Traci Trace

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co-host of Too Much Information with Abe and Traci

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Traci Trace

Orange Napoleon

Airs at: Tue, 12/19/2023 at 8:00am - 9:00am
As the year draws to a close, the next one comes into focus — and it’s got a large, orange, would-be tyrant in it. The absurdity of it defies explanation, but yes — Donald Trump has a coin flip’s chance of becoming president again. Join Traci and Abe for all the dirt. Read more

Central city blues

Airs at: Tue, 12/12/2023 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Gov. Kotek's Portland Central City Task Force unveiled its recommendations this week for the future of the downtown core. Among them: more cops, a tax moratorium, and a declaration of a fentanyl emergency. Traci and Abe bring you the latest. Plus -- Portland Public Schoo... Read more

Henry & George

Airs at: Tue, 12/05/2023 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Henry Kissinger and George Santos come from vastly different eras, and both embody the darker impulses of American conservatism in divergent ways — but ironically, they both experienced a passing of sorts this week. Join Traci and Abe for more. Read more

Schoolhouse block

Airs at: Tue, 11/28/2023 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Housing insecurity is among the most common barriers facing young people who want to go to college. Dave Garnand and Pam Blumenthal of College Housing Northwest join Traci and Abe to discuss the efforts under way to remedy this situation. Join the conversation at 503-231... Read more

School’s out

Airs at: Tue, 11/21/2023 at 8:00am - 9:00am
An agreement seems to be closer, but Portland teachers are still on strike, and schools are still closed. Join Traci for the latest, 503-231-8187. Read more

Send in the clowns … really. Any clown will do.

Airs at: Tue, 10/24/2023 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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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... Read more

It’s 9/11 deja vu all over again

Airs at: Tue, 10/17/2023 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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! Read more

Promised land

Airs at: Tue, 10/10/2023 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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. Read more

Five-finger discount? Part II

Airs at: Tue, 10/03/2023 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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... Read more

Stumptown follies

Airs at: Tue, 09/26/2023 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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... Read more