June 27, 2008
In this episode:
Rick Steves' Iran
You know him from Rick Steves’ Europe on KCTS 9, and for his travel books, syndicated column, and weekly radio program. But this wandering wizard is turning his eye from the Old Country to the Middle East. He's just returned from a visit to Iran--but this was no ordinary tourist trip. This was a mission "to build understanding between Iran and the U.S., and to defuse the tension that could be leading to war," according to Steves. On the next Connects, Enrique Cerna talks with Rick Steves candidly about his remarkable journey to one of the most controversial countries on the planet. From encounters with members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, to visits to mosques and holy sites, Rick shares the sights and sounds of Iran like you’ve never seen before. Find out what he thought of the people and the government… and what they thought of him.
Greenwatch: Toxic Chemicals
We talk with Washington Toxics staff scientist Erika Shreder about the everyday toxic chemicals that pose a danger to the environment and your family.
Special Guest: John Graham
We talk with local author and motivational speaker John Graham about his adventurous early years as a war correspondent covering the world’s most dangerous places and events. He shares how these early experiences inspired his later work for The Giraffe Heroes Project, a local nonprofit that tells the stories of people willing to stick their neck out for the common good.
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