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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Voices from the Edge on 06/27/13

Airs at: Thu, 06/27/2013 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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Join Dante James, Bureau Director and I for an informative conversation regarding the Office of Equity & Human Rights this Thursday, June 27, 2013 from 8:00AM-9:00AM. What is Equity? What is the role of the Office of Equity and Human Rights? The Office of Equity and Human R... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 06/20/13

Airs at: Thu, 06/20/2013 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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 In the next couple of months two U.S. Senate seats will be decided by special elections in Massachusetts & New Jersery. With the current 100 congressional members divided by Democrat (51 seats)
Republican (47 seats)
Other Parties: 1 Independent; 1 Independent Democrat (bot... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 06/13/13

Airs at: Thu, 06/13/2013 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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Jo Ann Hardesty will interview Wisdom of the Elders's Director Rose High Bear on Voices from the Edge, Thursday, June 13 at 8 a.m. Wisdom is celebrating 20 years of using storytelling, radio and television to correct misconceptions, end prejudice, and bring health and welln... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 06/06/13

Airs at: Thu, 06/06/2013 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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Voices from the Edge on 05/30/13

Airs at: Thu, 05/30/2013 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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Join Peter Cervantes-Gautschi, Executive Director of Enlace and I for an informative conversation regarding Enlace campaign on private prison divestment. Enlace is a strategic alliance of low-wage worker centers, unions, and community organizations in Mexico and in the U.S.... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 05/23/13

Airs at: Thu, 05/23/2013 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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A strong win by opponents of a ballot measure to fluoridate Portland's water supply demonstrated that a grassroots movement could turn back a well-financed political campaign. But the fluoridation issue's splite of the city's progressive community revealed something else: t... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 05/16/13

Airs at: Thu, 05/16/2013 at 8:00am - 8:30am
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Join me in a delightful conversation with Walter Mosley on Thursday May 16, 2013 from 800AM-8: 30AM to discuss his latest book Little Green and the return of Easy Rollins! Walter Mosley is a New York City-based author, whose 37+ book literary career goes back to 1990′s Devi... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 05/09/13

Airs at: Thu, 05/09/2013 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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Join Julie Perini & I Thu for a lively discussion of a new project called Safe & Sound? will an opening reception at the Place Gallery on Saturday May 18, 2013, 5:00PM-9:00PM.  Safe & Sound? is a project by a collective of artists, activists, and community organizers in Por... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 05/02/13

Airs at: Thu, 05/02/2013 at 8:00am - 8:30am
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The Move To Amend coalition is hosting a Democracy Convergence in Portland May 3-5 at Portland Community College.  Join David Cobbs and I in this conversation tomorrow from the Move To Amend Coalition and learn about the coalition and their Convergence this weekend.   As ... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 04/25/13

Airs at: Thu, 04/25/2013 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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School systems from across the United States have increasingly come under public scrutiny. Frustration with schools, especially the inner city districts, not adequately preparing youth to cross the bridge to the 21st century, has lead to debates about funding practices, tea... Read more