Podcast
Latest Stories

‘OPB Politics Now’: Portland’s police oversight controversy continues
Portland has struggled for years with how to oversee matters of police discipline and the controversy appears to be continuing. On the latest episode of "OPB Politics Now," reporters Lauren Dake and Alex Zielinski discuss how the City Council appears to be changing elements of the police oversight system that was overwhelmingly supported by voters three years ago.

‘Starting a Riot’ Bonus Episode 2: Stephanie Phillips Interview
Stephanie Phillips is the lead singer and musician in the UK band Big Joanie. She was heavily influenced by riot grrrl.

‘Starting a Riot’ Bonus Episode 1: Corin Tucker Interview
Corin Tucker of Heavens To Betsy and Sleater-Kinney sat down with Fabi Reyna and she brought her guitar.

‘Starting a Riot’ episode 6: Don’t Call Me That
Riot grrrl left a legacy and … it’s complicated.

‘Starting a Riot’ episode 5: Aerating the soil
BIPOC and queer fans and musicians didn’t always feel welcomed by riot grrrl. But some managed to claim space in the movement anyway.

‘Starting a Riot’ episode 4: Revolution Girl Style Now
The DIY spirit of riot grrrl gave women and girls space to create their own version of feminism.

‘Starting a Riot’ episode 3: Start a Zine!
In the early ’90s, when riot grrrl was just gaining momentum, zines played a crucial role.

‘Starting a Riot’ episode 1: They Are Our Revenge
Host Fabi Reyna introduces us to the movement known as riot grrrl.

‘Starting a Riot’ episode 2: Well I Went To School In Olympia
Come with us to Olympia, Washington. This little town perched on the Puget Sound is known as the birthplace of riot grrrl.
How a movement started by punks in the Pacific Northwest changed music and culture forever
Thirty years ago, a vibrant punk community perched on the Puget Sound created a seismic shift in music, arts and culture that still reverberates.