Wednesday Talk Radio

On the eve of Independence day we take a look at ideas -- the political ideas that shape our government and our communities. Our guest is local novelist Robert Peate, whose newest book, 'Sisyphus Shrugged' http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17687581-sisyphus-shrugged is 'a ... Read more

This summer we have two chances to jump into the Willamette River with a thousand of our new BFFs with the World Float, Friday, July 5, and Big Float 3 on July 28. Our guests are event organizer Will Levenson and inspirational swimmer Michelle Macy on reclaiming the Willame... Read more

 The International Center for Traditional Childbirth in Portland is holding a special event for Black moms and moms to be this month. We spend the hour with founder Shafia Monroe, who has built connections between Black communities and county health workers to address the i... Read more

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We're checking in with Jon Bartholomew and our friends at the Alzheimer's Association of Oregon, the only group working to get ahead of what will be one of the biggest public health issues of our time. Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with Alzheimer's -- or are y... Read more

Paul Roland talks with Justin Kay and Tim Hitchins, two of the organizers of the "Resistance Ecology" conference this weekend at Portland State University. According to the organizers, "Resistance Ecology is about movement building. It is about cultivating an ecology of res... Read more

In the last five years, new scientific studies show that the situation regarding wireless radiation pollution is far worse than thought in 2007.  As wireless devices have crept further into every day life, even for children, most people around the world now have far more da... Read more

Portland Mercury news editor Denis Theriault joins KBOO's Joe Meyer for a 'morning after' election special,We will recap the election results and open up the phone lines for your calls at 503 231 8187.  Read more

How has bullying affected your life? Lisa Loving's guests are Larry Collins and friends from People of Purpose and Associates, who have launched a new anti-bullying program for kids and adults. They are also working on a Kick the Habit kickball league and more. Join us for ... Read more

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