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Oregon Humanities connects people and communities through conversation, storytelling, and participatory programs to inspire understanding and collaborative change.
This month on The Detour, we explore the boundaries of fear and belonging when it comes to the other living creatures we share this planet with.

Listen to the full episode with Bobby Fossek, Erica Berry, and Wendy Bingham: oregonhumanities.org/rll/podcast/...
June 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
This week on This Place, we hear from Yên Nguyễn about the changes she's witnessed over two decades in Southeast Portland, where she runs Yen Hair Salon.

Listen to the full clip: thisplace.podbean.com/e/yen-nguyen...
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#AudioPortrait #VoicesOfOregon #SoutheastPortland
March 21, 2025 at 11:50 PM
How can everyday citizens understand and engage with our complex global system?

Ben Rhodes joins us to explore this question and more—this month on The Detour:
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March 18, 2025 at 7:08 PM
This week on #ThisPlace, we’re at the studio of artist Ebony Frison in Southeast Portland, where the sound of basketball is both generative and a callback to family, community, and growing up in North Portland.

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March 7, 2025 at 1:39 AM
For Friday, a trip to Harney County, where fifth-generation rancher Gary Marshall loves to witness the seasons change across the expansive meadow lands.

Listen to the full audio postcard: thisplace.podbean.com/e/gary-marsh...

#ThisPlace #HarneyCounty #VoicesFromOregon
February 28, 2025 at 11:37 PM
The historic #LoneFirCemetery in Southeast Portland is one of the city's oldest. In this episode of This Place, theater artist and activist Paul Susi walks us through the cemetery grounds and the complex histories that remain. oregonhumanities.org/rll/podcast/...
February 21, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Christine Wolfe grew up around the logging industry, accompanying her dad and grandfather on trips in and out of Maupin. Now as an adult, she’s returned to the area and works as the town’s city recorder. Hear more from Christine: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-j6v3e-...
February 13, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Gabe Sheoships is the executive director of Friends of Tryon Creek. He's also our guest on this week's This Place episode, talking about the historical and cultural significance of Tryon Creek and the irreplaceable value of the park.

Hear more from Gabe:
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February 6, 2025 at 12:27 AM
This week on This Place, we’re headed into Wallowa country with long-time resident and history steward Rich Wandschneider. This Place is our weekly mini-podcast that asks Oregonians what it’s like to live and work where they do.

Listen in: oregonhumanities.org/rll/podcast/...
January 29, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Each week on This Place, we ask Oregonians what it’s like to live where they do.

This week, we hear from Travis Garner, a metal shop teacher and city council member in Paisley.

Listen to more from Travis:
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January 21, 2025 at 7:24 PM