Shows
RadiozineRadiozine: Remembering Transformative Black Leaders - Avel GordlyIn this retrospective, Grassroot News NW's LaNita Duke and Nia Gray remember
a revolutionary Black leaders we lost in recent weeks, Oregon State Sen.
Avel Gordly.
Would you like to share your memories with us? Call and leave us a message at
971-801-1396, we may use i...
2026-02-2400 min
Let’s Talk About Race (LTAR)A Revolutionary Friendship between Yuri Kochiyama and Malcolm XSend a textThe relationship between the Asian & African American communities has often been tenuous and seemingly at odds. However, the relationship between Yuri Kochiyama and Malcolm X came at a time when the fight for Civil Rights was at its peak for many minority communities. In this special episode of Fighting The Power, Lanita Duke is joined by Radio Producer and Artist Jenna Yokoyama, as we celebrate the shared birthday and unlikely friendship of the pair. Having endured both the death of her father and internment during WWII, she and her husband made a new l...
2026-02-1227 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)No Black History Month-updating Reading, Writing, and Book burning.Send a textLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR), is a new intergenerational, roundtable discussion of independent national journalists featuring rigorous conversations and analysis of news coverage and the role race plays in politics, government, economy, education, and health. LTAR currently airs on KBOO Community Radio in Portland, OR, and on Pacifica Radio NetworkLTAR brings independent journalists from all over the country from New Jersey to Texas and Pennsylvania with a home base in Portland, Oregon. The hosts bring their own flavor, journalistic perspectives, and integrity.The roundtable line-up features: LaNita Duke, an award-winning au...
2026-02-1252 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)Fighting the Power- Resistance Matters- Jan 2026Send us a textFighting the Power- Resistance Matters- Jan 2026 Fighting The Power is a radio/Podcast featuring independent journalists resisting Trump's authoritarian rule. We highlight efforts to restore democracy and confront Project 2025, which aims to reduce civil liberties.Our panelists include:· LaNita Duke: Award-winning multimedia producer for Grassroots News Northwest.· Dianne Johnson: Professor and journalist specializing in political journalism and the Arts.· Althea Billings: Journalist and radio producer covering Politics and National News.· Rev. Cecil Prescod: Talk show host focusing on socia...
2026-01-1827 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)Kwanzaa 2025- Fighting the PowerSend us a textFighting The Power is a radio/Podcast featuring independent journalists resisting Trump's authoritarian rule. We highlight efforts to restore democracy and confront Project 2025, which aims to reduce civil liberties.Our panelists include:· LaNita Duke: Award-winning multimedia producer for Grassroots News Northwest.· Dianne Johnson: Professor and journalist specializing in political journalism and the Arts.· Althea Billings: Journalist and radio producer covering Politics and National News.· Rev. Cecil Prescod: Talk show host focusing on social and political issues.· Nia Gray: Civil rights advocate from Pittsburgh.St...
2025-12-1627 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)Fighting The Power: Democracy is alive when voting survives-The 2025 Midterm racesSend us a text Fighting The Power: Democracy is alive when voting survives-The 2025 Midterm races Fighting The Power is a radio/Podcast featuring independent journalists resisting Trump's authoritarian rule. We highlight efforts to restore democracy and confront Project 2025, which aims to reduce civil liberties.Our panelists include:· LaNita Duke: Award-winning multimedia producer for Grassroots News Northwest.· Dianne Johnson: Professor and journalist specializing in political journalism and the Arts.· Althea Billings: Journalist and radio producer covering Politics and National News.· Rev. Cecil Prescod: Talk...
