Wednesday October 1st
Naomi Klein Live In Studio at KBOO!
Turning the Tide on Climate Change: Cutting Edge Thinkers and Activists on How to Avert a Global Catastrophe
KBOO News and Public Affairs volunteers present an entire day of programs about confronting the crisis of climate change and working to enact bold policies backed up by the necessary economic resources.
At 1PM Naomi Klein, award-winning journalist, syndicated columnist and author of the international bestseller, The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism, will be live in the KBOO Studios talking with Theresa Mitchell about her new book This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate.
Thursday October 2nd,
8AM - Voices from the EdgeWelcome Greg Palast back to the program. Greg Palast has been called the "most important investigative reporter of our time – up there with Woodward and Bernstein" (The Guardian). Palast has broken front-page stories for BBC Television Newsnight, The Guardian, Nation Magazine, Rolling Stone and Harper's Magazine. Jo Ann Hardesty hosts.
11AM - Between the Covers Host David Naimon speaks with David Mitchell.
Bone Clocks is the much anticipated, dazzling new novel from David Mitchell, the author of Cloud Atlas. At once a metaphysical thriller, a meditation on mortality and a chronicle of our self-devouring times, this kaleidoscopic novel crackles with the invention and wit that have made David Mitchell one of the most celebrated writers of his generation.
1-4pm - Obo Addy, the Ghanaian master drummer
Obo Addy, the Ghanaian master drummer, bandleader, and teacher who made Portland his home for over 30 years, passed away in 2012, but his influence in Portland and the Pacific Northwest continues, having spawned a love for African music in musicians and listeners alike. Obo's greatest contribution was his tireless work in the region's schools --providing exposure to African music and culture for generations of children.
Join DJ Charlie (WorldBeat Connection) & Andy Hosch (Africa O-Yé!) along with Susan Addy, Mic Crenshaw, and other guests for 3-hours of of music and dialog, remembering Obo's life and music. Obo Addy gave a great deal to this community, and his legacy remains strong.
Join DJ Charlie (WorldBeat Connection) & Andy Hosch (Africa O-Yé!) along with Susan Addy, Mic Crenshaw, and other guests for 3-hours of of music and dialog, remembering Obo's life and music. Obo Addy gave a great deal to this community, and his legacy remains strong.
7-10pm - Ear to the Streets: Local hip-hop community and abroad.
Join Hip-Hop Artist Mic Crenshaw And Terrance 'Cool Nutz' Scott in conversation on Ear to the Streets of Portland. They'll talk about their work in the local hip-hop community and abroad.
Saturday, October 4th, 9am - Noon
Tune in for a very special Music from the Truevine, featuring guest dj Chip 'Uncle Chippy' Ruseell, spinning from his amazing collection of classic live recordings, and a very special live performance by the Tennessee Studs, Amsterdam's best bluegrass band!
Monday, October 6th, 11 - 11:30am
Heatlthwatch with Dr David Naimon features Total Recovery: Solving the Mystery of Chronic Pain & Depression with Dr. Gary Kaplan. In Total Recovery, Dr. Gary Kaplan argues that weve been thinking about disease all wrong. Drawing on dramatic patient stories and cutting-edge research, the book reveals that chronic physical and emotional pain are two sides of the same coin. New discoveries show that disease is not the result of a single event but an accumulation of traumas. With this revolutionary new framework in place, we have been given the keys to recover.
12 - 2 pm The Noontime Jamboree
On The Noontime Jamboree host Retta Christie is joined in the studio by local filmmaker Beth Herrington. Beth will be talking about her most recent film, The Winding Stream. It will be screening at this year's Reel Music Film Festival run by the Northwest Film Center on October 11, at 7 PM at the Whitsell Auditorium. We will have tickets to this screening to give away.
The Winding Stream is the story of the family at the heart of Americana music - the Carters and the Cashes. It is the first film to connect the dots between the original foundational trio of country music - the Carter Family - Sara, AP and Maybelle and the generations of musicians that followed in their rootsy footsteps. Most notably, it depicts the link between the family and the legendary Johnny Cash who upheld and promoted the Carter legacy his entire career. It has been receiving great reviews in major publications including getting Rolling Stone's nod as one of the Top 10 Best of Fest Music Films at SXSW.
The Winding Stream is the story of the family at the heart of Americana music - the Carters and the Cashes. It is the first film to connect the dots between the original foundational trio of country music - the Carter Family - Sara, AP and Maybelle and the generations of musicians that followed in their rootsy footsteps. Most notably, it depicts the link between the family and the legendary Johnny Cash who upheld and promoted the Carter legacy his entire career. It has been receiving great reviews in major publications including getting Rolling Stone's nod as one of the Top 10 Best of Fest Music Films at SXSW.
2 - 4 pm Singer Songwriter edition of the Monday Sampler
The Singer Songwriter edition of the Monday Sampler with host Ed Mellnik features Mare Wakefield and Zoe Mulford.
SUN RA Centenary Special #2
7pm Monday - Tuesday October 7th 5:30am
100 years ago, the influential and controversial pianist, composer, and bandleader Sun Ra appeared on planet Earth. Though he left us in 1993, his amazing legacy continues. Ra emerged from the world of jazz, but his influence has been felt across genres and across generations. In celebrating Sun Ra's centenary, KBOO presents a second special program for our Fall Membership Drive. Join DJ Charlie (WorldBeat Connection), David Lifton (A Jazz World), Rolf Semprebon (Sounds Unsound, Ubu Hour, A Different Nature), Andy Hosch (Africa O-Yé!, A Different Nature), and others for over 10 hours of great sounds from the Arkestra.
Tuesday October 7th
9AM Alternative Radio presents Rebecca Solnit on Breaking Stories.
Writer, historian, and activist Rebecca Solnit is the author of fifteen books about environment, landscape, community, art, politics, the power of stories. Her most recent is comic, scathing essay called “Men Explain Things to Me.
Wednesday, October 8th
2 - 4pm Jazz World with Bob Riddle
Celebrate the new old piano KBOO has acquired on Jazz World with Bob Riddle. We'll have live piano performances from from Gordon Lee, Lee Reinoehl, Mark Simon and Steve Christofferson.
Thursday October 9th
11AM - Between the Covers features Portland author Peyton Marshall
Peyton talks about her debut novel GOODHOUSE. Marshall is a former member of an all-female punk band in the 90s.
8 - 10pm guess who's coming to radio
Our membership drive special in honor of none other than HERBIE HANCOCK! Herbie has transcended music genres for over 50 years by meshing funk, hip hop, electronic/dance, classical, and more, with a spiritual and traditional jazz sensibility.
Friday October 10th
8AM - 8PM - News and Public Affairs Day: Fight the Power.
KBOO presents a 12-hour special on the crucial issues of resistance to corporate power, right-wing propaganda, environmental destruction, racism, repression and abuse. The day begins at 8AM with Positively Revolting hosts Ani and Lyn interviewing feminist poet, essayist and criticKatha Pollitt, best known for her bimonthly column "Subject to Debate" in The Nation magazine. They'll discuss her new book, Pro: Reclaiming Abortion Rights.
The Annual JOHN WINSTON ONO LENNON all-night birthday party!!
8pm Friday - Saturday October 11th 6am
Join KBOO in one of our longest running traditions (and one of our biggest parties!)--- our yearly celebration of love, revolution and music known as LENNON NIGHT! Every October (John Lennon's birthday is October 9th) we let loose with an ENTIRE NIGHT of familiar and RARE recordings, outtakes, rock and roll, singing, interviews, screaming, Beatles, kids, wildness, cake, John & Yoko, balloons, justice and FUN! Did I mention cake?