Live Wire Radio

Live Wire Radio Live Wire is an independently produced public radio show recorded live in Portland, OR. Like Late Night for radio.
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This week we’ve got novelist .author, writer , and folk band  on the show. Have you tuned in yet?
08/25/2023

This week we’ve got novelist .author, writer , and folk band on the show. Have you tuned in yet?

08/24/2023

🚨⚡️ AUDIENCE QUESTION TIME:🚨⚡️

What’s the closest thing to a cult that you’ve ever belonged to? 🧙‍♀️

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Have you caught  on ’s The Great Depresh yet? A highly acclaimed look at mental illness, Gulman is one of the most popul...
08/23/2023

Have you caught on ’s The Great Depresh yet? A highly acclaimed look at mental illness, Gulman is one of the most popular touring comics with a previously sold out show at Carnegie Hall. Appearing on “The Joker (2019)”, and , Gulman is a proud product of Boston, a scholarship college football player, an accountant, and a high-school teacher. “Misfit: Growing Up Awkward in the '80s” is his first book. We're excited to have him at our SEASON OPENER on September 14 at the ⚡️

Help ⚡️   ⚡️ this Fall by buying your SEASON PASS before they're all gone (comes with a complimentary drink at our opene...
08/22/2023

Help ⚡️ ⚡️ this Fall by buying your SEASON PASS before they're all gone (comes with a complimentary drink at our opener and great deals!) We’re ecstatic to be partnering with with surprise author guests revealed 09/15. Can’t wait to see you out there! Which guest are you most looking forward to on ?

This week we've got , ,  highlighting our favorites from our live shows! Have you tuned in yet? ⚡️
08/18/2023

This week we've got , , highlighting our favorites from our live shows! Have you tuned in yet? ⚡️

All month long we are bringing back some faves to the Live Wire feed! We've got writer , comedian  Mejia, and powerhouse...
08/18/2023

All month long we are bringing back some faves to the Live Wire feed! We've got writer , comedian Mejia, and powerhouse singer Ponder on the show!

This week's episode features the glorious sounds of Madison Cunningham, writer/podcaster Nora McInerny, and writer/music...
08/13/2023

This week's episode features the glorious sounds of Madison Cunningham, writer/podcaster Nora McInerny, and writer/musician Nabil Ayers! And it's ready for your ears now! www.livewireradio.org/episodes/573

Help   this Fall by buying your SEASON PASS before they're all gone (comes with a complimentary drink at our opener and ...
08/10/2023

Help this Fall by buying your SEASON PASS before they're all gone (comes with a complimentary drink at our opener and great deals!) We’re ecstatic to be partnering with with surprise author guests revealed 09/15. Can’t wait to see you out there! Which guest are you most looking forward to on ? https://livewireradio.merctickets.com/events/139350344/live-wire-fall-2023-season-pass?utm_source=Live+Wire+Newsletter+Subscribers%21&utm_campaign=63f450facb-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_08_10_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_aa891dfa78-63f450facb-

This week, we've got a fascinating conversation with George Saunders and some amazing music from Samantha Crain! 📖🎸✨
08/04/2023

This week, we've got a fascinating conversation with George Saunders and some amazing music from Samantha Crain! 📖🎸✨

07/31/2023

This week, Erica Berry talking about her new book Wolfish 🐺📚️🌙

07/29/2023

This week, Ken Jennings talks about winning the golden ticket! 🎫🍫🤩

💡NEW EPISODE ALERT! Ken Jennings talks about hosting Jeopardy! Erica Berry talks about her new book Wolfish! And Making ...
07/28/2023

💡NEW EPISODE ALERT! Ken Jennings talks about hosting Jeopardy! Erica Berry talks about her new book Wolfish! And Making Movies play a us a song! 📺️🐺🥁

07/24/2023

🚨AUDIENCE QUESTION ALERT🚨

Describe your ideal afterlife.

Comment for a chance to have your answer feature on air!

