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KCTS 9 CONNECTS For December 4, 2009

KCTS 9 — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:32:00 EST

WILL WASHINGTON STATE TAXES GO UP?
Governor Gregoire?s options for closing a $2.6 billion gap in the Washington State budget may include both cuts in service and tax increases.

"DENIALISM" BY MICHAEL SPECTOR
Author Michael Spector, author of ?Denialism,? discusses irrational thinking, including why people fear vaccines and genetically-modified food, and believe vitamin pills can cure disease.

FIGHTING FRAUD: INTERNET SCAMS
Biggest stories, winners, overrated politicians of 2009 and political predictions in 2010.

BLACK NATIVITY GIVES KCTS 9 VIEWERS A TASTE OF MUSIC
Pastor Pat Wright joins Enrique Cerna in the KCTS 9 studio for a musical taste of Christmas with singers from ?Black Nativity,?

KCTS 9 CONNECTS For December 18, 2009

KCTS 9 — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:00 EST

FOREST PRODUCT SMUGGLING IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
KCTS 9's Lesley McClurg reports on Illegal harvesting in Washington State. Forest Smugglers are illegally stealing forest products harming the environment in the long term.

STATE EMPLOYEES' PAY INCREASES RAISE EYEBROWS IN WASHINGTON STATE
Enrique Cerna and Public Radio Northwest News Network's Austin Jenkins talk about the controversy over Washington state employee pay raises.

2009 YEAR IN REVIEW IN POLITICS
Biggest stories, winners, overrated politicians of 2009 and political predictions in 2010.

KCTS 9 CONNECTS For December 11, 2009

KCTS 9 — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:32:00 EST

GOVERNOR GREGOIRE'S BUDGET CUTS
Governor Chris Gregoire makes budget cuts to healthcare, unemployment, financial aid, medical programs and state and higher education jobs. Public Radio Network News Network's Austin Jenkins weighs in on the budget cuts.

IS CHRISTMAS KILLING THE PLANET
Between Thanksgiving and New Years Americans increase waste by 25 percent. We present ways to keep waste down during the holidays.

PHOTOGRAPHER CHRIS JORDAN TURNS WASTE INTO ART
Photographer Chris Jordan is a Seattle Washington photographer whose images of the desolate remains of America's mass consumption have been featured in magazines such as "Harpers", "Art and Focus."

DISCUSSION ABOUT GOVERNOR GREGOIRE'S BUDGET CUTS
A round table discussion about Washington State Governor Gregoire's budget cuts and state representative Brian Baird leaving his Congressional seat.

DOW CONSTANTINE TALKS WITH ENRIQUE CERNA

KCTS 9 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:30:00 EST

Dow Constantine talks with Enrique Cerna
Dow Constantine joins Enrique Cerna to talk about how younger voters helped him win the 2009 King County Executive Race. Constantine also talks about how he plans to handle the unions in King County, the flu threat, flood threats and the budget deficit.

Political Discussion: Election results
Chris Vance, Joel Connelly, Joni Balter and Alison Peters join Enrique Cerna to discuss the how new King County Executive Dow Constantine was helped by R-71. The panel also talks about I-1033 on the ballot and whether the new ?Vote by mail? system was a good idea.

Seattle Opera and The Ring
The Seattle Opera?s production of Wagner?s The Ring has become internationally famous for its lush production of the 18-hour opera. Producer Lesley McClurg talks to The Ring?s director, Stephen Wadsworth, about what went into planning the production.

BOEING'S 787 DECISION

KCTS 9 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:30:00 EST

THE MACHINIST UNION AND BOEING
Machinist Union representative Connie Kelliher talks about Boeing?s unwillingness to bargain with labor unions.

GOVERNOR CHRISTINE GREGOIRE REACTS TO BOEING?S 787 DECISION
Enrique Cerna talks to Governor Christine Gregoire about Boeing?s decision to take the new 787 line to South Carolina.

BOEING?S 787 DECISION A DONE DEAL FROM THE GET-GO?
Aerospace analyst Scott Hamilton and Snohomish County Stock Index representative Tim Ractzloff talk about whether Boeing?s decision to take the new 787 line to South Carolina was a done deal from the beginning.

