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An interview with Dr. Tim Cook, President of Clackamas Community College about his running for Oregon community college students (ROCCS) this summer. Dr. Cook is running to all 17 community colleges in Oregon to raise money and student awareness and celebrating communities throughout the state.

An interview with Shannon Droning, Consumer and Specialty Market President of Providence Health Plan, Dr. Abby Khan, OHSU cardiologist, Dr. Amit Kansara, Providence neurologist, and Matthew Kampfe, Brain Rehab Network President. All are volunteers with the American Heart Association. We discuss heart disease and stroke causes and prevention and talk about the AHA Heart and Stroke Walks in Vancouver and Portland.

An interview with Joe Whitworth, President and CEO of The Freshwater Trust, a local non-profit conservation organization with a mission to preserve and restore freshwater ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest.

An interview with Anne Adler, CEO of Oregon Business Academy and Shivan Bosco, a senior at Newberg High School about the work OBA does preparing students for college, career, and life success and about Business Week this summer at Oregon State University.

An interview with Steve Messinetti, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Portland and Julie Carter, Vice President of Retail for the Restores about the work Habitat does to build and repair affordable homes and about the Restores where donations can be made to help fund Habitat's mission.

Free Geek 3/23/25 full An interview with Dwindell Feely, Director of Business Development and Ashley Martinez, Manager of Digital Equity from Free Geek about the work they do creating digital equity in our communities and about the work Free Geek does to refurbish and recycle technology. Free Geek is having their Tech Now drives through April. 1499 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:15:44 +0000 Lf40CII7G5cRCojs5bwmBECAPwYZkvF5 technology Let's Talk Portland technology Free Geek 3/23/25 Audacy Portland's locally produced public affairs radio show. Our show is community focused and features timely topics of interest to the Portland Metro area. Let's Talk Portlandis hosted by Gary Bloxom. He interviews newsmakers and experts on topics ranging from business, health, education, and the environment, to science and technology and non-profit work happening in our community. Also featured are authors and artists with interesting discussions on the arts and popular culture. We thank you for listening to Let's Talk Portland.  2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Technology False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwav

TEDxPortland full An interview with Dave Rae, co-founder of TEDxPortland about this year's event, speakers, and theme Continuum. Also discussed is the new platform this year called The Women's Leadership Forum. Use promo code YEAR13 to receive a 13% discount on tickets. TEDxPortland is April 26 at Keller. 1497 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:43:34 +0000 N8qZRfZEP8WVdqAKTSvoQmqGeksRiqaz arts,education,music,sports,technology,soccer Let's Talk Portland arts,education,music,sports,technology,soccer TEDxPortland Audacy Portland's locally produced public affairs radio show. Our show is community focused and features timely topics of interest to the Portland Metro area. Let's Talk Portlandis hosted by Gary Bloxom. He interviews newsmakers and experts on topics ranging from business, health, education, and the environment, to science and technology and non-profit work happening in our community. Also featured are authors and artists with interesting discussions on the arts and popular culture. We thank you for listening to Let's Talk Portland.  2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Arts Education Music Sports Technology Soccer False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net

Breakthrough T1D 3/2/25 full An interview with Kara Alicia, Board President of Breakthrough T1D, a non-profit for diabetes research, about the work they do in finding a cure for Type 1 diabetes, their advocacy work, and about their Community Summit on March 8. 1502 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:43:37 +0000 pSpO62WRnEtveF5KtDrmBLBfkpunyjEe health & fitness Let's Talk Portland health & fitness Breakthrough T1D 3/2/25 Audacy Portland's locally produced public affairs radio show. Our show is community focused and features timely topics of interest to the Portland Metro area. Let's Talk Portlandis hosted by Gary Bloxom. He interviews newsmakers and experts on topics ranging from business, health, education, and the environment, to science and technology and non-profit work happening in our community. Also featured are authors and artists with interesting discussions on the arts and popular culture. We thank you for listening to Let's Talk Portland.  2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Health & Fitness False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.am

