Recent Blog Posts

Teabaggin'

So, in response to President Obama's stimulus plan and new budget, a handful of "spontaneous" conservative demonstrations have sprung up around the country. Billing themselves as "tea parties," these heartfelt outpourings of right-wing pathos are intended to channel the... Read more

Redneck America

Those of you who have listened to the show for awhile now know that I have made intermittent attempts to expose our listeners to the conservative psyche, and, in particular, those who get paid to espouse and minister to it. These attempts have met with a mixed response,... Read more

Julie Bernard Collects Her Just Rewards

Former KBOO Art Focus host Julie Bernard is beginning to collect the many community honors she deserves. She was recently honored by the Portland Art Dealer's Association with a special service citation. The honor is the first of its kind awarded by PADA. On February... Read more

Movie Talk: Review, PIFF's "Gomorrah" at the Cinema 21

Just a reminder that Gomorrah, which appeared in the film festival and which we reviewed on the show, starts at the Cinema 21 this Friday, the 27th. It's also getting well-reviewed in such forums as the New York Times and the New Yorker. Read more

7--NEWS/PROP--The Posthuman Dada Guide by Andrei Codrescu seeks producer

Hi gang, We have been contacted by Jessica Pellien who is arranging publicity for Andrei Codrescu promoting his new book "The Posthuman Dada Guide." Jessica describes it as: " Codrescu imagines a game of chess played between Tristan Tzara and V.I. Lenin as a battle for ... Read more

6--TEXT--JOYCE MANSOUR POETRY #2--SCREAMS

Hi folks, Here are some pretty intense bits of poetry: Joyce Mansour's "Screams" , written 1953. Looking for woman or group of women interested in taking this on, perhaps with some music & sound to accompany it, for Theatrum, pre-recorded or performed live. Your choic... Read more

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