6: Fundamental Choices

Protestors outside Bend, Oregon's Planned Parenthood are an almost daily scene.

This topical discussion with Bend, Oregon’s Planned Parenthood Manager, Joanna Dennis-Cook, brings awareness to how important consistent and supportive reproductive and abortion care is for Oregonians. Also, what will happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned at the federal level and our communities response to continuing to offer this equal, fundamental care for all.

Originally aired on May 10, 2022 on KPOV’s Curiosity Lab

6: Fundamental Choices

Shanti O'Connor of Curiosity Lab w/ Joanna Dennis-Cook, manager at Bend, Oregon's Planned Parenthood

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5: Living History Now

Josie Stanfield outside the Crook County Courthouse on August 15, 2020.

An open, raw discussion with Josie Stanfield of Central Oregon Diversity Project linking the ties between the Black Lives Matter protest movement and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s cries for representation and equality. How MLK Jr’s words have been used to help and harm communities and people of color.

Originally aired on February 1, 2022 on KPOV’s The Tuesday Point

5: Living History Now

Bruce and Steve of The Tuesday Point w/ Josie Stanfield of Central Oregon Diversity Project

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4: "Ghost Skins" Revealed

White supremacy is rampant in law enforcement communities across the US nation.

“Ghost skins” are infiltrating local law enforcement communities across the USA, reports the 2006 FBI Intelligence Assessment White Supremacist Infiltration of Law Enforcement. This enlightening conversation with Teryl Young, criminology major, aids in breaking down the hidden codes used to systematically marginalize BIPOC communities, as well as, spotlighting the mental and social health of law enforcement.

Originally aired on October 24, 2017 on KPOV’s The Tuesday Point

4: "Ghost Skins" Revealed

Bruce and Steve of The Tuesday Point w/ Teryl Young, criminal justice student at COCC

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3: Nurturing BIPOC Youth

The Father’s Group creates vital community support systems for BIPOC youth in Central Oregon.

Kenny Adams of The Fathers Group is working to improve the lives of Central Oregon’s BIPOC youth by providing positive role models and an active support system. They continue to promote conversations between the black activist community and the public as a whole to break down racial barriers.

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

3: Nurturing BIPOC Youth

Steve Schaffer of The Tuesday Point w/ Kenny Adams of The Father's Group

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2: Students Staring Down The Barrel

High school student, Juniper Rook, leads a walkout and pleads for more local gun control.

Organizing student walkouts and protesting the desire for more gun control laws in Central Oregon, Redmond Proficiency Academy students, led by youth activist Juniper Rook, are not afraid to stand up for what they believe community leaders should prioritize; Their lives.

Originally aired on January 31, 2022 on KPOV’s The Tuesday Point

2: Students Staring Down The Barrel

Bruce and Steve of The Tuesday Point w/ Juniper Rook, youth protest organizer

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1: Burning Down The House

The burnt remains of Canyon Cannabis in Gates, Oregon after the devastating fires of 2020.

Multiple cannabis dispensaries were burned to the ground during the devastating 2020 fires in Oregon. Hear how it went for Thorin Thacker, owner of Canyon Cannabis, dealing with local and state assistance and the relocation to Mill City, Oregon.

Originally aired on March 28, 2022 on KPOV’s The High Desert Co-op

1: Burning Down The House

Tristone of The High Desert Co-op with Thorin Thacker, owner of Canyon Cannabis

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