Poetry

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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

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

The Monday Sampler

Airs at: Mon, 10/17/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The Monday Sampler
Performing in the studio today will be Oregon Kotokai. We'll also be joined in the air room by the author  of "Death Confetti" Jennifer Robin. Who will tell us about her upcoming performance on Oct 20th. And we'll be GIVING AWAY TICKETS to Blind Pilot's show at the Crystal ... Read more

The Modern Maya on Folkways and on National Indigenous Institute

Airs at: Mon, 10/03/2016 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Produced for:  A Different Nature
Spiritual indigenous music from Mexico. Some of these documents were recorded by Henrietta Urchenko and Laura Boulton. Originally released in the Folkways Records label, and later re-issued by Mississippi Records, along with some recordings by the Indigenous National Instit... Read more

Poetry and Everything

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Interview with Duane Poncy and Patricia J. McLean

Airs at: Mon, 09/26/2016 at 10:00pm - 11:00pm
Produced for:  Poetry and Everything
Duane Poncy & Patricia J. McLean write poetry and fiction here in Portland, where they live in the Milepost5 arts community. McLean's writing - poetry, short stories, and non-fiction prose - has appeared in various publications, including Windfall, The Lake, Panache, Trill... Read more

Carrie Newcomer, The Beautiful Not Yet

Airs at: Sun, 09/18/2016 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Progressive Spirit
Carrie Newcomer is a songwriter, recording artist, performer, and educator. She has released 15 albums. She was on Progressive Spirit when it was called Religion For Life a couple of years ago when her album "A Permeable Life" and its companion book, "A Permeable Life: Poem... Read more

Protest and Song with Jaffe and Newcomer

Airs at: Fri, 09/16/2016 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Beloved Community
The Beloved Community is a new 60 minute show that airs every second Friday from 9 to 10 a.m. on 90.7 KBOO/Portland. On the Beloved Community we address the philosophical and spiritual foundations for non-violence, activism, political engagement and peace building. We also... Read more

Gilli Smyth

Airs at: Fri, 09/09/2016 at 10:00pm - Sat, 09/10/2016 at 12:00am
Produced for:  La Ruleta
Magical moon witch visionary, humble and powerful poetress, holy mistress, enchanting soul and enveloping spirit, the core of Gong, the half apple, half orange, pineapple, banana dreamer. Endless words cannot describe this woman, a genius on her own terms, who left this co... Read more