KCTS 9 Podcast clean http://www.kcts9.org/cnx Copyright KCTS 9 Podcast - KCTS 9 Connects 69 http://www.kcts9.org/programs/productions/cnx/archive/10 FIGHTING FRAUD: A KCTS 9 CONNECTS SPECIAL PROTECTING AGAINST INVESTMENT SCAMS
We bring you local stories exposing con artists preying on Northwest victims. KCTS 9 Connects reveals the most common investment scams, and how you can recognize and avoid these slick and sophisticated con artists targeting you and your family.]]> KCTS 9 Podcast KCTS 9 Podcast Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:30:00 EDT http://serve.castfire.com/audio/115509/115509_2009-06-26-121350.mp3 115509 115509 KCTS KCTS 9 Podcast KCTS 9 Connects Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:30:00 EDT 115509_2009-06-26-121350 http://www.kcts9.org/programs/productions/cnx/archive/1032 ART FRAUD
Fine art can be a fine investment, but how do you know if you’re buying a work of art, or a piece of junk? Jenny Cunningham takes you into a local gallery accused of bilking customers with counterfeit pieces and show you to protect yourself from being duped.

TOP 10 SCAMS
Producer Ethan Morris shows you the most common and dangerous investment scams.

THE NORTH CASCADES
Producer Lesley McClurg takes you inside and above one of the state’s hidden gems, the North Cascades.]]> KCTS 9 Podcast KCTS 9 Podcast Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:30:00 EDT http://serve.castfire.com/audio/113077/113077_2009-06-22-115809.mp3 113077 113077 KCTS KCTS 9 Podcast KCTS 9 Connects Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:30:00 EDT 113077_2009-06-22-115809 http://www.kcts9.org/programs/productions/cnx/archive/1031 BLAINE-CANADA BORDER CONTROVERSY
A husband and wife in Blaine, WA find themselves at the heart of an international border treaty conflict. We talk with the local couple about how the uproar started with a small wall –and ended with firing a high ranking United States government official.

STEVE LOPEZ, AUTHOR OF "THE SOLOIST"
The man who wrote "The Soloist" tells us the true story behind the new movie with Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Junior.

FIGHTING FRAUD: WORKING FROM HOME
Have you ever been lured into those e-mails promising you an easy income from the comfort of your own home? Unfortunately, all too often these plots are actually engineered to take your money. Our story reveals the mastermind of these schemes and offers advice on how to avoid being taken.

SPECIAL GUEST: MIMI GATES
The Seattle art museum is soon getting a new director. Mimi Gates is retiring at the end of this month after 15 years as the Seattle Art Museum's director. We spoke with her about what she's most proud of accomplishing, and what she plans to do now.]]> KCTS 9 Podcast KCTS 9 Podcast Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:30:00 EDT http://serve.castfire.com/audio/109407/109407_2009-06-12-172847.mp3 109407 109407 KCTS KCTS 9 Podcast KCTS 9 Connects Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:30:00 EDT 109407_2009-06-12-172847 http://www.kcts9.org/programs/productions/cnx/archive/1030 EXAMINING SOLUTIONS TO GANG VIOLENCE IN SEATTLE
Is Seattle following the trend of rising gang activity in America? Enrique Cerna hosts a panel discussion with Phelan Wyrick, Tim Burgess and Ron Wilson about solutions to gang activity in Seattle, Yakima and America.

WASHINGTON’S BIGGEST PONZI SCHEME
Until Bernard Madoff, Washington state was home to one of the biggest ponzi schemes in the world. Znetix made Kevin Lawrence over 100 million dollars before he was caught.

2009 EMMY AWARDS
At the 46th Annual Northwest Emmy Awards, KCTS 9 took home five awards.]]> KCTS 9 Podcast KCTS 9 Podcast Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:30:00 EDT http://serve.castfire.com/audio/106895/106895_2009-06-08-115855.mp3 106895 106895 KCTS KCTS 9 Podcast KCTS 9 Connects Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:30:00 EDT 106895_2009-06-08-115855 http://www.kcts9.org/programs/productions/cnx/archive/1029 UNIVERSITY BUDGET CUTS
The University of Washington has to cut 214 million dollars from its budget. Tuition hikes will be hefty while the quality of education may drop. We talk with President Mark Emmert about where he plans to shave dollars and we sit down with students to hear their concerns about the future of their education.

REMEMBERING GREG PALMER
A highlight reel from one of Seattle's most renowned television reporters, Greg Palmer, 61, died on May 8, 2009. Palmer will be inducted into the Northwest Regional Emmy's Hall of Fame.

