The Point on KPOV

An interview with Aaron Elston, owner of Central Oregon School of Modern Music based in Redmond, as well as his band The Wildland Blues Band. He discusses the philosophy of his teaching practice, which focuses on adapting musical basics quickly to play in an ensemble. The Wednesday Point is hosted by Louise Kaplan and Harrison McKinney.  KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-sup...

Audrey Tehan, Founder and Farm Director for Seed to Table in Sisters, shares an update on the 2024 growing season, their community outreach, and their pending Fall Harvest Dinner.  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...

Program Manager Casey Munck and Board Member Kenny Hadden, from the National Alliance on Mental Health Central Oregon, share information about services available to assist individuals and families facing the challenges of mental illness. Working cooperatively, NAMI Central Oregon is a resource for referrals to Mental Health Professionals. They also offer training and support to individuals, family...

Redmond City Manager, Keith Witcosky, draws on his 11 years managing the city and breaks down the current economic state of Redmond, including measures taken to address homelessness, exponentially increasing population, and the tourism industry.  KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpo...

About 74 percent of adults in the US are overweight, according to the CDC. That includes nearly 43 percent who are considered obese. The United States has the highest rate with approximately 79.4 million obese individuals. These rates have tripled over the last 60 years. So the trend isn’t getting better. You may have heard about the new class of weight loss drugs called semaglutide, which are get...

Daniel Seddiqui, Youth Employement Counselor for the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC), shares his takeaways after embarking on a 50-week long experiemnt whre he held 50 different jobs in each of the 50 states.  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 l...

Kathy Deggendorfer, Founder and Trustee of the Roundhouse Foundation, talks about her life journey and the path that led to the Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts and Agriculture in Sisters.  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 mo...

Sally Compton, Executive Director of Think Wild, talks about the rescue of river otter pups near Cove Palisades Park, their recovery, and the drive to build an Aquatic Enclosure for the rehabilitation of beavers and otters. 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...

Ranae Staley, Executive Director for The Giving Plate, gives a three-month update on the new Reed Plaza Store. 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 selection of music in Central Oregon. Listen live, listen to any KPOV show...

KPOV's own Jim Burns and his son, Holden, share their experience of what its like to grow up transgender from the perspective of both parent and child, and how it has affected their current relationship. 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 an...

Melissa Williams, Executive Director for ECCO - Every Child Central Oregon, talks about their role in foster care placements and the organization's recent move into the Deschutes Children's Foundation Becky Johnson Center Campus in Redmond. 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 . KPO...

Lace Thornberg discusses the purpose and focus of Central Oregon Landwatch and discusses a recent win at the federal level to protect old growth trees. We also talked about an informational event offered during the summer of 2024 at Worthy Brewing and information on volunteering and supporting the organization. KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community r...

Nora Harren, Campaign and Education Coordinator for 350 Deschutes, talks about their mission to decrease our carbon emissions and how it starts here in Central Oregon. 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 selection of musi...

Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity CEO Carly Colgan talks about efforts to close the racial gap in homeownership, and the grant from Oregon Housing and Community Services to support that effort. Also discussed: the return of Women's Build Week and the launch of Habitat Happy Hours. KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at...

Nicola Carpinelli, Executive Director of HUE (Hearts Unknown Education) and charter student, Aiya, discuss the ways in which art (visual and performing) helps to heal youth who are struggling with challenging mental health and self-harm issues to find a place of purpose and belonging through Creative Wellness. KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community ra...

Sam Bousfeld, captain of the Switchblade flying car team, explains the ins and outs of designing his revolutionary flying car design. Still working in the prototype stage, Bousfeld is now building the aircraft at their base in Prineville. 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...

JE Wascupum is a part of WeX Community Outreach's POC-led workshops that seek to bridge the gaps in cultural understanding. JE takes us through their philosophy on cross-cultural dialogue and its benefits of decentering the white perspective in group observations of society. WeX is set to launch their Central and Eastern Oregon chapter this July.  KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listene...

Cassi MacQueen, Executive Director for the Deschutes Children's Foundation, talks about DCF's role in bringing 22 children's services providers together under one roof across four Central Oregon campuses and how that proximity improves the quality of providing timely support to families. KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadc...

Alex Zendejas and Bronwyn Riley, two founders of Central Oregon for Socialism, recount their experiences at local protests, their goal to make a positive impact on the community, and what it takes to start a grassroots movement. 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 loc...

Eleana Fanaika, Executive Director of Every Kid Sports, talks about growing from a local nonprofit to a national nonprofit that pays sports fees so all kids can play recreational sports. 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 divers...

Sharon Maier-Kennelly, Executive Director of the High Desert Food and Farm Alliance, believes that everyone deserves good food along with a sufficient quantity of affordable, culturally preferred, nutritious food that is sustainably produced in Central Oregon. HDFFA has been in the community for nearly 15 years and offers a variety of services, events, educations, to farmers, ranchers, and the com...

The non-profit The Environmental Center seeks to embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon. On this episode, Kavi Chokshi, Rethink Waste Project Project Coordinator, discusses The Environmental Center’s Community Innovation Fund grants, which provide funding for individuals, businesses, or community groups for projects that reduce waste in Deschutes County. Development Manager Al...

Stacy Koff, owner and promoter of 4 Peaks Music Festival, talks about creating a space for kids at a festival and the many different genres that make up the 4 Peaks sound. 4 Peaks is June 20-23 at Stevenson Ranch in Bend, OR. More info and tickets at 4peaksmusic.com . KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and...

Andrea is an organizer with Central Oregon for a Free a Palestine, the group that has been demonstrating on the streets of downtown Bend. They talk about what it's like to protest in the High Desert and their part in the global movement in support of Palestine. KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online...

Amanda Hamer, Founder and Executive Director of Diversability Inc., talks about working with adults with diverse abilities in job settings and independent living and leisure pursuits. Program Director Sarah Goodman goes inside the process of job placement and coaching. KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and...