Housing/Homelessness

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The Dream Under Siege

Airs at: Fri, 01/13/2017 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Produced for:  Beloved Community
53 years ago, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., delivered his famous speech, "I Have A Dream."  What has happened to the dream of a Beloved Community?   Host John Shuck speaks with three activists who have a proven track record on social change about King's dream and how it ... Read more

Are Local Law Enforcement Agencies Closing Ranks?

Airs at: Thu, 01/05/2017 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
  JoAnn discusses a proposal to combine the Multnomah County Sheriffs and Portland Police Bureau under the authority of the Multnomah County Sheriff’s office.  She'll review the report on Multnomah County Jails that came out late last year.  Also a discussion of the last t... Read more

Assembling a Rebel City

Airs at: Mon, 12/26/2016 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
  Laurie Mercier talks with activist, educator, organizer Hyung Nam about municipal activism, rebel cities, the Portland Assembly, and other local actions to empower us and improve our lives. Read more

The Cultural Legacy of the Black Panther Party

Airs at: Mon, 12/12/2016 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Produced for:  Radiozine
  Fifty years ago, the United States was in a period of tremendous social upheaval and cultural change. The Civil Rights Movement led by Dr. Martin Luther King had resulted in new federal legislation outlawing discriminatory laws, but police brutality and economic inequali... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 12/08/16

Airs at: Thu, 12/08/2016 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
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Portland Police: Sworn to Protect - Dedicated to Serve

Airs at: Mon, 12/12/2016 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  More Talk Radio
  From a secret gang list to a highly visible show of force in response to contentious public contract negotiations, the Portland Police are once again in the spotlight for thier reaction to recent citizen protests.  Host Cecil and Celeste discuss the complicated history ... Read more

Andre Middleton interviews Cole Merkel and Joseph Glode about engaging the houseless community in telling their stories with art.

Airs at: Tue, 11/29/2016 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Produced for:  Art Focus
Cole Merkel is the Vendor Program Director at Street Roots. Cole Merkel moved to Portland in 2010 to be a Jesuit Volunteer, first at Operation Nightwatch, then at Street Roots. He was hired by SR the day his JV term ended and now oversees all aspect of the vendor program as... Read more

Chloe Eudaly and Margot Black - Housing Justice Forum

Airs at: Thu, 11/17/2016 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Produced for:  Beloved Community
  How we deal with the epidemic of want and homelessness in our country is one of the most vital social and ethical issues of our time.  This series of forums are an opportunity for the entire community to learn, share stories, build coalitions, and organize for housing ju... Read more

Right 2 Survive PDX on Voices From the Edge

Airs at: Thu, 11/17/2016 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
  Jo Ann interviews Ibrahim Mubarak from Right to Survive on the status of their relocation and the City of Portland's plans to assist with the effort. Read more

Andre Middleton Interviews Cornelius Swart about his film Priced Out

Airs at: Tue, 11/15/2016 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Produced for:  Art Focus
Swart co-produced the first film, Northeast Passage, with Spencer Wolf. Since then Swart has established himself as a reporter with a deep knowledge of the community. He published a community newspaper and hyperlocal website that covered St. Johns, North, and Northeast Port... Read more