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A World of Possibilities

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Tuesdays at 6:00 pm
A World of Possibilities is an award-winning program that penetrates behind the headlines to uncover the deeper meanings of events.

It offers in-depth analysis, informed commentary and an exploration of new approaches to our most challenging problems. A World of Possibilities opens minds and inspires new possibilities.

Alternative Radio

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Wednesdays at 6:00 pm
Alternative Radio provides information, analyses and views that are frequently ignored or distorted in other media.
Alternative Radio is dedicated to the founding principles of public broadcasting, which urge that programming serve as "a forum for controversy and debate," be diverse and "provide a voice for groups that may otherwise be unheard."The project is entirely independent, sustained so...

America's Disappeared

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Mondays at 6:30 pm
The first Monday of each month, our local program, America's Disappeared, looks at the justice and criminal punishment system in America and its effect on human lives.

Local program, produced in the KSER News Department.

BBC News Hour

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Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays at 6:00 am
"Newshour," the BBC's flagship news program specializes in bringing listeners not only the facts but also the in-depth analysis and commentary behind the headlines.
What program can listeners depend on to cover everything from the growth of democracy to the threat of terrorism, from invasions and cataclysmic natural disasters to inspiring humanitarian triumphs?  Launched in 1988, "Newshour" broke new ground for BBC World Service. The idea was to ...

BBC World Briefing

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Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays at 4:00 pm
World Briefing provides a concise round-up of all the main international news of the hour, combined with clear explanation and analysis.
 It brings together the best reportage from BBC correspondents around the world, with the voices of those directly involved in global events - wherever and whenever they take place.The programme goes on air several times a day, and each edition contains the latest updates, ensuring that listene...

Between The Lines

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Thursdays at 4:30 pm
Between the Lines provides a voice for individuals and spokespersons from progressive organizations generally ignored or marginalized by the mainstream media.
Each week, Between The Lines provides dissenting views on the status quo, reporting on issues that matter including: skyrocketing energy prices and oil company profiteering; the growing debt crisis; religious extremism; the drive for American empire; and the failing U.S. healthcare system. ...

Bioneers

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Thursdays at 6:00 pm
Revolution From the Heart of Nature -
Bioneers highlights cutting-edge solutions to major environmental challenges and crises, along with broader social approaches for ecological and cultural restoration.A forum for connecting the environment, health, social justice, and spirit within a broad progressive framework, Bioneers encompasses ...

Calling All Pets

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Fridays at 3:00 pm
Zoologist Patricia McConnell and co-host Larry Meiller team up to help your bring out the best in your pets.
We all love our pets. But let's face it, even "man's best friend" has a fault or two.Get down-to-earth advice about pet problems, big and small, and fascinating information about wildlife, too. Anyone who has ever had an animal friend will enjoy this fascinating and informational program,...

Community Life

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Mondays at 6:30 pm
The 4th Monday of each month, Mary Ellen Wood talks with local people who are working as individuals or within groups to make our community a better place to live.

Produced at KSER.

 

Corporate Watchdog Radio

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Tuesdays at 4:30 pm
Corporate Watchdog Radio is a weekly show about corporate sustainability and accountability.

Co-hosted by Bill Baue and Francesca Rheannon, Corporate Watchdog Radio looks closely at the role corporations have in setting the agenda and controlling the discussion of issues in the world.

Counterspin

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Mondays at 4:30 pm
CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the major stories every week, and exposes what the mainstream media might have missed in their own coverage.
Combining lively discussion and a thoughtful media critique, CounterSpin highlights biased and inaccurate news; censored stories; sexism, racism and homophobia in the news; the power of corporate influence; TV news' narrow political spectrum; attacks on free speech; and more. ...

Democracy Now!

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Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays at 7:00 am
A daily news magazine that takes a hard-hitting look at the news events of the day.
Democracy Now!’s War and Peace Report provides our audience with access to people and perspectives rarely heard in the U.S.corporate-sponsored media, including independent and international journalists, ordinary people from around the world who are directly affected by U.S. foreign policy, gra...

Democracy Now! (Evenings)

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Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays at 5:00 pm
Re-broadcast of 5:00 AM Democracy Now

Democracy Now! (Live)

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Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays at 5:00 am
Live from Pacifica Radio station WBAI in New York city, Democracy Now!
Democracy Now!’s War and Peace Report provides our audience with access to people and perspectives rarely heard in the U.S.corporate-sponsored media, including independent and international journalists, ordinary people from around the world who are directly affected by U.S. foreign policy, gra...

Focus On Aging

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Mondays at 6:00 pm

The 4th Monday of each month, Joan Bethel and Pat Mahoney look at the issues and needs of our aging population and hear from experts in the community covering topics of importance to seniors.

Produced at KSER

Getting Your Dough to Rise

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Tuesdays at 6:00 pm
The last Tuesday of the month, Financial Services Representative Chuck Noel hosts this program about your money.
The focus is on how to get the most out of the money you have and how to make your money work its hardest.For November 25, 2008KSER's monthly personal finance show presents a medley of topics this Tuesday evening when host Chuck Noel will have as his guests:Jody Waits, President of Northwest Develop...

