Browsing Category Kick Ass Oregon History

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  KAOH 7.1: Enemy Attack!

  In which we learn that keeping Oregon green once meant keeping it from being bombed. This podcast is sponsored by Pixel Party! Listen about Japanese Balloon Bombs here, ...

  On July 4, 2013 / By Andy Lindberg
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  KAOH 6.9: The Great Flood of 1894

  In which we learn that Portland has always been a wet place. But some years are more wet than others. And just because of awesome… ...

  On June 10, 2013 / By Andy Lindberg
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  KAOH 6.8: Volcanoes!

  In which we learn that when it comes to volcanic boom for your buck, Washington’s Mt. St. Helens has nothing against Oregon’s Mt. Mazama! Thanks to Dr. Scott ...

  On May 18, 2013 / By Andy Lindberg
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  KAOH 6.7: Safe Crackin’

  In which we learn that to get the gold you’ve got to be a good yegg. ...

  On May 6, 2013 / By Andy Lindberg
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  KAOH 6.6: The History of Marijuana in Oregon

  In which we learn that Oregon’s clock points to 4:20 all day long. ...

  On April 17, 2013 / By Andy Lindberg
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  KABH 6.5: The Great Molasses Flood

  In which we learn that we Bostonians have a sticky past! Special thanks to Stephen Puleo and William Regan, Deb Beresford and the voice of Kick Ass Boston History, ...

  On April 1, 2013 / By Andy Lindberg
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  KAOH 6.4: Tom McCall- Environmental Governor

  In which we learn that the “Green Governor” was focused on a green that doesn’t grow on trees, or rather comes from halting the growth of trees. Be ...

  On March 14, 2013 / By Andy Lindberg
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  KAOH 6.3: Tom McCall War Hawk!

  In which we begin to celebrate Tom McCall’s 100th birthday by examining his hawkish attitudes toward the war in Vietnam. Be SURE to join us at Tom McCall’s ...

  On February 27, 2013 / By Andy Lindberg
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  KAOH ORe-Gasm2!

  In which we dig up an old Portland tale for Oregon’s birthday. And check out Sue Vorenberg’s Columbian article on the closing of Pearson Air Museum here. Be ...

  On February 14, 2013 / By Andy Lindberg
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  KAOH 6.2 The Willamette Meteorite

  In which we learn that finders are not necessarily keepers, at least when it comes to giant outer space rocks. ...

  On February 2, 2013 / By Andy Lindberg