THINK OUT LOUD to Host Candidate Forums
Posted Tue April 22, 2008
- Promotional Contact:
- Carol Howard
- 503-977-7751
THINK OUT LOUD, OPB's local online and daily radio show, will hold discussions with candidates in local, state and U.S. congressional races before the May 20 Primary election. This series of "Primary Conversations" will follow the usual program format with host Emily Harris leading the on-air discussion. Candidates will take questions from callers, and online host Dave Miller will contribute questions from online participants.
THINK OUT LOUD is OPB's new and engaging regional call-in show. It offers a unique forum on the air and online for voters to hear where candidates stand on the issues and to ask questions. This is public radio-style campaign discussion with an emphasis on issues of importance to voters, civil discourse and public participation.
THINK OUT LOUD airs on the stations of OPB radio live weekdays at 9am with a repeat broadcast at 9pm. It's always online at opb.org/thinkoutloud.
Thus far, the "Primary Conversations" schedule includes:
Wednesday April 23 -- The Oregon Attorney General Race (Democrats)
John Kroger and Greg Macpherson
Monday April 28 -- Portland Mayor's Race
Sam Adams and Sho Dozono
Thursday May 1 -- Oregon Secretary of State (Democrats)
Kate Brown, Rick Metsger and Vicki Walker
Wednesday May 7 -- Oregon U.S. Senate (Democrats)
Jeff Merkley, Candy Neville and Steve Novick
Thursday May 15 -- Oregon Representative in Congress 5th District (Democrats)
Steve Marks and Kurt Schrader
THINK OUT LOUD is awaiting confirmation on a date for the Oregon Representatives in Congress 5th District (Republicans) between Mike Erickson and Kevin Mannix.
Go to opb.org/thinkoutloud for an updated schedule, and to participate online.
About OPB
OPB is the state's most far-reaching and accessible media resource, providing free access to programming for children and adults designed to give voice to community, connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world. Every week, over 1.5 million people tune in to or log on to OPB's Television, Radio and Internet delivered services. As the hub of operations for the state's Emergency Broadcast and Amber Alert services, OPB serves as the backbone for the distribution of critical information to broadcasters and homes throughout Oregon. OPB is one of the largest producers and presenters of national television programming through PBS, and is also a member station of NPR, Public Radio International (PRI), and American Public Media (APM). The OPB Web site is opb.org.
Last Modified Tue April 22 2008 16:22PM
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