Allison Frost
Allison Frost is the senior producer and occasional host of Oregon Public Broadcasting's daily talk show "Think Out Loud."
She’s happiest telling solutions journalism stories and talking to interesting people in the Pacific Northwest who are up to stuff — especially those contributing to a healthy and vibrant civil society. Allison’s past OPB lives included stints as announcer, web producer, local magazine host and managing editor.
Before OPB, she served as executive director of community radio station KFCF in Fresno, California, anchored “All Things Considered” at Cap Radio in Sacramento, and taught English as a second language.
Allison holds a degree in speech communication from California State University, Fresno, and a masters in journalism and communication from the University of Oregon.
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Claire Willett, a Portland-based playwright, artist and grant writer, joins us to share the latest developments.
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Founder Derrell Sekou Walker joins us to share the history of the company and preview the upcoming performance. We also speak with two dancers in the troupe, Karida Walker and high school senior Nylah Jae Holt.
Bill in Oregon Legislature would provide legal aid to immigrants
Rep. Ricki Ruiz (D-Gresham) joins us to tell us more about the bill and the impact it would have on immigrants and their families.
Trump proposes cutting TRIO program that helps 12,000 low-income, disadvantaged Oregon students
Oregon’s 55 programs are supported by the nonprofit Oregon TRIO Association, which is a structure that’s unique in the nation.
Trump proposes cutting national program to help low income and disadvantaged students
We hear what TRIO means for Oregonians from the executive director of Oregon TRIO Association, Matt Bisek, and Oregon State University student Brianna Eck.
Most Oregon hospitals now in jeopardy, according to report
Oregon Hospital Association President and CEO Becky Hultberg joins us to talk more about some of the interrelated and complex factors that have led to this state of affairs, and what she sees as possible solutions.
The legacy of Pope Francis
We talk with two faith leaders about the late Pope Francis and how they see his lasting influence regardless of who is chosen as his successor.
Canadian law meant to support local journalism brings mixed results
An Oregon bill is modeled in part after a Canadian law that creates a structure for social media companies to compensate local media for the content that's shared and profited from. The law is bringing some additional revenue to news outlets, but it's also having unintended consequences.
Grants Pass grapples with how to balance needs of community, both housed and unhoused
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