Oregon On The Record
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On Oregon On The Record we bring you interviews and conversations about issues that matter most to western and central Oregon. From important topics in politics, the economy, education, the environment and more, Oregon on the record will move beyond...
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On Oregon On The Record we bring you interviews and conversations about issues that matter most to western and central Oregon. From important topics in politics, the economy, education, the environment and more, Oregon on the record will move beyond the headlines and delve deeper into stories that matter to our community.
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English
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https://www.klcc.org
Episodes
Timber Wars II: Legislation at heart of new Oregon forests conflict
3/12/2026
On this edition we talk about proposed legislation and federal action to log more of Oregon forests. We speak with Oregon Wild's Steve Pedery which opposes the action, and Travis Joseph of the American Forest Resource Council which supports it.
Duration:00:22:36
Mountain of liability: New law may shield Oregon ski areas from suits
3/11/2026
On this edition, we talk with Aimee Green, reporter for the Oregonian about a new law that could help recreation entities like ski resorts avoid massive lawsuits from customers. We also talk with KLCC's Brianna Bowman about a story she filed on STEM education for rural and indigenous students.
Duration:00:22:47
Forecast calls for change: OR Climatologist explains weather science
3/10/2026
On this edition, we talk with Oregon's chief climatologist about how weather is forecast and how that's getting more difficult with climate change.
Duration:00:22:21
Calling it a day: Eugene Councilmember Zelenka on his time in office
3/9/2026
On this edition, we talk with outgoing Eugene City Councilmember Alan Zelenka about his time in office as he steps away after nearly 30 years on the council and the city Planning Commission.
Duration:00:22:05
Eugene eyes retail climate tax as Coffin Butte landfill expansion hits a wall
3/5/2026
Can Eugene hold big retailers accountable for their carbon footprint? A new ballot initiative modeled on Portland's Clean Energy Fund would require corporations earning over $1 billion nationally to pay into a local clean energy fund. Plus: why Benton County commissioners did a sudden about-face on the controversial Coffin Butte landfill expansion after years of community opposition.
Duration:00:22:44
The loyal, and angry, opposition: Val Hoyle talks war and re-election
3/4/2026
On this edition we talk with Oregon Representative Val Hoyle about war with Iran, Trump tariffs and her re-election bid. Then we talk with KLCC's Zac Ziegler about a censure vote against Lane County Commissioner David Loveall.
Duration:00:22:46
Unforgiven: A minor infraction in 2010 may rip apart an Oregon Family
3/3/2026
On this edition, we talk with Eli Hager, a reporter from ProPublica about his story detailing how an Oregon man with a misdemeanor family charge may end up deporting him nearly two decades later and how this is becoming a larger ICE tactic. We also talk with KLCC's Macy Moore about the attempt to recall ALL Corvallis school board members.
Duration:00:22:44
Protesting Ewoks and Women ranchers: Oregonians changing stereotypes
3/2/2026
On this edition we first talk with Samantha Pierotti, of the Register Guard about her story on the inflatable protestors of Eugene helping to bring levity to a serious situation and we talk with Michele Thorne of the Good Meat Project about women ranchers adopting sustainability and ethics in raising livestock.
Duration:00:22:42
No peace at PeaceHealth: A conversation with its beleaguered leader
2/26/2026
On this edition, we talk with PeaceHealth's Executive Dr. Jim McGovern about a controversial new contract for physicians with an out-of-state entity and a recent no-confidence vote by the organization's medical staff. Then, we talk with KLCC's Rebecca Hansen-White about the controversies at Springfield Public Schools.
Duration:00:22:21
Death on the slopes: Avalanche danger and ways to predict and prepare
2/25/2026
On this edition, we talk to avalanche experts Professor David Hill and Central Oregon Avalanche Center forecaster Gabriel Coler about avalanche control, prediction, and survivability.
Duration:00:22:32
Proposed Oregon Ballot Measure Would Extend Animal Cruelty Protections to All Animals
2/24/2026
Could Oregon ban the killing of animals for food, research and hunting? We talk with the leader of Initiative Petition 28, then hear the story of the McKenzie River drift boat, the Oregon-born craft that changed whitewater river running forever.
Duration:00:22:26
Echoes of today and yesterday: OPB Documentary about racial violence
2/23/2026
On this edition we talk with Dan Evans and Nora Colie of OPB on their new documentary about a racial killing in Portland in the 1980's: Remember Mulugeta: Confronting hate in Portland.
Duration:00:22:33
A bigger EUG: Expansion plans at the region's largest airport
2/19/2026
On this edition, we talk with Cathryn Stephens of the Eugene Airport about expansion plans and the campaign to raise funds to pay for it. Then we talk with KLCC's Love Cross about another installment of her series - Oregon Ready.
Duration:00:22:46
Spanning racial bridges, past and present
2/18/2026
On this edition, we talk with Talicia Brown, Founder and Executive Director of the Black Cultural Initiative about a new monument to Eugene's black community that is being built and cited at Alton Baker Park. Then we talk with Kelly Fleischmann of Greenhill Humane Society about a recent rescue of more than 36 cats at one home.
Duration:00:22:37
PeaceHealth replaces local ER group, raising community concerns
2/17/2026
KLCC's Tiffany Eckert talks about about her reporting on PeaceHealth layoffs and its shift to an out-of-state ER staffing firm, as local physicians dispute the reasons cited and warn of impacts on care.
Duration:00:22:29
Hail to the Chief: Discussing presidents on their holiday
2/16/2026
On this episode we talk with Political Science Professor Chandler James of the University of Oregon about the role of the president, activist president's and the norms that guide - on do not - guide them.
Duration:00:22:38
Tax hikes and ghost bikes: battles over taxation and road safety
2/12/2026
On this edition, we talk to Oregon State Senator Anthony Broadman about his proposal to detach Oregon from the federal spending bill; and we talk to Angela Wilhelms of Oregon Business and Industry about their opposition to the proposal. Then we talk to KLCC's Rachel McDonald about new scrutiny of a Eugene street after a fatal accident.
Duration:00:22:30
The measles virus is here in Oregon
2/11/2026
On this edition we talk to Lane County Medical Director Dr. Patrick Luedtke about outbreaks of measles in Oregon. And we talk to Professor Tim Gleason about the challenges journalists have in covering President Trump.
Duration:00:22:43
Hunger in Oregon: A growing problem
2/10/2026
On this edition we speak with Andrea Williams of the Oregon Food Bank about how massive federal cuts are increasing food insecurity in our state. And will also speak with Kerry Tymchuck of the Oregon Historical Society about the upcoming birthday of the Beaver State.
Duration:00:22:37
Crime of the century: The impact of criminalizing being unhoused
2/9/2026
On this edition, we talk with Professor Claire Herbert of the University of Oregon about how we criminalize being homeless and lack the political will to change our housing and support systems.
Duration:00:22:33