Political Perspectives

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Every Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

News and views on current politics.

Different hosts each week bring a variety of guests and topics.

Topic tags: 
War/Peace, Government/Politics, Global Affairs, Civil Rights/Human Rights, Legislation
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Dean Kuipers: Operation Bite Back

Airs at: Mon, 08/17/2009 at 5:00pm
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Alison Milionis speaks with Los Angeles Times editor Dean Kuipers about his nonfiction book Operation Bite Back, which is about eco-radical Rod Coronado and the use of domestic terrorism charges against environmentalists. Read more

Political Perspectives on 08/12/09

Airs at: Wed, 08/12/2009 at 9:00am - 10:00am
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Political Perspectives on 08/11/09

Airs at: Tue, 08/11/2009 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Produced for:  Political Perspectives
Marianne Barisonek interviews Chris Hedges about his new book, Empire of Illusion: The End of Literacy and the Triumph of Spectacle.  Pre-recorded at the KBOO Studios. Read more

Chris Hedges: "Empire of Illusion: The End of Literacy and the Triumph of Spectacle"

Airs at: Mon, 08/10/2009 at 5:00pm
Produced for:  Political Perspectives
 Marianne Barisonek interviews Chris Hedges about his new book, Empire of Illusion: The End of Literacy and the Triumph of Spectacle.   Publisher comments:  "Pulitzer prize–winner Chris Hedges charts the dramatic and disturbing rise of a post-literate society that craves fa... Read more

Political Perspectives on 08/05/09

Airs at: Wed, 08/05/2009 at 9:30am - 10:00am
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Linda Olson-Osterlund brings us an update on the Oregon Workplace Religious Freedom Act, and cultural context for the continued ban on teachers wearing religious garments for members of the Muslim and Sikh communities. Read more

Effects of Heat Wave on Elderly, Homeless

Airs at: Fri, 07/31/2009 at 12:00pm
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Political Perspectives on 07/31/09

Airs at: Fri, 07/31/2009 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Produced for:  Political Perspectives
“How We Survive”, a look into how communities and everyday people around the U.S. are responding to the economic crisis. This week we focus on people who are resisting foreclosures and answer the question––are rescue programs actually working? Making Contact: Featuring: Fra... Read more

Political Perspectives on 07/31/09

Airs at: Fri, 07/31/2009 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Produced for:  Political Perspectives
Jay Thiemeyer explores the heat wave through the eyes of the elderly, homeless, and alternatively housed communities in Portland.  Read more

Heat Wave's Effects on the Elderly and the Homeless

Airs at: Thu, 07/30/2009 at 5:00pm
Produced for:  Political Perspectives
Jay Thiemeyer explores the heat wave through the eyes of the elderly, homeless, and alternatively housed communities in Portland.  Read more

Political Perspectives on 07/29/09

Airs at: Wed, 07/29/2009 at 9:00am - 10:00am
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Everyone has been touched by the health care crisis. If you haven't been personally burned by our profit-driven, insurance based health care system, you probably have a friend or loved one who has been. Tune in  on Wednesday morning at 9, and join Kevin Card and Peter Sh... Read more