On this premiere segment of Secret Central Oregon, Kelly Cannon-Miller, Executive Director of the Deschutes Historical Museum, and Joshua Savage, author of Secret Bend, join us to talk about the history of KPOV's own building.
Wine With Your Gyn / Viva La Vulva Part Deux
Gynecologist Dr. Sarah Hellmann shares about the "Wine With Your Gyn" podcast and about two April fundraisers to support the cost of producing and upgrading the podcast.
Palestine Speaks Part 2
Local Palestinian-Lebanese Karim Bouris of Redmond talks with Harrison McKinney and Carolyn Esky about witnessing the occupation of Palestine from here in Bend. This episode discusses how words are often used deliberately to sway public perception and reinforce harmful stereotypes.
We Are Home Film Festival: Celebrating Stories from Native & Indigenous Communities
Sarah Manke, Executive Director for Thrive Central Oregon, talks about this year’s We Are Home Film Festival, Celebrating Stories from Native and Indigenous Communities, as the concluding event for COCC’s 2026 Season For Nonviolence on April 9th at the Madras Performing Arts Center www.ThriveCentralOregon.org.
Race, History, Education - A Conversation
This is a conversation about racism, the need for an inclusive perspective on the history of the nation and the world, justice and healing, and bridging the gap between races.
Indivisible Redmond
Steve Thorp from the Media Team of Indivisible Redmond Talks to us about the NoKings3 events, the independance (or lack thereof) of local mediia, and how we can get involved.
Women Build Week 2026 at Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity
Scott Nordquist, VP for Resource Development at Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity, talks about Women Build Week (May 11-15), Habitat on the Hill, plans for new housing, NET ZERO homes, and the Central Oregon Tool Library.
Palestine Speaks Part 1
Local Palestinian Michel Shehadeh of Bend, and Palestinian-Lebanese Karim Bouris of Redmond, talk with Harrison McKinney about witnessing the occupation of Palestine from here in Bend - in the first of a multi-part series where we delve into one of the most divisive issues today from two perspectives here in Central Oregon.
Kids Center's Healing Hearts Luncheon
Ginger Thies-Stevens, the Director of Development and Marketing for Kids Center, discusses the community education programs on topics related to the signs, symptoms, and prevention of child abuse, the increasing prevalence of abuse especially related to artificial intelligence and cyber-abuse, and the soon-to-be-delivered Kids Center mobile unit.
Why Hospice of Redmond is now called ClearPath Healthcare
Louise and Harrison interview Lauren Lebien, from ClearPath Healthcare, which was formerly called Hospice of Redmond. They discuss the rebrand and following transition, as well as the new services being offered that extend past palliative care.
Deschutes County's Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Program
Paul Partridge, Program Manager for Deschutes County's Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD) program, discusses their person-centered approach to supporting those who have a disabling condition to live the most full and independent lives possible with the help of many nonprofit community resources.
Alok Vaid Menon on The Intersection of Comedy and Activism
Harrison sits down with non-binary fashion icon and comedian, Alok Vaid Menon, about their journey, what keeps them sane, and what its like coming to Central Oregon.
Surviving PTSD: What Is It, Who Experiences It, and How We Can Heal
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is caused by experiencing terrifying or particularly stressful events. Once known as "shell shock" due its prevalence among combat veterans, PTSD is not limited to war or violence. There are many treatment options for PTSD, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is said to be one of the most effective therapies. On this episode of The Point Podcast, Claire Merydith sits down with Licensed Professional Counselor Stephanie Stockham-Ronollo to learn more about PTSD, and how EMDR can help.
Black History Musings with Clifford Evelyn
Clifford Evelyn, Redmond City Councilor, talks about being a Black individual in Central Oregon, and the racism he has experienced.
Oregon Adaptive Sports - From First-Time Skiers to 2026 Alpine Paralympians
Pat Addabbo, Executive Director at Oregon Adaptive Sports, celebrates the success of two 2026 Paralympians, honors five previous OAS Paralympians, and talks about how much can be done with just a little snow.
Bend City Update with Mike Riley and Ariel Mendez
This bi-monthly Bend City Update with city councilors Mike Riley and Ariel Mendez focuses on ICE and how the City addresses actions by the federal agency, as well as houselessness and affordable housing issues.
REDdress + WHITEdress: Threads of Silenced Nations with Mila Shelehoff and Jaime Black
Jaime Black, a Métis artist from Winnipeg, created the art installation The REDress Project to bring awareness to missing or murdered Aboriginal women in Canada. Bend artist Mila Shelehoff is the director of Kolovita, an organization dedicated to stewardship of Ukrainian culture. Her art installation REDdress + WHITEdress: Threads of Silenced Nations is Saturday February 21st at Farewell Bend Park in Bend.
COCC Black History Month Celebration Dinner with Shekinah McLean and Aizza Perez
Central Oregon Community College is hosting events celebrating Black history throughout the month, culminating with the Black History Month Celebration Dinner on Saturday February 28th. Shekinah McLean and Aizza Perez are COCC students, members of the Afrocentric Studies Club, and two of the organizers and emcees of the dinner.
The Deschutes Land Trust - Restoring Natural Habitats after the 2025 Cram and Flat Fires
Jana Hemphill, Associate Community Engagement Director for the Deschutes Land Trust, describes the work of the Trust's volunteers to restore the natural habitat following the 2025 Cram and Flat fires.
Making First-Generation Homeownership Possible with Dulce Pelayo and Tess Spellacy from RootedHomes
RootedHomes is a non-profit that builds environmentally sustainable and permanently affordable homes, while also providing support services, such as translation and working through the lending process, to make homeownership accessible to first-generation buyers. Tess Spellacy, Homeownership Program Director, and Dulce Pelayo, Homeownership Program Coordinator, talk about the RootedHomes process and the Community Land Trust model. More information, home prices, and dates and locations for upcoming information sessions can be found at rootedhomes.org.