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labor day

for the Old Mole, September 1, 2008 Today is Labor Day. Most nations celebrate Labor day on May first, to commemorate the eight hour work day and the Haymarket riot, while we in the US celebrate instead the less radical date associated with outdoor barbecue and the en... Read more

Roc C on the Soundbox tonight starting at 10pm

Who is Roc C?  Roc C. has an affinity for major label sound,  with a independent spirit and vision. Long known as one of indie hip-hop s hardest working emcees (both in the studio and out), Roc C. continues to develop and grow as an all-around artist with each releas... Read more

NEW in KBOO music library November 9, 2013

Arcade Fire, The Reflektor Sonovox / Merge Alt Rock Black Hollies Somewhere Between Here And Nowhere Ernest Jenning Alt Rock Boardwalk Boardwalk Stones Throw Alt Rock ... Read more

Sexual Violence Awareness Month

For Monday’s show the guest in studio guest will be Gabby Santos Program Coordinator for Underserved Communities at the Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. Also joining us by phone will be Kerry Naughton with the Partnership for Safety and Justice. Amo... Read more

Press**Watch: 7 News Items...

 1.  Trimet is doubling your fares. http://kboo.fm/node/33771   2. The Jazz timber sale forest destruction is threatening your pure water supply; it's upstream of Bull Run. http://bark-out.org/topic.php?id=jazz   3. The Oregon/Washington coast is overdue for a 9-point earth... Read more

Rallies for Gay Marriage in 300+ US cities Sat 11/15

THANK YOU to everyone who participated in rallies around the country! And a huge thank you to all of our straight-allies who are now stepping forward in solidarity with us! What can YOU DO today to make a difference? Talk to your neighbors, talk to your family, talk to y... Read more

Volunteer Spotlight

Sometimes a new KBOO volunteer arrives on the scene, and just hits the ground running.  Frank Cobb, Sr. is one such volunteer.  He arrived for Orientation back in January, and immediately got involved in the PM News Department.  Within a month, after coming to every trai... Read more

NEW in KBOO music library January 13, 2014

Epicycle You're Not Gonna Get It: 1978-81 HoZac Alt Rock First Base First Base! HoZac Alt Rock Kramies The Wooden Heart Hidden Shoal Alt Rock Perth What's ... Read more

Profile of Brooks Nelson, Guest on 1/27 Gender Blender

  I recently profiled Brooks Nelson in my TransNation column.  Brooks is a Portland, Oregon filmmaker and a guest on tonight's show, where we will be discussing his new documentary, Switch:  A Community in Transition.  Here's more about Brooks from TransNation,which appear... Read more

the spook who sat by the door

[for the Old Mole 3/26]  The Spook Who Sat by the Door is a film released in 1973 about the first Black CIA agent, who, like so many of those trained by the Agency,  turns his skills against the US government. Directed by Ivan Dixon, it was based on the 1969 novel of t... Read more