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She fought wildfires in Oregon and beyond, and found more acceptance in firefighting after her transition
Bobbie Scopa talks about her experience as a transgender woman in the macho world of wildland firefighting in a new memoir.
Eugene author shares stories from his multi-year adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail
Eugene author Bob Welch discusses his book “Seven Summers (and a few Bummers): My Adventures on the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail.”
Author Michael Pollan, with eye on Oregon’s psilocybin rollout, talks about plant-derived drugs
Michael Pollan has spent much of his career writing about the sometimes surprising relationship between plants and humans. His newest book, “This Is Your Mind on Plants,” focuses on three different plants and how they affect our brains. Opium, coffee, and mescaline could all be considered powerful drugs, or simply beautiful plants, or something much more mystical.
Prominent poet Robert Bly, author of ‘Iron John’, dies at 94
Poet Robert Bly, who authored the men’s movement classic “Iron John,” has died.
REBROADCAST: 'American Eclipse' Journalist David Baron On The Eclipse Of 1878
Thomas Edison and other noted American scientists traveled out west to watch the eclipse of 1878. It was the dawn of the age of science in America.
Transgender Teen | Bigfoot Country
We meet a transgender teenager named Jay and the reporter who documented his journey transitioning from a girl to boy. And we talk to the author of a released book about the real life habitat of a mythical beast.
REBROADCAST: The Names Of Our Stars | In-Home Care
Author Peter Fromm spent months alone in the wilderness babysitting growing salmon eggs. We also discuss what life is like for in-home care giving, just ahead of a local screening of a new documentary.
The Archive Project - Colum McCann
On this episode of the Archive Project, Irish author Colum McCann reflects on the importance of stories and storytelling, and how sharing and listening to stories combats cynicism.
The Archive Project - Marjane Satrapi
On this episode of "Literary Arts: The Archive Project", Iranian-born French author and illustrator Marjane Satrapi delves into the process of transforming Persepolis from book to film.
Death Penalty: Prison Superintendent | Roxane Gay's 'Difficult Women'
Our death penalty series continues with a conversation with someone who oversaw executions as part of his job. We also talk to author Roxane Gay.