Activism

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Oregon Politics and Climate

Airs at: Mon, 08/20/2018 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

Desiree Hellegers interviews fossil fuel activist Bonnie McKinley about the global climate implications of the Oregon governor's election. She also speaks with Shawn Fleek of OPAL Environmental Justice about the Oregon Just Transition's upcoming event, "Rise for Climate,... Read more

On the Brink of Everything: A Conversation with Parker Palmer

Airs at: Tue, 08/21/2018 at 12:00am

Produced for: Progressive Spirit

Parker J. Palmer, Founder and Senior Partner Emeritus of the Center for Courage & Renewal, is a world-renowned writer, speaker and activist who focuses on issues in education, community, leadership, spirituality and social change. He has reached millions worldwide throug... Read more

Moral Imperatives: Chris Hedges

Airs at: Tue, 08/21/2018 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Alternative Radio

What are individuals to do when faced with a moral imperative? And society at large? Philosophers since ancient times have been wrestling with this question as it involves issues of ethics and conscience. When we see an injustice do we remain passive and silent or do we ... Read more

From the Ghetto to the Throne

Airs at: Fri, 08/31/2018 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Produced for: Bread and Roses

An 8-year commitment where more than 50% was created in a matter of eight weeks, FROM THE GHETTO TO THE THRONE: ESCAPING MY OWN PRISON is Secret Bryant’s first release from a dual series of non-fiction that seeks to remind readers that no bad times last forever and show how... Read more

Seattle Hempfest 2018 Part One

Airs at: Sun, 08/19/2018 at 12:00am - 12:30am

Produced for: Century Of Lies

This week we come to you from Seattle Hempfest 2018, with exclusive live audio from the annual Hempfest VIP/Speakers Party and activism awards ceremony, featuring Ngaio Bealum, John Davis, Vivian McPeak, Danica Noble, Sunil Aggarwal, and Jeff Steinborn. Seattle Hempfest Read more

Countering "Unite the Right2" in Washington D.C.

Airs at: Mon, 08/20/2018 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Produced for: Radiozine

Unheard Voices Counter the 'Unite the Right2' Rally at the White House...What is Happening in Venezuela?...Headlines on Keystone XL, Children Still Snatched from their Parents, Young Climate Activists Challenge Dems WASHINGTON, DC, the belly of the beast of international... Read more

Activists seek to rein in gun violence

Airs at: Wed, 08/22/2018 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Produced for: Recovery Zone

The U.S. has less than 5% of the world’s population, but almost half the world's civilian-owned guns. We also have one of the highest rates of death by firearm in the developed world. Gun death rates in Oregon are even greater than the national averages, and most are sui... Read more

50th Anniversary of 1968

Airs at: Fri, 08/17/2018 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Produced for: Radiozine

On this edition of From The Vault, we Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Pacifica Radio Archives recordings from 1968. As part of our ongoing preservation and access program, The Pacifica Radio Archives identified some 100 of our most outstanding recordings from 1968.... Read more

Intersex Discussion

Airs at: Fri, 08/17/2018 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Produced for: Bread and Roses

Intersex human rights activist and local poet Laedi Monte brings the discussion of life, art, expression, and moving in the world to just be Read more

World War D

Airs at: Wed, 08/15/2018 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Produced for: Free Culture Radio

Our guest today is Michael Krawitz from Veterans for Medical Cannabis Access. Mike is a veteran of the US Air Force with a service-related disability. He’s a medical cannabis patient, an advocate and organizer both for veterans and for medical cannabis patients, and a longt... Read more