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Club.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2276951076/</guid><pubDate>09/07/2012</pubDate><media:description>The Presidents&#39; Club</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1727000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/43606/images/345514_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_CNX_1340_090712_th.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2276951076/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | August 10, 2012</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2266171819/</link><description>We discuss violence against Sikhs in the aftermath of the Sikh temple shooting in Wisconsin.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2266171819/</guid><pubDate>08/10/2012</pubDate><media:description>Sikh Temple Shooting</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1726000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/41760/images/327194_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_CNX_1339_081012-th.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2266171819/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Culture &amp; 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Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Government</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Government</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | July 27, 2012</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2261438147/</link><description>We feature a newsmaker interview with new Seattle School District Superintendent José Banda. 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Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Government</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Government</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | July 13, 2012</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2269094726/</link><description>PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger joins us for a newsmaker interview about the present and future of public television.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2269094726/</guid><pubDate>08/16/2012</pubDate><media:description>Paula Kerger</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1726000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/42253/images/330934_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_CNX_1333_071312_th.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2269094726/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Media</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Media</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | June 29, 2012</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2251778394/</link><description>We weigh in on how the Supreme Court&#39;s healthcare and corporate campaign rulings will affect Washington state and the race for Governor.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2251778394/</guid><pubDate>06/29/2012</pubDate><media:description>Supreme Court Decisions</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1726000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/32252/images/244794_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_CNX_1333_062912_th.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2251778394/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Government</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Government</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Health</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Health</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | June 22, 2012</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2249393147/</link><description>We talk with hedge fund manager Chris Hanson and sportswriter Frank Deford on the proposed new arena to bring the NBA and NHL to Seattle.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2249393147/</guid><pubDate>06/22/2012</pubDate><media:description>New Arena Proposal</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1725000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/27226/images/207560_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_CNX_1332_062212_th.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2249393147/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Culture &amp; Society</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Culture &amp; Society</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Sports &amp; Recreation</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Sports &amp; Recreation</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Government</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Government</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | June 15, 2012</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2246487328/</link><description>Highlights of the first televised gubernatorial debate between Democrat Jay Inslee and Republican Rob McKenna. Find out where the candidates stand on job creation, taxes, education funding, and other major issues.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2246487328/</guid><pubDate>06/15/2012</pubDate><media:description>First 2012 Washington Gubernatorial Debate</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="3444000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/24028/images/184641_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_CNX_1331_061512_th.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2246487328/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Government</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Government</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | June 8, 2012</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2243678576/</link><description>We discuss the Wisconsin Recall election and what the outcome means to the Presidential race and the Washington state connection. UW Election Eye reporters were on the ground and share their perspective with us.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2243678576/</guid><pubDate>06/08/2012</pubDate><media:description>Wisconsin Recall Election</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1724000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/39331/images/308176_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725072716.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2243678576/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Government</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Government</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Social Issues</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Social Issues</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | June 1, 2012</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2241527922/</link><description>Recent shootings in Seattle have rattled the city&#39;s nerves. Councilman and Public Safety Committee chair Bruce Harrell says we need changes in gun laws.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2241527922/</guid><pubDate>06/01/2012</pubDate><media:description>Gun Violence Hits Seattle.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1726000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/39237/images/307362_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725071218.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2241527922/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Government</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Government</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | May 25, 2012</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2239166889/</link><description>We look back at the life and times of the late United States Senator Henry M. &quot;Scoop&quot; Jackson, as we mark his 100th birthday. His son, Peter, joins us to discuss his father&#39;s legacy.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2239166889/</guid><pubDate>05/25/2012</pubDate><media:description>The life and times of the late United States Senator</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1725000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/39050/images/305715_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725064428.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2239166889/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Biography &amp; Profiles</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Biography &amp; Profiles</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Government</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Government</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | May 18, 2012</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2236598444/</link><description>Former New Jersey Senator Bill Bradley joins us to discuss the issues he believes are threatening America&#39;s progress. He lays out the arguments in his new book &quot;We Can All Do Better.&quot;</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2236598444/</guid><pubDate>05/18/2012</pubDate><media:description>We talk with former U.S. Senator and presidential candidate Bill Bradley</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1726000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/39088/images/306043_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725065017.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2236598444/" /><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | May 11, 2012</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2233626247/</link><description>Join host Enrique Cerna as he talks with Seattle police Chief John Diaz about the arrests related to the May Day violence. Plus we discuss the Department of Justice investigation, the recent spike in shooting deaths, and the Seattle police department&#39;s 20/20 initiative.