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Live Wire is an independently produced public radio show recorded live in Portland, OR. Like Late Night for radio.
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11/06/2024

Today, we are reminded why we rely on the wisdom of artists to guide us through the darkest days. We feel grateful and humbled to share their words.

11/01/2024

NEW this week! Writer and “Happyish” creator Shalom Auslander talks about his memoir “Feh,” which is about escaping the shame of his religion upbringing, unlearning that old story, and rewriting a new one for him and his family. Then, poet and former Muy Thai fighter connects the process of writing poems to physical movement, something that he learned while working on his latest collection, “Master.” Lastly, singer-songwriter performs the song “pawnshop,” which was recorded live from this year’s . Click the link in our bio to listen! 🎧

11/01/2024

Good vibes, great impact! ⚡️ Live Wire is THRILLED to participate in this year!

Give!Guide is just one of myriad things that makes Portland unique. Until the end of the year (our 20th season) we will be joining forces with 250 local non-profits for spotlighting, celebrating, and epic fundraising!

Check out our full profile at giveguide.org/nonprofits/live-wire-radio (link in bio)!

Also, the first Big Give Day is TODAY… so donate $10+ for a chance to win Billie Eilish tickets! 🎫

10/30/2024

Writer is joining us on SUNDAY at the to talk about her brilliant new novel, “Real Americans.” 📖

Exuberant and explosive, Rachel’s new book is a social novel par excellence that asks: Are we destined, or made? And if we are made, who gets to do the making? Can our genetic past be overcome? It’s a profound tale of class and striving, race and visibility, and family and inheritance—a story of trust, forgiveness, and finally coming home.

Rachel Khong is an award-winning author as well as the founder of , a work and event space for women and nonbinary creatives in San Francisco’s Mission District.

Link is in our bio to buy tickets to the 11/3 matinee! Shoutout to our friends at , , and .

10/30/2024

Stand-up comedian and mummy lore presenter will be joining us for a hometown show THIS SATURDAY at the Alberta Rose Theatre! 🎤

Although his latest audio comedy special is called “Vanilla,” his witty and refreshing humor is anything but. Alex first established himself as a comedy icon here in Portland, winning “Funniest Person” once and being named an “Undisputable Genius of Comedy” twice. His videos have charmed many social media feeds—having garnered over 250 million views online.

Our Nov 2nd show is a part of the and in partnership with and . Get tickets while you can, using the link in our bio!

10/30/2024

Our musical guest for THIS SUNDAY is singer-songwriter ! 🎵

Danielia is a powerhouse indie-rocker with country roots. Her latest project, “Charley’s Pride: A Tribute to Black Country Music,” pays homage to trailblazer Charley Pride—the first Black American voted into the Country Music Hall of Fame—while infusing the songs with a fresh, modern approach that is all her own.

We highly recommend listening to the song “So Afraid of Losing You Again” from the EP. Your ears (and your soul) will thank you.

This matinee show is in partnership with , the , and our bookseller ! Link is in our bio for tickets—we’ll see you there!

10/29/2024

Ready to rock n’ roll? 🎸 Brazilian Troubadour duo and his will be joining us THIS SATURDAY at the Alberta Rose Theatre.

São Paulo natives Johnny Franco and his Real Brother Dom are shaking up the Portland, OR music scene with their charm and charisma. Johnny’s debut EP “Experience Report #1” combines sophisticated lyricism and original vocal stylings with a unique jangly Brazilian beat. Their humorous delivery of crowd-favorite originals and unique interpretations of classics produce an irresistible urge to move, laugh, cry, and applaud. You’ll probably do all of the above this weekend.

While you wait for the show (t-minus 4 days!), check out their newest single, “When I’m Finally Over.”

Special thanks to the , , and for making this show possible. Don’t wait… grab your tickets using the link in our bio!

10/29/2024

Award-winning poet and writer will be joining us for our matinee show THIS SUNDAY at the ! ☀️

Morgan Parker is the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowship, winner of a Pushcart Prize, and a Cave Canem graduate fellow. Her debut book of essays, “You Get What You Pay For,” traces the difficulty and beauty of existing as a Black woman through American history, from the foundational trauma of the slave trade all the way up to Serena Williams and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Our Sunday show is in partnership with the () and . Swing by the lobby after the show to grab a copy of this book and some other goodies.

