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KBOO Bike Show: Journalism and Community Building

By on March 5, 2023 in Bikes, KBOO Bike Show

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In the first half Alon interviews writer and bikeportland.org reporter Taylor Griggs who will discuss her writings  about cycling and sustainable living in Portland and beyond, including her recent bicycle journey in several western European lands.

In the second half of the show Nedra will speak with Kristen E. Jeffers who is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Black Urbanist multimedia platform, as well as an author, textile artist, urban planner and activist. 

KBOO Bike Show: Ukraine and NW Arkansas

By on February 19, 2023 in Bikes, KBOO Bike Show

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Alon talks with Dr. Olha Martynuk, a Ukranian historian who has looked at the history of cycling in the Ukraine and Soviet Union. Here is some of her work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voUcSiiMl8I

In the second half Nedra talks with Bea Apple and Lauren Hildreth of Trailblazers in NW Arkansas about their BikePOC initiative to increase bicycle accessibility and justice.

KBOO Bikeshow: Rebroadcast

By on January 4, 2023 in Bikes, KBOO Bike Show

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This month’s show includes a rebroadcast of a 2014 interview with Shannon Galphin, adventurer, author, & activist, who shares her work & activism w/ women in Afghanistan

In the second half, Alon speaks with John Waterman of PEAC (Programs to Educate all Cyclists), advocates for transportation equity for those w/ disabilities.

KBOO Bikeshow: A Recent Favorite

By on December 7, 2022 in Bikes, KBOO Bike Show

Due to some technical issues at the station, this month’s broadcast will feature a rerun of this show from March:

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Nedra interviews Kiel Johnson, chair of Bike Loud PDX, an organization working to hold the City of Portland accountable to their adopted goal of 25% bicycle mode share by 2030.

In the second half, Alon talks with William Frances, programs director of the Community Cycling Center. Their mission revolves around “…helping build a vibrant community where people of all backgrounds use bicycles to stay healthy and connected.”