Friday, March 18, 2005

March 31st show with John Limbert

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An interview with Ambassador John Limbert, We will talk about his long experience in Iran, from his Peace Corp volunteer days to becoming a Hostage. Mr. Limbert has writen the "Iran, at war with history" and has recently published a book titled "Shiraz in the Age of Hafez: The Glory of a Medieval Persian City".

6-7 PM Thursday March 31st on KBOO 90.7 FM
Web cast at www.kboo.fm

Wednesday, March 09, 2005

March 10th show with Nijyar Shemdin

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Kurds and elections in Iraq, current situation and future prospects.
an interview with Nijar Shemdin

Thursday March 10th, 6-7pm KBOO 90.7 fm
webcast at www.kboo.fm

Nijyar Shemdin is the Kurdistan Regional Government's Representative in the USA. He has tirelessly given all his efforts to support Kurds.

Thursday, February 10, 2005

February 10th show with Richard Sale

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6-7 pm KBOO 90.7 FM in Portland, OR.
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An interview with Richard Sale about recent reports on US intelligent activities in Iran.

Richard Sale is a United Press International correspondent with extensive works in the Middle East. Mr Sale covers military and intelligence in the region. He will be talking about Pentagon intelligence gathering in Iran and potential courses of actions by the administration.

Saturday, January 15, 2005

January 13th show with Jaime Mayerfeld

Voices of the Middle East
Thursday, 1/13/05 from 6 to 7 PM
on KBOO 90.7FM, for webcast go to http://www.kboo.fm
Host: gabriele Ross

* An interview with Jaime Mayerfeld, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Washington and specialist in theory and practice of human rights. Topic: The nomination hearing of Attorney General to be Alberto Gonzales and his responsibility for reoccurring cases of torture.
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* A conversation with Morteza Baharloo, an author born in Darab, Southern Iran. Mr. Baharloo will introduce his book "The Quince Seed Potion" on February 9th at 7.30 at Powell's Books in Portland and on February 14th at 7.30 at Elliot Bay Books in Seattle. More information at http://www.mortezabaharloo.com
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Friday, December 10, 2004

December 9th, 2004 with Paulann Petersen

A celebration of the Human Right Day- Click here to listen!

Voices of the Middle East
Thursday, 12/9/2004 from 6 to 7 PM
on KBOO 90.7FM, for webcast go to http://www.kboo.fm
Host: Goudarz Eghtedari

A journey to Turkey with poetry of Paulann Petersen and Nazim Hikmet accompanied with Turkish music by Chris Henke, David Reihs.

Wednesday, December 01, 2004

Archive of previous shows:

Following shows are available on A-info Radio project site, click on each line to access:


US Foreign Policy towards Iran and the Nuclear Aspirations of the Islamic Republic.
Recording of an International seminar on this issue organized by the Unity for a Democratic and Secular Republic in Iran (www.jomhouri.com). Speakers: Gary Sick, Farideh Farhi, Mohsen Sazegara, Mehdi Askaryeh, Ramin Safizadeh

Presidential Candidates and the Middle East
An interview with Prof. Akbar Mahdi, Weslyan University, OH. On different approaches and similarities between two candidates.

Abu Ghraib Abuses
An interview with Mr. Sharif Aquil the litigating attorney for victims of Abu Ghraib prison abuses.

Iraq, Kurds, and Israel
An interview with Professor Robert Olson about situation of Kurds in Iraq after establishment of the interim government and his comments on reports of Israeli involvement in Northern Iraq.

Denis Kucinich at Middle East Forum
Congressman and presidential candidate Denis Kucinich attended a forum at PSU titled Middle East beyond Baghdad. And also an interview with students for Islamic Studies group.

OPEC and price of oil
An interview with Hossein Kamali a retired director of UN Human development program and former Iranian delegation member to OPEC.

Iranian Jews
An interview with Homa Sarshar the founder of the Iranian Jewish Oral History Project.

US & Saudi Arabian Relations
Joint Forum: Portland State University and King Saud University Summary: Interviews with Dr. Saleh Al-Amai and Dr. Hend Khuthaila of King Saud University, Saudi Arabia and Dr. Jon Mandaville of Portland State University on the US-Saudi relations. The political structure and reforms in Saudi Arabia and situation of women is discussed.

Homosexuality in Iranian Society
A Feminista Factor production about the first conference of Hooman about homosexuality in Iranian society. Parandeh Kia one of the members of Hooman is featured

The Crescent
Interview with Diana Abujaber the writer of The Crescent. Diana is an associate professor at University of Miami. Her books Arabian Jazz and The Crescent have won a significant attention by literary critics as well as the Media. (12/11/03)

Modern Iran; Politics and Women Rights
Interview with Dr. Nikki Keddie, Professor of History UCLA. Professor Keddie is talking about current events in Iran and her new book "Modern Iran: Roots and Results of Revolution". (11/13/03)

Democracy and Women Movements in the Middle East
An interview with Dr. Nawal Saadavi Egyptian feminist, novelist and visiting professor at University of Main. (10/09/03)

Two Years and Two Wars after the 9-11
An interview with Dr. Juan Cole professor of Middle East History at University of Massachusetts (9/11/03).

IBDAA Palestinian dance troop
This is a short interview with teen age dancers from Ibdaa, the Palestinian dance group on their tour of US in Portland, OR. They talked about their refugee camp D'Hesha and their ambitions for peace. A voice that should be supported but was ignored by main stream media. (7/15/03)

Is Tehran the next stop?
Dr. William Beeman, Director of Middle East Studies, Brown University (6/12/03)

CIA coup of 1953 in Iran against Dr. Mossadegh
Dr. Mark Gasiorowski, Louisiana State University (5/8/03)

Friday, November 02, 2001

About the VOME

This project is aimed at giving the forgotten Voices of the Middle East a chance to be heard at least in Oregon, Southwest Washington and Portland, the city dubbed as "Little Beirut".

KBOO 90.7FM is a progressive community radio in Portland, OR. which values minorities and tries to be the voice of the voiceless. I am an Iranian-American and have been involved with Middle Eastern community, Peace and Justice, and Human Rights movements since I arrived here. I am a secular person as is this program, but all voices are welcome as long as they are in the spirit of peace and justice.

This program started shortly after the September 11, 2001 and have aired every second Friday of the month since.




Your Host: Goudarz Eghtedari
Co-host: Gabriele Ross