CBC Ideas
CBC Ideas at 7:00 p.m.
"Ideas" is CBC Radio's premier program of contemporary thought, eclectic in form and content. We cover social issues, culture and the arts, the humanities, geopolitics, history, biography, science and technology. Most of our programs are documentaries in which thoughts are gathered and connections made.
Fresh Air
Fresh Air at 8:00 p.m.
"Fresh Air" with Terry Gross is a Peabody Award–winning magazine of contemporary arts and issues. The show gives interviews as much time as needed, and complements them with comments from well–known critics and commentators. "Fresh Air" is produced at WHYY–FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR.
On Point
On Point at 9:00 p.m.
"On Point" offers a lively conversation on everything from breaking news to ancient poetry. It creates a different kind of conversation about the country and world we live in. Maybe it's the kind of national conversation you've always wanted: fast, fun, serious, surprising. Open to everyone. And above all, unflinchingly honest.
Human Trafficking In Washington State
Victims advocates and law enforcement say twenty–first century slavery can surface in any industry. This series takes a close look at the problem in our state and Washington's unique role in combating it. More »
Slow Start For Stimulus-Funded Weatherization Program
Last year, Washington state received nearly $60 million in stimulus funds to weatherize low–income homes, but work has been slowed by confusion between state and federal rules over workers' compensation.... More »
BBC The World Today
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. More »
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Is now the time to hire?
Employers: have you begun to add workers yet? What economic or industry signals do you need to see before you can start hiring? Answer this question »
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Washington 'Race To The Top' Bill Stalls In S...
The Obama administration last week announced the first round of grants to states under the federal "Race to the Top" education reform program. Washington state didn't apply, but Governor Chris Gregoire... -
Charging Ahead: Electric Vehicle Rollout On T...
The West Coast is about to take part in the biggest rollout of electric cars and charging stations in the world. The first mass–market electric cars go on sale in greater Seattle and Oregon's Willamette Valley... -
Future Funds For County Arts Hang On Passing ...
A bill that would extend funding for King County arts and heritage programs may not make it through the Legislature this session. If it doesn't, advocates say county cultural programs could take a devastating hit....
- Pennsylvania Woman Indicted On Terrorism Charges
Colleen R. LaRose is accused of using the Internet to recruit jihadist fighters and help terrorists overseas, even agreeing to move to Europe to try to kill a Swedish artist, prosecutors said Tuesday.... - New Law In Myanmar Bars Suu Kyi From Election
The law excludes anyone convicted by a court from participating in elections. The Nobel laureate, who has spent 14 of the past 20 years in detention, was convicted last August of violating the terms... - Massa Says Groping Of Male Staffer 'Not Sexual'
Asked on Glenn Beck's Fox News Channel show, the former New York congressman said his actions toward a male staffer at a birthday party might have been misinterpreted. "I should have never allowed...
- Inmate reoffending 'costs £10bn'
Reoffending by thousands of criminals serving short sentences in England and Wales costs up to £10bn a year, says a report. - US 'hid terror suspect treatment'
A former head of MI5 says she did not know US intelligence services were mistreating terror suspects until after she retired. - US attacks East Jerusalem plans
US Vice-President Joe Biden condemns Israel's approval of 1,600 new homes for ultra-Orthodox Jews in East Jerusalem.