Round TABLE DISCUSSION: BOEING CHOOSES SOUTH CAROLINA
John Talton (Seattle Times), Ted Van Dyk (Crosscut.com) and Glen Farley (King 5) discuss Boeing?s decision to take the new 787 line to South Carolina.

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KCTS 9 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:08:00 EST

SEATTLE MAYOR RACE

KCTS 9 — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:30:00 EST

SEATTLE MAYOR RACE
KCTS 9 follows the two canididates for Seattle Mayor, Joe Mallahan and Mike McGinn on the campaign trail.
KING COUNTY EXECUTIVE DEBATE
Enrique Cerna hosts a political round table discussion about the Oct. 15 King County Executive debate.

KING COUNTY EXECUTIVE RACE

KCTS 9 — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:30:00 EST

KING COUNTY EXECUTIVE RACE
KCTS 9 follows the two candidates for King County Executive, Dow Constantine and Susan Hutchinson on the campaign trail.
PRESIDENT OBAMA WINS NOBEL PEACE PRIZE
Enrique Cerna host a round table discussion about President Obama winning the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize.

CONSTANTINE-HUTCHISON DEBATE

KCTS 9 — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:30:00 EST

King County Executive candidates Dow Constantine and Susan Hutchison tell us how they feel about the local issues, including, King County Metro, Sound Transit, the deep-bore tunnel and the budget deficit.

H1N1 FLU VACCINE

KCTS 9 — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:30:00 EST

H1N1 FLU VACCINE
KCTS 9 Producer Jenny Cunningham talks about arrival of the H1N1 flu vaccine in Seattle.

ROUND TABLE: The 2009 King County Executive and Seattle Mayor's Race
The Seattle Times Joni Balter, Republican strategist Chris Vance and Democratic strategist Cathy Allen talk about the 2009 King County Executive Race between Dow Constantine and Susan Hutchison and the Seattle Mayor's race between Joe Mallahan and Michael McGinn.

ART FRAUD

KCTS 9 — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:30:00 EST

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.

BLAINE-CANADA BORDER CONTROVERSY

KCTS 9 — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:28:00 EST

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 sheâ??s most proud of accomplishing, and what she plans to do now.

EXAMINING SOLUTIONS TO GANG VIOLENCE IN SEATTLE

KCTS 9 — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:30:00 EST

UW CUTS

KCTS 9 — Fri, 22 May 2009 20:45:00 EST

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."

BIODYNAMIC WINE

KCTS 9 — Fri, 15 May 2009 19:30:00 EST

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.

NO SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION

KCTS 9 — Fri, 08 May 2009 19:30:00 EST

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.

THE SWINE FLU HAS ARRIVED

KCTS 9 — Fri, 01 May 2009 19:30:00 EST

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.

HANFORD UPDATE

KCTS 9 — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:30:00 EST

HANFORD UPDATE
An update to last weekâs story about clean-up efforts at the Hanford Reach, and efforts to keep nuclear waste and toxic chemicals from reaching the Columbia River. Results of soil samples taken by the Department of Energy and a Hanford watchdog group are complete. Weâll show you what each side found in sand deposits from along the Columbia. Plus, results of our exclusive online poll: Is the government doing enough to clean up Hanford?

GOLD COIN SCAMS
In our continuing series on investment scams, we examine the growing problem of gold coin fraud. As the stock market fluctuates and the dollar loses value, many investors are turning to gold as a safer investment for their money. But con artists are taking advantage of the new gold rush. We show you how to spot and avoid the most common gold scams, and what steps you should take to make sure your gold investments are worth their weight.

KEN BURNS & DAYTON DUNCAN
They are the award-winning documentary team that brought us such films as The Civil War, Jazz, and Baseball. Now Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan have a new project: The National Parks: Americaâs Best Idea, a six part documentary series airing on KCTS 9 this fall. Enrique Cerna talks with these two pre-eminent filmmakers about the powerful stories they uncovered about the people who fought for and devoted their lives to Northwest national parks such as Mount Rainier, the Olympics, and the North Cascades. What inspired them to make this epic film, and what challenges they faced over the last ten years while making this documentary.

