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To everyone in our Beloved Community,   In light of the inauguration, the slew of executive orders, and the rise of misinformation in the United States, we here at KBOO are committed to continuing our legacy as an alternative to mainstream media. We have a duty to serv... Read more

Join us for Cascadia Coffeehouse this Friday as we celebrate the upcoming birthday of the legendary and hugely influential guitarist Tony Rice, who would have turned 74 on June 8th.  We'll also enjoy great new music from Watchhouse, Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo', Kieran Kane & Ra... Read more

Both the  British Film Institute and the Criterion Collection have issued major statements on Robert Altman's dream film, 3 Women, from 1977, and we cover both of them today, also with Jeff Godsil on the Billy Wilder scripted Hold Back the Dawn.     ––––––––––––––––––... Read more

Back in a time when records were cheap and easy to produce, and underground extreme hardcore and sludge were the furthest thing from commercially viable, Slap A Ham Records and Pessimiser Records started in California as places for wide-ranging, raw, filth-ridden rage. T... Read more

Can you believe this is 50th episode of Parsing Sound? 50 episodes strong—and we’re just getting started. Tonight, we dive into what’s coming next: innovations that will shape our world, creative practices evolving at the speed of sound, and a soundtrack to match. Read more

  The backlash against trans people, which has swept both the United States and the world in recent years, is not as new as it seems, according to historian  Jules Gill-Peterson. She traces the emergence of trans misogynistic violence over the last two centuries, which ... Read more

In a growing number of communities across the United States, gas utilities, supported by state legislatures, labor unions, environmental groups and other stakeholders, are exploring Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) to decarbonize buildings and create clean energy jobs. TEN... Read more

  KBOO is thrilled to announce our upcoming Queer Joy Fest in celebration of Portland’s LGBTQ+ community! Come meet some of our favorite vendors, musicians, and artists on Friday, June 6th, from 6-10pm at the Foster Food Carts (5205 SE Foster Rd)! Mark your calendars, i... Read more

  KBOO COMMUNITY RADIO’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS RECRUITING   Are you passionate about KBOO Community Radio and its mission? Consider applying to KBOO’s Board of Directors.   KBOO Community Radio’s board of directors guides the station’s strategic plan and represents ... Read more