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Jonathan Schuppe Interview

Airs at: Wed, 05/22/2013 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Between Us
Jonathan Schuppe is a crime and government reporter who has spent much of his reporting life in and around Newark, NJ.  In that time, he's seen first hand the results of shattered lives and their effects on children.  But he tells a different story in his new book, "A Chanc... Read more

Patti Duncan's documentary on acid violence, "Finding Face"

Airs at: Fri, 03/01/2013 at 12:00am
Produced for:  APA Compass
Professor Patti Duncan on her documentary film "Finding Face", the story of survivor Tat Marina and the rise and decline of acid violence against Cambodian women.Interviewed by Sarika Mehta.  Produced by Sarika Mehta and Andrew Yeh. Read more

Transportation Justice Special

Airs at: Fri, 04/05/2013 at 12:00am
KBOO reporter Jennifer Kemp went out into the community talking to bus riders to see whether Tri Met was well serving low income people in Portland-or catering more to business people and tourists. In collaboration with Envrionmental Justice organization OPAL, the story exp... Read more

Possible Connection Between Vaccinations and Autism

Airs at: Wed, 01/30/2013 at 12:00am
KBOO's Jennifer Kemp spoke with an expert on vaccination issues. Cynthia discusses a possible correlation between kids receiving vaccination and developing autisim. Although there is still debate on the legitimacy of this conenction, the interview delves more into both side... Read more

Possible Connection Between Vaccinations and Autism

Airs at: Wed, 04/03/2013 at 12:00am
KBOO's Jennifer Kemp spoke with an expert on vaccination issues. Cynthia discusses a possible correlation between kids receiving vaccination and developing autisim. Although there is still debate on the legitimacy of this conenction, the interview delves more into both side... Read more

Andrew Solomon Interview

Airs at: Sat, 12/01/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Between Us
Andrew Solomon has just written a book called "Far from the Tree."  In it, he looks at how a handful of ancient conditions that are part of the human condition affect children and the parents who love them.  Don Merrill talks with Andrew Solomon about why he did the book, w... Read more

Old Mole Variety Hour November 26, 2012

Airs at: Mon, 11/26/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
Bill Resnick talks with labor historian Nelson Lichtenstein about Wal-Mart and the workers organizing against it on Black Friday.  Joe Clement introduces Utah Phillips talking & singing about blaming & dumping the bosses.  The movie moles Jan Haaken and Frann Michel discuss... Read more

Revisiting Three Strikes

Airs at: Mon, 11/26/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
Joe Clement reads from Brent Staples's recent essay on the revision of California's Three-Strikes-and-You're Out law, which unjustly imprisoned for life many nonviolent, abused, and mentally ill and disabled people. The Three Strikes Project at Stanford Law School has bee... Read more

Occupy Portland Radio Air Show 9/19/12

Airs at: Wed, 09/19/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Occupy Portland Radio
In this episode: We hear from Occupys from the west coast. The Occutour reports on their visit to Detroit. We talk with Trudy Cooper about her upcoming trip to Pakistan. A discussion with Dr. Jim and Beatrix from the Icarus Project. Tips for bailing y... Read more

Billie Henry from the NW Association for Blind Athletes talks about Sports for the Blind.

Airs at: Mon, 08/27/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Sounds of Awareness
 Hosted by Paul Van Dyck This week's guest is Billy Henry, Executive Director of the NW Association for Blind Athletes. What kind of Sports could Blind People possibly play safely?  Listen in, and find out!!!  You might be surprised at how athletic a Blind Person can be!   Read more