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Revisiting Vietnam; Survival Guilt and Diagnosing PTSD and the Reintegration of Veterans

Airs at: Fri, 12/16/2011 at 12:00am
Marvin Simmons and Bill Bires of Northwest Vets for Peace discuss Marvin's recent three-month visit to Vietnam. They'll also talk about the "Survival Guilt" used to diagnose PTSD. And, if there is time, they will look at veterans reintegrating back into society. Read more

What's wrong with anti-contraception conservatives?

Airs at: Wed, 02/01/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Wednesday Talk Radio
 Lisa Loving's guest is Robert Walker, Executive Vice President of the Population Institute. If the current GOP presidential primary campaign is remembered for nothing else, it will be known for the meteoric rise of the "anti-contraception conservatives." • Rick Santorum... Read more

The slipshod cleanup effort at the Hanford nuclear site in Washington state.

Airs at: Tue, 01/31/2012 at 12:00am
  Right here in the Columbia Basin, we have our very own atomic wasteland. The Hanford nuclear site in Washington state is a festering Cold War sore, and the multibillion-dollar cleanup effort is underfunded and poorly run. Abe and Joe discuss a blockbuster article on the d... Read more

Dr. Martin Donohoe on public health and social justice, Part 2

Airs at: Mon, 01/30/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Radiozine
 Health and Health Care Forum Host Roberta Hall speaks with Dr. Martin Donohoe of the Portland area who teaches a course in public health concerning social justice and medical care at PSU. This is Part Two of a two-part program. His forthcoming book is called "Public Health... Read more

Loss and Grief, the Dougy Center and Grief Watch

Airs at: Fri, 01/27/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Radiozine
  Portland Songwriter and performer Lincoln Crockett and his wife Alicia, and Donna Schuurman, Executive Director of The Dougy Center for Grieving Children & Families. In February 2011, Portland songwriter and performer Lincoln Crockett (www.lincolncrockett.com) and hi... Read more

African People's Socialist Party - 40 Years of Resistance

Airs at: Wed, 01/18/2012 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Produced for:  Circle A Radio
This year, marks the 40th anniversary of the African People's Socialist Party - USA.  The Party's National Plenary will be held from February 18th-21st in St. Petersburg Florida at the Uhuru House. www.asiuhuru.org/ontheground/apsp-usa/plenary2012/index.shtml On this progr... Read more

Interview with Youth Film Makers from Outside In about their screening on Jan. 30th.

Airs at: Thu, 01/19/2012 at 12:00am
For the second year in a row Outside In's Guerilla Theatre youth have created films about issues that are important to them. Young filmmakers, who have experienced homelessness, participated in an intensive film internship in an effort to inspire and educate their peers and... Read more

Special Programming: Public Affairs on 12/30/11

Airs at: Fri, 12/30/2011 at 12:00am
Dr. Neal Barnard, clinical researcher and author, talks about his latest book, "21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart: Boost Metabolism, Lower Cholesterol, and Dramatically Improve Your Health." He spoke at Powell's City of Books in September. His talk was recorded by Mel Reslor. M... Read more

Healthcare Cuts Protested Today

Airs at: Fri, 01/13/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Evening News
Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber outlined his plans for health care and education overhauls in his State of the State address today. Speaking to a crowd of about 700 at the City Club of Portland, Kitzhaber asked for civilian leaders to support his plans. One of his proposals ... Read more

Cryptosporidium Found in Portland Water

Airs at: Wed, 01/11/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Evening News
Normal 0 The city of Portland has been trying to avoid building a costly additional water treatment plant. Federal regulators are mandating the facility, and recent tests from the Bull Run watershed could possibly support their case. KBOO’s Zeke Harrington has more.... Read more