Public Affairs

Nakba Day

Airs at: Wed, 05/15/2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Produced for: Radio Free Palestine, Special Programming: Public Affairs

Here at KBOO, we are acknowledging Nakba Day. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the mass displacement of Palestinians that occurred during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war, known as the "Nakba", or "Catastrophe". The anniversary puts the spotlight on one of the world’s... Read more

The Global Citizen - Prof. Mel Gurtov

Airs at: Tue, 08/26/2025 at 5:15pm

Produced for: Evening News

"Honeymoon Over: Trump Divorces India" Read more

Old Mole Variety Hour for September 1, 2025

Airs at: Mon, 09/01/2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

This Labor Day episode celebrates the labor of moles and other radio-makers. Hosted by Jon Nelson, it features these segments: KBOO Out Loud with Nathan Vandiver Laurie Mercier talks with KBOO Station manager Nathan Vandiver about the impacts of the Corporation for Pub... Read more

Global Citizen International Digest with Prof. Mel Gurtov

Airs at: Thu, 08/21/2025 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm

Produced for: Evening News

In this episode, the main topics are: Europe and the Arab States seek a Gaza settlement; After the Alaska Summit: Where Things Stand; and US-China trade talks extended. Read more

Civil Rights Offices Against Academic Freedom

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 grew out of the civil rights movement and its demands for legal protections at the federal level around practices of racial discrimination. Jan Haaken discusses with Jennifer Ruth how Title VI of the Civil Rights Act has become the primar... Read more

KBOO Strong

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

Laurie Mercier talks with Eugene Bradley, long-time KBOO volunteer and former board and finance committee member, about the recent Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) cuts and how KBOO has historically navigated similar financial challenges and persevered to su... Read more

PDX Progressive Talk Radio on 08/20/25

Airs at: Wed, 08/20/2025 at 8:00am - 9:00am

Produced for: PDX Progressive Talk Radio

Good morning, I’m Sherry and today we spotlight two critical federal actions affecting our community: the cut in funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and AG Pam Bondi’s legal threat over Oregon’s sanctuary policies. These issues touch not just our media ... Read more

Old Mole Variety Hour for August 25, 2025

Airs at: Mon, 08/25/2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

Community Radio and Civil Rights: This episode is hosted by Frann Michel and features these segments: KBOO Strong: Laurie Mercier talks with Eugene Bradley, long-time KBOO volunteer and former board and finance committee member, about the recent Corporation for Publ... Read more