Oregon Grapevine
KLCC’s Barbara Dellenback hosts Oregon Grapevine, conversations with people who are actively and passionately creating the present and future in which they wish to live. The show takes its name from Oregon's state flower, the Oregon Grape, and through it you'll hear candid and compelling conversations on arts and activism, political lobbying, the future of libraries, and unique perspectives on current events.
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Author Lauren Kessler speaks with host, Barbara Dellenback, about writing narrative non fiction. Kessler teaches workshops in a variety of venues including prisons and universities, and writes a weekly essays on matters near to her heart.Kessler and Barbara talk about her experiences as a ballet dancer, and health care worker, and how writing brings perspective to our lives. -
M Jackson is National Geographic Explorer, and international speaker on the world’s glaciers, and their important and changing nature.Jackson, speaks with host, Barbara Dellenback, about climate change, feminist perspectives in science, and her non-fiction and fiction books about the planet’s ice. -
Jerry Rust is a native Oregonian who has served the region in many ways. His accomplishments include 20 years as a Lane County Commissioner, founder of the Hoedads tree planting collective, student and teacher of Chinese, and gubernatorial candidate. He speaks with Oregon Grapevine host, Barbara Dellenback about his life and times. -
Portland State University’s National Policy Consensus Center helps people and organizations make decisions together. Senior Fellow, Steve Greenwood, speaks with host, Barbara Dellenback, about solving problems through collaboration, cooperation, and leadership. -
Joel Garavaglia-Maiorano is a chaplain with experience in the worlds of hospice, hospitals, fire, police, and senior care centers. He speaks with Oregon Grapevine host, Barbara Dellenback, about entering stressful moments with calm insights and spiritual care. -
Many parents adopt children of a race other than their own. Transracial adoptees face issues and questions and experiences that are unique to them. April Dinwoodie speaks with host, Barbara Dellenback, about bringing adoption into public awareness, and how to help adoptees face questions and answers about their lives. -
U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer of Portland is the Dean of the Oregon House delegation. He speaks with Oregon Grapevine host, Barbara Dellenback, about how Congress has evolved since he was elected. They discuss bikes, cannabis, infrastructure and more. -
Loose Ends finds finishers to complete half created fiber arts projects when the creator dies, or is unable to keep crafting. Host Barbara Dellenback speaks with Loose Ends co-founder Jen Simonic about how to get those projects found in closets and under beds complete. -
Tilke Elkins is an artist, writer, and curator focused on site-specific painting and social practice art. She speaks with Oregon Grapevine host, Barbara Dellenback, about wild pigments, foraging for materials, the relationship of art to the earth, and healthy environmental practices. -
Dee Anne Everson of the United Way of Jackson County speaks with Oregon Grapevine host, Barbara Dellenback, about philanthropy and social services. They discuss projects on suicide prevention, disaster recovery, and helping charge wheelchairs for those in need.
