Bedste Plague Ship-podcasts (2024)

Every year, the Oregon Health and Science University brings a speaker to Portland for the Calvin and Mayho Tanabe address. But this year's keynote speaker isn’t human. Sophia the Robot and her creators at Hanson Robotics say she’s the world's first robot citizen.Af Oregon Public Broadcasting

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A visit to Washington's one of a kind Crowberry Bog 3:53

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A visit to Washington's one of a kind Crowberry BogAf Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Multnomah County Election Night Behind the Scenes 3:25

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Multnomah County Elections Behind the Scenes Audio postcard on election night.Af Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Post election, colleges encourage students to decompress 3:48

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Post election, colleges encourage students to decompressAf Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Clear Skies Ahead: Mastering Communication and Accountability in Aircraft Maintenance 1:24:23

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Ever felt like a task, relationship, issue, or a write up could have turned out better if effective communication was present? In this episode, we feature aviation expert Cassidy Moore, who shares her insights on the critical role of clear communication and personal responsibility in ensuring aircraft safety. From tackling miscommunication to re-ow…

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The Rose City Rollers clinch their fifth championship win 5:59

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Last weekend, 13 of the best roller derby teams in the world were in Portland competing in the International World Flat Track Derby Association championships. It was hosted (and WON!) by Portland’s own Rose City Rollers who this year celebrated their 20th anniversary.Af Oregon Public Broadcasting

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A look at ranked choice voting in Portland 5:47

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For the first time, Portlanders used ranked choice voting to select their mayor and city council members. They ranked candidates in order of preference, and their votes got distributed as candidates were eliminated. So how did it go?Af Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Central Oregon returns show strong leads in state Senate, sheriff and Bend city races 4:52

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Broadman claims victory in his Oregon Senate race, Vander Kamp leads the Deschutes sheriff race, and Bend City Council has two new members.Af Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon’s second-largest school district to put weapons detectors in high schools 4:45

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Salem-Keizer will have weapon detection systems operating in all six comprehensive high schools this school year, with a likely expansion to middle schools next year. Here’s what you need to know.Af Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon conservationist Bob Sallinger dead at 57 4:18

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Oregon conservationist Bob Sallinger dead at 57Af Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Stop Requested: Christmas Valley to La Pine 5:38

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Stop Requested joins the weekly Christmas Valley Shopper Bus into La Pine.Af Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Electrical Boxes Supply Hiccups 7:13

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Oregon needs more housing, but challenges getting electrical equipment could hurt the effort.Af Oregon Public Broadcasting

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TK331: Ep 85: The Golden Globe 1:12:26

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Today we discuss The Golden Globe, the first book in the Junior Jedi Knights series. Anakin Solo has come to the Jedi Academy and made a brand new friend Tahiri Veila. She’s from Tatooine and has had dreams of Yavin IV, but now that they’ve met, Anakin is showing up in her dreams too. Soon, Anakin is having the same dream, and it leads them both on…

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Ducks excitement covers University of Oregon campus, city of Eugene and beyond 3:41

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The Oregon Ducks’ #1 national ranking has led a supportive fanbase of students to new emotional highs for the green and yellow.Af Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Part 6: From the White Ship to The Anarchy "Ambition over blood, chaos after victory" 12:45

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(New Remix of episode from 2022) The history of the 12th century conflict known as THE ANARCHY The disaster of the sinking of the White Ship in 1120 robbed the Kingdom of England of an heir to inherit the throne. What followed was a 20year civil war - The Anarchy In this podcast episode: King Stephen lies in chains in Bristol Castle, and the crown …

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Let's do the time change together -- it's DST time again 4:41

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Let's do the time change together -- it's DST time againAf Oregon Public Broadcasting

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TK331: Bonus Ep 12 - Galaxy of Fear: Planet Plague 48:11

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In this special spooky episode, we discuss the third Galaxy of Fear book, Planet Plague. Tash, Zak, Hoole, and DV-9 are in their new ship when Zak gets sick. Hoole decides to take him to an Imperial infirmary where a friend of his works to help his nephew get better.Af Thomas, Krystle

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Weekend Edition host Lillian Karabaic interviews a haunted house actor for OPB's At Work With series 4:30

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Weekend Edition host Lillian Karabaic interviews a haunted house actor for OPB's At Work With seriesAf Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Rare plant plowed under at Camas golf course leaves researchers worried 4:25

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The majority of the world’s population of the once-endangered Bradshaw’s lomatium was destroyed a few weeks ago on a golf course in Camas, Washington. Some experts are worried that the removal is a sign of species losing federal protections too soon.Af Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland facility works to break down cultural barriers to psilocybin access for marginalized groups 5:14

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The Cora Center is the first psilocybin facility in the state that is run by majority BIPOC and LGBTQ+ facilitators. They help clients from those groups get over cultural barriers to treatment, like trauma and stigma.Af Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Part 5: From the White Ship to The Anarchy - Who was Empress Matilda? 9:54

