Special Programming: Public Affairs

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Here we feature episodes that feature incisive interviews, speeches, thoughts, opinion and convergences.

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Andrew Geller interviews Anuradha Mittal

Airs at: Mon, 06/23/2008 at 5:00pm
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News and Public Affairs Special on 06/20/08

Airs at: Fri, 06/20/2008 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
In celebration of KBOO's 40th anniversary, we bring you recordings from the KBOO archives - dating back to 1968.  Each weeknight at 6:00 - 7:00 pm from June 16th - 20th, we'll play some of these historic, rarely heard recordings.  Read more

News and Public Affairs Special on 06/19/08

Airs at: Thu, 06/19/2008 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
In celebration of KBOO's 40th anniversary, we bring you recordings from the KBOO archives - dating back to 1968.  Each weeknight at 6:00 - 7:00 pm from June 16th - 20th, we'll play some of these historic, rarely heard recordings. Read more

From Turban to Hajab: Voices of Women with Headcoverings

Airs at: Tue, 06/10/2008 at 5:00pm
      Listen to a montage of the voices and music of three Oregon women who wear headcoverings. Hear them talk about why they wear them, there spiritual meaning and even the role that fashion plays in there selection.   Read more

JFK and The Unspeakable; Why He Died and Why it Matters

Airs at: Mon, 06/09/2008 at 5:00pm
      James Douglass is the author of a powerful and meticulously documented new book that brings to the fore the central focus of Kennedy's presidency. This focus was his determination to pursue Peace, with Khrushchev, Castro and in Vietnam and he stood isolated in the Sec... Read more

News and Public Affairs Special on 06/02/08

Airs at: Mon, 06/02/2008 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Biodevastation Special A look at geological catastrophe and the world's food supply, a five-hour special. Read more

Planting Prosperity and Harvesting Health: Trade-offs and Sustainability in Our Regional Food System.

Airs at: Sun, 06/01/2008 at 5:00pm
The following program is from a panel discussion that took place at the day long conference titled “Planting Prosperity and Harvesting Health:  Trade-offs and Sustainability in Our Regional Food System.” The April conference focused on the recently released draft report from... Read more

Carol Adams, "The Sexual Politics of Food"

Airs at: Sun, 06/01/2008 at 5:00pm
Carol Adams is the author of "Sexual Politics of Meat." draws a correlation  between meat based diet and patriarchy.  Read more

Jim Hightower interview: "Jim Hightower interview"

Airs at: Sun, 06/01/2008 at 5:00pm
Jim Hightower interview What's happened to the family farm? Bankruptcies, broken hearts, families and homes destroyed, and suicides to name a few. This interview was facilitated by KBOO's Marliese Franklin, in an interview with radio personality Jim Hightower:   Read more

Ol Mole Interview - George Ritzer on the McDonalization of Society

Airs at: Sun, 06/01/2008 at 5:00pm
Since 1955 McDonald's has grown to over 31,000 outlets worldwide (2003).The central concepts employed in the fast-food industry have spread to all types of restaurants. Everything from pizza to lobster, from ice cream to bread, from alcohol to fried chicken and even the funer... Read more