2025-11-2827 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)Not The Fire This Time; Portland is not on Fire -Fighting the PowerSend us a textFighting The Power is a radio/Podcast featuring independent journalists resisting Trump's authoritarian rule. We highlight efforts to restore democracy and confront Project 2025, which aims to reduce civil liberties.Our panelists include:· LaNita Duke: Award-winning multimedia producer for Grassroots News Northwest.· Dianne Johnson: Professor and journalist specializing in political journalism and the Arts.· Althea Billings: Journalist and radio producer covering Politics and National News.· Rev. Cecil Prescod: Talk show host focusing on social and political issues.· Nia Gray: Civil rights advocate from Pittsburgh and Faith...
2025-10-2027 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)On This Edition of Fighting The Power, we celebrate Juneteenth before the Trump regime eliminates the holidaySend a textFighting The Power is a radio/Podcast featuring independent journalists resisting Trump's authoritarian rule. We highlight efforts to restore democracy and confront Project 2025, which aims to reduce civil liberties.Our panelists include:• LaNita Duke: Award-winning multimedia producer for Grassroots News Northwest.• Dianne Johnson: Professor and journalist specializing in political journalism and the Arts.• Althea Billings: Journalist and radio producer covering Politics and National News.• Rev. Cecil Prescod: Talk show host focusing on social and political issues.• Nia Gray: Civil rights advocate from Pittsburgh.• Mary Li: Pacific Northwest bureaucrat f...
2025-06-0228 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)A Revolutionary Friendship of May 19 between Yuri Kochiyama and Malcolm XSend us a textThe relationship between the Asian & African American communities has often been tenuous and seemingly at odds. However, the relationship between Yuri Kochiyama and Malcolm X came at a time when the fight for Civil Rights was at its peak for many minority communities. In this special episode of Fighting The Power, Lanita Duke is joined by Radio Producer and Artist Jenna Yokoyama, as we celebrate the shared birthday and unlikely friendship of the pair. Having endured both the death of her father and internment during WWII, she and her husband made a n...
2025-05-0527 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)Democracy dies when you comply; do not comply in advance.Send us a textFighting The Power is a radio/Podcast featuring independent journalists resisting Trump's authoritarian rule. We highlight efforts to restore democracy and confront Project 2025, which aims to reduce civil liberties.Our panelists include:· LaNita Duke: Award-winning multimedia producer for Grassroots News Northwest.· Dianne Johnson: Professor and journalist specializing in political journalism and the Arts.· Althea Billings: Journalist and radio producer covering Politics and National News.· Rev. Cecil Prescod: Talk show host focusing on social and political issues.· Nia Gray: Civil rights advocate from Pittsburgh.· ...
2025-04-2727 min
Let’s Talk About Race (LTAR)Democracy dies when the Fourth Estate compliesSend us a textFighting The Power is a radio/Podcast featuring independent journalists resisting Trump's authoritarian rule. We highlight efforts to restore democracy and confront Project 2025, which aims to reduce civil liberties.Our panelists include:· LaNita Duke: Award-winning multimedia producer for Grassroots News Northwest.· Dianne Johnson: Professor and journalist specializing in political journalism and the Arts.· Althea Billings: Journalist and radio producer covering Politics and National News.· Rev. Cecil Prescod: Talk show host focusing on social and political issues.· Nia Gray: Civil rights advocate from Pittsburgh.· ...
2025-03-2326 min
Running On AirRunning On Air: Host ReflectionsOn this episode of Running On Air, hosts of Running On Air Cory Elia, Annette
Newell, Lanita Duke and Althea Billings talk about their experience with
hosting the program for the past two months. They take your questions and
reflect on the trends they've seen from this s...
2024-10-1900 min
Running On AirRunning On Air: Mayor, E7 - As-Salaam and NassetOn this episode of Running On Air, Portland Mayoral Candidates BeUtee
As-Salaam and Sharon Nasset join KBOO's Lanita Duke to talk about confronting
Portland problems, bridging the new government structure, and the race so
far.
