The new magazine format show that was a bone of contention in the recent staff roilings at KUOW. will be heard 2-3p Monday. It replaces The Beat, which focused on the arts. 
According to the KUOW website, Dave Beck, Megan Sukys and Jeannie Yandel will conduct "engaging interviews with local people who define the Northwest character. National guests join the conversation to share ideas that can change the way we look at life around the Puget Sound."
Today's features will be on Pulitzer Prize winner and former U.S. poet laureate Poet Ted Kooser; spiritual environmental author, Charlie Fisher; the indomitable Nancy Pearl; and consumerist photographer Chris Jordan.
This show is a departure from the interview/talk format of its predecessor, it's controversial at the station, and we'd be interested in what listeners think about it.
I listened. I napped. Boringggggg.
Back to Classical music until its time for Rachel Maddow.
If they booked that cute Mr. Schwetty who makes donut holes, I would listen.
Posted by: sparky | September 17, 2007 at 02:30 PM
I wondered why Writer's Almanac was playing at 12:30. I liked the Beat - I hope it doesn't suck.
Posted by: Elaine | September 17, 2007 at 02:59 PM
when did it start? when did it end? this was even less listenable than the last show...
Posted by: lil | September 17, 2007 at 03:04 PM
A couple authors and a couple artists naval gazed over their stupid books and their stupid artwork while probably sipping on a little papercup of cooler water. NPR never has been interesting and if this is their idea of new, it never will be.
Posted by: Andrew | September 17, 2007 at 03:41 PM
Hey wut'sup, are you Duff?
I didn't really like The Beat . . . I've never understood what's so great about Nancy Pearl and I'll try to listen just to give an honest critique but is it all that different?
Guess I should reserve judgment 'til I hear it.
Posted by: joanie | September 18, 2007 at 12:15 AM
What can you do? Bad hosts, dull guests, big deal !!
Posted by: disgrunt | September 18, 2007 at 06:25 AM
I have a Nancy Pearl Action Figure
Posted by: sparky | September 18, 2007 at 08:26 AM
Nancy Pearl action figure is only good thing to come out of that show. Thank you Archie MacPhee.
How about a KUOW management team voodoo doll set? With BIG pins.
Posted by: disgrunt | September 18, 2007 at 11:01 AM
Jeannie Yandel needs to be behind the scenes where I am sure she was a good producer; she does not have the voice for radio, her questions are insipid, her responses even worse: "wow" "gee" "gosh"! All in that voice that is akin to nails on a chalk board-- does anyone else cringe when they hear her? Truly her poor reporting is the key; the voice makes bad reporting and rapport even worse!
Posted by: aliengirl | March 10, 2008 at 12:40 PM
I agree both shows are disappointments. And yes I DO cringe at the valley girl sounds of Jeannie Yandel. ("Wow! What was that like for you?!"). Dave Beck sounds like a complete stammering square and Megan Soukys is trying too hard to smile and talk at the same time. I think there are some good guests, but there could be so much more...
Posted by: HeyRacey | September 25, 2008 at 02:28 PM