KEN BURNS VISITS ISLANDWOOD
Before sitting down to talk with us, Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan met with a class of high school and middle school students working on their own digital video project about nature. We travel along with Ken and Dayton to the IslandWood outdoor education center on Bainbridge Island, where they inspired the next generation of filmmakers.

HANFORD CLEAN UP

KCTS 9 — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:30:00 EST

HANFORD CLEAN UP
The government is spending billions every year to clean up nuclear waste at Hanford, and keep pollution from reaching the Columbia River. But the situation may be more critical than suspected. Producer Jenny Cunningham shows us the race to clean-up the Hanford Reach.

INTERVIEW WITH HEDRICK SMITH, PRODUCER OF FRONTLINE: POISONED WATERS
Enrique Cerna interviews FRONTLINE producer and correspondent Hedrick Smith about his new documentary Poisoned Waters, examining the hidden and not so hidden pollution in Puget Sound and the Chesapeake Bay.

FEEDBACK
Viewers sound-off about last week's story on the Canadian Oil Sands. Results of our poll asking if oil companies should continue to develop the oil sands.

TRIBUTE TO PETER DONNELLY
Seattle lost a tremendous supporter of the arts last month with the passing of Peter Donnelly. Producer Lesley McClurg looks at the legacy of the man known as the "Arts Titan" of Seattle's arts and cultural community.

CANADIAN OIL SANDS

KCTS 9 — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:09:00 EST

CANADIAN OIL SANDS
It is one of the biggest oil deposits on the planet, and right in America's back yard. The Athabasca Oil Sands in Alberta, Canada -- 50,000 square miles of heavy crude oil mixed with sand and clay. Major oil companies are already refining this oil to feed America's voracious oil appetite. But the process of extracting the oil is difficult and expensive, and, like strip mining, has major environmental impacts. We travel to the Athabasca Oil Sands to take a closer look. How much oil the U.S. is currently getting from our neighbors to the north? Are the Oil Sands a possible solution to reduce our dependence on Middle East oil? And the financial benefits versus the environmental costs of developing this resource and feeding our crude addiction.

POLITICAL UPDATE: AUSTIN JENKINS
An Olympia Correspondent with the Public Radio Northwest News Network will join us with the latest news from Olympia.

ROUNDTABLE: WHAT TO DO ABOUT THE ECONOMIC MESS
Our weekly discussion covers this week's big events and gives us perspective on our unwieldy economic situation.

NORTHWEST VETERANS COME HOME

KCTS 9 — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:58:00 EST

Thousands of local veterans are coming home from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan suffering from injuries both seen and unseen. In this special edition of KCTS 9 Connects, we open the dialogue about the problems these veterans and their families face adjusting to life after war, and provide resources where local vets can seek medical treatment, psychological help and emotional support.

INVISIBLE WOUNDS
Doctors are calling it the war's "signature" injury, and it's quickly becoming the most common trauma from the war in Iraq. More than 20 percent of local veterans returning from combat suffer from traumatic brain injury, or TBI. TBI is caused by repeated exposure to the kind of formerly deadly explosions that troops now regularly survive, thanks to advances in body armor technology--but they're not escaping unscathed.

THE WAR COMES HOME
Enrique Cerna interviews Aaron Glantz, author of The War Comes Home, about war vets are treated when they come home.

NO PLACE TO CALL HOME
Enrique Cerna has a discussion with Washington Department of Veterans Affairs Director John Lee, Polytrauma Center Director Dr. Jay Uomoto, and local American Legion Commander Jim Broe, about the Obama Administration's handling of vets coming home from Iraq, economic hardships on the state VA Department, and the mental health challenges facing many local vets coming home from war.

ONLINE EXTRA: AARON GLANTZ EXTENDED INTERVIEW #1
Enrique Cerna interviews Aaron Glantz, author of The War Comes Home, about the Obama Administration's commitment to helping veterans returning from the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq.

