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NPR's Underwriting Woes

An interesting article on NPR's flattening growth curve. Hmmm, methinks people around the world have many more media choices than they once did; crisis or opportunity? www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/npr-sees-sharp-downturn-in-advertising-revenue-leading-to-talk-o... Read more

Ed's Review of Humpday

Ed is still having trouble with his log in, so here is his latest review: Humpday Director: Lynn Shelton With: Mark Duplass, Joshua Leonard, Alycia Delmore Area theaters Comedy about two old friends who have taken different paths in life. One (Leonard) continues to avoid... Read more

21st Cascade Festival of African Film

KBOO is a proud media sponsor for the 21st Cascade Festival of African Film When: 2/4/2011-3/5/2011 Where: Click Here for Schedule and Locations PORTLAND, Ore. (Jan. 10, 2011) – Portland Community College’s 21st Cascade Festival of African Films, organized by dedicated vo... Read more

NEW in KBOO music library October 10, 2014

Afternoons Say Yes Eenie Meenie Alt Rock Jane Badler Opus Self Released Alt Rock Bitter Fruit It Gets Worse Vetoxa Alt Rock Bonnie Prince Billy Singer's Gr... Read more

Movies opening June 18

Solitary Man Director: Brian Koppelman & David Levien With: Michael Douglas, Susan Sarandon, Jenna Fischer, Danny DeVito, Mary-Louise Parker, Imogen Poots, Jesse Eisenberg Despite the trite set-up and the workman-like directing, the film rises on the strength of the actin... Read more

Overaccumulation: Capital and Fat

[audio here] The economic crisis that we face today, and that we are battling in Wisconsin, in Portland, and in occupations and activism around the world, is just an acute phase of one of the regular crises that capitalism faces. Capitalism always needs to grow, to find n... Read more

Movie Talk: Links of Interest – a book review of THE BOOK OF GENESIS ILLUSTRATED BY R. CRUMB

Here is a link to my review of the new R. Crumb comic book, his adaptation of Genesis, the first book of the Bible. The review appears here in the Vancouver Voice. Or, if you want to read a review with italics and illustrations, it is also to be found at my blog. Read more

The end of the drive is within view

With less than 3 hours to go, we're now under $1500 away from our total Spring drive goal of $95,000. This money comes from our listener-members and covers our basic operating expenses, which amount to $83 per hour or nearly $2000 / day. Join us by clicking here. Can't ... Read more

NEW in KBOO music library December 22, 2014

Quiet Life Housebroken Man Mama Bird Alt Rock Songs: Ohia Didn't It Rain Secretly Canadian Alt Rock Burtt, Peter Joseph & King Tide, The Bone To Stone Self Released Regular Rock... Read more

Sale/lease of Mt. Tabor Park is off the table

Well, I am no longer pissed at the city. In fact, I want to thank Comm. Saltzman and PPR Director, Zari Santner for allowing mediation. Mediation brought a better understanding of the issues that needed to be resolved at Mt. Tabor Park. Mediation brought the principal ... Read more