HOUSING SCAMS
You’ve worked for years to build equity in your home. Could someone take it away? Foreclosures are up, way up, in King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties. The number of scams aimed at stripping equity from homeowners in trouble is rising. We take you behind the scenes of a scam and provide tips to avoid falling prey.
ROUNDTABLE
Political consultants Randy Pepple and Cathy Allen are joined by Seattle Times columnist Joni Balter for our weekly rap about current events.]]> KCTS 9 Podcast KCTS 9 Podcast Fri, 29 May 2009 19:30:00 EDT http://serve.castfire.com/audio/102901/102901_2009-05-29-194442.mp3 102901 102901 KCTS KCTS 9 Podcast KCTS 9 Connects Fri, 29 May 2009 19:30:00 EDT 102901_2009-05-29-194442 http://www.kcts9.org/programs/productions/cnx/archive/1028 UW BUDGET CUTS
Budget cuts by the legislature are starting to impact our state's colleges and universities. Lawmakers cut $500 million from higher education over the next two years. We sat down with University of Washington President Mark Emmert to talk about how the cuts are affecting our state’s biggest school in the form of staff layoffs, tuition increases, enrollment cuts, and reduced resources for students.

GREENWATCH: FROM CROP TO CUP
Seattle has long been the "coffee capital" of the U.S. Now, local roasters like Caffe Vita and Grounds for Change are leading the way in responsible coffee drinking, brining concepts like farm-direct, fair trade, organic and even carbon-neutral coffee into the mainstream. While a fascinating exhibit at the Burke Museum in Seattle teaches coffee lovers about the complex web of activity that goes into every cup of coffee.

FORMER SURGEON GENERAL CARMONA
Former Bush Administration Surgeon General Richard Carmona is on a new mission to help America fight chronic, but preventable diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and even cancer. In this interview, Carmona tells why our healthcare system is actually a "sick-care" system; which chronic diseases are the biggest burden on the system; and how much money and how many lives we could save if we focused on prevention instead of just treatment.

FIGHTING FRAUD: OIL & GAS SCHEMES
They promise huge returns on sure-fire investments in oil and natural gas exploration. But all too often, these enticing offers are just another scheme to rip you off. In our continuing series on investment scams, we look at oil & gas fraud. How slick con artists use extremely sophisticated tactics to swindle even knowledgeable investors out of their money.

SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
The Seattle International Film Festival kicks off this weekend with 392 films, including 10 world premieres. Stars such as Francis Ford Coppola, Benjamin Bratt, Paul Giamatti and Spike Lee will all visit Seattle for various screenings. And local films will hold a place of honor too, as the festival features 16 local films, including director Lynn Shelton’s acclaimed "Humpday."]]> KCTS 9 Podcast KCTS 9 Podcast Fri, 22 May 2009 19:30:00 EDT http://serve.castfire.com/audio/100073/100073_2009-05-22-192655.mp3 100073 100073 KCTS KCTS 9 Podcast KCTS 9 Connects Fri, 22 May 2009 19:30:00 EDT 100073_2009-05-22-192655 http://www.kcts9.org/programs/productions/cnx/archive/1027 BIODYNAMIC WINE
It's the newest trend in wine-making that combines science and agriculture with astrology, mysticism and spirituality. Biodynamic wine-makers use almost pagan-like rituals to produce their wines, promising to infuse them with as much cosmic karma as grape juice. Producer Jenny Cunningham shows us how biodynamic wine is made. Does it really make a better wine, or is it just vintner voodoo?

FIGHTING FRAUD: AFFINITY SCAMS
Con artists will do anything to gain your trust. Sometimes they'll even use your own faith against you. It's called Affinity Fraud , when scammers use your religion, culture, or ethnic background to rip you off. We'll show you the signs of affinity fraud, and how to avoid this sinister type of scam.

ROUNDTABLE
Democratic strategist Cathy Allen, Republican strategist Randy Pepple, and Seattle Times columnist Joni Balter join Enrique Cerna for our weekly political roundtable. Will longtime Seattle City Council Member Jan Drago join the race for mayor?; new Drug Czar Gil Kerlikowske's war on the word "war" and Sarah Palin's million dollar book deal.]]> KCTS 9 Podcast KCTS 9 Podcast Fri, 15 May 2009 19:30:00 EDT http://serve.castfire.com/audio/97669/97669_2009-05-18-120745.mp3 97669 97669 KCTS KCTS 9 Podcast KCTS 9 Connects Fri, 15 May 2009 19:30:00 EDT 97669_2009-05-18-120745 http://www.kcts9.org/programs/productions/cnx/archive/1026 NO SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Looks like there won't be a special session for the state legislature after all. The Governor and key lawmakers couldn't agree on an agenda, so plans for an additional month in Olympia have been scrapped. We talk with SeattlePI.com columnist Joel Connelly about what it means, and what business will be left unfinished for another year.

