Critical Conversations

An immensely brave veteran and human, Javier Romo, turns his back on the mainstream VA medical system and finds freedom from his trauma with natural ways of healing. After struggling for years with prescription drugs, alcohol use and criminal activity to suppress his pain, he knew he needed dramatic changes and leaned in to exercise, lifestyle changes and a healthy diet as the catalyst for well-being, with much success. He now spends his time leading other veterans and being a positive role model to improve their quality of life and find purpose.

Originally aired on August 30, 2022 on KPOV’s Curiosity Lab

Our mission at KPOV is to strengthen community, the arts, local culture, and democracy through our independent, non-commercial radio portal. This is confidently supported by Critical Conversations, a special project developed to feature unique perspectives and the courage it takes to “go there,” challenging mundane thoughts and questioning the norm.

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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.

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Gun control activism continues to gain momentum as younger and older generations are coming together to lift their voices and draw national attention to the issues that taunt them daily. Adults are now reaching out to youth protesters to add support and organizational assistance and highlight the challenges faced when inspired youth feel ignored. Yet grassroots organizations to collegiate-educated leaders remain hopeful and band as one to fight for widespread change.

Originally aired on June 8, 2022 on KPOV’s Youth Radio Hour

Our mission at KPOV is to strengthen community, the arts, local culture, and democracy through our independent, non-commercial radio portal. This is confidently supported by Critical Conversations, a special project developed to feature unique perspectives and the courage it takes to “go there,” challenging mundane thoughts and questioning the norm.

Hear more at https://kpov.org/critical-conversations

https://kpov.org/youth-radio-hour

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.

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From rescuing rabbits and tortoises to studying PTSD in elephants in Africa, animals are in desperate need of our compassion to harness healthy relationships within their own communities and beyond. The fact is that every sentient being can undergo trauma and the lasting effects are devastating for them and for the continuation of inter-species understanding. It is within our power to limit their exposure to human-created violence and in turn heal the long-standing karma between the hunter and the hunted.

Originally aired on September 28, 2021 on KPOV’s All Things Vegan

Our mission at KPOV is to strengthen community, the arts, local culture, and democracy through our independent, non-commercial radio portal. This is confidently supported by Critical Conversations, a special project developed to feature unique perspectives and the courage it takes to “go there,” challenging mundane thoughts and questioning the norm.

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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.

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Virtually every conversation we have about death is actually about life and can positively alter the way we perceive our time, the people we spend it with and our all-around life experience. If we can be more involved in the end-of-life process with loved ones, it can give us the renewal to honor life and chase unfulfilled dreams. This amazing discussion reveals that we must face our own mortality in order to live the most realized versions of ourselves.

Originally aired on January 4, 2023 on KPOV’s The Wednesday Point

Our mission at KPOV is to strengthen community, the arts, local culture, and democracy through our independent, non-commercial radio portal. This is confidently supported by Critical Conversations, a special project developed to feature unique perspectives and the courage it takes to “go there,” challenging mundane thoughts and questioning the norm.

Hear more at https://kpov.org/critical-conversations

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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.

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As clean drinking water continues to become a scarce resource around the world, it is baffling to understand why we are endlessly giving away water “rights” to those who do not have the best for the planet in mind. Columbia Insight is bringing awareness to water allocation issues and pushing for big changes in decision-making procedures to this life-sustaining commodity. Environmental protection organizations are calling to slow down in order to comprehend the type of use efficiency it’s going to take to ensure the health of our global community into the future.

Originally aired on February 16, 2022 on KPOV’s The Wednesday Point

Our mission at KPOV is to strengthen community, the arts, local culture, and democracy through our independent, non-commercial radio portal. This is confidently supported by Critical Conversations, a special project developed to feature unique perspectives and the courage it takes to “go there,” challenging mundane thoughts and questioning the norm.

Hear more at https://kpov.org/critical-conversations

https://columbiainsight.org/

https://kpov.org/wednesday-point-podcast

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.

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Students hold lawmakers accountable for continued school shootings and call for gun control laws to be implemented in Oregon. Open-hearted youth share perspectives they hold on second amendment rights, the availability of military-grade weapons to the public and arming their teachers while continuing to grapple with their own emotions and daily fears. It is scary and exhausting, but they are committed to bringing awareness to and not letting lawmakers forget about the chronic gun problems in society today.

Originally aired on June 8, 2022 on KPOV’s Youth Radio Hour

Our mission at KPOV is to strengthen community, the arts, local culture, and democracy through our independent, non-commercial radio portal. This is confidently supported by Critical Conversations, a special project developed to feature unique perspectives and the courage it takes to “go there,” challenging mundane thoughts and questioning the norm.

Hear more at https://kpov.org/critical-conversations

https://kpov.org/youth-radio-hour

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.

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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

Our mission at KPOV is to strengthen community, the arts, local culture, and democracy through our independent, non-commercial radio portal. This is confidently supported by Critical Conversations, a special project developed to feature unique perspectives and the courage it takes to “go there,” challenging mundane thoughts and questioning the norm.

Hear more at https://kpov.org/critical-conversations

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https://kpov.org/curiosity-lab

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.

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Most negative feelings we experience are about things that never happen and can be described as self-imposed suffering. Cy Wakeman gives timeless strategies for making subtle shifts in moving through the world to raise your level of daily contentment. We cannot prevent adverse human experiences, but we can become skillful at emotionally processing them. We must feel our feelings instead of intellectualizing them to truly embrace the juiciness of life.

Originally aired on August 3, 2022 on KPOV’s Open Air

Our mission at KPOV is to strengthen community, the arts, local culture, and democracy through our independent, non-commercial radio portal. This is confidently supported by Critical Conversations, a special project developed to feature unique perspectives and the courage it takes to “go there,” challenging mundane thoughts and questioning the norm.

Hear more at https://kpov.org/critical-conversations

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https://kpov.org/open-air-podcast/

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.

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Topics our grandmothers would frown upon are taking the spotlight in this important discussion about women’s sexual, urinary and reproductive health. Incontinence, pain during sex and other dysfunctions prevent women from having a healthy and life. The good news is that treatment is approachable and there are options to support the body to be at its best. Working with the body to help heal itself, or regenerate, can bring the spark back to the bedroom and create comfort in social situations so you can laugh, dance and love freely again.

Originally aired on November 18, 2022 on KPOV’s The Friday Point

Our mission at KPOV is to strengthen community, the arts, local culture, and democracy through our independent, non-commercial radio portal. This is confidently supported by Critical Conversations, a special project developed to feature unique perspectives and the courage it takes to “go there,” challenging mundane thoughts and questioning the norm.

Hear more at https://kpov.org/critical-conversations

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https://kpov.org/friday-point-podcast/

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.

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During any traumatic time in life, Dr. Elena Lister encourages everyone to be open, honest and share their experience with trusted loved ones in order to ease their pain. This is especially true with children, who are instinctively very perceptive of and continually seeking guidance from their role models. The best way to arm the youth for the future is to face the tough stuff by having real conversations and courageously learning to heal together as a community.

Originally aired on August 31, 2022 on KPOV’s Open Air

Our mission at KPOV is to strengthen community, the arts, local culture, and democracy through our independent, non-commercial radio portal. This is confidently supported by Critical Conversations, a special project developed to feature unique perspectives and the courage it takes to “go there,” challenging mundane thoughts and questioning the norm.

Hear more at https://kpov.org/critical-conversations

https://www.elenalistermd.com/

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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.

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