Best Newberg News Podcasts (2024)

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Preserving, Presenting, and Promoting Newberg's History - with Newberg Area Historical Society 48:17

8d ago48:17

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Send us a text In this episode, Britta Mansfield shares the importance of preserving, presenting, and promoting history with the Newberg Area Historical Society (NAHS). We also discuss some fun and interesting stories about Newberg, talk about her book, Newberg (Past and Present), and dive into many other related topics. To learn more about Newberg…

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Celebrating 60 Years of Success - with A-dec 52:41

24d ago52:41

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Send us a text A-dec has long been a major pillar of Newberg's community. In this episode, A-dec's CEO, Marv Nelson, and Head of Communications, Jordan Beanblossom share how A-dec became what it is today, the impact it has had on Newberg and the dental industry, what you can learn from the A-dec way, and some exciting new plans for the future. This…

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Why Treating Each Other Well Matters Now More Than Ever - with Professor Phil Smith 1:08:06

1M ago1:08:06

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Send us a text In this episode, George Fox University professor Phil Smith shares the importance of having a solid ethical framework and treating each other with honesty, kindness and respect. Phil has taught ethics and philosophy for over 40 years and has written several books on virtues and ethics. He currently teaches part-time at George Fox Uni…

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Building Safe, Decent, and Affordable Homes - with Habitat for Humanity 44:05

2M ago44:05

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Send us a text In this episode, Shannon Selah, Executive Director of Newberg's Habitat for Humanity shares how this organization works to provide affordable housing to Newberg. She also shares how Habitat for Humanity works, how they go through the difficult process of selecting families for the building program, and why the work is so important. W…

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Investing in Newberg's Future - with Embold Credit Union 38:37

2M ago38:37

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Send us a text When Embold Credit Union came to Newberg at the end of 2023, they immediately began finding ways to get involved, contribute to local nonprofits, and support the community. In this episode, CEO Aaron Goff shares why he believes investing in communities is so important. He also shares Embold's origin story, how credit unions differ fr…

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Keeping Children Safe and Families Together - with Safe Families for Children 55:37

3M ago55:37

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Send us a text Safe Families for Children hosts vulnerable children and creates extended family-like support for families through a community of devoted volunteers who are motivated by compassion to keep children safe and families together. -Safe Families Mission Statement In this episode Deana Vanden Hoek, a Family Coach Supervisor with Safe Famil…

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DCI's Story of Resilience and Tenacity - with Tim Murphy 47:27

3M ago47:27

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Send us a text In April 2022, a fire destroyed one of DCI's main parts and assembly buildings. As one of the largest dental equipment suppliers in the world—and one of Newberg's largest employers—the results could have been catastrophic. But instead, what happened was nothing short of a miracle. In this episode, Senior Vice President Tim Murphy sha…

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An Honest Conversation About Foster Care - with REACH Northwest 58:37

4M ago58:37

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Send us a text REACH Northwest "mobilizes community to support & equip children and families impacted by foster care with programs, resources, and tools to help them thrive." In this episode, Executive Director Shirley Turner shares the importance of coming together as a community to support foster families. She also shares the story of how REACH N…

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Providing Excellent Healthcare in a Changing World - with Providence Newberg 1:04:30

5M ago1:04:30

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore how the Providence Newberg Medical Center and the Providence Newberg Health Foundation work together to provide excellent healthcare for the Newberg Community. Dr. Amy Schmitt, Chief Medical Officer and Interim CEO at Providence Newberg Medical Center, and Doug Cain, Executive Director of the Providence Ne…

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How Ewing Young Changed Oregon’s History - with Doug Root 1:22:15

5M ago1:22:15

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Send us a text Ewing Young played an instrumental role in Oregon's—and specifically Newberg's—formation. In this episode, Doug Root, co-founder of Ewing Young Distillery in Newberg, shares Ewing Young's family history and the story of how he came to Oregon. In this fascinating and engaging story, you'll learn how Ewing Young time and again used his…

