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Juniper Rook, Youth Gun Control Organizer and Advocate Jan 31, 2022

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Listen to this amazing interview with Juniper Rook, a Student at Redmond Proficiency Academy. She talks about the efforts she and her friend Isabella Richards are undertaking to address Gun Control, gun deaths, and student participation in creating policy on gun control that takes the needs and voices of our young people into account. She will specifically address two bills to address gun violence in the Oregon Legislature this session.

KPOV was the only media outlet initially accepting her request for an interview before the protest. Our interview led to Juniper having an opportunity to appear in other print and broadcast outlets as well as appear before the school board and city council.

Dr. Dawn Nolt from OHSU talks COVID Variants Jan 25, 2022

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From KPOV High Desert Community Radio, Dr. Dawn Nolt talks about COVID variant Omicron in Oregon as of Jan-Feb 2022. She brings attention to new developments and how we can save each other and our hospital front-line workers. Don’t believe in vaccines or social distancing? Better brush up on your medical degree! Dr Nolt of OHSU Doernbecher inspires and educates us on how to stop the evolution of new variants sooner than later.

KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse music in Central Oregon.

Listen live and learn more: www.kpov.org.

Connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kpovbend

Coping with Anxiety with Shelley Maurice-Maier Nov 02, 2021

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From KPOV High Desert Community Radio, Shelley Maurice-Maier, P.A., walks us through effective steps of how to cope & resolve serious anxiety issues indefinitely. Shelley is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, published author, nationwide motivational/educational speaker & private counselor. She is an Oregon Licensed Physician Assistant in Family Medicine and Psychotherapy. Shelley provides the exact steps to help ourselves live in anxiety free even in stressful times. This is a podcast everyone suffering with anxiety for any reason needs to hear.

Listen live and learn more: www.kpov.org.

Connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kpovbend

The Tragedy of Barry Washington and race and resolve in Bend with Josie Stanfield Oct 19, 2021

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Young black man Barry Washington was shot and killed in downtown Bend on September 19. We spoke with Josie Stanfield, a local black activist and leader about Barry, his shooting, the impact on local black people, issues of racism in Central Oregon and how people can work on anti-racism in our community.

Special Performance by Bend Singer-Songwriter Jeshua Marshall Oct 16, 2021

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We were recently treated to a fabulous in-studio performance by local Bend musician Jeshua Marshall. Jeshua played a few of his great original songs. He also talked with us about his path to music, Bend Roots Revival for 2021, and a new nonprofit he is working with others on called Fuzz Phonics Records to support local musicians in recording their work.

Interview with Joe Lewis, survivor of the Kent State Shooting of 1970. May 05, 2021

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May 4th 2021 is the 51st anniversary of the Kent State Massacre which occurred in 1970. In this interview, Joe Lewis, Scappoose resident and serving member on the board of directors of the Rural Organizing Project, recounts his experience being at the very center of the protests at Kent State. He set the scene for the events of that day in history and explained how it has affected the people involved.

Substance Abuse and Recovery during the Pandemic with COCC Addiction Studies Program May 04, 2021

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On Tuesday May 4, The Tuesday Point talked about substance abuse and recovery during the pandemic and as we emerge. This is a passionate and powerful discussion about an important topic in our and every community. We were joined by Monica Vines, Program Director for the COCC Addiction Studies/Human Services program since 2007, who has also taught Psychology both full time and part time both at COCC.

Brian Hodges also joined us. Brian is a graduate of both the Certificate in Addiction Studies and the Associate of Applied Science in Addiction Studies at COCC (graduating with High Honors both times) and has been a professional in the SUD field since 2012, primarily working in Outpatient settings. He is currently a supervisor with BestCare Treatment.

Damian Cusumano is a June 2021 COCC graduate with a transfer degree He will be attending the Bachelors in Social Work program at PSU with a goal of earning his Masters degree and becoming a Licensed Professional Social worker. He is coming back to school after a previous successful career.

Janet Sarai Llerandi, Candidate for the Bend LaPine School Board Apr 29, 2021

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In the first of several interviews of candidates for the Bend LaPine School Board, we interviewed Janet Sarai Llerandi who is running for zone 7 against John Haffner.

Rural Roots Rising - Community Media Spotlight: KPOV & The Point Apr 14, 2021

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We are featuring Rural Roots Rising, the podcast of the Rural Organizing Project on the next two episodes. ROP is a statewide organization advancing justice and democracy all across rural Oregon buy supporting local, autonomous human dignity groups.

This month’s episode continues ROPs community media spotlight series by highlighting KPOV & The Point. In part one of a two-part series, you will hear how The Point and KPOV support and resource community organizing in Central Oregon. Next month, we’ll go behind the scenes with one of The Point’s hosts, KPOV Station Manager, and community organizer Bruce Morris.

Marcus LaGrande on Welcoming Community and his grandmother the activist Feb 10, 2021

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In this episode, we talk with with Marcus La Grande of COCC about a February 18th City Club forum called "Is Central Oregon as Welcoming as We Think We Are?” plus an amazing story about his grandmother, who was a powerful political activist in Georgia.

More info about the forum at https://cityclubco.org/#

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