40: Respond Rather Than React

We don’t have to be perfect during hard times with children, but we can be present and curious.

Helping students succeed socially and emotionally is the end-goal for parents and teachers, but we all run into tough times one way or another during the process. The best thing we can do for children and ourselves is to stay calm and connected in order to remain regulated and ready to teach. We must demonstrate to kids how to use these skills, be empathetic and create a sense of accountability if they are to develop and practice problem-solving skills that will ultimately benefit all of humanity.

Originally aired on September 13, 2022 on KPOV’s Curiosity Lab

35: Dignity Is My Lens

Habitat For Humanity and Mellissa believe in a world where everyone has the right to a home.

Presenting part three of our series examining the housing crisis in Central Oregon, featuring Mellissa Kamanya, Grants Director for Bend-Redmond Habitat. She shares her own family’s struggles with housing instability and the programs and promise of Habitat for Humanity as one solution to our community’s difficulties. Infusing hope and enabling transformations makes this organization a community gem.

Originally aired on November 17, 2022 for KPOV’s Critical Conversations

34: The Couple's Conversation On Racism

No place is exempt from racism.

A swath of such challenging experiences from Virginia to Central Oregon, as told by interracial couple KPOV DJ Teryl Young, and his wife, Kim, have truly put them through the wringer. These are real stories from real people in our community who are confronting real issues on racism right now. Stereotyping, white supremacist ideals, racial targeting, superficiality, microaggressions, whitewashing; with conversation comes progress.

Originally recorded on August 8, 2022 for KPOV’s Critical Conversations

33: Future's So Bright, Gotta Buy Shades

Part 2 of our in-depth interview series with Bend-Redmond Habitat For Humanity and the examination of the housing crisis in Central Oregon.

After the life-changing opportunity to own her own home came to fruition through the support of Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity, Jodie is glowing. All she ever wanted was stability for her children to thrive and was able to access custom support to make it a reality; and through the sweat equity program, community builds community. She now makes her living as a real estate agent and helps pass the torch for others to shine brightly into their futures.

Originally aired on November 10, 2022 on KPOV

32: Something To Squawk About

To care about the well-being of other sentient creatures does not make you a trader of your ‘own kind’.

Understanding what it means to be earthlings, animals and then humans is the center of this discussion with Debra Merskin and Carrie Freeman, animal rights activists and authors in the field. Non-human animals must have equal and proper representation in the media to both honor and respect, with accuracy, these other communities of species. In re-empowering the notion of animality, we are all someone, never something.

Originally aired on August 10, 2021 on KPOV’s All Things Vegan

31: Housing From The Heart

Just the possibility of owning a home provided the opportunity to hope and dream as a family again.

This is part one of our series examining the housing crisis in Central Oregon. The Hohman’s walk us through the process of how they first started volunteering for and, ultimately, buying a house in partnership with the Bend-Redmond Habitat For Humanity. Moving into their own home was life-changing, offering space for their family to flourish, creating a positive ripple effect and opening up endless possibilities in their lives. It’s a Hand-Up, not a Hand-Out.

Originally aired on October 20, 2022 on KPOV

30: Cancelling Rape Culture

We must all do our part in passing along progressive messages of gender-equality.

Every culture is learned through observation of what is socially acceptable and allowed on a “normal” basis. In her book, No More Excuses, How To Dismantle Rape Culture, Amber Keyser unpacks the disconnect in America between what we say and what actions are ultimately tolerated. When amplified and carried into adulthood, this dangerous level of cultural conditioning leads to a lifetime of unhealthy sexual relationships.

Originally aired on October 31, 2019 on KPOV’s The Friday Point

29: That Which Does Not Happen Here

“This should be a wakeup call that racism is alive and well in Central Oregon.” - Josie Stanfield, activist/resident in Prineville, Oregon

This emotional interview takes place within days after Barry Washington Jr. was murdered in downtown Bend, Oregon. KPOV Station Manager, Bruce Morris, and Josie Stanfield have an exploratory discussion into the circumstances surrounding Barry’s final evening, what constitutes a hate crime and how microaggressions and fears propel deeply-rooted white supremist behavior.

Originally aired on October 19, 2021 on KPOV’s The Thursday Point

27: When Activism Runs In The Family

Juniper grew up wanting to be like and admiring her role models.

In the Rook family, activism is a civil duty passed down between generations. Juniper, and her mother, Kelsey, share trials and tribulations of leading such a bold, yet vulnerable life, giving insight into some of the impacts and challenges of using their voices to push for social and political change. Juniper reads her letter to the Redmond School Board in which she pleas for safer schools.

Originally aired on March 22, 2022 on KPOV’s The Tuesday Point

25: Rising From The Ashes

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Alyssa’s Law is intended to save the lives of children from gun violence in schools.

In a courageous display of transmutation, Lori Alhadeff and her husband started the non-profit Make Our Schools Safe (MOSS) after losing their daughter in the Parkland, Florida school shooting in 2018. Named after the departed, Alyssa’s Law is now a nationwide movement and is focused around enacting a direct notification method between classrooms and local law enforcement and creating a standard level of protection in schools across the country.

Originally aired on July 1, 2022 on KPOV’s The Friday Point

24: Living Her Best Life

Anne and Frank Graham are a couple with an extraordinary love story.