Portland Opera 2/23/25 full An interview with Alferlynn Roberts, Director of Artistic Planning and Operations at Portland Opera about their 60th anniversary, The Opera's programs, about diversity and inclusion, and the upcoming 2025/2026 season. 1497 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:57 +0000 Rc3zh6EzVA0oLtH4OOtsQv0jdO8ludfn arts,performing arts Let's Talk Portland arts,performing arts Portland Opera 2/23/25 Audacy Portland's locally produced public affairs radio show. Our show is community focused and features timely topics of interest to the Portland Metro area. Let's Talk Portlandis hosted by Gary Bloxom. He interviews newsmakers and experts on topics ranging from business, health, education, and the environment, to science and technology and non-profit work happening in our community. Also featured are authors and artists with interesting discussions on the arts and popular culture. We thank you for listening to Let's Talk Portland.  2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Arts Performing Arts False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amp

American Heart Association 2/9/25 full FEBRUARY IS AMERICAN HEART MONTH. THIS SHOW FEATURES AN INTERVIEW WITH MARY TAFT, MOTHER OF A SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST SURVIVOR AND AHA VOLUNTEER ADVOCATE, DR. JAMES BISHARA, OHSU CARDIOLOGIST AND AHA VOLUNTEER, DR. LAURAL SOOT, AHA VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBER AND PROVIDENCE HEALTH PLAN CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER, AND MICHAEL HALE, POIC HEALTH AND WELLNESS LEASON. THE SHOW INCLUDES DISCUSSION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF CPR EDUCATION AND HELPING PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THEIR RISK FOR HEART DISEASE AND STROKE WITH BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING. 1486 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 21:17:27 +0000 fX5xRTINx5fWNMA8gZe99NoJNv0Hx6ks health & fitness Let's Talk Portland health & fitness American Heart Association 2/9/25 Audacy Portland's locally produced public affairs radio show. Our show is community focused and features timely topics of interest to the Portland Metro area. Let's Talk Portlandis hosted by Gary Bloxom. He interviews newsmakers and experts on topics ranging from business, health, education, and the environment, to science and technology and non-profit work happening in our community. Also featured are authors and artists with interesting discussions on the arts and popular culture. We thank you for listening to Let's Talk Portland.  2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Health & Fitness False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2

Portland Winter Light Festival 2.2.25 full AN INTERVIEW WITH ALISHA SULLIVAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE WILLAMETTE LIGHT BRIGADE, A NON-PROFIT THAT SPONSORS THE PORTLAND WINTER LIGHT FESTIVAL, A FREE ART FESTIVAL FEATURING ALL LIGHT INSTALLATIONS, MOSTLY IN DOWNTOWN PORTLAND. IN THEIR 10TH YEAR, WE ALSO TALKED ABOUT THE FESTIVAL'S INVOLVEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. 1497 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 20:09:51 +0000 ZSKx4S12Zg282cxI7YukNVy7wicSc33Z arts,tv & film,visual arts Let's Talk Portland arts,tv & film,visual arts Portland Winter Light Festival 2.2.25 Audacy Portland's locally produced public affairs radio show. Our show is community focused and features timely topics of interest to the Portland Metro area. Let's Talk Portlandis hosted by Gary Bloxom. He interviews newsmakers and experts on topics ranging from business, health, education, and the environment, to science and technology and non-profit work happening in our community. Also featured are authors and artists with interesting discussions on the arts and popular culture. We thank you for listening to Let's Talk Portland.  2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Arts TV & Film Visual Arts False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%