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2233626247/</guid><pubDate>05/11/2012</pubDate><media:description>Seattle Police Chief John Diaz</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1726000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/39023/images/305488_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725064115.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2233626247/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | April 27, 2012</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2228350230/</link><description>A special edition of Connects with PBS Newshour anchor and author Jim Lehrer as we go behind the scenes of televised Presidential debates. We get his insights on the high stakes involved in the debates for the candidates and the moderator.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2228350230/</guid><pubDate>04/30/2012</pubDate><media:description>Jim Lehrer Inside Presidential Debates</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1725000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/39147/images/306572_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725065913.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2228350230/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | April 20, 2012</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2225180672/</link><description>Washington Congressman Dave Reichert joins us for a newsmaker interview. We talk with him about redistricting and how it has changed the make-up of his Eighth Congressional District.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2225180672/</guid><pubDate>04/20/2012</pubDate><media:description>Washington Congressman Dave Reichert</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1726000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/38911/images/304506_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725062542.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2225180672/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Government</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Government</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | April 6, 2012</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2220249028/</link><description>Seattle Mayor McGinn talks about SPD 20/20, a sweeping package of reform proposals for the Seattle Police Department.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2220249028/</guid><pubDate>04/06/2012</pubDate><media:description>Mike McGinn on Seattle Police Reform</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1730000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/38738/images/302993_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725060045.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2220249028/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Government</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Government</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | March 30, 2012</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2218625002/</link><description>We discuss the controversial shooting death of Trayvon Martin and &quot;The Talk.&quot; Seattle Times editorial writer Lynne Varner explains what it is and why she is having that conversation with her own son.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2218625002/</guid><pubDate>04/02/2012</pubDate><media:description>Trayvon Martin and &quot;The Talk&quot;</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1725000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/38901/images/304406_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725062406.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2218625002/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | March 23, 2012</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2214469491/</link><description>Democrat Jay Inslee joins us in the studio to discuss his decision to leave Congress to focus full-time on his bid to be Washington state&#39;s next Governor. Then University of Washington Election Eye 2012 team members join us with insight into how same-sex marriage, marijuana legalization, and social media will affect the Governor&#39;s race.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2214469491/</guid><pubDate>03/23/2012</pubDate><media:description>Inslee&#39;s Run for Governor</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1726000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/38883/images/304248_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725062125.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2214469491/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Government</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Government</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | March 16, 2012</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2210981855/</link><description>We talk with Jose Antonio Vargas on how he hopes to shine a light on undocumented immigrants like him pushing for passage of the DREAM Act.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2210981855/</guid><pubDate>03/16/2012</pubDate><media:description>Immigration Debate</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1726000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/39061/images/305816_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725064613.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2210981855/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Global Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Global Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | March 9, 2012</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2208372773/</link><description>We talk with attorney Jeffrey Clements, author of &quot;Corporations Are Not People.&quot; And our Insiders Roundtable weighs in on the state Senate Republicans budget power play, the state Republican party caucuses, and who will run for Norm Dicks&#39;s Congressional seat now that he is not seeking re-election.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2208372773/</guid><pubDate>03/09/2012</pubDate><media:description>We talk with attorney Jeffrey Clements, author of &quot;Corporations Are Not People&quot;</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1726000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/38820/images/303715_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725061223.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2208372773/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | March 2, 2012</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2204918893/</link><description>Insight on the importance of the state caucuses from the faculty and students of the University of Washington&#39;s &quot;Election Eye Project.&quot;</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2204918893/</guid><pubDate>03/02/2012</pubDate><media:description>Washington State 2012 Republican Caucuses</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1727000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/38647/images/302172_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725054710.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2204918893/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Government</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Government</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | February 24, 2012</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2201789628/</link><description>We talk with Washington Congressman Adam Smith about redistricting and the geographic and demographic shift it has brought to his 9th District, now the state&#39;s first majority-minority congressional district. Also in the studio, public radio&#39;s Olympia correspondent Austin Jenkins to update us on the progress of state budget talks.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2201789628/</guid><pubDate>02/24/2012</pubDate><media:description>Geographic and demographic shift redistricting has brought to Washington&#39;s 9th District</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1734000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/38774/images/303319_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725060541.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2201789628/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Government</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Government</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | February 17, 2012</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2198384446/</link><description>We show excerpts from Jimmy Carter&#39;s keynote address at the 60th anniversary of the Seattle&#39;s World Affairs Council, followed by a wide-ranging question and answer session moderated by Enrique Cerna.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2198384446/</guid><pubDate>02/17/2012</pubDate><media:description>Keynote Address by Jimmy Carter</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1706000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/39109/images/306214_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725065307.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2198384446/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Government</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Government</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | February 10, 2012</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2196104571/</link><description>We get an update from Austin Jenkins, Olympia Correspondent for public radio&#39;s Northwest News Network on legislature&#39;s budget progress. Also, we talk with internet activist Wael Ghomin, whose Facebook campaign helped launched Egypt&#39;s peoples revolution.