| PROGRAM
NUMBER |
DATE |
PROGRAM
TITLE |
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION |
CD
AVAILABLE |
| #309 |
09/22/04 |
Craig
Russell |
Craig
Russell plays a variety of native flutes and other instruments. He also
explains his life experience and describes how those experiences led him
to become a musician. |
No
|
| #310 |
09/29/04 |
Resolving
Our Conflicts |
Stan
Stinick, Amy Cleary and Renee Bove of Clackamas Dispute Resolution Center
tell us about the importance of mediation, how it works, and what are
the benefits. |
Yes
|
| #311 |
10/06/04 |
Big
Horn Institute |
An
interview of James DeForge who describes a Big Horn Sheep and compares
it to Thin Horn Sheep. He also explains the important role of increasing
and maintaining the number of Big Horn Sheep in the Peninsular Mountain
Ranges of California. |
Yes
|
| #312 |
10/13/04 |
Iraq
Diary and Peace Organizations |
Wes
Hare, City Manager of LaGrande, OR will talk about his experience in
talking with Iraqis about the meaning of democracy. Mr. Hare spent six
months in Iraq as a representative of the City Managers Association.
You will also
hear Tom Hastings of the PSU about non-governmental and governmental
Peace Institutes and their role in promoting and maintaining peace in
the world.
|
Yes
|
| #313 |
10/20/04 |
Health
Care as a Right |
Dr.
Leslie King, a physician serving in an emergency clinic in Hermiston,
OR will share her views about the effects of the uninsured on Oregon's
medical services. Joining her is Roberta Palmer who worked as an Anesthesiologist
for the Veteran's Medical Services talks about the single rate payer system
as a method of ensuring medical care for every citizen. |
Yes
|
| #314 |
10/27/04 |
"Recycling
Update" |
Alex
Kyler, Chair of the Oregon Association of Recyclers talks about the
current recycling programs throughout Oregon and the Association's efforts
to increase the amount of recycling so that it reaches 50% of all wastes.
Elaine Wedekind, Recycling Coordinator of Palm Springs, CA., shares
the current recycling achievements in a city whose primary activity
is tourism and persons who only live part-time in Palm Springs.
|
Yes
|
| #315 |
11/03/04 |
"Sharing
Our Stuff With Others" |
Alex
West, Albert Kaufman and Steve Udycx share their various experiences in
helping use the Internet to obtain free or purchase items that we need.
This was originally recorded on November 19, 2003 as program #268. See
Season #6 for more information. |
Yes
|
| #316 |
11/10/04 |
"Availability
of Prescription Drugs in America"
|
Jerry
Glanagan, Foundation for Tax Payers and Consumer's Rights of California,
talks about drug re-importation and their organizations efforts to get
people to Canada to purchase low-cost drugs. This was followed by a discussion
by Michael Arken of the Alliance
for Retired Americans and Maribeth Healey of Oregonians for Health Security
talking about the problems and benefits of drug discount cards and failed
attempts to reduce the costs of drugs. |
Yes
|
| #317 |
11/17/04 |
"Our
Precious Insects" Insects" |
Matthew Shepherd
of the Xerces Society talks about his role in maintaining and increasing
the insect population in Oregon. He helps promote a better understanding
of the insect population. This program was originally heard on June
4, 2003 as program #244.
|
Yes
|
| #318 |
11/24/04 |
"Who's
Caring for Our Pets and Animals" |
Howard
Goldberg, Dean of Oregon's College of Veterinary Medicine will talk
about the nature of the services that OSU is currently providing as
well as future challenges. Drs. Jeff Brant and Karen Johnson, DVM of
Banfield - The Pet Hospital will talk about what they are doing to provide
veterinary services throughout the country. This is the largest service
available with some 400 medical hospitals located in PetSmart stores
throughout the country.
|
Yes
|
| #319 |
12/01/04 |
"The
Typist " |
Irene
and JT Peterson, Arden Benson and Verna Russell present a one act play
which talks about unrequited love. |
Yes
|
| #320 |
12/08/04 |
Who's
watching after the elderly during a natural disaster?
