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Community Matters Podcast Archive
Community Matters Podcast Archive
Community Matters can be heard on Sunday mornings at 11am. You can email Lee at lee@am1090seattle.com
Community Matters with Lee Callahan Sundays at 11am Larry Wilmore
The Senior Black Correspondent from the Daily show on his book - I Wish We Got Casinos, and Other Black Thoughts.
Community Matters with Lee Callahan Sundays at 11am - Paul Constant
Paul Constant, Books Editor from The Stranger, with his favorite must-read books of 2009. http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Author?oid=17693
Community Matters with Lee Callahan Sundays at 11am - Carpenter
Michael Carpenter says get out and see - Sesame Street Presents The Body and Cruisin' the Fossil Freeway at the Burke Museum.
Community Matters with Lee Callahan Sundays at 11am
Comedian Greg Behrendt makes Lee laugh in this interview. He's coming to Laughs in Kirkland on Jan 22 and 23.
Community Matters with Lee Callahan Sundays at 11am
The Tacoma News Tribune's Business Columnist Bill Virgin on Boeing, our northwest economy and print newspapers.
Community Matters with Lee Callahan Sundays at 11am
A motivational conversation with Seattle U's new women's basketball coach, Joan Bonvicini.
Community Matters - Lee Callahan - Jonathan Hiskes
Grist.org reporter Jonathan Hiskes covered the Copehagen climate talks.
Community Matters - Lee Callahan - Marc Maron
The comedian comes to Laughs in Kirkland this weekend and speaks with Lee.
Community Matters with Lee Callahan Sundays at 11am - Chef Becky Selengut
Local culinary star Becky Selengut talks about a new TV show, based in the NW, coming to a cable station near you - Mission: Sustainable.
Community Matters Lee Callahan - Sundays 11am - Lisa Lampanelli
The Queen of Mean has a new book out - "Chocolate, Please" - and she's coming to Seattle on November 14th at the Paramount.
Community Matters - Lee Callahan - 11am Sundays - Carol Burnett
Carol Burnett comes to town on Sunday 9/27 - McCaw Hall - for an audience Q and A - just like the start of her TV show. Hear the whole chat with Lee here!
Ham For The Holidays Returns!
Lisa Koch and Peggy Platt do it again at the Theatre Off Jackson, now thru the end of December - for tickets - go to - http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/84897
Community Matters - Lee Callahan - 11am Sundays - Jingle Bell Run
14 year-old Hanna Gordon talks about her battle with arthritis and her involvement with the Jingle Bell Run - Sunday, Dec. 13. http://seattlejinglebellrun.org/
Community Matters - Lee Callahan - 11am Sundays - The Onion
The Onion's big new book of headlines with the very satirical writer Seth Monroe.
Community Matters - Lee Callahan - 11am Sundays
Obama's Drug Czar, and our former police chief, Gil Kerlikowske, focuses on getting our kids off the stuff.
Comm Matters - Lee Callahan - 11am Sundays - Rainn Wilson
He plays Dwight Shrute on 'The Office,' and he supports a very cool local non-profit - The Mona Project.
Community Matters Sundays 11am Lee Callahan - KG White
Kathleen White - English Professor, Bellevue College - with a health care proposal - don't have it? Break the law, and our prison system will take care of you.
Community Matters Sundays 11am Lee Callahan - Cathy Sorbo
Contributor and local comedienne, writer and songstress Cathy Sorbo(cathysorbo.com)comments on Referendum 71.
Community Matters Lee Callahan - Sundays 11am - Robin Meade
The news anchor of HLN's morning show talks about getting over her stage fright.
Community Matters Lee Callahan - Sundays 11am - Whitopia
Lee interviews the author of Whitopia - who found the whitest places in the US.
Community Matters Lee Callahan - Sundays 11am - Garfield High
Students at Garfield High have a great lunchtime recycling and composting program.
Community Matters Lee Callahan - Sundays 11am - Michael Carpenter
Man about town Michael Carpenter says go see Steely Dan at the Paramount, and "Obama on My Mind" at Langston Hughes Theatre.
Community Matters Lee Callahan - Sundays 11am - AG Rob McKenna
Attorney General Rob McKenna on the reality of human trafficking in our state.
Community Matters with Lee Callahan - Comedian Doug Benson
Doug Benson comes to town Oct 10 - Parlor Live - and he has a movie out - "Super High Me."
Mount Vernon Protests Glenn Beck Saturday 9/26
Mark Ooman of the Young Dems of Skagit County explains the actions of the mayor of Mt Vernon. 9/26 11:30am-12:30pm - Safeco Field, 1050 1st Avenue and in Mt Vernon - 5:30p-8:00p McIntyre Hall 2501 East College Way
Community Matters - Lee Callahan - Sundays - 11am - Blue Festival
Anne Mosness with the Blue Festival describes the event that will shine a light on SAVING OUR WATER! At the Maritime Museum, Pier 66, Saturday Oct 3.
Community Matters - Lee Callahan - Sundays 11am
No Impact Man - Colin Beavan - talks with Lee about his new movie opening 9/25 at The Varsity.
