Browsing Category Kick Ass Oregon History
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Kick Ass Oregon History
KAOH 3.2: Civil Defense Part One
In which we learn of Operation Green Light. In 1955 Portland’s ambitious Civil Defense program initiated “Operation Green Light” and tried to evacuate ALL of Portland’s Downtown to ...
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Kick Ass Oregon History
KAOH 3.1: Vortex 1
In which we learn the incredible tale of how Republican Oregon Governor Tom McCall averted violence and doom by holding a state-sponsored Hippie Rock Festival at McIver Park ...
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Kick Ass Oregon History
KAOH Chinatown Episode 4
In which we learn that you should be afraid of the Po-po in PDX’s Chinatown. ...
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Kick Ass Oregon History
KAOH Chinatown Episode 3
In which we learn that, in Portland’s Chinatown, if you want to kiss a Wookie, that can be arranged. ...
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Kick Ass Oregon History
KAOH Chinatown Episode 2
In which we learn that the possibility of successfully navigating Chinatown is approximately 3,720 to 1. ...
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Kick Ass Oregon History
KAOH Chinatown Episode 1
In which we learn that Portland’s Historic Chinatown was once a hive of scum and villainy. ...
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Kick Ass Oregon History
KAOH 2.2: Treasures of Oregon
In which we learn that there be gold in them thar hills, and parks, and streets, and maybe your own backyard. ...
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Kick Ass Oregon History
KAOH 2.1: Bobbie The Wonder Dog
In which we learn of an intrepid collie who walks 3000 miles to get home to good ol’ Oregon. ...
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Kick Ass Oregon History
KAOH Vol 1 #4: The Hanging of Danford Balch
In which we learn of the first public hanging in Oregon history. Mike posted some well thought out, seemingly Stump apologist feedback to the podcast over on ...
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Kick Ass Oregon History
KAOH Vol 1 #3: Balloon Bombs
In which we learn that the Imperial Japanese Army sent silent, floating bombs across the Pacific and into Oregon. ...
