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Episode 76
The four candidates for Congressional District 4 answered questions during a forum cosponsored by the League of Women Voters of Lane County, Springfi…
3 years, 10 months ago
Measure 114: Does Oregon Need More Gun Control Laws?
Episode 75
This fall, Oregon voters will decide whether or not to add the gun control laws as proposed in Initiative 114. In this episode of the podcast of the …
3 years, 11 months ago
Should Lane County Be Renamed?
Episode 74
Lane County is named for Oregon's first territorial governor, Joseph Lane. However, the county was the home of the Kalapuya people for 16,000 years. …
3 years, 11 months ago
West Lane County Commissioner
Episode 73
In this September 2022 program, we hear from West Lane County commissioner candidate Dawn Lesley. Unfortunately, her opponent in the general election…
3 years, 11 months ago
Not Your Grandparents’ Election: Oregon Politics
Episode 72
What's coming in Oregon's 2022 general election? Speaker Rick Metsger, a political veteran, gives us his best guesses about what could be the statewi…
3 years, 11 months ago
Remove the Dams?
Episode 71
Should three dams on the lower Snake River be removed to help salmon survive? The Northwest dam system generates 40% of America's hydropower; convers…
4 years, 1 month ago
Health Care Mergers and Medicine
Episode 70
In 2021,Oregon legislators passed a law requiring oversight of certain hospital mergers and acquisitions. What will this oversight mean for Oregonian…
4 years, 1 month ago
The Future of Community Colleges
Episode 69
Community colleges have a vital role in educating residents, but that role has been evolving. Dr. Margaret Hamilton, retiring president of Lane Commu…
4 years, 1 month ago
Can Local Newspapers Be Saved?
Episode 68
Newspapers are struggling for readership and profitability. Yet, Americans have entrusted journalism with a role in holding government accountable an…
4 years, 1 month ago
The Magic of TrackTown USA
Episode 67
Eugene, Oregon is nicknamed Track Town USA because of its many running and field events. The town honors the legacy of Steve Prefontaine, past and pr…
4 years, 2 months ago