(First airdate: January 8, 2019) Host Sheila Bender talks via phone with Washington novelist Peter Donahue about his new book Three Sides Water, three short novels containing a cast of disparate characters finding their way during different decades in communities around the Olympic Peninsula.
Podcasts
Marine Science Center, 2018
(Reprise – first airdate: March 20, 2018) This reprise of Everybody Can dives in with Diane Quinn, program director for the Port Townsend Marine Science Center along with Jo Ferrero to provide our listeners with the inside story about volunteering at this well-loved landmark located at Ft. Worden. From tides to shorelines, docents to citizen scientists – the opportunities abound for community connections.
Compass for the Week of 1/07/2019
This week on the Compass, we talk with a matchmaker (YMCA’s Building Futures Program Coordinator Dana Nixon) who brings selected local school-kids together with the adult mentors who can change the direction of their lives.
K. J. Dell’Antonia
(First airdate: January 6, 2018) K.J. Dell’Antonia, former editor of the New York Times Motherlode Blog and contributor to the New York Times Well: Family section talks to Cris Wilson about her positive and encouraging book How to be a Happier Parent: Raising a Family, Having a Life, and Loving (Almost) Every Minute.
Humanitarian Crisis at Mexican Border
On the January 4, 2019 Tossed Salad show, Phil Andrus talked with Jessica Randall about the humanitarian caravan to Mexican border.
Nature Now #393
Pigeon Guillemot Research
(Reprise airdate: January 2, 2019) Debaran Kelso hosts Part 1 of an encore presentation of a show originally recorded in December 2017 with guests Frances Wood and Govinda Rosling, speaking about the Pigeon Guillemot Research Group based out of Whidbey Island. Closing music is “Fleet” by Guillemot.
Compass for the Week of 12/31/2018
This week on the Compass we join a gathering of farmers around a bonfire built not only on hopes for rich and productive soil, but also on the dream of helping to reverse the climate crisis. With Orchardist Cameron Denning, Farmer Brian Bakker, Experimental Gardener Norm Baker, Olympic Biochar Founder Francesco Tortorici, and Forage Executive Director Kai Hoffman-Krull.
Preserving Point Hudson
On the December 28, 2018 Tossed Salad show, Phil Andrus talked with Lily Haight of The Leader, Robert d’Arcy of the Schooner Martha, Carol Hasse of PT Sails, Michelle Sandoval of the PT City Council, and Eric Toews, Port of PT Deputy Manager about preserving Point Hudson.
Nature Now #392
New Year’s Eve Protection Island Cruise
Nan Evans hosts University of Washington oceanographer Jan Newton as they discuss ways to observe the various dynamics of ocean and our own Salish Sea. They explore the myriad interconnections including the effects on humans and climate on water properties. Dr. Newton is a passionate advocate for preserving and restoring the rich Salish Sea ecosystem. Newton’s talk, “Big Oceans, Small Sensors, Large Knowledge”, describes the physical, chemical and biological dynamics of Puget Sound and coastal Washington, including the effects of humans and climate on water properties.
David Cunningham
(First airdate: December 25, 2018) Sheila Bender interviews KPTZ’s own David Cunningham about his career as a journalist and author.
