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Words and Pictures 20th Anniversary with Derek Ballard

Airs at: Thu, 12/14/2023 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Produced for:  Words and Pictures
  Author, cartoonist, and storyboard artist Derek Ballard has worked on the television shows Adventure Time and Midnight Gospel.  He's also put in his time as a construction worker, single dad, and all-around working-class hero. Derek's comic stories have been collected in... Read more

Rumble on the River

Airs at: Mon, 12/11/2023 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Produced for:  Locus Focus
For the past year a coalition of climate and social justice activists have been presenting a series of monthly Rumble On The River community forums that bring together expert voices to explain the risks of having 90% of Oregon’s fuel stored within city limits at the Critica... Read more

The Gap: Come home, Black Friday, the kids miss you, Gaffes Galore and Small Acts of Kindness

Airs at: Fri, 12/01/2023 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  The Gap
  On this episode of The Gap, Tammy and Althea miss Black Friday. Where did you go, my friend? We talk about the DeSantis/Newsom debate, and a slew of local stories too (see below). Then, we ask our listeners, what's an act of kindness they've given or received recently? ... Read more

World AIDS Day 2023

Airs at: Wed, 11/29/2023 at 12:00am - 12:30am
Produced for:  Century Of Lies
This week on Century of Lies: World AIDS Day 2023. Ahead of World AIDS Day, which is December First, Georgetown University’s Global HIV Policy Lab has released a new report entitled “Progress and the Peril: HIV and the Global De/criminalization of Same-Sex Sex.” On this we... Read more

Playful Presence: Robin Jackson and Songwriting

Airs at: Mon, 11/27/2023 at 10:00pm - 11:00pm
Produced for:  Playful Presence
Playful Presence is a show about the creative process, mindfulness, and play. Plus some improvised scenes and poems. Hosted by Taj Baker. This month, Taj interviews Robin Jackson about songwriting and creativity.  We touch on topics such as creative blocks, the inner criti... Read more

Northwest Animal Rights Network (NARN) Interview

Airs at: Fri, 11/24/2023 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Produced for:  That Vegan Show
"That Vegan Show" interviews Hannah and Rachel of The Northwest Animal Rights Network (NARN) and learns of their conscientious and far-reaching activism. Hannah Thompson-Garner is NARN’s Director of Advocacy and Mission Advancement, previously serving on NARN’s Board of Dir... Read more

A Fair Farm Bill for All

Airs at: Mon, 11/27/2023 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Produced for:  Locus Focus
The United States’ food system has become a corporate-dominated marketplace, strangled by an elite few, that holds farmers and consumers hostage to greed. Currently Congress is negotiating the 19th Farm Bill which is an opportunity to pass a fair Farm Bill for all, after de... Read more

Lakayana Drury on Word is Bond

Airs at: Thu, 11/30/2023 at 8:00am - 9:00am
From their website: "Word is Bond empowers young Black men as they transition from boys into adulthood and find themselves navigating a world that provides very few answers to unlocking their highest selves." Find out more about Word is Bond online here.   Read more

Supporting Our Society: A Group of Friends Making a Difference

Airs at: Thu, 11/16/2023 at 8:00am - 9:00am
They are also celebrating 10 years of providing needed coats and supplies to unhoused Portlanders. On Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, from 11-2pm, they have a warm coat drop-off event at Broadway Grill and Brewery. Connect with them online here. Read more

Race Talks BIPOC Holiday Market

Airs at: Mon, 11/13/2023 at 7:00am - 7:30am
Produced for:  Radiozine
BIPOC Women-owned Businesses -- and dialogue -- are featured at the Race Talks Holiday Market, scheduled for the McMenamins Kennedy School gym, Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 6 - 9:30 pm. Find out more online here. Read more