Global Affairs

Nakba Day

Airs at: Wed, 05/15/2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
  Here at KBOO, we are acknowledging Nakba Day. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the mass displacement of Palestinians that occurred during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war, known as the "Nakba", or "Catastrophe". The anniversary puts the spotlight on one of the world’s... Read more

Global Citizen International Digest with Prof. Mel Gurtov

Airs at: Thu, 02/26/2026 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Produced for:  Evening News
Main stories in this episode: Two defeats for Trump's tariffs; Trump to discuss Taiwan with Xi Jinping; US to set up own global health system Read more

The Global Citizen - Prof. Mel Gurtov

Airs at: Tue, 02/24/2026 at 5:15pm - 5:30pm
Produced for:  Evening News
"Trumped by Tariffs": the Supreme Court's decision on Trump's emergency tariffs. Read more

A Dictator is Brought to Justice

Airs at: Wed, 02/25/2026 at 12:00am - 12:30am
Produced for:  Century Of Lies
On this edition of Century: A Dictator is Brought to Justice. The former dictator the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, is finally facing trial for his crimes at The International Criminal Court at The Hague. Hearings began February 23. This week on Century we’ll hear part of... Read more

News In Depth: Oregon Could Unlink from Some Federal Tax Cuts, and the Global Citizen International Digest

Airs at: Thu, 02/19/2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Produced for:  News In Depth
  On this edition of KBOO News in Depth:  KBOO's Althea Billings speaks with Daniel Hauser, Deputy Director at the Oregon Center for Public Policy about SB 1507, which would disconnect Oregon's tax code from a few of the tax breaks passed at the federal level last year... Read more

Global Citizen International Digest with Prof. Mel Gurtov

Airs at: Thu, 02/19/2026 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Produced for:  Evening News
Top stories in this episode: Trump undermines environmental regulations; US-Iran relations; US-Canada tariffs Read more

Venezuela and the Rule of Law

Airs at: Wed, 02/18/2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Produced for:  Free Culture Radio
On this edition of Free Culture Radio: Venezuela and the Rule of Law. In a blatant violation of international law, on January 3 the United States kidnapped Venezuelan head of state Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores and took them to New York, where they’re standing ... Read more

Global Citizen International Digest with Prof. Mel Gurtov

Airs at: Thu, 02/12/2026 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Produced for:  Evening News
Top stories in this episode: US-Israel disagreement on the West Bank; US dealing with Russia behind Ukraine's back; Trump-Xi talks summarized differently Read more

News In Depth: Cascade Festival of African Films, and the Global Citizen International Digest

Airs at: Thu, 02/12/2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Produced for:  News In Depth
  On this edition of KBOO News in Depth:  It's February, which in Portland means the Cascade Festival of African Films is showcasing works from African filmmakers all month long. KBOO's S.W Conser speaks with South African filmmaker Tara Moore, about her film "Legacy: ... Read more

The US-Israel Alliance

Airs at: Fri, 02/13/2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Produced for:  Radiozine
This Friday at 11am on Radiozine, on KBOO Community Radio 90.7 FM in Portland and streaming online at kboo.fm, we bring you a powerful panel discussion exploring The U.S.–Israel Alliance. Recorded live on January 15th at Fremont United Methodist Church, this timely conve... Read more