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Changing The Way We Look At 'Slavery'

Airs at: Thu, 10/27/2016 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm
There has been an ongoing debate on whether or not the inundation of the 'slave narrative' in our culture is beneficial.  While our narratives certainly need to be told, what we are presented with tends to be myopic and individualistic in scope.  Victories can never be view... Read more

Ball of Confusion (Election?! Edition)

Airs at: Fri, 11/04/2016 at 12:00am - 3:00am
  Temptations sing: "One, two, one, two, three, four, ow People moving out, people moving in Why, because of the color of their skin Run, run, run but you sure can't hide An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth Vote for me and I'll set you free   Rap on, brother, rap on ... Read more

The Old Mole Variety Hour for October 24, 2016

Airs at: Mon, 10/24/2016 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
Tom Becker hosts this show and we hear these segments: 1. Economist Marty Hart-Landsberg makes the case for Measure 97. 2. Psychologist Tod Sloan discusses the psychic impacts of oppression. 3. Desiree Hellegers interviews local activists about Portland's contracts with se... Read more

Psychological Effects of Oppression

Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
Tod Sloan shares insights from a workshop on the psychological effects of oppression, using the example of classism, and discusses the implications for community organizing practices. Read more

Disability Awareness on 10/24/16

Airs at: Mon, 10/24/2016 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Produced for:  Disability Awareness
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Greg Palast on "The Best Democracy Money Can Buy - the Movie"

Airs at: Mon, 10/24/2016 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  More Talk Radio
  Hosts Celeste Carey and Cecil Prescod speak with investigative reporter Greg Palast about voter suppression, the election and his new film The Best Democracy Money Can Buy.  Greg Palast will be screening The Best Democracy Money Can Buy on Wed, Oct 26th at 5pm Clinton S... Read more

Women In Prison, Part One

Airs at: Mon, 10/24/2016 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Produced for:  Prison Pipeline
The Oregon Justice Resource Center recently held its Women In Prison Conference at Lewis & Clark College School of Law in Portland, Oregon. In part one of our coverage, we speak with Bobbin Singh, the Executive Director of OJRC; Ailene Farkac, with MercyCorps NW's Reentry T... Read more

Bread and Roses

Airs at: Fri, 10/21/2016 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Produced for:  Bread and Roses
Independent filmmaker Gigi Williams, actress Ashley Williams, and counselor Dori Lyon talk about making the new short film "Angela's Sacred Heart." The film is based on Gigi's experiences with sexual assault, and the role of Gigi is played by her real-life daughter, Ashley.... Read more

The Winged Histories by Sofia Samatar

Airs at: Thu, 12/15/2016 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Produced for:  Between The Covers
  "If you love stories but distrust them, if you love language and can also see how it is used as a tool or a weapon in the maintenance of status quo, then read The Winged Histories."— Marion Deeds, Fantasy Literature;  "Told by four different women, it is a story of war; ... Read more

Edible Portland, On the Ground, Food Preservation

Airs at: Wed, 10/19/2016 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Produced for:  Food Show
Edible Portland is back on the newstands! I'll be talking with the new publisher of the magazine, Alex Corcoran, about food journalism and the Edible Portland relaunch.  I'll also be talking with Crystal Davis from Sisters of the Road about their new film On The Ground. We... Read more