Transpositive PDX (2026)

16/12/2025

Transgender Day of Remembrance Interfaith Vigil Show

Tonight at 6:00 PM on KBOO Community Radio, Transpositive PDX presents a special broadcast honoring Transgender Day of Remembrance.

We will be airing a recording of the Transgender Day of Remembrance Interfaith Vigil, held on November 20, 2025, at First United Methodist Church of Portland. This vigil brings together voices from across faith traditions and spiritual communities to remember and honor transgender people around the world whose lives have been lost to anti-transgender violence.

Transgender Day of Remembrance is observed each year to mark the human cost of transphobia and hatred, and to create space for public mourning, reflection, and solidarity. The interfaith nature of this service reflects the reality that transgender people exist in every community and every spiritual tradition, and that the call to resist violence and affirm human dignity crosses theological and cultural boundaries.

This recorded vigil is both a memorial and a witness. Through spoken word, prayer, and music, participants name the losses that too often go unacknowledged, while also affirming the ongoing presence, resilience, and sacred worth of transgender lives. The service invites listeners not only to remember those who have died, but to reflect on the conditions that make such violence possible and persistent.

The program features prayers, music, reflections, and readings from Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Pagan, and other spiritual leaders, including Rev. Rachel Byers, Rev. Julián Jamaica Soto, Cassidy Brown, Michaela McCormick, Leila Wice, Nicolette Schweizer, and many others. The evening includes the solemn reading of names, candle lighting, and musical offerings from the Chancel Choir and soloists.

Please join us for this powerful hour of remembrance, collective mourning, and shared resolve—tonight at 6 PM on KBOO Community Radio, as Transpositive PDX bears witness to lives lost, communities grieving, and the ongoing demand for justice and compassion.

Tonight at 6:00 PM on KBOO Community Radio, Transpositive PDX presents a special broadcast honoring Transgender Day of Remembrance.

02/12/2025

Transpositive Current Events

Join us this Tuesday, December 2nd at 6:00 p.m. for a new episode of Transpositive PDX on KBOO Community Radio. As always, we bring you conversations grounded in lived experience, community care, and the ongoing struggle for dignity and justice for all trans people.

In the first half of the program, hosts Emma and Sheila dig into current events shaping the political and cultural landscape for our community. We’ll look at the latest developments affecting transgender rights, inclusive health care, and the shifting legal terrain that continues to impact our lives.

For the second half of the show, we’re joined by Nicolette, who brings thoughtful insight into what it means to navigate safety as a transgender person today. With anti-trans rhetoric and violence on the rise, we’ll talk together about strategies for staying connected, informed, and resilient—individually and collectively.

Tune in for a grounded, honest conversation about where we are, what we’re facing, and how we keep showing up for each other. That’s Transpositive PDX, Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. on KBOO 90.7 FM, streaming live at kboo.fm

https://kboo.fm/media/130696-transpositive-current-events

Join us this Monday, December 2nd at 6:00 p.m. for a new episode of Transpositive PDX on KBOO Community Radio. As always, we bring you conversations grounded in lived experience, community care, and the ongoing struggle for dignity and justice for all trans people.

17/11/2025

This week on Transpositive PDX, airing Tuesday at 6pm on KBOO Community Radio, we are excited to bring you a conversation rooted in the power, vulnerability, and artistry of q***r performance. Transpositive is KBOO’s biweekly program exploring the lives, culture, politics, and creative work of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming people in Portland and beyond. As always, we invite listeners to join us in building community through dialogue, storytelling, and shared imagination.

On this week’s show, we’ll be highlighting Death of a Drag Queen, a bold new play written and directed by Portland playwright Sean Brown. Described as a “lipstick-stained elegy for those of us who died trying,” the play delves into themes of aging, irrelevance, betrayal, and the emotional cost of surviving one’s own legend. Blending glamour, grit, and raw honesty, Death of a Drag Queen asks a question many q***r artists know intimately: what does it take to hold onto yourself in a world that wants your shine but not your struggle?