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2196104571/</guid><pubDate>02/13/2012</pubDate><media:description>Gay Marriage Bill &amp; Wael Ghomin Interview</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1725000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/39309/images/307964_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725072326.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2196104571/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Biography &amp; Profiles</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Biography &amp; Profiles</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Global Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Global Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Government</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Government</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | January 27, 2012</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2191446166/</link><description>In Washington state, two people die each day from prescription drug overdoses -- one of the highest rates in the nation. We examine prescription drug abuse, and concerns about a new state law aimed at curbing the problem.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2191446166/</guid><pubDate>01/30/2012</pubDate><media:description>Prescription drug abuse, and concerns about a new law aimed to resolve the problem</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1726000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/39180/images/306835_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725070406.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2191446166/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Health</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Health</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | Washington Same-Sex Marriage Bill Debate - January 20, 2012</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2188870097/</link><description>A debate between Pastor Joe Fuiten, Cedar Park Church, and State Rep. Laurie Jinkins.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2188870097/</guid><pubDate>01/20/2012</pubDate><media:description>A debate between Pastor Joe Fuiten, Cedar Park Church, and State Rep. Laurie Jinkins.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1729000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/39348/images/308343_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725072958.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2188870097/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Social Issues</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Social Issues</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | January 13, 2012</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2186688826/</link><description>State lawmakers face a billion-dollar-plus revenue shortfall, as well as proposals from the Governor supporting a sales tax increase, education reforms, and same-sex marriage.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2186688826/</guid><pubDate>01/13/2012</pubDate><media:description>Interview with Joe Zarelli and Ed Murray</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1726000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/39300/images/307905_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725072158.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2186688826/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Government</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Government</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | 2012 State of the State Address</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2185855516/</link><description>State of the State address by Governor Christine Gregoire, with pre-and-post-speech discussion and analysis by Joni Balter, Chris Vance, Joel Connelly, and Cathy Allen.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2185855516/</guid><pubDate>01/11/2012</pubDate><media:description>Washington Governor Christine Gregoire&#39;s 2012 State of the State address</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="3537000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/38929/images/304674_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725062807.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2185855516/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Business &amp; Economy</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Business &amp; Economy</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Education</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Education</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Global Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Global Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Government</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Government</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Social Issues</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Social Issues</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | January 6, 2012</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2184285089/</link><description>We talk with Governor Christine Gregoire on same-sex marriage, education funding, and the upcoming special session.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2184285089/</guid><pubDate>01/06/2012</pubDate><media:description>Interview with Christine Gregoire</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1726000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/39054/images/305759_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725064512.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2184285089/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Global Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Global Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Government</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Government</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | December 16, 2011</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2177584752/</link><description>Woodsmoke is the prime culprit driving spikes in sooty, toxic air that is leaving Seattle and Tacoma residents gasping for breath. The health costs associated with burning wood may make you think twice about how you heat your home.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2177584752/</guid><pubDate>12/19/2011</pubDate><media:description>Toxic smoke from wood burning stoves is one of the worst sources of pollution in Seattle</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1726000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/38906/images/304460_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_CNX_1309_121611_th.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2177584752/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Environment</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Environment</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Health</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Health</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | December 9, 2011</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2175888281/</link><description>Initiative 502 would legalize, regulate, and tax marijuana in Washington state. In this episode, we examine the initiative and its chances of passage by Washington voters in 2012.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2175888281/</guid><pubDate>12/12/2011</pubDate><media:description>Should we legalize marijuana in Washington State?</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1606000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/39282/images/307747_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725071915.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2175888281/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | December 2, 2011</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2173098698/</link><description>We discuss the Special Session of the legislature. How will state lawmakers cover the two billion dollars budget hole? Will there be support for the Governor&#39;s proposal for a half-percent sales tax increase to be put before the voters?</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2173098698/</guid><pubDate>12/02/2011</pubDate><media:description>2011 Legislative Special Session</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1726000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/38651/images/302206_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725054742.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2173098698/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Government</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Government</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | November 18, 2011</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2168804838/</link><description>Governor Chris Gregoire appointed Judge Steven Gonzalez to the State Supreme Court this week. He is the first Mexican-American to hold this position. We interview Gonzalez on his appointment, and find out about his path to the court.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2168804838/</guid><pubDate>11/18/2011</pubDate><media:description>We interview Judge Steven Gonzalez, newly appointed to the state Supreme Court</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1696000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/38805/images/303570_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725061003.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2168804838/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Government</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Government</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | November 11, 2011</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2166787561/</link><description>The governor is recommending a 15% cut to funding for higher education. We interview WSU president Elson Floyd, as well as ASUW Government Relation Director Andrew Lewis about these proposed cuts.