About this episode
Portlander Les Knight has made a lot of people on the internet angry when the New York Times published a profile on him and his Voluntary Human Extinction Movement. Knight has led a decades-long effort to convince humans to stop breeding in order to save life on this planet. What exactly does his movement entail? And is human existence really hurtling our planet to another age of mass extinction? Also on the show: Click here for information on how to help the recovery efforts in Turkey and Syria. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm , or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Still want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter , and be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram