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Speaking Freely

Hosted by five-time Emmy-winner Sheila Hamilton, the show features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, authors and politicians. Speaking Freely airs every Sunday at 6:30 a.m. >> Audio archive of Speaking Freely

Saving Kyoto/The Art of Happiness

Sunday, November 22, 2009 - We feature an "Al Gore followup" on the climate, and follow up on the Dalai Lama's latest book.

Peter Ames Carlin on Sir Paul

Sunday, November 8, 2009 - Oregonian columnist and biographer, Peter Ames Carlin tackles the biggest name in rock music in his latest work, “Paul McCartney: A Life. “

Principal for a Day

Sunday, November 1, 2009 - This past week, Sheila participated in PPS “Principal for a Day” program.

Powell's CEO and Visionary

(Sunday, October 25, 2009) - Michael Powell, the name behind the iconic Powell’s bookstore, Is our guest on Speaking Freely.

Three Views from the Couch

Sunday, October 19, 2009 - Three different writers/thinkers. The craft of writing, the craft of ruling your world from the couch, and leading a carbon-neutral life.

OHSU's Dr. Brian Druker

Tuesday, October 6, 2009 - Dr. Brian Druker joins Sheila to talk about “The End of Cancer.”

China's 60th/Eating Locally

Sunday, October 4, 2009 - Speaking Free takes a closer look at China’s 60th anniversary of communism and we also discover who your farmer is.

Suzanne Jauchius

Sunday, September 20, 2009 - Jauchius talks about her psychic ability and how it has helped law enforcement agencies, individual clients.

Governor John Kitzhaber

Sunday September 13, 2009 - We invited Governor John Kitzhaber into our studios to talk about his 2010 run, healthcare reform, and Oregon’s “Green economy.”

Leadership Lessons & Longevity

Sunday, August 30, 2009 - Interviews with General Tony Zinni, Leading the Charge, Leadership Lessons from the battlefield to the boardroom and Dr. Laura Carstensen, director of the Stanford Center of Longevity, about what works and what doesn’t to ensure a long, healthy life.

Interview: The Body Toxic

Sunday, August 23, 2009 - Investigative reporter Nena Baker is our guest on Speaking Freely. She’s the author of The Body Toxic: How the Hazardous Chemistry of Everyday things threatens our health and well-being.

Dan Balz Interview

Sunday, August 16, 2009 - Interview with the author of "The Battle for America 2008: The Story of an Extraordinary Election".

Janna Mock Lopez Interview

Sunday, August 9, 2009 - An interview with Goodness Magazine publisher Janna Mock Lopez on the sense of hopefullness her magazine tries to create for its readers.

Blackwater and the Business of War

Sunday, August 2, 2009 - Blackwater is known as the world’s biggest private military contractor. Scandal eurpted early in the Iraq War.

WomenStrength

Sunday July 26, 2009 - The Portland Police Burea’s WomenStrength program is celebrating 30 years of teaching free self-defense to women of Portland

Stepcoupling

Sunday July 12, 2009 - If you are in a blended family, Stepcoupling is the book you should be reading.

David Carr Interview

Sunday, July 5, 2009 - Speaking Freely features New York Times bestselling author David Carr, “The Night of the Gun”. A reporter investigates the darkest story of his life. His own.

Mystery Writers!

Sunday, June 21, 2009 - Mystery lovers: Dean Koooontz is in the house!

Power of Premonitions

Sunday June 14, 2009 - Some arrive as dramatic, vibrantly detailed dreams. Others sneak in as vague, gnawing gut feelings.

Scholarship Survival Guide

Sunday, June 7, 2009 - Scholarship coach Ben Kaplan with your summer scholarship survival plan. Also Dr. David Schnarchon how to put the passion back in your life!

Breakfast w/ Kelly Corrigan

Sunday, May 31, 2009 - Kelly Corrigan, like a lot of moms we know, was juggling a very busy life when she got the diagnosis that changed everything. Breast cancer-stage three, six months of chemo, losing her hair, her breasts, battling for her life.

How to Win a Cosmic War

Sunday, May 24, 2009 - Sheila interviews Reza Aslan, professor of Islamic studies at Iowa university and author of “How to win a Cosmic War.”

Nonverbal Solutions

Sunday, May 17, 2009 - Words are important, but everything else that happens, including a pause, is critical to effectiveness at work, and play.

Freshwater Trust Interview

Sunday, May 10, 2009 - Sheila interviews Alan Horton, Manager Director of Freshwater Trust.

Michio Kaku, an explanation of everything

Sunday, April 26, 2009 - In this latest effort to popularize the sciences, City University of New York professor and media star Kaku (Hyperspace) ponders topics that many people regard as impossible, ranging from psychokinesis and telepathy to time travel and teleportation.

Violence Against Women

April 19, 2009 - Speaking Freely this week tackles the increasing problem of violence against women in our community with the executive director of the Women’s Hotline and Share, a non-profit devoted to increasing awareness of sexual assault.

On Being Vegan, and a Dreamer

Sunday, April 12, 2009 - We speak with author Jeffrey Masson about the politics of veganism, and with Oscar nominated animator, Bill Plympton on the value of dreaming your art.

Grant McComie and Zoe Heller

Sunday April 5, 2009 - Oregonian outdoor reporter Grant McComie and UK based writer Zoe Heller.

Storm Large is Crazy Enough

Friday, March 27, 2009 - Storm Large brings her hilarious, raunchy, brilliant and provocative story to the stage in “Crazy Enough.”

Rally & March for Peace and Justice

Friday, March 20, 2009 - Veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq are having a tough time adjusting to civilian life in the midst of a recession.

Charming, Disarming Lemony Snicket

Wednesday, Mrch 18, 2009- Daniel Handler is a handful, as an interview, and as the eccentric, brilliant children’s author , and creator of “Lemony Snicket.”

JOIN

Sunday, March 15, 2009 - Marc Jolin, Executive Director of Join, a nonprofit organization that supports the efforts of homeless individuals and families to get off the streets and into permanent housing.

Stop Dieting, Start Eating

Friday, February 20, 2009 - If we are all on a diet, then why aren't we thin?

Bill Gates & David Harms Interview

Sunday, February 15, 2006 - Bill Gates about his foundation work, and David Harms talking about our World Concern mission this year in Haiti.

The Secrets of Mona Lisa

Monday, February 9, 2009 - This exhibition moves beyond machine inventions, incorporating an amazing display of the images by French Scientific Engineer Pascal Cotte and his startling 25 revelations on the Mona Lisa.

Sam Adams: New steps in the investigation

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 - Nigel Jaquiss, the Willamette Week Reporter who won the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporter, has, for the second time, broken a story about a Portland elected official abusing his power.

Looking for College Cash

Sunday, January 31, 2009 - More families than ever before are struggling to afford their dream college education. Thank goodness for Ben Kaplan.

Mark Bittman

Sunday, January 25, 2009- How Mark Bittman saved the world and lost his belly.

Oregon's Uninsured Children

Sunday, January 18, 2009 - In this interview , Dr. Jim Reuller of Wallace Medical concern talks about the number of employed families who are coming in for non-profit medical care because they’ve lost insurance at their jobs, or can’t afford insurance on their owns.