Conversations at KCTS 9
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Conversations at KCTS 9
Insightful interviews with the most interesting local and national personalities.
Episodes
August 26, 2012 5:30 pm
Buzz Bissinger
We talk with Pulitzer-winning writer Buzz Bissinger about his book "Father's Day."Episode
July 22, 2012 5:30 pm
Mike Kirk
FRONTLINE producer Mike Kirk talks about the challenges of producing political documentaries.Episode
May 27, 2012 5:30 pm
Bill Bradley
We talk with former U.S. Senator and presidential candidate Bill Bradley.EpisodeMay 13, 2012 5:30 pm
Delia Ephron
Author and screenwriter Delia Ephron talks about her new novel "The Lion Is In."EpisodeMay 6, 2012 5:30 pm
Robert Taylor
Robert Taylor was the first openly gay Episcopal dean in the United States. We talk with him about his new book, "A New Way to be Human: 7 Spiritual Pathways to Becoming Fully Alive."EpisodeApril 29, 2012 5:30 pm
Julia Bolz
Julia Bolz talks about her ongoing work for social justice in developing countries. EpisodeApril 22, 2012 5:30 pm
Albert Fisher
Join Albert Fisher, the former Director of Television and Motion Pictures for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, as he shares his memories of President Kennedy, Elvis Presley, and much more. He was just 20 years old when he got the job which changed his life.EpisodeApril 15, 2012 5:30 pm
Gerry Alexander
We talk with retired Chief Justice of the Washington state Supreme Court, Gerry Alexander, about his judicial career.EpisodeApril 8, 2012 5:30 pm
Pramila Jayapal
We talk with immigrant rights activist and OneAmerica Founder Pramila Jayapal about creating the Seattle-based organization plus the hopes and challenges for immigrants in America today.EpisodeApril 1, 2012 5:30 pm
Shwetak Patel
University of Washington assistant professor Shwetak Patel was named a 2011 MacArthur Genius Award recipient at the age of 29. We talk with Patel about his work and what the MacArthur Award means to him.EpisodeMarch 25, 2012 5:30 pm
Wael Ghonim
We talk with internet activist Wael Ghonim, whose Facebook campaign helped launch Egypt's peoples revolution.EpisodeFebruary 26, 2012 6:30 pm
LeRoy Bell
We talk with Seattle singer and songwriter LeRoy Bell about his incredible year as a finalist on the hit television series "The X-Factor" and its impact on his music career.EpisodeFebruary 19, 2012 6:30 pm
Doc Hendley
We talk with Doc Hendley, who founded the charitable organization Wine to Water that today provides clean water and sanitation in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.EpisodeFebruary 12, 2012 6:30 pm
David Horsey
We talk with Pulitzer Prize winning political cartoonist David Horsey.EpisodeFebruary 5, 2012 6:30 pm
Bill Marler
We talk with Bill Marler -- attorney and food-safety advocate.EpisodeJanuary 29, 2012 6:30 pm
Pat Wright
The founder of The Total Experience Gospel Choir talks about how she became Seattle's first lady of gospel music.EpisodeJanuary 22, 2012 6:30 pm
Gifford and Libba Pinchot
The founders of the Bainbridge Graduate Institute talk about their decision to create the program and the high expectations they have for their students to change the world. EpisodeJanuary 15, 2012 6:30 pm
Steve Inskeep
NPR Morning Edition Co-Host Steve Inskeep discusses issues in Pakistan and how they influenced his book.EpisodeJanuary 8, 2012 6:30 pm
Ed Viesturs
High altitude mountaineer Ed Viesturs is the first and only American to climb all 14 of the world's eight thousand meter peaks, all without the use of supplemental oxygen.EpisodeSeptember 30, 2011 7:00 pm
Slade Gorton and Bob Kerrey
Former U.S. Senators Slade Gorton and Bob Kerrey look back on the challenging work as members of the 9-11 Commission.EpisodeSeptember 25, 2011 6:00 pm
Mechai Viravaidya
The founder and chairman of the non-profit Population Development Association, Mechai Viravaidya is known globally for his brash and quirky campaigns to promote family planning and safe sex.EpisodeJuly 3, 2011 6:00 pm
Colin Goddard & Kristina Anderson
Goddard and Anderson talk about surviving the Virginia Tech shooting and working for the Brady Campaign to end gun violence.EpisodeJune 12, 2011 12:30 pm
Gerard Schwarz
A look back at Schwarz's many accomplishments and his incredible career directing the Seattle Symphony for 25 years.EpisodeMay 22, 2011 10:30 pm
Peter Buffett
Buffett discusses his normal childhood despite his father's great financial success.EpisodeMay 8, 2011 10:30 pm
Chris Morgan
Morgan talks about his new show on PBS Nature and efforts to bring grizzlies back to the North Cascades.EpisodeMay 1, 2011 10:30 pm
Caroline Kennedy
Caroline Kennedy talks about her new book, her famous family, and what's next for her own career. EpisodeApril 24, 2011 10:30 pm
Dan Savage
Dan Savage talks about the "It Gets Better Project" and helping gay teens cope with difficulties at home and at school.EpisodeApril 17, 2011 10:30 pm
David Brooks
David Brooks talks about his new book and current political events. EpisodeApril 10, 2011 10:30 pm
Tavis Smiley (2011)
Tavis Smiley talks with Enrique Cerna about his new book, "Fail Up."EpisodeApril 3, 2011 10:30 pm
Siddhartha Mukherjee
Mukherjee talks about the nature of cancer, what progress we've made against it, and what's in store for the future.EpisodeMarch 27, 2011 10:30 pm
David Rohde and Kristen Mulvihill
David Rohde shares his experience with Enrique Cerna as a hostage of the Taliban.EpisodeFebruary 27, 2011 11:30 pm
Aaron Williams
Aaron Williams discusses his start in the Peace Corps and the work of the organization.EpisodeFebruary 20, 2011 11:30 pm
Bill Cosby
Cosby talks about his career and returning to comedy about parenthood. EpisodeFebruary 5, 2011 11:30 pm
Michele Norris
Michele Norris talks about her career and her new memoir.EpisodeJanuary 30, 2011 11:30 pm
Jean-Michel Cousteau
Jean-Michel Cousteau talks about his life, work, and carrying on the legacy of his father.Episode
January 16, 2011 11:30 pm
Peter Yarrow
Peter Yarrow discusses his music and on-going political activism. EpisodeDecember 26, 2010 11:30 pm
Ingrid Betancourt
Anti-corruption activist Ingrid Betancourt talks about the 6 years she spent in captivity.EpisodeAbout "Conversations at KCTS 9"
Insightful interviews with the most interesting local and national personalities. Join KCTS 9's Enrique Cerna for in-depth, candid conversations with noted journalists, authors, filmmakers, politicians, and athletes.
About the Host, Enrique Cerna
Enrique Cerna is the co-creator, host, and executive producer of the weekly current affairs program KCTS 9 Connects. He is a five time Northwest Regional Emmy Award winner with more than 37 years of experience in the Seattle broadcast market. Enrique joined KCTS 9 in 1995. In 2003, The Seattle Weekly honored him with a Best of Seattle Editors' Choice selection as Best TV Host. In 2006, Seattle Magazine named Enrique one its 26 most influential people of the year for his broadcast work.
