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Moccasin Tracks

Airs at: Thu, 11/24/2016 at 7:00am - 8:00am
Produced for:  Radiozine
  Grandmother Beverly Little Thunder joins us on the Moccasin Tracks broadcast this week in so-called Vermont. Just back from her homeland and the Standing Rock Spirit Camps of the Oceti Sakowin she tells us about the welcoming of the Two-Spirit Nation. We also talk about ... Read more

Metamorphosis: Inside Out - Social Injustice & Social Change

Airs at: Wed, 11/23/2016 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Produced for:  Political Perspectives
  Students from Portland State University and inmates from MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility (MYCF) work together in a structured peer and collaborative environment to learn about injustice while discussing the role of music on social change. Read more

Flashpoints: Report from Standing Rock

Airs at: Tue, 11/22/2016 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Produced for:  Flashpoints
  Today on Flashpoints: An exclusive eye-witness account of last night's violent attack against Standing Rock water protectors, by local, state, and federal law enforcement. The attacks on the indigenous protectors included water cannons, tear gas, mace and rubber bullets.... Read more

Alternative Radio: Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz

Airs at: Tue, 11/22/2016 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Produced for:  Alternative Radio
  Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz is the author of the 2015 American Book Award-winning An Indigenous People’s History of the United States. Her expertise in Ethnic Studies, Women’s Studies, the Sioux Nation and other indigenous peoples of the Americas is recognized around the world.... Read more

Radiozine: On The Ground

Airs at: Mon, 11/21/2016 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Produced for:  Radiozine
  How the Left Must Fight Back...Bernie Sanders and water protectors in DC at the Global Day of Solidarity with Standing Rock...Thousands of DC students stage a walkout to show unity against Trump. Read more

Matthew Fox, Thomas Merton's Creation Spirituality Journey

Airs at: Mon, 11/28/2016 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Progressive Spirit
This week I speak with someone who models activism, intellect and spirituality, Matthew Fox. Silenced by the Vatican for his views, he left the Catholic priesthood in the early 1980s. Matthew Fox is a theologian and activist who has written over 30 books. He has introduced ... Read more

International Drug Policy Reform

Airs at: Sun, 11/20/2016 at 12:00am - 12:30am
Produced for:  Century Of Lies
This week we talk with Steve Rolles of the Transform Drug Policy Foundation (UK) about marijuana law reform, the 2016 US general election, and international drug control policy reform. Transform Drug Policy Foundation   Read more

Flashpoints from Standing Rock: Tom Goldtooth

Airs at: Fri, 11/18/2016 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Produced for:  Flashpoints
  Today on Flashpoints we continue our week of on the ground broadcast coverage from Standing Rock. On the show today we'll hear a rare extended interview with Tom Goldtooth. Goldtooth is executive director of the Indigenous Environmental Network and a key organizer at Sta... Read more

Veteran's Voice Radio Show: Call In!

Airs at: Fri, 11/18/2016 at 9:00am - 10:00am
  Hosts Angie and Marvin will discuss the recent events of our nation and how they effect issues of War and Peace.  They'll take your calls live on air at (503) 231-8187.  Tune in at 90.7fm & kboo.fm Read more

Trump's First Ten Days as President Elect: A Slide to Fascism?

Airs at: Fri, 11/18/2016 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Positively Revolting
  Trump's First Ten Days as President Elect: A Slide to Fascism? Every day since the election Trump or his team have shocked even the shock weary with statements about Muslim Registration and a return to Stop & Frisk in our  cities. His Cabinet choices include members of t... Read more