Locus Focus

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Every Monday from 10:00am to 11:00am.


 

A weekly conversation about our place on the planet. Locus Focus host Barbara Bernstein talks with local, regional and national experts, activists and policy makers about climate change, food policy, land use, salmon restoration, forest management and all the other things that matter in our environment.

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Chuck Collins on the Stimulus Package

Airs at: Tue, 02/17/2009 at 12:00am
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Required reading for today's broadcast:  EconomicMeltDownFunnies.org... President Obama has just signed a 787 billion dollar stimulus package into law. So what does it all mean and what can we hope for? Locus Focus Resident Economist Chuck Collins joins Locus Focus host Barb... Read more

Locus Focus

Airs at: Wed, 02/11/2009 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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This week the news is about Obama's economic stimulus package passing the Senate and about to be enacted into law. Last week it was about Tom Daschel, Obama's nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services, having to withdraw his name because of his problems with the... Read more

What are the links between economic stimulus and health care?

Airs at: Tue, 02/10/2009 at 12:00am
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This week the news is about Obama's economic stimulus package passing the Senate and about to be enacted into law. Last week it was about Tom Daschel, Obama's nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services, having to withdraw his name because of his problems with the... Read more

Locus Focus

Airs at: Wed, 02/04/2009 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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  Locus Focus host Barbara Bernstein talks with John Cavanagh with the Institute for Policy Studies about the ins and outs of Barack Obama's economic stimulus package. What is progressive about the proposal, where could it go further and why does it upset the Republicans so... Read more

John Cavanagh on the Stimulus Package

Airs at: Tue, 02/03/2009 at 12:00am
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Locus Focus host Barbara Bernstein talks with John Cavanagh with the Institute for Policy Studies about the ins and outs of Barack Obama's economic stimulus package.  What is progressive about the proposal, where could it go further and why does it upset the Republicans so ... Read more

Locus Focus

Airs at: Wed, 01/28/2009 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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The Sellwood Bridge is in desperate need of repair or replacement. After a long process, a final decision is due soon on a new bridge's alignment and design. In recent weeks this process has become contentious because two groups are being pitted against one another. A group... Read more

The Sellwood Bridge Project

Airs at: Tue, 01/27/2009 at 12:00am
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The Sellwood Bridge is in desperate need of repair or replacement. After a long process, a final decision is due soon on a new bridge's alignment and design. In recent weeks this process has become contentious because two groups are being pitted against one another. A group... Read more

Locus Focus

Airs at: Wed, 01/21/2009 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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The day after Barack Obama's historic inauguration as president of the United States we'll look at how much has changed in the United States and what still needs to change in the days, months and years ahead. Locus Focus host Barbara Bernstein is joined by guests John Cavan... Read more

Holding Obama's Feet to the Fire

Airs at: Tue, 01/20/2009 at 12:00am
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The day after Barack Obama's historic inauguration as president of the United States we'll look at how much has changed in the United States and what still needs to change in the days, months and years ahead. Locus Focus host Barbara Bernstein is joined by guests John Cavana... Read more

Locus Focus

Airs at: Wed, 01/14/2009 at 8:00am - 9:00am
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A look back at the worst 8 years of our life and a look ahead into what we hope will be a better future. Guest Barbara Dudley and Locus Focus host Barbara Bernstein explore several themes as we we look forward to Barack Obama's inauguration next week: What are you looking f... Read more