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Art Focus hosted by Andre Middleton and guest writer Monica Villaseñor

Airs at: Tue, 07/12/2016 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Produced for:  Art Focus
Monica is a writer of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. She recently ended a decade-long career in technology to pursue her passion: to become a writer of future and imaginary worlds. She recently attended the the VONA 2016 Speculative Fiction workshop taught by Tananar... Read more

Refugee Dreams Revisited

Airs at: Tue, 08/04/2020 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Produced for:  Stage and Studio
  Dmae Roberts and MediaRites present Refugee Dreams Revisited as part of Crossing East Archive Project. This special is hosted by Margaret Cho and focuses on the experiences of Southeast Asian refugees in Portland, and features Cambodian musician Daran Kravanh. MediaRites... Read more

Special Report

Airs at: Thu, 07/07/2016 at 5:45pm
Beaverton is one of the most diverse cities in Oregon with one in 5 residents born in a different country and 99 different languages spoken in homes.  Megan Cohen is the Cultural Inclusion Specialist with the Mayor’s office.  She discusses the Cultural Inclusion Program the... Read more

Festi Jazz

Airs at: Fri, 07/08/2016 at 10:00pm - Sat, 07/09/2016 at 12:00am
This Friday evening we will enjoy recordings from Festi Jazz, which was a Jazz festival in Mexico City in the 1990's. Musicians include Juan Jose Calatayud, Hilario y Micky, Cuarteto Mexicano de Jazz, 0.720 Aleacion, Gerardo Batiz, Joao Enrique, Antropoleo, Banda Elastica a... Read more

July Four Ironies

Airs at: Mon, 07/04/2016 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
  The fourth of July in the United States is not just a holiday when white people celebrate killing each other over land that wasn't theirs. It's about a document; it's about the contradictions and possibilities in the language of freedom and equality. The fourth of July i... Read more

Asylum, A Gym for Actors & Directors

Airs at: Tue, 07/05/2016 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Produced for:  Stage and Studio
  Dmae focuses on the Asylum lab, a place where professional actors and directors can explore classical theatre in a "gym"-like setting. It's being developed by director Elizabeth Huffman. We'll talk with Huffman and two actors in her Asylum "lab" training, actors Skeeter ... Read more

James Howard Kunstler on "The Harrows of Spring: A World Made by Hand Novel"

Airs at: Thu, 07/07/2016 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Produced for:  Fight the Empire
Host Per Fagereng welcomes back social critic, energy expert, and bestselling author James Howard Kunstler to talk about his new book, "The Harrows of Spring: A World Made by Hand Novel."  This book completes the story of the quaint upstate New York town of Union Grove, thr... Read more

Pot Culture, Celebrity Stoners, Cannabis Networking, and the Hemp Movement

Airs at: Mon, 07/04/2016 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  More Talk Radio
What was the best marijuana movie of the past decade? Who's the most famous entertainer to be busted for pot so far this year? Is Willie Nelson really as cool and kind as everyone says he is? What was it like working with Jack Herer before he became famous? We find the answ... Read more

Art of Living LIVE ON KBOO NEWS

Airs at: Mon, 06/27/2016 at 5:45pm - 6:00pm
Produced for:  Evening News
living in the United Staets isn't always so rosey. Our wealth, privledge, and dispair are remarkable but how do we find happiness? Emily Peck of Art and Living speaks with us about this very topic. Read more

Art Focus hosted by Andre Middleton with guest Hap Gallery

Airs at: Tue, 06/28/2016 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Produced for:  Art Focus
Hap opened November, 2013 to show contemporary artists, explore curatorial issues, and experiment with gallery practices. Hap works to build bridges between artists and their audiences, and to engage new and experienced collectors. Damien Gilley June 2–July 9, 2016 Artist... Read more