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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 U.S. news coverage. A global network of international journalists offers exceptional depth and a fresh perspective to the news.

Today's HighlightsAll Things Considered

All Things Considered

All Things Considered at 4:00 p.m.

KUOW's Patricia Murphy and NPR award-winning hosts and reporters stationed around the globe present some of the nation's best reporting. Incisive coverage of the day's events along with a unique mix of news, interviews, commentaries, analysis, reviews and offbeat features.

Marketplace

Marketplace at 6:30 p.m.

An international group of reporters, producers, and commentators contribute this daily magazine of business and economics. Ten U.S.-based news bureaus and bureaus in London and Tokyo file reports and provide unique global perspectives on business and commerce coverage.

BBC The World Today

BBC The World Today at 7:00 p.m.

The World Today is an international program that seeks to present the day's news and a whole lot more in a lively, engaging and digestible manner. The World Today hears from the world's decision makers and it will always go the extra mile to hear from ordinary people caught up in the news.

Tomorrow's HighlightsTo the Point

To the Point

To the Point at 11:00 a.m.

A fast-paced, news program focusing on the hot-button issues of the day, featuring three discrete segments: Newsmaker, Main Topic, and Reporter's Notebook. Informative and thought-provoking discussion and guests cover the front-page stories that attract a savvy news audience.

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Who Is Doing Well in Hard Times?

The non–stop gloomy economic news got us wondering, who is doing well in hard times? Reportedly, business at Goodwill stores in Cleveland has shot up by 20%. A hair stylist told us her job will be recession proof. Are you at a business, a non-profit, or a job that is doing well?

Your Take on the News

Every Friday at 10 a.m., the Weekday news panel reviews the week's news. What stories caught your attention? What hasn't been covered enough? What makes your blood really boil? What's your take on the news?

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The State of Execution

In a three–part series we will examine the death penalty in Washington. In parts one and two we will hear how capital cases affect victims' family members and impact the legal system. In part three, we will examine the process of an execution and discuss the ethics and particulars around the event. Airs December 3.

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  • Port of Seattle Investigation
    Port of Seattle commissioners have released the results of a 10–month long investigation into the port's contracting practices. The inquiry was the result of a 2007 state performance audit which claim...
  • Washington Ranked Tenth Healthiest State
    Washington is the tenth healthiest state in the country, according to a new study. The Northwest did fairly well in the annual rankings, amidst a bleak national backdrop. KUOW's Amy Radil reports.
  • Washington Execution: Capital Cases and the Law
    Death penalty cases are extremely complex and costly to pursue. We'll examine Washington State's narrow death penalty statute, "volunteer" executions and the intricate legal process surrounding cap...
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