Shows for April 2010

Fri, Apr 30

Primary Conversations: Oregon Races

How are Congressional and state legislative primary races shaping up in Oregon?

Thu, Apr 29

Northwest Passages: Ursula K. Le Guin

Iconic Oregon writer Ursula K. Le Guin reflects on her decades of work and her fight with Google.

Wed, Apr 28

Redesigning Portland Schools

What would proposed changes in the Portland Public School district mean for you?

Tue, Apr 27

Keeping Genocide Stories Alive

When survivors of genocide die, who tells their stories?

Mon, Apr 26

Internships 101

What's the value of an internship?

Fri, Apr 23

Northwest Passages: Willy Vlautin

Singer, songwriter and novelist Willy Vlautin on the hard-knock life.

Thu, Apr 22

Tea Party

What does the Tea Party look like in Oregon?

Wed, Apr 21

The Big One

Are Northwest people and places ready for the Cascadia subduction earthquake?

Tue, Apr 20

The Oregon Coast Lifestyle

The Rural Economy Project visits Newport to explore what the coastal community is doing to attract "lifestyle entrepreneurs" and kickstart its economy.

Mon, Apr 19

OSU Coach Craig Robinson

Michelle Obama's "big brother" shares stories from basketball to behind-the-scenes at the White House.

Fri, Apr 16

Primary Conversations: Metro President

Candidates for Metro Council president talk about the issues of greatest importance to the region.

Thu, Apr 15

Keeping Track of Cows

What's the best way to determine who owns a cow?

Wed, Apr 14

Boy Scouts

What does the initial $1.4 million dollar verdict against the Boy Scouts mean for the organization?

Tue, Apr 13

Never Again

Remembering the Holocaust and Rwandan genocide through Oregonians who survived.

Mon, Apr 12

The State of the State Hospital

What has already improved and what still needs to change at the Oregon State Hospital?

Fri, Apr 9

How Much Media is Too Much?

How does the time kids spend with various electronic media impact their lives?

Thu, Apr 8

Cracking Down on Heroin

How can state and federal agencies work together to keep heroin off the streets?

Wed, Apr 7

Finding Solutions: What Works and Why for Children and Families in Crisis

What are some solutions for families and children who find themselves in crisis?

Tue, Apr 6

Surviving the Quarter-Life Crisis

Why are thousands of upwardly mobile, college-educated young professionals across the country going through what many experts call the "quarter-life crisis"?

Mon, Apr 5

Turf Wars

What's the best way to care for or replace a lawn?

Fri, Apr 2

Unpacking Heat

When is carrying an unconcealed weapon confrontational? When might it be considered illegal?

Thu, Apr 1

RX: Containing Costs

Can we contain healthcare costs without rationing care?