Oregon On The Record

On this edition we talk with Travis Brouwer, Deputy Director of the Oregon Department of Transportation, about how fuel efficient cars and electric vehicles are reducing gas taxes that pay for road repairs and bridge construction. The agency is looking at new ways to fund projects as more and more people convert to EV's in the state.

On this edition, we talk to U of O Journalism professor Gretchen Soderlund about how republican constituencies tend to be more forgiving then democratic ones when politicians are caught up in sexual scandals.

On this edition, we talk with Hannarose McGuinness of the Register Guard about her story on the poor air quality of Eugene/Springfield and the toll wildfire smoke takes on our air and lungs. Then we talk to KLCC interns, Macy Moore and Hannah Bush about their stories of important developments at OSU and Corvallis.

On this edition we talk with Mike McInally of Lookout Eugene/Springfield about his story on the continuing challenges at Lane Community College and the continuing battles between the board of education and President Stephanie Bulger. We also talk to KLCC's Karen Richards and a new section of trail opening in Eugene.

On this edition, we talk with KLCC's Zac Ziegler about his story detailing how a timber executive was able to skirt permitting requirements on her McKenzie River property. The owner, Kathleen Jones-McCann, received a favorable ruling from Lane County commissioners after she donated thousands of dollars to two key commissioners, David Loveall and Ryan Ceniga.

On this edition, we talk with Darren Sparks of Tipping Point and Katie Wilgus of Downtown Eugene Inc. about a new pilot program in Eugene that aims to coordinate resources to better support those living unhoused and business owners who often are impacted by people forced to live on the streets.

On this edition,. we talk with Seth Johnstone of Basic Rights Oregon to get the organization's take on the Supreme Court ruling which allows bans of transgender women playing sports. We also talk to KLCC's Kendra Schertell about her story on Raymond Brown who goes to great lengths to teach anyone about the Declaration of Independence.

On this edition, we talk with OPB's Emily Cureton Cook about her stories on water rights and usage in Central Oregon from the Deschutes River, and how some properties are encouraged to use as much water as possible, while farmers in other areas are struggling to water their thirsty crops.

On this edition, we talk with the new Emergency Manager for Lane County, Monica Larcom. She brings her experience managing search and rescue operations for the county to now coordinate resources and responses for community-wide disasters. We also talk to KLCC's Rebecca Hansen-White about her story on new pending lawsuits at Springfield Public Schools.

On this edition, we talk with Dirk VanderHart, politics reporter for OPB about his story on the Supreme Court rejecting the Trump Administration's executive order to disallow postmarked ballots counting in elections. Voting by mail and allowing postmarks are a hallmark of Oregon voting law.

On this edition we talk with Aaron Orlowski, spokesperson for EWEB about how the utility gears up for summer power needs, especially in our era of climate change. We also bring back a past episode segment to talk about heat pumps and how they can help Oregonians stay cool more efficiently.

On this edition, we talk with Kathryn Catherwood and Jeffry Hall of the Lane County Amateur Radio Emergency Service about the vital role amateur radio will play in communications during a community-wide emergency. We also check in with a former guest, local school teacher Tanner Faris on his attempt to become the fastest cyclist from Canada to Mexico.

On this edition, we talk with Five-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and performer Mary Chapin Carpenter before her concert at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend this weekend.

On this edition we talk with Tracie McMillan of The Guardian about her expose on Greystar and other apartment owners who charge exorbitant and often hidden fees to renters throughout the nation and in Oregon which can often lead to financial crisis and even eviction.

On this edition, we talk with Robin Greenfield and environmental activist who is foraging for 100% of his food and medicine for one year to raise awareness of a better and healthier way to eat. We also talk with KLCC's Nathan Wilk about a recent ruling to remove the fence at the Eugene federal building.

On this edition, we talk with Larry O'Neill, Oregon's state climatologist about the upcoming Fall and Winter in the Pacific Northwest and the potentially devastating impacts from the forecast Super El Niño. Then we talk with KLCC's Brianna Bowman about a famous boat once sailed by John Steinbeck, that recently visited the Oregon Coast,.

