This week on the Compass we talk with a Mennonite minister and her husband about the dangers to humanity they believe to be posed by the development of artificial intelligence and the rapidly accelerating technological revolution that presents the very real possibility of replacing people in pretty much every field, from child care to making life and death decisions on the battlefield.
(First airdate: January 9, 2018) Everybody Can host Sheila Ramsey speaks with two ‘Housing Ladies’ in Jefferson County. Kathy Morgan, Director of Housing Projects at OlyCap, and long-time housing advocate and volunteer, Barbara Morey talk about the national PIT (Point in Time) Homeless Count on January 25. An accurate count of those needing standard housing ensures federal funding for housing services in our area. Here’s an opportunity to impact the lives of homeless children, elderly, veterans and other community members experiencing homelessness. Training is provided.
(first aired January 3, 2018). Debaran Kelso hosts Frances Wood and Govinda Rosling of the Pigeon Guillemot Research Group on Whidbey Island to continue a discussion of the group’s work studying the island’s guillemot population for the past decade. Closing music is “Whidbey Island Blues,” performed by Seattle group The Maldives.
What better way to enjoy carrots and celery in the New Year!
Join host Phil Andrus and special guests this Friday from 1-5pm on 91.9FM ~ or stream live by clicking the Listen Live arrow at the top left of this window.
This Friday’s lineup includes:
1:00 – Richard Friedrichs, Tom Alter’s music of Bollywood
2:00 – Al Bergstein, Olympic Peninsula Environmental News
2:30 – Ebb and Flow, old timey tunes with Dave Thielk, Carol Hardy, Roger Pick, and Katya Kirsch
3:15 – Anna Bachmann and Brad Stone, water quality countywide
3:45 – Judith-Kate Friedman, “Songs From the Sound”
4:30 – Deborah Kate Hammond, bringing Leah Manley, who will be reading original poetry and an excellent final speech from “A Doll’s House”
Ringing in the New Year, we have Liz, long-time host of Musical Chairs, moving to Saturday evenings, 6-8pm. Liz takes over the slot held previously by Susan Bublitz and Plugged In Planet ~ fine programming we greatly appreciate.
Tune in to KPTZ January 6 and every Saturday evening for non-stop party music from 4-10pm (Free Spin, Musical Chairs, and Dance Party in Your Living Room).
(First airdate: January 3, 2018) Anna Quinn talks to Cris Wilson about her riveting first book The Night Child and how a memoir undergoes a metamorphosis into a must read novel in the era of #METOO.
(First airdate: January 2, 2018) CAPTAIN PETE TALKS WHALES & THE VIBRANT PORT BUSINESS. Our Town Host Maryanne McNellis interviews Pete Hanke, owner of Puget Sound Express and a Commissioner for the Port of Port Townsend. PSE will add another high-speed boat to its fleet this spring as the public’s appetite for whale watching continues to grow. Meanwhile, the Port is grappling with multiple issues including a failing breakwater at Port Hudson. Marine trades are an economic underpinning for the region, with jobs at the Boat Haven rivaling the number of jobs at the Mill. Port Commissioners want to make sure there will be a steady flow of educated young tradesmen for this seafaring town.
(first aired December 26, 2017). Host Sheila Bender talks with Port Townsend resident Dahr Jamail about how and why he became a journalist for progressive publications such as Truthout.
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(first aired December 27, 2017). Host Paul Ruben brings veteran hikers Lee Jacobson and Doug Scott to the KPTZ studio to share their knowledge and expertise on hiking the Olympics. Closing music is “Hiking,” performed by Paddy Mills.
(first aired December 20, 2017). Host Mary Robson talks in studio with experienced birder Gary Bullock to examine how to explore for birds and how to get started in birding. Closing music is “Bluebird,” performed by Doug Paisley.
