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Juveniles Serving Life Without Parole

Airs at: Mon, 02/28/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for Prison Pipeline
On tonight's show, Ruth and Brenda will be discussing the issue of juveniles serving life without parole in adult prisons throughout the nation. Share your thoughts with us about this issue. Email us at prisonpipeline@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you. Read more

We marvel at the outbreak of democracy in the American Midwest.

Airs at: Tue, 03/01/2011 at 12:00am
 It's kinda nice when we remember we're strong. The extraordinary pro-worker demonstrations that started in Wisconsin two weeks ago -- and have since spread -- give lie to the conventional wisdom that the labor movement is dead. Wisconsin's new governor, Scott Walker, made ... Read more

Cajun breakfasts for Mardi Gras; GMO Alfalfa and Sugar Beets; the Whole Hog; "Farm Direct" House Bill 2336

Airs at: Wed, 02/16/2011 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Produced for Food Show
February may be our shortest month, but we still bring you a sumptuous yet policy-packed Food Show! We begin again with the first meal of the day. Breakfast in Bridgetown author Paul Gerald returns to talk Cajun petit dejeuner spots in advance of Mardi Gras (March 8). Then... Read more

Voices from the Edge 02-24-11 Wisconsin Protests

Airs at: Thu, 02/24/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for Voices from the Edge
Dave Mazza hosted this week's Voices from the Edge about the ongoing 2011 Wisconsin Protests.  Open lines with KBOO Listeners. The conversation doesn't end when the program does. You can join in additional discussion of the week's issue on our blog at kboo.fm/voicesfromth... Read more

Ruth Conniff, Political Editor at The Progressive, on the Situation in Wisconsin

Airs at: Wed, 02/23/2011 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for Wednesday Talk Radio
Hosted by Crystal Leighty Today's guest is Ruth Conniff, Political Editor at the Madison-base magazine, The Progressive.  We'll be talking about the current Political Issues gripping Wisconsin and the nation. Ruth Conniff covers national politics for The Progressive and is... Read more

Old Mole Variety Hour February 21st

Airs at: Mon, 02/21/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for Old Mole Variety Hour
 Today's Old Mole, hosted by  Tom Becker on left, features interviews about the protests in Wisconsin, the complexity of deficits, the experience of race through sports culture and liberation rap growing out of the Egyptian revolution.   For information about our theme musi... Read more

Greg Kafoury on Portland Police Accountability, Practices, and Law Suits

Airs at: Tue, 02/22/2011 at 12:00am
 Hosted by Joe Uris. Greg Kafoury joins Joe to recall the bloody details from his recent lawsuit against the Portland Police. (But Wait!!!  Was it This One, instead?)  Among other things, Joe and Greg will discuss the lawsuit's implications for the future of law enforcemen... Read more

Updates from Partnership for Safety and Justice

Airs at: Mon, 02/21/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for Prison Pipeline
Erika Spaet from Partnership for Safety and Justice gave us an update of current topics the organization is focusing on. For more information, listeners can go to www.safetyandjustice.org, or telephone the PS&J office at 503/335-8449, or send U.S. Mail to P.O.Box 40085, Por... Read more

Positively Revolting 02-18-11 Outbreaks of Democracy

Airs at: Fri, 02/18/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for Positively Revolting
Positively Revolting discusses "Outbreaks of Democracy", at home and abroad. What's it going to take to bring democracy to the US? You can join in the discussion by calling 503-231-8187 during the show, or email comments to positivelyrevolting@gmail.com Read more

Voices from the Edge 02-17-11

Airs at: Thu, 02/17/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for Voices from the Edge
Jo Ann and Dave talked about the Metro Council seat, the federal public media funding, Joint Terrorism Task Force, and other current Portland Topics.   Open Lines with KBOO listeners. The conversation doesn't end when the program does. You can join in additional discussion... Read more