The Staple

Episode 15 - Women's Studies Major

Essayist Martha Grover reads from her latest collection, "The End of My Career," an Oregon Book Award finalist for 2017. The music in this episode is by: In Love with a Ghost inlovewithaghost.bandcamp.com Hiroto Kudo hirotokudo.bandcamp.com Lucy in Disguise innerworksrecords.bandcamp.com www.facebook.com/lucyindisguise805 Photo by Martha Grover.

Episode 14 - Those Who Act

Voices of people taking positive action followed by an interview with activist Kathryn Stevens. Music in this episode by Robert Maciel, Kickball and Sielaff / Schonberg. Photos by Kat Stevens. Special thanks to Jacob Aiello for editorial support.

Episode 13 - Moving Beyond Fear

Shanti Webley, a 2nd degree black belt in Mo Duk Pai Kung Fu, explains how his martial art helps people uncrumple fear and move through it. Marcus Atkins, a 3rd degree black belt in Kenpo Kung Fu, shares the challenges and rewards of a life dedicated to the study of martial art. Both train and teach at Southeast Portland Martial Arts. Music by Robert Maciel and Sielaff / Schonberg.

Episode 12 - Those Who Turn

About changing direction in your life. Featuring artist Jo Hamilton and writer Aaron Gilbreath. Music by Paper Gates, Jeff Langston, and Robert Maciel. Photo by Richard Darbonne.

Episode 11 - Paper Wheel

Short episode from the days when it felt like the IPRC would never have to move.