ONLINE EXTRA: AARON GLANTZ EXTENDED INTERVIEW #2
Enrique Cerna interviews Aaron Glantz, author of The War Comes Home, about how the treatment of veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan is different than how we treated veterans who came home from Vietnam, and the lessons learned from failed policies of the 1970s.

ONLINE EXTRA: ROUNDTABLE EXTENDED VERSION
Enrique Cerna continues his discussion with Washington Department of Veterans Affairs Director John Lee, Polytrauma Center Director Dr. Jay Uomoto, and local American Legion Commander Jim Broe, about the Obama Administration's handling of vets coming home from Iraq, economic hardships on the state VA Department, and the mental health challenges facing many local vets coming home from war.

NO TIME TO THINK

KCTS 9 — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:12:00 EST

NO TIME TO THINK
From cell phones to BlackBerrys to iPods to video games - welcome to the digital age. But are all these gadgets helping us, or hurting us?
This week, is our hot new technology really improving our productivity? What about our quality of life? The impact it's having on children and future generations and how it's leaving us all with no time to think.

MICROSOFT INITIATIVE: FREE TRAINING
This week Microsoft announced an initiative to train up to 2 million people in basic technology training. This is good news to many people recently out of work and thinking about going back to school. The director of the three-year program, dubbed Elevate America, will join us to discuss how and why Microsoft is investing in educating the public.

ROUNDTABLE: GARY LOCKE IS OFF TO WASHINGTON, D.C.
Our regular political experts, Randy Pepple and Cathy Allen, are joined by Seattle Times columnist Joni Balter and radio host Dave Ross for a lively discussion about the state's deficit, withdrawal of troops and Gary Locke heading to Washington D.C.

ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE

KCTS 9 — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:12:00 EST

ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE
President Obama has signed the $787 billion stimulus package, sending approximately $2 billion in aid to Washington state.
We talk with Washington new "Stimulus Czar," Dick Thompson, about how the money will be spent, who will benefit and who's already lining up to get a piece of the stimulus pie.

OLYMPIC SECURITY One year and counting until the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver BC. Even as the city gears up, protesters are preparing for the games too, claiming the city is ignoring issues such as poverty, homelessness and the environment at the expense of the Olympics.
We take a closer look at the looming showdown between police and protesters and why some worry it could turn into a repeat of the WTO riots in Seattle.

TAKE PART IN ART
From the Seattle Symphony and the Pacific Northwest Ballet, to before-Broadway openings of major musicals and a diverse collection of museums, galleries, theatres and opera Western Washington has a vibrant arts scene.
But the economic downturn is starting to take its toll. We speak with ArtsFund President Jim Tune about how the financial crisis is impacting the arts community, and about the upcoming Take Part in Art program.

STATE BUDGET DEFICIT
Olympia is trying to deal with our projected deficit of $8 billion and counting. Northwest Public Radio correspondent Austin Jenkins joins us from Olympia to give us the latest.

HOUSING HELP
This week, the Obama administration announced a $275 billion plan to help millions of homeowners across the country refinance their mortgages or avoid foreclosure. Andrea Misiano from Consumer Counseling Northwest joins us to tell us how it will work.

RON SIMS HEADS TO WASHINGTON, DC

KCTS 9 — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:12:00 EST

ECONOMIC STIMULUS
What's in the economic stimulus plan for Washington State and the Pacific Northwest?

RON SIMS HEADS TO WASHINGTON, DC
King County Executive Ron Sims is headed to the other Washington, tapped by the Obama Administration to be the Deputy Secretary for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. We will talk with Sims about his new post, how he hopes to rebuild HUD from the inside-out, about criticism that he is leaving King County in bad financial straits, and who Sims would like to see succeed him in King County's top spot.

SHRINKING GLACIERS
Forget about drowning polar bears and stranded penguins-global warming is hitting the Northwest. Local glaciers are melting at an unprecedented rate-40 percent in just the last 40 years, threatening wildlife, native fish and our own drinking water supplies. In this episode of Connects, we take you on a rare and special journey into the remote and stunning backcountry of the North Cascades National Park, where local scientists are monitoring our melting glaciers. We'll show you the dramatic effects of global warming; explain the critical role glaciers play in our ecosystem; and find out what will happen if nothing is done to stem the tide of climate change.

