Shows for April 2012

Mon, Apr 30

Mars Hill Church

The Mars Hill Church expanded into Portland last fall. We'll talk with members of the church and the LGBT community about their sometimes complicated relationship.

Mon, Apr 30

Autism Diagnosis

We will discuss the details of the new definition of autism and what people might expect from the changes.

Fri, Apr 27

Culture Club

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

Fri, Apr 27

Radiolab

We sit down with Jad and Robert from Radiolab to talk about the program and their live show that's coming to Portland.

Thu, Apr 26

Timothy Geithner Reaction

On Wednesday afternoon Dave Miller spoke with Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner. On Thursday morning, we'll rebroadcast their conversation and get reactions to what the Secretary had to say.

Wed, Apr 25

1:30 pm Special with Timothy Geithner

At 1:30 p.m. Dave Miller will talk to U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner at an event live from the Portland City Club.

Wed, Apr 25

Marc Maron

Comedian Marc Maron talks about his WTF podcast, which he records in his garage.

Wed, Apr 25

Teachers on Strike

The Gresham-Barlow School District cancelled all classes for Wednesday in anticipation of a possible teacher strike. On Wednesday at 6am the strike became official.

Tue, Apr 24

Candidate Conversation: Attorney General

We'll talk to the two candidates for Oregon Attorney General about why they each feel they are best suited to be the state's chief lawyer.

Tue, Apr 24

Empty Coffers in Curry County

The combination of the down economy and the eminent loss of federal timber dollars has made Curry County one of the worst-off in Oregon. 

Mon, Apr 23

Oregon Book Awards

The winners of the Oregon Book Awards will be announced Monday night.

Mon, Apr 23

Vets' Benefits Under DADT

Veterans who were discharged under other than honorable conditions during the now defunct "Don't Ask Don't Tell" military policy are having a hard time getting benefits. 

Mon, Apr 23

Closing the Young Women's Academy?

A group of passionate parents says closing the state's only all-girls public school would be a big mistake.

Mon, Apr 23

School Cuts in Beaverton

A budget proposal in the Beaverton School District would eliminate 344 jobs as part of an effort to make up a $37 million shortfall.

Fri, Apr 20

Culture Club

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

Fri, Apr 20

Philosophy Talk In Oregon

The popular radio show Philosophy Talk is doing a tour through Oregon — and stopping in to see us. Our prompt for the two professors: Batman or Superman?

Thu, Apr 19

The Iranian Revolution Through A Child's Eyes

Aria Minu-Sepehr shares his first-hand look at the Iranian Revolution.

Thu, Apr 19

Youth Unemployment

The unemployment rate for people under 25 is even higher than the overall unemployment rate. And it's going up.

Wed, Apr 18

Talking Business

We talk with Portland Business Journal editor Rob Smith about the latest business news.

Wed, Apr 18

Responding to Rising Health Care Costs

Some Oregonians are increasingly choosing to delay or forgo medical care for financial reasons.

Wed, Apr 18

A Coos Bay Update: Coal & LNG

Two major export efforts are afoot in Coos Bay. We turn to Amelia Templeton with OPB's Earthfix for an update. 

Tue, Apr 17

The Growth of Gluten-Free

We'll look into the growth of the gluten-free market and find out what's behind the trend.

Tue, Apr 17

The Bob Behind Bob's Red Mill

We'll talk with Bob Moore of Bob's Red Mill and his biographer, Ken Koopman about the new book, People Before Profit. 

Mon, Apr 16

John Frame

The Portland Art Museum is currently exhibiting works by sculptor and animator John Frame. We'll ask him about his work.

Mon, Apr 16

Candidate Conversation: Portland City Commissioner

We'll talk with Amanda Fritz and Mary Nolan, the two leading candidates for Portland City Commissioner Position No. 1.

Fri, Apr 13

Our Town: Woodburn

In the next in our ongoing Our Town series, we explore Woodburn.

Thu, Apr 12

Culture Club

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

Thu, Apr 12

Idaho Woman Charged in Abortion Case

An Idaho woman arrested for inducing her own abortion is taking her case to federal court. 

Thu, Apr 12

Teacher Strike?

Two local teachers' unions voted Wednesday evening on whether or not to go on strike.

Wed, Apr 11

The Future of Outdoor School

Portland Public Schools may cut funding for Outdoor School, a traditional part of the sixth grade science curriculum. What would this mean for you?

Wed, Apr 11

Internet Privacy?

We'll find out more about the internet privacy questions raised by a rape trial in Bend.

Wed, Apr 11

Environmental Update

EarthFix reporter Ashley Ahearn joins us to talk about the potential economic, health, and environmental impacts of coal in the Northwest.

Tue, Apr 10

Jonah Lehrer On Creativity

Jonah Lehrer joins us for a discussion about how creativity works.

Mon, Apr 9

Reducing Crime in North Portland

What's being done to reduce crime in the N Killingsworth neighborhood in Portland?

Fri, Apr 6

Class in Prison

Have you ever wondered what life is like behind bars?

Thu, Apr 5

Candidate Conversation: Portland Mayor

The leading candidates for Portland mayor join us to discuss law enforcement and their visions of the city in 10 years, among other things.

Wed, Apr 4

Closing Forest Roads

A new forest management plan would restrict access to thousands of miles of roads and trails in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.

Wed, Apr 4

Willamette River Superfund Site

We'll find out where we are in the process of cleaning up the polluted stretch of the Willamette River that's been designated a Superfund site.

Tue, Apr 3

Replica Guns

Should Portland ban replica guns in public spaces, in light of police shootings that involved people in possession of such guns?

Tue, Apr 3

PPS Cuts

Portland Superintendent Carole Smith will announce her recommended budget cuts at Monday's school board meeting.

Mon, Apr 2

The Wrecking Crew

The Wrecking Crew was a group of musicians in the 1960s and '70s that played on some of the biggest hits of the era, but remain relatively unknown.

Mon, Apr 2

Reinstating Frashour

A state arbitrator has ruled to reinstate Portland Police Officer Ronald Frashour, who fatally shot Aaron Campbell two years ago.