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Digestive Health and the Microbiome

Airs at: Mon, 08/14/2017 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Produced for: Healthwatch

Gastroenterologist Dr. Robynne Chutkan speaks with Ellen Goldsmith about living a little more dirty and eating clean. With the prevalence of chronic afflictions like obesity, diabetes, food allergies, auto-immune disease, chronic fatigue, depression, acne & rosacea they... Read more

Oregon Wildfires State of Emergency Declared

Airs at: Thu, 08/03/2017 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Produced for: Evening News

It looks like the Canadian wildfires have lit a match into the pacific northwest. Governor Kate brown has declared a state of emergency here in Oregon on Wednesday due to,” the record breaking heat, continuing hot weather, and forecasts for thunderstorms." Multiple fires ... Read more

Mind Over Meds: Know When Drugs Are Necessary, When Alternatives Are Better with Dr. Andrew Weil

Airs at: Mon, 09/18/2017 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Produced for: Healthwatch

In Mind over Meds, bestselling author Dr. Andrew Weil alerts readers to the problem of overmedication, and outlines when medicine is necessary, and when it is not. Dr. Weil examines how we came to be so drastically overmedicated, presents science that proves drugs aren't... Read more

The Holy Crowley Hour, Or Two

Airs at: Mon, 07/31/2017 at 10:00pm - Tue, 08/01/2017 at 12:00am

Produced for: The Holy Crowley Hour

August is going to be a very hot month here in Portland! On tonight's show we do absolutely nothing to cool things down. Our guest is Madison Young -- director, writer, artist, feminist pornographer, and sex educator. August is the month of Madison here in Portland. She's ... Read more

The Politics of Living - Episode 6

Airs at: Wed, 08/02/2017 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: The Politics of Living

August 2, 2017 "Life should be an adventure": Comic Sharon Lacey shares her journey of reimagining her work - from media to teaching to comedy. Sharon discusses her fear of Alzheimer's, her personal challenge not to waste a single moment, and her brand of motiva... Read more

Siletz River Ecosystem Intervenes in Lawsuit against Aerial Pesticide Ban

Airs at: Thu, 07/27/2017 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm

Produced for: Evening News

On Monday July 24, the Siletz River Ecosystem filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit against Lincoln County along Oregon’s coast. The lawsuit was brought by Rex Capri of Newport and Wakefield Farms of Eddyville, who dispute the legality of a ballot measure bann... Read more

Natural Solutions for Dementia and Alzheimer's

Airs at: Mon, 08/07/2017 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Produced for: Healthwatch

You may fear dementia is in your genes but it is not inevitable that you will succumb to the disease. The way you live your life can make a huge difference to your future. Dr. Glenville discusses how the wrong food choices can harm your brain health, what the best types... Read more

McNamara's Folly: The Use of Low-IQ Troops in the Vietnam War

Airs at: Fri, 07/21/2017 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Veteran's Voice Radio Show

Marvin and Angie will interview author and Army veteran Hamilton Gregory about his book "McNamara's Folly: The Use of Low-IQ Troops in the Vietnam War." Project 100, 000 was promoted as a great social experiment that would provide troops to the Army and, in turn, the Arm... Read more

Health Care for All Oregon working to make single payer a reality

Airs at: Wed, 07/26/2017 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Produced for: Recovery Zone

With their efforts to "repeal and replace" the Affordable Care Act, Trump and the Republicans may have jump-started the conversation on single payer health care by highlighting the need to simplify and expand access. In a recent Pew Research Center poll, 60% said the go... Read more