JOB AND HEALTH CARE REPORT
A new report by AARP finds that nearly 50 percent of Washington residents who were planning on retiring are now considering postponing that decision, while nearly 20 percent of already-retired residents are thinking of rejoining the workforce - in part because of the financial crisis, and in part because of rising health care costs.
We talk with AARP Washington's Advocacy Director Ingrid McDonald about the healthcare worries facing seniors, and AARP efforts to prevent cuts to the state's Basic Health Plan that are in danger of from our $6-billion and growing state deficit.

DAVE REICHERT AGAINST THE ECONOMIC STIMULUS

KCTS 9 — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:30:00 EST

DAVE REICHERT AGAINST THE ECONOMIC STIMULUS
As Congress debates the $$920 billion Recovery and Reinvestment Act, we look at what's in the plan to benefit Washington state. And Enrique Cerna talks with Congressman Dave Reichert. Why he voted against the plan, and what he hopes will come out in the final version.
DIGITAL TRANSITION DELAY
Congress has voted to delay the digital television transition. What does that mean for you? Find out how much longer you have to make the digital leap, what equipment you might need, and how you can get more help.

TROUBLE AT THE SEATTLE TIMES
Recently, the Seattle Times asked employees to take a 12 percent pay cut. Enrique Cerna interviews Seattle Times publisher and CEO Frank Blethen. Is the Times in financial trouble? What is the paper doing to survive the economic crisis? And why Mr. Blethen thinks this is an opportunity for newspapers across the country.

ROUNDTABLE: NEWS OF THE WEEK
Enrique Cerna is joined by Democratic strategist Cathy Allen, Republican strategist Randy Pepple, and Seattle Times columnist Joni Balter to discuss the week's news and events; including Ron Sims nomination to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, a new chief of elections for King County, and the demise of the Seattle PI's famous Jefferson Awards.

ONLINE EXTRA: CONGRESSMAN DAVE REICHERT
In this extended interview, we ask Congressman Dave Reichert about salary caps for executives who receive bailout funds; Mr. Reichert's new position on the House Ways & Means Committee; and what it's like for him to suddenly be in the minority party in Congress.

MORE JOBS GONE IN THE NORTHWEST

KCTS 9 — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:30:00 EST

LOCAL LAYOFFS:
Dick Conway, Puget Sound Economic Forecaster, explains what the layoffs mean for the Northwest.

THE MIND OF A SCAMMER:
Their pitches are simple, but seductive.
"You've just won a $1,000,000 prize! Send us twenty dollars to ship your amazing gift!"
"We only have a few items left at this price, so you'd better act NOW!"
"Everyone else is getting in on this investment's why aren't YOU?"
Sadly, many Americans fall for such ploys and lose big time in investment scams. Luckily, you can arm yourself against these manipulative schemes.
We'll take you inside the mind of a con artist, and show you four common tactics they use to bilk their victims out of hard-earned cash.

KNUTE BERGER: PUGETOPOLIS
Seattle-based writer and critical commenter Knute Berger joins us to discuss his new book, Pugetopolis: A Mossback Takes on Growth Addicts, Weather Wimps, and the Myth of Seattle Nice. Berger, a third-generation Seattle native and praised journalist, has devoted the past 17 years to examining our region's ever-present tensions and growth cycles.

CHIMP SANCTUARY

KCTS 9 — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:30:00 EST

CHIMP SANCTUARY
Genetically, chimpanzees are a 98.76% match to people, which makes them ideal for medical research. But sadly, after years of being poked and prodded in the name of scientific advancement, many retired test chimps live out the rest of their lives in small, cramped cages, suffering from unimaginable boredom, loneliness and neglect.
A Northwest man is trying to make a difference. Distraught by the lives these animals are forced to lead, Keith La Chappelle has spent his fortune opening a chimpanzee sanctuary in Cle Elum.
We take you inside the sanctuary to see the incredible work being done to rescue chimps from medical labs to give them a new home and a new future.

