Bedste Think Loud-podcasts (2024)

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Oregon’s giant pumpkin growers and racers reflect on a busy season 18:53

2h ago18:53

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At the annual West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta, boaters attempt to cross a watercourse in Tualatin using only a giant pumpkin as their vessel. The regatta will happen on Sunday. Jim Sherwood is an extreme gardener and one of the founders of the festival. He recently won the National Pumpkin Weigh Off in California by growing a nearly 2,500-pound pu…

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Zaina's Egg Freezing Journey 1:16:17

10d ago1:16:17

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Zaina froze her eggs! She answers your questions and tells us her personal journey through the process. Follow us: Think Loud Crew IG: @thinkloudcrew Cheyenne's IG: @cheynotshy Shanan's IG: @hairbyshananc R's IG: @rkylelynn More about the show: Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHZqlWjGI1ZD9TwHBT8jg. Don’t forget to …

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E47: TOLWM + Grace C.W. Liu x This Girl is Meant to Be Heard 1:02:29

10d ago1:02:29

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Growing up in a traditional Chinese American family, Grace C.W. Liu came to believe that she didn't have a voice or a choice about who she wanted to be. Not until her 30s and a very tumultuous argument with her husband did Grace recognize the massive opportunity to break a cycle of crippling communication and rules and self-limiting beliefs threate…

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Tigard transforms its downtown 13:35

2h ago13:35

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For more than a decade, Tigard has been working on revitalizing its downtown. City leaders, small business owners and the nonprofit Tigard Downtown Alliance have worked together to bring more foot traffic to the city’s core. We hear more about the effort and the work that’s still to come from Kevin Bates, an owner of Symposium Coffee and the presid…

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From governor’s race to statewide initiatives, big choices await Washington voters in general election 20:33

2h ago20:33

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Voters in Washington will soon get their ballots in the mail for the general election, with voting opening on Friday. About half of the statewide races in Washington are open contests this year. That includes the governor’s race where Democratic candidate and Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson is facing Dave Reichert, a former U.S. Repr…

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M 117 would bring ranked choice voting to Oregon by 2028 26:23

1d ago26:23

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Measure 117 on the Oregon ballot would implement a system of ranked choice voting for all federal and statewide races in Oregon by 2028. The Yes campaign says it’s an idea whose time has come. Portland voters passed a new system of government which includes electing the mayor and city council members using RCV. And Multnomah county will soon be cho…

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Multnomah County Commissioner District 1 debate: Vadim Mozyrsky and Meghan Moyer 26:41

1d ago26:41

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Administrative law judge Vadim Mozyrsky and public policy director Meghan Moyer rose to the top of a five-person primary race this spring for the District 1 seat on the Multnomah County Commission. Neither, however, received at least 50% of the vote to avoid a runoff for the general election in November. We’ll hear from both candidates about how th…

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Debating Measure 118, which would create new business tax to give $1600 to every Oregonian 16:32

2d ago16:32

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Oregon voters will decide the fate of five statewide ballot measures this November, including Measure 118. Also known as the “Oregon Rebate,” it would impose a 3% tax on a company’s sales above $25 million in Oregon. That money would then be distributed evenly to every Oregonian – roughly $1600 per person – regardless of age or income, starting in …

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Democratic incumbent Val Hoyle and Republican challenger Monique DeSpain on why they want to represent Oregon's 4th Congressional District 35:49

2d ago35:49

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While the fate of the nation seems to ride on which of the major party presidential candidates will win the November election, the stakes are arguably as high for Congressional races around the country. The result of a couple dozen of them - including a few in Oregon - will determine whether Republicans or Democrats control the House. In the 4th Di…

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Oregon Department of Education head shares more on the state’s struggling test results 22:41

5d ago22:41

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New data from the Oregon Department of Education show that students in the state are still struggling with reading, math and science as they still have not bounced back to pre-pandemic levels. Test results show that less than half of students tested are proficient in English language arts and less than a third are proficient in math. Charlene Willi…

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Health agencies investigate tropical mosquito found in Jackson County 7:22

5d ago7:22

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For the first time, Aedes aegypti mosquitoes have been found in Oregon. Emilio DeBess is the state public health veterinarian based at the Oregon Health Authority’s Public Health Division. He says the insects are a national concern ”because they can carry and transmit various diseases that can have serious health consequences such as Zika virus, ch…

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Treasurer Tobias Read and state Sen. Dennis Linthicum want to be Oregon’s next secretary of state 22:35

