The Point on KPOV

The Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show aims to celebrate transforming trash and inspire sustainability while also raising money for fieldwork and intensives for students at REALMS Middle and High School. The 2026 fashion show is Saturday May 9th at the Pavilion in Bend. Designers Nora Sites and Astrid Pava are students at REALMS Middle School and Karen Holm is one of the founders of Rubbish Renewed. www.rubbishrenewed.orgKPOV 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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Kellen Klein, Executive Director for Citizens 4 Community (www.Citizens4Community.com), talks about C4C's success in building community connections through Civility, Collaboration, and Civic Engagement. Learn about "The Hub" and monthly rotating Community Builders Meetings.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Ariel Cowan is a Regional Fire Specialist with the Oregon State University Extension Fire Program. She talks about this year's wildfire expectations and how to learn more at upcoming local fairs and workshops. More information about the events can be found at centraloregonfire.org/prevent-wildfires.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Kelly Moffat, Executive Director, and Josh Lesko, Lead Farm Manager, at Around the Bend Farms, share information about their CSA program, a new farm site near Culver, a June fundraiser, and their participation in a farmers market at the new Elevation Market in Bend starting May 1.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Some people call them thought distortions, others refer to them as thought loops, thought traps or cognitive distortions. These phrases refer to unhealthy thinking patterns, which most of us humans engage in from time to time. Most experts say there are around 13 common thought distortions, and therapist Scott Cypress walks us through them. We provide an example of each thought trap, and Scott provides some healthier thoughts to replace them.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Jana Johnson, Executive Director for the Deschutes Trails Coalition, discusses their role in coordinating, clearing, and supporting more than 2,500 miles of trail access projects with over 30 community organizations and interest groups. www.DeschutesTrailsCoalition.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Lauri Dahl, owner of Tite Knot in Redmond, tells Harrison about what goes into opening multiple locations in just a few months, and how their opening in the middle of COVID fortified their business. 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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

On this premiere segment of Secret Central Oregon, Kelly Cannon-Miller, Executive Director of the Deschutes Historical Museum, and Joshua Savage, author of Secret Bend, join us to talk about the history of KPOV's own building. 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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Gynecologist Dr. Sarah Hellmann shares about the "Wine With Your Gyn" podcast and about two April fundraisers to support the cost of producing and upgrading the 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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Sarah Manke, Executive Director for Thrive Central Oregon, talks about this year’s We Are Home Film Festival, Celebrating Stories from Native and Indigenous Communities, as the concluding event for COCC’s 2026 Season For Nonviolence on April 9th at the Madras Performing Arts Center www.ThriveCentralOregon.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

This is a conversation about racism, the need for an inclusive perspective on the history of the nation and the world, justice and healing, and bridging the gap between races.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Steve Thorp from the Media Team of Indivisible Redmond Talks to us about the NoKings3 events, the independance (or lack thereof) of local mediia, and how we can get involved.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Scott Nordquist, VP for Resource Development at Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity, talks about Women Build Week (May 11-15), Habitat on the Hill, plans for new housing, NET ZERO homes, and the Central Oregon Tool Library.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Local Palestinian Michel Shehadeh of Bend, and Palestinian-Lebanese Karim Bouris of Redmond, talk with Harrison McKinney about witnessing the occupation of Palestine from here in Bend - in the first of a multi-part series where we delve into one of the most divisive issues today from two perspectives here in Central Oregon.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Ginger Thies-Stevens, the Director of Development and Marketing for Kids Center, discusses the community education programs on topics related to the signs, symptoms, and prevention of child abuse, the increasing prevalence of abuse especially related to artificial intelligence and cyber-abuse, and the soon-to-be-delivered Kids Center mobile unit.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Louise and Harrison interview Lauren Lebien, from ClearPath Healthcare, which was formerly called Hospice of Redmond. They discuss the rebrand and following transition, as well as the new services being offered that extend past palliative care. 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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Paul Partridge, Program Manager for Deschutes County's Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD) program, discusses their person-centered approach to supporting those who have a disabling condition to live the most full and independent lives possible with the help of many nonprofit community resources. 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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Harrison sits down with non-binary fashion icon and comedian, Alok Vaid Menon, about their journey, what keeps them sane, and what its like coming to Central Oregon.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is caused by experiencing terrifying or particularly stressful events. Once known as "shell shock" due its prevalence among combat veterans, PTSD is not limited to war or violence. There are many treatment options for PTSD, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is said to be one of the most effective therapies. On this episode of The Point Podcast, Claire Merydith sits down with Licensed Professional Counselor Stephanie Stockham-Ronollo to learn more about PTSD, and how EMDR can help.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Clifford Evelyn, Redmond City Councilor, talks about being a Black individual in Central Oregon, and the racism he has experienced.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Pat Addabbo, Executive Director at Oregon Adaptive Sports, celebrates the success of two 2026 Paralympians, honors five previous OAS Paralympians, and talks about how much can be done with just a little snow.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

