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Is The Star Spangled Banner Really Racist?

Airs at: Wed, 09/21/2016 at 9:45am
Produced for:  This Is How We See It
Join us as we examine the lyrics of the star spangled banner that some are saying are racist. Police in Tenaha, TX under investigation accused of robbing motorists. Bruce Jenner's 2nd wife speaks to People magazine about her marriage to him and when he told her he wanted... Read more

The White Donkey - Expanded Audio

Airs at: Thu, 09/08/2016 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Produced for:  Words and Pictures
  In this extended version of our interview with Oregon artist Maximilian Uriarte, we talk more about his graphic novel The White Donkey, which has been hailed for its frank depictions of post-traumatic stress disorder in young veterans.  Max hopes to adapt the graphic ... Read more

The Fortunes + Everfair

Airs at: Tue, 09/13/2016 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Produced for:  Stage and Studio
Dmae Roberts talks with two authors beginning their book tours for KBOO's membership drive show. First up, we'll hear a short preview from Seattle author Nisi Shawl whose new book combines narratives from Belgium, Great Britain, the Congo  and an imaginary utopia called ... Read more

Gilli Smyth

Airs at: Fri, 09/09/2016 at 10:00pm - Sat, 09/10/2016 at 12:00am
Produced for:  La Ruleta
Magical moon witch visionary, humble and powerful poetress, holy mistress, enchanting soul and enveloping spirit, the core of Gong, the half apple, half orange, pineapple, banana dreamer. Endless words cannot describe this woman, a genius on her own terms, who left this... Read more

Who Owns/Controls the African Body?

Airs at: Thu, 09/08/2016 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
As long as there have been humans, there has been struggle; however, 2016 has been a year of immense loss, and a new generation of ideological polarization.  Clearly this is purposeful (since those who create the narrative profit off of this polarization).  There are tho... Read more

The White Donkey - Maximilian Uriarte

Airs at: Thu, 09/08/2016 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Produced for:  Words and Pictures
  Oregon artist Maximilian Uriarte signed up with the U.S. Marine Corps at the age of nineteen and served as a gunner in the Iraq War.  His early comic strip Terminal Lance offered a sardonic view of military life in an occupied land, but his new graphic novel The White... Read more

Gremlin Time

Airs at: Mon, 09/05/2016 at 11:00pm - Tue, 09/06/2016 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Audio Comix
Froggy the Gremlin was a much beloved character on the 1950’s TV show Andy’s Gang. But during the dark days of the Cold War, he was accused of being a Communist, and subpoenaed by the House Un-American Activities Committee. On tonight’s Ubu Hour, we present a radio docum... Read more

Art Focus w/ Host Andre Middleton: Houseguest on Pioneer Courthouse Square

Airs at: Tue, 09/06/2016 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Produced for:  Art Focus
This September, Houseguest will activate Pioneer Courthouse Square with its second Artist in Residence, Libby Werbel, co-presented by Portland Institute for Contemporary Art as part of the Time-Based Art Festival.  Werbel will install Portland Museum of Modern Art (PMOMA)... Read more

The Gun Show at Coho Productions

Airs at: Tue, 09/06/2016 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Produced for:  Stage and Studio
  Guest host James Dixon talks with actor Vin Shambry and playwright EM Lewis about The Gun Show, a topical play intended to be a conversation starter about our relationship to guns as individuals and as a country. Playwright E.M. Lewis sits with the audience while perf... Read more

A Conversation With KAIROS-PDX School:

Airs at: Thu, 09/01/2016 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
​“We have a powerful potential in our youth, and we must have the courage to change old ideas and practices so that we may direct their power toward good ends.” ~Mary McLeod Bethune educator, leader for Black improvement, and leader in understanding the importance of GRO... Read more