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Why Newberg is Oregon Wine Country's Premier Tourist Destination - with Taste Newberg 45:05

5M ago45:05

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Send us a text In this episode, Leigh Jensen, Executive Director of Taste Newberg, shares what makes Newberg such a great spot to visit. Taste Newberg is Newberg’s Destination Marketing Organization, and it helps use tourists' dollars to benefit our town. In this episode you'll learn about the role of Taste Newberg, how it benefits the community, a…

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Reaching Young People Where They Are At - with Young Life 52:31

6M ago52:31

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Send us a text In this episode, Young Life Area Director Michael Rilee shares how Young Life reaches young people where they are at and helps them grow in their relationship with Jesus. Michael also shares about the unique challenges of being a Christian organization that reaches young people who often don't share the same beliefs. To learn more ab…

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There's No Shame in Asking - with Newberg Buy Nothing 44:45

6M ago44:45

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Send us a text In this episode, Winter Skyberg shares about the Buy Nothing groups in Newberg. The Buy Nothing project is a way for people to give and receive, share, lend, and express gratitude through the "gift economy", where true wealth is the web of connections formed between people who are real-life neighbors. At first, Buy Nothing may look l…

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The Story of Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center - with Stefanny Caballero 56:18

7M ago56:18

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Send us a text In this episode, Stefanny Caballero, Executive Director of the Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation, will share the story of Virginia Garcia. We will also learn about how the health center got started, who it serves, and the critical role it plays in our community. Stefanny will also share about an upcoming expansion that will allow t…

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The Austin Family Legacy - with Ken Austin III and Loni Parrish 1:24:56

7M ago1:24:56

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Send us a text In this episode, Ken Austin III and Loni Parrish share the story of their parents, Ken and Joan Austin. Ken and Joan founded the dental equipment company A-dec, which is now the largest employer in Yamhill County, and were also behind the Allison Inn and Spa, which is now the number one hotel in Oregon. Ken and Joan were also well kn…

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The Story of Provoking Hope - with Diane Reynolds 51:54

8M ago51:54

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Send us a text In this episode, Diane Reynolds shares the origin story of Provoking Hope, an organization that Diane founded in Yamhill County that helps individuals and families dealing with addiction through peer-based support and mentors. You’ll also learn how Diane’s life and career took some unexpected turns that led her to where she is today,…

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We Are Each Other’s Business - with Tiquette Bramlett 1:00:48

8M ago1:00:48

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Send us a text In this episode, Tiquette Bramlett shares her philosophy about how to be a good neighbor and friend. She also shares her story of moving to Oregon and how she came to be the first black woman hired to run a winery in the country. Tiquette has numerous accomplishments and awards, including making USA Today’s list of Women of the Year …

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When will be the next red wave in Oregon? | EP 140 56:41

9M ago56:41

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Republican political strategist Bryan Iverson has over two decades of experience in media and politics. In this episode he joins Reagan to talk about what makes a good candidate as well as some of teh challenges republican candidates face in Oregon as well as teh obstacles that revolve around recruiting new candidate to the party. For more informat…

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A Legacy of Serving - with The Joyful Roberts Group 45:09

9M ago45:09

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Send us a text In this episode, Daniel is joined by his parents as they discuss the origins of The Giving Town Podcast and The Joyful Roberts Group. They also talk about serving Newberg as a family, what it’s like working with family, what makes Newberg so special, and the importance of taking initiative. Daniel and his parents, John and Karen Robe…

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A different way of thinking about governance, with Daniel Kemmis | EP 139 39:47

9M ago39:47

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Daniel Kemmis is a giant figure in the politics of the American West. A former Speaker of the Montana House of Representatives and twice-elected Mayor of Missoula, Kemmis is also an author and political theorist. President Bill Clinton awarded him the Charles Frankel Prize for "outstanding contribution to the field of the humanities," and he also o…

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Making Housing, Childcare, and Business More Affordable - with Newberg City Manager Will Worthey 55:47

