News In Depth: Oregon ArtsWatch Update and USAID Abandons Biodiversity Work

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Wed, 03/11/2026 - 5:30pm to 6:00pm

 

On this episode of KBOO News in Depth: 

Oregon ArtsWatch Executive Director joins KBOO's Althea Billings to discuss the latest arts news, including "Portland art organizations ask for unspent Arts Tax funds, more public support."

Then, KBOO's Nate Davis interviews journalist Michelle Nijhaus about her latest story for bioGraphic, "The Future of Conservation Without U.S. Aid."

The dismantling of USAID left organizations in Africa, Asia, and beyond without funding to protect wildlife from poaching or monitor at-risk habitat.

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    5:07
    Artist
    Daryl Hall
    Song
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    Album
    3 Hearts In The Happy Ending Machine
    Label
    SME
  • Time
    5:15
    Artist
    Billy Strayhorn
    Song
    Drawing Room Blues
    Album
    Miti: Duke Ellington
    Label
    BDMUSIC
  • Time
    5:43
    Artist
    Blue Dot Sessions
    Song
    Soothe
    Album
    Bodytonic
    Label
    Blue Dot Sessions
  • Time
    5:44
    Artist
    Squarepusher
    Song
    4001
    Album
    Ufabulum
    Label
    Warp Records
  • Time
    5:58
    Artist
    Miles Davis
    Song
    Nature Boy
    Album
    Usypianki 3 - Jazzowanki
    Label
    Prestige

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