|
Diane
Lindsey of the Washington County Disability, Aging& Veteran Services
will talk about how the her agency works during such events like no
power, floods, or earthquakes. Also, Durten Laue, a community-health
worker in Findhorn Park, Scotland talks about her similar work. Originally
aired on October 15, 2003.
|
Yes
|
| #321 |
12/15/04 |
"Seasonal
Musings" |
Catch
up with Valerie Blessley and Jennifer Pratt-Walter as they talk about
their recent CD's and what's been happening to them; also get reacquainted
with Michael McCabe and his recent CD, "Amor" and catch up on
what's happening to Nick Baker. Of course you'll also hear their music. |
Yes
|
|
#322
|
12/22/04 |
"The
Chalkboard Project" |
Sue
Hildick of the Chalkboard Project will tell us how five of Oregon's largest
charitable foundations joined their efforts to help Oregon Citizens ensure
a superior public education program (K-12). Representatives of Oregon's
Science Teachers Association will also share their ideas about improving
Oregon children's science skills |
Yes
|
| # 323 |
12/29/04
|
"Young
American Artists" |
Meet
Jonathan and Richard Jackson, accomplished actors, directors and musicians.
Jonathan is the lead and backup singer in their band "Enation."
Richard plays drums in the band. Jonathan is the recipient of various
awards including three "Daytime Emmy Awards, two Soap Opera Digest
Awards. |
Yes
|
#324 |
01/05/05 |
"Measuring
the Changes in Our Communities" |
Meet
Barry Edmonston, Director of the Population Research Center, Portland
State University. He will tell us why information about our community
is so important, what he can and can't measure, and we'll talk about how
various Oregon cities have benefited from these measurements. We'll also
hear from a variety of people who have benefited from this information. |
Yes
|
#325 |
01/12/05 |
"Wise
Charitable Giving" |
Erin
May of the Better Business Bureau of Oregon and Washington will talk about
a variety of topics including telemarketing, donating cars, ten tips in
giving and more. Victoria Cox of Oregon's Attorney General's Office will
talk about the annual publication of names of charities with large expenditures
for fund raising called "Charitable Giving; It Makes a Difference."
Also, Margret Hunt, Executive Director of The Special Olympics will talk
about her agency's fund raising methods. |
Yes
|
#326 |
01/19/05 |
Motivating
the Public to Participate |
Tom
Meyers, Kae Seem-Riggero talk about the motivations that caused them to
sign people up to vote and Julie O'Dell tells why Portland stands out
nationally when it comes down to involving its citizens in public issues. |
Yes
|
#327 |
01/26/05 |
Truths
and Myths about Oregon's Nonprofit Organizations |
Kevin
Matheny, Regional Director of Foundation Services, Providence Medical
Foundations of Oregon, Deborah Krause, Principal of Claro! and Kay Sohl,
Executive Director of TACS will talk about public perceptions of Oregon
non-profits and the challenges they face in providing services to Oregon
residents. |
Yes
|
#326 |
02/02/05 |
Twenty-first
Century Doctors |
Dr.
Lisa Dobson, Deputy Director of AHEC at OHSU and Dr. Leslie King talk
about the challenges that doctors and hospitals face in providing medical
services. |
|
#327 |
02/09/05 |
Winter
Farmers Markets |
Eamon
Molloy of the Hillsdale Farmers' Market and Sarah Cline of the People's
Coop in SE Portland both have winter farmers' markets.
|
Yes
|
|
#328
|
02/16/05 |
Contemporary
Jazz Music by Irene Soderberg |
Meet
Irene Soderberg who talks about how she became a professional singer.
She also tells us about her commitment to helping people with Aids.
|
Yes
|
| #329 |
02/23/05 |
Dragon
Boat Team |
Patricia
Keple, Ayla Montgomery, Steve Brown and Charlene Cook describe how they
started dragon boat racing in Portland. All the team members are blind.
They have competed in the Rose Festival Dragon Boat races as well as traveling
to other cities to compete. Originally aired on March 19, 2003. |
Yes
|
| #330 |
03/02/05 |
Hunger
Solutions in Oregon |
Patty
Whitney-Wise, Executive Director of the Oregon Hunger Task Force and Kim
Thomas, Director of Advocacy for the Oregon Food Bank talk about the current
efforts to further reduce hunger and food security in Oregon. |
Yes
|
| #331 |
03/09/05 |
Fusion
of World Music |
Jorge
Zamorano talks about the rise of Bossa Nova from the Samba and the fusion
of various forms of world music.