THROUGH FRESHMEN EYES IN OLYMPIA
Lawmakers adjourned the 2009 legislative session after balancing the budget, plugging a nine billion dollar deficit. So was the session a success? We decided to ask some newcomers to Olympia. Senior Producer Ethan Morris gets a unique perspective on the legislature from two newly-elected representatives, Democrat Reuven Carlyle and Republican Mike Hope, who both just finished their first session.

SEATTLE GANG FORUM
Gang activity and violence continue to escalate in Seattle. This week, KCTS's Enrique Cerna moderated a special panel discussion on gangs, following a special screening of the upcoming documentary Crips & Bloods: Made in America. Watch the panel discussion.

FIGHTING FRAUD: DON'T BE A VICTIM
Think you're too smart to be ripped-off in an investment scam? Think again. Sophisticated con artists know how to use your own investment savvy against you. In our continuing series Fighting Fraud, we show how the typical scam victim isn't a lonely shut-in, but often someone who has a wide knowledge of investments and finances. We talk with AARP scam expert Doug Shadel about what characteristics make you more likely to fall victim to fraud, and how to avoid being conned out of your hard-earned cash.

GREENWATCH: THE TERRY THOMAS BUILDING
We highlight an eye-catching new Seattle structure: the award-winning Terry Thomas building on South Lake Union. The 40,000 sq. foot commercial structure, designed by local firm Weber Thompson, was recently ranked among the "Top Ten Green Projects" of 2009 by the American Institute of Architects. Constructed without air conditioning to save energy, the building features a cooling central courtyard, heat-resistant blinds, and automatic exterior vents to control temperature. The LEED Gold certified building is one of many new structures in Seattle, including the Vulcan developments on South Lake Union, following the green architecture trend.]]> KCTS 9 Podcast KCTS 9 Podcast Fri, 08 May 2009 19:30:00 EDT http://serve.castfire.com/audio/94479/94479_2009-05-11-131217.mp3 94479 94479 KCTS KCTS 9 Podcast KCTS 9 Connects Fri, 08 May 2009 19:30:00 EDT 94479_2009-05-11-131217 http://www.kcts9.org/programs/productions/cnx/archive/1025 THE SWINE FLU HAS ARRIVED
The Swine Flu has arrived in Washington state, with a dozen possible cases under investigation in Seattle, King County and other areas of the state. Local schools are being closed as the state deals with this previously unseen strain of influenza. But how concerned should you really be? How contagious is it? How can you protect yourself and your family? We get a no-nonsense update from doctors with Seattle & King County Public Health about the real risk, and what precautions you should take.

WASHINGTON LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Don't turn out the lights, the party's not over in Olympia just yet. The state legislature adjourned Sunday night after plugging a $9 billion budget gap, but there is still work to be done. We'll get a report from Olympia about how soon the Governor is likely to call a special session, what issues lawmakers still have to grapple with, and how much it will cost taxpayers for lawmakers to work overtime.

ROUNDTABLE: LEGISLATIVE SEEION AND THE SWINE FLU
Democratic strategist Cathy Allen, Republican strategist Randy Pepple and Seattle Times columnist Joni Balter discuss the week's news and events, including the end of the legislative session and the recent swine flu outbreak.

]]> KCTS 9 Podcast KCTS 9 Podcast Fri, 01 May 2009 19:30:00 EDT http://serve.castfire.com/audio/91429/91429_2009-05-04-120045.mp3 91429 91429 KCTS KCTS 9 Podcast KCTS 9 Connects Fri, 01 May 2009 19:30:00 EDT 91429_2009-05-04-120045 http://www.kcts9.org/programs/productions/atm/archive/325 THE RECESSION HITS WASHINGTON
Just two years ago Boeing was posting record sales, Microsoft was expanding and Starbucks was opening a new store on every block. They were those that said Washington job market was bullet proof. But in the fall of 2008 Washington Mutual fell and with it the rest of Washington.

ROUNDTABLE: ECONOMIC OUTLOOK IN WASHINGTON
Washington State was the one of the last states to feel the economic recession, will be one of the last to pull out of it?

LOVE AND MONEY: WAYS TO DECREASE STRESS ABOUT MONEY
Kathleen Miller shares advice on how couples can talk about money.

BULLS AND BEARS: SHIFTED EXPECTATIONS
With the stock market being so unstable what can we reasonably expect?]]> KCTS 9 Podcast KCTS 9 Podcast Fri, 01 May 2009 19:00:00 EDT http://serve.castfire.com/audio/88199/88199_2009-04-27-125051.mp3 88199 88199 KCTS KCTS 9 Podcast KCTS 9 Connects Fri, 01 May 2009 19:00:00 EDT 88199_2009-04-27-125051