All Episodes

05.22.26 Joys of Electric Car Ownership

05.20.26 Conservation Spotlight Prepares Us for Wildfire Season

05.19.26 "Salem History Moment" Producer Shares Her Love of Guide Dogs

05.19.26 Monmouth Monthly Explores Children's Theatre & Academic Excellence

05.18.26 Getting to Know Salem's Waste Water Treatment System

05.15.26 Barriers to Housing Faced by People with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

05.14.26 Policy for the People Explores Increasing Unionization Despite Barriers

05.12.26 Girlypop Politics Explores Engaging Young People in Leadership

05.08.26 Policy for the People on Oregon's "Bad" Business Climate

05.07.26 Willamette Block Party Showcases Janique Crenshaw Illustration

05.06.26 Keeping Oregon Oregon Examines Land Use Legislation from 2026

05.05.26 Elephant in the Room Explores Logging in Oregon's National Forests

04.23.26 Holla for Labor Explores the Pros & Cons of Data Centers

04.21.26 Monmouth Monthly Talks with the Force Behind Monmouth Celebration of Cultures

04.16.24 Girlypop Politics talks with CM Hall of Emerge Oregon about Women Candidates

04.15.26 Conservation Spotlight Explores the Impact of Polk Soil & Water Conservation District.

04.14.26 Serving Marion County Families Experiencing Homelessness

04.09.26 Policy for the People Explores the SAVE Act

04.07.26 Elephant in the Room Explores Plastic Pollution in our Coastal Environment

04.03.26 Girlypop Politics Explores the Closure of Salem Drop

04.02.26 Willamette Block Party Spotlights Glitter Gloria

03.31.26 Salem Police Chief Trevor Womack on the State of Public Safety Upon Retirement

03.30.26 No Kings Rally #3

03.26.26 Holla for Labor Explores the Impact of Collective Action

03.24.26 Health Thought & Transformation Explores Fitness Training with JD Edwards

03.19.26 Salem FY 26-27 Budget Preview with Councilors Shane Matthews & Paul Tigan

03.18.26 Conservation Spotlights Gets an Update on the Emerald Ash Borer

03.16.26 Salem has a Maker Space

03.16.26 Pull Up a Chair Talks with Author, Jerry Schierling

03.12.26 Meet Jane Titchenal - the Voice Behind Girlypop Politics

03.12.26 Policy for the People Examines Data Centers

03.10.26 Changing the Face of Homelessness in Downtown Salem

03.09.26 Girlypop Politics Explores the Salem-Keizer School District Budget

03.02.26 Learn how CREW Assists Formerly Incarcerated Women be Safe & Successful Reentering the Commumity

03.05.26 Willamette Block Party Explores Restorative Justice Programs

03.04.26 Keeping Oregon Oregon Examines Legislation Reducing Farmable Land

03.02.26 Salem Keizer Students Walk Out to Demonstrate Against ICE

03.02.26 Reflections on War w/Iran with History Professor Bill Smaldone

02.27.26 How CBEL - a Community Collaboration - is Strengthening Families

02.26.26 Holla for Labor Celebrates Black History with Terry Melvin of CBTU

02.23.26 Salem Bicycle Club

02.24.26 Health, Thought & Transformation Explores Chinese Medicine

02.20.26 Girlypop Politics Talks with Radness Ensues about Investing in Youth

02.19.26 Salem Health Proposed Merger/Affiliation with Santiam Hospital & Clinics

02.18.26 Conservation Spotlight Explores the Work of the Institute for Applied Ecology

02.17.26 Monmouth Monthly Explores Farmers Markets & the Cultural Harvest Farmers Collective

02.16.26 Oregon Election Process & SAVE Act

02.12.26 Policy for the People Examines Impacts of Losing the Employment Related Day Care Program

