Voices from the Edge

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Hosted by: 
Jo Ann Hardesty
Produced by: 
KBOO
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Every Thursday from 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Progressive talk radio from a grassroots perspective

About the program …

Community dialogue is important. Voices from the Edge lends a KBOO microphone to informed guests you might not hear anywhere else. With an hour to invest, the call-in format engages listeners in meaningful conversations about crucial issues like racial disparity, government accountability, environmental justice and politics on local, state and national levels. Join lively discussions about concerns that are important to you and our community. Together we’ll make Oregon and our nation a better place for a larger number of those living here.

About the host …

Jo Ann Hardesty is a Portland City Commissioner and Principal Partner at Consult Hardesty. She serves as a subject matter expert on a myriad of issues and is available as a speaker, facilitator and campaign planner. A long-time voice for Portland's under-represented communities and a leader in the struggle against racial and economic injustice, Jo Ann was three times elected to the Oregon legislature and for many years Executive Director of Oregon Action. She’s been called on by the City of Portland to help re-write the City Charter and organizes those on the downside of power to pursue their interests from the local to the federal level. She is particularly committed to leadership development and in holding those in power accountable.

Join the conversation …

Join the conversation every Thursday morning from 8-9 a.m. by calling 503-231-8187. Keep the conversation going after the program at our blog at kboo.fm/voicesfromtheedge.

 

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Topic tags: 
Community Building, Civil Rights/Human Rights, African American, Police
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Voices from the Edge on 04/30/09

Airs at: Thu, 04/30/2009 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
May 1, 2009 marks the 123rd anniversary of a rally for the eight-hour day in Chicago's Haymarket Square that ended with a police riot that left over a dozen dead. The political trial and hanging of four anarchists that followed sparked protests around the world and the desi... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 04/29/09

Airs at: Wed, 04/29/2009 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
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May 1, 2009 marks the 123rd anniversary of a rally for the eight-hour day in Chicago's Haymarket Square that ended with a police riot that left over a dozen dead. The political trial and hanging of four anarchists that followed sparked protests around the world and the desi... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 04/23/09

Airs at: Thu, 04/23/2009 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
With a budget in freefall and an economy that just keeps getting worse, Oregon lawmakers are turning to the $1.6 billion cost of enforcing Measure 11's mandatory sentencing requirements. Two bills currently being considered would look at reviewing a prisoner's mandatory sen... Read more

Rethinking Ballot Measure 11

Airs at: Wed, 04/22/2009 at 5:00pm
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
As Oregon's economy continues to decline, lawmakers are faced with a growing budget gap and spiraling prisons costs driven by state mandatory sentencing laws. Some in the legislature say its time to revise state sentencing programs and find more efficient ways to handle con... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 04/16/09

Airs at: Thu, 04/16/2009 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
Over 440,000 people will be detained by the U.S. government this year. Women, children, the elderly, asylum seekers, torture victims and even long-time permanent residents will be detained for months - in some cases years - awaiting a determination on their status. Many of ... Read more

Creating accountable immigration enforcement

Airs at: Wed, 04/15/2009 at 5:00pm
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
Over 440,000 people will be detained by the U.S. government this year. Women, children, the elderly, asylum seekers, torture victims and even long-time permanent residents will be detained for months - in some cases years - awaiting a determination on their status. Many of ... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 04/09/09

Airs at: Thu, 04/09/2009 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
From the White House to City Hall, everyone's talking about making the transition to a new green economy. But how do we make sure this new economy doesn't perpetuate the disparities of the old one? Can we make the shift without making things even worse for those already st... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 04/02/09

Airs at: Thu, 04/02/2009 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
The media has been full of stories about populist anger over executive bonuses in recent weeks. The news of AIG's plan to distribute bonuses to the very corporate division that helped spark the current crisis set off a firestorm of angry editorials, speeches and demonstrati... Read more

Flirting with Disaster: Randy Leonard's Soccermania

Airs at: Wed, 04/01/2009 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
City Commissioner Randy Leondard wants major league soccer in Portland. Despite a darkening economic picture, the commissioner is pushing hard to close a deal that involves using public dollars to make it happen. But some Portlanders are concerned about the use of urban ren... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 03/26/09

Airs at: Thu, 03/26/2009 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
The play's the thing. Theater offers reflections of reality but can it serve as a specific tool in tackling problems? Jo Ann and Dave talk with members of PassinArt: A Theater Company about their production of "A Sunbeam" by award-winning playwright John Henry. This unique ... Read more