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American Human Development Project

Airs at: Thu, 08/14/2008 at 5:00pm

Produced for: Bread and Roses

Interview with New York based writer and researcher Kristen Lewis, co-director of the American Human Development Project. The project is a non-partisan, non-profit initiative to apply a well established international approach to measuring human well-being in the US. The hu... Read more

Preview: Raw & Living Spirit Retreat-Aug 26-29

Airs at: Wed, 08/20/2008 at 5:00pm

Produced for: Radiozine

On the Thursday, August 21, Radiozine, producer Mel Reslor offers a program on raw foods and a preview of the 3rd Annual Raw and Living Spirit Retreat at Camp Adams in Molalla, which is in Clackamas County, Oregon, and takes place August 26-29, 2008. Program guests includ... Read more

Summer Vacation & Child Nutrition, Absinthe, Pickles and Krout

Airs at: Sun, 08/17/2008 at 5:00pm

Produced for: Food Show

Today, hosts Mark Bitterman and Marlese Franklin bring us a four-part show, starting with Annie Kirschner, Child Nutrition Coordinator at the Oregon Hunger Relief Task Force, talking about summer nutrition for kids when school lunch programs are on vacation. Next up is th... Read more

Nena Baker and "Body Toxic: How the Hazardous Chemistry of Everyday Things Threatens Our Health and Well-Being"

Airs at: Sun, 08/10/2008 at 5:00pm

Produced for: Healthwatch

Dr David Naimon Dr. David Naimon Interviews Nena Baker about her book "Body Toxic: How the Hazardous Chemistry of Everyday Things Threatens Our Health and Well-Being" Read more

What's wrong with Off-Shore Oil Drilling?

Airs at: Tue, 08/05/2008 at 5:00pm

Produced for: Locus Focus

Host Barbara Bernstein (The Media Project) talks with Richard Charter, with Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund, about the recent push for lifting moratoriums on off-shore oil drilling, why the idea seems to be winning public support, and what is wrong with the plan.Barbara B... Read more

Omega-3 Cuisine: recipes for health and pleasure

Airs at: Sun, 08/03/2008 at 5:00pm

Produced for: Healthwatch

Host Dr. David Naimon interviews Udo Erasmus, author of Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill, about his new cookbook, Omega-3 Cuisine: Recipes For Health And Pleasure.Udo Erasmus Read more

West Coast Convergence for Climate Action

Airs at: Sun, 07/27/2008 at 5:00pm

Produced for: Get This

Chris Andreae hosts a special program all about the West Coast Convergence for Climate Action, 8 days of Low Impact Living and High Impact Action with skill shares, sustainability demonstrations, direct action, community organizing, and entertainment. Read more

Alternatives to Anti-Depressants

Airs at: Sun, 07/27/2008 at 5:00pm

Produced for: Healthwatch

Hosted by: Dr. David Naimon Alternatives to Anti-depressants An interview with local naturopathic physician, Dr. Kim Hapke, who teaches psychology at the National College of Natural Medicine, about alternatives to anti-depressants. Read more

Barbara Ehrenreich, speaking at Powells

Airs at: Wed, 07/16/2008 at 5:00pm

Produced for: Evening News

Barbara Ehrenreich is the author of several significant, entertaining, and well-received books, including “Nickel and Dimed: on Not Getting by in America”, “Bait and Switch: the Futile Pursuit of the American Dream”, and “For Hetr Own Good: 150 Years of Expert’s Advice to W... Read more

Ann Hood's memoir "Comfort: A Journey Through Grief"

Airs at: Mon, 07/14/2008 at 5:00pm

Produced for: Radiozine

Suzanne LaGrande interviews writer Ann Hood about Comfort: A Journey Through Grief, her memoir of her young daughter's death and its aftermath. Read more