Critical Conversations

Critical Conversations

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Critical Conversations episodes

  • 36: Slow Down, Show Up, Let Go

    Sex is an exceedingly interesting yet provocative part of life, experienced by most, but discussed very little in mainstream conversation. Author of the book Too Busy To Get Busy, Dr. Jane Guyn gives a holistic approach to “bedroom talk” and implores individuals and couples to continue to explore, be authentic and co-create in their shared sexual connections. She explains how we can get out of our heads and into our bodies, remove associated stress and erase preconceived ideas to define our own unique needs and desires.

    Originally aired on November 4, 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

    https://www.howtofixmysexlife.com/

    https://kpov.org/the-point

    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

    22 min
  • 35: Dignity Is My Lens

    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

    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://bendredmondhabitat.org/

    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

    42 min
  • 34: The Couple's Conversation On 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 project

    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/urban-mix

    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

    26 min
  • 33: Future's So Bright, Gotta Buy Shades

    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

    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://bendredmondhabitat.org/

    https://kpov.org/the-point

    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

    30 min
  • 32: Something To Squawk About

    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

    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://animalsandmedia.org/

    https://kpov.org/all-things-vegan

    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

    47 min
  • 31: Housing From The Heart

    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

    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://bendredmondhabitat.org/

    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

    45 min
  • 30: Cancelling Rape Culture

    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

    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://amberjkeyser.com/my-books/no-more-excuses/

    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.

    Listen live and learn more: www.kpov.org

    Connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kpovbend

    29 min
  • 29: That Which Does Not Happen Here

    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

    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

    Why Aren't There More Black People In Oregon - Walidah Imarisha

    https://kpov.org/thursday-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.

    Listen live and learn more: www.kpov.org

    Connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kpovbend

    28 min
  • 28: Chomping Responsibly

    Food is just food, until one day, it means more. And it was in this fashion that everything changed for Paige Parsons Roache when she took on the sustainability/veganism movement and balanced out the pleasures of her life to allow animals to have theirs. Now she is a full time vegan lifestyle advocate, connecting like minded foodies at Unchained TV and bringing vegan cooking content to the world.

    Originally aired on February 22, 2022 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.

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

    https://unchainedtv.com/

    https://kpov.org/all-things-vegan

    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

    38 min
  • 27: When Activism Runs In The Family

    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

    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/tuesday-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.

    Listen live and learn more: www.kpov.org

    Connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kpovbend

    23 min

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