ROUNDTABLE: NEWS OF THE WEEK
Enrique Cerna is joined by regular guests, political strategists Cathy Allen and Randy Pepple, and Seattle Times columnist Joni Balter to discuss the week's news. From Obama's first 100 hours in office, to layoffs at Microsoft, and new plans to do away with the WASL, get our Roundtable's unique perspective on the major events affecting Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

DEMISE OF THE SEATTLE P-I
Seattle P-I columnist Joel Connely joins us to discuss the devastating news that his paper is up for sale and possibly going out of business. What will it mean for the quality of media coverage if we become a one-newspaper town?

HEALTH CARE CRISIS

KCTS 9 — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:30:00 EST

HEALTH CARE CRISIS
An estimated 47 million Americans are currently living without any health insurance. In a cruel twist, many people become uninsured because they get sick, are forced to take time off from work, and are subsequently fired and lose their employer-based health care.
Meet the family of a young mother who developed pulmonary hypertension, missed too much work, lost her job and insurance, and then died without regular heath care. Her three young children are now being raised by their grandmother - poignant voices in the cry for universal health coverage.

ROUNDTABLE: LAYOFFS AT BOEING, SEATTLE P-I GOES UP FOR SALE
Republican strategist, Randy Pepple, Democratic strategist, Cathy Allen, and political reporter, Austin Jenkins join us to discuss the sale of the Seattle Post Intelligencer, the ramifications for the recent flooding, and update us on what will be discussed in the upcoming legislative session.

GREENWATCH: E-CYCLING
E-cycling is now free. You no longer have to pay to throw out your old TV or computer monitor. Under a new state law that takes effect this month, manufacturers are being required to take on those hefty fees.

VANCOUVER MAYORAL POLITICS

KCTS 9 — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:30:00 EST

VANCOUVER MAYORAL POLITICS
Sam Sullivan made international headlines in 2006 when he accepted the Olympic flag in Torino, Italy, officially making Vancouver, B.C., the host of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Sullivan, a quadriplegic, worked tirelessly to help bring the games to Vancouver, and for many he symbolized the spirit, commitment and determination of a nation.
But in an unexpected turn of events, Sullivan has been ousted as Mayor of Vancouver. We look at the political coup d'etat within his own party that is putting Sullivan on the sidelines of the Olympic Games. How and why the man who worked so hard to prepare Vancouver for the international spotlight will not be there to represent his city and country.

HEDGEBROOK WRITER'S RETREAT
Tucked away on Whidbey Island is a hidden gem for local and national authors and writers. Hedgebrook is a rural retreat for women writers only, where they can come to rejuvenate, be part of a community and perhaps most important, focus on their work. Hedgebrook's overriding goal is to help women find their voice and their power in the world. Producer Lesley McClurg takes us to this serene retreat and introduces us to talented and inspiring writers from around the world, including feminist movement founder Gloria Steinem.

DIGITAL TRANSITION REMINDER
KCTS 9 Engineering Director Jabran Soubeih provides more information about the digital transition which takes place nationwide on Feb. 17, 2009.

CONNECTS YEAR IN REVIEW

KCTS 9 — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:30:00 EST

CONNECTS YEAR IN REVIEW
2008 has been a busy and exciting year. In this episode of KCTS 9 Connects, we take a look back at some of the major stories we've brought you over the last year, and update you on the newest developments. Including a Ballard woman's last stand against mega-developers; the fate of a Snohomish County forest slated for clear-cutting; and justice finally achieved for African-American soldiers wrongly convicted of a crime in Seattle during World War II.

YEAR-END ROUNDTABLE
Political strategists Cathy Allen and Randy Pepple examine the major developments of the last year, analyze the outcome of the 2008 election, and give some political predictions for the new year.

GANG ACTIVITY UPDATE
We continue our discussion of the ongoing rise of gang activity in King County. We sit down with Seattle City Councilmember Tim Burgess to find out how authorities are handling growing gang rivalries, escalating inner-neighborhood tensions and more frequent shootings. We also take inventory of the recent developments in the mayor's Youth Violence Initiative.