2024-10-1200 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)LTAR- The Fire This timeSend us a textLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR), a new intergenerational, roundtable discussion of independent national journalists featuring rigorous conversations and analysis of news coverage and the role race plays in politics, government, economy, education, and health. LTAR currently airs on KBOO Community Radio in Portland, OR .LTAR brings independent journalists from all over the country from New Jersey to Texas and Pennsylvania with a home base in Portland, Oregon. The hosts bring their flavor, journalistic perspectives, and integrity. The roundtable line-up features: LaNita Duke, an award-winning audio and video producer who has wr...
2024-05-2155 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)LTAR - Let’s Talk About Race - Taxation Without RationalizationSend us a textLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR), is an intergenerational, roundtable discussion of independent national journalists featuring rigorous conversations and analysis of news coverage and the role race plays in politics, government, economy, education, and health. LTAR currently airs on KBOO Community Radio in Portland, OR, and on Pacifica Radio NetworkLTAR brings independent journalists from all over the country from New Jersey to Texas and Pennsylvania with a home base in Portland, Oregon. The hosts bring their own flavor, journalistic perspectives, and integrity.The roundtable line-up features: LaNita Duke, an award-winning au...
2024-05-2156 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)LTAR International Women Day Is Every DaySend us a textLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR), is an intergenerational, roundtable discussion of independent national journalists featuring rigorous conversations and analysis of news coverage and the role race plays in politics, government, economy, education, and health. LTAR currently airs on KBOO Community Radio in Portland, OR, and on Pacifica Radio NetworkLTAR brings independent journalists from all over the country from New Jersey to Texas and Pennsylvania with a home base in Portland, Oregon. The hosts bring their own flavor, journalistic perspectives, and integrity.The roundtable line-up features: LaNita Duke, an award-winning au...
2024-05-2156 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)LTAR - Putting Woke To Sleep - Backlash To Racial JusticeSend us a textLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR), a new intergenerational, roundtable discussion of independent national journalists featuring rigorous conversations and analysis of news coverage and the role race plays in politics, government, economy, education, and health. LTAR currently airs on KBOO Community Radio in Portland, OR .LTAR brings independent journalists from all over the country from New Jersey to Texas and Pennsylvania with a home-base in Portland, Oregon. The hosts bring their own flavor, journalistic perspectives, and integrity. The roundtable line-up features: LaNita Duke, award-winning audio and video produc...
2024-05-2155 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)The episode is dying to own the liberals or voting against your best interest.Send us a textDying to own the liberals LaNita Duke (00:01.313)Althea, you wanna just take over? Althea (00:03.778)Sure, I can do that. Althea (00:08.774)You are listening to LTAR Let's Talk About Race. I'm Althea Billings. I'm here with our lovely panel and we have a lot to talk about. Althea (00:20.398)The episode is dying to own the liberals or voting against your best interest. My first question for the panel here has to d...
2024-02-051h 01Let’s Talk About Race (LTAR)Welcome to another edition of LTAR-No Black History 2024 -Reading, Writing and Book BurningSend us a textLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR), a new intergenerational, roundtable discussion of independent national journalists featuring rigorous conversations and analysis of news coverage and the role race plays in politics, government, economy, education, and health. LTAR currently airs on KBOO Community Radio in Portland, OR and Pacific Radio NetworkLTAR brings independent journalists from all over the country from New Jersey to Texas and Pennsylvania with a home-base in Portland, Oregon. The hosts bring their own flavor, journalistic perspectives, and integrity.The roundtable line-up features: LaNita Duke, award-winning audio an...
2024-02-0558 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)This is our self-reflection show-LTAR -Let’s Talk About RaceSend us a textSummaryOn this edition of LTAR-as we say goodbye to 2023 and prepare for 2024, we discuss the evolution of LTAR Let’s Talk about Race which started in Aug of 2020-Our panelists discussed their favorite episodes of Let's Talk About Race (LTAR), why do they participate in LTAR and why is LTAR essential. This is our self-reflection show-LTAR -Let’s Talk About Race Cecil, Althera, Mary, Professional Johnson, Nia Gray our Executiv...
