author: Toni Tabora-Roberts
e-mail:
outreach@kboo.org
KBOO Community Radio is in the midst of the Fall Membership Drive, in which the station uses the airwaves and internet to reach out to listeners and supporters for financial support. Typically, KBOO receives over 80% of it's support from listeners. This year, the station will not be receiving any support from the federal government's Corporation for Public Broadcasting, so the percentage of membership dollars going towards the operating budget will increase significantly.
As a community radio station, KBOO is committed to provided alternative perspectives and diverse voices that are neglected in traditional and mainstream media sources. KBOO also provides access to media and training for anyone in the community. The station's programming strives to be representative of the diverse communities of Portland. KBOO is celebrating 40 years of community radio, and is one of the oldest community radio stations in the country.
In the spirit of serving the community, the station has been conducting surveys and community meetings with the goal of revitalizing weekday programming to better reflect community needs. In addition, KBOO is responding to listener feedback and has reduced the number of days for the on-air Fall Membership Drive.
To highlight the diverse programming that KBOO offers throughout the year, the station will broadcast a variety of program specials, including in-depth public affairs and news, as well as unique and rare music gems. Highlights are listed below and the full KBOO schedule is available on the web at kboo.fm.
Sunday Oct 5, 7pm-2am (all night party!)
Global Beat Special featuring live mixes from DJ Ravi and DJ Global Ruckus
Monday, October 6, 7:00-10:00pm
Reggae Bob's "Funk the President" special
Tuesday, October 7, 9-11am
Storyteller Michael Meade and Voices of Vets (from Iraq, Afghanistan and other wars)
Friday, October 10, 7am-9pm
News and Public Affairs Day
Friday, October 10, 9pm-Midnight
Laibach music special "twisting insipid pop songs into sinister anthems"
Saturday, October 11, Midnight-6am
John Lennon's Birthday music special
Saturday, October 11, Noon-Midnight
Grateful Dead Marathon
Monday, October 13, 10am-Noon
Columbus day special focusing on colonialism today and the impact of Columbus on America
Listen to KBOO at 90.7 FM in Portland, 100.7 FM in Corvallis, 91.9 FM in Hood River and online at kboo.fm.
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