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Live Teressa Raiford

Airs at: Wed, 03/02/2016 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Linda and Teressa (community members of "Don't Shoot Portland") speak on social issues and solutions Read more

Pro-peace/Anti nukes: Physicians for Social Responsibility motivated by public Health concerns

Airs at: Wed, 07/27/2016 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Produced for:  Recovery Zone
  Physicians for Social Responsiblity (PSR) was founded in 1961 when a group of Boston physicians analyzed the medical consequences of nuclear bombs. Local physicians and scientists started Oregon PSR 20 years later to advocate against nuclear weapons and urge cleanup of t... Read more

Election Crimes Bulletin with Greg Palast, the People's Justice and Peace Campaign in Cleveland and the Dangers of Fracking

Airs at: Thu, 07/21/2016 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Produced for:  Flashpoints
Today on Flashpoints: a special breaking news edition of the Elections Crimes Bulletin with Greg Palast. Also, a report from the people justice and peace campaign carrying forth in the streets of Cleveland, outside the Republican campaign. And we take a close look at how bo... Read more

Rick Ufford-Chase, Resisting Empire

Airs at: Sun, 07/17/2016 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Progressive Spirit
Rick Ufford-Chase was the moderator of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly from 2004 to 2006. He worked as a Presbyterian Mission Worker for twenty years on the U.S./Mexico border, supporting migrants and refugees and developing educational programs for people... Read more

Amy Goodman Speaking on "Democracy Now!: Twenty Years Covering the Movements Changing America"

Airs at: Thu, 07/14/2016 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Amy Goodman gave a moving and inspiring talk on "Democracy Now!: Twenty Years Covering the Movements Changing America"  at the Aladdin Theater on May 8th. Her sold out event was a benefit for KBOO Community Radio and Street Roots. Hear this powerful talk as part of special ... Read more

The State of Policing in Portland

Airs at: Thu, 07/14/2016 at 10:00am - 11:30am
  Host Jo Ann Hardesty features an update on the state of policing in Portland.  Read more

The Old Mole Variety Hour for July 4, 2016

Airs at: Mon, 07/04/2016 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
  Joe Clement hosts this 4th of July episode and plays The Rent is Too Damn High, in addition to more great music and these segments: Bill Resnick talks with Patricia Smith, former union organizer and lobbyist, about the plight of school-workers who make less than $15 and ... Read more

Ray Fox, Life After Prison

Airs at: Mon, 07/11/2016 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Produced for:  Prison Pipeline
Karen James interviews Ray Fox who released from the Oregon prison system in 2015 after serving 30 years for murder.  Ray talks about his abusive childhood and the anger and hate that led to his violent crime.  Ray credits his successful transition from prison with his invo... Read more

Nick Licata on "Becoming A Citizen Activist - Stories, Strategies and Advice for Changing Our World"

Airs at: Thu, 07/14/2016 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
Host Jo Ann Hardesty speaks with Nick Licata, who was an 18-year Seattle city councilmember. His election in 2013 broke all previous records for the highest votes received citywide for a city councilmember in a contested race. They discuss his book "Becoming A Citizen Activ... Read more

BOMB TRAIN IN MOSIER

Airs at: Mon, 07/04/2016 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Produced for:  Locus Focus
On June 3 an oil train derailed in the Columbia Gorge town of Mosier, 70 miles east of Portland. It could have been much worse. The typical Gorge wind could have been blowing but amazingly the air was still that afternoon. If there had been wind there would be no more Mosie... Read more