Since 2015, 21 young people have been engaged in the ongoing battle to sue the United States government for denying their constitutional right to life and liberty by supporting and prioritizing profiting enterprises over the right to life and liberty. Juliana v. United States, which transcends political party lines, has the potential to change the course of climate activism, by deinstitutionalizing the support of fossil fuels on public lands. Originally aired on November 1, 2023 on KPOV’s Open Air Our mission at KPOV is to strengthen community, the arts, local culture, and democracy through our independent, non-commercial radio portal. This is confidently supported by Critical Conversations, a special project developed to feature unique perspectives and the courage it takes to “go there,” challenging mundane thoughts and questioning the norm. Hear more at https://kpov.org/critical-conversations https://www.amazon.com/Twenty-One-Story-Government-Climate-Change/dp/0063220857 https://kpov.org/open-air-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 music in Central Oregon. Listen live and learn more: www.kpov.org Connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kpovbend

This important conversation brings to light the idea that most veterans of war are never given the opportunity to fully understand the effect their service has on their psyche, and some are driven down a cascade of crime due to an undiagnosed psychiatric disability. It is becoming more commonplace to legally divert vets into a mental health discovery program, help them integrate their past experiences and move forward in a healing way. Originally aired on November 7, 2023 on KPOV’s The Tuesday Point Our mission at KPOV is to strengthen community, the arts, local culture, and democracy through our independent, non-commercial radio portal. This is confidently supported by Critical Conversations, a special project developed to feature unique perspectives and the courage it takes to “go there,” challenging mundane thoughts and questioning the norm. Hear more at https://kpov.org/critical-conversations https://mission22.com/ https://www.dcda.us/criminal-justice/veterans-intervention-strategy-vis/ https://kpov.org/tuesday-point-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 music in Central Oregon. Listen live and learn more: www.kpov.org Connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kpovbend

Having a title within city government means nothing unless you practice what you preach, fulfill your duties and walk the walk. It is so important during this “epidemic of apathy” for community members to engage with active managing bodies in a civil, respectful manner. Economic pressure, disagreements, lawlessness, gun threats, poor health habits; can we slow down enough to focus on the importance of what we’re putting into the hearts and minds of our children? Originally aired on October 5, 2023 on KPOV’s The Thursday Point Our mission at KPOV is to strengthen community, the arts, local culture, and democracy through our independent, non-commercial radio portal. This is confidently supported by Critical Conversations, a special project developed to feature unique perspectives and the courage it takes to “go there,” challenging mundane thoughts and questioning the norm. Hear more at https://kpov.org/critical-conversations https://www.redmondoregon.gov/government/city-council/city-council-bios/councilor-evelyn-bio https://kpov.org/thursday-point-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 music in Central Oregon. Listen live and learn more: www.kpov.org Connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kpovbend

Steadfast growth in Central Oregon is continually demanding the attention of city leaders, permitting agencies and area developers, but the issue remains that housing is completely unaffordable by even median level income earners. How can we be a model for growth when the supply and demand chains are so out of balance, and there is nowhere for people to live? Originally aired on September 15, 2023 on KPOV’s The Friday Point Our mission at KPOV is to strengthen community, the arts, local culture, and democracy through our independent, non-commercial radio portal. This is confidently supported by Critical Conversations, a special project developed to feature unique perspectives and the courage it takes to “go there,” challenging mundane thoughts and questioning the norm. Hear more at https://kpov.org/critical-conversations https://www.bendoregon.gov/government/committees/affordable-housing-advisory-committee https://kpov.org/the-point 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 music in Central Oregon. Listen live and learn more: www.kpov.org Connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kpovbend

This intriguing conversation about sexuality begins with Shanti’s and Atom’s individual experiences in the public sauna, continues into how this type of environment can trigger human biology and, ultimately, tells of the type of interactions that ensue. The true challenge lies within each of us to deeply understand and balance our own masculine and feminine energies. Originally aired on September 19, 2023 on KPOV’s Curiosity Lab Our mission at KPOV is to strengthen community, the arts, local culture, and democracy through our independent, non-commercial radio portal. This is confidently supported by Critical Conversations, a special project developed to feature unique perspectives and the courage it takes to “go there,” challenging mundane thoughts and questioning the norm. Hear more at https://kpov.org/critical-conversations https://kpov.org/curiosity-lab 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 music in Central Oregon. Listen live and learn more: www.kpov.org Connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kpovbend

