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To everyone in our Beloved Community,   In light of the inauguration, the slew of executive orders, and the rise of misinformation in the United States, we here at KBOO are committed to continuing our legacy as an alternative to mainstream media. We have a duty to serv... Read more

Join host Jonathan Lay for another fresh-brewed batch of folk music. In this episode, we’ll range from wishes and mysteries, to oceans, boats, bridges, mules and gardens. Artists in this episode include: Mark Graham & Orville Johnson; Kat Eggleston; Tony Furtado; Brian... Read more

  Patricia Kullberg hosts this episode of the Old Mole, which includes the following segments: Copaganda: News media, public officials, and the police themselves keep telling us that public safety requires ever more policing, despite all evidence to the contrary. In Co... Read more

While many of us are worrying about how the melting polar ice caps are a warning of climate catastrophes ahead, for others melting ice is turning historical dreams of a navigable Arctic into reality and reshaping rivalries at the top of the world.  On this episode of Lo... Read more

Fortunato hosts another afternoon of music for a lovely spring afternoon and a little comedy from Bob & Ray.. Musical Artists.include Joni Mitchell, Eva Cassidy, Paul Desmond, Rosanne Cash, Quincy Jones, Daiane Reeves, Duke Ellington, Ruth Brown, The Mills Brothers, Jim ... Read more

Join us as we speak with 2 educators about teaching about Palestine. Email Oregon Educators for Palestine to connect with other educators at oep@disroot.org. Read more

On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 11.30 a.m. Joseph Gallivan interviews the Portland Art Museum’s chief conservator, Charlotte Ameringer. Charlotte talks about her work restoring Claude Monet’s famous 1914 painting “Waterlilies” which he painted at his home in Giverny in Fran... Read more

Expect a great variety of music Wednesday morning, May 14th, 5:30-7:00 am.  An early start as usual.  The program begins with Randall Kromm’s "Springtime" and finishes with "Won’t be Worried Long" from Wonder Women of Country.  Think positive, I always say.  In between t... Read more

Hey now, Phil G here. This week I am presenting the first of a two part special, the best of the recordings from New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Fest 2025. I was down there working for New Orleans' community radio station and also with the folks from JazzFestLive.com  I'v... Read more

Swing’n’Country on Saturday May 17th 6-9 am opens with a set of On the Road type music.  Later there’s a peek at some of Hank Williams compositions,  a couple of sets exploring the ins and outs of employment (but no Johnny Paycheck), an unusual set thinking about marriag... Read more

  KBOO COMMUNITY RADIO’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS RECRUITING   Are you passionate about KBOO Community Radio and its mission? Consider applying to KBOO’s Board of Directors.   KBOO Community Radio’s board of directors guides the station’s strategic plan and represents ... Read more