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Voices from the Edge on 09/16/2010

Airs at: Thu, 09/16/2010 at 12:00am

Produced for: Voices from the Edge

div { margin: 0px; } Who should be Multnomah County's next District 2 Commissioner? A candidate debate with Karol Collymore and Loretta Smith Providing essential social services in a time of growing demand, replacing the Sellwood Bridge, competing with Portland for scar... Read more

The Story Behind Shark's Fin Soup; Grand Central Bakery's Piper Davis

Airs at: Wed, 09/15/2010 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Produced for: Food Show

The Food Show is back after our summer hiatus! First, we look at the local (and international) controversy over shark's fin soup. Researchers estimate that as many as 73 million sharks are slaughtered each year for their fins. We have two in-studio guests. Portland ... Read more

The D - US Social Forum 2010

Airs at: Wed, 07/21/2010 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Produced for: Circle A Radio

This June, the US Social Forum took place in Detroit, Michigan. Circle A Radio brings you audio from this massive convergence of movement elders, social justice activists, and community organizers from all over the United States and the World! This program features Sophia... Read more

Bridget B. is Back!

Guess who's back for a little air-time injection. It's me, Bridget B., and Paula was kind enough to make a way for me to have a little air-time on KBOO this Thursday evening from 8pm - 10pm. Not only will I play some of my favorite music, but I'm set to interview community... Read more

Dr. Michael Klaper and Dr. Milton Mills speak at VegFest 2010

Airs at: Mon, 09/13/2010 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Radiozine

KBOO producer Mel Reslor presents excerpts from past talks by two presenters at this year's Portland VegFest. We hear Dr. Michael Klaper and Dr. Milton Mills. Milton Mills, M.D. critical care physician at Fairfax Hospital in Virginia, and member of the Board of Directors ... Read more

Elizabeth Cohen and her new book "The Empowered Patient"

Airs at: Mon, 09/13/2010 at 12:00am

Produced for: Healthwatch

Hosted by Dr. David Naimon CNN Senior Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen discusses her new book The Empowered Patient. Learn how to get the right diagnosis, buy the cheapest drugs, beat your insurance company and get the best medical care every time. Read more

Voices from the Edge on 09/09/2010

Airs at: Thu, 09/09/2010 at 12:00am

Produced for: Voices from the Edge

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Voices from the Edge: Will Portland's new police chief fire the officer responsible for fatally shooting Aaron Campbell?

Airs at: Thu, 09/02/2010 at 12:00am

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Will Portland's new police chief fire the officer responsible for fatally shooting Aaron Campbell? The city's independent review board recommended that action, but will Chief Reese - as well as his boss, Mayor Sam Adams - oppose the Portland Police Association? This week on... Read more

Dr. Joanna Moncrieff and The Myth of the Chemical Cure: A Critique of Psychiatric Drug Treatment

Airs at: Mon, 09/06/2010 at 12:00am

Produced for: Madness Radio

Madness Radio - Hosted by Will Hall Is bipolar disorder a disease? Can medications like lithium correct chemical imbalances and stabilize mood? Do psychiatric drugs act completely differently on the brain than recreational drugs? UK psychiatrist Dr. Joanna Moncrieff, auth... Read more

Dr. Catherine Thomasson on the Health Effects of Global Warming - Part 1

Airs at: Mon, 09/06/2010 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Produced for: Healthwatch

Health and Healthcare Forum, Hosted by Roberta Hall Today's show features Part 1 of an interview with Dr. Catherine Thomasson, past president of Physicians for Social Responsibility, on the health effects of global warming. Catherine Thomasson is the author of Health Impli... Read more