This week, Casey Park talks about her book "Diary of a Misfit" and Thunderstorm Artis performs "Stronger." Don't miss it...
07/21/2023

This week, Casey Park talks about her book "Diary of a Misfit" and Thunderstorm Artis performs "Stronger." Don't miss it!

⚡️LIVE SHOW ALERT⚡️ Catch us at the Hult Center on 9/29! We'll be joined by comedian, writer, and actress Aparna Nancher...
07/19/2023

⚡️LIVE SHOW ALERT⚡️ Catch us at the Hult Center on 9/29!

We'll be joined by comedian, writer, and actress Aparna Nancherla, podcaster Avery Trufelman, and Oregon Poet Laureate Anis Mojgani! Get tickets before they're gone!

https://www.livewireradio.org/events/20230929

07/15/2023

Hey, Live Wire listeners, catch public radio legend Ari Shapiro on air us with us this weekend, talking about his new book "The Best Strangers in the World" 🔥

⚡️NEW EPISODE ALERT⚡️This week, Ari Shapiro tells us about "The Best Strangers in the World" and Demi Adejuyigbe talks a...
07/14/2023

⚡️NEW EPISODE ALERT⚡️This week, Ari Shapiro tells us about "The Best Strangers in the World" and Demi Adejuyigbe talks about life during the writers strike!

07/12/2023

This week, Jimmie Herrod sings "I Love You" 😍 Don't miss the rest of this performance and his interview on our latest episode!

07/12/2023

Beautiful words on a beautiful morning, from the one and only Anis Mojgani 🌞☕️

07/10/2023

AUDIENCE QUESTION TIME!

We all know about stranger danger, but we want to hear about the *best* stranger you’ve ever met.

Comment below for a chance to be featured on the show!

07/08/2023

This week, Ginny Hogan lays out the terms and conditions of being her undefined partner 📜

This week on Live Wire, Ginny Hogan is more dateable than a plate of refrained beans, Anis Mojgani meets an unexpected f...
07/07/2023

This week on Live Wire, Ginny Hogan is more dateable than a plate of refrained beans, Anis Mojgani meets an unexpected fan, and Jimmie Herrod sings "I Love You" 🍽️🤩❤️

07/06/2023

This week, listen as José Olivarez shares his love of language and poetry from his new book "Promise of Gold"✨

07/05/2023

Don't miss Danielle Ponder performing her song "So Long" on our latest episode! It's a magical experience 🤩🙌💖

07/01/2023

Planning on enjoying a hot dog this long weekend? Listen to our latest episode with America's premiere hot dog expert, Jamie Loftus! She's eaten every kind of hot dog imaginable, from every part of the country - yes, even the vegan kind! 🌭🇺🇸🌿

🌟NEW EPISODE ALERT 🌟🌭 A frank discussion with Jamie Loftus about the hot dogs she'll never forget 📖Poetry and "Promises ...
06/30/2023

🌟NEW EPISODE ALERT 🌟

🌭 A frank discussion with Jamie Loftus about the hot dogs she'll never forget

📖Poetry and "Promises of Gold" from José Olivarez

🎶Music from the one and only Danielle Ponder

06/25/2023

Sona Movsesian might be a bad assistant, but she is irreplacable. Tune in and take notes! ✍️

06/23/2023

🚨AUDIENCE QUESTION TIME:

What's your ideal road trip? 🚗

Comment below for a chance to have your answer featured on air!

