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Nakba Day

Airs at: Wed, 05/15/2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
  Here at KBOO, we are acknowledging Nakba Day. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the mass displacement of Palestinians that occurred during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war, known as the "Nakba", or "Catastrophe". The anniversary puts the spotlight on one of the world’s... Read more

Global Citizen International Digest with Prof. Mel Gurtov

Airs at: Thu, 06/05/2025 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Produced for Evening News
This episode features Trump's tariff problems in courts and the economy; Trump's growing impatience with Putin and Netanyahu; Palestinians starve while Gaza talks continue Read more

Digital Disconnect by Robert McChesney (archive)

Produced for Old Mole Variety Hour
  In recognition of the recent passing of media scholar and progressive journalist Robert McChesney (1952-2025), we share archive audio of McChesney talking in 2013 with Bill Resnick about his still-timely book Digital Disconnect: How Capitalism Is Turning the Internet ... Read more

Global Citizen International Digest with Prof. Mel Gurtov

Airs at: Thu, 05/29/2025 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Produced for Evening News
In this episode, several news items that reveal a government and President out of control--on South African "genocide," tariffs, foreign aid, and cryptocurrency. Read more

U of O hunger strikes in support of Gaza

Airs at: Mon, 06/02/2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Produced for Old Mole Variety Hour
  Since early May, students on university campuses across the US have launched hunger strikes in solidarity with the people of Gaza who have suffered starvation after two months of Israel blocking food from entering the Strip. Strikers are using their bodies as a tactic... Read more

The Global Citizen - Prof. Mel Gurtov

Airs at: Tue, 05/27/2025 at 5:15pm - 5:30pm
Produced for Evening News
In this episode, "Trump's 'Golden Age" Will Have to Wait" as negative results in his tariff war pile up. Read more

Global Citizen International Digest with Prof. Mel Gurtov

Airs at: Thu, 05/22/2025 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Produced for Evening News
 Featured in this episode: Israel's crimes in Gaza,and its international isolation, continue; Where are Trump's new trade deals?; the brief India-Pakistan war Read more

Old Mole Variety Hour for May 26, 2025

Airs at: Mon, 05/26/2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Produced for Old Mole Variety Hour
On this week's show, hosted by Desiree Hellegers, we bring you: Genocide in Gaza: On May 2, 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concluded public hearings into what Israel’s obligations are regarding allowing United Nations agencies to work in the Palestinian ... Read more

The Global Citizen - Prof. Mel Gurtov

Airs at: Tue, 05/20/2025 at 5:15pm - 5:30pm
Produced for Evening News
"Donald in Arabia" discusses the president's primarily business trip, at which he raked in hotels, cryptocurrency, and supposedly, weapons deals. Read more

BLM History

Produced for Radiozine
First, Elizaha talks about Martin Luther King JR and his life's work. We discuss the impact of MLK's death on America.  Next, Gabby talks about the celebration of Black History Month. Gabby emphasizes the need to come together and lift each other up rather than bring ea... Read more