2024-02-0552 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)On this Edition of LTAR-Closing the Door Behind You-the end of Affirmative Action in AmericanSend us a text-Lets Talk About Race (LTAR), is an intergenerational, roundtable discussion of independent national journalists featuring rigorous conversations and analysis of news coverage and the role race plays in politics, government, economy, education, and health. LTAR currently airs on KBOO Community Radio in Portland, OR and syndicated nationally on Pacifica Radio NetworkLTAR brings independent journalists from all over the country from New Jersey to Texas and Pennsylvania with a home-base in Portland, Oregon. The hosts bring their own flavor, journalistic perspectives, and integrity. LTAR brings independent journalists from all over the coun...
2024-02-0556 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)Welcome to another edition of LTAR: Let’s Talk About Race This is our first episode of 2024Send us a textBall of Confusion Script Welcome to another edition of LTAR: Let’s Talk About Race This is our first episode of 2024 And it’s appropriately entitled Ball Of Confusion Our episode title is based on what is happening in America today. We have so many issues, the meltdown of the Republican Party, involvement in two conflicts overseas. A presidential race that involves a candidate facing 91 felonies , convicted of rape and financial fraud and the other candi...
2024-02-0556 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)The Pill of Death -the fentanyl crisis in America.Send us a text IntroWelcome to another edition of LTAR. In this edition, we are examining the drug crisis in America - primarily fentanyl and opiates.We will look at the Racial and Ethnic Disparities in how drug use is viewed and prosecuted in America, and the impact of harm reduction strategies. And how the approach to the overdose crisis has changed?This segment is hosted by Althea Billings -Our proud bureaucratic Mary Li is on assignment. ---------------------------------------------------------We are ente...
2023-05-0957 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)FINAL STEVIE WONDER FIRST SHOW OF NEW FORMAT JULY 29 2018 Thanks Giving 2019Send us a text
2023-03-3156 min2023-03-312h 042023-03-311h 02Let’s Talk About Race (LTAR)Welcome to another edition of LTAR-Let’s Talk about Race-this is part two of our gun violence show – I’m Althea BillingsSend us a textWelcome to another edition of LTAR-Let’s Talk about Race-this is part two of our gun violence show – I’m Althea Billings We are focusing on racial violence in America -Racial violence comes in many forms- banning books, restricting medical care, and demonizing certain populations.But it is the bullets behind gun violence that physically stop lives and we deconstruct the aftermath of the Atlanta Spa shootings, where eight people, including six Asian women, were murdered.At LTAR- We continue our discussion on Gun violence in America-The aftermath or thoughts...
2023-03-3156 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)LTAR: Gun Violence in America-As American as cherry pieSend us a textLet's Talk About Race (LTAR), is a new intergenerational, roundtable discussion of independent national journalists featuring rigorous conversations and analysis of news coverage and the role race plays in politics, government, economy, education, and health. LTAR currently airs on KBOO Community Radio in Portland, OR, and on Pacifica Radio NetworkLTAR brings independent journalists from all over the country from New Jersey to Texas and Pennsylvania with a home base in Portland, Oregon. The hosts bring their own flavor, journalistic perspectives, and integrity. LTAR brings independent journalists from all over the country...
2023-03-1457 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)You are listening to LTAR: No Black History Month-updating Reading, Writing, and Book burning.Send us a textLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR), is a new intergenerational, roundtable discussion of independent national journalists featuring rigorous conversations and analysis of news coverage and the role race plays in politics, government, economy, education, and health. LTAR currently airs on KBOO Community Radio in Portland, OR, and on Pacifica Radio NetworkLTAR brings independent journalists from all over the country from New Jersey to Texas and Pennsylvania with a home base in Portland, Oregon. The hosts bring their own flavor, journalistic perspectives, and integrity.The roundtable line-up features: LaNita Duke, an aw...