This week, Sona Movsesian talks about being the The World's Worst Assistant to Conan O'Brien, Marcella Arguello unpacks ...
06/23/2023

This week, Sona Movsesian talks about being the The World's Worst Assistant to Conan O'Brien, Marcella Arguello unpacks the politics of airport parking, and spiritual jazz duo Brown Calculus performs their song "Seven Seas" 🌊✈️✨

Any weekend that begins with podcaster Sam Sanders, writer Erica L. Sanchez, and singer-songwriter John Craigie is guara...
06/09/2023

Any weekend that begins with podcaster Sam Sanders, writer Erica L. Sanchez, and singer-songwriter John Craigie is guaranteed to be a good weekend!😎

🎧️ Listen to this phenomenal episode now: https://www.livewireradio.org/episodes/564

OUR FALL SEASON PASSES ARE ON SALE RIGHT NOW! 🎉Every season pass includes guaranteed seats to all of our Portland shows ...
06/09/2023

OUR FALL SEASON PASSES ARE ON SALE RIGHT NOW! 🎉

Every season pass includes guaranteed seats to all of our Portland shows (even the sold-out ones!) at a glorious discount AND a free drink at our season opener! 😎

Last season, we completely sold out of passes (🤯), so buy your passes now before they're gone: https://tinyurl.com/yz3ztuva ⚡️

06/07/2023

We can ALWAYS rely on Mohanad Elshieky to land the funniest jokes! 🤣

⚡️ Don't miss out on a chance to laugh by listening to his full routine on this week's episode: https://www.livewireradio.org/episodes/563

We're SO CLOSE to selling out our Spring Season Finale this Thursday! 🤯🥳🥂Snag you last minute ticket to catch this FIVE ...
06/06/2023

We're SO CLOSE to selling out our Spring Season Finale this Thursday! 🤯🥳🥂

Snag you last minute ticket to catch this FIVE guest lineup at the Alberta Rose Theatre for a perfect evening of laughter, fascinating conversation, and live music!⚡️

🎟️ TICKETS: https://www.livewireradio.org/events/20230608

06/05/2023

Longtime The Decemberists band member and multi-instrumentalist Jenny Conlee makes an accordion sound like absolute magic! 🪗✨

🎧️ Tune into our latest episode to hear her full performance and interview now: https://www.livewireradio.org/episodes/563

06/02/2023

AUDIENCE QUESTION TIME:

What’s the most ridiculous challenge you’ve ever accepted? 💪

Comment below for a chance to have your answer featured on air!

What's brand new AND the perfect soundtrack for your weekend?! This week's episode featuring writer and director Laura C...
06/02/2023

What's brand new AND the perfect soundtrack for your weekend?!

This week's episode featuring writer and director Laura Chinn, comedian Mohanad Elshieky, and a musical performance by The Decemberists' multi-instrumentalist Jenny Conlee! 🎙️🎵☀️

🎧️ Tune in now: https://www.livewireradio.org/episodes/563

Drumroll please...because we're heading back to The Reser for more live show FUN in November AND May! 🎉We can't wait to ...
06/02/2023

Drumroll please...because we're heading back to The Reser for more live show FUN in November AND May! 🎉

We can't wait to have a blast all over again in Beaverton with new guests, more laughs, and great live music! 😎

Learn more: https://www.livewireradio.org/events

ONE. MORE. WEEK. Don't miss our live show season finale next Thursday at the Alberta Rose Theatre! Trust us, it's going ...
06/01/2023

ONE. MORE. WEEK.

Don't miss our live show season finale next Thursday at the Alberta Rose Theatre! Trust us, it's going to be an evening that's out of this world with talent! 🌎️⚡️

Tickets: https://www.livewireradio.org/events/20230608 🎟️

Our musical guest for next week's Season Finale (🤯) is the singer-songwriter Isabeau Waia'u Walker! 🎶High school teacher...
05/30/2023

Our musical guest for next week's Season Finale (🤯) is the singer-songwriter Isabeau Waia'u Walker! 🎶

High school teacher turned musical powerhouse, Isabeau's unmissable performance is guaranteed to be out of this world! 🌎️

🎟️ Buy tickets: https://www.livewireradio.org/events/20230608

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Live Wire Radio has a special lineup for all of the foodies out there. Guests include author Cecily Wong, author and restauranteur Gregory Gourdet, and music by No-No Boy. Use your Chinook Book app to save 50% off all shows.
Today you stated that Live Wire is broadcast on WHA AM in Madison WI. Actually, it is broadcast via FM statewide on the Ideas Network of Wisconsin Public Radio, which, in my experience, is the best public radio network in the US. Incidentally, WHA AM is possibly the oldest continuous radio broadcast station in North America, having celebrated its centennial in 2017.

