This week on the Compass KPTZ Program Director Larry Stein takes a ride in an open-sided electric stretch limousine, and a comedian and a former mayor give tips on how to cure a fear of public speaking.
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P.T. School of the Arts
(First airdate: June 23, 2016) PT Treasures & Pleasures, hosted by Larry Stein visits the PT School of the Arts, at Fort Worden. Guests include Max Grover, co-founder, Katherine Baril, board member, and Jesse Joshua Watson, teacher – with a class of 4-8th graders.
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Compass for the Week of June 27, 2016
This week on the Compass we meet a few of the daring souls who recently set forth on the unforgiving course of the Race to Alaska.
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Compass for the Week of June 20, 2016
This week on the Compass we accompany a man as he sets out to get himself arrested for world peace, and we talk with departing schools Superintendent David Engle and the principal designer of a prize for high school students who think creatively about sustainability.
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#106 Seniors Rising
(first airdate: July 5, 2016) Host Sheila Ramsey interviews Robert and Janet Woodyard, who talk about the new Jefferson County online resource guide designed specifically for seniors 60 and older – see Senior Resources link. Joining the conversation is volunteer Nancy Blackmer.
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#65 Daniel Evans
(first airdate: June 21, 2016) R2AK: THE AMERICA’S CUP FOR DIRT BAGGERS. Our Town Host Maryanne McNellis interviews Daniel Evans, the Race Boss for the upcoming Race to Alaska (R2AK). This year’s race has 66 entries – everything from stand up paddle-boards to custom-made French boats. There are eight Canadian teams, four all-female teams, and a full range of determined salt-bitten sailors. Everyone’s invited to the send-off party on June 22 and the launch at 6 a.m. on June 23.
Nature Now #265 Birding by Ear (Part 2)
Host Debaran Kelso talks birds and bird songs in a second show featuring birder extraordinaire Dr. Fred Sharpe. Closing music is “Skyline Pigeon,” performed by Elton John.
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#105 Port Townsend High School Senior Projects
(first airdate: June 21, 2016) Sheila Ramsey interviews Ben Dow, Port Townsend High School Senior Projects Coordinator and joins a conversation with Aija Thomas whose senior project was to create, organize and serve a fundraiser for local veteran organization, Vet Connect.
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In Conversation – Abigail Thomas
Host Sheila Bender speaks via phone with Abigail Thomas, Woodstock, NY memoirist, novelist and painter, and discusses her writing life and her latest book, “What Comes Next and How To Like It.”
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Nature Now #264 Citizen Science
Host Mary Robson talks via phone to citizen science volunteer Jackie Gardner and discusses invasive green crabs, Discovery Bay toxic sampling, and fall salmon runs. Closing music is “Scientist,” by the Dandy Warhols.
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