02.11.26 Bush House Museum Heritage Series

02.10.26 REACH - Assisting People in Medical & Mental Health Crises in Downtown Salem

02.09.26 Tracking Legislation on Homelessness, Housing, Eviction Prevention

02.05.26 Willamette Block Party Celebrates Black History

02.04.26 Keeping Oregon Oregon Previews Legislation Affecting Farmlands

02.03.26 Elephant in the Room Explores a New Garden Initiative

01.29.26 Justice Reinvestment Equity Program - Helping People Reenter After Incarceration

01.28.26 Neuro Emergent Chats with Shawn Sullivan

01.27.26 Health Thought & Transformation Explores Hidden Toxins in the Home

01.26.26 Legislative Short Session with Sen. Deb Patterson

01.26.26 Legislative Short Session with Rep. Tom Andersen

01.23.26 UGB 101: Keizer Mayor Cathy Clark Explains the Challenges of Expanding the Urban Growth Boundary

01.22.26 Holla for Labor Spotlights the Lord's Cupboard Food Pantry in SE Salem

01.21.26 Salem Reads 2026

01.21.26 Conservation Spotlight Explores Farmland Flyways

01.20.26 Monmouth Monthly Explores the Monmouth Business Association

01.19.26 Legislative Short Session with House Representative Kevin Mannix

01.16.26 Legislative Short Session with House Representative Paul Evans

01.16.26 Legislative Short Session with House Representative Ed Diehl

01.15.26 Update on Braver Angels' Oregon Rural Urban Project

01.12.26 Venezuala Explained & Implications for International Relations

01.13.26 Barriers & Successes to Sheltering People Experiencing Homelessness

01.08.26 Policy for the People Explores the Plight of Home Care Workers

01.08.26 Salem City Council Revisits Vote on Appointment to Community Police Review Board

01.07.26 Adventures of an Uber & Lyft Driver

01.07.26 Keeping Oregon Oregon Explores Oregon Aglink

01.06.25 Elephant in the Room Explores the Importance of Insects and Pollinators

01.01.26 Willamette Block Party Explores How to Stay Healthy During the Holidays

12.31.25 The Dismantling of the National Center for Atmospheric Research

12.30.25 Health Thought & Transformation Explores Concierge Medicine with Dr. Matt Hennings, DPT

12.23.25 Holla for Labor Introduces Victoria Kelly from Salem

12.17.25 Conservation Spotlight Shines the Light on Grand Ronde Native Plant Nursery

12.16.25 Monmouth Monthly Spotlights the Ella Curran Food Bank

12.11.25 Policy for the People Examines the Policies Behind Income Inequality

12.02.25 Salem Council Response to Community on Federal Immigration

12.04.25 Willamette Block Party Chats with Arjay Mendiola about Home Buying & Community Engagement

12.03.25 Keeping Oregon Oregon Explores the Land Use Defense Fund

12.02.25 Elephant in the Room Explores Humanity's Relationship to the Natural World

11.28.25 Holla for Labor Explores Implications of the Nov 4th Nat'l Elections

11.26.25 Salem City Council Response to Federal Immigration Enforcement in the Capital City

11.25.25 Growing New Leaders in Independence OR

11.20.25 Braver Angels Talks with Leeza Edwards, Founder of Embodied Peace

11.19.25 Conservation Spotlight Showcases the Oregon Maple Project

11.18.25 Monmouth Monthly Explores Holiday Cheer for 2025

11.17.25 Salem Police Department Plan for Safety, Trust & Excellence

11.13.25 Policy for the People Explores Data and Strategies to Address Hunger & Poverty

11.12.25 Warming Centers Seek Volunteers

11.11.25 Urban League Unpacked Highlights "Feed the Folks"