On this edition, we talk with John Eaton of the Wounded Warrior Project about hew treatments to help soldiers deal with PTSD. We also talk to KLCC's Macy Moore about a business suffering from proximity to the Coffin Butte landfill and to Love Cross about her series Oregon Ready.

On this edition, we talk with Oregon's top veterinarian, Dr. Ryan Scholz, about the invasive cattle parasite, the New World Screw Worm and what he and his team are doing to keep it out of Oregon herds. We also talk with KLCC's Karen Richards about restoration of the McKenzie River flood plain.

On this edition we talk with Lookout Eugene/Springfield reporter Ben Botkin about his article which describes how miles of roads in the county are in no municipal jurisdiction and therefore never get fixed. Then we talk with U of O professor Yuchi Yao about the massive IPO for Elon Musk's SpaceX.

On this edition we talk with Mike Rogoway of The Oregonian about how one of Oregon's largest employers, Intel, is making a comeback due to the AI revolution that almost caused the company to collapse. Then, we talk with KLCC's Rebecca Hansen-White about a new superintendent for Springfield Schools and a tax to help fund the Lane County Sherriff's office.

On this edition, we talk with Alex Baumhardt of the Oregon Capitol Chronicle about her reporting on the explosion of data centers in Oregon and how the promise of jobs and economic vibrancy is often underwhelming, while negative environmental impacts are often under-estimated. Then we talk with our own Julia Boboc about a national won she garnered for her reporting.

On this edition, we talk with Dan Froomkin, the editor of Press Watch and a long-time media critic about how the national media is failing to hold President Trump to account for his lies.

On this edition we talk with Chris Swires and Evan Miles of the Eugene Gay Men's Chorus about their upcoming show - Out Loud. We also listen in to their recent rehearsal.

On this edition, we talk with Dr. Howard Chiou of Oregon Health Authority about Oregon's low vaccine rate and its potential impact to adults and children. Then we talk with KLCC's Zac Ziegler about new policing around e-bikes and precautions issued by Lane County for businesses during the upcoming fire season.

On this edition, we talk with Jennifer Davis of Beyond Toxics about their mapping tool which lets residents see where pesticides and herbicides are sprayed in the community. Then, we talk with Miranda Cyr of the Register Guard about the latest controversy at Springfield Public Schools - the surprise resignation of a board member.

On this edition we talk with Cora Stryker, Co-founder of Bright Saver a nonprofit advocating for the expansion of balcony solar energy and we talk to Oregon Representative Sarah Finger McDonald who is sponsoring a bill in Oregon to change regulations to make it easier for Oregonians to utilize this technology.

On this edition we talk with Joan Dobbie and Erica Goss, two editors and creators of the River Road Anthology which compiles more than 150 local author's works in the state. We also talk with Rebecca Hansen-White about an outbreak of parvo in dogs along the coast.

On this edition, we talk to OPB's Erik Neumann about the unfolding news coverage of the implosion at the Longview papermill which claimed the lives of eleven people and is being considered one of the worst industrial accidents in Washington State history. We also talk with KlCC's Zac Ziegler about new upgrades coming to the Eugene Airport.

On this edition we talk with Brendan Ballou, the CEO of The Public Integrity Project and former federal prosecutor about the secretive world of force arbitration, which takes away a consumers right to sue and creates a legal system that is often stacked in favor of corporations.

On this edition, we talk with Tarek Anthony the Editor-in-chief of the Daily Emerald. This student newspaper is proud - and protective - of it's fierce independence from the University. We also talk with Rebecca Hansen-White about major budget cuts coming to Cottage Grove and its library.

On this edition, we talk with Andy McEvoy a scientist at OSU about a new tool which takes into account social vulnerability when assessing a community's fire risk and we also speak with Tarah Heinzen of Food and Water Watch about lax regulation on Oregon factory farms and what that can do to the environment.

On this edition we talk with local Girl Scouts Kylie Holton and Ella Killingsworth about their scouting journey and how it's providing them impressive leadership skills. We also talked with KLCC's Rebecca Hansen-White about election results in CD-4 and Lane County Commissioner races.

On this edition we talk with Dallas Abraham of Lane Council of Governments about their programs to assist seniors with chronic physical and mental challenges. We also talk to KLCC's Karen Richards about an OSU researcher looking to grow crops on the moon; and we talk with KLCC's Macy Moore about how Lane County ensures election integrity.

