Arts/Culture

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Fitting-in (rebroadcast)

Airs at: Fri, 10/28/2016 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Produced for:  Pacific Underground
This month we're bringing you something from our archives, from all the way back in February 2016. In this month’s episode of Pacific Underground, we address the topic of fitting-in. We interview Albert Nguyen about his experience of growing up in Minnesota and being an art... Read more

Veterans & the Criminal Justice System

Airs at: Mon, 11/07/2016 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Produced for:  Prison Pipeline
As we honor those who served in the U.S. military this Veterans Day, we also remember those serving time in our jails and prisons.  Oregon has among the highest rates of incarcerated veterans in the nation.  Karen James hosts a special discussion about veterans and the crim... Read more

The Underground: AHHHH!!!! Or Ah… The Strangely philosophical Halloween Show

Airs at: Wed, 10/26/2016 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Produced for:  The Underground
is it AHHHH!!!! like scary, or Ah.., like I understand! or OAHIUGIOUHOTOAHHH like it's halloween!? Read more

Ball of Confusion (Election?! Edition)

Airs at: Fri, 11/04/2016 at 12:00am - 3:00am
  Temptations sing: "One, two, one, two, three, four, ow People moving out, people moving in Why, because of the color of their skin Run, run, run but you sure can't hide An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth Vote for me and I'll set you free   Rap on, brother, rap on ... Read more

Dolce Vita Confidential

Airs at: Thu, 10/27/2016 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Produced for:  The Film Show
  Film writer Shawn Levy sits down with Jenn Chavez to tell behind-the-scenes stories of the classic Italian film studios, as collected in his newest book Dolce Vita Confidential: Fellini, Loren, Pucci, Paparazzi, and the Swinging High Life of 1950s Rome. Then, S.W. Conse... Read more

David Galston, God's Human Future

Airs at: Sat, 10/22/2016 at 11:00pm
Produced for:  Progressive Spirit
David Galston is a university chaplain, adjunct professor of philosophy at Brock University in St. Catherine’s, Ontario, Academic Director at Westar Institute, and speaker at the Quest Learning Centre. David was on Progressive Spirit about three years ago. We discussed his ... Read more

"Hir" at Defunkt Theatre

Airs at: Tue, 10/25/2016 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Produced for:  Stage and Studio
For their 17th season Defunkt Theatre kicks things off with "Hir" by Taylor Mac. Join James Dixon as he welcomes director Andrew Klaus-Vineyard and cast members Jim Vadalla and Paige McKinney as we discuss the show and Defunkt Theatre's upcoming season. (Production photos ... Read more

Can Having Sex Too Soon Complicate A Relationship?

Airs at: Sat, 10/22/2016 at 6:15pm - Thu, 10/27/2016 at 6:15pm
Produced for:  This Is How We See It
Can having sex too soon complicate a relationship? When should parents talk to their children about sex? Join us as we talk about these topics and more! Read more

An Interview with Judith Barrington

Airs at: Mon, 10/24/2016 at 10:00pm - 11:00pm
Produced for:  Poetry and Everything
Born and raised in England, Judith Barrington has lived in Portland, Oregon since 1976.  She is the author of four poetry collections, two poetry chapbooks, a prizewinning memoir, and a book about writing memoir. Her work is in many anthologies and literary journals, in pri... Read more

Preview of Wordstock, Portland's Book Festival

Airs at: Thu, 10/20/2016 at 11:45am - 12:00pm
Produced for:  Between The Covers
  Host Kathleen Stephenson speaks with Andrew Proctor, Executive Director of Literary Arts and Amanda Bullock, Wordstock Festival Director about Wordstock: Portland’s Book Festival, which will be held at the Portland Art Museum and at venues in the surrounding South Park B... Read more