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The Martyrdom of Thomas Merton: Hugh Turley Investigates His Death 50 Years Later

Airs at: Wed, 12/05/2018 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Progressive Spirit
  Heart failure, accident, or murder? John Shuck interviews Hugh Turley about the mysterious death of Thomas Merton. Investigative Reporter, Hugh Turley, makes the case that the conclusion that Thomas Merton died by accident cannot possibly be true. Hugh Turley and David ... Read more

Episode 73. It Takes A Village To Cope ft. ALANNA

Airs at: Tue, 12/04/2018 at 12:00am - Tue, 12/18/2018 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Village Vibes Podcast
This week we have a new home, a special co-host @rastaroo, and a fantastic guest @alannaarchie and we dive into important and vital conversation! #ittakesavillage Read more

Honoring Chinatown

Airs at: Tue, 12/04/2018 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Produced for:  Stage and Studio
  Dmae features two nationally recognized theatre artists, director Desdemona Chiang and scenic designer Carey Wong. Both are currently collaborating together on KING OF THE YEES by Lauren Yee at the Portland Chinatown Museum. The play tells Yee's family story in San Franc... Read more

Mr. Jones's Neighborhood

Airs at: Fri, 11/30/2018 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
As we’ve said many times, radio is Mr. Jones’s favorite medium. And it’s called a medium because, to paraphrase Ernie Kovacs, it’s neither rare nor well-done. Ernie was actually talking about the early days of television. But he could have easily been describing this show. ... Read more

Harmony

Airs at: Sat, 12/01/2018 at 6:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Swing 'n' Country
One of my favorite parts of country music is the harmonies... listening to voices combine and veer apart, each singing a different part but coming together to make something greater than a voice alone.  This week on the show we'll hear harmonies from family acts like the Ev... Read more

The Myth of the Hero: A Conversation with Bernie Taylor

Airs at: Wed, 11/21/2018 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Progressive Spirit
  The myth of the hero is as contemporary as Hollywood films and as ancient as 40,000 year-old cave paintings. Bernie Taylor, naturalist and author discusses this myth and how it shapes religion and science. Bernie Taylor is a naturalist, thought leader and author whose re... Read more

Dean Spade at the Queer Radical Past Conference; and Penny Arcade returns to Portland

Airs at: Tue, 11/27/2018 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Produced for:  Preference
Today, we'll hear a talk by Dean Spade, Seattle-based acivist, writer, attorney, and organizer. Dean gave this talk as part of the Queer Radical Past conference at Amherst in February. Dean discusses solidarity across identities and across borders; the non-profit industry; ... Read more

Buscando America on 11/20/18

Airs at: Tue, 11/20/2018 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Produced for:  Buscando America
Mini ficciones revolucionarias en Gente de pocas palabras, un programa de Alfonso Pedraza que se trasmite por Radio Cardenal, la voz del pueblo hñahñu. Noticias desde Chiapas. Notifrayba. Read more

Joe Hill Day

Airs at: Mon, 11/19/2018 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
  Joe Clement shares music by and about  IWW Organizer Joe Hill, including Phil Ochs' ballad of his life and untimely death by execution on November 19, 1915.  Joe C.  plays songs from Don't Mourn, Organize: the Joe Hill Song Book,  and announces a commemmorative concert M... Read more

Dean and Me by Jerry Lewis

Airs at: Mon, 11/19/2018 at 11:00pm - Tue, 11/20/2018 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Gremlin Time
A repeat presentation of the autobiography by Jerry Lewis about his early years when he was pardnered with Dean Martin and they became the most sensational comedy team in history. How they came together, how they structured their act and some of the amazing things that happ... Read more