11.06.25 Willamette Block Party Explores Financial Literacy - and More! - with Jasmine Kelly-Field

11.03.25 A Salem Couple Creates A Food Pantry

11.05.25 Keeping Oregon Oregon Examines the Impact of a Proposed Cemetary on Prime Farmland

11.04.25 My Name is LaMoosh: Hear Linda Meanus' Story Growing Up in Celilo Falls

11.04.25 Elephant in the Room Explores Decline in Salmon Population

10.28.25 Fair Housing Council of Oregon: Mission & Purpose

10.24.25 Functional Nutrition for a Healthy Lifestyle

10.23.25 Holla for Labor Explores the Work of AFRAM - an African American Caucus in SEIU

10.21.25 Monmouth Monthly Explores Veterans' Services at Western OR University

10.20.25 Nov. 4th Local Election: City of Stayton's Parks & Pool Levy

10.20.25 Nov. 4th Local Election: Woodburn Charter Amendent

10.16.25 Braver Angels Explores the Work of Building Bridgers

10.15.25 Conservation Spotlight Showcases Elderberry Wisdom Farm

10.14.25 Urban League Unpacked Explores Revolving Cycle of Homelessness & the Solutions

10.09.25 Policy for the People Examines Corporate Tax Avoidance

10.07.25 Elephant in the Room Spotlight on Coffin Butte Landfill, Part 2

10.06.25 Ethics Commission Findings on Salem Mayor & Councilors on "Seriel Communications"

10.02.25 Willamette Block Party Explores Community Building with Sarah Arbuckle

09.30.25 Elephant in the Room Explores Coffin Butte Landfill - Part 1

09.25.25 Holla for Labor talks with State Rep. Travis Nelson

09.25.25 Punx in the Park 2025

09.23.25 Monmouth's Senior Center - a "Third Space"

09.17.25 Conservation Spotlight Explores Silverton's Oak Tree Preservation

09.16.25 Monmouth Monthly Explores The Wall that Heals

09.01.25 Meet AFSCME Local 2067 with Steve Hall

09.04.25 Willamette Block Party - Where Black Culture, Business & Community Come Alive

09.03.25 Keeping Oregon Oregon Explores Farm & Forest Land Preservation

09.11.25 Policy for the People Explores the Fight for Better Pay & Rights for Rideshare Drivers

09.09.2025 Urban League Unpacked Explores Workforce Development Opportunities

08.28.25 Holla Reflects on the Power of Organized Labor with Graham Trainor, OR AFL-CIO

08.26.25 Expungement Clinic in Marion County

08.21.25 Braver Angels Explores How "Reds" and "Blues" Alienate Each Other

08.20.25 Conservation Spotlight Explores the Cultural Harvest Collective & BIPOC Farmers Co-Op

08.19.25 Monmouth Monthly Talks Trash with Brandt Sanitary Service

08.15.25 Addressing Homelessness in a Changing Political Landscape

08.07.25 Radio Poder Serving the Latinx Community

08.06.25 Keeping Oregon Oregon Examines Land Use Law Bills from the 2025 Legislative Session

08.05.25 Elephant in the Room Gets Update on Salem Climate Action Plan

08.01.25 Inside the Legislature w/Rep. Tom Andersen

07.31.25 Fitness & Health for Aging Populations

07.30.25 AI: Global Solution for the Dementia Crisis

07.29.25 Helping Hands: Serving Salem Residents for Almost 60 Years

07.24.25 Holla Explores How to Amplify Women's Voices

07.17.25 An Update on Braver Angels' Oregon Rural Urban Project

07.15.25 Monmouth Monthly Explores the Smith Fine Arts Series

07.16.25 Conservation Spotlight on Sonnen Farms in Aurora Oregon

07.10.25 Policy for the People Explores Impact on Oregonians of Federal Reconciliation Budget Bill

07.08.25 "Urban League Unpacked" Explores the History & Current Day Work of the Urban League

