KCTS 9 clean http://www.kcts9.org/atm Copyright KCTS 9 75 http://www.kcts9.org/programs/productions/conversations KEN BURNS
Conversations at KCTS 9. Insightful interviews with the most interesting local and national personalities. Join KCTS 9's Enrique Cerna for in-depth candid conversations with noted journalists, authors, filmmakers, politicians, athletes, and intriguing individuals that live and work in our community and world. When that 10-second sound bite just isn't enough, tune in for Conversations at KCTS 9.]]> KCTS 9 KCTS 9 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EDT http://serve.castfire.com/video/117729/117729_2009-07-01-123215.mp4 117729 117729 KCTS KCTS 9 Conversations at KCTS 9 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EDT 117729_2009-07-01-123215 http://www.kcts9.org/programs/productions/conversations NEIL DeGRASSE TYSON
While most of us were sleeping through science class in high school, Neil deGrasse Tyson was the kid in the front row raising his hand to answer every question. Now he's on a mission to make science "cool." Tyson is the director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Museum of Natural History in New York, the host of PBS's NOVA scienceNOW, a frequent guest on programs like The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and the author of nine books on science and astronomy. His most recent book, The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America's Favorite Planet, details the recent de-listing of Pluto as an official "planet." In this episode of Conversations at KCTS 9, Enrique Cerna talks with Tyson about his career in science, how he inadvertently started the whole hullabaloo about Pluto, and, in Tyson's words, why "Pluto had it coming."]]> KCTS 9 KCTS 9 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:30:00 EDT http://serve.castfire.com/video/117725/117725_2009-07-01-122746.mp4 117725 117725 KCTS KCTS 9 Conversations at KCTS 9 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:30:00 EDT 117725_2009-07-01-122746 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 KCTS 9 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:30:00 EDT http://serve.castfire.com/video/113085/cnx_2009-06-22-120601.mp4 113085 113085 KCTS KCTS 9 KCTS 9 Connects Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:30:00 EDT cnx_2009-06-22-120601 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 KCTS 9 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:28:00 EDT http://serve.castfire.com/video/109405/cnx_2009-06-12-172837.mp4 109405 109405 KCTS KCTS 9 KCTS 9 Connects Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:28:00 EDT cnx_2009-06-12-172837 http://www.kcts9.org/programs/productions/cnx/archive/1030 KCTS 9 KCTS 9 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:30:00 EDT http://serve.castfire.com/video/106919/cnx_2009-06-08-121627.mp4 106919 106919 KCTS KCTS 9 KCTS 9 Connects Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:30:00 EDT cnx_2009-06-08-121627 http://www.kcts9.org/programs/productions/cnx/archive/1028 UW 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 KCTS 9 Fri, 22 May 2009 20:45:00 EDT http://serve.castfire.com/video/100115/cnx_2009-05-22-204557.mp4 100115 100115 KCTS KCTS 9 KCTS 9 Connects Fri, 22 May 2009 20:45:00 EDT cnx_2009-05-22-204557 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 KCTS 9 Fri, 15 May 2009 19:30:00 EDT http://serve.castfire.com/video/97677/cnx_2009-05-18-121803.mp4 97677 97677 KCTS KCTS 9 KCTS 9 Connects Fri, 15 May 2009 19:30:00 EDT cnx_2009-05-18-121803 http://www.kcts9.org/programs/productions/atm/archive/327 THE SUCCESS AND GLOBAL INFLUENCE OF STARBUCKS
About The Money gives you an inside story of the success of Starbucks and why a Starbucks executive, who oversaw the global expansion of Starbucks, says, "It's not about the coffee", Former President of Starbucks International, Howard Behar, talks with Josephine Cheng about the influence that specialty coffee has on our society and how Starbucks was instrumental in building bridges between people around the world.

RICK STEVES OFFERS TRAVEL TIPS
Travel guru Rick Steves offers valuable tips on stretching the travel budget in Europe. Steves offers advice on hotel reservations and taking advantage of local vendors to save money outside of tourist areas.

SCAMBUSTER: ADVICE ABOUT IDENTITY THEFT
State Attorney General Rob McKenna sits down with Josephine Cheng to talk about ways to not fall victim to identity theft, how to use the credit freeze solution to your advantage if you are at risk, and how to get a free credit report and what to look for when you do get your credit report.

AVERAGE PERSONAL INCOME AND LONG TERM INVESTMENT
Bill Smead, founder and CEO of Smead Capital Management sits down with Josephine Cheng to discuss the average personal income, Warren Buffet's successors, summer investment strategies and why long-term investment is the way to go.]]> KCTS 9 KCTS 9 Mon, 11 May 2009 19:30:00 EDT http://serve.castfire.com/video/96693/atm_2009-05-15-120741.mp4 96693 96693 KCTS KCTS 9 About The Money Mon, 11 May 2009 19:30:00 EDT atm_2009-05-15-120741 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 9'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 KCTS 9 Fri, 08 May 2009 19:30:00 EDT http://serve.castfire.com/video/94539/cnx_2009-05-11-155023.mp4 94539 94539 KCTS KCTS 9 KCTS 9 Connects Fri, 08 May 2009 19:30:00 EDT cnx_2009-05-11-155023 http://www.kcts9.org/programs/productions/atm/archive/326 EXAMINING LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES IN AN ECONOMIC RECESSION
In Washington State, there are 150,000 small businesses which provide 56% of all private sector jobs and 90% of all new jobs. The state’s economic recovery depends on these jobs, but in a recession these small businesses are the first to be affected. About the Money host Josephine Cheng examines small businesses on Capitol Hill to see how they are doing.

CEO SPOTLIGHT: BOB BRIDGE TALKS ABOUT THE AUTO INDUSTRY
Car dealerships are the economic anchors for many communities, but with the recent fallout in the auto industry and GM proposing to cut dealerships from 6,300 to 3,000 next year, is there any hope for auto companies? Bob Bridge joins Josephine Cheng to explain the going-ons and future of car dealerships and manufacturers.

HELP IN THE STIMULUS BILL FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
The stimulus bill is going to pump a trillion dollars directly into the economy, but what does that mean for small businesses? What kind of loans and tax breaks are out there for small businesses and how can they help? Steve Strauss, author of “The Small Business Bible”, talks about what the stimulus will do for small businessess.

FAMILY FINANCE: RESOURCES FOR SMALL BUSINESS STARTUPS
Losing a job can be the perfect time to start that business you’ve always dreamed of, but can it be done in a recession like this? Cindy Runger Balas joins us to talk about the different kinds of resources that help individuals start a business.]]> KCTS 9 KCTS 9 Tue, 05 May 2009 14:34:00 EDT http://serve.castfire.com/video/91975/atm_2009-05-05-143410.mp4 91975 91975 KCTS KCTS 9 About The Money Tue, 05 May 2009 14:34:00 EDT atm_2009-05-05-143410