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To everyone in our Beloved Community,   In light of the inauguration, the slew of executive orders, and the rise of misinformation in the United States, we here at KBOO are committed to continuing our legacy as an alternative to mainstream media. We have a duty to serv... Read more

I am thrilled to welcome back NW Veg to the show! Northwest VEG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in the Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA area. Founded in 2003, they are dedicated to bringing awareness to the power of a plant-based lifestyle and helping support ... Read more

Tune in for Americana Music to Meet the Moment.  Dedicated to those most-impacted by the ICE raids in our city, and the frogs of Portland. Artists include S.G. Goodman, Ringo Starr w/ Billy Strings, Lucinda Williams, Mavis Staples, Langhorne Slim, Drive by Truckers, Bob ... Read more

With this show, I have decided to focus on cover versions of songs that were originally released in the sixties.  Read more

Back in January 2022 I launched another multi-part special, again combining my love of literary concepts and Grateful Dead music.  This time, I'm highlighting some of the many palindrome and semordnilap song sequences performed by the band in concert.  Part 2, introducin... Read more

  Plus, this week's FEATURED GODDESSES:  HOUR 1: SUZIE TRUE - Their new album "How I Learned To Love What’s Gone" is out and it's amazing! I'll spin several tracks tonite and a few of their earlier ones.  Suzie True is a Los Angeles punk trio, formed around 2018. With Le... Read more

  Left & the Law & the National Guard: Portland is again in the national news now that an Oregon U.S. District Judge has been asked to remove her second restraining order blocking federal control of any National Guard troops in Portland.  In a 2-1 ruling on October 20th... Read more

A high tech type of noxious weed is spreading across Oregon. For several years data centers have been popping up across the state, destroying farmland and habitat. Enticed by abundant water and energy and tax breaks from cash strapped local communities, high tech compani... Read more

In a series of short interviews on the Kaiser Workers Strike Line, October 14-19, we hear from nurses, a mental health professional, caring kids, and a nurse from Providence on the line in solidarity.  Staffing, wages, schedules and control over the work are chronic issu... Read more