Shows for September 2010

Thu, Sep 30

Northwest Passages: Brian Doyle

First time novelist Brian Doyle sings a song of Oregon in Mink River.

Wed, Sep 29

What's Working (and not) in Education

What's working — and not working — in Oregon's public schools?

Tue, Sep 28

Candidate Conversation: Metro President

Tom Hughes and Bob Stacey face off in the race for Metro Council President.

Mon, Sep 27

Global Trade in the Northwest

How does global trade factor into economic recovery in the Northwest?

Fri, Sep 24

Measure 74

The pros and cons of medical marijuana dispensaries in Oregon.

Thu, Sep 23

Measure 73

Our election coverage starts to heat up with a conversation about Measure 73.

Wed, Sep 22

Schools & Community

How much do community services help improve student performance?

Tue, Sep 21

The Forefront of Cardiology

How one man changed the course of medical history.

Mon, Sep 20

Self-Injury

Why might someone choose to purposefully injure or mutilate themselves?

Fri, Sep 17

Native Americans at Round-Up

How are Native American traditions and culture incorporated in the Pendleton Round-Up?

Thu, Sep 16

Let 'er Buck: The Pendleton Round-Up

How is cowboy life reflected in the rich history and modern day expression of the 100-year-old Pendleton Round-Up?

Wed, Sep 15

Private vs. Public Liquor Sales

Should liquor sales be controlled by the state?

Tue, Sep 14

Northwest Passages: William Gibson

Legendary sci-fi writer William Gibson's latest book is Zero History. He lives in Vancouver, BC.

Mon, Sep 13

Measure 75: Wood Village Casino

What are the pros and cons of Measure 75?

Fri, Sep 10

Execution in Washington

How does Washington's first execution in nine years shape your thoughts on capital punishment?

Thu, Sep 9

Northwest Passages: Jean Auel

Jean Auel wrote her bestselling novel The Clan of the Cave Bear thirty years ago. Her series imagining prehistoric human stories continues with a coming sixth book.

Wed, Sep 8

Musical Fusion

What happens when musical collaboration blends different genres?

Tue, Sep 7

Chrissy Steltz

How a disfiguring accident changed the course of a young woman's life.

Mon, Sep 6

Labor Day Special: TOL's Rural Economy Tour

What makes rural economies thrive?

Fri, Sep 3

Cracking Down on Gun Violence

What's the best way to combat gun violence?

Thu, Sep 2

Cold Cases Heating Up

What does it mean to families and to law enforcement when a cold case is solved?

Wed, Sep 1

Metro Prez Heads to NYC

As Metro President, David Bragdon, prepares for his new job in New York City, what does he think about this place he's leaving?