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01.26.26 Legislative Short Session with Rep. Tom Andersen
House Rep. Tom Andersen talks about the two bills he's introducing during the legislative short session - one to strengthen last session's civil commitment bill, the o...
01.23.26 UGB 101: Keizer Mayor Cathy Clark Explains the Challenges of Expanding the Urban Growth Boundary
In our first episode of "Girly Pop Politics" with host Jane Tichenal, Keizer Mayor Cathy Clark explains the general challenges cities face when considering expanding t...
01.22.26 Holla for Labor Spotlights the Lord's Cupboard Food Pantry in SE Salem
Holla for Labor spotlights "The Lord's Cupboard", a food pantry in Southeast Salem with Eva Pignotti and Shirley Cross. They share how a partnership with Pignotti's He...
01.21.26 Salem Reads 2026
Sonja Somerville, Salem Public Library, talks about Salem Reads 2026 - the iconic month-long community book reading adventure. This year's book: "Remarkably Bright Cre...
01.21.26 Conservation Spotlight Explores Farmland Flyways
Conservation Spotlight talks with Ashley Chesser, Wild Farm Alliance–Oregon, to explore the Farmland Flyways program. They explore how this innovative initiative helps...
01.20.26 Monmouth Monthly Explores the Monmouth Business Association
Monmouth Monthly chats with Tori Stutzman, President of the Monmouth Business Association (MBA), about her path to owning a business, the work of the MBA, "Love Local"...
01.19.26 Legislative Short Session with House Representative Kevin Mannix
House Rep. Kevin Mannix shares his thoughts and perspectives on two big issues the state must address, plus two bills he's introducing during the legislative short ses...
01.16.26 Legislative Short Session with House Representative Paul Evans
House Rep. Paul Evans shares his thoughts and perspectives on two big issues the state must address, plus two bills he's introducing during the legislative short session.
01.16.26 Legislative Short Session with House Representative Ed Diehl
House Rep. Ed Diehl shares his thoughts and perspectives on two big issues the state must address, plus two bills he's introducing during the legislative short session.
01.15.26 Update on Braver Angels' Oregon Rural Urban Project
Braver Angels' Elizabeth Christensen and Steve Radcliff update us on the Oregon Rural Urban Project which offers a strategy to bridge the gap between rural and urban O...
01.12.26 Venezuala Explained & Implications for International Relations
We leave the mid-Willamette Valley on a journey to explore the implications of recent federal actions in Venezuela with Willamette University professor of history, Bil...
01.13.26 Barriers & Successes to Sheltering People Experiencing Homelessness
In this episode we "unpack homelessness" with Jimmy Jones & Sara Webb (Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency). They discuss the various demographics of people ...
01.08.26 Policy for the People Explores the Plight of Home Care Workers
Policy for the People talks with Melissa Unger, SEIU 503 and David Madland, Center for American Progress about low-pay and tough working conditions of long-term care w...
01.08.26 Salem City Council Revisits Vote on Appointment to Community Police Review Board
In this brief report from a special meeting of the Salem City Council on January 7th, we recap the issues and actions taken by Council. The meeting concerned the re-ap...
01.07.26 Adventures of an Uber & Lyft Driver
Barry is a driver with both Uber & Lyft. He shares his experience of community from where he sits: behind the wheel. From a mystical & nomadic customer, to building ...
01.07.26 Keeping Oregon Oregon Explores Oregon Aglink
Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with Mallory Phelan of Oregon Aglink regarding their mission to bring agriculture and community together, bridging the gap between urban a...
01.06.25 Elephant in the Room Explores the Importance of Insects and Pollinators
Elephant in the Room talks with Matthew Shepherd, Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, about his work to build pollinator conservation and the importance of o...
01.01.26 Willamette Block Party Explores How to Stay Healthy During the Holidays
Happy New Year! Join Willamette Block Party as they bring a holiday spirit to this episode and get tips from Rod Stanley, lifestyle interventionist and personal traine...
12.31.25 The Dismantling of the National Center for Atmospheric Research
In this special episode of Elephant in the Room, AnnaRose Adams, formerly with the National Center for Atmospheric Research - a federally funded agency known for advan...
12.30.25 Health Thought & Transformation Explores Concierge Medicine with Dr. Matt Hennings, DPT
Health, Thought & Transformation looks at the changing world of health care through the practice of Dr. Matt Hennings of Leading Edge Physical Therapy. Hennings explai...