Voices from the Edge

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Every Thursday from 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Progressive talk radio from a grassroots perspective

About the program …

Community dialogue is important. Voices from the Edge lends a KBOO microphone to informed guests you might not hear anywhere else. With an hour to invest, the call-in format engages listeners in meaningful conversations about crucial issues like racial disparity, government accountability, environmental justice and politics on local, state and national levels. Join lively discussions about concerns that are important to you and our community. Together we’ll make Oregon and our nation a better place for a larger number of those living here.

About the host

Jo Ann Hardesty is a Portland City Commissioner and Principal Partner at Consult Hardesty. She serves as a subject matter expert on a myriad of issues and is available as a speaker, facilitator and campaign planner. A long-time voice for Portland's under-represented communities and a leader in the struggle against racial and economic injustice, Jo Ann was three times elected to the Oregon legislature and for many years Executive Director of Oregon Action. She’s been called on by the City of Portland to help re-write the City Charter and organizes those on the downside of power to pursue their interests from the local to the federal level. She is particularly committed to leadership development and in holding those in power accountable.

Join the conversation …

Join the conversation every Thursday morning from 8-9 a.m. by calling 503-231-8187. Keep the conversation going after the program at our blog at kboo.fm/voicesfromtheedge.

 

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Portland Police and the Recent Killing of a Mentally Ill Man

Airs at: Thu, 11/12/2015 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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Host Jo Ann Hardesty speaks with Jason Renaud of the Mental Health Association of Oregon about the recent police killing of a mentally ill man in Portland and why the Department of Justice intervention hasn't stopped police killings.   Read more

Collene Swenson, Petitioner for the Portland Community Equality Act

Airs at: Thu, 11/05/2015 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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Host Jo Ann Hardesty speaks with Collene Swenson, one of the chief petitioners for the Portland Community Equality Act to be on the ballot in November 2016. The Act would amend the City Charter to eliiminate Portland's commission form of government. The new form would conce... Read more

Mayor Charlie Hales and Local Politics

Airs at: Thu, 10/29/2015 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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Host Jo Ann Hardesty discusses Portland Mayor Charlie Hales' announcement that he will not run for a second term and the upcoming election season. Read more

Voices from the Edge on 10/22/15

Airs at: Thu, 10/22/2015 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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Million Man March 20th Anniversary in Washington, DC.

Airs at: Thu, 10/15/2015 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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Host Jo Ann Hardesty speaks with Ahjamu Umi with the All African's People Revolutionary Party; Ricky Muhammad with the Nation of Islam and John Slaughter with Black Lives Matters all talking about the Million Man March 20th Anniversary event that happened last weekend in Wa... Read more

Black Lives Matter and the Purple Mile Walk against Domestic Violence

Airs at: Thu, 10/08/2015 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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Jo Ann's guest is Patrisse Cullors, co-founder of Black Lives Matter.  She will also speak with a representative of Self Enhancement Inc. about the 1st Annual Purple Mile Walk against Domestic Violence this Saturday. Read more

Stanley Nelson on his Film “The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution”

Airs at: Thu, 10/01/2015 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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Host Jo Ann Hardesty speaks with Stanley Nelson, director of “The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution,” the first feature-length documentary to tell the Black Panther Party’s story from beginning to end, illuminating its significance to broader American culture, its ... Read more

The State of Education for Black Youth in Portland and the Jim Pepper Fest 2015

Airs at: Thu, 09/24/2015 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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Host Jo Ann Hardesty presents a 2-part program today. At 8AM her guest is Shelia Warren with Portland Parents Union and Noni Causey with the Black Student Success Summit. They'll discuss the State of Education for Black Youth. At 8:30 Jo Ann will interview Avotcja Jiltinilr... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 09/17/15

Airs at: Thu, 09/17/2015 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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Greg Palast and Ted Rall on their Latest Work and Ted's New Book "Snowden"

Airs at: Thu, 09/10/2015 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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Continuing a Membership Drive tradition guest host Dave Mazza interviews investigative reporter Greg Palast and syndicated cartoonist and comics journalist Ted Rall about their latest work and Ted's new graphic biography "Snowden." The book is a portrait of a brave young ma... Read more