2023-02-0657 min2023-01-0257 min2023-01-0256 min2023-01-0258 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR): Pride and Prejudice and The Big Gay Backlash ShowSend us a textLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR), is a new intergenerational, roundtable discussion of independent national journalists featuring rigorous conversations and analysis of news coverage and the role race plays in politics, government, economy, education, and health. LTAR currently airs on KBOO Community Radio in Portland, OR, and Pacifica Radio NetworkLTAR brings independent journalists from all over the country from New Jersey to Texas and Pennsylvania with a home base in Portland, Oregon. The hosts bring their own flavor, journalistic perspectives, and integrity.The roundtable line-up features: LaNita Duke, an...
2023-01-0257 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)2022 in Our Rear ViewSend us a textLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR), is a new intergenerational, roundtable discussion of independent national journalists featuring rigorous conversations and analysis of news coverage and the role race plays in politics, government, economy, education, and health. LTAR currently airs on KBOO Community Radio in Portland, OR, and on Pacifica Radio NetworkLTAR brings independent journalists from all over the country from New Jersey to Texas and Pennsylvania with a home base in Portland, Oregon. The hosts bring their own flavor, journalistic perspectives, and integrity.The roundtable line-up features: LaNita Du...
2023-01-0257 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)Kwanzaa 2022Send us a textWelcome to another edition of LTARThis is our Kwanzaa 2022 show- Now Kwanzaa is a nonreligious holiday that I have celebrated for decades-Kwanzaa is celebrated from Dec 26-Jan 1 -each day symbolizes principles -called the 7 principles for Kwanzaa. The panelist of LTAR picked a news event and connected it to one of the principles of Kwanzaa. These principles celebrated the achievement of women in 2022 as women pushed for the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act, for the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act that enshrines marriage equality in f...
2022-12-1628 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)You are listening to LTAR-Midterm madness or midterm reliefSend us a text Let’s Talk About Race (LTAR), is a new intergenerational, roundtable discussion of independent national journalists featuring rigorous conversations and analysis of news coverage and the role race plays in politics, government, economy, education, and health. LTAR currently airs on KBOO Community Radio in Portland, OR, and on Pacifica Radio NetworkLTAR brings independent journalists from all over the country from New Jersey to Texas and Pennsylvania with a home base in Portland, Oregon. The hosts bring their own flavor, journalistic perspectives, and integrity.The roundtable line-up features: LaNita Duk...
2022-12-1658 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)A Woman ’s Rights Vs The Supreme Court’s MightSend us a textLets Talk About Race (LTAR), is a national and international award-winning progressive, an intergenerational roundtable discussion of independent journalists from around the country. LTAR features rigorous analysis of news coverage, and the role race plays in politics, life, and society. LTAR is available on Audioport and PRX, and currently airs twice monthly on KBOO Community Radio in Portland, OR.The roundtable line-up features LaNita Duke, award-winning multimedia producer for Grassroots News NW . Dianne Johnson is a professor and journalist from Texas. Althea Billings, a journalist and radio producer in Portland, OR. Rev...
2022-08-1029 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)A Woman ’s Rights Vs The Supreme Court’s Might PART Two Copy.mp3Send us a texthypocrisyLets Talk About Race (LTAR), is a national and international award-winning progressive, an intergenerational roundtable discussion of independent journalists from around the country. LTAR features rigorous analysis of news coverage, and the role race plays in politics, life, and society. LTAR is available on Audioport and PRX, and currently airs twice monthly on KBOO Community Radio in Portland, OR.The roundtable line-up features LaNita Duke, award-winning multimedia producer for Grassroots News NW . Dianne Johnson is a professor and journalist from Texas. Althea Billings, a journalist and radio producer in Portland...