Guide Dogs for the Blind 1/26/25 full AN INTERVIEW WITH LYNN DUBINSKY, VICE PRESIDENT OF CLIENT ENGAGEMENT AND IMPACT WITH GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND, ABOUT THE ADVOCAY WORK THEY DO WITH BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY REGARDING RIDESHARE ACCESS AND EMPLOYMENT, AS WELL AS THEIR YOUTH PROGRAMS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. 1497 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 19:15:02 +0000 Sq5TcWO9zhDdCTEef441XlYgrmaHRtAj Let's Talk Portland Guide Dogs for the Blind 1/26/25 Audacy Portland's locally produced public affairs radio show. Our show is community focused and features timely topics of interest to the Portland Metro area. Let's Talk Portlandis hosted by Gary Bloxom. He interviews newsmakers and experts on topics ranging from business, health, education, and the environment, to science and technology and non-profit work happening in our community. Also featured are authors and artists with interesting discussions on the arts and popular culture. We thank you for listening to Let's Talk Portland.  2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F

Portland Firefighters Local 43 Coats For Kids 12/15/24 full AN INTERVIEW WITH ROBERT KAPUNIAI-RYAN WITH THE PORTLAND FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 43 AND THE COATS FOR KIDS PROGRAM ABOUT THEIR 15 YEAR OLD ANNUAL EVENT GATHERING FUNDS TO BUY NEW COATS FOR SCHOOL AGED KIDS. 1499 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:55:45 +0000 l9FWEx4PcEkTjCiISMlBRBRcjY6ehoxK business,tv & film,non-profit Let's Talk Portland business,tv & film,non-profit Portland Firefighters Local 43 Coats For Kids 12/15/24 Audacy Portland's locally produced public affairs radio show. Our show is community focused and features timely topics of interest to the Portland Metro area. Let's Talk Portlandis hosted by Gary Bloxom. He interviews newsmakers and experts on topics ranging from business, health, education, and the environment, to science and technology and non-profit work happening in our community. Also featured are authors and artists with interesting discussions on the arts and popular culture. We thank you for listening to Let's Talk Portland.  2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Business TV & Film Non-Profit False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com

Impact NW 12/8/24 full AN INTERVIEW WITH ADA DORTCH, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND ADVOCACY FOR IMPACT NW AND CRISTEN LINCOLN, PRINCIPLE BROKER WITH LIVING ROOM REALTY ABOUT THE WORK IMPACT NW DOES WITH OUR HOMELESS COMMUNITY AND ABOUT THE ANNUAL COAT DRIVE THAT LIVING ROOM REALTY SPONSORS. 1499 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:51:59 +0000 Uay6xPH7RhJBPKQQ4Hsr4CS5iLFsrW43 business,non-profit Let's Talk Portland business,non-profit Impact NW 12/8/24 Audacy Portland's locally produced public affairs radio show. Our show is community focused and features timely topics of interest to the Portland Metro area. Let's Talk Portlandis hosted by Gary Bloxom. He interviews newsmakers and experts on topics ranging from business, health, education, and the environment, to science and technology and non-profit work happening in our community. Also featured are authors and artists with interesting discussions on the arts and popular culture. We thank you for listening to Let's Talk Portland.  2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Business Non-Profit False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwav

Bird Alliance of Oregon 12/1/24 full AN INTERVIEW WITH STUART WELLS, EXCUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SARAH SWANSON, EVENT MANAGER, BOTH WITH THE BIRD ALLIANCE OF OREGON ABOUT THE CONSERVATION WORK THEY DO, THEIR WILDLIFE CARE CENTER, AND THE WILD ARTS FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER. 1499 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:40:53 +0000 eusfDFj2s5VqQy8kS8OSJG7cBGdoHv4S business,kids & family,non-profit,science,pets & animals,nature Let's Talk Portland business,kids & family,non-profit,science,pets & animals,nature Bird Alliance of Oregon 12/1/24 Audacy Portland's locally produced public affairs radio show. Our show is community focused and features timely topics of interest to the Portland Metro area. Let's Talk Portlandis hosted by Gary Bloxom. He interviews newsmakers and experts on topics ranging from business, health, education, and the environment, to science and technology and non-profit work happening in our community. Also featured are authors and artists with interesting discussions on the arts and popular culture. We thank you for listening to Let's Talk Portland.  2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Business Kids & Family Non-Profit Science Pets & Animals Nature False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%

