Science/Technology

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Opposition to Lincoln County Spray Ban Measure Gears Up

Airs at: Mon, 03/13/2017 at 5:15pm - 5:30pm
Produced for:  Evening News
The last several years have seen a number of contentious local ballot measures in Oregon’s rural counties, around the use of pesticides and genetically modified organisms.           Nearly all of these measures have inspired record-breaking campaign donations for county... Read more

Cork Dork by Bianca Bosker

Airs at: Wed, 03/29/2017 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Produced for:  Radiozine
Host Ken Jones talks with Bianca Bosker, author of the new book Cork Dork: A Wine-Fueled Adventure Among the Obsessive Sommeliers, Big Bottle Hunters, and Rogue Scientists Who Taught Me to Live for Taste. Cork Dork tells the story of Bianca’s quest to become a Certified ... Read more

TIDES

Airs at: Mon, 03/27/2017 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Produced for:  Locus Focus
There are few things in life you can count on more than the regularity of the tides. However, as you start to learn more about this basic natural phenomenon you begin to realize just how complex tides are - that there is a lot more to tides than high tide and low tide. ... Read more

Suffering in Silence: Black Mental Health Care

Airs at: Mon, 03/27/2017 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  More Talk Radio
  Why is there a perception of shame often associated with seeking out mental health care?  Do communities of color experience higher stigmatization when seeking help?  When working with a mental health specialist does a shared experience of race contribute to better me... Read more

The War on Science

Airs at: Mon, 03/13/2017 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Produced for:  Locus Focus
The Trump administration has launched an all-out war on independent science, environmental safeguards, and facts. Leading this attack on science are industry insiders who now occupy positions of power at the EPA, Department of Energy, and other critical federal agencies.... Read more

Lincoln County Aerial Spray Ban Measure on May Ballot

Airs at: Thu, 03/09/2017 at 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Produced for:  Evening News
A group in Lincoln County, Oregon, has put a measure on the May ballot that would ban aerial spraying of pesticides and herbicides. Lincoln County Community Rights wrote Measure 21-177, which also includes language reinforcing the rights of the community—that is, Lincoln ... Read more

The Digital Divide w Guest John Shirley March 10, 2017

Airs at: Fri, 03/10/2017 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Produced for:  The Digital Divide
Join myself and author, musician, Portland punk icon John Shirley live in studio. We'll be talking about contemporary issues, tech, the environment, politics, the future, John's forthcoming book, his forthcoming album (a collaboration with hot prog-rock guitarist and com... Read more

Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence

Airs at: Mon, 03/06/2017 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Produced for:  Madness Radio
  Is meditation simply about relaxation and learning to gain control over strong emotion or can it be a pathway to change? Is there a dark side to meditation? How can meditation and mindfulness contribute to the struggle against social injustice? Nirali Shah is a certi... Read more

Carter Warden, Atheist Activist

Airs at: Mon, 03/06/2017 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Progressive Spirit
Carter Warden is a former conservative pastor of 25 years, now openly atheist. Using the pseudonym “Adam Mann”, he was a founder of The Clergy Project, an on-line support group for clergy who no longer believe the doctrines of the churches they serve.   “Adam” was one of... Read more

Bart Campolo, Why I Left

Airs at: Mon, 02/27/2017 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Progressive Spirit
Tony Campolo has been a fixture in the evangelical Christian scene for decades. For the past 30 years his son, Bart has followed in his footsteps. Their brand of Christianity is evangelical (personal salvation through Jesus) but with an emphasis on social justice and car... Read more