Sean Brown’s work has long explored identity, resilience, and the spectacle of survival. With a style that merges lyricism with unfiltered truth, Brown crafts theatrical worlds that shimmer with humor, heartbreak, and unapologetic humanity. Death of a Drag Queen continues that artistic lineage, presenting a story that confronts beauty and brutality in equal measure. Directed and performed by Brown and Sean Marlow, the production features a striking graphic-novel-inspired aesthetic and a deeply intentional approach to sound, costume, and stagecraft.

The play premieres December 5th at The Echo Theater in Portland, with additional performances on December 6, 12, 13, 19, and 20, followed by an extended January run at The Board Room at The Triangle Theater. As q***r stories face both celebration and suppression in our current climate, Death of a Drag Queen arrives at exactly the right moment—reclaiming drag not as entertainment alone, but as a living archive of identity, memory, and defiant survival.

As always, Transpositive PDX is an open collective, welcoming new and experienced transgender, nonbinary, gender-fluid, and gender-nonconforming community members who want to get involved. If you have a story to tell, a project to uplift, or a voice to share, we want to hear from you. Reach out to Emma at [email protected]
to learn more about participating or completing KBOO’s free radio training.

Join us this Tuesday at 6pm on KBOO 90.7 FM—or stream live and explore our archives at kboo.fm/transpositivepdx. You can also find us on Facebook at facebook.com/transpositivepdx. We look forward to having you with us for another evening of conversation, creativity, and community.

https://kboo.fm/media/130440-death-drag-queen-week-transpositive

This week on Transpositive PDX, airing Tuesday at 6pm on KBOO Community Radio, we are excited to bring you a conversation rooted in the power, vulnerability, and artistry of q***r performance. Transpositive is KBOO’s biweekly program exploring the lives, culture, politics, and creative work of tra...

10/11/2025

Transpositive PDX: “Asylum for Trans People from the U.S.”

This week on Transpositive, we dive into one of the most urgent and unsettling conversations facing our community today — the growing number of transgender Americans who are considering or actively seeking asylum abroad. As the political climate in the U.S. becomes increasingly hostile toward trans people, many are asking a question once unimaginable: Is it still safe to live here?

Joining us for this roundtable are hosts Nichollet, Emma, and Sheila, who explore an article by Brynn Tannehill titled “The Case for Transgender Asylum from Trump’s America,” published in Dame Magazine. The article argues that recent policies and government actions toward transgender people mirror the early stages of historical genocides — the slow erosion of rights, access, and visibility that can lead to the destruction of a community. From bans on medical care and school participation to threats against employment, military service, and even passports, the piece lays out a chilling landscape that many fear may soon become life-threatening.

In this discussion, the hosts grapple with the article’s central claim: are transgender people in the United States facing the beginnings of genocide? Emma reflects on the difference between persecution and genocide, urging careful language even as she acknowledges the escalating danger. Nichollet and Sheila bring personal and historical perspectives, comparing the current moment to earlier eras of invisibility and repression — from Stonewall to modern legislative assaults on healthcare and education. Together, they consider what survival might look like today: strategic visibility, community solidarity, and the painful question of whether flight is the only option for safety.

The episode also touches on stories of resilience, like that of Dr. May Laauo, a physician forced out of Texas for providing gender-affirming care who has since relocated to Oregon. Her experience highlights both the dangers of the current political crackdown and the vital importance of states and nations that still protect the right to exist.

Join Transpositive for this powerful and sobering conversation about survival, resistance, and what it means to seek freedom in a country that is turning against its own people. Tune in as we ask: what happens when “home” itself becomes unsafe — and what can we do, together, to keep each other alive?

Transpositive PDX: “Asylum for Trans People from the U.S.”

21/10/2025

Transpositive PDX – An Interview with Alexis Ungerer of GenderTherapy.com: Gender Transition Questions and Answers
Airs Tuesday, October 21st at 6:00 PM on KBOO 90.7 FM and streaming at kboo.fm

Join us tonight on Transpositive PDX for an in-depth conversation with Alexis Ungerer of GenderTherapy.com. Alexis specializes in working with transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive people. In this episode, we’ll be talking about gender transition, therapy, and the many questions people encounter along the way.

