Government/Politics

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Capitalism and Climate Change

Airs at: Mon, 08/26/2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
In order to prevent climate catastrophe of unimaginable proportions, global leaders have looked to market forces to effect the transition from fossil fuel to renewable energy. But market forces, argues economist Marty Hart-Landsberg, aren’t working. Hart-Landsberg looks bac... Read more

Old Mole Variety Hour for August 26, 2024

Airs at: Mon, 08/26/2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
  Patricia Kullberg hosts this episode of the Old Mole, which includes the following segments: Justice and Palestine: On July 19, 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued its opinion that Israel’s occupation and annexation of the Palestinian territories are u... Read more

A Look Back at Seattle Hempfest

Airs at: Wed, 08/21/2024 at 12:00am - 12:30am
Produced for:  Century Of Lies
This week on Century of Lies: A Look Back At Seattle Hempfest. In August 1991, a group of weed activists and freedom lovers gathered in Volunteer Park in Seattle, Washington for the Washington Hemp Expo. From these modest beginnings grew the largest protestival in the world... Read more

Wolves: Victims, Not Villains

Airs at: Fri, 08/23/2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Produced for:  Voices for the Animals
  Back in February a Wyoming man named Cody Roberts deliberately ran over a wolf in his snowmobile, traumatically injuring the animal. Instead of immediately putting the wolf out of its misery, he taped its mouth shut and posed for pictures with it. He then dragged the poo... Read more

Petroleum 238

Airs at: Mon, 09/02/2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Produced for:  Locus Focus
A little known fact about oil and gas drilling is that a lot more comes up from the depths of the earth than just oil or gas. Much of this waste is toxic and radioactive. And the fracking boom has only worsened the problem. On this episode of Locus Focus we talk with Justin... Read more

Running On Air Episode 0: Introduction

Airs at: Fri, 08/16/2024 at 9:00am - 9:15am
Produced for:  Running On Air
  Welcome to Running On Air, KBOO's daily radio roundtable conversation with the people running to represent Portland. This episode explains what the show will be like and why we think its important to create. Learn a little about the history of Portland's government struc... Read more

Old Mole Variety Hour for August 19, 2024

Airs at: Mon, 08/19/2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
As colleges and universities gear up for Fall term, in this week's episode of Old Mole Variety Hour, Desiree Hellegers hosts as we rebroadcast an episode on "Repressing Opposition to Israel" from KPFA/Pacifica's show Against the Grain. The April 17 show homes in on "U.S. hi... Read more

Global Citizen International Digest with Prof. Mel Gurtov

Airs at: Thu, 08/15/2024 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Produced for:  Evening News
In this episode: Anti-right protests in the UK; the chips war with China; US bases on the Middle East, and more. Read more

Our first treaty: Jacqueline Keeler interviews Columbia Riverkeeper’s Board President Emily Washines

Airs at: Wed, 08/14/2024 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Wednesday Talk Radio
  Today's guest, Emily Washines, MPA and scholar, is an enrolled Yakama Nation tribal member with Cree and Skokomish lineage. Her blog, Native Friends, focuses on history and culture.  On the Board of Columbia Riverkeeper, she has been Board President since 2022. Building ... Read more

In Their Own Words

Airs at: Mon, 08/12/2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Produced for:  Prison Pipeline
On this edition of Prison Pipeline: In Their Own Words. Advocates nationwide are using remote communications technologies, which have become more widespread since the pandemic, to help people in prisons testify before legislative committee hearings, public commissions, and ... Read more