07.04.25 End of Legislative Session Recap with Rep. Tom Andersen

07.03.25 Declaration of Resistance & Renewal

07.03.25 The Canby Center Offers Dignity & Learning

07.02.25 Keeping Oregon Oregon Reviews Land Use Planning Goals

07.01.25 Elephant in the Room Talks Lawsuits with Our Children's Trust

06.26.25 Salem City Council Response to Community on Avelo Airlines

06.26.25 Holla for Labor Explores Sickle Cell & Importance of Blood Donations

06.19.25 Braver Angels explores Conflict Resilient Communities

06.18.25 Conservation Spotlight Explores Invasive Species & How to Manage Them

06.17.25 Monmouth Monthly Talks with Ed Propost, Music Teacher & Musician

06.12.25 P4P: State Revenue Impacts from Federal Budget Bill

06.12.25 Juneteenth 2025 in Salem OR

06.10.25 In Freedom's Footsteps: a community history walk for Juneteenth

06.06.25 Legislative Update with State Rep. Tom Andersen

06.05.25 Salem Health and Robotics

06.03.25 Elephant in the Room & Willamette River Preservation Trust

05.22.25 Holla for Labor Talks with Graham Trainor, Oregon AFL-CIO, on Current Labor Issues

05.21.25 What's Happening with Salem's "Safe Parking" Program?

05.21.25 Conservation Spotlight: Meet the Farmer - Steenson Hazelnut Orchard

05.20.25 Monmouth Monthly Explores Public Works Projects in Monmouth OR

05.16.25 Community Action Agency Impact in Marion & Polk Counties

05.15.25 Braver Angels: Zach Elwood Explores How Contempt Destroys Democracy

05.07.25 Keeping Oregon Oregon Explores Legislation on Agriculture & Land Use Laws

05.06.25 Elephant in the Room Explores Impact of Federal Initiatives on the Climate

05.04.25 Local Elections: Salem Keizer School Board Candidates - Zones 1 & 3

05.02.25 State Rep. Tom Andersen with a Legislative Update

05.01.25 Local Election: Salem Keizer School Board Candidates - Zones 5 & 7

05.01.25 State of Labor with Don McIntosh, NW Labor Press

04.30.25 Salem City Council Candidates - Ward 6

04.29.25 Election: Polk County Fair Grounds Levy

04.29.25 Election: Dallas Police Dept. Bond

04.24.25 Holla for Labor Explores Worker Engagement in the Workplace

Braver Angels Talks with Miles: The Nomadic Centrist

04.16.25 Conservation Spotlight Explores the Work of the Luckiamute Watershed Council

04.15.25 Monmouth Monthly Celebrates City Volunteers

04.10.25 Policy for the People Explores the Trump Budget Blueprint

04.08.25 Sable House in Dallas Oregon Serves Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence

04.04.25 State Rep. Tom Andersen with Legislative Update

04.03.25 Qingming Festival & Salem's Chinese History

04.02.25 An Update on Court Appointed State Advocate Program (CASA)

04.02.25 Keeping Oregon Oregon on Loss of Farmland & Health of Agriculture

04.01.25 Elephant in the Room Explores Legislation for Climate Resiliency

03.27.25 Holla Celebrates Women in Labor

03.26.25 Meet Ashley Carson Cottingham, Exec Dir of Center for Hope & Safety

03.26.25 Reproductive Health Care in the Mid Willamette Valley

03.25.25 A Primer on Salem's "Livability Levy" with the Coalition Leading the Campaign

03.21.25 Meet Salem's New Fire Chief - Dave Gerboth

03.19.25 Agricultural Workforce Labor Standards Board

03.19.25 Conservation Spotlight: Meet the Farmer - Nottinghamshire Farms

03.18.25 Exploring Budget Challenges in the City of Independence

03.18.25 Monmouth Monthly Explores the Monmouth Business Association

03.13.25 Policy for the People Explores Wage Boards for Farmworkers

03.07.25 Legislative Update with Rep. Tom Andersen (House Dist 19)

03.05.25 Keeping Oregon Oregon Explores Legislation Affecting Agriculture

03.04.25 Elephant in the Room Explores Ecumenical Earth Summit 2025

02.27.25 Holla for Labor Explores Transforming Unions for the Future

02.26.25 Federal Budget Implications for Reproductive Health Care

02.25.25 Salem Public Library Services & Programs

02.20.25 Braver Angels & Citizens Commission on Immigration

02.19.25 Salem Health and the Use of Virtual Nursing

02.19.25 Conservation Spotlight Explores Rogue Farm Corps

02.18.25 Monmouth Monthly Explores Western Oregon University

02.14.25 Salem Keizer NAACP on DEI & Black History Month

02.14.25 Oregon's Sanctuary Law

02.13.25 Policy for the People Explores Tax Filing Assistance

02.11.25 Meet Independence Police Chief Tino Banuelos

02.06.25 How Partnership for Safety & Justice Supports People in the Criminal Justice System

02.05.25 Keeping Oregon Oregon Explores Legislation Affecting Land Use Laws

02.04.25 Town Hall Excerpts with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkely and Congresswoman Andrea Salinas