He also talks about how the importance of music and the growth of his
musical skills came about since his early childhood. Mr. Zamorano has
composed and organized music for advertising for many years, however,
he is known for his guitar playing across the United States of America.
|
Yes
|
| #332 |
03/16/05 |
The
World Language Institute |
Guillaumme
Gendre, Supervising Teacher of the Institute, staff and students talk
about their experiences in learning the English language, and American
culture as well as increasing the knowledge of their own cultural and
language experiences. |
Yes
|
| #333 |
03/23/05 |
The
Power to Deal with ALS - Lou Gherig's Disease |
Cindy Burdel
speaks about the loss of her brother, a well known trumpeter, to ALS and
shares her experiences in establishing ALS-Oregon. This interview originally
occurred on June 11, 2003. |
Yes
|
#334 |
03/30/05 |
The
Story of Community Advocates |
Jennifer
Talbot, Executive Director of Community Advocates talks about two programs,
"Kids Can" and "No Punching Judy," a video for young
children. The program helps children and parents deal with Domestic Abuse.
This program was originally aired on June 9, 2004. |
Yes
|
#335 |
04/06/05 |
"How
the Media Shapes Our Opinions" |
Dr.
Leslie King, MD, and Dr. Gerald Sussman of the PSU School of Communications
talk about the various ways the media shapes our opinions about the Iraq
war and other public issues. |
Yes
|
#336 |
04/13/05 |
"Australian
Environmentalists" |
Bill
Harvey of the Tasmanian (Australian) Green Party and Molly Harriss Olson
of Eco-Futures talk about current environmental issues in Australia, the
US and at the World Economic Council. |
Yes
|
#337 |
04/20/05 |
"Hillsboro
and Tigard Farmer's Markets and Their Vendors" |
Patrick
Rossetti brings several guest vendors to talk about the three farmer's
markets in the Hillsboro, OR area and Stan Baumhauffer brings some guest
vendors to talk about the Tigard, OR farmer's market. |
Yes
|
#338
|
04/27/05 |
Communitecture
- Neighborhood Revitalization |
Mark Lakeman,
originator of Portland's first neighborhood, public square and supporter
of Communitecture, a process of providing community through physical changes
within the community such as intersection amenities. He also spoke about
the Teen Pony a unique vehicle which comes to open areas in the City where
teens can meet and talk.
This program was originally aired on July 12, 2000. |
Yes
|
| #339 |
05/04/05 |
"The
Growing Use of Renewable Energy" |
During
the first half of this episode of Keeping Kurrent you will meet John Patter,
President and Founder of Mr. Sun Solar and hear Bob Sloanes story
about how he used a solar panel to meet his electricity needs while camping
in the Mt. Hood National Forest last summer. During the second half of
the program you'll meet Troy Gagliano a Senior Policy Associate at the
Renewable Northwest Project in Portland and Chris Taylor, Director of
Project Development for Zilkha Renewable Energy. They will talk about
how renewable energy projects, especially wind powered generators, are
increasingly used to provide citizens with power. |
Yes
|
#340 |
05/11/05 |
Dragon
Boat Team |
Patricia
Keple, Ayla Montgomery, Steve Brown and Charlene Cook describe how they
started dragon boat racing in Portland. All the team members are blind.
The team is called "Blind Ambition." They have competed in the
Rose Festival Dragon Boat races as well as traveling to other cities to
compete. Originally aired on March 19, 2003, program #233. |
|
#341 |
05/18/05 |
Holistic
Medical Care |
Mark
Scott, CEO, and Yvonne Arborgast, Public Relations, appeared on the show
to talk about the Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles, Oregon. This
unique medical services facility mixes a standard array of medical services
with family care, holistic medical care and education. Previously heard
on November 11, 1999. You can learn more at: http://www.hospitalsoup.com/hospitals/Mid-Columbia-Medical-Center.asp.
|
|
342 |
05/25/05 |
NW
Initiative for Leadership in Ecology, Culture and Education |
Pramod
Parajuli, and a team PSU students will explain how the economy, ecology,
equity and justice and bicultural diversity relate to the food we eat,
our connection with people from diverse cultures, of varying ages, in
rural and urban settings. |
Yes
|
#343 |
06/01/05 |
"What's
Happened to our Political Process?" |
Dr.
