishing community of Soldotna, Alaska, that occurred on Sunday. All 10 people on

 Covering The Connection Between China And Seattle | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 571

Tomorrow kicks off the fifth round of the US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue in Washington, D.C. Here in the other Washington, economic ties to

 Listener Debate: Should Dogs Be Allowed In Bars And Restaurants? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1166

There are more dogs living in Seattle than children according to recent census data. You’ve probably noticed the dog parks, dog spas and even dogs hanging

 Amazon And The Business of Selling Books | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 291

Seattle’s own Amazon is the largest bookseller in the United States. Amazon enjoys a market share of 25 percent in print books and 60 percent in e-books.

 TV Ad Wars Begin In Seattle Mayor's Race | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 421

With less than a month to go before the August primary, candidates in the crowded Seattle mayor's race are now trying to reach voters with new ads on cable

 Top 3 Reasons We Love Lists | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 391

Americans love lists, whether it’s “26 Perfectly Reasonable Excuses For Totally Giving Up,” or “23 Images That Will Change The Way You Look At ‘Harry

 Why Don’t Americans Choose Diesel? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 406

Only three percent of American cars are diesel, a fraction compared to 50 percent of European cars, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers

 Does Religion Cause Violence? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 998

Religious leaders often denounce violence. But radicals also use religion to rally support for violence. So does religion cause violence? And if so, is

 What You Need To Know About Long Term Care Insurance | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 435

Long term health care insurance is becoming harder to come by. The number of providers is shrinking and premium costs are soaring. Obama’s Affordable Care

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