Community Matters - Lee Callahan - Sundays 11am - Ben Bailey
Comedian Ben Bailey - The taxi driver from CASH CAB
Community Matters - Lee Callahan - Sundays 11am - Dahr Jamail
The author of The Will to Resist - Soldiers Who Refuse to Fight in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Fun with Audio - The Obama-Kanye West-Jackass Controversy
Here is the complete audio of President Obama reacting to the Kanye West incident with Taylor Swift at the VMAs Sunday night (Note language: president says 'jackass') COURTESY: TMZ
Community Matters - Lee Callahan - Sundays 11am - Lisa Koch!
Lisa Koch hosts a great party and fundraiser for the Theatre Off Jackson on Tuesday night - Sept 15.
Community Matters with Lee Callahan - Sunday - 11am - 8/30/09
Surviving Disaster - an interview with the Navy Seal who's hosting this show about what to do when the worst thing you can imagine happens!
Community Matters with Lee Callahan - Sunday 8/30/09
A look back at the life and work of Ted Kennedy with Boston pundit Bob Newman.
Community Matters with Lee Callahan Sundays at 11am
Clint Borgen fights for the rights of the poor, in DC and Seattle, to end global poverty - http://www.borgenproject.org/
Community Matters with Lee Callahan Sundays at 11am
Michael Carpenter's top picks for Seattle entertainment this week. http://michaelcarpenter.wordpress.com
Community Matters with Lee Callahan Sundays at 11am
Lee flys a plane - thanks to LetsGoFlying.org and WingsAloft.com
Community Matters - Lee Callahan - Sundays at 11am
Comedienne, writer and contributor Cathy Sorbo on Referendum 1 - the 20 cent bag tax - THIS IS A MUST-LISTEN!
Community Matters with Lee Callahan Sundays at 11am
King County Elections Director Sherrill Huff explains it all - Get out the vote on Aug 18th - important decisions to be made!
Community Matters with Lee Callahan Sundays at 11am
Toby Crittenden of The Washington Bus - Washington State's young people push progressive values and voting!
Community Matters with Lee Callahan Sundays at 11am
The husband and wife team from In The Bucket - picking up trash along our city streets. Join them: InTheBucket.Wordpress.com
Hempfest is coming!
On Saturday and Sunday, August 15 and 16 - down on Seattle's waterfront - Hempfest.org - Listen here to Lee Callahan's interview with Hempfest director Vivian McPeak
Community Matters with Lee Callahan: Sundays at 11am
ShoWare Center in Kent just got the big news - they're GOLD! Lee spoke with the ShoWare's Beth Sylves.
Comedian Suzanne Westenhoeffer - In Seattle - July 31 - Friday Night!
Listen here to the interview with Lee Callahan - This woman is a must-see comedic talent - and, she came out of the closet long before Ellen! At the Triple Door - Friday night - Info here - tp://www.thetripledoor.net/Calendar/Events/July-09/SUZANNE-WESTEN
 
 
 
 
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Porn tax bill rejected without a hearing
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Recent Audio
Crash Talk 2/6/10 Hour 1
Mark Rizzi started in the automotive glass business as an apprentice in 1984. Since 1987 he’s owned and operated ACR Glass in Alliance, NE. Mark is a consumer advocate and author of numerous articles published in glass industry trade publications.
Crash Talk 2/6/10 Hour 2
Mark Rizzi started in the automotive glass business as an apprentice in 1984. Since 1987 he’s owned and operated ACR Glass in Alliance, NE. Mark is a consumer advocate and author of numerous articles published in glass industry trade publications.
Soul of Seattle 2/7/10
AM 1090 Eco-Minute with Lee 'who scares the Listeners' Callahan
Jay keeps it green by reducing paper waste when he visits the fast food restaurants (uh-oh).
AM 1090 Eco-Minute with Lee - press pot - Callahan
Use a French Press coffee maker to reduce waste! http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/french-pressed-coffee-cheap.html
AM 1090 Eco-minute with Lee Callahan
The author of Gorgeously Green says Eat Locally! http://www.gorgeouslygreen.com/
Crash Talk 1/30/10 Hour 1
Danny Wyatt started his automotive experience in 1972. Since then he’s had dealership experience owned two independent body shops, been a used car dealer and total loss rebuilder, and restored antique tractors and pre-70’s vehicles.
Crash Talk 1/30/10 Hour 2
Danny Wyatt started his automotive experience in 1972. Since then he’s had dealership experience owned two independent body shops, been a used car dealer and total loss rebuilder, and restored antique tractors and pre-70’s vehicles.
Soul of Seattle 1/31/10
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AM 1090 Eco-minute with Lee "looking for a leather couch" Callahan
Used Furniture is far better than buying new. Give it away or sell it, but above all, don't dump it in our landfills.
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A 31-year-old Tukwila man is behind bars on harassment allegations after police allegedly found a cache of ammunition and weapons, including a crossbow and a homemade mace.
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Condo fire leaves two homeless in Kent
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Two red-tailed hawks shot on South Whidbey
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Kent homeless count yields telling results
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Colts or Saints? Students show their true colors ahead of NFL's big game
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Twin Lakes amenities proposal fails
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