Gerald Sussman, author of "Global Electioneering: Campaign Consulting,
Communications and Corporate Finance" and Professor, School of Urban
Studies and Planning, Portland State University will share his views about
the effect of International Capitalism on our Political process |
Yes
|
#344 |
06/08/05 |
"Three
Views on Australia" |
Meet
John Honey, filmmaker, director, and writer who lives near Hobart Tasmania
in Australia who will speak about his experiences both in the US and Australia;
also hear two Swedish tourists, Hakann Stromquist and Monica Clemenson
compare their experiences in Australia with their life in Sweden; and
also Doug, Kathy and their daughter Ashley speak about their east coast
travels |
Yes
|
#345 |
06/15/05 |
"Peace
Corp Museum" |
Martin
Kaplan, President of the Museum of Peace Corp Experience along with board
members Anne Wheeler, Ron Myers, and Nichole Dino talk about their Peace
Corp experiences. They also explained what they have been doing to raise
funds and consciousness about the National Museum. This program was originally
broadcast on March 17, 2004. This was program #282.
|
Yes
|
#346 |
06/22/05 |
"Oregon
Community Warehouse" |
Roz
Babener the founder and Executive Director of the Oregon Community Warehouse,
and Kelly Zander, staff, describe how this organization works with some
130 social and community organizations to provide furniture, household
goods, and miscellaneous household items. Originally aired on May 19,
2004, program #292. |
Yes
|
#347 |
06/29/05 |
"Willamette
West - Habitat for Humanity" |
MIlton
Dennis, Executive Director of the Willamette West Habitat for Humanity
program and several other volunteers will appear on the show. They will
talk about Lindsay Lane and Leadership Row projects in Hillsboro and Beaverton.
You'll also learn how people are chosen to be an owner of one of the units
developed by this organization and what it takes to develop the homes.
Also, hear Alicia Polacock, volunteer
project leader in a New Zealand Habitat for Humanity housing project.
The project took place on the north island of New Zealand and involved
a number of volunteers from the Pacific Northwest.
|
Yes
|
#348 |
07/06/05 |
"Protecting
our Public Health" |
Susan
Allen, Director, Oregon's Public Health agency talks about the importance
of public health services as well as identifies some of the state's public
health priorities. She will explain how these matters became priorities.
She will explain how international diseases and threats of the use weapons
of mass destruction effect Oregon's health priorities.
|
Yes
|
#349 |
07/13/05 |
"Helping
At Risk Youths" |
Sherri
Shaffer, CEO of the Cow Creek Tribes, describes her tribe's commitment
to social programs in Southern Oregon and her work with the Western Youth
Development programs. Peter Baker and Joe Parunikin of Western Youth Development,
explain the wonderful results of the youth's empowerment skills program
(YES). The program includes entrepreneurial training, a challenge course
and a deli training program. This program was originally aired on March
1, 2000, Seasons number 2. |
Yes
|
#350 |
07/20/05 |
"Community
Advocates" |
Jennifer
Talbot, Executive Director of Community Advocates talks about two programs,
"Kids Can" and "No Punching Judy," a video for young
children. The program helps children and parents deal with Domestic Abuse.
Originally aired on June 9, 2004,
Program #294. |
Yes
|
| #351 |
07/27/05 |
"Stringtown
- 2003" |
Poetry,
prose and stories read by prominent American writers. This is a repeat
of a program which aired on January 21, 2004, program #274.
|
Available following
the show .
|
#352 |
08/03/05 |
"How
safe are our rivers and streams and How secure are our water supplies?" |
On
this segment of Keeping Kurrent you will meet representatives of the public
and private organizations that ensure that we have safe water supplies.