Oregon’s 39th Governor, returning from a listening tour that spanned every county in the Beaver State, is thanking Oregonians for continuing to step up and work together to solve societal problems. In every community, there are folks spreading the hope that there is success in our future if we can all make the most of our situation. Governor Kotek reminds us that complex issues take a multi-layered approach that requires everyone on every level to show up. Originally aired on October 11, 2023 on KPOV’s The Wednesday Point Our mission at KPOV is to strengthen community, the arts, local culture, and democracy through our independent, non-commercial radio portal. This is confidently supported by Critical Conversations, a special project developed to feature unique perspectives and the courage it takes to “go there,” challenging mundane thoughts and questioning the norm. Hear more at https://kpov.org/critical-conversations https://www.oregon.gov/gov/pages/one-oregon-listening-tour.aspx https://kpov.org/wednesday-point-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 music in Central Oregon. Listen live and learn more: www.kpov.org Connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kpovbend

Diane Hodiak, AKA Carbonfreeda, is preparing for the battle with climate change by arming herself with spears of knowledge, shields of determination and daggers that motivate others to take action. Most of what she does is interpret government policy for the average person to understand and learn how to implement cleaner energy into their daily lives and businesses. The Inflation Reduction Act even gives incentives for those who engage in clean energy commerce. Originally aired on September 18, 2023 on KPOV’s The Monday Point Our mission at KPOV is to strengthen community, the arts, local culture, and democracy through our independent, non-commercial radio portal. This is confidently supported by Critical Conversations, a special project developed to feature unique perspectives and the courage it takes to “go there,” challenging mundane thoughts and questioning the norm. Hear more at https://kpov.org/critical-conversations https://350deschutes.org/ https://kpov.org/monday-point-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 music in Central Oregon. Listen live and learn more: www.kpov.org Connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kpovbend

The cities of Bend and Redmond, Oregon are intrinsically tied together, as they are dependent on each other’s success to continue to upgrade Central Oregon as a whole. To the folks in Redmond, density is coming, and to the folks in Bend, your little brother city is growing up now. The future success lies in joining forces, sharing resources and focusing on the learning opportunities that will bring the communities together. Originally aired on August 2, 2023 on KPOV’s The Wednesday Point Our mission at KPOV is to strengthen community, the arts, local culture, and democracy through our independent, non-commercial radio portal. This is confidently supported by Critical Conversations, a special project developed to feature unique perspectives and the courage it takes to “go there,” challenging mundane thoughts and questioning the norm. Hear more at https://kpov.org/critical-conversations https://www.redmondoregon.gov/ https://kpov.org/wednesday-point-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 music in Central Oregon. Listen live and learn more: www.kpov.org Connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kpovbend

Subtle discrimination is much more widespread than egregious sexual assault, and it’s very easy to overlook the unconscious bias facing women in the workplace. Affirmative action, of course, demands equality, but it is not enough just to ‘open doors’ to women. So The 16 were born, and their pursuit to bring justice to the science department at MIT made them heroes. Originally aired on August 16, 2023 on KPOV’s Open Air Our mission at KPOV is to strengthen community, the arts, local culture, and democracy through our independent, non-commercial radio portal. This is confidently supported by Critical Conversations, a special project developed to feature unique perspectives and the courage it takes to “go there,” challenging mundane thoughts and questioning the norm. Hear more at https://kpov.org/critical-conversations https://katezernike.com/ https://kpov.org/open-air-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 music in Central Oregon. Listen live and learn more: www.kpov.org Connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kpovbend

Our own carbon footprint could be one of the hardest things for us to alter or rethink since we are creatures of habit, but it is of the utmost importance that we all do so to the best of our abilities to create lasting change on planet Earth. The Environmental Center advocates reducing, reusing, recycling and composting, in that order, and they continue to educate people on how to fix their broken items to slow the cycle of human waste. Originally aired on July 13, 2023 on KPOV’s The Thursday Point Our mission at KPOV is to strengthen community, the arts, local culture, and democracy through our independent, non-commercial radio portal. This is confidently supported by Critical Conversations, a special project developed to feature unique perspectives and the courage it takes to “go there,” challenging mundane thoughts and questioning the norm. Hear more at https://kpov.org/critical-conversations https://envirocenter.org/programs/rethink-waste-project/ https://kpov.org/thursday-point-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 music in Central Oregon. Listen live and learn more: www.kpov.org Connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kpovbend