Special Programming: Public Affairs

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Here we feature episodes that feature incisive interviews, speeches, thoughts, opinion and convergences.

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"Girl Power: The Nineties Revolution in Music" Interview with author Marisa Meltzer

Airs at: Mon, 03/08/2010 at 12:00am
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Host Jennifer Kemp interviews Marisa Meltzer about her book Girl Power: The Nineties Revolution in Music on International Women's Day about the punk feminist revolution in music. CD-1708 Read more

Katrina's Prisoners: Part one of three

Airs at: Thu, 03/04/2010 at 12:00am
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In 2005, KBOO's Jenka Soderberg conducted a series of interviews in New Orleans, with people adversely affected by Hurricane Katrina.  In this part: 1) Jackie - talking about the Angola 3 and the hurricane. 2) Stanley - talking about being inside Orleans Parish Prison durin... Read more

Katrina's Prisoners: Part two of three

Airs at: Thu, 03/04/2010 at 12:00am
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In 2005, KBOO's Jenka Soderberg conducted a series of interviews in New Orleans, with people adversely affected by Hurricane Katrina. In this part: 1) Rashaun Davis - brutalized and taken to Greyhound jail 2) Daniel Frelix - arrested post-Katrina, taken to Greyhound jail. ... Read more

Special Programming: Public Affairs on 02/23/10

Airs at: Tue, 02/23/2010 at 4:00pm - Wed, 02/24/2010 at 6:00am
"BROADCAST TO ASK DETROIT: WHY NOT END HOMELESSNESS NOW?"13th Annual Homelessness Marathon begins 4 p.m., PST, Tues. Feb 23rd and run for 14 hours until 6 a.m., PST, Wed. Feb. 24th"We have a mindset in this country that homelessness is a problem tha... Read more

Robert McChesney: The Failure of Modern Media

Airs at: Mon, 02/22/2010 at 12:00am
Professor and radio host Robert McChesney speaking on the failures of the U.S. media, and the possibilities for the future. Read more

Michael Meade: The World Behind the World

Airs at: Mon, 02/22/2010 at 12:00am
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Writer Michael Meade speaking at the Old Church in Portland, Oregon, on 4/24/08. CD-1369 CD-1521 Read more

Thomas Homer-Dixon: The Upside of Down

Airs at: Mon, 02/22/2010 at 12:00am
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Professor Thomas Homer-Dixon speaking about climate change at the First Congregational Church in Portland, Oregon, on 5/23/07. Read more

Special Programming: Public Affairs on 02/18/10

Airs at: Thu, 02/18/2010 at 9:00am - 10:00pm
KBOO FUNDRAISER FOR HAITI February 18th from 9 am to 10 pmOn Tuesday, January 12th, the nation of Haiti was hit by a devastating earthquake which destroyed much of the capital city and surrounding areas. The earthquake hit after decades of structural adjustment programs im... Read more

Special Programming: Public Affairs on 02/11/10

Airs at: Thu, 02/11/2010 at 11:00am - 11:30am
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Bruce Silverman and Jay Thiemeyer hosts a special look at this year's Portland International Film Festival, which begins today. CD-1552 Read more

Chris Hedges: War Reporter

Airs at: Wed, 02/10/2010 at 12:00am
Pulitzer winning reporter Chris Hedges spoke at Powell's Books, in Portland, Oregon, about his experience covering conflicts abroad.This recording was produced by PDX Justice.  More information can be found at www.pdxjustice.org. Read more