For many people, gender transition can be both an exciting and challenging journey filled with emotional, social, and practical decisions. From coming out to loved ones, to navigating medical transition options, to finding supportive professionals, each person’s experience is unique. Alexis will share insights from her years of experience supporting clients through these deeply personal processes, offering compassionate guidance and how to find affirming care.

We’ll also discuss how therapy can serve as a space for self-discovery, healing, and empowerment. Whether you are questioning your gender, in the middle of transition, or simply want to learn more about what gender-affirming therapy looks like, this conversation will offer valuable perspectives and practical advice.

Transpositive PDX is produced by a collective of Portland-area transgender and gender-nonconforming people committed to exploring issues that affect our community. Our program features interviews, personal stories, and discussions on topics ranging from healthcare and policy to art, culture, and identity.

Tune in tonight at 6:00 PM on KBOO 90.7 FM in Portland, 104.3 FM in Corvallis, and 91.9 FM in Hood River, or stream live anywhere at kboo.fm/listen-now.
You can also find past episodes of Transpositive PDX on demand at kboo.fm/program/transpositive-pdx or wherever you get your podcasts.

https://kboo.fm/media/129957-alexis-ungerer-gender-therapist-transpositive-pdx

Transpositive PDX – An Interview with Alexis Ungerer of GenderTherapy.com: Gender Transition Questions and Answers Airs Tuesday, October 21st at 6:00 PM on KBOO 90.7 FM and streaming at kboo.fm

06/10/2025

This Week on Transpositive PDX
Tuesday, October 7th @ 6pm
KBOO 90.7 FM or online at kboo.fm

Please join us for Transpositive on KBOO Community Radio this Tuesday, October 7th at 6pm.

Coming Up on Our Show: The Politics of Fear and the Real Lives of Transgender People 🎙️

This week, hosts Emma, Nicolette, Jeremy, and Sheila will discuss the federal government’s recent proposal to create new domestic terrorism categories, including so-called “Transgender Ideology-Inspired Violence and Extremism” (TIVE) and “Nihilist-Inspired Violent Extremism” (NIVE).

We’ll break down what these terms mean, where they come from, and why so many advocacy groups and researchers are calling them propaganda. Far from being neutral categories, these labels were invented by partisan think tanks as a way to reframe transgender people as a national security threat. Just like the “superpredator” myth of the 1990s or the “communist infiltration” panic of the 1950s, TIVE is about manufacturing fear in order to justify government crackdowns.

The reality, of course, is very different. Transgender people are not more likely to commit violence. In fact, we are far more likely to be the victims of violence, especially trans women of color who face disproportionate rates of hate crimes, homelessness, and discrimination. Yet this narrative flips the truth on its head — painting the oppressed as the aggressors in order to justify surveillance, restrictions, and stigma.

On Tuesday’s program, we’ll explore:

How the government and right-wing think tanks are inventing new threat categories to generate fear.

Why claims like “50% of school shootings are trans-related” are false, misleading, and dangerous.

How propaganda about “transgender extremism” overlaps with other government narratives — such as attempts to justify sending federal troops into Portland, a city that remains largely peaceful despite how it’s portrayed.

The importance of pushing back against fear-based propaganda by amplifying the lived realities of trans people: resilience, community, and the simple daily work of surviving in a world that too often misunderstands us.

This is not just about transgender rights — it’s about civil liberties for everyone. If the government can invent a domestic terrorism category out of thin air to target trans people, it sets a precedent for targeting any group that challenges the status quo.

And yet, beyond the myths and misinformation, there is so much more to tell about trans lives. Our stories are not only about struggle but also about joy, creativity, and survival. From the teen who finally feels seen, to the elder who comes out after decades, to the artists, parents, teachers, and neighbors who bring light to their communities every day — trans people are not defined by propaganda, but by the fullness of our humanity.

Join us for this important conversation — one that resists fear, reclaims truth, and celebrates the resilience and beauty of our community.

Transpositive is a biweekly program in Portland exploring themes important to those who identify as Transgender, Gender Non-Binary, and Gender Non-Conforming. We connect listeners with the ongoing activism, culture, and dialogue happening in Portland and beyond.

