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racism and the economic crisis

For The Old Mole February 9, 2009. Racism is arguably both a cause and a consequence of the current economic crisis. Joe Sims, writing in the Black Commentator, notes that there are many explanations for the present disaster, including “'financialization' or the capit... Read more

An independent voice for 45 years

Donate Now! December 2012 2013 marks the 45th anniversary of KBOO Community Radio going on the air. Since 1968, KBOO has brought you news, information and music you won’t hear anywhere else on the radio dial. Thanks to you, KBOO is still broadcasting and continues... Read more

KBOO on Your iPhone

Thanks to the Public Radio Exchange, you can now listen to KBOO on your iPhone or iPod Touch via the Public Radio Tuner.  The tuner is an application with a sleek new look and state-of-the-art engineering allowing you to stream a high-quality verision of KBOO's signal.  ... Read more

Playlist for The Long & Dusty Road 12.31.08

Happy New Year Blues (Blind Lemon Jefferson) God Don't Like It (The Tallboys) In The Middle Of Nowhere (The Meat Purveyors) Jolie Joues Roses (Austin Pitre and His Evangeline Playboys) Grapes Will Turn To Wine (Mighty Ghosts of Heaven) Here We Come A-Wassailing (The Watersons)... Read more

Mic Crenshaw's Afrikan Hiphop Caravan 2015 Journey

AHC 2015:   Baqi and I flew for what felt like a week. Portland to SFO, to JFK, to Istanbul, to Kilimanjaro, then  after finding out Baqi’s checked bag  didn’t make it we went on to catch a taxi the village of Embaseni, 35 minutes from Arusha. We stayed at the UAACC host... Read more

Oregon Health Care Reform

Normal 0 KBOO is a proud media supporter for Oregon Health Care Reform Momentum Grows for Oregon Health Care Reform   Inspired by Success in Vermont, Grassroots - Meetings Scheduled Throughout Oregon  (Portland OR) Oregon supporters of a universal, single-payer heath care... Read more

Loony animated film "A Town Called Panic" now at the Hollywood

A Town Called Panic (France, Animated 2009)Directors: Stephane Aubier, Vincent PatarVery odd and entertaining animation from France.  Crudely, but artfully, done using toy figures.  A loony plot about a cowboy and Indian who live with a horse and want to build him a barb... Read more

Volunteers Keep KBOO Connected to Community!

KBOO brings the voices of our communities to the air with live broadcasts from celebrations, events, and cutting-edge lectures. Being able to respond to opportunities to broadcast from around town affords our listeners around the world the chance to be in touch with an ... Read more

Luck-One True Theory Outtakes Free Download

Wow!  Luck One is at it again!  Dropping "True Theory"  in 2011, Luck-One teams up with DjBooth.net and drops a free mix of all of the Outtakes.  Now if you listen to The Soundbox you've heard "More" it's been leaked everywhere...But this mixtape features seven cuts NOT ... Read more

Movie Talk: DVD Review, Two by Michael Powell

We've discussed Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger many times on Movie Talk so it is a delight to announce that two of Powells' most difficult-to-see films have finally made their way onto DVD. The Michael Powell Double Feature gathers together Powell's last financi... Read more