Live Wire is a fine part of my Saturday afternoons. Thanks for your doings!

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Airing at 6 p.m. - in celebration of Women's History Month, today's episode of Live Wire Radio features filmmaker Andrea Nevins, writer Melissa Febos, and music from Pink Martini.

Live Wire is a radio variety show that artfully blends unpredictable conversation, live music, and original comedy from all types of cultural talent and creative minds - from emerging artists to established acts.

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Join Luke Burbank and Elena Pasarello for monthly live shows featuring a series of dynamic interviews with writers, poets, musicians, filmmakers, and comedians. Use your Chinook Book app to save 50% off all Live Wire Radio shows in the Spring lineup.
In celebration of Black History Month, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share conversations with some of Live Wire Radio's most remarkable guests: MacArthur “Genius Grant” Fellow Hanif Abdurraqib, writer Clint Smith, and genre-bending powerhouse Melanie Charles.

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In case you missed it, we announced a slew of great things coming down the pipeline from NAO this year at our annual meeting yesterday. The NAO team continues to work diligently in response to the ever-changing needs of our members - and the nonprofit sector as a whole! Welcome and welcome back new and renewing members!

YNPN Portland
Synergy Resources Group
Consulting and Mediation Services
QuickBooks® Made Easy™
Capacity Building Partnerships
Black United Fund of Oregon
Ballet Folklorico Ritmo Alegre
In A Landscape
Friends of the Crook County Library
Oswego Heritage Council
Rational Unicorn Legal Services
Haelan House
Crow's Shadow Institute of the Arts
The Chetco Activity Center
Eugene Mission
Siuslaw Vision
ARRO Autism Research and Resources of Oregon
The Wetlands Conservancy
Live Wire Radio
Pacific University

It’s the first of the new year and we at NAO couldn’t be more excited to shout out are new and renewing members! Welcome and welcome back!

ARRO Autism Research and Resources of Oregon
Live Wire Radio
The Wetlands Conservancy
Equine Outreach Horse Rescue
Golden Road Arts
Philomath Community Services
South Santiam Watershed Council
Playworks Education Energized
Love is Key
Benton Community Foundation
Public Interest Management Group
McKenzie Community Development Corporation
Dahl Concepts
Luckiamute Watershed Council
Royal Rosarian Foundation
Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Oregon Speech-Language & Hearing Association
Portland Radio Project
Kenton Action Plan

One hour left until our final virtual event! Join us at 7:00 p.m. PST on the theme Love & Loss, featuring Jasmine Guillory with Kisha Jarrett, Danielle Henderson with LLive Wire Radios Luke Burbank and Elena Passarello, and Devon Walker-Figueroa with Jennifer Perrine! Watch at pdxbookfest.org.
We had such a fantastic time playing Live Wire Radio a few weeks ago at The Alberta Rose Theatre ✨ The episode features Tom Scharpling and Mohanad Elshieky and is available for your ears here:

https://www.livewireradio.org/episodes/487
Check out Kill Rock Stars band MAITA performing "A Beast" on the most recent episode of Live Wire Radio!
Don't miss our final virtual event tonight at 7:00 p.m. PST on the theme Love & Loss, featuring Jasmine Guillory with Kisha Jarrett, Danielle Henderson with Live Wire Radio's Luke Burbank and Elena Passarello, and Devon Walker-Figueroa with Jennifer Perrine! Watch at pdxbookfest.org.
Hey guys!
Watching Elena Passarello on Jeopardy! With Ken Jennings and Edward W. Loveridge
Very cool!
Go Elena!
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