Healthy Living

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Thursdays at 3:00 pm
"The Doctors Are In"-- to answer your health questions!
Primary Care Physicians Kasra Pournadeali, Rebecca Dirks, and Stacy Wells, have been answering listener calls live since 1998!  Unique to Healthy Living, "The Doctors" provide mainstream and naturopathic perspectives to listener questions.  To get yo...

League of Women Voters Magazine of the Air

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Mondays at 6:00 pm
The 2nd Monday of every month, Members of the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County produce a program about issues of importance to the voters of Snohomish County.

The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County keeps voters in our community informed about legislation and candidates in coming elections.

Produced at KSER.

Left, Right & Center

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Fridays at 4:30 pm
Left, Right and Center provides a civilized yet provocative antidote to the screaming talking heads that dominate political debate.
Up-to-the-minute, alive and witty, Left, Right and Center is a weekly dialog on politics, policy and popular culture with four of the most insightful news analysts anywhere:Matthew Miller, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress representing the Center, and moderator.Robert Scheer, editor-...

Listen Up! Northwest

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Thursdays at 6:30 pm

Produced by the Northwest Community Radio Network at community radio station KBCS, each broadcast highlights communities in action from Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Oregon.

Native America Calling

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Mondays at 3:00 pm
Native America is a national electronic talking circle.
A live call-in program, linking public radio stations, the Internet and listeners together, Native America Calling is a thought-provoking national conversation about issues specific to Native communities. Each program engages noted guests and experts with callers throughout the United States shining...

New Dimensions

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Sundays at 8:00 am
Interviews with people on the cutting edge of change.
These people are exploring and documenting the dramatic inter-relationship between all living things and demonstrating the amazing power of the mind and spirit to control and direct an individual’s life.This week's showFor November 23 2008 HOW TO CREATE AND JOIN AN INTENTIONAL C...

Part of the Union

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Mondays at 6:00 pm
Part of the Union explores the role Unions play in the 21st Century workplace.

The 3rd Monday of each month, long-time labor activists and historians Ross Rieder, Bill Johnston, and Roger Yockey put you in touch with the labor movements history as they inform you about current issues affecting working people.

Produced at KSER.

Poets West

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Wednesdays at 4:30 pm
J. Glenn Evans hosts this inspiring program of poetry, stories, music, and interviews with the leading poets of the Northwest.
PoetsWest is local poets, reading their contemporary works, blended with music and an occasional interview. It’s a concise, breezy, thought-provoking presentation of one of the oldest spoken word traditions.  PoetsWest links the poet with readers and listeners in the broader community.Pro...

Smart City

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Fridays at 6:00 pm
Smart City is a weekly, hour-long public radio talk show that takes an in-depth look at urban life, the people, places, ideas and trends shaping cities.

Host Carol Coletta talks with national and international public policy experts, elected officials, economists, business leaders, artists, developers, planners and others for a penetrating discussion of urban issues.

Splendid Table

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Tuesdays at 3:00 pm
The Splendid Table gives public radio listeners a fresh take on their love of food.
Every week, host Lynne Rossetto Kasper talks with the leading chefs who share recipes and practical ideas for your home cooking. Lynne Rossetto Kasper's The Splendid Table was named "1999 Best National Radio Show on Food" by the James Beard Foundation, and "2000 Best National Syndicat...

The Power of Peace

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Mondays at 6:00 pm
The 1st Monday of the month, The Power of Peace takes a look at people who are waging peace in large and small ways in our community.
People may work together as a formal group, it may be an ad hoc coming together, or it may be only the work of one person, but the common goal is “peace on earth.” Host Gabriele Bartholomew explores the way people across the North Puget Sound work and live for peace.For November 3, 2008N...

The Radio Labor Journal

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Mondays at 6:30 pm
The 3rd Monday of the month, Jim Smith from the Snohomish County Labor Council, looks at issues of work and working from the perspective of working men and women.
The program uses interviews, field recordings,  commentaries and music as it explores work in the 21st century.

The Take Away

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Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays at 8:00 am
Hosted by legendary newsman John Hockenberry and Adoara Udoji - and our man on the streets of Snohomish County, Ed Bremer - The Takeaway brings you breaking news from correspondents around the world and right here at home.
In partnership with the BBC, the New York Times, WGBH in Boston and WNYC, The Takeaway provides a breadth and depth of world, national and regional news coverage that is unprecedented in public media. Hockenberry and Udoji convene critical conversations, take live reports from the field, provide a p...

Zorba Paster On Your Health

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Wednesdays at 3:00 pm
Zorba Paster On Your Health is a lively, refreshingly down-to-earth talk show on personal health and fitness.
For one hour each week, Zorba Paster, M.D., and Tom Clark take callers' questions from around the country, covering what's new in medicine and sharing tips for healthy living. The show's upbeat, "wellness" approach emphasizes a healthy lifestyle and diet — right down to a Heart-Healt...