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(New Remix of episode from 2022) The history of the 12th century conflict known as THE ANARCHY The disaster of the sinking of the White Ship in 1120 robbed the Kingdom of England of an heir to inherit the throne. What followed was a 20year civil war - The Anarchy In this podcast episode: A delve into the traits and manners of Empress Matilda - the …

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Voting for president while Black and mixed race in Bend 4:35

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Voting for president while Black and mixed race in BendAf Oregon Public Broadcasting

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How candidates — and their donors — are navigating a first-of-its-kind election season in Portland 4:14

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Candidates running for office in Portland this fall are navigating uncharted waters, and that means trying out different strategies.Af Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Proposed shipping container terminal in Coos Bay could boost the economy there 5:18

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Proposed shipping container terminal in Coos Bay could boost the economy thereAf Oregon Public Broadcasting

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At Work With: Haunted House Actor 6:08

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For At Work With, we follow haunted house actor Shell Galloway.Af Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Stop Requested goes to Lakeview 6:25

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Stop Requested goes to Oregon's Mile High City, Lakeview. By bus.Af Oregon Public Broadcasting

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All of Oregon's statewide races, explained 5:21

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Starting next year, Oregon will have a new attorney general, secretary of state and treasurer. All three seats are open with no incumbent running, and Republicans believe they have a shot in one of the three.Af Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Offshore wind looked like a sure thing for Oregon — until it wasn’t. What went wrong? 4:48

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The federal government postponed a floating offshore wind auction off the coast of Southern Oregon. Many still see the potential, but the state must first tackle a combination of issues that led to the postponement.Af Oregon Public Broadcasting

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The Gresham program growing the next generation of farmers 4:14

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The Gresham program growing the next generation of farmersAf Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Poke-Mechanics: Gotta Fix 'Em All! 19:00

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Join host Six on this hilarious bonus episode as he merges the worlds of aviation and Pokémon, imagining aircraft mechanics and other aviation specialists as Pokémon! Discover how these aviation heroes would embody their Pokémon counterparts while keeping our skies safe and sound. Buckle up for laughter and insights. Tune in for a fun ride that’s a…

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44 years after Mt St Helens erupted, Spirit Lake still faces challenges 4:15

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44 years after Mt St Helens erupted, Spirit Lake still faces challengesAf Oregon Public Broadcasting

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All five Oregon ballot measures, explained 5:52

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Oregonians will vote on five statewide measures in the upcoming election. If approved, they would all do very different things, from directing yearly checks to all residents to allowing the Legislature to impeach statewide leaders.Af Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Drama surrounds the race for Deschutes county sheriff 5:14

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Drama surrounds the race for Deschutes county sheriffAf Oregon Public Broadcasting

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The congressional race in Oregon that has the nation's attention 4:27

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The congressional race in Oregon that has the nation's attentionAf Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Salmon return to Klamath Basin in Oregon after more than a century 4:18

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Wildlife officials this week documented salmon above the former J.C. Boyle Dam in Southern Oregon for the first time in more than a century. It happened less than a month after removal of four Klamath River dams was completed to restore fish passage.Af Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Pacific University students are super-voters 3:55

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Pacific University students are super-votersAf Oregon Public Broadcasting

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TK331: Ep 84 - Tales of the Bounty Hunters: The Tale of IG-88 1:09:31

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Today, we begin discussing the stories in Tales of the Bounty Hunters with Therefore I Am: The Tale of IG-88. IG-88 has plans for galactic domination. There's also not just one IG-88 running around the galaxy.Af Krystle, Thomas

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Portland Food Kitchen’s Radical Hospitality 5:22

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One church in Northwest Portland has distributed food to the needy for decades. Now, with growing homelessness and drug use in the area, that service is upsetting some neighborsAf Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Stop Requested 2: Lincoln City to Klamath Falls. 5:31

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The second episode of stop requested from Lincoln City to Klamath Falls.Af Oregon Public Broadcasting

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A look at Washington's 3rd CD rematch 4:42

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A look at Washington's 3rd CD rematchAf Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Northwest researchers fight plastics pollution with sugar 4:33

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Northwest researchers fight plastics pollution with sugarAf Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Pac-12 needs one more school to be recognized as a conference 5:10

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In college sports, conference realignment continues to be a major topic for schools. The Pac-12 is in the middle of a lawsuit as it continues to restructure its conference.Af Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Stop Requested Episode 1: The Dalles to Lincoln City 6:50

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Lillian Karabaic goes on a journey around Oregon via rural public transit.Af Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland youth tries to reach the International Space Station -- via ham radio 4:36

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Portland youth tries to reach the International Space Station -- via ham radioAf Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Drug laws are back in Oregon. How they are enforced depends on the county. 4:37

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Counties will approach enforcement differently, providing yet another large-scale experiment in drug policy.Af Oregon Public Broadcasting

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‘Accidental’ release of records reveals Deschutes County sheriff candidate’s troubles in La Mesa 6:00

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Records show La Mesa police officials recommended firing Kent Vander Kamp for “serious incidents of misconduct,” but he said they ultimately did not.Af Oregon Public Broadcasting