9M ago55:47

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Send us a text In this episode, we’ll be covering what’s happened since Will was last on the podcast, the city council’s yearly goals, the city’s goal to reduce debt, and most importantly how new changes in the city's System Development Charges (SDCs) will allow for more affordable housing, more business, and more childcare in Newberg. We also disc…

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Olivia Clark brings an impressive resume to the PDX Council race | EP 138 41:48

10M ago41:48

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Olivia Clark has worked in state, local, and regional politics and policy for decades, including stints working with cities, DEQ, the Kitzhaber Administration, and TriMet. In this episode, she reflects on how her previous work will inform her approach as a Portland City Councilor. We discuss her work for Gov. Kitzhaber, the challenges she navigated…

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How does civility foster healthier politics? | EP 137 Part 2 35:58

10M ago35:58

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In the second half of this conversation with George Fox's Civility project, the Oregon Bridge is doing a deep dive on what civility means in the context of politics and how creating a more civil political environment can lead to more productive bipartisan policy and discourse. A huge thank you to George Fox for inviting the Oregon Bridge out to be …

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Supporting Those Who Support Us - with the Newberg-Dundee Police Foundation 35:40

10M ago35:40

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Send us a text The Newberg-Dundee Police Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to aiding the Newberg-Dundee Police Department. In this episode, Jim Wheaton, current president of the Newberg-Dundee police Foundation shares how the Foundation supports the police department and ultimately helps Newberg and Dundee be safer cities to live in…

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The tables have turned. Ben & Reagan reflect on the Oregon Bridge with Ron Mock | EP 136 Part 1 40:48

10M ago40:48

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In this special two part episode, recent guest Ron Mock returns to the Oregon Bridge but this time Ben and Reagan are the interviewees. In this first half of the conversation, the team unpacks the history, thesis and origin of the Oregon Bridge Podcast, how that has evolved over time, and also the role that the podcast plays in both Ben and Reagan'…

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What happened in Newberg? | EP 135 1:00:45

10M ago1:00:45

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Ron Mock is Director of the George Fox University Civility Project and Professor Emeritus of Politics and Peace Studies. He is also a former Newberg School Board Member, serving for nearly. His loss in 2021 triggered a conservative board majority that made international headlines for attempting to ban pride flags and BLM symbols--and ultimately for…

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The Story of ARE Manufacturing and Tiger Manufacturing - with Alvin Elbert 47:12

10M ago47:12

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Send us a text For over 40 years, Alvin Elbert has been serving the Newberg community with ARE Manufacturing. Alvin was also instrumental in the creation and development of Tiger Manufacturing, a manufacturing business at Newberg High School that is run by students at NHS. Alvin continues to pour into these students and the community, though most o…

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Tony Morse is the ”recovery candidate” for Portland City Council 54:36

11M ago54:36

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Tony Morse is a candidate for Portland City Council's District 4 (the west side and a small slice of inner east Portland). Tony is an attorney by training and has worked in real estate and political organizing. He describes himself as "center left" and willing to work those who disagree with him to get things done. In this episode, we talk about To…

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Metro Councilor Christine Lewis on housing, climate, and transportation | EP 133 54:17

11M ago54:17

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Metro Councilor Christine Lewis has had an extensive career in Oregon politics. A Portland Business Journal "40 Under 40" honoree, she graduated from Reed College and quickly entered the world of political organizing. She has worked as campaign manager for former Senate President Peter Courtney, former State Rep. and Multnomah County Commissioner J…

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The Role of Quality, Affordable Education in a Changing World - with PCC Newberg 45:30

11M ago45:30

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Send us a text Alfredo Moreno, Community Relations Manager at PCC shares how after being open for about a year after the COVID-19 pandemic, PCC is looking to expand its enrollment, get community feedback, and once again become a thriving center of affordable education in Newberg. We also discuss the history of PCC, its role in our community, what r…

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Phil Keisling on Tom McCall, Vera Katz, and vote-by-mail | EP 132 1:02:31

