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Bluegrass Marathon with 5 live bands!

Airs at: Sat, 05/13/2017 at 9:00am - 2:00pm

Produced for: Music from the True Vine

What could be better than 3 hours of Music from the True Vine? 5 hours of Music from the True Vine with 5 live bands! We'll be featuring live performances from Cascade Crescendo, Hillwilliams, the Loafers, Sunny South, and Ash Creek. Tune in and #support KBOO! Read more

How Policing Protects Class Oppression

Airs at: Mon, 05/08/2017 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

Wael Elasady and Bill discuss May Day's police-instigated "riot," the history and role of the police, and organizing for change. Elasady wrote the article "Hard facts about Portland's May Day 'riot'" for Socialist Worker. Read more

What It Takes to Win: Kshama Sawant

Airs at: Tue, 05/09/2017 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Alternative Radio

Kshama Sawant is a member of the Socialist Alternative. She was elected to the Seattle City Council in 2013. She is the first socialist to win a citywide election in Seattle since 1916. She was reelected in 2015. In times of despair and distress there may be the temptati... Read more

Riffs, Rhythm, Rhyme and Ramadan

Airs at: Mon, 05/08/2017 at 12:00am

Produced for: Progressive Spirit

When we hear the word theology, we may think we are going to engage in esoteric reflections about divinity and the afterlife. But theology at its best is not about God or gods, but about life and its meaning and the myths that drive us. Arthur Dewey is professor of theol... Read more

Embrace Festival in Portland, May 4-6

Airs at: Thu, 05/04/2017 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm

Produced for: Evening News

Starting tonight, Portland will play host to the Embrace Festival at the Art Museum in Southwest Portland, which will go until Saturday night. It is a many-faceted event focusing on spirituality and community. KBOO reporter John Schuck spoke to Deshna Ubeda, the event’s dir... Read more

MacLaren Youth: Artistic Expressions

Airs at: Mon, 05/08/2017 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Produced for: Prison Pipeline

Carlos Chavez hosts with a focus on artistic expression within the Oregon Youth Authority at MacLaren Youth Corrections. Students share their talents and speak on the how the arts help them to cope, give voice and freedom. https://www.oregon.gov/oya/pages/facilities/maclare... Read more

KBOO News In Depth: Affect Conf

Airs at: Mon, 04/24/2017 at 5:45pm - Wed, 05/24/2017 at 6:00pm

Produced for: News In Depth

The KBOO Board of Directors is Seeking Candidates

The KBOO Board of Directors is looking to fill 1 open seat by appointment for a term ending in September 2018. The deadline to apply is July 17, 2017. In order to be considered for appointment to the board, please fill out the documents below completely and either email ... Read more

Spring Membership Drive 2017

KBOO's Spring Membership Drive is Thursday, May 11th to Wednesday, May 24th! Our goal is $134,615. Click here to support! 877-500-5266 ¡Si se puede! Check out the thank you gifts available for your membership We also have TICKETS - support KBOO and see a concert too!! W... Read more

Margot Black of Portland Tenants United on Rent Control

Airs at: Wed, 05/03/2017 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm

KBOO's Joe Meyer speaks with Margot Black of Portland Tenants United about tenants' rights including: 1) The state-wide ban on rent control 2) C. Hales as an effective lobbist for trailer park land owners 3) Today's Portland City Council 4) M Black's own trajectory thr... Read more