For more information, or to get involved, contact Emma at [email protected]

Transpositive PDX on KBOO 90.7FM or online at kboo.fm
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/transpositivepdx
Listen to archives: https://kboo.fm/program/transpositive-pdx

https://kboo.fm/media/129702-politics-fear-and-real-lives-transgender-people

Please join us for Transpositive on KBOO Community Radio this Tuesday, October 7th at 6pm. Coming Up on Our Show: The Politics of Fear and the Real Lives of Transgender People 🎙️

29/09/2025

Interview with Daphne Lane
This week on Transpositive PDX
Tuesday, Sept 30th @ 6pm
KBOO 90.7 FM or online at kboo.fm

Please join us for Transpositive on KBOO Community Radio on Tuesday, Sept 30th at 6pm.

Coming Up on Our Show: A Conversation with Daphne Lane! 🎙️

This week on Transpositive PDX, we are excited to welcome Daphne Lane, host of the podcast Transplaining. Daphne’s podcast dives deep into the transgender community through insightful conversations with experts, sharing personal stories that humanize trans identities. With a mission to educate, raise awareness, and connect, Transplaining invites listeners to better understand and relate to transgender experiences.

Join us for this engaging conversation with Daphne Lane as we talk about the power of storytelling, the importance of education, and how podcasts like Transplaining are helping to build bridges of understanding.

Tune in to Transpositive PDX this week on KBOO Community Radio, and be part of the dialogue.

Transplaining Podcast: https://transplainingpodcast.com/

Transpositive is a biweekly program in Portland exploring themes important to those who identify as Transgender, Gender Non-Binary, and Gender Non-Conforming. Transpositive tries to connect listeners with the ongoing activist, arts, culture, and dialogue happening in Portland and beyond. Make your voice heard! Transpositive PDX is open to new and experienced programmers, guests, and events you want our community to know about. We are an open collective. Anyone who identifies as trans, gender non-binary, gender fluid is welcome to be part of our collective after completing some basic free radio training. For more information contact Emma at [email protected]

Trans Resources

Legislative Tracker: https://translegislation.com/
Trans Self Care: https://lgbtq.gmu.edu/local-resources/self-care-resources-for-trans-and-non-binary-folks/
Advocates for Trans Equality: https://transequality.org/

Transpositive PDX on KBOO 90.7FM or online at KBOO.FM
like us on Facebook: facebook.com/transpositivepdx
listen online and program archives 2016-2025:
https://kboo.fm/media/129571-interview-daphne-lane-podcast-transplaining

Please join us for Transpositive on KBOO Community Radio on Tuesday, Sept 30th at 6pm. Coming Up on Our Show: A Conversation with Daphne Lane! 🎙️ This week on Transpositive PDX, we are excited to welcome Daphne Lane, host of the podcast Transplaining. Daphne’s podcast dives deep into the tran...

16/09/2025

TranspositivePDX: Reducing Gun Violence and Mitigating Harm

This week on Transpositive PDX, we will be addressing the recent tragic school shooting in Minneapolis, a moment that once again calls us to reflect on the deep crises facing our country and our communities. As with all acts of mass violence, we mourn the lives lost, we hold their families in our hearts, and we recognize that the impact of these events stretches far beyond the immediate community where the tragedy occurred.

For transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse youth — who already face higher rates of harassment, violence, and exclusion in schools — the threat of gun violence is yet another reminder that the systems meant to keep children safe are failing. As a program dedicated to lifting up the voices of our community, we believe it is vital to situate this tragedy within the larger landscape of both national politics and lived daily realities for trans people.

On this episode, guest hosts Emma, Nicolette, and Sheila will discuss not only the immediate implications of this shooting but also the broader context of gun violence in America. We will explore the long history of Democratic efforts to pass gun control legislation — efforts often supported by the majority of Americans — and the counter-efforts of the gun lobby, which has consistently mobilized money, influence, and fear to block even the most basic protections for our children. From background checks to assault weapons bans, we will examine how policy debates play out, who benefits from the status quo, and why the resistance to reform is so deeply entrenched.

