Elections

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Open phone lines to talk about the upcoming elections!

Airs at: Wed, 10/21/2020 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Wednesday Talk Radio
      The studio line to get on the air is 503-231-8187. Please vote....I mean call, early and often!! Don't wait until the last minute. Read more

No on Measure 110 campaign says drug decriminalization could actually keep people from the treatment they need

Airs at: Mon, 10/19/2020 at 5:45pm - 6:00pm
Produced for:  Evening News, News In Depth
  Oregon Ballot Measure 110 would decriminalize personal drug use and redirect marijuana tax money to further fund addiction treatment services. While many tout the measure as an important step forward in addressing equity in the criminal justice system and stemming the ad... Read more

Portland Public School Bond renewal would improve infrastructure and address equity for BIPOC students

Airs at: Mon, 10/19/2020 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Produced for:  Evening News, News In Depth
  "I know that this is ... one of the measures on the ballot that puts equity front and center." Measure 26-215 would renew the Portland Public School Bond if it is passed this November. The tax is one that already exists to fund the school district, and the 'Yes' campaig... Read more

Defend Democracy

Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
Desiree Hellegers speaks with Lynn Spitaleri Handlin of Extinction Rebellion PDX and Maria Cahill of Pacific Northwest Family Circle about the federal power grab in the run up to the election, the implications of the federal deputizing of Oregon State troopers and Portland ... Read more

Waging Non-violence

Airs at: Mon, 10/19/2020 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
Bill Resnick talks with Eric Stolar of Waging Non-Violence on how Trump can be stopped from stealing the election. They discuss mass determined non-violent resistance, with capacity for non-violent mass defense. Read more

Old Mole Variety Hour October 19th 2020

Airs at: Mon, 10/19/2020 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
  Denise Morris Hosts this episode of the Old Mole which includes Waging Non-violence: Bill Resnick talks with Eric Stolar of Waging Non-Violence on how Trump can be stopped from stealing the election. They discuss mass determined non-violent resistance, with capacity for ... Read more

Election 2020: Washington County Commission District 1 Candidate Nafisa Fai

Airs at: Fri, 10/16/2020 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Produced for:  Evening News, News In Depth
  "I think people in Washington County are ready for change, they're ready for new perspectives. They're ready for communities who have been left behind to have a seat at the table ...  and to elect me, I'm honored to carry [that] forward." Nafisa Fai is running for offic... Read more

PAALF Action Fund will host Black-centered Mayoral Debate with Black Voices United and Open Signal

Airs at: Fri, 10/16/2020 at 5:45pm - 6:00pm
Produced for:  Evening News, News In Depth
  This Sunday, October 18th, at 5 pm, the Portland African American Leadership Forum Action Fund, in partnership with Black Voices United and Open Signal Labs, will host a Black centered mayoral debate between incumbent Mayor Ted Wheeler and Sarah Iannarone. Debate questio... Read more

Measure 109: Psilocybin Program Initiative

Airs at: Wed, 10/14/2020 at 5:45pm - 6:00pm
Produced for:  News In Depth, Evening News
  Oregon Measure 109, the Psilocybin Mushroom Services Program Initiative, will be on the ballot this November 3rd. A “yes” vote supports authorizing the Oregon Health Authority to create a program permitting licensed service providers to administer psilocybin to individu... Read more

Election 2020: Portland City Commission Pos 4. Debate, with Chloe Eudaly and Mingus Mapps

Airs at: Thu, 10/15/2020 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Produced for:  Evening News, News In Depth
  On Tuesday, October 13th, KBOO hosted a virtual debate between the two candidates vying for Portland City Commission Position 4.  They are the incumbent, Chloe Eudaly, and her opponent, Mingus Mapps.  Chloe Eudaly is the current Portland City Commissioner for Position 4.... Read more