Photo: John Pollack is the author of 'The Pun Also Rises' and is a pun champion.
Here Comes The Pun
The Conversation at 12:00 p.m.
Did you hear about the Buddhist who went to the dentist but refused Novocain? He wanted to transcend dental medication. If you think that's bad, tune in at 12:40 p.m. We're talking to an author of a new book about puns who also won the 18th Annual O. Henry Pun–Off World Championships.
Talk Of The Nation
Neal Conan leads a productive exchange of ideas and opinions on the issues that dominate the news landscape. More »
BBC Newshour
BBC Newshour at 1:00 p.m.
In the world's unrelenting 24–hour news cycle, the BBC World Service's network of correspondents cuts through the background noise and provides you with the definitive take on the big stories of the day.
Post Office Worries, Music For Airports, And Christopher Howell's Poetry
KUOW Presents at 2:00 p.m.
Cliff Island's small community is struggling to keep its way of life alive. They worry the loss of their post office could destroy it. Later, writer David Sheppard shares the origins of Brian Eno's 1978 album "Music for Airports." Then, Christopher Howell explores the loss of a loved one in his poem, "Report From The Empty Room."
The World
The World at 3:00 p.m.
Award–winning coverage of breaking news, in–depth features, hard–hitting commentaries, and thought–provoking interviews found nowhere else in US news coverage.
Latino USA
Latino USA at 10:00 p.m.
Latino USA, the radio journal of news and culture, is the only national English–language radio program produced from a Latin perspective. Hosted by Maria Hinojosa.
Program Helps Women In Prison Become Entrepreneurs
The Lifelong Program for Entrepreneurs (LIFE) teaches women in prison how to plan and run a business. When they're released graduates can apply for microloans from the program's sponsor, MercyCorps Northwest.... 
Sunken Derelict Vessel Leads to Costly Cleanup In Penn Cove
It's been three days since an abandoned crab boat caught fire and then sank in Penn Cove off Whidbey Island. That's put a stop to shellfish harvesting, a big business in Penn Cove.
Report Inconclusive On What Killed Orca L112
A new report out Tuesday stops short of determining what killed a young female orca that washed up near Long Beach, Wash.
- Washington Investment Board Hires Security Firm After Close Calls Overseas
- Rosenblum Wins Democratic Attorney General Primary
- Federal Grants Helps Seattle Community Clinic
- Helping Gender-Variant Kids Feel Safe At School
- US Attorney Calls Seattle Mayor's Claims On Police Reform Plan 'Irresponsible'
- Wash. US Senate Race Overshadowed By Gubernatorial Match-Up
- Great Wolf Lodge Tax Exemption Stands Despite Internal Doubts, Court Ruling
- Thank The Patron Saint Of Bakers For This Cake Today
- Bloomberg: Facebook's Saverin May Save $67 Million By Renouncing Citizenship
- Town's Effort To Link Fracking And Illness Falls Short
- Civilians Flee, Soldiers Dig In On Sudanese Frontier
- Fed More Open To Helping The Economy If Needed
- Chipping In To Your Office Lottery Pool? Read This First
- Latino Voters: Seen, But Will They Be Heard, In 2012?
- EU Human Rights Court Could Be Last Stop For German Claiming CIA Kidnapping
- Four Decades After Dying In Cambodia, Soldier To Receive Medal Of Honor
- Report: Syrian Opposition Sees Greater Support From Gulf States, U.S.
- Mladic 'headed ethnic cleansing'
- Greek leftist attacks EU 'poker'
- China veterans urge Zhou sacking
- Taylor says witnesses 'bought'
- French PM Ayrault names cabinet
- Syria is 'losing information war'
- Breivik victim 'hid under body'
- Seven die in south Libya clash
- Brazil truth commission installed
- 'Innocent man' executed in Texas
KXOT Broadcast Changes
KUOW2 will no longer be broadcast on KXOT 91.7 FM after Friday, June 29. KUOW2 service will continue to be broadcast on KUOW HD2 and streamed on KUOW2.org. Learn more on KUOW2.org.
News stories KUOW editors are following.
- 'City, county could announce arena agreement Wednesday,' Seattle Times
- 'McGinn: DOJ plan to cost $41M; but feds say that's 'simply wrong,' Seattle Times
- 'Seattle Housing Authority proposal for Yesler Terrace raises concern,' Seattle Times
- 'JPMorgan exec becomes first casualty of bad trade,' Boston.com
- 'Everett Councilman Drew Nielsen dies on river,' Herald
As one of three US citizens in her family, Alicia Martinez has struggled to meet her parents' expectations and overcome the guilt she feels that her hardworking sister’s life is so limited. From Radio Rookies.
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KUOW's Morning Edition
Morning Edition 5/16/2012 at 7:00 a.m.
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Transit route changes: what are the consequences?
Transit authorities are making big changes across this region. What are you seeing, and what do these changes mean to you? Answer this question »
