Best Newberg News Podcasts (2024)

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

10d ago52:31

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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 about Young Life,…

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Episode 110 - Mushrooms with Lyndzee Rhine 1:02:13

21d ago1:02:13

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Lyndzee Rhine drops some mushroom knowledge on us and discusses what is hot in the mycelial world. Pick up some hot tips on where to find them in the woods and understand what makes them pop! The pocket guide we used: https://gpnc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/GPNC-Mushrooms.FINAL_.pdf Check out Lyndzee discussing mushrooms with pictures! https://…

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

24d ago44:45

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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 like another buy…

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Episode 109 - State of the Kansas Turkey 1:25:55

1M ago1:25:55

1:25:55

Kent Fricke, the Small Game Coordinator for KDWP, gives us an update on all things Turkeys in the state of Kansas.

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

1M ago56:18

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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 the health cente…

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Episode 108- Kansas Forest Service 1:32:53

2M ago1:32:53

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Today we sit down with Chris Mullins from Kansas Forest Service to discuss the variety of services offered by KSFS and much more. Enjoy! Kansas Forest Service

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

2M ago1:24:56

1:24:56

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 known for their m…

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02/23/24 UPDATE - ACTION ALERT Contact Legislators Part 2 - Feb 22nd, 2024 59:18

2M ago59:18

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02/23/2024 UPDATE - HB 2671 & HB 2672 ARE DEAD. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS REGARDING HB 2582 & SB 347. Another short episode detailing 4 bills that are currently alive in legislation that would be bad for the Kansas Outdoors. Tune in to learn more about these and reach out to your legislator to oppose these bills! BHA Blog Post Discussing the …

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

2M ago51:54

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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, how Provoking …

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Episode 106 - Kansas Legislation & Bills 101 2:23:59

2M ago2:23:59

2:23:59

Important Episode for Kansas Outdoors! Marshal, Kurt, and Kyle sit down with Sean Miller, a Kansas Legislative Lobbyist to discuss how legislative bills work their way through the Kansas legislative system and what bills outdoorsmen and women need to be paying attention to in Kansas. We found this very informative and hope you do too! Please contac…

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ACTION ALERT- Contact Legislators 2_8_2024 16:18

3M ago16:18

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There are 2 bills in the KS Legislature that need your immediate attention, and another with a hearing scheduled for Feb 16th. Contact your legislators at the links below and lets get these bills killed! SB 347 - Contact your legislator HERE HB 2671 Contact your legislator HERE House Bill 2671 - $25 Nonresident Hunting License Senate Bill 347 - Sen…

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

3M ago1:00:48

1:00:48

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 in 2023, being …

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

3M 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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Episode 104- Hal Herring 1:43:44

3M ago1:43:44

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Today we are joined by well known writer, conservationist, and host of the BHA "Podcast and Blast", Hal Herring. Hal is a wealth of knowledge, especially in regards to public lands. KS Find Your Legislator SB 105- Jewell Co Land Purchase HB 2079- Deer Season and Deer Tags BHA Podcast and Blast "What are We Doing to Our Public Lands and Waters" Hal …

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

3M ago45:09

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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 Roberts, work toget…

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

4M 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

4M ago55:47

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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 discuss in-depth ho…

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Episode 103- Randy Newberg 1:49:51

4M ago1:49:51

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On this episode we have the honor of sitting down with well-known hunter and conservationist Randy Newberg. We cover a wide range of topics, but primarily we focus on legislative issues that we face as hunters and anglers here in Kansas. We hope this episode motivates our listeners to get involved and stay engaged with the processess that affect us…

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

4M 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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Episode 102 - Flatlander Elk Hunts 2:11:36

4M ago2:11:36

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Join the Kansas BHA board as they delve into this year's Elk hunts, exploring the extensive preparations undertaken for the adventure. While some members experienced success, everyone had a memorable journey. The discussion encompasses physical conditioning, gear selection, and e-scouting, highlighting the year-long preparation leading up to the hu…

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

4M 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

4M ago35:40

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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. To learn more…

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

5M 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

5M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

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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Episode 101 - The ESA with the USFWS 1:28:21

5M ago1:28:21

1:28:21

We sit down with Laura Mendenhall of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and discuss how the Endangered Species Act works, ESA listed animals in Kansas, and lots of other stuff.

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

5M ago47:12

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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 of his work is d…

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

5M 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

5M 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

5M ago45:30

45:30

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 role community c…

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

5M 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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Episode 100 - The Century Mark 2:04:05

5M ago2:04:05

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It's fitting that Episode 100 is probably one of the best we have ever done. I seriously mean that. This episode is so freaking good. We do a total recap or some of the more interesting and fun episodes with plenty of humor, commentary, and recollection of good and bad times interjected. Enjoy.By Jeffrey Dale Hancock

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

6M 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

6M ago51:25

51:25

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 polo and the p…

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

6M 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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Episode 99 - Sandhill Cranes in Kansas 1:08:35

6M ago1:08:35

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Ok, get your toxic free shells out, brush up on your fowl identification, and listen in as we talk about one of the most interesting birds in the Kansas airspace...Sandhill Cranes.By Jeffrey D Hancock

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

6M 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

6M ago40:25

40:25

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 business grow And…

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

6M 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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Episode 98 - The Annual Upland Forecast 1:23:11

6M ago1:23:11

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We sit down with Jeff Prendergast and talk about what the uplands will hold this fall.By Jeffrey D Hancock

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

7M 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

7M ago35:31

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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 is important Wh…

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Bonus Episode 97 - Deer Baiting Part 2 1:32:45

7M ago1:32:45

1:32:45

Everyone got to hear a light hearted rant against baiting in Episode 95. Here's a turn from another BHA KS Board Member presenting additional perspectives from the other side of the deer stand.

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

7M 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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Episode 96 - The Trivia Championship 1:04:14

7M ago1:04:14

1:04:14

"The Elite...Best of the Best!" Trivia champions from the summer's various pint nights unite to find out who the Grand Champion is. Take a listen and find out what you don't know about all things Kansas hunting and fishing. This podcast even includes a snippet about what we THOUGHT we knew!

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

7M 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

7M ago53:10

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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 homelessness. If you're i…

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

7M 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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Episode 95 - Baiting Deer 1:26:31

7M ago1:26:31

1:26:31

So, in this episode three Kansas board members make an argument for why the baiting of deer is not needed in the great state of Kansas. Included in the show is an invite to anyone who is a BHA member to come on and make an argument for the baiting of deer. Not a member...sign up and come make your point. I'm an open minded guy. Just last week I tri…

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

8M 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

8M ago40:37

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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 to the child’s…

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