This bi-monthly Bend City Update with city councilors Mike Riley and Ariel Mendez focuses on ICE and how the City addresses actions by the federal agency, as well as houselessness and affordable housing issues.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Jaime Black, a Métis artist from Winnipeg, created the art installation The REDress Project to bring awareness to missing or murdered Aboriginal women in Canada. Bend artist Mila Shelehoff is the director of Kolovita, an organization dedicated to stewardship of Ukrainian culture. Her art installation REDdress + WHITEdress: Threads of Silenced Nations is Saturday February 21st at Farewell Bend Park in Bend. 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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Central Oregon Community College is hosting events celebrating Black history throughout the month, culminating with the Black History Month Celebration Dinner on Saturday February 28th. Shekinah McLean and Aizza Perez are COCC students, members of the Afrocentric Studies Club, and two of the organizers and emcees of the dinner. 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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Jana Hemphill, Associate Community Engagement Director for the Deschutes Land Trust, describes the work of the Trust's volunteers to restore the natural habitat following the 2025 Cram and Flat fires.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

RootedHomes is a non-profit that builds environmentally sustainable and permanently affordable homes, while also providing support services, such as translation and working through the lending process, to make homeownership accessible to first-generation buyers. Tess Spellacy, Homeownership Program Director, and Dulce Pelayo, Homeownership Program Coordinator, talk about the RootedHomes process and the Community Land Trust model. More information, home prices, and dates and locations for upcoming information sessions can be found at rootedhomes.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Most Americans experience a breakup during their lifetime. In fact, during the time it takes to watch a romantic comedy film (roughly two hours) over 172 couples get divorced! Breaking up is a part of life, and it's hard to do. Licensed Clinical Social Worker Julian Pijuan gives us some tips on how to cope when a relationship ends.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Jen Laverdure from Redmond Indivisible talks to the Wednesday Point hosts about the organization's activities protesting the Trump administration's policies.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Rachel Alm, the Oregon Community Foundation's Program Officer for Central & Eastern Oregon, and Kenny Parsons, Regional Director and Philanthropic Advisor, share the community-building accomplishments and aspirations of the sixth-largest community foundation in the United States.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Harrison checks in with Gavin Alston three years after Gavin’s powerful speech at a Redmond City Council about the racism he experiences in Redmond schools made national news.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Kyra Coke Duffy, Executive Director of Community Solutions (formally Central Oregon Mediation), talked about services and mediation training for volunteers. The offered services provide an alternative to going to court to resolve conflict.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Oregon House Bill 4134 is also known as 1.25% for Wildlife and would create funding for conservation work throughout the state. Sally Compton explains the potential impact of the bill, which is currently before the House Committee on Revenue. Sally is the Executive Director of the wildlife hospital and conservation center Think Wild. thinkwildco.orgKPOV 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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Bill Kuhn, Board President, and Jenny O'Brien, Executive Director of St. Charles Foundation, give updates on the many programs and facility improvements being carried out by St. Charles Foundation to help improve the St. Charles Health System in Central Oregon.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Gayle Todd (President) and Ronni Duff (Past President and Volunteer Coordinator) talk about the Sisters Historical Society's 2026 Fireside Speaker Series and recall stories of interest from the annals of Sisters Country history.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

When her daughter Victoria was born with Down syndrome in 2003, Dianne Hanson was given outdated medical literature and few local resources. She joined forces with a few other moms to create Central Oregon Disability Support Network. At age 22, Victoria attends college, works at a restaurant and has big dreams for her future. Claire Merydith sits down with these women to learn more about Down syndrome, and of the opportunities CODSN provides.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Redmond City Manager Keith Witcosky shares updates and upcoming events and changes in Redmond.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

The NeighborImpact Weatherization Program, serving Central Oregon for over 15 years, saves home energy, supports the local economy, and offers options for available and affordable housing. Host of the Tuesday POINT, Malcom McRae talks with Program Director, Jessica Taylor about services, funding and how community members can access this service to save time, money and energy.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Claire Merydith learns about somatic therapy with mental health professional Taryn DuBose. We hear about how this body-based treatment can help us heal from past trauma, and other conditions.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Host Louise Kaplan explores current events facing Oregon and the nation with Senator Jeff Merkley and Senator Ron Wyden, who share their thoughts about foreign, national and state concerns including health care, increased living costs, and Presidential power.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Ryan Houston, Executive Director for the Oregon Natural Desert Association, explains what is at stake after the BLM's approval for exploratory lithium drilling in the McDermitt Caldera (SE Oregon). Plus, he highlights the value of beavers as a keystone species and the sage grouse as a barometer for health and welfare of wildlife in the Oregon desert. 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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

This discussion is about the value of "having knowledge" about the contributions of Black Americans during Black History Month and all year long. Guest Marcus LeGrand talked about the variety of activities available during the month of February through Central Oregon Community College and why celebration is important. More info can be found at cocc.edu/snv.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Kecia Kubota, Executive Director of Camp Fire Central Oregon, shares about their programs for children, youth and teens. MLK Day of Service activities are also shared. Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

COCC continues to host the Season for Nonviolence, now in its 18th year. Charlotte McBride, Coordinator for the Nancy R. Chandler Lecture Series, shares information about the many events happening in the community, including lectures/presentations, dance, films, and community reads focusing on the book "Be a Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World—And How You Can, Too" by Ijeoma Oluo.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Experiencing a tragic loss can sometimes bring out the worst in us. While we see a lot of material on how to cope with our own grief, there's not much out there about how to cope when someone we love goes through it. Claire Merydith and her husband Chris sit down with counselor Sarah Peterson to talk about "grief induced psychosis." Chris tells us about his experience with Claire's depression after losing her mother in 2024, and Sarah gives us some tips and insights on grappling with grief.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Zak Boone shares information about COCC's scholarship program, being awarded since 1955. He also shares about the Madras COCC expansion.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

This episode is a conversation with Sarah Odendahl, CEO of the Bend Chamber of Commerce, and Jennifer Stephens, Program Manager, about the launching of the Regional Business Alliance in Central Oregon. They discussed efforts to support and enhance local businesses as well as the local economy by working together and supporting primary issues facing the area including workforce development, housing, and employment.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Dr. Arianne Powell, Bend native and Executive Director for the Central Oregon Health Council, discusses the big picture as one of Oregon's 16 Coordinated Care Organizations and the task of collaborating with competing medical provider groups to advance healthcare objectives for the common good.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org.Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.

Local filmmaker Selin Sevinc tells us about Homesounds, a dark comedy about her personal experiences with depression.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 selection of music in Central Oregon.Listen live, listen to any KPOV show, subscribe to our podcasts, and support us at www.kpov.org. Connect with KPOV on Facebook facebook.com/kpovbend and Instagram instagram.com/kpov_radio/.