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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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 It’s A Heat Wave! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 189

For the next 11 hours, Seattle and the surrounding area are under an excessive heat warning. And rumor is that we might break record high temperatures

 Molly: The New Party Drug | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 402

This weekend, during the Paradiso Festival at the Gorge Ampitheatre in George, Wash., one person died from an overdose of the drug Molly and many others

 Transportation Package Fails To Pass | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 330

The Washington state legislature failed to pass a transportation package this past weekend. With the recent collapse of the Skagit Bridge at the forefront

 How Wildfires Get Out Of Control | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 242

Nineteen firefighters died fighting a wildfire in Arizona yesterday. The Arizona forestry department is still investigating how the crew died, but many

 Conversation News Quiz | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 244

Once again, it is the ever popular The Conversation news quiz — where one lucky listener gets the chance to demonstrate his or her news knowledge of what

 Elliott Bay Book Company Turns 40! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 218

Saturday marks the 40th anniversary of Elliott Bay Book Company. The store first opened its doors in Pioneer Square in 1973. Rick Simonson is the lead

 Mortal Sins | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 802

In the mid-1980s a dynamic young monsignor assigned to the Vatican’s embassy in Washington set out to investigate the problem of sexually abusive priests.

 Getting Fresh With Ross And Sheryl | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 308

There are stories out today about the cherry crop here in Washington being devastated by rain. Some reports saying as much as 25 percent of this year’s

 Hep C Test Recommended For Baby Boomers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 326

All baby boomers should get screened at least once for hepatitis C, regardless of risk factors. That’s the recommendation from the U.S. Preventative

 This Week In Olympia With Austin Jenkins | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 519

The Washington state legislature finally came to a budget proposal this week, narrowly avoiding a massive government shutdown. What held them up? How will

 Top 10 Things To Do Before Applying For A Pot License In Washington | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 392

Licenses for marijuana sellers, processors and growers aren’t available until mid-September, but the Liquor Control Board says you should start getting

 How To Be A Better Boss | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 800

Last week, Gallup reported that seven out of 10 people surveyed were not engaged at work. In fact, some people said that they are actively disengaged. New

 Independence In Relationships | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 605

There’s a new phenomenon in relationships: LAT. It stands for Living Apart Together. And it refers to couples who choose to live separately. The U.S.

 Team Mascots: Spirited Or Offensive? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 792

Last Monday, the Port Townsend School Board voted to retire their Redskin mascot of 88 years. But while Port Townsend’s redskin mascot is on the outs,

 Ben Zimmer On Strange Words In The News | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 228

The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Federal Defense of Marriage Act was big news yesterday and the coverage and analysis continues today.

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