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Norm Stamper on How to Fix America's Police

Airs at: Wed, 08/03/2016 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Produced for:  Political Perspectives
  Dave Mazza talks with former Seattle Police Chief Norm Stamper about his latest book, "Protect and Serve: How to Fix America's Police." Stamper gives an insider look at how racism and violence is perpetuated in cop culture. And he offers radical solutions replacing today... Read more

This Side of Freedom

Airs at: Mon, 08/01/2016 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Produced for:  Prison Pipeline
This week on Prison Pipeline, host Doug McVay interviews Anthony Papa. Mr. Papa is an artist, writer, freedom fighter, noted advocate against the war on drugs and co-founder of the Mothers of the New York Disappeared. Mr. Papa’s stinging opinion pieces about the drug war ha... Read more

Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor – Black Lives Matter

Airs at: Tue, 07/26/2016 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Produced for:  Alternative Radio
  Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor is assistant professor in the department of African American Studies at Princeton University. Her articles appear in CounterPunch, In These Times, Black Agenda Report, Jacobin, International Socialist Review and The Guardian. She is the author of ... Read more

“The Numbers,” Portland’s Forgotten East Side

Airs at: Wed, 07/27/2016 at 9:00am - 10:00am
  This Live episode of Profiles explores the history of East Portland, as well as the impact of the current gentrification process on communities of color in "the Numbers" and highlights the creative efforts of residents to foster East Portland as a place where neighborhoo... Read more

LIVE State Profiling Legislation

Adrien Speaks on racial profiling from state police Read more

Arrest of a Man after He Posts the Cell Phone Video of Alton Sterling's Police Killing

Airs at: Wed, 07/13/2016 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Produced for:  Flashpoints
Today on Flashpoints: Baton Rouge police cuff, shakle and arrest Chris LeDay and jail him overnight for unpaid traffic fines, soon after he posts the cell phone video of Alton Sterling's close range murder. And we'll speak to an attorney and an activist about the ongoing la... Read more

Black Lives Matter

Airs at: Tue, 07/12/2016 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Host Joe Uris speaks with Theressa Raiford of Black Lives Matter about the recent police killings of black men in Louisiana, Minnesota and other areas of the country. He asks what needs to happen to change this pattern? Read more

Murders of People of Color in the U.S. and the Worker's Law in France

Airs at: Fri, 07/08/2016 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Produced for:  Flashpoints
  Today on Flashpoints: Guest host Kevin Pena invited special guest, Cephus "Uncle Bobby" Johnson, Oscar Grant's uncle, to join him to discuss the ongoing murder of people of color by police forces across the US. He also speaks with a journalist in France about the so call... Read more

Killings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile Prompt Portland Protest

Airs at: Thu, 07/07/2016 at 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Produced for:  Evening News
There was a protest over the shooting of Alton Sterling yesterday at Pioneer Courthouse Square, and another demonstration is being held there tonight in the wake of the killing of Philando Castile, at 7 PM. It is being organized by Don’t Shoot Portland, whose name refers to... Read more

Amy Goodman Speaking on "Democracy Now!: Twenty Years Covering the Movements Changing America"

Airs at: Thu, 07/14/2016 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Amy Goodman gave a moving and inspiring talk on "Democracy Now!: Twenty Years Covering the Movements Changing America"  at the Aladdin Theater on May 8th. Her sold out event was a benefit for KBOO Community Radio and Street Roots. Hear this powerful talk as part of special ... Read more