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Latest Episodes
11.12.26 Recap of Salem City Council Meeting on Data Center Definition
A recap of Monday night's Nov. 9th Salem City Council meeting on defining a "data center," and the implications for Verrus' proposal to build an AI, hyperscale data ce...
11.12.26 U.S. Senator Ron Wyden On His Federal Tax Agenda
"Policy for the People" talks with US Sen Ron Wyden, likely in-coming chair of the Senate Finance Committee, about his federal tax agenda: taxing billionaires, closing...
11.10.26 Indy Central Talks with Independence City Manager Kenna West
Indy Central is a new segment on Willamette Wake Up. Join Dana Sharman for in depth conversations with community leaders in the City of Independence. This week City Ma...
11.06.26 Local Election Wrap Up 2026
Special Local Election Wrap Up Show with Melanie Zermer, Jane Titchenal and Dana Sharman. These community journalists followed some local elections, and will share obs...
11.05.26 Willamette Block Party Talks with Jeff Ballard
Willamette Block Party talks with Jeff Ballard, owner of Automate and Dominate, about his business and the importance of mentorship; then, reflects on the changes happ...