For decades the six mile long tank farm along the north reach of the Willamette River, known as the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub (CEI hub), has lurked with its toxic stew of liquid fossil fuels and chemicals, seemingly unnoticed by most Portlanders. Except for its ...Oleh KBOO Community Radio

In the first half Nedra speaks with Becky Katz, a Manager in the City of Torontoâ��s Transportation Services Operations and Maintenance section, overseeing a team of 70 staff responsible for the upkeep and winter maintenance of the cityâ��s sidewalks, bikeways and roads. In the second half our guest is Leon Nettles, Executive Director of Tacoma…

In 2015, the City of Portland declared a housing emergency. Ten years later, more people in Portland are unhoused or precariously housed than ever. In this segment we talk with Sandra Comstock about how we got here and what we can do about it. Sandra Comstock (Ph.D...Oleh KBOO Community Radio

Focusing on Housing & Houselessness and hosted by Frann Michel, this episode includes these segments:Portland's Housing Crisis and Solutions: In 2015, the City of Portland declared a housing emergency. Ten years later, more people in Portland are unhoused or preca...Oleh KBOO Community Radio

"Hope dies last" is a concept popularized by Jessie de la Cruz, a farmworker activist with the United Farm Workers. It refers to the enduring human spirit and capacity for resilience, envisioning creative solutions and persisting even when facing dire circumstances like ...Oleh KBOO Community Radio

Perhaps in retrospect, this might be considered the start of me playing more 1990s Grateful Dead. I've contemplated the idea for some time now, but haven't moved forward...yet; we'll see what may follow. Today's show features a small bit of the Fall 1991 run at Mad...Oleh KBOO Community Radio

Maleah Paisley and Allister Brister-Smith, medical lab workers for Labcorp, a for-profit, multi-national corporation, discuss their struggle for a first union contract. Labcorp recently took over the labs at non-profit Legacy and Providence facilities, driving down work...Oleh KBOO Community Radio

Education doesn't have to end at the schoolhouse gate, or at least that's the attitude of the Portland Underground Grad School (PUGS). They offer the opportunity for learning "for the 50 years after formal schooling ends," and try to do so affordably.PUGS will offer...Oleh KBOO Community Radio

On this edition of Free Culture Radio: Barriers to Treatment.Host Doug McVay is joined in conversation with Marlene Lira, MPH, Senior Director of Research at WorkIt Health, and one of the co-authors of Pharmacy Barriers to Receiving Buprenorphine Among Patients Undergoin...Oleh KBOO Community Radio

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On this edition of Century of Lies: The Harm Reduction Debate Continues.The Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery held a hybrid public hearing September 15 on the topic of harm reduction.Six bills were being considered...Oleh KBOO Community Radio

In the first half of the show Alon speaks with  Scottish chef and cyclist Alan Murchison who has been described by Cycling magazine as â��the world's fastest Michelin starred chef.' In the second half Nedra speaks with Pacha Galaviz, Founder of Minneapolis' Bici Xicas which makes biking accessible through affordable bike repairs, bikes, …

In the first half of the show Nedra speaks with Dave Simmons, Executive Director of Ride Illinois, an organization which has been at the forefront of cycling advocacy, education and awareness in that state since 1992. In the second half Alon is joined by Cypriot teenagers Dora Turk and Konstantinos Pavlou who talk about cycling in their Mediter…

Our first guest is Portlander Farshad Barman, a former math professor who built several bike frames, has gone on long-distance cycling adventures and lectures about Black Holes and White Dwarfs. In the second half the guest is Damon Elmore, Executive Director of the State Bar of Georgia, who from 2013- 2015 cycled to all 150 counties in Georgia to …

In the first half of the show our guest is Kevin O'Gara, one of the organizers of Two Wheel Tuesday, Atlanta's monthly cycling gathering. In the second half of the show our guests are Alden Roth and Erik Douds, filmmakers and Executive Directors of the Filmed by Bike Festival, will talk about this showcase for films from across the world that cente…

Just Jess had a nice chat with Matthew Mercer, voice actor for several video games and television shows (Star Wars: Battlefront, Minecraft, Resident Evil, Thundercats, Naruto). He was at Wizard World Comic Con promoting one of his recent projects, Critical Role, where he...Oleh KBOO Community Radio

On the last day of Wizard World Comic Con, Just Jess wanders around and chats with folks, asking them a few questions, vox pop style! Who’s the best Doctor Who? Is Star Trek better than Star Wars? Find out where loyalties lie in this fun segment, listen here!Oleh KBOO Community Radio