In Residence Podcast - The House of Podcasts Steven Scher

Dave changed the way  we look at folks on TV. He made it ok to be grumpy when the phoniness just got too excessive. 

The oceans are in peril, but there is still plenty of time to save them. Will people act? Maybe if they find out more about all the wonderful creatures that live at the extremes of the oceans.  Marine Biologist Stephen Palumbi and Novelist Anthony Palumbi explore the mysteries of the deep at Town Hall Seattle, Monday, January 26th at 7:30




 
The oceans are still remarkably wild. Not as wild as they were, not as rich in sea life as they once were, but still, compared to land, mass extinctions haven’t occurred and though mistakes are being made, we know what to do preserve the health of the oceans.   Stephen Palumbi   is a marine biologist at Stanford and head of the Palumbi Lab where they focus on ecological, evolutionary, and conservation questions about marine (and sometimes terrestrial) organisms and ecosystems.  He directs the Stanford University Hopkins Marine Station.  He is a graduate of the University of Washington. He is also a Pew Fellow in Marine Conservation and  a senior fellow at the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment.
Anthony Palumbi is a science writer and novelist.
Stephen Palumbi's previous books have looked at human impacts on evolution and the death and life of Monterey Bay.  His new book, co-written with his son, the novelist Anthony Palumbi is The Extreme Life of the Sea . The book reads like a novel, with characters identified as the oldest, fastest, smallest, hottest, oldest creatures of the sea.  Their goal was to create enough vivid characters and strong scenes to bring the oceans to life. Backed by strong science, readers can discover that sacrifices needed aren’t that great. What’s needed is a desire to do it.

 

Contrary to the stories we hear, great discoveries, great creations, are not typically the work of a single person.  Genius usually result from collaboration.  




 
In his book "Powers of Two: Seeking the Essence of Innovation in Creative Pairs," essayist, author, curator Joshua Wolf Shenk delves into the relationships of some famous duos to illuminate the shared sparks that generated their greatest achievements. Sometimes, one half of the duo got little credit, but their input was nonetheless decisive. 
  As part of his appearance in Seattle in the Fall of 2014,  Shenk conducted a workshop in Seattle with  Jess Van Nostrand, Founder of The Project Room Seattle,  
Van Nostrand created the The Project Room with her collaborators to create a virtual and physical space to explore big ideas and spark an inquisitive approach to the arts.
This final podcast in this series. "In Residence" illustrates the topic, it was a collaboration between Steve Scher, Elana Jacobs, Stesha Brandon, Weir Harman and the staff at Town Hall. It was better for the shared input.
 
If you are interested in hearing more of my work, please check out my new podcast, At Length with Steve Scher."You will find in depth interviews with scholars, artists, innovators from  wide and diverse fields who visit the University of Washington. 
 For all my podcasts in one place, invite yourself in to The House of Podcasts.
It will be a collaboration, especially if you are part of it.
Thank You.

Journalist Shane Harris documents the rise fothe cyber warriors on a battlefield the pentagon is calling the fifth domain.

Wesley K. Clark, retired U.S. Army General and one-time presidential candidate is long out of politics, but not political strategizing. Clark sits on energy company boards, works as an investment banker and runs an international consulting firm focusing on security and communication. "Don't Wait For The Next War: A Strategy for American Growth and Global Leadership." surveys  present American domestic and foreign policies and offers a plan. Here is an in-depth conversation with a man who has spent a good part of his life thinking about America's place in the world. 

The history of Seattle, of any city really, shows in the buildings that are still standing and the ones that have been torn down. In Seattle, the Pike Place Market came close to being demolished. That weird garage in Pioneer Square dubbed the sinking ship, it might've been the template for the entire neighborhood. The fact that it stands ugly and alone is a testament to the social and political activism of "Allied Arts." The group has receded in influence in recent years. But through the efforts of its eclectic members, much of what we value about the city still stands.
R.M. Campbell arts critics for the Seattle P.I. for 30 years. He was around for many of the battles Allied Arts launched. Mary Coney, now a retired UW Professor , was one of the Presidents of Allied Arts. Campbell has written a history of the organization, "Stirring Up Seattle: Allied Arts in the Civc Landscape." Mary Coney provided a lot of history, facts and material for the book. 
When you read it, you might be surprised to find out who some of the Allied Arts firebrands were. Some names will be familiar, some will be new. But for almost 30 years, the one time "Beer and Culture Society" shaped the city we know today.