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Oregon Stories
December 28 - January 1, 2021 Edition
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This week's Theme: Oregon Stories
5 podcast episodes according to a theme, curated by a different person each week
CURATOR: Whitney Donielson
WHY THIS THEME?: I was born and raised in Oregon, and I want to highlight some of the awesome voices, stories, and podcasts from my home state.
EPISODES:
Timber Wars
33 minutes
In the 1990s, environmentalists in Oregon clashed with the state’s timber industry over logging and conservation in Oregon—at the center of the fight was the Northern Spotted Owl.
The Racist Sandwich PodcastWe're Back!!! Bringing Kale and Quinoa to Portland's Strip Clubs (w/ Nikeisah Newton)23 minutes
In this episode, the hosts interview chef Nikeisah Newton, owner of Meals 4 Heels, which delivers healthy, late-night meals to members of the sex worker community in Portland.
It Did Happen Here
18 minutes
In November 1988, members of the racist skinhead group East Side White Pride attacked a group of Ethiopian immigrants in Southeast Portland, killing 28-year-old Mulugeta Seraw.
This series dives deep into the January 2016 occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in rural Eastern Oregon by a group of armed, far-right, anti-government extremists who claimed that the federal government lacks the constitutional authority to own and manage public lands in U.S.
People of the Valley The Eggsnatchur 16 minutes
In this episode, hear the story of Lee Boutell as he turns on, tunes in, drops out, and starts a vegetarian restaurant in Eugene in the 1970s.
GET IN TOUCH: Twitter SELF PROMO: People of the Valley is a podcast featuring stories from the Willamette Valley...and occasionally beyond. To hear more stories, suggest a story, or if you're looking to connect with fellow audio storytellers in Oregon, reach out on Twitter.
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