Women

A Pediatrician Explores the Science, the History and the Wonder of Childbirth

Airs at: Sun, 08/16/2009 at 5:00pm

Produced for: Healthwatch

A Pediatrician Explores the Science, the History and the Wonder of Childbirth Hosted by: Dr. David Naimon Dr. Mark Sloan discusses his book "Birth Day: A Pediatrician Explores the Science, the History, and the Wonder of Childbirth" Read more

Mary Shomon and "The Menopause Thyroid Solution: Overcome Menopause by Solving Your Hidden Thyroid Problems."

Airs at: Sun, 08/09/2009 at 5:00pm

Produced for: Healthwatch

The Menopause Thyroid Solution Hosted by: Dr. David Naimon New York Times bestselling author and national recognized patient advocate Mary Shomon discusses her new book "The Menopause Thyroid Solution: Overcome Menopause by Solving Your Hidden Thyroid Problems." Read more

Can talking about race make a difference?

Airs at: Wed, 08/05/2009 at 5:00pm

Produced for: Voices from the Edge

Last month, President Obama sat down over beers with a Cambridge cop and a Harvard professor to talk about an ugly incident that brought home how deep racial tensions still run in our nation. The president saw the arrest of Henry Louis Gates, Jr. by Sgt. James Crowly as a "... Read more

The State of Black Oregon

Airs at: Wed, 08/05/2009 at 5:00pm

Produced for: Voices from the Edge

The State of Black Oregon was published earlier this month by the Urban League of Portland. The report contains a stark inventory of statistics that show a persistent gap in living standards between black and white Oregonians – a gap that is growing wider as a result of... Read more

Decriminalization of gay sex in India and it's effects on South Asian LGBTQs in the U.S.

Airs at: Thu, 08/06/2009 at 5:00pm

Produced for: APA Compass

This month, APA Compass tackled the topic of homeland politics and how it effects Asian Pacific Americans. To look at it through a very specific issue, APA Compass member Priya Kandaswamy spoke to Dr. Svati Shah and author Minal Hajratwala about the recent decriminalization... Read more

Voices not heard in the mainstream

Airs at: Mon, 08/10/2009 at 5:00pm

Produced for: Out Loud

Out Loud frequently focuses on voices from the Portland metro area. Tonight Carla talks with folks from outside the metro area. Tune in to hear from Umatilla Morrow Alternatives, a human dignity group working towards equal rights for all minorities in Eastern Oregon. Carla ... Read more

The July 27 Old Mole Variety Hour

Airs at: Sun, 07/26/2009 at 5:00pm

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

This edition of the Old Mole is hosted by Tom Becker (pictured here), and its topics include the global politics of climate change, the history and role of Bitch Magazine, the right to be irate when being arrested, healthcare workers' fight for their own union, and a set of... Read more

About Bitch Magazine

Airs at: Sun, 07/26/2009 at 5:00pm

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

The Old Mole's Denise Morris talks with two leading lights of Bitch Magazine -- Julie Falk, executive director, and Andi Zeisler, co-founder and editor. Bitch is "a feminist response to pop culture"-- both critical and appreciative. They discuss the history and the ro... Read more

Seattle fans buy women's pro-basketball team

Airs at: Thu, 07/23/2009 at 5:00pm

Produced for: Bread and Roses

When owners threatened to sell Seattle's women's professional (WNBA) basektball team to Oklahoma, fans rallied to keep the team. Former season ticket holder, now new owner, Dawn Trudeau shares how a community saved the Seattle Storm, the remaining women's pro-basektball tea... Read more

Book Mole: "Of Cats and Men"

Airs at: Sun, 07/26/2009 at 5:00pm

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

Book Mole Larry Bowlden reviews Nina de Gramont's collection of short stories that, in spite of the title, are really about women, men, and cats, in that order. Read more