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A conversation on the week's news in Canada with Les Leyne, political columnist for theVictoria Times Colonist. Power sharing talks between Zimbabwe's main political rivals failed last week. South African President Thabo Mbeki was unable to convince Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe and main opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai to compromise on a new government for the country. Both leaders were in Johannesburg this weekend for the Southern African Development Community summit. For an update on the situation in Zimbabwe, we turn to former Africa Bureau Chief for Newsweek, Joshua Hammer. Also, three years ago this week, Hurricane Katrina violently changed the landscape of New Orleans: Physically, socially and politically. Today, we revisit the area to see how things have changed. Are homes being rebuilt? How are neighborhoods reshaping? What programs are gaining traction in New Orleans, and how successful are they? What still needs to happen?

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. What possession is irreplaceable to you? Tell us the story of that precious object.

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 system proposed by the Western Governors influence more efficient energy generation and delivery?

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 and lives he's covered.

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 money to prevent fires in the first place? Should we even try? Forests used to burn more frequently, it was part of their natural cycle, but as more homes are built on the edge of wilderness areas, the focus is fire suppression rather than fire prevention. How should our forests here in the Pacific Northwest be managed to prevent large scale fires? Should we let timber companies harvest excess deadwood? Or could extra wood be burned instead of coal or gas in rural electricity generators? Perhaps we should start fires more regularly to get rid of the dead wood before it accumulates?

First, a conversation on the week's news in Canada with political correspondent, Vaughn Palmer of the Vancouver Sun. Then, the wolves are back. Last week the first gray wolves in 70 years were confirmed in Washington State. Wolves were eliminated from the West by hunters and trappers who regarded them as dangerous pests that threatened livestock and people. Can wolves co exist with people in Washington state? As urban development encroaches on previously untamed areas, human wildlife encounters become more common. Conservationists have gone to great lengths to re introduce wolves, bears and buffalo in different parts of the country. What will their populations look like? What does coexistence really mean? How should we manage encounters with the wild?

Athletes from around the world are in China, preparing for the start of the Olympic Games this Friday. Many of them will win. Even more will not. Not all of us can become Olympic athletes, but we all have Olympic moments. Meaningful moments of personal triumph, or defeat. These are the moments when you know you've arrived, or you know you're played out. What moment comes to mind? Maybe it is something small, like finally solving your Rubix cube. Maybe it's big, like realizing your career won't happen as you had planned. What have you learned from those times? What are your Olympic moments? Call during the show 1.800.289.KUOW (5869) or email Weekday.

Criminals. They're everywhere...even in your yard. See that laurel hedge budging into the sidewalk? Notice the hanging vines that are entangling power lines? Ah ha! Criminal plants! Here comes a citation from the city. What rules are your plants breaking? How do you stop violations down the road? What should you never plant near an alley or sidewalk? Do you have criminal plants?

A report assessing child prostitution in Seattle will be presented to the City Council's Public Safety, Human Services and Education committee later today. The report found that approximately 300 500 kids under 18 are currently involved in prostitution. And that is a conservative estimate. They are also starting younger; at 12 13 years old. The hotbed of activity is Aurora Avenue, where many prostitutes are barely 18 years old. How do kids fall into prostitution? What can be done about it?

Once again it is Friday. Time to talk over the week's news. What stories caught your attention? What hasn't been covered enough? Also, today we say good-bye to panelist D. Parvaz. We'll hear about her upcoming adventures.Monday on Weekday: Home Repair with Roger Faris

Last year, a secret report by the International Red Cross warned the Bush administration that the CIA's treatment of prisoners was torture. One prisoner told the Red Cross he'd been water boarded ten times in a single week. Details from the Red Cross report appear in a new book by investigative journalist Jane Mayer called The Dark Side. Mayer also says that the Bush administration ignored CIA warnings that a third of Guantanamo prisoners could be imprisoned by mistake. Jane Mayer is our guest this hour on Weekday.Plus, Cliff Mass joins us with a weekend weather forecast.Monday on Weekday: Bill Bishop's 'The Big Sort'

The Immigrations and Customs Enforcement [I.C.E] branch of the Federal Government recently announced that deportations from Alaska, Oregon, and Washington are up 40 percent from last year. How does I.C.E. implement federal immigration laws? What are the rights of the 7,300 people who were deported from this region over the last year? What does the path to deportation look like? We take this up, today on Weekday.

Back in 1992, Pierce County Executive John Ladenburg ran unsuccessfully against Christine Gregoire for the Attorney General spot. Now she's backing him as the Democratic contender to Rob McKenna. John Ladenburg is our guest this hour on Weekday. Ladenburg is on the Sound Transit board. Last week he voted in favor of putting light rail on the ballot this November. Last year he threatened to block the Regional Transportation package, RTID, if the controversial cross base highway wasn't on it. We'll ask him why he thinks he'd make a good Attorney General.

President Bush vetoed the Medicare bill. Then Congress overrode the veto. In the ongoing debate among doctors, patients and insurance companies, who stands to gain? Who does the bill help or hurt in the long run? And what does this mean for the future of health care? Share your thoughts by emailing Weekday, or call during the show at 800.289.KUOW.Tomorrow on Weekday: Attorney General Rob McKenna

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?