2022-08-1057 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)Juneteenth 2022Send us a textLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR), is a national and international award-winning progressive, an intergenerational roundtable discussion of independent journalists from around the country. LTAR features rigorous analysis of news coverage, and the role race plays in politics, life, and society. LTAR is available on Audioport and PRX, and currently airs twice monthly on KBOO Community Radio in Portland, OR.LTAR is also available on Soundcloud and all podcast outlets.The roundtable line-up features LaNita Duke, award-winning multimedia producer for Grassroots News NW. Dianne Johnson is a professor and journalist from Texas. Althe...
2022-06-1357 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)The day the Sport balls stopped bouncing for Social JusticeSend us a textLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR), is a national and international award-winning progressive, an intergenerational roundtable discussion of independent journalists from around the country. LTAR features rigorous analysis of news coverage, and the role race plays in politics, life, and society. LTAR is available on Audioport and PRX, and currently airs twice monthly on KBOO Community Radio in Portland, OR.The roundtable line-up features: LaNita Duke, award-winning multimedia producer for Grassroots News NW. Dianne Johnson is a professor and journalist from Texas. Althea Billings, a journalist and radio producer in Portland, OR. Re...
2022-06-0658 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)The Miseducation of the American MindSend us a textLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR), is a national and international award-winning progressive, intergenerational roundtable discussion of independent journalists from around the country. LTAR features rigorous analysis of news coverage, and the role race plays in politics, life, and society. LTAR is available on Audioport and PRX, and currently airs twice monthly on KBOO Community Radio in Portland, OR. The roundtable line-up features: LaNita Duke, award-winning multimedia producer for Grassroots News NW . Dianne Johnson is a professor and journalist from Texas. Althea Billings, a journalist and radio producer in Portland, OR. Rev. Cecil P...
2022-05-2557 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)A women’s right vs the Supreme Court’s MightSend us a textLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR), is a national and international award-winning progressive, an intergenerational roundtable discussion of independent journalists from around the country. LTAR features rigorous analysis of news coverage, and the role race plays in politics, life, and society. LTAR is available on Audio port and PRX, and currently airs twice monthly on KBOO Community Radio in Portland, OR.The roundtable line-up features LaNita Duke, award-winning multimedia producer for Grassroots News NW . Dianne Johnson is a professor and journalist from Texas. Althea Billings, a journalist and radio producer in Portland, OR. ...
2022-05-2556 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)Earth Day 2022-Severe Weather -brought on by Climate Change-breaks our infrastructureSend us a text The roundtable line-up features: LaNita Duke, an award-winning audio and video producer who has written, directed, and produced political news and commentary for Grassroots NW and KBOO Radio for over 45 years. Dianne Johnson, a journalist from Texas co-host/musicologist on From the Grassroots, a political news magazine. Althea Billings, current News Director at KBOO Community Radio. Cecil Prescod, is a talk-show host on local, national, and international issues ranging from poverty in Portland to politics in Africa. Nia Gray, host and blogger of The Faith Report in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. And Michelle Melt...
2022-04-1258 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)LTAR: 100 seconds to midnight -This is an international domestic violence situation -the partner become furious when the ex-partner wants to leave-or in Ukraine's case -looking affectionately at NATO and the West.Send us a textWelcome to another edition of LTAR- this is a dangerous topic to address during a dangerous time-LTAR is going to dip our toe into international waters as we discuss the current white on white crime between the County of Ukraine and their former partner Russia -who wants Ukraine backThis is an international domestic violence situation -the partner becomes furious when the ex-partner wants to leave-or in Ukraine's case -looking affectionately at NATO and the West.However, the ex-partner, Russia, has big guns-nuclear armaments -hence the title of this...
2022-03-1653 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)LTAR : Build, Back-Never-a look at President Biden's domestic policies failuresSend us a textOn this segment of LTAR : Build, Back-Never-a look at President Bidens domestic policies failuresWhen has the fire and fury gone- No John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, No Build Back Better bill. This is ruinous for Democratic prospects in the 2022 elections.Republicans can be counted on to do three things, and three things only: 1) increase defense spending and military adventurism; 2) launch preemptive culture wars; and 3) cut taxes on the wealthy. And obstruct Democratic legislation: universal pre-K, child care, home care, prescription drug reform, and climate action.Sen. Bernie Sanders...