5d ago22:35

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It’s an open race this fall for Oregon Secretary of State. The office oversees elections and audits of state agencies, among other responsibilities. Interest in the race has been ignited recently by the discovery that the Oregon DMV accidentally registered hundreds of noncitizens to vote through an error in the state’s Motor Voter system. If voters…

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Portland City Council District 1 candidates forum 53:03

6d ago53:03

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In 2022, Portland residents voted to drastically change the city’s form of government. That includes using ranked choice voting to expand the city council from five seats to 12. Another change is the creation of four geographic districts, with voters in each district electing three candidates to represent them on the new council. District 1 is in t…

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Author Amy Tan finds drama in her backyard 51:44

7d ago51:44

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Amy Tan might be best known for her fiction, including "The Joy Luck Club" and "The Kitchen God’s Wife," but her latest book takes its drama from her backyard bird feeder. In 2019, Tan began drawing birds she saw in nature, particularly the ones who visited her tree-filled backyard in Northern California. The result is a book of reflections, observ…

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Three music businesses combine to create new ‘MLK Music Mall’ 17:09

8d ago17:09

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Rhythm Traders, a Northeast Portland drum shop that has been open for over 30 years, is welcoming two other music businesses into its building. Together, the three businesses hope to create a sort of living room for Portland musicians, and long term stability for their own stores. Ryan Lynn, owner of Eastside Guitar Repair, and Hank Failing, owner …

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Family of therapists launch mental health urgent care clinic in Vancouver 20:54

8d ago20:54

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As first reported in The Columbian, a family of therapists has opened a new mental health urgent care clinic in Vancouver. Birchstone Mental Health Urgent Care aims to fill a gap between the emergency room where people experiencing mental health crises often end up and weekly therapy sessions. The clinic does not accept insurance, though it does of…

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Predatory towing harmed residents of low-income apartments in Portland’s Cully neighborhood, ombudsman investigation finds 14:33

8d ago14:33

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An ombudsman investigation in Portland found evidence of predatory towing at a group of apartment complexes in the Cully neighborhood. The report says towing practices financially and emotionally harmed residents, most of whom identify as low-income and Latino. It also found that the influx of towing impacted clients and staff at a nearby county-ru…

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Correctional health care provider again destroys evidence in a wrongful death case 11:09

9d ago11:09

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For a third time, a federal judge has ruled that Wellpath — one of the nation’s largest for-profit providers of health care to people in prisons and jails — wrongfully deleted emails connected to in-custody deaths. Wellpath operates in at least 10 correctional facilities in Oregon and Washington, and has purged email evidence in at least three wron…

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Exposure to radon may raise risk of childhood leukemia, OSU study finds 13:10

9d ago13:10

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Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible and odorless gas released from the decay of radioactive metals like uranium found in soil, rocks and groundwater. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, it’s also the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., and claims more than 20,000 lives annually. Homes are a major source of radon exp…

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US Rep. Andrea Salinas and GOP challenger Mike Erickson debate in Oregon’s 6th Congressional District race 28:18

9d ago28:18

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Among the U.S. Congressional races that are being closely watched in this year’s general election is Oregon’s 6th Congressional District. It stretches from the suburbs southwest of Portland down into Salem, and includes all of Yamhill and Polk counties, along with portions of Marion, Washington and Clackamas counties. Voters cast their ballots for …

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Portland Fermentation Festival celebrates second year back after pandemic hiatus 18:39

12d ago18:39

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The Portland Fermentation Festival – also known as “Stinkfest” – is a celebration of all things fermented, from kimchi and kombucha to pickles and miso. Started in 2009, the festival returned last year after taking a three-year hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic. Once attendees pay admission, all of the featured fermented products are free to samp…

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How architecture could help save Portland’s downtown 16:12

12d ago16:12

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As buildings like the Keller Auditorium and iconic Portland sights such as the Burnside Bridge are approaching a remodel, could a fresh new look save Portland’s downtown? As argued in The New York Times, cities across the country and world are finding hope in new architecture. Tim Eddy is the founding principal architect and president of Henneberry…

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Checking in on Salem’s downtown 9:05

12d ago9:05

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Salem’s downtown has seen some local businesses shut their doors in recent years, but the Salem Reporter found that the economy is still strong there. Currently the vacancy rate for store fronts stands at 3.8%, and about half of the available spaces have new tenants within 6 months. Abbey McDonald is the homelessness and housing reporter for the pu…

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Exhibit in Beaverton features traditional kapa art 11:20

13d ago11:20

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Native Hawaiian and former Oregonian Lehuauakea has created 10 kapa paintings and digital art posters that will be on display this weekend at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton. Kapa is a textile made from the bark of certain trees after going through a process involving soaking and beating to create the fabric. Lehuauakea’s work f…

