Casters Podding, Ducks Flying, and Beavers Building

Season 1, Episode 76 — May 18, 2026 Length: 9:35This week’s episode brings a full calendar and a little friendly rivalry, with the launch of the first Beaver Duck Innovation Classic leading the way. The focus is on practical ideas from ODHS staff—ways to reduce red tape, cut duplication, improve communication, make daily work more efficient, and better support the people we serve.The episode also checks in on SNAP time-limit notices, wellness tools, records retention, and appreciation for the Mental Health Matters ERG. Because whether the work is innovation, policy, records, mindfulness, or community support, the big picture is the same: clearer systems, stronger connections, and practical action that helps ODHS serve Oregon better.4Minutes4U: (1:22)Beaver Duck Innovation ClassicDeadline: ODHS: (3:09)TANF Policy Listening SessionDigital Accessibility and Plain Language Lunch and LearnAANHPI Heritage Month celebrationFrom Fields to Future: Advancing Latinx Excellence2027 Estella Namahoe Naat’áanii Award nominationsFact of the Week: (5:53)SNAP ABAWD counting month noticesDateline: ODHS: (7:22)Mindful Minute GLAD techniqueOTIS records retention scheduleMental Health Matters ERG appreciationWriter’s Round-Up: (8:57)