Global Affairs

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Cartoonists in Afghanistan - Never-Before-Aired Stories

Airs at: Thu, 09/09/2021 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Produced for:  Words and Pictures
  In October of 2010, political cartoonists Ted Rall and Matt Bors joined S.W. Conser in the KBOO studios for a live interview about the unembedded fact-finding trip they took through Afghanistan two months earlier.  Due to time constraints, many of their additional storie... Read more

Morena Party holds direct action at Mexican Consulate in Woodburn

Airs at: Tue, 09/07/2021 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Produced for:  Evening News, News In Depth
  Farmworkers from Mexico and other parts of Central America gathered at the Mexican consulate in Woodburn, Oregon on Saturday. The crowd met representatives from Mexico’s Morena Party, who arrived at Portland International Airport earlier that day. The party had recently ... Read more

New podcast examines the experiences of American Muslims post 9/11

Airs at: Thu, 09/02/2021 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Produced for:  Evening News, News In Depth
  2021 marks two decades since 9/11, and the recent exit by American troops from Afghanistan seem to be the end of an era. But the true impact of 9/11 isn't limited to military intervention and occupation.  Rifelion Media, based in Portland, has produced a seven-part podca... Read more

The Gap: Humanitarian crisis in Lebanon and Back-to-School Jitters

Airs at: Fri, 09/03/2021 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  The Gap
  On this episode of the Gap, Tammy and Althea interview Hiba and Hayat, about their efforts to raise money to bring medications to Lebanon. Since the 'Beirut blast' in August of 2020 that killed 200, the country has not formed a government, and the economy has collapsed. ... Read more

Religious extremism from ISIS and the Taliban to the Proud Boys and Patriot Prayer

Airs at: Wed, 09/01/2021 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Wednesday Talk Radio
  Mark Juergensmeyer is an American sociologist specialized in global studies and religious studies, and a writer best known for his studies on comparative religion, religious violence, and global religion. He is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Sociology and Global Stu... Read more

The Gap: Media Misconceptions on Afghanistan and Changing Workplace Expectations in the Great Resignation

Airs at: Fri, 08/27/2021 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  The Gap
  On this episode of the Gap, Tammy and Althea interview Mike Duerr, a retired U.S. Army Officer who now works for the State Department. Mike was deployed in both Iraq and Afghanistan during the course of the U.S./NATO occupation and has insight into what Western media oft... Read more

Old Mole Variety Hour for August 30, 2021

Airs at: Mon, 08/30/2021 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
  The Old Mole Variety Hour is pleased to present Thirty Years in the Streets of Portland: The Activist Photography of Bette Lee. Follow the link to view a collection of Bette's photos with her reflections. sHell No Direct Action, 2015 Photo by Bette Lee Norm Diamond h... Read more

South American Report

Airs at: Mon, 08/30/2021 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
Luisa Martinez speaks to Austin Gonzalez about two important delegations he was part of on behalf of the Democratic Socialists of America or DSA. One to Peru as election observer and the second with Luisa, to Venezuela to attend El Congreso Bicentenario de los Pueblos del M... Read more

Conversation with Laura Eisenhower

Airs at: Fri, 08/27/2021 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Produced for:  Squirrels Know
Join Ender Black on a superb conversation with acclaimed researcher, global alchemist and medical and intuitive astrologist, Laura Eisenhower. She is an internationally acclaimed speaker who has presented her work worldwide, and she delves into the deepest, most hidden, mos... Read more

The Gap: Afghan Women Need Support and Making Sustainable Changes at Home

Airs at: Fri, 08/20/2021 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  The Gap
  On this episode of the Gap, Tammy and Althea start by discussing what the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan means for women and the gains in gender equality over the last 20 years. Despite the fact that the Taliban says they won't harm women or roll back their rights, many... Read more