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To everyone in our Beloved Community,   In light of the inauguration, the slew of executive orders, and the rise of misinformation in the United States, we here at KBOO are committed to continuing our legacy as an alternative to mainstream media. We have a duty to serv... Read more

Can you believe this is 50th episode of Parsing Sound? 50 episodes strong—and we’re just getting started. Tonight, we dive into what’s coming next: innovations that will shape our world, creative practices evolving at the speed of sound, and a soundtrack to match. Read more

Contemporary and eclectic folk music to energize your day. Artists in this episode include: Keb' Mo'; Cascadia Folk Quartet; John Whelan; Kate Power & Steve Einhorn; Yo La Tengo; Fred Small; Jinx Davis; Mary Black; David Francey; The Wailin' Jennys; Keola Beamer; 3 Leg To... Read more

  The backlash against trans people, which has swept both the United States and the world in recent years, is not as new as it seems, according to historian  Jules Gill-Peterson. She traces the emergence of trans misogynistic violence over the last two centuries, which ... Read more

In a growing number of communities across the United States, gas utilities, supported by state legislatures, labor unions, environmental groups and other stakeholders, are exploring Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) to decarbonize buildings and create clean energy jobs. TEN... Read more

With music from Ezra Furman, Dazey and the Scouts, Las Tesis, Big Joanie, Shark Sandwich, Canary Conn, Laura Jane Grace, and more! Venus Vibes is a 3-hour long show that airs on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month (late Sunday night) at midnight. Tune in to KBOO 90.7FM ... Read more

On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 11.30 a.m. Joseph Gallivan interviews curator Lloyd DeWitt on the Portland Art Museum's American and European reinstallation. DeWitt talks about making new connections and juxtapositions between American and French Impressionists, how portra... Read more

I’d like to invite you to listen to folk music on KBOO - Pastures of Plenty on Wednesday morning June 11th, from 5:30 till 7 AM. You’ll hear a variety of topics and songs about life — as usual for folk music, I guess. The program starts with Molly O’Brien and Rich Moore ... Read more

Do you agree with the Ethics of your Other? Tell us about it.  Read more

Host Glen Andresen and co-pilot Jim Gilbert present a pre-recorded show, recorded a week before show time. We're getting the first fruits of the season; how many have you eaten? Plus, a primer on trickle irrigation, good for just about any situation, from acres to raised... Read more

  KBOO is thrilled to announce our upcoming Queer Joy Fest in celebration of Portland’s LGBTQ+ community! Come meet some of our favorite vendors, musicians, and artists on Friday, June 6th, from 6-10pm at the Foster Food Carts (5205 SE Foster Rd)! Mark your calendars, i... Read more

  KBOO COMMUNITY RADIO’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS RECRUITING   Are you passionate about KBOO Community Radio and its mission? Consider applying to KBOO’s Board of Directors.   KBOO Community Radio’s board of directors guides the station’s strategic plan and represents ... Read more