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2166787561/</guid><pubDate>11/11/2011</pubDate><media:description>Higher Education Budget Cuts</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1696000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/38996/images/305281_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725063722.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2166787561/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Education</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Education</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | November 4, 2011</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2164600448/</link><description>Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob McKenna joins Enrique Cerna for a newsmaker interview about his campaign for Governor, while our Insiders Roundtable will give their perspective on his campaign.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2164600448/</guid><pubDate>11/04/2011</pubDate><media:description>Rob McKenna joins us for a newsmaker interview about his campaign for Governor</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1726000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/38662/images/302287_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725054900.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2164600448/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Government</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Government</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | October 28, 2011</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2161674867/</link><description>Our Insiders Roundtable analyzes the statewide initiatives, local tax measures, and races on this 2011 Election Edition.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2161674867/</guid><pubDate>10/28/2011</pubDate><media:description>Our Insiders Roundtable weighs in on the upcoming election</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1576000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/39243/images/307418_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725071338.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2161674867/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | October 21, 2011</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2157999109/</link><description>Washington Congressman Jay Inslee joins us for an interview about his run for Governor. What does he see as major issues facing the state and what would he do if elected? Recent polls show the Democrat trailing Republican Rob McKenna. Does he consider himself the underdog? Our Insiders Roundtable weighs in on his candidacy.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2157999109/</guid><pubDate>10/21/2011</pubDate><media:description>Jay Inslee joins us for an interview about his run for Governor</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1726000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/39291/images/307836_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725072046.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2157999109/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Government</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Government</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | October 14, 2011</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2153897122/</link><description>In this episode, we host a debate on Initiative 1125 with proponent Tim Eyman facing off against former Transportation Secretary Doug MacDonald. I-1125 is the initiative on tolls and the use of toll money for state transportation projects. 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Local winemakers get spiritual with biodynamic brews. 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Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | July 29, 2011</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2075200468/</link><description>Newly appointed University of Washington President Michael Young discusses the challenges he&#39;ll face running the state&#39;s largest university.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2075200468/</guid><pubDate>07/29/2011</pubDate><media:description>Interview with UW&#39;s Michael Young</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1607000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/39213/images/307138_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725070822.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2075200468/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Education</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Education</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | July 22, 2011</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2066278511/</link><description>A program from the U.S Defense Department treats PTSD with virtual reality; widows of soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan turn to each other for support; an update on KCTS 9&#39;s investigation into air pollution in South Seattle.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2066278511/</guid><pubDate>07/22/2011</pubDate><media:description>Treating PTSD, War Widows, Air Pollution in South Seattle</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1608000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/38806/images/303581_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725061013.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2066278511/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | July 15, 2011</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2056920153/</link><description>A new program asks prison inmates &quot;What if?&quot; someone had helped them sooner; Former Urban League President James Kelly returns; Seattle&#39;s Happiness Initiative; the legacy of Seattle&#39;s first and only woman mayor - Bertha Knight Landes.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2056920153/</guid><pubDate>07/15/2011</pubDate><media:description>The &quot;If&quot; Project; Urban League of Seattle; Happiness Initiative; Bertha Knight Landes</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1636000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/39137/images/306482_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725065722.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2056920153/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | Urban League - July 15, 2011</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2056743159/</link><description>James Kelly, former president of Urban League, announces his return after a seven month absence.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2056743159/</guid><pubDate>07/15/2011</pubDate><media:description>Former Urban League President returns</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="485000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/39000/images/305315_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725063755.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2056743159/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Segment</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | July 8, 2011</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2047710418/</link><description>America&#39;s vacation aversion; mandatory sick leave in Seattle, and measuring happiness.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2047710418/</guid><pubDate>07/08/2011</pubDate><media:description>Taking Leave</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1611000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/38967/images/305032_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725063316.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2047710418/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Culture &amp; Society</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Culture &amp; 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Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | June 24, 2011</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2024452700/</link><description>The history of Seattle&#39;s gay community; the 1970s fight over Initiative 13; Chris Vance, Joel Connelly and Brian Baird discuss the gubernatorial match-up between Jay Inslee and Rob McKenna, the new initiative to legalize marijuana, and debt-ceiling talks in Congress.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2024452700/</guid><pubDate>06/24/2011</pubDate><media:description>The Fight for Gay Rights in Seattle</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1606000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/38971/images/305066_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725063347.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2024452700/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>KCTS 9 Connects | Breathing Uneasy: Behind-the-Scenes at the Controlled...</title><link>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2009045445/</link><description>Behind the scenes with Dr. Joel Kaufman at the University of Washington&#39;s Controlled Exposure Lab, where scientists study the physiological effects of diesel fume exposure to people and animals.</description><guid>http://video.kcts9.org/video/2009045445/</guid><pubDate>06/17/2011</pubDate><media:description>Testing diesel exposure on humans and animals at the University of Washington.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="371000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/KCTS/kcts-9-connects/38840/images/303885_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120725061456.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.kcts9.org/video/2009045445/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; 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