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Views, Reviews, and Interviews from a socialist-feminist, anti-racist and anti-colonial point of view.

 

Every Monday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

A program of social and political commentary from a socialist-feminist, anti-racist and anti-colonial point of view.

The Old Mole burrows down to the roots of the great issues of our time – the struggles of ordinary people for democratic and sustainable ways of life.  The Mole goes where corporate media fear to tread, supporting grassroots challenges to top-down authority and giving voice to movements that shake the foundations of an unjust society.  The Moles' perspective is democratic, anti-capitalist, feminist, anti-colonial and anti-racist.  We count Karl Marx as a friend but are open to other voices from the left. The show includes analyses of global politics and economics, local grassroots activism, segments on the Left & the Law, and reviews of films, books, music, and theater. 

Contributors include: Julian Ankney, Larry Bowlden, Joe Clement, Norm Diamond, Kevin Foster, Jan Haaken, Desiree Hellegers, Patricia Kullberg, Luisa Martinez, Laurie Mercier, Frann Michel, Denise Morris, Bill Resnick, Victoria Saucedo, Sophie Smith, Mike Snedecker, Roben White, Matt Witt

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Our theme song is the traditional "Mole in the Ground," sometimes performed by Clayton & Ernie, sometimes by Joe Clement,  and sometimes blended with other versions, like the one by dj/rupture, sung by Sindhu Zagoren on the album Special Gunpowder, or Blind Boy Paxton  

Our graphic lettering is by Charlie Ertola. Host portraits by Clayton Morgareidge.
 

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Movie Moles: Heaven Adores You, Elliott Smith

Airs at: Mon, 10/06/2014 at 12:00am
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Movie Moles Frann Michel and Iven Hale discuss Heaven Adores You, the new film about Portland singer-songwriter Elliott Smith, which opens the NW Film Center's Reel Music Festival. The film is a straightforward tale of the tragic impact of fame on a sensitive artistic ge... Read more

Syria, Iraq, ISIS, and US

Airs at: Mon, 10/06/2014 at 12:00am
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What does the US think it's doing as it resumes bombing in Iraq and adds parts of Syria to its target list?  And what will be the likely result of these actions?  Middle East Reports (MERIP)  is the magazine that covers the Middle East from a critical left perspective, a... Read more

Endless War Unless We Make Them Stop

Airs at: Mon, 10/06/2014 at 12:00am
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It's so obvious that the "War on Terror" cannot possibly accomplish what it claims to be its goals that either those who are running the war are utter fools, or else their goals are quite different from what they say they are.  David Mizner explores the most likey unstat... Read more

Movie Moles: "Heaven Adores You"

Airs at: Mon, 10/06/2014 at 12:00am
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"Heaven Adores You" is a tribute to the music and the life of the late Portland singer and songwriter Elliot Smith. The film, directed and produced by Nickolas Rossi, features many views of Portland in the 90s as well as Smith's music. Our Movie Moles Frann Michel and Iv... Read more

Old Mole Variety Hour for October 6, 2014

Airs at: Mon, 10/06/2014 at 12:00am
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Iven Hale hosts today's show featuring analysis of US military action in the Middle East as well as the music of, and a movie about, Portland based singer-songwriter Elliot Smith.   Thanks to those who generously called to support KBOO during this show.  If you were not ... Read more

Old Mole Variety Hour on 09/29/14

Airs at: Mon, 09/29/2014 at 9:00am - 10:00am
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Eric Holder's terrible tenure

Airs at: Mon, 09/29/2014 at 12:00am
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Joe Clement reads Dave Lindorf's biting critique of Eric Holder's role in serving the ruling elite as Attorney General, a post which he is resigning from to go back to serving as a corporate lawyer. Read more

Book Mole: All The Light We Cannot See

Airs at: Mon, 09/29/2014 at 12:00am
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Larry Bowlden reviews Anthony Doerr's "All The Light We Cannot See". Read more

Old Mole Variety Hour for September 29, 2014

Airs at: Mon, 09/29/2014 at 12:00am
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  Bill Resnick hosts this episode the focuses on War and Peace. We hear: Laurie Mercier interviews Stephen Zunes about the hypocrisy of the fight against the so-called Islamic State Bill Resnick interviews David Mandell about conflict in Ukraine Joe Clement r... Read more

David Mandel on War in Ukraine

Airs at: Mon, 09/29/2014 at 12:00am
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Bill Resnick interviews David Mandell about conflict in Ukraine. Read more