An interview with Ada Dortch, Director of Development and Advocacy for Impact NW and Cristen Lincoln, Principle Broker with Living Room Realty about the work Impact NW does with our homeless community and about the annual coat drive that Living Room Realty sponsors.  impactnw.org  livingroomre.com/agents/cristen-lincoln/

An interview with Stuart Wells, Executive Director and Sarah Swanson, Event Manager, both with the Bird Alliance of Oregon about the conservation work they do, their wildlife care center, and the Wild Arts Festival fundraiser.

An interview with  Celina Sanchez, Development and Marketing Director at Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO), Josh Lyons, Market President of Keybank for Oregon and Southwest Washington, Tiffany Canifax, Business Banking team lead and Key4Women Chair for Oregon, and Pallavi Pande, winner of the business pitch contest for women owned businesses. MESO is a non-profit that teams up with Keybank for the contest to promote women in business.

An interview with Tyler Pagel, Development Director with Susan G Komen and Colleen Luck, a breast cancer survivor about the work Komen does in funding research, their fundraising efforts, and the importance of screening. October is breast cancer awareness month. komen.org

An interview with Bonny Cushman, Program Manager for the Regional Water Providers Consortium about emergency preparedness and the importance of water in emergencies

An interview with Brittany Hazel, Founder of Hazel's House Animal Rescue, about the work they do in rehabilitating and adopting out stray, feral, and abandoned animals. Also about their soup cookoff fundraiser. https://hazelshousepdx.com

An interview with Deb Mumm-Hill, Executive Director of Oregon STEM and Kristen Harrison, Executive Director of Portland Metro STEM on the uses of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and STEAM (which adds Art) in education, about career connected learning, and how STEM is preparing the next generation of leaders and innovators. oregonstem.org 

An interview with Karen Kraus, Executive Director of the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon about their free spay/neuter program for feral and stray cats, other services they provide, and about their upcoming fundraising Catio tour around Portland and Vancouver. feralcats.com

An interview with Dr. Allison Bradley, Audiologist and owner of Pacific Audiology Clinic and Dr. Lindsey Hill, Clinical Audiologist about hearing loss and its causes and cochlear implants as an option.

An interview with Janet Kenefsky, Vice President of Membership and Operations at the Greater Vancouver Chamber, about the work they do helping large and small businesses in Vancouver with all aspects of business development, and their various programs, including those aimed at teaching young people interested in business.

An interview with Bonny Cushman, Program Manager for the Regional Water Providers Consortium about indoor and outdoor water conservation and tips on saving water. https://www.regionalh2o.org/

An interview with Jjeremy Pichla, sales manager for Window Nation in Portland about their Window Cares program, a way they benefit a variety of community non-profits like children's hospitals and Habitat for Humanity, and about all that is happening with window technology and its benefits to conservation and energy efficiency.

An interview with Steve Messinetti, CEO for Habitat For Humanity Portland Region and Julie Carter, Vice President of Retail for Habitat about the work Habitat does to bring people together to build homes, community, an strength and how their local retail stores provide funding for their programs.

An interview with Jeremy Wilson, Executive Director of The Jeremy Wilson Foundation, Suzanne Washington, CEO of Meals On Wheels People, and Christina Fuller, Festival Director of the Waterfront Blues Festival about this year's festival, and how it benefits JWF and musicians in need and how it benefits MOWP and the seniors and meals they serve.

An interview with Aiyana Cunningham, Managing Director of Artists Repertory Theater about their upcoming season of plays, moving into their newly remodeled space after 5 years, and why live theater and the arts in general are so important to Portland and the world.