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the Oregonians helping archive the history of Portland wrestling 15:59

13d ago15:59

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Names like Lonnie Mayne, Buddy Rose and Dutch Savage may not be familiar to some today, but for fans of Portland’s professional wrestling scene of the 1960s to early '90s, these were some of the headliners that sold out the old Portland Sports Arena. As first reported in Slam Wrestling, two Portlanders have been working to preserve the history of t…

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How Multnomah County overdose deaths are trending amid nationwide decrease 16:20

13d ago16:20

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After years of steep increases, overdose death rates appear to be dropping nationwide. Data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show a 10% decrease in the number of deaths from drug overdoses across the country from April 2023 to April 2024. That number varies significantly by state — while many Eastern states saw double-digi…

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Week Without Driving challenges driver-centric culture in Portland metro area and beyond 21:43

14d ago21:43

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The fourth annual Week Without Driving challenge kicked off on Monday. The event was created in 2021 by Disability Rights Washington to highlight the barriers nondrivers face, including those who have disabilities, with using public transit or sidewalks and bike lanes to get around. This year the challenge has expanded to all 50 states with the hel…

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Director of Oregon Water Resources Department has a big job ahead 8:17

14d ago8:17

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Last month, the Oregon Water Resources Commission voted to change the state’s groundwater rules. The new rules would require new water users to prove the water is available before the state will issue permits for wells. Ivan Gall was appointed to head the Water Resources Department last spring. He joins us to talk about the new rules and other chal…

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Agency that approves energy rate hikes in Oregon explains the how and why behind decisions 14:28

14d ago14:28

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The Oregon Public Utility Commission has approved rate hike upon rate hike in recent years, and consumers are feeling the pinch. Currently, the list of requests for rate hikes includes those from Idaho Power, which serves about 20,000 customers in Oregon; Portland General Electric, which last had a rate case in 2023; and Northwest Natural and Pacif…

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‘Hush’ - The State of Oregon v. Jesse Lee Johnson 43:11

15d ago43:11

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On March 20, 1998, police in Salem, Oregon, discovered the body of 28-year-old Harriet Thompson inside her apartment. Within a week, they arrested Jesse Johnson for murder. Johnson drifted west after a troubled childhood in Arkansas and a stint in prison there. In Salem, he was known around town as a homeless drug user. A random encounter with Thom…

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The Department of Energy promised a tribal nation millions of dollars for solar energy, but has made it nearly impossible to access 14:40

16d ago14:40

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Washington’s Yakama Nation received both a grant and a $100 million federal loan to build a large solar project. Held up by a series of bureaucratic hurdles, the funding could expire before the government lets the tribal nation access the money. OPB Investigative Editor Tony Schick joins us to explain how bureaucracy is getting in the way of progre…

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Remembering ‘Dangerous Writing’ author and teacher Tom Spanbauer 30:02

17d ago30:02

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Portland writer Tom Spanbauer is being remembered -- on social media, in articles and in countless conversations with those who knew and loved him, were taught by him or simply loved his books. He died of heart failure on Saturday, Sept. 21 at age 78, after living with Parkinson's for the last eight years, according to his husband, Michael Sage Ric…

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REVISITING: Adult Friendships?! 1:16:40

17d ago1:16:40

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This episode originally aired August 14, 2023 Follow, Watch and Listen to Baby, This is Keke Palmer on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us: Think Loud Crew IG: @thinkloudcrew Cheyenne's IG: @cheynotshy Shanan's IG: @hairbyshananc R's IG: @rkylelynn More about the show: Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/…

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Hanford through the lens of geologic time 23:59

19d ago23:59

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Brue Bjornstad has loved rocks since he was a kid, growing up on the East Coast. But his real love and expertise is the Missoula Floods – cataclysmic events that scoured the Columbia Basin, and laid thick deposits of sediments in other areas, washing all the way down the Columbia Gorge and out to the Pacific. These floods also shaped the Hanford ar…

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Hanford Challenge is a watchdog nonprofit focused on transparency and cleanup process at Hanford site 20:53

19d ago20:53

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The Hanford nuclear reservation produced more than 400 billion gallons of contaminated waste over its decades of operation. Workers have been sickened over the years, and some have successfully sued the Department of Energy with help from watchdog groups, including Hanford Challenge. The nonprofit advocates for whistleblowers and workers on the sit…

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Winemaking is central to the Hanford region 13:21

