Arts/Culture

PIM Interview with Bassist David Kahl - Mekong Bistro 2-23-26

Airs at: Sat, 02/28/2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: The Motif: Re-Imagine a Jazz Sensibility, AudioPilot, Portland Sound Legacy

Robert Davis https://kboo.org/program/portland-sound-legacy February 23 , 2026 0 Comments Categories: Share facebook.comlinkedin.comtwitter.com Dave Kahl is a prominent blues bass player based in Oregon with decades of experience in the local music scene. He is recog... Read more

News In Depth: Oregon ArtsWatch Update and USAID Abandons Biodiversity Work

Airs at: Wed, 03/11/2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Produced for: News In Depth

On this episode of KBOO News in Depth: Oregon ArtsWatch Executive Director joins KBOO's Althea Billings to discuss the latest arts news, including "Portland art organizations ask for unspent Arts Tax funds, more public support." Then, KBOO's Nate Davis interviews jou... Read more

Portland Sound Legacy

Produced for: Portland Sound Legacy, AudioPilot, The Motif: Re-Imagine a Jazz Sensibility

Echoes of the Rose City: A Musical Journey Through Portland's Vibrant Scene Rhythmic Roots: Portland's Enduring Musical Legacy Portland, Oregon has long been a crucible of musical creativity, nurturing talented musicians who have shaped the city's sonic landscape for de... Read more

Penny Allen: The Godmother of Indie Film in Portland

Airs at: Thu, 03/12/2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

Produced for: Words and Pictures

For half a century, Penny Allen has been making fiercely independent films about ordinary people in extraordinary situations. Beginning in Portland in the 1970's and recruiting such young artists as Eric Edwards, Gus Van Sant, and Henk Pander, Penny directed the semi... Read more

Talking Earth --Saleeby Savage, Lohmann and Glin 03/09/26

Airs at: Mon, 03/09/2026 at 10:00pm - 11:00pm

Produced for: Talking Earth

this episode features Amy Nanette Glin, Sam Lohmann and Claudia Saleeby Savage. Amy Nanette Glin.is a poet, author, and personal development coach who’s lived an unconventional life. From managing comedians to cooking for celebrities and priests to studying addiction r... Read more

Elizabeth Heider, author of Children of the Savage City

Airs at: Thu, 03/12/2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Produced for: Jonesy

We have a special treat for you today, which just happens to be the 100th episode of Jonesy. Our guest is Elizabeth Heider, author of the new mystery novel Children of the Savage City from Penguin Books. The new book is the second in a series, featuring Nikki Serafino, w... Read more

News In Depth: Street Roots Article "Portland’s focus on new shelters may reduce opportunities to house people" and Portland Filmmaker Penny Allen's New Film "Pushing Past the Bad"

Airs at: Wed, 03/04/2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Produced for: News In Depth

On this edition of KBOO News in Depth: KBOO's Hana Francis speaks with Street Roots Editor-in-Chief K. Rambo about their latest article for the paper, called "Portland’s focus on new shelters may reduce opportunities to house people: Since 2021, the city all but eli... Read more

A Double Feature of Suspence

Airs at: Mon, 03/16/2026 at 11:00pm - Tue, 03/17/2026 at 12:00am

Produced for: Gremlin Time

For tonight, Fortunato presents two suspensful radio dramas. First, from the CBS series Escape, a 1947 adaptation of Robert Connell's famous short story, The Most Dangerous Game. Starring Paul Frees and Hans Conried. Also, The Screen Guild Theater presents Petter Lorre, ... Read more