You'll meet Matt Blevins of the Oregon Environmental Council that will
talk about what's currently happening in Oregon's current legislature
sessions on water issues. Michelle Bussard, Executive Director of the
Johnson Creek Watershed Council, who'll talk about her group's concern
about waterissues. Finally, you'll meet representatives of Oregon's Water
Service Agencies who maintain the safety of our water supply and the delivery
system. You'll have an opportunity to learn about Water System Security.
|
Available following
the show .
|
#353 |
08//10/05 |
"The
Maintenance of Maori Tribal Language and Culture" |
Young
people can be quite mature. You'll meet Te Atiwei Ririnui, a 19 year accomplished
Maori weaver, who weaves traditional Maori mats. You'll be impressed with
his sincerity and maturity. He is also committed to the traditional Maori
ways.
There
are a variety of views about the development of the Maori language and
traditions. To find out more about this you'll hear Len Pene, the manager
of a Maori radio station, one of 21 "iwi" stations in New Zealand.
The "iwi" stations are committed to ensuring that Maori tribal
members hear their language and explore their culture.
New Zealand has as of Wednesday, 13 July 2005 at 5:29:22 a.m. 4,097,628
people. There are approximately 600,000 Maori tribal members. This group
represents 15% of the total population. The stations serving tribal
members are more than 25 times greater than Oregon's tribal broadcasting
system.
|
Yes
|
#354 |
08/17/05 |
"Conversations
with Oregon's Native Americans" |
Meet Tabitha
Whitefoot, Coordinator of the PSU, Native American Student and Community
Center in Portland, Oregon and Sue Matters, General Manager of KWSO, Warm
Springs Community Radio, 91.9 FM. |
|
#355 |
08/24/05 |
"Fulfillment" |
Listen
to the unique life stories of 3 seniors from Oregon and Washington and
from Andy Nelson, Executive Director of "Hands Around Portland,"
who will tell us about ways that we can volunteer and what makes life
fluffing.. |
Yes
|
#356 |
08/31/05 |
"Buying
Locally" |
Meet
three of Oregon's emerging entrepreneurs who are making food products
from locally grown fruits and vegetables. Also, find out why "buying
locally" is an important trend that is supported by local governments
and nonprofit organizations.
You'll meet Susan McCormack
who owns "Rose City Pepperheads," Lisa Herlinger, the Creator
of "Ruby Jewel Treats" and Heidi Liebowitz who creates various
soups and sells them at several Farmers' Markets.
|
Yes
|
#357 |
09/07/05 |
"Medical
Care, Right or Personal Responsibility" |
Dr.
Leslie King, a physician serving in an emergency clinic in Hermiston,
OR will share her views about the effects of the uninsured on Oregon's
medical services. Joining her is Roberta Palmer who worked as an Anesthesiologist
for the Veteran's Medical Services talks about the single rate payer system
as a method of ensuring medical care for every citizen. This topic was
originally aired on October 20, 2004, Program #313.
|
Yes
|
#358 |
09/14/05 |
"The
Effects of China's Economic Growth" |
Listen
to experienced China traveler and academic Jeffrey Barlow of Pacific University's
Department of History. He will talk about the changes he has observed
in China's economic growth during some 40 visits to China. Also, Don McIntosh,
Associate Editor of the NW Labor Press will talk about his recent article,
"China: The World's Sweatshop." In it he focuses on the plight
of China's workers who have limited by policy and tradition. They'll both
explore how this change effects North Americans. |
Available following
the show.
|
#359 |
09/21/05 |
"Emergency
Preparedness in Oregon's Communities" |
Learn
how local, state and federal government along with private nonprofit agencies
plan to deal with massive emergencies. Are we ready to handle large disasters
in Oregon? What assurances are there that this will not be handled the
same way that New Orleans was? You'll meet Scott Porter, Director of Washington
County's Office of Consolidated Emergency Management and a representative
of the State of Oregon's Emergency Management. |
Available following
the show.
|
#359 |
09/28/05
End of the 7th Season
|
"Health
Care Update" |
Meet
Dr. Roberta Palmer, Virginia Davis, and Marilyn Grendele who are active
on the Multnomah County Democrats Health Care Working Group. They will
share their research and views about improving Oregonian's health care
services. They'll tell us about |
Available following
the show.
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