Best Reagan Knopp Podcasts (2024)

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

4M 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 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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Olivia Clark brings an impressive resume to the PDX Council race | EP 138 41:48

5M 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

5M 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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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

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

6M 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

6M 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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Phil Keisling on Tom McCall, Vera Katz, and vote-by-mail | EP 132 1:02:31

6M 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

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

7M 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

7M 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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The chair of the Oregon GOP on how Republicans can win | EP 128 21:14

7M 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

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

8M 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

8M 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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Kathleen Stuart on winning campaigns and public official compensation | EP 124 47:02

8M 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

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

8M 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

9M 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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John Frohnmayer on polarization, ethics, and why third party candidates fail | EP 120 54:02

9M 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

9M 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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Author Marc Johnson on how Mansfield and Dirksen used political power to solve big problems in turbulent times | EP118 1:02:14

9M ago1:02:14

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Majority Leader Mike Mansfield and Minority Leader Everett Dirksen, with opposing parties, leadership styles, and personalities, were two of the most impactful figures in America in the 1960s. During a period of political turmoil--global superpowers on the brink of nuclear war, the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and MLK Jr., war, and racial strife--tw…

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The Scramble for Statewide Office | EP 117 30:49

10M ago30:49

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Ben and Reagan are giving the rundown on who you might expect to be in the running for Oregon state-wide positions of Attorney General, State Treasurer, and Secretary of State in the 2024 election cycle. For more information check out the article here and be sure to subscribe to the Liftoff weekly newsletter : https://theoregonway.substack.com/p/th…

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Portland City Commissioner Mingus Mapps is running for Mayor! | EP 116 39:06

10M ago39:06

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This week the Oregon Bridge is welcoming back Portland City Commissioner Mingus Mapps who has announced his candidacy for Mayor of Portland! In this episode Mapps lays out his optimistic outlook for the future of the city of Portland, as ell as shed some light on the current structure of the city council and the ways in which the city's governance …

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Introducing Reagan’s Candidate Tracker | EP 115 12:56

10M ago12:56

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Host Reagan Knopp is bringing the candidate tracker to OR360 subscribers! The candidate tracker will be updating subscribers with real time information about new candidates as they declare and/or make changes to their campaign trail. Be sure to check out the tracker here: https://theoregonway.substack.com/p/or360-launches-candidate-tracker And also…

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What it’s like to be a Republican National Committeeman with Solomon Yue | EP 114 47:17

10M ago47:17

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Solomon Yue is a long-time Republican Party official and Oregon's Republican National Committeeman (RNC). Escaping from Communist China during Mao's cultural revolution, Yue found himself as an immigrant to the US by way of Alaska before ending up in Oregon. Once in Oregon, he slowly began to rise through the ranks eventually culminating in to the …

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What the life and legacy of Steve ”Pre” Prefontaine mean to Oregon with Tom Jordan | EP 113 43:17

11M ago43:17

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Steve "Pre" Prefontaine is an Oregon legend. Pre was charismatic, controversial, magnetic, gritty, outspoken, and iconic. One of the most talented athletes in Oregon history, Pre was a runner on Bill Bowerman and Bill Delinger's track team at the University of Oregon. He grew up in Coos Bay (which helped shape who he was) and was on the cover of Sp…

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The ”Three Act Play” of the 2023 Legislative Session | EP 112 42:19

11M ago42:19

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The 2023 Legislative Session is officially over! After a six-month rollercoaster ride, the legislature adjourned on Sunday, June 25 (the absolute last day possible!). In this episode, we offer a framework for how to think about the session (a three act play!)--and we also cover some of the major pieces of legislation and budget investments that wer…

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Explaining the ”Greater Idaho” Movement with Matt McCaw | EP 111 46:57

11M ago46:57

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Matt McCaw is the spokesman for Greater Idaho, a grassroots organization seeking to allow Idaho to absorb a number of rural Oregon counties. The organization was started a number of years ago in response to the urban-rural divide and what Matt explains are irreconcilable differences politically and culturally between different parts of the state. G…