An interview with Dr. Allison Bradley, owner of Pacific Audiology Clinic, about causes of hearing loss, hearing aid technology and its future, and general ear and hearing wellness.

An interview with Ryan Baugus, owner of HQ Physical Therapy, about the science of physical therapy, the importance of wellness, and about his career as a Doctor of Physical Therapy.

An interview with Marykay Michaels, chair of the Big Village PDX Coalition about the work they do to engage with youth and provide life skills and tools to aid them in avoiding substance use.

An interview with John Brookens with the Kiwanis Dorenbecher Children's Cancer Program about the work Kiwanis does to raise money to fund fellowships at Dorenbecher Children's Hospital and the about the advancements in cancer treatments.

An interview with Dwindell Feeley, Manager of Development and Customer Experience and Ashely Martinez, Manager of Digital Equity with Free Geek about the work Free Geek does to bridge digital equity, how they refurbish or recycle tech, and about their Tech Now drives in April in celebration of Earth Day.

An interview with Andrea Logan Sanders, President & CEO of Boys & Girls Aid, about the work they do to make sure foster children and teenagers find secure, devoted, and long-term families. 

An Interview with Anne Tyson, puppy raising field manager at Guide Dogs for the Blind about the work they do raising and training guide dogs and about their new hybrid puppy raising program.

An interview with Dr. Bryan Bell with the Providence Cancer Institute and Dan Floyd, COO for the Hood to Coast relay race about the advancements in cancer treatments and immunotherapy and how Hood to Coast raises money for Providence cancer research.

An interview with Nathan Young, CEO of MODS PDX and Kegan Flanderka, Principal at Base Design and Architechture about the work they do building modular homes for the homeless and their workforce development program.

An interview with Trevor Higgins, Founder and CEO of Skating Is Connection,  a charitable organization that works to connect families to skating through service.

An interview with Matt Stein, the new Executive Director of Union Gospel Mission about the work they do with those who are homeless and addicted or are facing domestic abuse and need shelter.

An interview with Cyreena Boston-Ashby, CEO of Girls Inc of the Pacific Northwest about the work they do in youth development and about the programs they offer to girls and youth in the area.

An interview with the Oregon Food Bank about the work they do feeding people in need this holiday season and their plans for 2024.

An interview with Terry Johnson, Community and Mission Integration Vice President and Shane Voshell, Human Resources Executive, both from Adventist Health Portland about careers in the healthcare industry and the training and assistance the provide. 

An interview with Cobi Lewis, Executive Director of Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO), Josh Lyons, Market President of KeyBank for Oregon and SW Washington, Tiffany Canifax, Key4Women chair, and Melody Brown, owner of L&M Hair Company about a pitch contest sponsored by MESO and Keybank in support of women-owned small businesses.

An interview with Kyle Camberg, Executive Director of Sunshine Division, an emergency food and clothing relief organization, about the work they do and their annual fundraiser, Winter Wonderland, a drive through Christmas light display.

An interview with Dr. Richard Brandes, a Gastroenterologist with Adventist Health in Portland, about colon health, colon screenings, and the importance of diet.

An interview with Jason Gale, Les Schwab area manager for NW Oregon about their annual toy drive for less fortunate kids, and about the other charitable work they do throughout the year.

An interview with Adam Milne, owner of Old Town Brewing about their "Believe In Portland" campaign and how their t-shirt sales help a variety of non-profits in Portland, and about his pride in Old Town and Downtown Portland.

An interview with Virginia Borden, President of On Call Community Rescue for Animals (OCCRA) about the work they do rescuing wild and domestic animals from dangerous situations, how to volunteer, and their Great Pumpkin Drive fundraiser.

An interview with Matthew Hushbeck, Assisitant Director of Development, and Quinn Read, Conservation Director with Portland Audubon about the work for they do for the environment including protecting birds and imperiled species, fighting climate change, and their urban conservation programs. There's also a discussion of their upcoming fundraising event Wild Arts Festival.