Latest Shows

Thu, May 24

Heroin Overdoses

Oregon saw a spike in deaths by heroin overdoses in 2011. What are the causes and solutions?

Thu, May 24

Statehouse Update

A committee of lawmakers in Salem heard a somewhat optimistic revenue forecast this week. We'll get an update about the state of the budget and other news from the Capitol.

Wed, May 23

Edna Vazquez

We'll talk with Mexican-born musician Edna Vazquez about how she developed her voice in a male-dominated "Machista" genre. 

Wed, May 23

The Murder of Karly Sheehan

Karen Spears Zacharias's latest book — part crime story, part memoir — explores the brutal 2005 murder of a three-year-old girl.

Tue, May 22

Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes

We'll explore the rise and impact of obesity-related diabetes following a new study showing  the number of teens with type-2 diabetes is up.

Tue, May 22

Urban Renewal at PSU

The Portland City Council voted last week to create a $169 million urban renewal area around the Portland State University campus. Now what?

Mon, May 21

Woodburn Fire Aftermath

A four-alarm fire caused major damage to Woodburn High School. We'll find out how the community is reacting.

Fri, May 18

The Culture Club

Our weekly conversation about some of the most talked about stories of the week.

Fri, May 18

Saving the Siletz Language

The Siletz tribe may have found an unlikely aid in preserving its language: the internet.

Fri, May 18

Reforming Catholicism

The Northwest chapter of a national organization to reform the Catholic church is meeting in Portland — we'll dig into the issue of women in the priesthood.

Thu, May 17

Coming Out in Rural Regions

We're talking to country music star Chely Wright about coming out as a lesbian. We'll also check in on the climate for gays and lesbians coming out in rural Oregon.

Wed, May 16

Dangerous Sonar

Studies reveal that Naval sonar technology has an impact on marine mammals and other aquatic life.

Wed, May 16

Winners, Losers & Run-Offs

We'll take a look at the primary election results and hear from some of the candidates.

Tue, May 15

Live Election Night Coverage

Join Think Out Loud for live coverage of election night results beginning at 8 p.m.

Tue, May 15

Rebecca Skloot

Former Portlander and bestselling author Rebecca Skloot joins us to talk about her book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.



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