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Portland Clean Energy Fund

Airs at: Mon, 06/11/2018 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Produced for:  Locus Focus
Cities all over the world are taking the lead on responding to climate change. In the United States over 1,000 Mayors have signed the Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. Unfortunately there is a lack of funding at the local level to implement the types of renewable energy ... Read more

Episode Four: Discomfort

Airs at: Wed, 06/06/2018 at 7:00am - 8:00am
In this episode, we talk about discomfort. We notice that when we’re uncomfortable, our reaction is often to separate or minimize the source of discomfort, or to develop habits of hardening or collapse. We also consider how we might access comfort, openness or learning by w... Read more

Episode Three: Self Care

Airs at: Fri, 05/18/2018 at 7:00am - 8:00am
Most of us, whether in the yoga community or the activism community, have some sense that self-care is important in sustaining our commitments. In this episode, we dive in to how self-care connects us to each other and to our purposes, as well as what that can look or feel ... Read more

Episode Two: Ethical Action

Airs at: Fri, 04/13/2018 at 7:00am - 8:00am
The question is not whether or not you can make a difference. You already do make a difference. The question is, “What kind of difference do you want to make?” Julia Butterfly Hill Inspired by the above quote, in this second episode of Yoga for the Body Politic, we (De... Read more

Bright Spark #2: Operationalizing Harm Reduction.

Airs at: Wed, 05/16/2018 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Produced for:  Bright Spark
In this episode we interview Erin Haas, a long time volunteer and advocate for harm reduction services and drug users. For the last few years Erin has been the assistant director in the office of Overdose Prevention at the Maryland Department of Health. We asked Erin to tal... Read more

The Politics of Living - Episode 15

Airs at: Wed, 05/02/2018 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Produced for:  The Politics of Living
  May 2, 2018   Inessa Anderson talks with new contributor Bonnie Michelle.  Bonnie describes herself as a "perpetual student", and has devoted herself to the the art of conversation  - specifically, using conversation to explore the deeper meaning of the journey of lif... Read more

20th Annual Homelessness Marathon

Airs at: Tue, 06/12/2018 at 1:30pm - 8:00pm
The Homelessness Marathon America's only national broadcast focusing on homelessness and poverty. in conjunction with The Poor People's March in Washington DC.   This year there will only be one call-in number:  866-LEFT-OUT (866-533-8688)   Noon - 1pm- TBA 1-2pm “Home... Read more

"Freeway" Ricky Ross

Airs at: Thu, 06/07/2018 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
  Today, we broadcast our one-hour special with Rick Donnell Ross, better known as "Freeway" Ricky Ross, and Cornell "Coach" Ward. Ross and Ward joined us for a special in-studio discussion on their role in the explosion of crack-cocaine that hit U.S. streets in the 1980s,... Read more

Living the Healthy Life – Tips from an Ardent Expert (Part 2)

Airs at: Fri, 06/08/2018 at 10:00am - 10:15am
Produced for:  Valley Views
In Part 2 of my talk with Jon, he explores some of the common barriers that prevent people from eating well and exercising.   He provides tools for overcoming these obstacles for those who find it difficult to stick with a healthy habits.  Read more

The Digital Divide: Brian Eno

Airs at: Fri, 06/08/2018 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Produced for:  The Digital Divide
In this episode of The Digital Divide we'll hear the third annual Andrew Carnegie Lecture at Edinburgh College of Art delivered by influential musician and producer Brian Eno. The celebrated artist discusses his life and career, the creative process and multi-dimensional ha... Read more