AUTISM EPIDEMIC

KCTS 9 — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:30:00 EST

AUTISM EPIDEMIC
Jacob Foltz was a normal toddler who learned to walk and talk just like his peer group. He played with toys and interacted with his young friends. Suddenly, though, it all stopped. At age three, Jacob entered his own world and stopped interacting with his family. Jacob was diagnosed with autism, and he's not alone.
Autism strikes one out of every 150 children in America, up dramatically from just 10 years ago. Producer and correspondent Leslie Knopp examines the so-called autism epidemic and what might be causing this worrying rise.

ROUNDTABLE: WAMU LAYOFFS AND BUDGET CUTS
Enrique Cerna is joined by Crosscut.com columnist Knute Berger, Seattle Times Columnist Joni Balter and Seattle P-I Managing Editor David McCumber to discuss this week's layoffs at Washington Mutual, the first casualties of the state's impending $5 billion budget deficit, and whether Washington state will get a bailout from the Obama administration.

PEOPLE YOU SHOULD KNOW: JANE HOROWITZ
Jane Horowitz owns and operates The Op Shop, a unique store where you pay what you can for donated items and all proceeds go to charity. Pressing economic concerns recently forced Jane to close the doors of her consignment shop in lower Queen Anne. Behind this sad event we discovered an inspiring story about a woman filled with unusual hope, courage and generosity.

DEATH ON THE TRACKS

KCTS 9 — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:30:00 EST

DEATH ON THE TRACKS
Warren Mako shares the story of his tragic loss on July 3, 2006. His wife, teenage daughter, and two of their friends were killed when their car was struck by a train at a railroad crossing in Castle Rock, Washington.
Unfortunately, deadly train accidents are more common than you might think. We investigate train safety in Washington and discover why some simple lifesaving measures are not being put into place.

THE PLIGHT OF PUBLIC EDUCTION
Washington state's new Superintendent of Public Instruction, Randy Dorn, joins us for an interview to discuss how he plans to put his campaign platform into action. What will replace the WASL? Will our school funding improve?

WASHINGTON STATE'S 1.5 BILLION DOLLAR DEFICIT
Cathy Allen and Randy Pepple talk about Washington State's 1.5 billion dollar deficit.

WAR WIDOWS

KCTS 9 — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:30:00 EST

WAR WIDOWS They are the forgotten victims of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan: Young women, most barely into their 20s, whose husbands have been killed in combat. All too often, they are shunned by the military community, stigmatized as "bad luck" by other military wives.
Producer Jenny Cunningham introduces us to some of Washington's war widows, and takes us inside a unique program at Tacoma's Madigan Army Hospital that aims to help these women deal with the emotional, financial and social burdens of being widows too young.

PEOPLE YOU SHOULD KNOW: ERIC HIPOLITO
Ever wonder how difficult it is to become a professional dancer? We share the tale of one local teen who danced his way to the top via a local community outreach program sponsored by the Pacific Northwest Ballet. Eric Hipolito's dedication is sure to inspire and encourage you to follow your dreams.

INDEPENDENT LENS: MARCH POINT
Three Swinomish teens tell us how they created the film March Point, which airs on KCTS 9 next week as a part of the award-winning Independent Lens series. When the boys found themselves in trouble with drugs and alcohol, they were given a rare opportunity to join a filmmaking program rather than spend a year in juvenile hall. March Point is a compelling documentary about the effects of oil refineries on the Swinomish Indian Reservation, and their own lives.

ROUNDTABLE: DISCUSSION ABOUT OBAMA'S LATEST MOVES
A discussion about the latest moves by President-Elect Obama and how the results from our region's races will affect you.

THE ELECTION IS OVER... NOW WHAT?

KCTS 9 — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:30:00 EST

THE ELECTION'S OVER...NOW WHAT?
It was billed as perhaps the most important election of a generation. But now what?
In this edition of KCTS 9 Connects, we take an in-depth look at the results of Tuesday's vote. Who won and lost, what passed and failed, and what it really means to you.