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The unsolved murder of an Oregon state agency leader | EP 110 1:06:10

11M ago1:06:10

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Michael Francke, then the head of the Oregon Department of Corrections, was murdered at work in 1989. The case is both fascinating and disturbing. We know that Francke uncovered corruption within the agency. We know that he was scheduled to testify before a key legislative committee the next morning. We know that Frank Gable, who was prosecuted and…

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What politicos need to know about psilocybin with Nate Howard | EP 109 57:06

11M ago57:06

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Nathan "Nate" Howard is an entrepreneur, activist, and political strategist. Having cut his teeth as Deputy Campaign Manager and then a Senior Advisor to Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler, Nate has also worked on some of the most influential ballot measures in Oregon history to include Measure 109 and Measure 110. Measure 109 made Oregon the first state i…

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How do we restore a sense of safety in Portland? Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt | EP 108 54:18

12M ago54:18

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Mike Schmidt is an accomplished attorney and public servant currently serving as the District Attorney of Oregon. With a strong commitment to justice and fairness, Schmidt has made significant contributions to the legal system throughout his career. Born and raised in Oregon, he possesses an intimate understanding of the community's needs and has d…

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Who will be the next Secretary of State? | EP 107 38:15

12M ago38:15

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The Oregon politics community is abuzz with questions and theories about the vacancy in the Secretary of State’s office. In this episode, we discuss the role and its significance in state government. We discuss the complex political dynamics of the vacancy and the process for how the position is filled (and the requirements for who can fill it). We…

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The role of effective communication in Oregon politics with Kristina Edmunson | EP 106 41:55

1y ago41:55

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Kristina Edmunson is a seasoned communications professional with a wealth of experience in the field. She is best known for her role as the former Communications Director for Oregon's Attorney General, Ellen Rosenblum. Throughout her tenure, Kristina demonstrated exceptional skills in strategic communication, media relations, and public affairs, co…

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What political leaders need to know about childbirth and maternal health, with Rebecca Grant 54:43

1y ago54:43

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Rebecca Grant is a freelance journalist based in Portland, Oregon, who covers reproductive rights, health, and justice. She recently published a book called "Birth: Three Mothers, Nine Months, and Pregnancy in America" that follows three women in Oregon through the course of their pregnancies. Grant's work has appeared in NPR, The Atlantic, The Was…

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Why the 1990 election changed Oregon forever, with Jeff Mapes | EP 104 1:02:13

1y ago1:02:13

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Jeff Mapes is a legendary Oregon political reporter. He spent over 30 years with The Oregonian and retired working for Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB). He covered dozens of gubernatorial, congressional, and legislative elections in Oregon and had a front row seat to the changing political dynamics of this state. He also wrote and produced an accla…

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What’s next in criminal justice justice reform, with Justin Low | EP 103 42:33

1y ago42:33

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Justin Low is an investigative researcher for the Oregon Justice Resource Center (OJRC). OJRC is an organization focused on promoting civil rights and improving legal representation for historically underserved communities; they have been major proponents for criminal justice reform in Oregon. Justin grew up in Oregon City and was raised in an immi…

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How a Pro-Gun Group Stopped Oregon’s Measure 114 | EP 102 1:02:38

1y ago1:02:38

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Monte Bowen is the Pacific Regional Director for Gun Owners of America (GOA), an influential gun-rights organization based in Washington, D.C., with a presence across the country. Monte served in law enforcement for 30 years and has extensive experience with the criminal justice system, firearm training, and police tactics. He joins us to talk abou…

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Jules Bailey on the future of Portland--and why the bottle bill still matters | EP 101 54:01

1y ago54:01

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Jules Bailey is a former Oregon State Representative and former Multnomah County Commissioner. He currently serves as the President and CEO of the Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative (OBRC). Bailey ran for Portland Mayor in 2016 and remains a civic leader through his role at OBRC and as board chair for the Oregon League of Conservation Voters and…

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Celebrating 100 Episodes of The Oregon Bridge Podcast! | EP 100 16:13

