Activism

Apologies and Manifestos: Conversations with Eve Ensler and Roman Montero

Airs at: Fri, 05/10/2019 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Beloved Community

In the first half-hour, Eve Ensler, author of The Vagina Monologues speaks with John Shuck about her latest book (to be released May 14th), The Apology. Like millions of women, Eve Ensler has been waiting much of her lifetime for an apology. Sexually and physically abu... Read more

SF's Transgender Cultural District; and No Pride in Policing!

Airs at: Tue, 05/14/2019 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Produced for: Preference

Looking past our own shores: We'll be talking with Aria Sa'id, executive director for the Transgender Cultural District, in Compton. From her website: "Prior to her new role as Executive Director of the Compton’s Transgender Cultural District, Ms. Sa’id served as LGBT Poli... Read more

What a Week in the Fossil Fuel Fight!

Airs at: Mon, 05/13/2019 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Produced for: Locus Focus

This past week the Pacific Northwest's three largest fracked gas projects faced major setbacks. In Oregon the Department of Environmental Quality issued a resounding denial of the proposed Jordan Cove LNG project and the Pacific Connector fracked gas pipeline, which have fa... Read more

Oversight, Transparency & Accountability for Oregon District Attorneys

Airs at: Mon, 05/20/2019 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Produced for: Prison Pipeline

Karen James interviews David Rogers, Executive Director of ACLU of Oregon, about his new report “A Peek Behind The Curtain: Shining Some Light on District Attorney Policies in Oregon” and promotes a current bill in the Oregon Senate, HB 3224, that requires every district at... Read more

Alternatives To Coercion

Airs at: Sun, 05/12/2019 at 12:00am - 12:30am

Produced for: Century Of Lies

This week on Century of Lies, we talk to Lindsay LaSalle with the Drug Policy Alliance about harm reduction, alternatives to coercion, and the DPA's upcoming conference in San Francisco May 16 and 17; and with Teressa Raiford, a community organizer, social justice activist,... Read more

Women Talking

Airs at: Thu, 06/27/2019 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Produced for: Between The Covers

“One of the first great novels of the year... In a narrative so sharp it could draw blood, Miriam Toews' Women Talking asks an immense, weighty question: How do women who have lived their entire lives in a society that severely limits their agency act when suddenly needi... Read more

Buscando America on 05/07/19

Airs at: Tue, 05/07/2019 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Produced for: Buscando America

Escucha el comunicado que lanzó el CNI, CIG y EZLN ante el secuestro y asesinato de compañeros del Concejo Indígena y Popular de Guerrero. Alex Mensing de la organización de Pueblos sin Fronteras nos ofrece una actualización sobre lo que sucede en la frontera de México con... Read more

Protesting Border Patrol at U. Arizona

Airs at: Mon, 05/06/2019 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

Jan Haaken talks with Marianna Coles-Curtis, a poet and organizer, about a recent court victory for immigration activists on the University of Arizona campus, where activism led to trumped-up charges being dropped against students protesting the Border Patrol. Read more

Supporting Portland Parks and Recreation

Airs at: Mon, 05/06/2019 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

Bill Resnick talks with Christina Harris, SEIU organizer for Portland Park and Recreation workers, on the importance of city parks and community centers, and the absurdity of such a wealthy city not spending the resources it has on the well-being of its residents. There... Read more

Oregon Teachers Walk Out May 8

Airs at: Mon, 05/06/2019 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

Bill Resnick talks with Elizabeth Theil, vice-president of the Portland Association of Teachers, on the state-wide teachers’ walkout Wednesday, May 8th, to protest chronic underfunding and demand adequate resources. Local actions in Portland begin at 8:30 am and converge... Read more