OBAMA AND THE NORTHWEST
What the Obama administration means for the Northwest.

RACE AND POLITICS

KCTS 9 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:30:00 EST

RACE AND POLITICS
Pollsters say their forecasts can't anticipate this year's wild card: how racism will play out when people actually step into the voting booth. We talk with PBS and NPR host Tavis Smiley and with local voters about how racism has influenced their opinions. Are we moving beyond race? Are deep-seated prejudices preventing media and society from focusing on more pressing issues?

SPECIAL GUEST: GLORIA STEINEM
Journalist and iconic women's rights advocate Gloria Steinem sat down to give us her take on the current election and her hopes for the next administration.

VOTE 2008: ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Democratic Strategist Cathy Allen and Republican Strategist Randy Pepple join Enrique Cerna for a weekly dissection and discussion of the impending 2008 election

IS IT POSSIBLE FOR A NEWCOMER TO RUN FOR PUBLIC OFFICE ANYMORE?

KCTS 9 — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:30:00 EST

IS IT POSSIBLE FOR A NEWCOMER TO RUN FOR PUBLIC OFFICE ANYMORE?
Sick of politics as usual in Olympia and Washington, D.C.? Think you could do a better job? Maybe you should run for office. But wait! Is it even possible for a newcomer to run for public office anymore? In this episode of KCTS 9 Connects, we try to find out.
Join us as we profile three candidates running for the open seat in the State Legislature's 36th District. The one thing they all have in common: none has ever run for office before. How much time, effort and money does it really take? Can a political novice break through the tyranny of money and the culture of connections that rule politics today?

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: VOTE 2008
Democratic Strategist Cathy Allen and Republican Strategist Randy Pepple join Enrique Cerna for a weekly dissection and discussion of the impending 2008 election. The latest inside news about the presidential race, the showdown between Gov. Chris Gregoire and Dino Rossi, and other ballot issues that matter most.

THE HEALTH CARE CRISIS

KCTS 9 — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:30:00 EST

THE HEALTH CARE CRISIS
An estimated 47 million Americans are currently living without any health insurance. In a cruel twist, many people become uninsured when they get sick, are forced to take time off from work, and are subsequently fired and lose their employer-based health care. Meet the family of Tiffany Owens, a young mother who became sick with pulmonary hypertension. Tiffany missed so much time at work that she lost her job, lost her health insurance, and ultimately lost her life. Her three children, now being raised by their grandmother, are poignant voices in the cry for universal health coverage.

VOTE 2008: WHERE THE CANDIDATES STAND ON HEALTH CARE
Overhauling our nation's health care system has been a major issue in the 2008 election. So where do the presidential and gubernatorial candidates stand on the issue? We outline the national plans put forward by Barack Obama and John McCain and show you the local ideas supported by Governor Chris Gregoire and challenger Dino Rossi.

COMMUNITY CLINIC
We take you inside Sea-Mar, a nonprofit community health care clinic in Seattle's White Center neighborhood. See how local doctors, dentists and administrators are valiantly trying to patch holes in America's health care safety net.

ROUNDTABLE: MAKING SENSE OF THE HEALTH INSURANCE CRISIS
Enrique Cerna talks with a panel of experts to make sense of the health insurance crisis and to explore creative new solutions.

GANG SPECIAL

KCTS 9 — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:30:00 EST

GANG SPECIAL
From graffiti, to guns, to murder: gang activity is on the rise in Washington state. In this special edition, we'll spend our full program looking more deeply at the issue in Seattle and across the state.
Why do kids join? Who's at risk? Is it happening in your neighborhood?

We'll get first-hand witness reports from reporter Claudia Rowe and photographer Mike Kane, who spent months on the streets reporting a special expose for the Seattle P.I. on the escalating gang activity in King County.
East of the mountains, a small community employed creative legal solutions to help halt a growing epidemic. Is it a long-term solution, and can it help stem the violence elsewhere?
Seattle Chief of Police Gil Kerlikowske and other experts join us to discuss the proposed solutions for making our streets safer.