The GOP — the party that used to march in lockstep singing of God, gays,
and guns — is now so fractured that it can’t even choose a Speaker of the
House. Join Traci and Abe as they document the dysfunction. Plus: turns out
there isn’t an organized shoplifting wave. And a...
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As Israel gears up for an invasion of Gaza, American politicians moonlight as
war profiteers. It’s getting hard to be an optimistic progressive up in
here. Join Traci and Abe at 503-231-8187. Plus — KBOO’s Fall Membership
Drive continues!
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The Occupied Territories have descended into chaos after a Hamas attack over
the weekend and the inevitable Israeli retaliation. Join Traci and Abe for
more.
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Traci and Abe return to the subject of the alleged “organized retail crime
wave,” which is plaguing stores across the country — like Target, which
just announced the closure of three Portland locations, allegedly because of
rampant theft. Meanwhile, amid this alleged wav...
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It’s been a banner week in the checkered history of the Portland Police
Bureau. Former City Commissioner JoAnn Hardesty won a considerable settlement
after being framed for a hit-and-run by members of the PPB; and Chief Chuck
Lovell has resigned. With a radical reimagini...
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Media coverage abounds with reports of a national, even global,
“epidemic” of shoplifting. Retailers are taking drastic steps, even
locking up essential items. But is it really an epidemic? And what does this
narrative say about class and wealth in America? Join the conv...
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Workers at Powell’s Books are on strike — joining the 257 other labor
actions in effect in this year alone. Clearly, working people are having a
moment. Join Traci and Abe for a look at the past, present, and future of the
labor movement.
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Portland's Independent District Commission votes August 21 to select the
boundaries for our city's four new council districts -- paving the way for a
new era in how we govern ourselves. Join Traci and Abe to discuss the results
of the vote, our transition to multi-commis...
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