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To everyone in our Beloved Community,   In light of the inauguration, the slew of executive orders, and the rise of misinformation in the United States, we here at KBOO are committed to continuing our legacy as an alternative to mainstream media. We have a duty to serv... Read more

  On Tuesday, April 22nd, KBOO Community Radio celebrates Earth Day with special programming devoted to everything Mother Earth, ecological justice, environmental awareness, climate activism and animal rights advocacy. Expect to hear the poetic and imaginative, and the ... Read more

  Plus this week's FEATURED GODDESSES:  HOUR 1- CHICK FLICK: Riot Grrrl and experimental alt-rock band from Madrid, Spain. Members: Gabo, Adri, and Tata.  HOUR 2 - THE PINKY RINGS: 4-pc Austin TX femme-punk band, formed 2018. Blend of punk rock and post-punk elements.  ... Read more

  Desiree Hellegers hosts this episode, featuring these segments: Deportation Nation Part 2: In the second half of a wide-ranging discussion, Luisa Martinez speaks with immigration lawyer Daniel Kanstroom about the ideology, history and political economy of immigration i... Read more

For seven years Portlanders have been trying to stop Zenith Energy's oil trains from threatening the health and safety of our community. After nearly three years of community protests and public meetings, the City of Portland denied Zenith’s application for a Land Use Co... Read more

A discussion with Portland's union rank-and-file. Kristian Williams, author of "Our Enemies in Blue: Police and Power in America" and forthcoming "Policing the Progressive City" about Portland, leads the discussion.   The cops are worried about Portland City Council. The... Read more

Adam Carpinelli interviews Trish Jordan with Red Lodge Transition Services.  Red Lodge Transition Services is a Native American led organization that provides culturally focused programs for women releasing from jail, prison or treatment. For more information: https://r... Read more

  The comics on this month's Comics Take on the News have traveled all over the earth doing comedy - at least in video form. They are sure to have some interesting, albiet less than greatly, informed Takes on Portland and the news.Tune in on Monday at 10pm to join us.  ... Read more

On Pastures of Plenty this week (April 30, 2025) we feature 90 minutes of the music of the late Jesse Colin Young, a prominent figure in the development of Folk-Rock. As a member of the Youngbloods, he recorded "Get Together", a tune whose message of Peace and Love would... Read more

Join us for Cascadia Coffeehouse this Friday as we share fantastic new music from Eli West, Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert, Billy Strings & Bryan Sutton, Maya DeVitry, Ashley Davis, Amelia Hogan,and others.  We'll also hear favorites from Anna Tivel, Bob Dylan, Gillian Welc... Read more

  We're embracing summer with open arms, and we want you to join us! Earn a merit badge by coming down to the KBOO station on Friday, May 2nd from 6-9 PM for our monthly First Friday Pop-Up Gallery event! Enjoy local art, jam around the (metaphorical) campfire, shop loc... Read more

  KBOO COMMUNITY RADIO’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS RECRUITING   Are you passionate about KBOO Community Radio and its mission? Consider applying to KBOO’s Board of Directors.   KBOO Community Radio’s board of directors guides the station’s strategic plan and represents ... Read more