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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Kenny Palurintano on the Million Mask March and Greg Palast on Voter Disenfranchisement

Airs at: Thu, 10/30/2014 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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Host Jo Ann Hardesty speaks with Kenny Palurintano organizer of the 2nd Annual Million Mask March to collect winter supplies for R2D2 at 8:00AM. And at 8:30 her guest is investigative reporter Greg Palast on voter disenfranchisement. Read more

Voices from the Edge on 10/23/14

Airs at: Thu, 10/23/2014 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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Portland Police Accountability

Airs at: Thu, 10/16/2014 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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Dave Mazza guest hosts. He asks you to weigh in on this question, "Is it time for new strategies for Portland’s police accountability movement?" Call in to 503 231-8187. Read more

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter David Cay Johnston

Airs at: Thu, 10/09/2014 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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Host Jo Ann Hardesty speaks with investigative reporter David Cay Johnston, who won a Pulitzer Prize while at The New York Times, teaches business, tax and property law of the ancient world at the Syracuse University College of Law. He is the best-selling author of “Perfect... Read more

Investigative Reporter Greg Palast Returns

Airs at: Thu, 10/02/2014 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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Voices from the Edge welcomes back Greg Palast who has been called the "most important investigative reporter of our time – up there with Woodward and Bernstein" (The Guardian).  Palast has broken front-page stories for BBC Television Newsnight, The Guardian, Nation Magazin... Read more

Portland's 2035 Comprehensive Plan

Airs at: Thu, 09/25/2014 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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Guest host Lisa Loving welcomes neighborhood activists concerned about Portland’s 2035 Comprehensive Plan, which will guide land use development, growth and investment decisions in Portland between now and 2035. http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/article/502600 http://www.po... Read more

15 Now PDX:The movement for a $15 minimum wage

Airs at: Thu, 09/18/2014 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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The movement for a $15 minimum wage is gaining momentum around the nation and in Oregon, where activists are partnering with social service providers, advocacy groups and state lawmakers to push for legislative action. Guest host Lisa Loving speaks with organizers of 15 Now... Read more

Gentrification and Changing Development Policy in the City of Portland

Airs at: Thu, 09/11/2014 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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With the massive displacement of families and the working class out of their traditional Portland neighborhoods, one coalition of community organizations is looking at a full-scale effort to change development policy. Guest host Lisa Loving speaks with Alan Hippolito of VER... Read more

TEDxSalem 2014

Airs at: Thu, 09/04/2014 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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Guest host Lisa Loving speaks with Simon Tam and others from the TEDxSalem 2014, happening Sat­ur­day, Sep­tem­ber 13th, at the His­toric Elsi­nore The­atre in Salem. The event brings communities together to talk about ideas worth spreading.  Read more

Why Abortion Access Matters with Members of The Bush League

Airs at: Thu, 08/28/2014 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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Guest host Lisa Loving speaks with musicians from The Bush League, a group of musicians behind “Running Up That Hill: Kate Bush Covers for Reproductive Rights.” It’s designed as a fundraiser for reproductive rights organizations, low cost abortion clinics, and other pro-cho... Read more