2022-03-0557 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)LETS TALK ABOUT RACE (LTAR) : BUILD, BACK-NEVER-A LOOK AT PRESIDENT BIDENS DOMESTIC POLICIES FAILURESOn this segment of LTAR : Build, Back-Never-a look at President Bidens domestic policies failuresWhen has the fire and fury gone- No John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, No Build Back Better bill. This is ruinous for Democratic prospects in the 2022 elections.Republicans can be counted on to do three things, and three things only: 1) increase defense spending and military adventurism; 2) launch preemptive culture wars; and 3) cut taxes on the wealthy. And obstruct Democratic legislation: universal pre-K, child care, home care, prescription drug reform, and climate action.Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. has sounded particularly impatient and...
2022-03-0557 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)LTAR-Reading, Writing and Book BurningSend us a textWelcome to another edition of LTAR-Reading, Writing, and Book Burning America is undergoing another backlash to the increasing awareness of racial injustices following the murder of George Floyd as school leaders confront longstanding inequities as some public schools address diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts And white conservatives are creating false flags by challenging this awareness with educational gag orders to pull books off the shelves and stop teachers from teaching any subject that will make white children feel bad. -thus reading writing and book burning The LTAR journalist addressed three que...
2022-02-1457 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)LETS TALK ABOUT RACE (LTAR) :ANOTHER RACIAL RECKONING IN AMERICA-STOP AAPI HATESend us a textRevolutionary Love and Radical Imagination is the way forward according to Mary Li from Portland Oregon as a guest on LTAR: Another Racial Reckoning in America. And Ed Bird Song, Community college professor and counseling chair from Long Beach, CA said the tragedyThe shooting will bring all communities together.LTAR also addressed the anti-black feeling in the Asian Communities: Let's Talk About Race (LTAR), a new intergenerational, roundtable discussion of independent national journalists featuring rigorous conversations and analysis of news coverage and the role race plays in politics, government, e...
2022-02-0358 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)This is part II of : Another Racial Reckoning in America-STOP AAPI HATE, part 2-Bystander InterventionThis is part II of : Another Racial Reckoning in America-STOP AAPI HATE, part 2-Bystander InterventionOn March 16 2021 eight human beings were murdered by a 21 year old white male.Six of the victims were of Asian descent, and two were white. Seven were women.The authorities have identified those killed in the attacks as Soon Chung Park, 74; Hyun Jung Grant, 51; Suncha Kim, 69; Yong Ae Yue, 63; Delaina Ashley Yaun, 33; Xiaojie Tan, 49; Daoyou Feng, 44; and Paul Andre Michels, 54. Elcias R. Hernandez-Ortiz, 30, was seriously injuredAnd American is in shock, again and this is leading to another...
2022-02-0351 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)Critical Race Theory-What is it and why is it being bannedSend us a textJournalist Roundtable Topic: Critical Race Theory-What is it and why is it being bannedLTAR deconstructs and explains Critical Race Theory with the voices of our panel, the voice of the Late Dr. Derrick Bell -who was part of a group of legal experts and scholars who developed the concept of CRT- racism and white supremacy are regular, commonplace aspects of life in America.We are joined in this discussion with Mary Li- Mary Li is the Director of the Multnomah Idea Lab-a think tank in Portland OregonCRT...
2022-02-0358 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)LETS TALK ABOUT RACE (LTAR) :THINGS FALL APART-SEVERE WEATHER -BROUGHT ON MY CLIMATE CHANGE-BREAKS OUR INFRASTRUCTURESend us a textJournalist Roundtable Topic: Things Fall Apart-Severe Weather -brought on my Climate Change-breaks our infrastructureTalking Points:'Indigenous peoples have been on the front lines of environmental racism for decades " Indigenous rights lawyer and activist Sherri Mitchell explains why all Americans should care about environmental justice and Indigenous issuesIs racism considered a public health crisis? Virginia lawmakers say it is, and so do educators in Hampton Roads.Harriet Tubman Middle School Climate JusticeFlint, Michigan, tried to save money on water. Now its children have lead poisoning.
