Special Programming: Public Affairs

On October 19 the Liberal Party of Canada won a majority government, beating out the much maligned Harper Conservatives. Liberal Party leader, Justin Trudeau, has made a number of commitments to minority groups, including women and Indigenous communities. Whether or not ... Read more

KBOO presents a two-hour special from Global Voices for Justice featuring progressive journalist David Talbot talking about his book," The Devil's Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA, and the Rise of American's Secret Government." Talbot spoke at a benefit for KPFK in Los ... Read more

scott crow is a community organizer, activist, and anarchist.  That last label has landed him on the FBI’s list of ‘dangerous people’ – simply because of his beliefs, not because of any action he’s taken. Scott recently published the book, ‘Emergency hearts and molotov dre... Read more

Michael A. Gould-Wartofsky, author of The Occupiers: The Making of the 99 Percent Movement, reads from his book, followed by commentary on the Occupy movement by journalist Arun Gupta, founder of the Indypendent and the Occupy Wall Street Journal.  Recorded at the Portla... Read more

Peace Talks Radio - Special Program Travel isn't always a peaceful experience - whether on a bus, train, plane or automobile. We've heard the terms Road Rage, Air Rage and Line Rage - whatever you call it, when people travel, our patience is tested, conflicts arise, and ... Read more

The ninth annual  Siren Nation Festival opened  last Wednesday, and continues through November 15th with visual arts, spoken arts, workshops, music, and more. Siren Nation is a unique arts organization that works throughout the year, but the Festival is their signature ... Read more

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum held a listening session on the issue of police profiling. Read more

October is Filipino American History Month (Part 3) Tune in from 6 p.m. to midnight for the Filipino American History Month Takeover with KBOO's Pamela Santos (Bread and Roses) and DJ Grimrock (One Two, One Two ZULUUUUU!!!). This night is all about giving voice to largel... Read more

October is Filipino American History Month (Part 2) Tune in from 6 p.m. to midnight for the Filipino American History Month Takeover with KBOO's Pamela Santos (Bread and Roses) and DJ Grimrock (One Two, One Two ZULUUUUU!!!). This night is all about giving voice to largely ... Read more

October is Filipino American History Month (Part 1) Tune in from 6 p.m. to midnight for the Filipino American History Month Takeover with KBOO's Pamela Santos (Bread and Roses) and DJ Grimrock (One Two, One Two ZULUUUUU!!!). For Part 1, check out music, interviews and live... Read more