Recent Blog Posts

Press**Watch: bomb the gusher?

Last week I mentioned using Navy depth charges to seal the BP well. It is worth noting that the US armed forces have giant non-nuclear devices like the MOAB which run to thousands of pounds and approach the force of a nuclear device. I do NOT recommend the use of a nuke t... Read more

Roosevelt Oral History Project on the air This Wednesday!

As you may remember, KBOO was awarded funding from the Regional Arts & Culture Council for a collaborative project with Roosevelt High School. Six students are participating in the project. Brooke Palmer, Ryan White, and I have been working weekly with the kids who are pa... Read more

Judy Cooke

This month brings Judy Cooke to the Elizabeth Leach Gallery. This particular show, called In Touch, examines the ideas of the Russian Constructivists and explores the space between painting and sculpture. She's my guest on June 1st. Listen to the interview here. Read more

Oil well drilling and oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico

Cudos to President Obama for putting a stop on all oil well drilling -on the land, in shallow waters and in the deep seas.! That means Alaska, who were getting equipment in place for more drilling. We must demand the stop be in place until the day comes if or when the com... Read more

Congrats to Old Mole, Laurie Mercier

Congrats to Old Mole, Laurie Mercier, for being selected by by the WSU College of Liberal Arts to be the new Claudius O. and Mary W. Johnson Distinguished Professor in History. More Info: Laurie Mercier Read more

New Board Member appointed

One action the board took at our meeting this week was to appoint Kurt Lauer to a board position through September 2011. Welcome Kurt, we appreciate your willingness to step forward. Read more