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It’s springtime, and we are surrounded by blossoms, the rivers and creeks are flowing with rainwater and snowmelt, and the trees are leafing out to catch the sunlight. This episode of Folk Espresso features songs and tunes of forest, flowers, and flowing water. Local and... Read more

In 1980, Oregonians passed a ballot measure prohibiting the siting of any new nuclear power plants until there is an operating federal repository for high-level nuclear waste. The law also requires a vote before any future nuclear facility is approved. Forty years later sti... Read more

On today's show we bring back the high rocketing adventures in the far reaches of space with Commander Corey and The Space Patrol! In this instalment the Commander and Cadet Happy confront The Queen of Space! We will also feature a couple of film reviews as Jeff Godsel, fro... Read more

Join us in a conversation with Greg Meyers, Amy Silvia, and Veronica Green as we talk about the challenges of their jobs and their fight with Portland Public Schools for the compensation and working conditions that they deserve. Read more

The Washington state Supreme Court recently invalidated that state’s laws against simple personal possession of controlled substances. Simple possession had been a felony in Washington, regardless of whether the individual knew that they were in possession. The decision in ... Read more

Host Glen Andresen is joined by Jim Gilbert to talk about dividing rhubarb, planting bareroot and container plants, transplanting onions, the importance of weeding…and believe it or not, hand pollination!  As always, we'll have a new Plant of the Month (rhubarb…and "The One... Read more

Film at 11 takes a look at Bertrand Tavernier's Journeys Through French Cinema, now out on a Cohen Media Group Blu-Ray, while Jeff Godsill considers Val Lewton and Jacques Tourneur's  Cat People, Matthew of KBOO's Gremlin Time takes on xxxxx, and in the book corner, two BFI... Read more

Earth Day is approaching and on this Friday's extended edition of "Movin' On" music for and about the environment will be featured. Along with others, you will be able to hear artists like the duo Magpie, Pete Seeger, Tish Hinojosa, Bill Staines, Peter Rowan and selections ... Read more

  Imago Theatre and KBOO Community Radio are excited to announce a multi-production radio theater series for 2021. First up is The Strange Case of Nick M. by Drew Pisarra, premiering on May 3 at 10PM on KBOO. Audiences can tune in on 90.7fm in Portland, 91.9fm in Hood Rive... Read more