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Ep. 2: A conversation about Ethiopia and the African immigrant experience

Airs at: Wed, 06/07/2023 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Produced for:  The Global Sail
  My name is TK Taparura, and I am an immigrant from Zimbabwe, a country in Southern Africa. Last time I spoke about Zimbabwe. I am thankful to you all for the support. Through various feedback, I am glad to say that many of you enjoyed the show. I am thankful for the show... Read more

It Did Happen Here hosts and producers talk about their project and event on Tuesday, June 6th, 7pm

Airs at: Mon, 06/05/2023 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tonight, join Mic Crenshaw, Celina Flores, Moe Bowstern and Jonathan Mozzochi in Studio 2, as they talk about It Did Happen Here, the book, the podcast and their upcoming event on Tuesday, June 6th, 7pm at Powell's City of Books, 1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209   ... Read more

APANO staff talk to us about AAPI, what they do and their 05/20/2023 event

Airs at: Fri, 05/19/2023 at 10:00am - 10:30am
  Voices of Change: Deepening Ties, Growing Power Kim Lepin, Co-Executive Director of Culture and Communications,  Amy Powers, Co-Executive Director of Programs,  and Allie Yee, Co-Executive Director of Finance, Operations, and Development, talk to Ender, Public Affairs ... Read more

APANO Voices of Change - AAPI Heritage - Live Event

Airs at: Sat, 05/20/2023 at 5:00pm - 7:15pm
  May is nationally recognized as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This year, we invite you to join us in celebrating the rich history and resilience of Asians and Pacific Islanders in Oregon and support the future leadership and initiatives of our commu... Read more

Premiere - Interview with JoAnn Hardesty, former Portland City Commissioner

Airs at: Thu, 05/18/2023 at 8:00am - 9:00am
  New weekly morning Public Affairs program, Keeping It Real with Lisa Loving. - Every Thursday at 8:00am - On this first episode, Lisa has a conversation with former Portland City Commissioner JoAnn Hardesty. - Only on KBOO 90.7FM Portland.           Read more

Taela Smith of City Repair Project talks to us about Village Building Convergence

Airs at: Thu, 02/23/2023 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Produced for:  Radiozine
  This Saturday 02/25 is the deadline to send your proposal to cityrepair.org For more information, email: info@cityrepair.org   If you'd like to get connected, there are weekly meetings on Wednesdays, 5:30pm  BridgeSpace 133 SE Madison       Read more

Earth Day Special Programming

  On Saturday, April 22nd, KBOO celebrated Earth Day with special programming devoted to climate action. The climate crisis is one of the most pressing issues the globe faces and on Earth Day, we will be exploring its impacts close to home and around the globe. We’ll fea... Read more

Portland City Council's Backroom Deal

Airs at: Mon, 09/25/2023 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Produced for:  Locus Focus
In late August 2021, after months of grassroots pressure, Portland City Council rejected Zenith Energy's Land Use Compatibility Statement (LUCS) that was required before the company could get a Clean Air permit from Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. Despite Zenith... Read more

Phoenix Rising Transition Services

Airs at: Mon, 09/25/2023 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Produced for:  Prison Pipeline
Adam Carpinelli interviews Josh from Phoenix Rising Transition Services. The organization comprises Prisoners, former Prisoners and community members working together toward the transformation and success of people as they rejoin the community after prison. They have been w... Read more

Flood Plain Resilience and Tree Codes on the Chopping Block

Airs at: Mon, 09/18/2023 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Produced for:  Locus Focus
Once Oregon and Portland were environmental leaders but recently many of the city and state's noteworthy projects and policies find themselves on a potential chopping block. On this episode of Locus Focus we talk with Bob Sallinger, Urban Conservation director with Willamet... Read more