Recent Blog Posts

Taxes, Contributions and Deductions

KBOO Radio is registered with the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt, non-profit organization (EIN 23-7232987). As a result, you may deduct donations to KBOO from your taxes, provided you follow the procedures below. For individuals, only taxpayers who itemize thei... Read more

the day the earth stood still

On the Old Mole Variety Hour for January 12, Denise Morris and I review The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951). Here's another review comparing the new (2008) and the old versions. Here's the 1951 screenplay by Edmund North, the earlier short story "Farewell to the Mas... Read more

eyeless in gaza

Before I talk about the war on Gaza, I’d like to present a little background information. Not long ago the Palestinians were informed of the decree establishing the sealing of Gaza. Gaza was sealed off by checkpoints and a high wall. Its construction took many mont... Read more

Index of leading asshattery indicators

I love Harper's Index. For those of you not familiar with it, Harper's Index appears near the front of every edition of Harper's magazine. It presents a sort of snapshot of current affairs by way of assembling a bunch of seemingly obscure, but ultimately telling, statis... Read more

January 3rd - Playlist Spotlight

Bridget B. here, the Saturday, January 3rd show, An Evening of Afrotainment, was a bit reflective with a little nudge on how we the people, in 2009, can be change agents. I went back in time to play some old "spirituals" using Amazing Grace and Ol' Man River as my easin... Read more

Volunteer Appreciation Party this Saturday, January 10th!

You are most cordially invited to the KBOO Volunteer Appreciation Party!!! Volunteers are the life's blood of KBOO. It is your contributions that make our station so eclectic, strong, and fun. Now it's time to celebrate together! Please join us for this great afternoon, ... Read more

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