We can’t wait to see you! Tickets are available using the link in our bio or directly at thereser.org.

10/28/2024

Let’s meet some of the incredible humans joining us for our back-to-back shows this weekend. First, we have writer Danzy Senna! 💫

As the author of four previous works of fiction, including the bestselling “Caucasia,” and most recently, “New People,” as well as a memoir… Danzy has received numerous awards and honors for her writing. So it’s no surprise that her new novel, “Colored Television,” is funny, piercing, and page-turning.

Come grab a copy at our show THIS SATURDAY at the Alberta Rose Theatre, which is in partnership with the () and . Turn on the reminder on this post and don’t miss it!

Tickets are still available at the link in our bio.

10/21/2024

Attention! Comedian (seen on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Portlandia) is joining us for our November 2nd show at the Alberta Rose Theatre. What a treat! 🍦

The secret ingredient to a great Live Wire show is variety—so we’re thrilled to have Alex join an already stellar lineup with writers Danzy Senna, , and musical duo & His .

This show is in partnership with for the Portland Book Festival. Get your tickets and join in on the fun using the link in our bio.

10/18/2024

NEW EPISODE! Award-winning poet Roger Reeves debuts his first collection of essays, “Dark Days: Fugitive Essays,” and talks about finding those crucial moments of peace and joy—even amidst catastrophe. Portland’s funniest person, AKA stand-up comedian , unpacks the hilarious reality of becoming a dad. Finally, performs the title track of her newest critically-acclaimed album, “Putting on Airs,” which was recorded live from this year’s Music Festival. Tap the link in our bio to listen! 🎧

10/17/2024

Book lovers! ❤️ We’re teaming up with the Portland Book Festival () to bring you a sweet deal on our upcoming shows.

Purchase 4+ tickets to either our Nov 2nd or Nov 3rd shows and use the code BOOKS30! for 30% off. Read on to learn more about our incredible literary guests.

Nov 2nd at the Alberta Rose Theatre: Novelist Danzy Senna will be showcasing her newest page-turner, “Colored Television,” and horror writer will talk about “I Was A Teenage Slasher.”

Nov 3rd at the : Award-winning poet Morgan Parker presents “You Get What You Pay For,” and author Rachel Khong shares some insight about her NYT bestseller, “Real Americans.”

Special thanks to Amanda Bullock and the Portland Book Festival. It’s a back-to-back, must-see, and (of course) must-read experience. Get tickets while you can at livewireradio.org/live-events.

10/16/2024

Friends, get your calendars out for Nov 2nd at the Alberta Rose Theatre! We are so back!

Fall in love 🍂 with the music of and His Real Brother Dom, learn about Danny Senna’s new book “Colored Televsion,” and embrace the extension of spooky season with .

Our book partner for this show is . It’s the perfect time to cozy up with a good Live-Wire-approved read, don’t you think? Tickets are available NOW at livewireradio.org!

10/15/2024

Last Thursday’s show w/ , , , and was a BLAST! ⚡️

If you can’t wait til the next one… tickets to our Nov 2nd and Nov 3rd shows are available now! Head over to the link in our bio and secure your seat. And maybe one for a friend. Or two. We’d love to see you all.

10/10/2024

One thing we love about Portland—this city is packed with wildly creative people. We asked .baltierra, a graphic design student at PSU, to put her spin on a Live Wire show poster and this is what she came up with! Um, iconic! Makes you wanna come to the show tonight, right? 👀

Check out Sam’s stuff and hire her to create for you! We’ll be highlighting the more local designers soon. Stay tuned.

10/07/2024

Meet our newest guest, ! ✨ Joy is a poet, teacher, and bestselling author of “Instructions for Traveling West,” an uplifting and heartfelt collection of homesick words.

Ready for a night filled with pure, creative goodness? Joy will be joining us THIS THURSDAY at the at 7:30 PM, along with Carvell Wallace, Jamie Loftus, and Danielle Durack. The countdown begins! Tickets are at the link in our bio.

