Shows for February 2011

Mon, Feb 28

The Role of Protesting

To explore the forces behind protests around the world and in the United States.

Fri, Feb 25

Meth Laws: Five Years Later

Five years ago federal and state laws to combat meth were passed: what impact have they had?

Thu, Feb 24

Northwest Passages: Lynn Schooler

Acclaimed Alaskan writer Lynn Schooler talks about what he's lost and gained in the wilderness.

Wed, Feb 23

A Jazz Bridge

The latest PDX Jazz Festival celebrates Jewish and African Americans playing jazz together.

Tue, Feb 22

The Biomass Question

To examine issues surrounding a future in biomass as a renewable energy source.

Mon, Feb 21

High Speed Momentum

How would high speed rail affect jobs and liveability in the Northwest?

Fri, Feb 18

How To Die In Oregon

Sundance Award-winning filmmaker Peter Richardson introduces us to his latest documentary.

Thu, Feb 17

Live from Salem

We're live from the Legislature checking in on what Oregon's politicians are talking about.

Wed, Feb 16

Behind the Scenes: Medicine

To examine how health care reform is impacting what medical residents need to learn.

Tue, Feb 15

Sex Education for College Students

What do college students have to learn about sexuality from a self-described feminist pornographer?

Mon, Feb 14

Scientology

We explore Scientology in the wake of a very popular New Yorker article.

Fri, Feb 11

Mubarak Stepping Down

Egypt's president Mubarak made an about face this morning and announced he is stepping down. The local Egyptian community reacts.

Thu, Feb 10

TOL Goes to the Zoo

Think Out Loud goes to the zoo!

Wed, Feb 9

Complaining on FB

Should employers be able to restrict their employees from talking about their jobs on Facebook and other social media?

Tue, Feb 8

Creating Sustainable Jobs

What makes a job sustainable?

Mon, Feb 7

Closing & Consolidating Schools

We discuss the dollars and decisions around K-12 education, especially consolidating and closing schools.

Fri, Feb 4

A Good Place to Work?

What do you need as an employer, or an employee, to be successful here?

Thu, Feb 3

TOL in Salem

We talk with legislators in Salem as they get down to business in the 2011 session.

Wed, Feb 2

Egypt Revolts

What's happening in Egypt, and how are Egyptian-Americans in Oregon responding?

Tue, Feb 1

The Reality of Guns

Following a number of stories involving guns we ask: who owns guns, and why?