A new labor contract ratified by Seattle police officers makes them the highest paid cops in the state. It also expands the civilian oversight system that monitors officer misconduct claims. Will the King County budget shortfall affect this contract? Do budget cuts put certain programs at risk? Also, is racial profiling by Seattle police a perception or reality? Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske takes up these issues and more, today on Weekday. Questions? Call 800.289.KUOW during the show or email Weekday.Tomorrow on Weekday: Your Take on the News

Rising food prices are contributing to increased interest in community gardening and urban agriculture. But there might already be food growing in your backyard. What about that old plum or apple tree? What do you do with all that fruit when fall comes around? Eleven thousand pounds of organic fruit that might otherwise have fallen and rotted was collected in Seattle last year. The fruit was delivered to food banks, meal programs, and senior centers. It's all part of the Community Fruit Tree harvest. And we'll find out more about it, and how you can participate, this hour on Weekday.Tomorrow on Weekday: Architectural Design Review

A conversation on the week's news in Canada from our Canadian correspondent, Vaughn Palmer, political correspondent for the Vancouver Sun. Then, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell takes your questions this hour. The Washington legislator talks about her busy year: fighting offshore drilling, cracking down on oil speculators, dealing with the Iraq War. Find out what she has to say on health care, politics, energy, the environment and being Washington's second female senator. Email Weekday or call during the show at 800 289 KUOW

Church is changing. Around our region, many traditional churches are switching their formula: using praise songs rather than hymns, hiring humorous pastors rather than stoic ones. Our traditionally unchurched region has been surprised by the success of local mega churches. Is traditional worship going by the wayside? If you attend a church or synagogue, what is it like? Why did you choose it? If you are shopping for a congregation, what are you hoping to find? Are the changes to religious institutions a sign of a changing view of spirituality in general? Share your thoughts and experiences with us by emailing Weekday, or call during the show at 800 289 KUOW

The world is changing, and so is the way that children play. What do kids learn from creative play? Why is it important? How has play changed since your childhood? Do you encourage your children to play? Share your ideas.

Could you locate the Arctic Building downtown? Do you know who originally occupied the building that houses the Magic Mouse? Today on Weekday, we go on an audio walking tour of downtown Seattle. How important is architecture to the character of a city? What does Seattle's architecture say about it? Is it important to preserve historic buildings? What determines if a building is historic anyhow? Plus, Cliff Mass joins us with a weekend weather forecast at 9:50 a.m.. Monday on Weekday: Mysteries: The Writing and The Reading

First, a conversation on the week's news in Canada from our correspondent, Vaughn Palmer of the Vancouver Sun. Then, around the Northwest people are trying to live in an eco friendly way, but there are a lot of nuances to recycling, composting and purchasing that can effect your environmental impact. How do you avoid excess packaging? Is there a way to be eco cool when it's hot? Do you have questions? Now is your chance. Tom Watson, King County's EcoConsumer, joins us. Call 800 289 KUOW or email Weekday. Tomorrow on Weekday: Offshore Oil Drilling

A couple weeks ago, we talked about marriage on Weekday. We specifically asked you to explain why you got married. During that show, another issue came up. When a marriage is rocky, should you stay together for the kids? For those of you that have faced this issue, what did you decide? How did you choose your path? How did you talk to your children about it? And what happens if one spouse thinks staying together is better, and the other disagrees? Also, if you're the child from a turbulent household, what's your perspective? Email Weekday or call during the show 800 289 KUOW.Tomorrow on Weekday: Calling All Comic Book Fans!

The plants in your garden are benefiting from the rain and sun we've been having lately. So are the weeds. What is that weed you keep pulling? What can be done to deal with weeds safely? Our garden panel is here to help.

Hiking season is off to a late start this year, but at some point all that snow in the mountains will melt. When it does, there will be miles of backcountry trails to hike! Today on Weekday we'll be joined by two hiking experts. They'll recommend their favorite trails and advise us on how to deal with all that late lingering snow. What are your favorite hikes? Tomorrow on Weekday: Listener's Forum: Should you Stay Together for the Kids?

There are wonderful things growing throughout our city. Dove trees and Weeping Cherries. Shepherd's Purse and Miner's Lettuce. Can you identify the plants around you? What plants are unique to our region? Today, we explore the foliage of our region with lifelong Seattle resident and plant expert Authur Lee Jacobson. Is there a plant you need identified? Join us with your questions and observations at 206 543 KUOW or send pictures to weekday@kuow.org. You can also post photos to KUOW's Flickr group. Monday on Weekday: Real Estate and Mortgage Frauds

Should King County Jail house inmates from the city of Seattle? Earlier this year, county officials said they didn't have room for the city's offenders. Now they've changed their minds... just as Seattle is considering sites for a new jail. We'll ask King County Executive Ron Sims. We'll also ask him if an election challenge from County Councilmember Larry Phillips will turn this year's controversial budget shortfall into political football.

What happens when a 43 year old sportswriter trains to be a professional NFL place kicker? Stefan Fatsis knows. He recently became # 9 with the Denver Broncos. In the early months, team members treated him like a mascot. Did he win them over? What did he learn about the inner workings of the National Football League? What is the mindset of the modern pro athlete? Why did the NFL agree to take Fatsis on as a player?

Rossi vs. Gregoire and Burner vs. Reichert: Are these just old elections revisited? Will local enthusiasm for Obama tip the balance in these races? Will Washington State be a battleground in the 2008 Presidential race? Also, both Mayor Nickels and the Seattle City Council are looking to increase property taxes again. Should they be giving tax payers a break instead?Tomorrow on Weekday: Planning the Winter Garden

On May 29, Survival International and Brazil's National Indian Foundation released photographs one of the last uncontacted tribes in the Amazon. There are over 100 uncontacted tribes living around the world. As the modern world encroaches, their way of life is disappearing. How should we treat these isolated communities? Should we leave them uncontacted? Or study them in order to save them? What's ethical? Tell us what you think: email weekday@kuow.org.