10/04/2024

NEW this week! Pulitzer Prize-winning author and television critic unpacks her latest book, “Cue the Sun!: The Invention of Reality TV,” which explores both our obsession and distaste for what she calls “dirty documentary.” Then, ’s Thomas Lauderdale and China Forbes reflect back on their 30-year journey in the genre-bending “little orchestra” that continues to capture hearts all over the world.

In this episode, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello react to our lovely audience members’ answers about an imaginary reality TV show they’d like to see! Listen now using the link in our bio!

10/02/2024

Is that who we think it is?! Comedian, writer, and podcast host Jamie Loftus returns to the Live Wire stage on October 10th at The Alberta Rose Theatre ⚡️

Jamie is excited to share her new project with us, "Sixteenth Minute (of Fame)," which is a weekly podcast that takes a closer look at the internet's main characters—one part reported, one part interviews, and one part Jamie collapsing her permanently internet-damaged brain. That last part hits a little too close to home. Get your tickets while you can at livewireradio.org/live-shows/20241010

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What an unforgettable weekend! ⚡️ That’s a wrap on our two shows with @literaryarts and the #PDXBookFest! A million thanks to our OUTSTANDING guests Danzy Senna, @stephengrahamjones, @alexfalcone, @johnnythefranco & his @realbrotherdom, @morganapple0, @rrrrrrrachelkhong, and @danieliacotton. We also couldn’t have done it without our friends over at @upupbookspdx, @powellsbooks, Alberta Rose Theatre, and the @reserartscenter. Tickets for our next show on Dec 12th at Revolution Hall are available NOW! Link in bio! 📸: @theqlp and Justine Vanderpool 👏👏👏

Comedian, podcaster, and “Girl Dad” Sean Jordan (@seancougarmelonjordan) imagines what it’d be like to birth a child. 😂 According to Paste Magazine, “Jordan is both genuine and genuinely hilarious.” We can confirm that after having him on the show. His recent stand-up special, “Girl Dad,” explores fatherhood, childbirth, and IVF with both humor and heart. Want more laughs? The link is in our bio to listen to his full set on the newest episode of Live Wire.

Folk-pop sensation @erinraemusic performs the title track to her debut album, “Putting On Airs,” live at this year’s @pickathon 🦌! Listen to the full song in our latest episode, linked in our bio. Photo credit: Ken Pappanduros

Processing historical tragedy often involves intense and challenging emotions. In this week’s episode, award-winning poet Roger Reeves explains why the work doesn’t stop there. ❤️ To hear the rest of this interview, tap the link in our bio.

With little screens in the palm of our hands and viral fame at our fingertips… is the production of reality TV becoming obsolete? 🤳🏻 We think the answer is really fascinating. Listen to esteemed writer and television critic @emilynussbaum explain all of this and more in our newest episode—link in bio.

Let’s take a walk down memory lane with China Forbes of @pinkmartini, as she tells us the story of how pianist Thomas Lauderdale asked her to join the band. We had a blast interviewing them for our latest episode, so make sure to check it out using the link in our bio!

Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter @annativel serenades us with her single “Disposable Camera” off her latest album, “Living Thing” in this week’s episode of Live Wire. This special recording was captured while sipping delicious wines at our first Speakeasy Series @domainedrouhinoregon earlier this month! Listen to the full song via the link in our bio.

Why are we really taking our shoes off at the airport? This week, "You're Wrong About" podcast host and writer Sarah Marshall explains how our culture's memory of certain stories, like the one about Richard Reid (also known as "The Shoe Bomber"), can permeate our lives and the ways that we live them. You can listen to our full interview with Sarah here: https://www.livewireradio.org/episodes/631

In this week's (NEW!) episode, writer @ijeomaoluo talks about the erasure of disability in conversations about race and why it's so important to center people with disabilities in our stories of the past and vision for the future. Link to full episode in bio.

How James Baldwin Inspired Héctor Tobar's Writing on Latino Identity

We're celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month and the many artists, thinkers, and creators from Hispanic and Latino communities who have enriched the world (and our show!). We're particularly inspired by this conversation with Héctor Tobar last year and highly recommend his book, "Our Migrant Souls," for an insightful exploration of 21st-century Latino experience and identity.