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Old Mole Variety Hour for May 26, 2025

Airs at: Mon, 05/26/2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
On this week's show, hosted by Desiree Hellegers, we bring you: Genocide in Gaza: On May 2, 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concluded public hearings into what Israel’s obligations are regarding allowing United Nations agencies to work in the Palestinian ... Read more

Craig Thompson - Ginseng Roots

Airs at: Thu, 05/22/2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Produced for:  Words and Pictures
  Craig Thompson burst onto the comics scene in 2003 with his graphic memoir Blankets, which won multiple Harvey, Eisner, and Ignatz awards.  Blankets was followed up by the travelogue Carnet de Voyage, and the graphic novels Habibi and Space Dumplins. Now, Craig is ba... Read more

Zenith Gets Its Hearing

Airs at: Mon, 05/26/2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Produced for:  Locus Focus
On May 12, The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality held a public hearing, where over 300 people testified against DEQ approving Zenith Energy’s draft Air Contaminant Discharge Permit. This is the last permit Zenith needs to expand its dangerous fuel facility in No... Read more

BLM History

Produced for:  Radiozine
First, Elizaha talks about Martin Luther King JR and his life's work. We discuss the impact of MLK's death on America.  Next, Gabby talks about the celebration of Black History Month. Gabby emphasizes the need to come together and lift each other up rather than bring ea... Read more

Pink Tiger Games Brings the Positivity

Airs at: Tue, 05/20/2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Produced for:  Winner's Bias
James and Nate chat with Amy Baio of Portland-based Pink Tiger Games. We talk about how she got her first game design, making the prototype and knowing when to stop,  connecting with artists, and making "sweet, kind games to connect people." Amy will be launching a Kicks... Read more

News In Depth on 05/13/25

Airs at: Tue, 05/13/2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Produced for:  News In Depth
  On this edition of KBOO News in Depth:  KBOO's Lexus Ponce interviews nurse practitioner Martha Beach about how people with serious medical conditions can prepare in the face of more frequent emergencies like wildfires.  Then, KBOO Reporter Onyx speaks with Tom Connin... Read more

Malcolm Chaddock In Memoriam

Airs at: Mon, 05/19/2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
  Desiree Hellegers speaks with long time Portland Veterans for Peace organizer Dan Shea, and we hear audio of VFP organizer Mike Hastie at Chaddock's April memorial service,  as they reflect on the deep commitment to peace and justice that animated Chaddock's wide-rang... Read more

A 'Cinderella' story: Jefferson High School puts on its first musical in 20 years

Airs at: Thu, 05/08/2025 at 5:15pm
Produced for:  Evening News
  Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical ‘Cinderella’ has two iconic versions, the 1957 movie starring Julie Andrews, and the 1997 version starring Brandy and Whitney Houston. Portland's Jefferson High School is adding its contribution to that tradition, with an on-stage ad... Read more

Strengthening Young People, the Family, and Society

Airs at: Wed, 05/07/2025 at 12:00am - 12:30am
Produced for:  Century Of Lies
On this edition of Century: Strengthening Young People, the Family, and Society. Surviving political and environmental crises is challenging for everyone but particularly for young people. Addressing these challenges requires a comprehensive approach that combines evide... Read more

Brickhouse Games Returns!

Airs at: Tue, 05/06/2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Produced for:  Winner's Bias
Rick and Mary Hou of Brickhouse games come back after the release of their game, Northwest, to discuss the trials and tribulations of fulfilling a crowd-funding campaign, the expansion to Northwest, and launching a new campaign in the world of Trump's tariffs. Read more