11M ago1:02:31

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Former legislator and Secretary of State Phil Keisling has had a truly remarkable career in Oregon politics. Prior to his own tenure in elected office, he worked on the campaign of Gov. Tom McCall (McCall's third and only unsuccessful attempt) and for then-Speaker Vera Katz. Elected to the legislature in 1988 after a career in journalism, Gov. Barb…

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Who we can expect to see in the 2024 Oregon election cycle | EP 131 30:37

11M ago30:37

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The 2024 election cycle is already heating up in Oregon even at this early stage! In this episode Ben and Reagan discuss what candidates will be expected to contend, as well as which candidates have already declared and began fundraising campaigns for some of Oregon's open seats in office.By Alex Titus, Ben Bowman, & Reagan Knopp

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A Legacy of Success: Water Polo, Parks, and Rotary - with Jim McMaster 51:25

11M ago51:25

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Send us a text Whether you know Jim McMaster as the water polo coach who won dozens of state championships, the CPRD parks supervisor who successfully implemented multiple parks and projects around Newberg, or as an active Rotarian, Jim is a beloved and well-known figure in our community. In this episode, Jim shares what led to his success in water…

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Why Eric Zimmerman is betting on Portland | EP 130 47:29

11M ago47:29

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Eric Zimmerman is a chief of staff for a Multnomah County Commissioner and a Major in the Oregon National Guard. Previously, he worked as a senior advisor to the Mayor of Portland and as an assistant city manager. He's also thinking about running for Portland City Council. In this episode, we cover Eric's background in the military, his experience …

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Christine Drazan is looking for a new direction for Oregon | EP 129 24:11

12M ago24:11

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Former republican minority leader Christine Drazan rejoins the podcast over 100 episodes later to reflect on Oregon's political leadership throughout the pandemic and present her framework for rebuilding what she calls Oregon's broken systems, through an organization called A New Direction, a 501c4 non-profit organization dedicated to connecting Or…

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Building a Strong Business Community - with Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce 40:25

12M ago40:25

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Send us a text In this episode, Executive Director of the Chehealm Valley Chamber of Commerce (CVCC), Scott Parker, shares how our Chamber of Commerce supports our community. In this episode, you will learn: The role CVCC plays in our community What Scott has learned since he started in this role Exciting new announcements How CVCC can help your bu…

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The chair of the Oregon GOP on how Republicans can win | EP 128 21:14

12M ago21:14

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Justin Hwang is a Korean immigrant and small business owner. He’s been chairman of the Oregon Republican Party since 2022 and was previously a candidate for state representative and state senate. He talks about the challenges Republicans are facing in Oregon and where he sees the opportunities for Republicans to hold and make additional gains. http…

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Decoding Oregon’s swing county with Adam Marl | EP 127 48:26

1y ago48:26

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Adam Marl is the City Commission President for Oregon City. He was worked for numerous Republican candidates and elected officials. He serves in the most politically complex of the three major Portland metro counties: Clackamas. Marl is the youngest, as well as fist Asian person, to serve on the city commission. As someone who identifies as an Evan…

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A Place to Find Healing and Peace - with Newberg Peace Garden 35:31

1y ago35:31

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Send us a text In this episode, Chris Murphy and Ciaran Hynes share how the Newberg Peace Garden provides a space for peace and healing for Newberg's community. In this episode, you will learn: The vision behind the Newberg Peace Garden and how the idea started How Newberg Peace Garden is designed to facilitate a peaceful environment Why this work …

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A Once-in-a-Decade Opportunity to Share Your Voice! New Partnership with OVBC | EP 126 36:17

1y ago36:17

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Returning to the podcast is Amaury Vogel. Amaury is the Associate Executive Director of the the Oregon Values & Beliefs Center (OVBC). OVBC is an innovative organization that provides public opinion research for free to policymakers, news organizations, and the general public. In this episode we talk about how polling works (and why sometimes it do…

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Producing our way out of the housing crisis with Jodi Hack | EP 125 34:58