At Transpositive PDX, we roundly condemn this and every act of school violence, and we affirm that the solution to school shootings is not scapegoating vulnerable groups, as too often happens in the national media, but rather the passage of meaningful gun control legislation. We also recognize that trans youth, their families, and their allies experience these tragedies in uniquely vulnerable ways, and we will uplift those perspectives that are too often left out of mainstream discussions.

KBOO has always been committed to free speech, community radio, and opening the airwaves to conversations that commercial media ignores. In that tradition, this episode of Transpositive PDX is not just about analyzing the failures of national politics, but about building awareness, solidarity, and action. We believe that our community deserves to be safe, to be heard, and to imagine a world where schools are places of learning and joy, not of fear and violence.

We invite you to tune in to this important and timely discussion. Together, we can resist narratives that divide us and instead build movements that demand accountability, care, and change.

Join us live on Tuesday, September 16th at 6:00 PM on 90.7 FM in Portland or stream from anywhere at kboo.fm. Transpositive PDX is part of KBOO Community Radio, 55 years strong, powered by volunteers, listener support, and a commitment to centering marginalized voices on the free and public airwaves.

https://kboo.com/media/129351-transpositivepdx-reducing-gun-violence-and-mitigating-harm

This week on Transpositive PDX, we will be addressing the recent tragic school shooting in Minneapolis, a moment that once again calls us to reflect on the deep crises facing our country and our communities. As with all acts of mass violence, we mourn the lives lost, we hold their families in our he...

02/09/2025

Transpositive PDX – Tuesday, September 2nd at 6pm on KBOO 90.7FM

This week on Transpositive PDX we will be remembering Elisa Rae Shupe. Elisa was the first person in Oregon to legally obtain non-binary identity documents, a milestone that helped bring visibility to transgender and non-binary communities.

Elisa’s life was complex—she later detransitioned, became a social media influencer, and ultimately retransitioned before her passing by su***de. On this week’s program, we will talk aout Elisa’s legacy while also exploring the nuanced issues her story raises for our community.

Join hosts Emma, Sheila, Nicolette, and Jean for a respectful and thoughtful conversation about Elisa’s impact, the challenges she faced, and the broader significance of her life and advocacy.

Tune in Tuesday, September 2nd at 6:00pm on KBOO Community Radio, 90.7FM in Portland and streaming online at kboo.fm.

https://kboo.fm/media/129108-remembering-elisa-rae-shupe

ranspositive PDX – Tuesday, September 2nd at 6pm on KBOO 90.7FM This week on Transpositive PDX we will be remembering Elisa Rae Shupe. Elisa was the first person in Oregon to legally obtain non-binary identity documents, a milestone that helped bring visibility to transgender and non-binary commun...

18/08/2025

Interview with Maeve Z and cast of Icarus Paradox this week on Transpositive PDX

On this week’s Transpositive PDX we bring you a two-part program.

In the first half, we sit down with the performers of The Icarus Paradox and Omission, two original productions being staged this weekend at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem. We’ll hear from cast members as well as playwright Maeve Z, who brings fresh vision and voice to these powerful works of theater.

In the second half of the show, co-hosts Sheila and Nicolette join us for a conversation about current events in the transgender community. We’ll discuss how we can support transgender athletes, and how trans people and allies are fighting back against the escalating political attacks and efforts to diminish transgender rights in the United States.

Join us for an evening of art, activism, and community on Transpositive PDX, Tuesday at 6:00 PM on KBOO 90.7 FM Portland, streaming at kboo.fm.

Cascadia Creative Conservatory on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cascadia.creative.con_?igsh=dGNqdmYxMjFhbGgy

https://kboo.fm/media/128839-interview-maeve-z-and-cast-icarus-paradox-week-transpositive-pdx

🎙️ Transpositive PDX on KBOO Community Radio Tuesday at 6:00 PM On this week’s Transpositive PDX we bring you a two-part program. In the first half, we sit down with the performers of The Icarus Paradox and Omission, two original productions being staged this weekend at the Unitarian Universa...