1y ago16:13

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On our 100th episode, we first and foremost want to say thank you. Thank you for listening, thank you for subscribing, and thank you for sharing this podcast with friends and colleagues. We recently surpassed 60,000 listens (!)—far greater than we expected for our niche podcast. To our listeners, guests, and sponsors: thank you for supporting us. O…

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Dave Frohnmayer, Rajneeshees, PERS, and the changing legal field with Harrang Long P.C. | EP 99 57:15

1y ago57:15

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Bob Steringer is the firm president of Harrang Long P.C. and Bill Gary is the firm's senior trial attorney (and former Solicitor General of the State of Oregon). Both are well-respected attorneys with deep experience in Oregon politics, law, and government. Harrang Long P.C. is Oregon360 Media's first advertising partner, and in this episode we dis…

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Metro Councilor Juan Gonzalez offers a framework for navigating complex challenges | EP 98 47:59

1y ago47:59

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Juan Carlos Gonzalez is the Metro Councilor for District 4 (which includes parts of Beaverton, Bethany, Aloha, Bonny Slope, Raleigh Hills, West Slope, Cedar Mill and Cedar Hills, Hillsboro, Cornelius and Forest Grove). When he was sworn in, he made history as the youngest and first elected Latino Metro Councilor in the history of Metro. Juan brings…

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Professor Rohan Grey is an Oregonian making waves in Washington and Wall Street | EP 97 1:16:28

1y ago1:16:28

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Professor Rohan Grey is an Oregonian making waves in Washington and Wall Street -- all from his office at Willamette Law School. A professor of economics and financial regulation, Grey is one of the leading proponents of the "mint the coin" theory which advocates that the US government mint a trillion dollar coin to stop a potential default between…

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Mayor David Drotzmann has a clear view on solving the urban rural divide | EP 96 38:21

1y ago38:21

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In this episode, Hermiston Mayor David Drotzmann explains why one size fits all policy solutions don’t always work for rural Oregon, the challenges of small town politics, and how nonpartisan local government can help solve for the new era of partisan divisions.By Alex Titus & Ben Bowman

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What does the Governor’s Chief of Staff do? With Nik Blosser | EP 95 47:27

1y ago47:27

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Nik Blosser has held jobs at the highest levels of the state and federal government. He served at Gov. Kate Brown's Chief of Staff for over three years, and then went on to serve as Deputy Cabinet Secretary and Special Assistant to President Joe Biden. Recently, he returned to Oregon to work as vice president for public policy, communications and p…

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The profound legacy of Governor Vic Atiyeh with Jim Moore | EP 94 46:50

1y ago46:50

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Jim Moore is a well-known political commentator and the Director of Political Outreach for the Tom McCall Center for Civic Engagement at Pacific University. Moore also recently completed a soon-to-be released biography of Vic Atiyeh, the 32nd Governor of Oregon. This episode centers on Atiyeh’s tenure as Governor and some of the lasting impacts of …

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Are non-affiliated voters being disenfranchised? A potential path to ending closed primaries with Michael Calcagno | EP 93 36:34

1y ago36:34

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Michael Calcagno joins The Oregon Bridge to talk about All Oregon Votes. The ballot measure seeks to end partisan primaries, a proposal that has failed in the past. Michael talks about why this time could be different.By Alex Titus & Ben Bowman

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Why Tom McCall still matters: A conversation with Brent Walth | EP 92 48:50

1+ y ago48:50

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Brent Walth is one of Oregon's most decorated journalists. Now a professor at the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication, he previously worked as a reporter for the Register Guard, Willamette Week, and The Oregonian. In 2000, he was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, and in 2001, he won the prize, along with three colleagues at…

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How Greg Walden almost didn’t go to Congress | EP 91 1:01:51

1+ y ago1:01:51

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Greg Walden is a giant in Oregon politics. In this episode Congressman Walden dishes on his 11 terms in Congress, what it was like serving alongside four Presidents in 22 years. He also shares the story about how he almost didn’t run for congress.By Alex Titus & Ben Bowman

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