20d ago13:21

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JJ Williams is the third-generation of his family in the wine business out of Red Mountain – one of the world’s premier viticultural areas outside of Richland, WA. But before the wine business, his family first put down roots in the Mid-Columbia region to work at Hanford. During the Manhattan Project, Williams’s great grandfather worked at the site…

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Hanford radiation effects on people and the environment 11:17

20d ago11:17

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We’ve talked a lot this week about life and work specifically at Hanford, but not all of the waste stayed there. In the rush to process plutonium at Hanford, plant operators expelled radioactive byproducts into the local atmosphere and waterways. People who were affected by these radioactive toxins call themselves “Downwinders.” Northwest Public Br…

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Eighty years since the world’s first industrial-scale nuclear reactor went live at Hanford 28:24

20d ago28:24

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The National Park Service runs three different sites related to the WW II Manhattan Project. The one on the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in southeast Washington was the first full-scale nuclear reactor in the world. The B Reactor features hundreds of nozzles capping the metal process tubes on the reactor face and even a mint-green control room with …

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Hanford-area native and former Washington Poet Laureate on how the ‘Atomic City’ shaped her life 21:59

21d ago21:59

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Seattle poet Kathleen Flenniken grew up in Richland and worked as a civil engineer at Hanford in the 1980s. She served as Washington State Poet Laureate from 2012-2014. In her first year as poet laureate, she published a collection called Plume, which deals directly with how her Hanford area upbringing influenced her. The book explores the history …

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Hanford Department of Energy manager on tank waste, vitrification and overall clean up progress 31:02

21d ago31:02

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The 56 million gallons of radioactive waste created from decades of plutonium enrichment at Hanford are stored in 177 massive, underground tanks on 18 different ‘farms’ spread out over the 580 square miles of the nuclear reservation in Washington State. Most of the tanks are single-shelled, but 28 of them are double-shelled, which helps prevent was…

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Hanford Reach National Monument area protects more than 195,000 acres of nature and wildlife 18:10

22d ago18:10

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The Hanford Reach National Monument, established in 2000, is a crescent of land with the last free-flowing stretch of the Columbia River flowing through it. It’s also a major incubator of salmon. The Department of Energy calls it “the largest natural animal and plant community in the arid and semi-arid shrub-steppe region of North America.” The Rea…

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Eltopia farmer grows 350 fruits and vegetables in Hanford’s shadow 14:17

22d ago14:17

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Farmer Alan Schreiber has an alarm on his kitchen counter, and another one in his office. But they are not to tell time, or warn him of impending storms. This alarms warn him that radioactive winds from Hanford are coming. Schreiber’s Eltopia farm is in the shadow of the massive cleanup site, and the alarms are tested regularly. So far, there’s bee…

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Pacific Northwest National Lab scientist researching glass to bind up Hanford radioactive waste 21:05

22d ago21:05

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Carolyn Pearce is busy digging up, cutting up and even x-raying ancient glass across the globe for study. Why? She’s trying to figure out the properties of the strongest glass on earth today, ones that have survived for thousands of years. That way the U.S. Department of Energy can be confident in its science to bind up radioactive wastes for thous…

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Hanford History Project documents the legacy of the Manhattan Project and Cold War 25:06

23d ago25:06

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The history of Hanford nuclear reservation is often centered on the enormity of its original mission of refining plutonium to power the atomic bombs that would bring WWII to an end - and the clean up of the waste left behind. Robert Franklin is an assistant professor of history with Washington State University Tri-Cities and the assistant director …

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Before and after Hanford: Indigenous ties to the land 27:39

23d ago27:39

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Long before the Hanford nuclear reservation, the land was home to Native American tribes. The Yamaka Nation has strong ties to Laliik – or Rattlesnake Mountain — and Gable Mountain on the Hanford cleanup site. They are religious sites for the Tribes, and the whole area is ceded land for the Yakama Nation. The lands around Hanford were also used for…

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Watering The Roots Of Life 54:27

24d ago54:27

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Follow us: Think Loud Crew IG: @thinkloudcrew Cheyenne's IG: @cheynotshy Shanan's IG: @hairbyshananc R's IG: @rkylelynn More about the show: Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHZqlWjGI1ZD9TwHBT8jg. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/ThinkLoudC…

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Fires have burned nearly 500,000 acres of BLM land in Eastern Oregon 13:15

26d ago13:15

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The Bureau of Land Management administers 16 million acres of land across Oregon and Washington, and wildfires burned a large swath of that land this summer, including nearly half a million acres in Eastern Oregon. For ranchers who lease BLM rangeland for their cattle, that can mean that new leases will be hard to find. The fires also threatened ot…

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