03/08/2025

Interview with Alicia Jane Ryder and Dr. Alexys Hillman

🎙️Transpositive PDX – This Tuesday at 6pm on KBOO 90.7 FM and streaming at kboo.fm 🌐

Join us this week on Transpositive PDX, your local source for transgender news, stories, and advocacy on KBOO Community Radio. Tune in Tuesday at 6pm for a powerful and timely conversation about access to gender-affirming care and the escalating attacks on transgender rights across the country.

Our guests this week include Alicia Jane Ryder, a dedicated advocate and community organizer, and Dr. Alexis Hillman, a healthcare professional committed to providing affirming care for trans and gender-diverse individuals. Together, we’ll discuss the real impacts of political rollbacks, misinformation, and legal barriers that are threatening trans lives and healthcare access nationwide.

In the final segment of the show, we’ll turn our attention to mental health and su***de prevention with Sheila Mengert, who will share insight and resources around su***de prevention awareness—an especially urgent topic within the trans community.

This is an essential episode for anyone who cares about trans lives, equity in healthcare, and building safer, more supportive communities.

📻 Transpositive PDX, Tuesday at 6pm on KBOO 90.7 FM and streaming live at kboo.fm. Don’t miss it!

https://kboo.fm/media/128574-interview-alicia-jane-ryder-and-dr-alexys-hillman

Transpositive PDX – This Tuesday at 6pm on KBOO 90.7 FM and streaming at kboo.fm

16/06/2025

Interview with WeShine and Paige LeBlanc this week on Transpositive

Transpositive PDX – Tuesday, June 17th at 6pm on KBOO 90.7FM and online at KBOO.FM

Join us this Tuesday at 6pm for a new episode of Transpositive PDX on KBOO Community Radio. On this week’s show, we’ll feature two powerful conversations highlighting community-driven solutions to houselessness and student-led trans advocacy.

In Part One, we speak with members of WeShine PDX, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing safe, transitional shelter in neighborhood-based micro-villages throughout the Portland metro area. Founded in 2021 by a group of grassroots neighborhood organizers, WeShine (Welcoming, Empowering, Safe Habitation Initiative with Neighborhood Engagement) builds and operates micro-villages that offer wraparound services, robust volunteer involvement, and pathways to permanent housing. Their core values of inclusion, dignity, and respect guide their work as they strive to reduce unmanaged encampments and support vulnerable, unsheltered adults. We'll hear about their current projects, including Parkrose Community Village and Avalon Village, and the vision for a citywide network of supportive communities.

In Part Two, we’re joined by Paige LeBlanc, founder of the Transgender Plus Student Union (TSU+) at Western Carolina University. TSU+ advocates for the rights and wellbeing of trans, nonbinary, Two Spirit, agender, genderq***r, and questioning students. Paige shares the mission behind the group and how it’s creating space for gender-diverse students to engage in community building, political action, and civic engagement — all while promoting a safe and inclusive campus environment.

Transpositive is a biweekly program in Portland exploring themes important to those who identify as Transgender, Gender Non-Binary, and Gender Non-Conforming. Transpositive tries to connect listeners with the ongoing activist, arts, culture, and dialogue happening in Portland and beyond. Make your voice heard! Transpositive PDX is open to new and experienced programmers, guests, and events you want our community to know about. We are an open collective. Anyone who identifies as trans, gender non-binary, or gender fluid is welcome to be part of our collective after completing some basic free radio training. For more information contact Emma at [email protected]

📻 Tune in to Transpositive PDX on KBOO 90.7FM or online at KBOO.FM
👍 Like us on Facebook: Transpositive PDX
Listen online live or program archive: https://kboo.fm/media/127747-interview-weshine-and-paige-leblanc-week-transpositive

Transpositive PDX – Tuesday, June 17th at 6pm on KBOO 90.7FM and online at KBOO.FM Join us this Tuesday at 6pm for a new episode of Transpositive PDX on KBOO Community Radio. On this week’s show, we’ll feature two powerful conversations highlighting community-driven solutions to houselessness ...

Transpositive PDX

16/12/2025

02/12/2025

17/11/2025

10/11/2025

21/10/2025

06/10/2025

29/09/2025

16/09/2025

02/09/2025

18/08/2025

03/08/2025

16/06/2025

Address

Website

Alerts

Contact The Business

Shortcuts

Share