Anne Graham began to transition at age 46, having always felt like a woman in a man’s body. The procedures brought joy, flavored with the unexpected fear of reentering society as a woman. After being honorably discharged from the military, Anne continued her high-tech career, met her wonderful husband, Frank… and continues to strongly support her Central Oregon community.

Originally aired on April 4, 2018 on KPOV’s The Wednesday Point

23: Everyone Has A Status

Knowing your and your partner’s HIV status is the best way to protect yourself and the community.

With a tiny fingertip poke, Bruce Morris is tested for HIV live on the air, joined by Jessica Terpstra, Regional Coordinator of HIV Early Prevention Services for Central Oregon. Taking an HIV test is fast, easy, free and confidential. Treatment is readily available to guide an individual to viral suppression, and this support is the best way to keep communities safe and healthy. Undetectable equals untransmittable; now, there is hope for living with HIV.

Originally aired on May 21, 2019 on KPOV’s The Tuesday Point

22: Property Of The Armed Forces

It takes one to know one; Veterans healing together at Central Oregon Veterans Ranch.

These women are strong, flexible, adventurous and have a passion for their country, yet share misogynistic stories from their time in the service that completely dismantle equal opportunity propaganda. Major Kara Kelly and Alison Perry, both military veterans with rank, never reported the sexual abuse they experienced out of fear of the wrath of over-powering male figures. It is out of these experiences that led Alison to open Central Oregon Veterans Ranch to heal and transmute emotions of retired soldiers who feel they have nowhere else to turn.

Originally aired on March 21, 2018 on KPOV’s The Wednesday Point

21: Save The Animals, Save Yourself

Even snails intuitively “board up” their shells with multiple layers of weather-proof slime in preparation of an incoming storm.

Animals are unmistakably intelligent in ways that humans are only beginning to understand, Ingrid Newkirk, President of PETA, expresses passionately. Humans, ultimately, could learn from the behaviors and emotional temperaments of all of Earth’s creatures, who are incredibly loyal to each other and are wonderful caretakers, nurturers and partners. Become aware of the immense effort working to preserve the entire orchestra of life and asking the tough questions.

Originally aired on July 23, 2020 on KPOV’s All Things Vegan

20: Anxiety, Friend or Foe?

Recognizing stressors and taking positive action boosts neurohormone production which helps you feel calm and safe in the world.

With her life-changing four-step process to quell anxiety, Shelley Maurice-Maier reminds us of our own innate abilities to decide to actively work with our issues and transform them for good. Generally a taboo topic, the causes of anxiety are unique to each individual and start during uncomfortable childhood moments. She shares compelling information about highly productive actions to take to increase emotional intelligence and truly help yourself through the most challenging times in life.

Originally aired on November 2, 2021 on KPOV’s The Tuesday Point

19: Kids Say The Darnedest Things

Youth activists and DJs are just happy to have a platform to speak and be heard.

Courageous Youth Radio Hour hosts, Juniper and Parker, have important dialogue about topics that are important to them, how they feel and what they’re experiencing in their community. They express their deep desire to be accepted for the way they are and the exhaustion that’s felt as they continue to fight for representation, action and change. Be inspired by the honesty and stamina it takes to defend your life against everything you’ve ever known and have been taught.

Originally aired on May 25, 2022 on KPOV’s Youth Radio Hour

18: Securing Your Cyberspace

Social engineering uses human behavior against humans.

Protecting ourselves and our families from cyber attack can seem like a daunting task with the overwhelming amount of information and misinformation that’s available on the internet. Matthew Canham, cybersecurity expert and cognitive psychologist, explains what type of security can be implemented to keep information safe from these all too common breaches and how to protect consumers from the dark alleys of cyberspace.

Originally aired on May 25, 2022 on KPOV’s The Wednesday Point

16: Life In Transition

Living life in alignment with one’s soul purpose emits an authentic sense of joy.

This open-hearted interview with Kata, a male to female transgender person, describes the feelings that surrounded her taking the first steps to transition, what it feels like to be misgendered at birth and, ultimately, to be who she feels she’s meant to be. Hear how the last two and half years went for Kata in such “an amazingly gentle place” to transition, working through the nerves and fully embracing the journey.

Originally aired on June 14, 2022 on KPOV’s Curiosity Lab

15: For The Love Of Animals

A rational, calm and gentle approach is most effective for tempering the communication that resonates with people.

Animal rights activist and educator Vanessa Marsot brings her intriguing insights about the cruelties of animal consumption and how to approach the topic across cultures. She opens up about her real-world experience defending animal rights against cultural and religious tradition, her passion for the connectedness of all beings and a global vision for the vegan community.

Originally aired on June 14, 2022 on KPOV’s All Things Vegan

14: Grief Is A Gift

We can trust in the love of life that holds and connects us, even when times are tough.

Grief is a movement, a gift and an energy that when welcomed can open us up to life and a greater sense of well-being. Marci Wayman of Good Grief Guidance shares how when we tend to our grief we can shift, transcend and release it and in the process transform our entire lives. Hear how we can deepen bonds and our overall belonging with grace and compassion by allowing this moment to purely happen.

Originally aired on June 7, 2022 on KPOV’s Curiosity Lab