2022-02-0357 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)2021: One Step Forward, Two Steps BackWe are happy to announce that the new season of Let's Talk About Race will be starting on September 26th. With all of the events that happened over the Summer, well be starting with a bang on our first episode, 2021: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back. Wel will be covering everything from the crisis in climate change, Texas new abortion ban to the Supreme Court upholding that decision, the surge in Covid-19 deaths and new virus strains, and the continued voter suppression in the South.Client change is real and happening now!This Summer...
2022-02-0358 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)Putting Woke to sleep? The national backlash against America racial reckoning-Send us a textIs conservative messaging putting woke to sleep?We asked our panel three questions:The first question. The term woke is being used as a negative pejorative (expressing contempt). In less than one year-is this a cultural backlash against America's racial reckoning?===================The second question on our the national backlash AGAINST America racial reckoning-Has White allyship faded or are we seeing a backlash to Black Lives Matter?=======================And finally, Defund the police -was this the correct tagline to promote Police reform in America ? Let's T...
2022-02-0357 minLet’s Talk About Race (LTAR)LETS TALK ABOUT RACE (LTAR) : LTAR :THE SECOND PANDEMIC- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN AMERICASend us a textOn this segment of LTAR : The Second Pandemic- Domestic violence in America-hosted by Professional Johnson and we are joined by a special guest., Mary Li. Mary. Mary is the Director of the Multnomah Idea Lab-a think tank in Portland, OR.Nia Gray our faith Reporter is on AssignmentDomestic violence is a public health crisis that existed before COVID. If you had a problem before COVID in whatever sphere " domestic violence, health issues, racism " COVID has elevated it. At least four Black women and girls were murdered per day...
2022-02-0311 min
Let’s Talk About Race (LTAR)LTAR Black History Special-On This Edition of LTAR we are diverting from our regular programming to celebrate the May 19th birthdays of Malcolm X and Yuri Kochiyama-Send us a textOn paper, Yuri Kochiyama and Malcolm X made an unexpected pair — a Japanese American mother of six and a firebrand Muslim minister and Black nationalist and human rights activist. Malcolm X and Yuri had a Revolutionary friendship, that was interrupted by his assassination in 1965, And at the assassination of M.X on Feb 21 1965 Yuri was thereMay 19 is the birthday of both Yuri Kochiyama and Malcolm XAS we celebrate their birthday -Yuri and MX Revolutionary Friendship highlighted the multi-racial cooperation of the civil rights movemen...
2022-02-0257 min
Music Without BordersMusic Without Borders on 06/12/16Hosted by Lanita Duke.
Local election talk, Bruece Brussard, and a profile on Roberta Flack
2016-06-1300 min
Music Without BordersMusic Without Borders on 06/12/16Hosted by Lanita Duke.
Local election talk, Bruece Brussard, and a profile on Roberta Flack
2016-06-1300 min
The Hype PodcastThe Hype Podcast Episode 72 "That heffer wasnt born here" with special guest Lanita Duke 5 8 16Special Guest Lanita Duke, candidate running in the city council Position No. 1 primary election. Also, a special mother's day shout out to all mothers from The Hype Podcast. Plus! The Portland Trail Blazers clap back on the Golden State Warriors and steal a win at home. And Oso unveils a new burrito which sparks the ideal for the DGL app…. No late night karate for you!! Don’t miss this week's episode of The Hype Podcast.Unfiltered business and mindset conversations.Real talk. Real pressure. Real execution.The Hype Podcast.
2016-05-1058 min