1y ago34:58

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Oregon is grappling with a severe housing crisis. Recent data reveals that the median selling price of homes in Oregon is hovering around the $500,000 mark. In swiftly growing cities like Bend, this figure climbs even higher due to significantly constrained housing availability. Governor Tina Kotek has set an ambitious target of constructing 36,000…

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A Conversation with Newberg’s Mayor - with Bill Rosacker 53:10

1y ago53:10

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Send us a text In this episode, Newberg Mayor Bill Rosacker shares about his childhood growing up in Newberg, what it was like running for mayor, and several things that he and the city council are working to accomplish in Newberg. We also discussed SDCs, the cost of doing business in Newberg, the old paper mill, United as Neighbors, and homelessne…

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Kathleen Stuart on winning campaigns and public official compensation | EP 124 47:02

1y ago47:02

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Kathleen Stuart has held many of the top jobs in the Oregon Democratic campaign world--deputy director for the Senate Democratic Leadership Fund, Executive Director for FuturePAC, and head of the Democratic coordinated campaign effort in 2018 (where Gov. Kate Brown won by 6 points). She now owns her own firm, Stuart Collective, and was recently sel…

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Freshmen legislators on being a mom and winning swing seats | EP 123 41:45

1y ago41:45

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Rep. Annessa Hartman (D-Gladstone) and Rep. Emerson Levy (D-Bend) are freshmen legislators first elected in 2022. They represent two swing districts (sometimes called “purple” seats) — Hartman in Clackamas County and Levy in Central Oregon (you can listen to our interview with then-candidate Levy here). They are also both relatively young legislato…

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How Yamhill Enrichment Society (YES) is Transforming the Lives of Children - with Susan Sokol Blosser 40:37

1y ago40:37

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Send us a text In this episode, Susan Sokol Blosser shares about her experience in the wine industry as one of the early pioneers and how that ultimately led to her founding Yamhill Enrichment Society (YES). Yamhill Enrichment Society's mission is to transform the lives of Yamhill County children through literacy and music enrichment without regard…

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Charles Lehman On Portland’s Drug Crisis | EP 122 59:12

1y ago59:12

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Charles Lehamn is a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, a prominent center-right think tank that focuses on urban and city-related issues. The organization gained prominence in the 1980s and 1990s for brainstorming the "broken windows" theory and creating the policy blueprint for Republican New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani. Charles recently took …

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What Oregon leaders can learn about battling corruption from the Truman Committee, with Steve Drummond | EP 121 55:44

1y ago55:44

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The Watchdog, a brilliant book by NPR senior editor Steve Drummond covering the Truman Committee's oversight of the defense buildup and war production effort of World War II, begins in Portland, Oregon. The book chronicles Harry S. Truman before he became president--his development from a junior senator from Missouri without much power, recognition…

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Empowering Women and Girls to Live Their Dreams - with Soroptimist International of Chehalem Valley 52:58

1y ago52:58

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Send us a text While some people may believe that women have the same opportunities as men and that women and men now are on an even playing field in society, the unfortunate reality is that we still have a ways to go. Women, especially single mothers and women heads of households still face an uphill battle that we’ll be talking about during this …

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John Frohnmayer on polarization, ethics, and why third party candidates fail | EP 120 54:02

1y ago54:02

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John Frohnmayer served as the fifth chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1989. He has held numerous civic leadership roles and briefly ran as an Independent candidate for the United States Senate in 2008 (the election where Jeff Merkley defeated incumbent Senator Gordon Smith). Frohnmayer…

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Will Lathrop is the first Republican candidate to declare for Oregon’s Attorney General race | EP 119 26:27

1y ago26:27

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Will Lathrop is running for the position of Oregon's Attorney General. In this episode Reagan and Will discuss his top priorities as a candidate as well as his perspective on some of Oregon's most hot button issues including Measure 110, Measure 11, and non-unanimous jury verdicts. Lathrop has an extensive background as a prosecutor and believes th…

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