Science/Technology

News In Depth: John DeVoe from WaterWatch of Oregon on Data Centers and Water Usage in The Dalles

Airs at: Tue, 03/03/2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Produced for News In Depth
  On this edition of KBOO News in Depth:  KBOO's Rachael Garcia speaks with John DeVoe from WaterWatch of Oregon about the impact of the data center industry on Oregon water resources, and the Congressional action to give The Dalles more of the Mt. Hood National Forest ... Read more

News In Depth: Kotek Convenes Data Center Advisory Committee, and How Podcasters Influence Elections

Airs at: Mon, 03/02/2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Produced for News In Depth
  On this edition of KBOO News in Depth:  The Oregon Data Center Advisory Committee was created by Governor Tina Kotek in January, to come up with policy and regulatory recommendations for data centers. How the state should balance economic opportunities with negative ... Read more

The Glories of Willamette Falls

Airs at: Mon, 02/16/2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Produced for Locus Focus
The largest waterfall in North America is Niagara Falls, a world renowned tourist attraction with spectacular views from many angles. The second largest falls is Willamette Falls, 16 miles south of Portland, Oregon, which was one of the most significant cultural and food... Read more

News In Depth: Portland City Council Considers New Rules for Autonomous Vehicles

Airs at: Mon, 02/09/2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Produced for News In Depth
  On this edition of KBOO News in Depth:  Autonomous Vehicles (AVs), could be coming to Oregon sometime soon. State lawmakers heard a bill on Monday that would allow AVs to operate in the state, including companies that offer robo-taxis, like Waymo and Tesla. The bill ... Read more

Media and art we like

Airs at: Fri, 01/30/2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Produced for Radiozine
First, Clark talks about different styles of dances. Then, Kiyan describes his favorite and least favorite characters in Superman. Finally, Em discusses why the TV show Stranger Things is meaningful to her.  Read more

Making Nonfiction Comics

Airs at: Thu, 12/11/2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Produced for Words and Pictures
  Comics journalism is a fairly new medium.  Many attribute its origin to the work of Portland native and Palestine author Joe Sacco.  Now, two comics artists have compiled their experiences with comics journalism into a how-to book: Making Nonfiction Comics. Eleri Har... Read more

The Alphabet of Happiness

Airs at: Sun, 12/07/2025 at 8:30am - 9:00am
Produced for Pathways
Klaudia Mitura is an occupational therapist and author of the new book, The Alphabet of Happiness: Create More Happiness at Work, in Relationships, and in Your Own Skin. She is also the creator and host of the award-winning podcast, The Happiness Challenge.  Host Donald... Read more

The Digital Rhythm Revolution

The Digital Rhythm Revolution Episodes play every 5th Sunday ( March, May, Aug, and Nov), 7-8p     Things are changing. Let's lean into the unknown.   Heavy Techno chops, Off-Kilter Beats, Spacious Dub, Static.       Read more

The sound of Squad Goals

Airs at: Fri, 11/28/2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Produced for Radiozine
Kiyan hosts this month's episode of Squad Goals featuring selected songs that we like to listen to! Read more

Famous people, dancing, movies, and date night

Airs at: Fri, 10/31/2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Produced for Radiozine
This episode is hosted by Stephanie. First, we hear Kiyan talk about the new Superman movie. Then, Nena shares her thoughts on Dave and Busters as a date location. After that, Em speaks about actor Malachai Barton. Finally, Clark gives a history on the Wobble Dance. Read more