Government/Politics

Russian Roulette

Airs at: Thu, 06/28/2018 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Presswatch

Theresa Mitchell welcomes David Corn and Michael Isikoff to Presswatch to discuss their new book RUSSIAN ROULETTE and what their take is on Russia's role in influencing American politics. Call (503) 231-8187 to join the conversation. RUSSIAN ROULETTE is a story of poli... Read more

Sojourner Truth Radio

Airs at: Thu, 06/28/2018 at 8:00am - 9:00am

Produced for: Voices from the Edge

Today on Sojourner Truth, we discuss the U.S. Supreme Court decision to uphold Donald Trump's Muslim ban and the consequences of the ruling. Arab American Institute representative Ryan J. Suto and Council on American Islamic Relations Los Angeles representative Farida Ch... Read more

Science Fiction in the Nuclear Age

Airs at: Thu, 06/28/2018 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

Produced for: The Film Show

We welcome Oregon State University professor Elliot Lavine back to the KBOO studios to preview his new course at Cinema 21 on classic 1950's science fiction films and their intersection with Cold War politics. We're also joined by Portland filmmakers Maria Allred and Dam... Read more

Trump and Global Trade Theatrics

Airs at: Mon, 06/25/2018 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

Bill Resnick talks with cconomist Jack Rasmus about Trump's trade theatrics, it's stated and real goals, and how the overall Trump program could crash and burn in economic crisis. Read more

Who is An American? -- Eric Foner

Airs at: Tue, 06/26/2018 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Alternative Radio

Definitions of who is an American have been constantly shifting for more than two centuries. Parameters expand and contract as the political winds vary. Historically, race and racism have been central factors in determining who is an American. With changing demographic a... Read more

Old Mole Variety Hour for June 25, 2018

Airs at: Mon, 06/25/2018 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

Denise Morris hosts this episode of The Old Mole which includes: Trump and Global Trade: In a 2 part interview, Bill Resnick talks with Economist Jack Rasmus about Trump's trade theatrics, it's stated and real goals, and how the overall Trump program could crash and... Read more

The World Only Spins Forward: Isaac Butler on Angels In America

Airs at: Tue, 06/26/2018 at 12:00am

Produced for: Progressive Spirit

Isaac Butler and Dan Kois take us backstage and behind the scenes of the iconic play, "Angels In America" in their book, The World Only Spins Forward: The Ascent of Angels In America. The book is an oral history, telling the story of the play and its influence from the v... Read more

Your Home, Your Right or My Business?

Airs at: Mon, 06/25/2018 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Produced for: Radiozine

This week, Making Contact looks at California's fight over rent control. The stage is set for a political battle between two polar worldviews. Is housing a human right, or is real estate property an investment commodity? And where on that continuum is California's common... Read more

Human Rights and Drug Policy

Airs at: Wed, 06/20/2018 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Produced for: Free Culture Radio

Rick Lines is the executive director of Harm Reduction International. Rick has been working in HIV and harm reduction services, policy, and advocacy since the early 1990s. He is known for his leading work in the areas of HIV and prisons, prison needle slash syringe programs... Read more

Girding for Confrontation: The Pentagon’s Provocative Encirclement of China

Airs at: Thu, 06/21/2018 at 9:30am - 10:00am

Produced for: Fight the Empire

Per Fagereng is joined by Professor Michael T. Klare to discuss his recent article in Truthout about the US military's newly named Indo-Pacific Command. Call (503) 231-8187 to join the conversation. from Truthout.org On May 30th, Secretary of Defense James Mattis anno... Read more