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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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Is Eliot Glazer obsessed with old people?In our latest episode, comedian and writer Eliot Glazer talks about how there’s...
10/10/2026

Is Eliot Glazer obsessed with old people?

In our latest episode, comedian and writer Eliot Glazer talks about how there’s no instruction manual for being q***r—but his new book, “The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Gay,” might come a close second.

Listen to the full conversation at livewireradio.org/episodes/737!

You’re going to want this on your Portland Book Festival itinerary this year. 🫡Our annual collaboration with Literary Ar...
10/06/2026

You’re going to want this on your Portland Book Festival itinerary this year. 🫡

Our annual collaboration with Literary Arts and the is back, and we’re so excited! It’s the perfect activity for fans of books and local public radio.

Join us Saturday, November 7th (7:30-9:30pm) at The Alberta Rose Theatre for delightful conversations with:

Drag king comedian, Murray Hill
Writer and filmmaker, Priyanka Mattoo
Author and illustrator, Lisa Hanawalt
Synth pop artist, San Gabriel Music

Discounts are available for Live Wire members, students and folks under 35, and those eligible for Arts for All.

Get your tickets now at 🔗 livewireradio.org/live-shows/2026117!

You're going to love this new episode.Comedian and writer Eliot Glazer unpacks his often awkward journey through modern ...
10/02/2026

You're going to love this new episode.

Comedian and writer Eliot Glazer unpacks his often awkward journey through modern q***r life in his collection of essays "The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Gay"; celebrated poet Paisley Rekdal evokes the beauty and complexities of family legacy in her newest collection "Heritance"; and indie rock band Jonny's Day Out perform "Cough" from their debut album "JDO."

Listen at 🔗 livewireradio.org/episodes/737!

What does a meal without any ingredients brought to America by European colonizers look like?In our newest episode, we t...
09/29/2026

What does a meal without any ingredients brought to America by European colonizers look like?

In our newest episode, we take a trip to “Turtle Island” with chef and restaurateur Sean Sherman (a.k.a. The Sioux Chef). It’s the name of his new cookbook—that’s more than just a cookbook.

Head over to livewireradio.org/episodes/735 to listen!

It’s the perfect day to buy some tickets to a live taping of your favorite public radio show… 🌼Joining us on Thursday, O...
09/29/2026

It’s the perfect day to buy some tickets to a live taping of your favorite public radio show… 🌼

Joining us on Thursday, October 15th at The Alberta Rose Theatre are these very special guests:

Bestselling author, Chuck Klosterman (“The Nineties,” “But What If We’re Wrong?”, “Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs,” and newly “Rock*: A Mainstream Alternative History of Alternative Mainstream Music”)

Comedian and writer, Joseph Clift (debut book “We’ve Been Here the Whole Time!: A Not So Secret Guide to All Things Native America” is out on October 6th)

Portland indie band, Ages and Ages (this is a snippet of their latest joy-filled album “Fine Thanks and You”)

Lots to discuss. Lots of juicy writing to consume. Lots of serotonin to be found in this music. We can’t wait!

Get tickets at 🔗 livewireradio.org/live-shows/20261015!

We heard that you're craving a NEW EPISODE!Chef and restaurateur Sean Sherman (a.k.a. The Sioux Chef) explores the histo...
09/18/2026

We heard that you're craving a NEW EPISODE!

Chef and restaurateur Sean Sherman (a.k.a. The Sioux Chef) explores the historical significance and culinary potential of decolonized ingredients in his latest cookbook "Turtle Island: Foods and Traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of North America"; stand-up comedian Jackie Kashian unpacks her anger... and the business of fly fishing; and indie folk musician Laura Veirs finds the connection between weight lifting and songwriting, before performing her tune "Flying Into Darkness" from her latest album "Temple Songs."

This is definitely one you won’t want to miss.
Listen at 🔗 livewireradio.org/episodes/735!

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!Chef and restaurateur Sean Sherman (Sean Sherman) explores the historical significance and culinary ...
09/18/2026

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!

Chef and restaurateur Sean Sherman (Sean Sherman) explores the historical significance and culinary potential of decolonized ingredients in his latest cookbook “Turtle Island: Foods and Traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of North America”; stand-up comedian Jackie Kashian unpacks her anger... and the business of fly fishing; and indie folk musician Laura Veirs finds the connection between weight lifting and songwriting, before performing her tune “Flying Into Darkness” from her latest album “Temple Songs.”

This is definitely one you won’t want to miss. Tune in to your local station or listen now at 🔗 livewireradio.org!

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