02.04.25 Elephant in the Room Explores "Forever Chemicals" (PFAS)

02.03.25 Update with State Rep. Tom Andersen

01.30.25 Salem Police Dept: Strategic Plan Update

01.29.25 Campaign for the Public Interest

01.29.25 Salem Reads: Why Didn't You Tell Me?

01.28.25 Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette

01.23.25 Update on Salem Livability Operations Levy

01.23.25 Holla for Labor Explores Why People Become Active in Unions

01.21.25 Monmouth Monthly Explores Monmouth Power & Light

01.16.25 Salem Mayor Julie Hoy Takes the Gavel

01.15.25 Conservation Spotlight Explores Water & Pesticides in Agricultural Conservation

01.14.25 Chris Hoy & Virginia Stapleton Reflect on Salem

01.13.25 Health Care for All Oregon (OHCA) Explores Health Care Policies

01.09.25 Age Discrimination Harms Many of Oregon’s Older Workers

01.06.25 Conversation with State Rep. Tom Andersen

01.07.25 Oregon Coalition for an Environmental Rights Amendment (OCERA)

01.02.25 Restorative Justice Through the Eyes of Lived Experience

12.30.24 Paul Tigan New Councilor for City of Salem

12.30.24 Shane Matthews New City Councilor for City of Salem

12.30.24 Dr. Irvin Brown New Councilor for City of Salem

12.19.24 Braver Angels Examines the Rural Urban Divide

12.18.24 Conservation Spotlight Examines Supporting Owners of Woodlands

12.17.24 Monmouth Monthly: City in Review and Going Forward

Policy for the People on Benefits of Guaranteed Income

Keeping Oregon Oregon Talks with 1000 Friends of Oregon and the 2025 Legislative Session

Holla Talks with Christine Macline, Coalition of Black Trade Unionist Member in Candada

Braver Angels' Salem Alliance

Conservation Spotlight Explores the Santiam Watershed Council

Policy for the People Examines the Challenges of the Bureau of Labor & Industries

Update from Church At The Park

Keeping Oregon Oregon Explores the Challenges of Maintaining Farmland

Elephant in the Room Explores New Climate Action Group in Monmouth-Independence

Holla for Labor Celebrates the Life of William "Bill" Lucy, Co-Founder CBTU

BM 117 - Rank Choice Voting: Explained, Supported, Opposed

Election Integrity: A Proposal by Braver Angels

Conservation Spotlight Talks with Oregon Agricultural Trust

Monmouth Monthly Explores the Smith Fine Arts Series

Policy for the People Explores the Impact of NOT Taxing Tips

Chemeketa 2024 Bond Levy Campaign

Candidate Conversation: Steve Warden, Candidate for Polk County Sheriff

Candidate Conversation: Mark Garton, Candidate for Polk County Sheriff

Candidate Conversation with Polk County Treasurer Candidates: Steve Milligan & Chris Patoine

Candidate Conversation: Jason Ridgeway, Candidate for Monmouth City Council

Candidate Conversation: Frank Morris, Candidate for Monmouth City Council

Candidate Conversation: Ned Kenney, Candidate for Monmouth City Council

Candidate Conversation: Carol McKiel, Candidate for Monmouth City Council

Candidate Conversation: John Oberst, Candidate for Monmouth City Council

Candidate Conversation: Lore Christopher, Candidate for Mayor of Keizer

Candidate Conversation: Cathy Clark, Candidate for Mayor of Keizer

Candidate Conversation: Marc Senyk, City Council Candidate for Independence

Candidate Conversation: Evan Sorce, Candidate for City Council in Independence

Candidate Conversation: Dana Sharman, Candidate for City Council in Independence

Candidate Conversation: Kathy Martin-Willis, Candidate for City Council in Independence

Candidate Conversation: Kate Schwarzler, Candidate for Mayor of Independence

Candidate Conversation: Troy Hazelton, City Council Candidate in Dallas OR

Candidate Conversation: Anthony Blosser, City Council Candidate in Dallas OR

Candidate Conversation: Kirsten Collins, City Council Candidate in Dallas OR

Candidate Conversation: Carlos Barrientos, City Council Candidate in Dallas OR

Candidate Conversation: Nancy Adams, Candidate for Mayor of Dallas OR

Candidate Conversation: Stephen Sims, City Council in Stayton

Candidate Conversation: Jason Freilinger, Candidate for Mayor of Silverton

Symbiotic Relationship Between White Oaks and Bird Health

Salem's Revenue Task Force - Closer to Recommendations

Keeping Oregon Oregon Explores a Solar Farm Controversy in Linn County Oregon

Elephant in the Room Celebrates 350 Salem

Sen. Deb Patterson on Healthcare Corporatization & Pricing and Planning for a Multi-Service Center

Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Oregon

Exploring the Salem Sleep Clinic with Dr. Thye Schuyler

Voices of People Who are Homeless

Holla for Labor Explores the African Youth Community Organization

Conservation Spotlights Showcases Salem Harvest

Grants Pass V. Johnson - Ramifications for Responding to Homelessness

Policy for the People Explores the Economic Benefits of Immigration.

ASK-ESP's Response to Proposed Salem Keizer Public Schools Budget

Local Elections Matter! Meet Lyle Mordhorst - Candidate for Polk County Commission

Local Elections Matter! Meet Roxanne Beltz, Candidate for Polk County Commission

Elephant in the Room Explores Emergency Preparedness

Local Elections Matter! What Does the County Assessor Do?

Local Elections Matter! Marion County Clerk Candidate: Bill Burgess

Local Elections Matter! Marion County Clerk Candidate: Jo Anne Lepley

Local Elections Matter! Marion County Clerk Candidate: Anna Munson

Keeping Oregon Oregon with Update on No. Plains UGB Controversy

Local Elections Matter! Meet Judicial Candidates for Marion County Circuit Court

Local Elections Matter! Salem Ward 7 City Council: Vanessa Nordyke

Local Elections Matter! Salem Ward 5 City Council: Michael Hoselton

Local Elections Matter! Salem Ward 5 City Council: Irvin Brown

Behind the Business Visits Brew Coffee & Tap House

Local Elections Matter! Salem Ward 3 City Council: Nathan Soltz

Local Elections Matter! Salem Ward 3 City Council: Shane Matthews

Local Elections Matter! Salem Ward 1 City Council: Celine Coleman

Local Elections Matter! Salem Ward 1 City Council: Paul Tigan

Conservation Spotlight on Salem's Nature Challenge

Monmouth Monthly Explores Trash and Recycling with Brandt Sanitary Service

Integrity of Elections in Marion County

The Job of a City Councilor in Salem

Policy for the People talks Kicker and IRS Staffing

Invisible People Explores Simonka Place

Salem Revenue Task Force Update

Thoughts and Gifts Ensures Everyone's Birthday is Celebrated

Keeping Oregon Oregon Recaps Legislative Session with 1000 Friends of Oregon

Elephant in the Room Talks with Zena Forest Products

2024 Legislative Session Recap with Rep. Tom Andersen

Meet Salem's New Deputy Chief Debbie Aguilar

Child Abuse Awareness: Car Parade

Behind the Business Explores MaMere's Guest House in Monmouth OR

Conservation Spotlight Shines the Light on Beavers

Meet Salem's New City Librarian: Bridget Esqueda

Monmouth Monthly Talks with Lucky Crow

Policy for the People on Legislation: Debt Collection and Childcare

Homelessness in Marion & Polk Counties: Spring 2024 Update

Keeping Oregon Oregon Explores How One Community is Fighting to Keep Its Prime Farm Land

Elephant in the Room Explores the Current Status of Our Changing Climate

Cities Budget Challenges: Keizer Oregon

Salem Health Talks on Heart Health

Behind the Business Talks with Make It Known Media

City Budget Challenges: Stayton Oregon

Holla for Labor Showcases CBTU Under 40

Conservation Spotlight Meets Todd Anderson

Monmouth Monthly Explores "Love Local"

Salem Public Library Reduces Hours & Services

DevNW Creates Hope for Home Ownership

Cities' Budget Challenges: Monmouth - Independence Oregon

Keeping Oregon Oregon Talks with a Sheep Farmer

Elephant in the Room on Forest Policy

U.S. Rep Andrea Salinas on Oregon's Housing Crisis

City Budget Challenges: Dallas Oregon