Activism

Jeff Chang: We Gon' Be Alright

Airs at: Wed, 10/18/2017 at 9:00am - 9:30am

Produced for: Political Perspectives

From almost every kind of responsibility and tie from engagement and from faith. So the artist--our task is to move ourselves and the rest of us in the opposite direction. Toward more engagement, towards stronger ethics, toward a social that's open and inclusive to all ... Read more

On the Ground Radio

Airs at: Mon, 10/16/2017 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Produced for: Radiozine

A recurring theme in this show is news, media, information and voice. Who gets to be heard. What stories, narratives, lives are lifted up as worthy, and what lies are lifted up as truth. Gerald Horne is in the house with new books, including "The Rise and Fall of the Ass... Read more

Up & Over

Airs at: Thu, 10/12/2017 at 8:00am - 9:00am

Produced for: Voices from the Edge

What can you personally do to help vulnerable people during the harsh winter months? Our guest is Up and Over founder Javonnie Shearn, who was this year appointed by the governor to the Board of Directors at the Oregon State Hospital. We'll be talking about Up and Over's... Read more

Press**Watch: the march of fascism

Airs at: Thu, 10/12/2017 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Presswatch

A peaceful Portland protest gets the Guantanamo treatment. What will the Portland Police try next? Read more

Fighters From the Eagle Creek Fire Plans to Assist in North Bay Fires

Airs at: Wed, 10/11/2017 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Produced for: Evening News

Just a few days after putting away equipment used in fighting the Eagle Creek Fire, Multnomah County has decided to back out and is sending help that consists of a strike team of 5 fire engine and their crews to Northern California to assist in the North Bay Fires. The team... Read more

Colombian Indigenous Broadcaster and Activist Killed, US-Made Munitions Involved

Airs at: Mon, 10/09/2017 at 5:00pm - 5:15pm

Produced for: Evening News

US-made riot-control munitions were used by authorities in Colombia at a clash that resulted in the death of indigenous broadcaster Efigenia Vasquez Astudillo. She was reporting on clashes between the state’s Mobile Anti-Riot Squadron, or Esmad, and the Kokonuko people in C... Read more

Man Arrested with Gun at Sunday Rally

Airs at: Mon, 10/09/2017 at 5:15pm - 5:30pm

Produced for: Evening News

Yesterday, right-wing Patriot Prayer demonstrators held a rally in Terry Schrunk plaza in Downtown Portland. A counter-demonstration was organized in a hurry, and both sides drew about fifty people. KBOO reporter Jasmin Moneymaker was on the scene and has this report. ***U... Read more

The Old Mole Variety Hour for October 9, 2017

Airs at: Mon, 10/09/2017 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

Clayton Morgareidge hosts this edition of the Old Mole, and we hear these segments: 1. Margot Black and Bill Resnick on Portland Tenants United and the housing crisis. 2. Tod Sloan talks in Nicaragua with Brian Willson, Portland peace activist. 3. Denise Morris reviews th... Read more

Sports and Nationalism

Airs at: Mon, 10/09/2017 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

Old Mole and sports fan Denise Morris reminds us of how sporting events are venues for political expression, comparing the kneeling of black atheletes during the National Anthem with the unfortunate choice of right wing Republican Steve Scalise to throw out the first pitch ... Read more

Brian Willson in Nicaragua

Airs at: Mon, 10/09/2017 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

Tod Sloan interviews long-time peace activist Brian Willson about his recent move to Nicaragua and his plans for a peace education center there. Brian is the author of Blood on the Tracks and is the subject of the documentary "Paying the Price for Peace". Watch for his fort... Read more