Quoted: This year has been full of natural disasters: flooding, fires, tropical storms. What did you save during your last disaster? At a moment's notice, people must flee their homes. Today, put yourself in their shoes. Pretend you had five minutes to get out of the house. What would you save? Your family and pets are already safe, so don't worry about them.

Quoted: Our gardening panel convenes this morning to answer your questions. What's blooming in your yard? What should be blooming, but isn't? Call in with your questions at 206.543.KUOW or email Weekday.

Quoted: Given concerns over global warming, the need to focus on making the most of power we already produce has become ever more urgent. Is cutting back on energy use the best energy saving measure? Is there a way to make our energy system more efficient? What can individuals do, and what must be done by the utility companies? How will a cap–and–trade

Quoted: Since 1979, Larry Johnson has been looking for trouble. Rather than staying clear of war–torn and tumultuous regions, this foreign editor for the Seattle Post–Intelligencer has gone to get the story, to bring personality to people and issues. From the Middle East to Central America, Johnson joins us in the studio to look back at the places

Quoted: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change recently concluded that disturbances from pests, diseases and fire will have serious impacts on our forests. There will be longer fire seasons and larger areas burned. This year, the Forest Service has nearly exhausted its budget fighting the fires in California. Is there a more effective way to spend our

Quoted: Once again it is Friday. Time to talk over 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?

Quoted: The Pacific is the world's largest Ocean. It's named for its peaceful beauty. But under the waves, the ocean is in trouble. Last month the govenors in Washington, Oregon and California released a plan to help the ailing Pacific. Will that plan make a difference? What are we protecting and why?

Quoted: Tent City 4 arrived on Mercer Island last week. A group of local residents filed an unsuccessful injunction to stop the Tent City from settling there. What are tent cities? What are the rules? Who are the people who live there? Today we'll hear the stories of Tent City 4 residents in their own words. How did they end up there? How is living in a Tent

Quoted: Some people dance their way through life. Today we offer a rare opportunity to hear the personal stories of legends of the Lindy Hop and Tap era. Dawn Hampton began performing at age three, Lennart Westerlund was a primary dancer with the Rhythm Hot Shots in the 90s, and Jeni LeGon danced on screen with Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. We'll also