On this edition, we talk with Samara Phelps of Travel Lane County about its efforts to develop a large indoor court sports venue to both accommodate local teams and also attract out-of-town tournaments. We also talk with KLCC's Zac Ziegler about his story on Springfield Public Schools being found by the state to be non-compliant with certain curriculum.

On this edition we talk with Dr. Maneka Brooks, Dean of Education at Portland State University on how to help future teachers better reach bilingual students. Often these students feel isolated if English is their second language. Then we talk with KLCC's Nathan Wilk about the $65 million in budget cuts proposed at the U of O.

On this edition, we talk with Tiffany Eckert of KLCC about the timeline of challenges, lawsuits and suspensions at PeaceHealth, and we talk to Haleigh Kochanski of the Register Guard about her story on the state's lawsuit against local nonprofit Cascade Relief Team.

On this edition we talk with KLCC's Brian Bull to get the latest on the EPD officer caught making racists statements on tape, and we also talk with U of O Legend Kavon Thibodeaux about his efforts to help college players navigate the NIL system. We also air an interview that our own Nathan Wilk conducted with the retiring head of Springfield Utility Board.

On this edition we talk with Alex Baumhardt of the Oregon Capitol Chronicle about Oregon's top leadership concerns for the upcoming wildfire season and we talk to Kyra Buckley of OPB about the inaugural season for Oregon's brand-new WNBA team, the Portland Fire.

On this edition we talk with Jayathi Murthy, President of Oregon State University about a major grant and matching program to fund the school's athletic department and pay more for facilities, coaches and players. Then we talk with KLCC's Zac Ziegler about how EWEB has moved some rural customers over to a whole new utility provider.

On this edition, we talk with Oregon Senator Ron Wyden about global issues like the war in Iran, and local issues like the reversal of PeaceHealth to use now use local physicians for emergency medicine.

On this edition, we talk with Robert Reich, Labor Secretary under President Clinton and Professor Emeritus at UC Berkeley about the current political climate and what gives him hope in our polarizing era.

On this edition, we talk with Sam Levin, reporter with The Guardian about his reporting on Oregon's stunning lack of public defenders and how that is negatively impacting thousands of residents - many who've committed no crimes at all.Then, we get an update from KLCC's Love Cross on the Oregon Ready emergency preparedness program.

On this edition we talk with Kee Zublin, the principal of South Eugene High School, one of the top high schools in Oregon, about their secret to success. Then we talk with OPB reporter Erik Neumann about his story chronicling a teacher's suspension in Battleground, WA over an accusation of political rhetoric that is having a chilling effect on other educators.

On this edition we talk with Lila Wollman, a professor in human physiology at the University of Oregon about how some online influencers are claiming nicotine has amazing benefits, but the science doesn't bear them out. Then we talk with our own Membership Director Brooke Bumgardner about why we hold pledge drives and where our funding comes from.

On this edition, we talk with Patty Perlow, former District Attorney for Lane County who now leads the children's advocacy organization, Kids FIRST.

On this edition, we talk with Joseph Vaile of Defenders of Wildlife about an upswing in wolf population in 2025. Measures to protect the wolf seem to be working and more of these apex predators are moving into Western Oregon. Then, we talk with KLCC's newest reporter, Natalie Pate.

On this edition, we talk with U of O political science professor Chandler James on the confusing approach and operations conducted by the Trump Administration in Iran.

On this edition, we talk with Oregon Treasurer, Elizabeth Steiner about how the state has invested in clean energy projects and how that has been a positive for state pension funds. Damon Motz-Storey of the Oregon chapter of the Sierra Club joined as well to talk about their partnership with the state.

On this edition we talk with Jaime Gatewood of the Fair Housing Council of Oregon about their efforts to fight housing discrimination - especially for people with mental and developmental disabilities. We also talk with Alan Torres of the Register Guard about a key hurdle cleared by the developer for McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center to open up an emergency room in Eugene in the future.

On this edition, we talk with Tanner Faris, a Kelly Middle School math teacher who is attempting to break the speed record for a bike journey from Canada to Mexico. We also speak with KLCC's Macy Moore about her story on a new bike maintenance program for people living in shelters.