Shows for June 2009

Tue, Jun 30

End of the Legislative Session

What happened at the end of the legislative session?

Mon, Jun 29

The Switch: Biogas

The next, and final, installment of our Switch series explores biogas and other ways of creating energy out of waste.

Fri, Jun 26

Bottling It Up in Cascade Locks

Should Nestle open a water bottling plant in Cascade Locks?  

Thu, Jun 25

Change to Oregon Rape Law?

If a woman becomes drunk, blacks out and is raped, should prosecutors be allowed to charge rape or first degree sex abuse? Or should the current law be retained, which only allows a defendant to be charged with sex abuse in the second degree?

Wed, Jun 24

The Switch: Biomass

Where does wood fit in the Northwest's energy future?

Tue, Jun 23

Paying for Special Ed

Who should pay for special ed when schools and parents disagree?

Mon, Jun 22

Special Coverage: Kroger Won't Charge Sam Adams

What's next for Sam Adams now that Attorney General John Kroger won't pursue criminal charges?

Mon, Jun 22

School I.D.

What does "multi-ethnic" mean to Oregon students who describe themselves that way?

Fri, Jun 19

Iran from the Northwest

How are Iranians in the Northwest reacting to the current unrest?

Thu, Jun 18

Northwest Passages: Phillip Margolin

Phillip Margolin joins us to talk about turning from a criminal defense attorney to a nearly thriller-a-year best-selling novelist.

Wed, Jun 17

TOL Remote in Newport: Wave Energy

Can the sea power us in the future?

Tue, Jun 16

Natural Medicine?

What does it mean that naturopaths will now have the authority to prescribe a wider range of drugs?

Mon, Jun 15

Curbing Gang Violence

What will it take to curb gang violence in Oregon?

Fri, Jun 12

As We Are: Illiteracy

What is life like for people who are struggling with literacy as adults?

Thu, Jun 11

Taxing Questions

What does tax "fairness" mean to you?

Wed, Jun 10

The Switch: Solar Power

What's the best and most cost effective kind of solar energy?

Tue, Jun 9

Adopting Out

How can Oregon ensure the well-being of children adopted outside the state?

Mon, Jun 8

School for the Blind

Should the state close the Oregon School for the Blind?

Fri, Jun 5

The Switch: Geothermal Energy

How can geothermal energy become a bigger part of Oregon’s energy picture?

Thu, Jun 4

Northwest Passages: Peter Rock

Why did the fragmented story of a father and daughter bother novelist Peter Rock?

Wed, Jun 3

Tiananmen Remembered

What is the legacy of Tiananmen in Oregon today?

Tue, Jun 2

Forest Values

What's the best way to assess the value of a forest?

Mon, Jun 1

GM Declares Bankruptcy

What does GM's bankruptcy mean for the rest of the auto industry?