The Forum Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-forum The Forum is a show dedicated to bringing you lectures, interviews, and forums of public interest that we record and broadcast later. © 2026 Melanie Zermer a49e5bc9-6f05-5d6e-95ab-3198eed98cde no en Sat, 09 May 2026 09:07:23 -0700 Sat, 09 May 2026 09:08:17 -0700 http:kmuz.org https://img.transistorcdn.com/ILw5GKJJ5vR56ucZyVPIlr6uKqM7W7hQmJzY9LQ7bt0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iZWEy/YTA3OWY3MmNjYzJk/MjU3NDBjYmU0NGNh/NDM1Ny5qcGc.jpg The Forum http:kmuz.org serial Melanie Zermer The Forum is a show dedicated to bringing you lectures, interviews, and forums of public interest that we record and broadcast later. The Forum is a show dedicated to bringing you lectures, interviews, and forums of public interest that we record and broadcast later.. civic engagement, local politics, ideas KMUZ-FM No No 08.08.25 Safeguarding Oregon: Federal Oversight Forum in Salem 1 1 08.08.25 Safeguarding Oregon: Federal Oversight Forum in Salem full 5b60092d-a602-4c22-a0d4-2140fe884528 https://share.transistor.fm/s/21f56562 This program is a recording from a recent town hall in Salem called: "Safeguarding Oregon: Federal Oversight Forum". On July 23rd, state elected officials heard from and responded to residents' concerns about the Trump administration's initiatives. The town hall was moderated by ACLU of Oregon and hosted by Attorney General Dan Rayfield, Sen. Deb Patterson, Rep. Tom Andersen & Rep. Paul Evans.

]]> This program is a recording from a recent town hall in Salem called: "Safeguarding Oregon: Federal Oversight Forum". On July 23rd, state elected officials heard from and responded to residents' concerns about the Trump administration's initiatives. The town hall was moderated by ACLU of Oregon and hosted by Attorney General Dan Rayfield, Sen. Deb Patterson, Rep. Tom Andersen & Rep. Paul Evans.

]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:06:48 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 3435 This program is a recording from a recent town hall in Salem called: "Safeguarding Oregon: Federal Oversight Forum". On July 23rd, state elected officials heard from and responded to residents' concerns about the Trump administration's initiatives. The town hall was moderated by ACLU of Oregon and hosted by Attorney General Dan Rayfield, Sen. Deb Patterson, Rep. Tom Andersen & Rep. Paul Evans.

]]> civic engagement, local politics, ideas No 09.26.25 The Forum. OR Attorney General Dan Rayfield at Salem City Club 2 2 09.26.25 The Forum. OR Attorney General Dan Rayfield at Salem City Club full 837a3969-7cd1-4c33-98c8-7c6a4146d652 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a933ec38 Hear from State Attorney General, Dan Rayfield, about the work of that office and ways Oregon is pushing back against federal initiatives through the courts. The presentation is followed by a Q & A with Salem City Club members. This presentation happened Friday Sept 12, 2025 at Salem City Club at the Willamette Heritage Center.

KMUZ thanks Salem City Club and Raymond Dukes for sharing this content for our listeners.

]]> Hear from State Attorney General, Dan Rayfield, about the work of that office and ways Oregon is pushing back against federal initiatives through the courts. The presentation is followed by a Q & A with Salem City Club members. This presentation happened Friday Sept 12, 2025 at Salem City Club at the Willamette Heritage Center.

KMUZ thanks Salem City Club and Raymond Dukes for sharing this content for our listeners.

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:02:31 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 3131 Hear from State Attorney General, Dan Rayfield, about the work of that office and ways Oregon is pushing back against federal initiatives through the courts. The presentation is followed by a Q & A with Salem City Club members. This presentation happened Friday Sept 12, 2025 at Salem City Club at the Willamette Heritage Center.

KMUZ thanks Salem City Club and Raymond Dukes for sharing this content for our listeners.

]]> civic engagement, local politics, ideas No 09.19.25 The Forum goes to Punx in the Park 3 3 09.19.25 The Forum goes to Punx in the Park full a16e5ff2-9dcc-437b-bc37-9a6680ab6a36 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c93a9430 Punx in the Park is an annual concert and resource fair to benefit "at-risk" youth in Marion & Polk counties. This year's event was held Aug 31st in Salem's Riverfront Park. Forum producer, Sophie Martin, was there and shares her report.

]]> Punx in the Park is an annual concert and resource fair to benefit "at-risk" youth in Marion & Polk counties. This year's event was held Aug 31st in Salem's Riverfront Park. Forum producer, Sophie Martin, was there and shares her report.

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:14:39 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1952 Punx in the Park is an annual concert and resource fair to benefit "at-risk" youth in Marion & Polk counties. This year's event was held Aug 31st in Salem's Riverfront Park. Forum producer, Sophie Martin, was there and shares her report.

]]> civic engagement, local politics, ideas No 10.10.25 Secretary of State Tobias Read Addresses Salem City Club 4 4 10.10.25 Secretary of State Tobias Read Addresses Salem City Club full 839aabd0-e074-4f86-83d5-06394ee7916d https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ae75b51 On September 26th, Salem City Club hosted Secretary of State Tobias Read. As the elected state official in charge of elections, he addressed all the duties of the office, then, current challenges in voting procedures, including our national model for mail-in voting. 

KMUZ thanks Salem City Club & Raymond Dukes for sharing this content with our listeners.

]]> On September 26th, Salem City Club hosted Secretary of State Tobias Read. As the elected state official in charge of elections, he addressed all the duties of the office, then, current challenges in voting procedures, including our national model for mail-in voting. 

KMUZ thanks Salem City Club & Raymond Dukes for sharing this content with our listeners.

]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2025 09:55:30 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 3230 On September 26th, Salem City Club hosted Secretary of State Tobias Read. As the elected state official in charge of elections, he addressed all the duties of the office, then, current challenges in voting procedures, including our national model for mail-in voting. 

KMUZ thanks Salem City Club & Raymond Dukes for sharing this content with our listeners.

]]> civic engagement, local politics, ideas No 10.24.25 The Forum: How to Trust Your Media Sources 5 5 10.24.25 The Forum: How to Trust Your Media Sources full aaf905bf-0dbd-4572-9124-8679d09ecd70 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3deaa5fc Les Zaitz, Editor & CEO of the Salem Reporter, speaks to Salem City Club about sorting out how to decide which news sources to trust and when you should treat a source with deep skepticism.  This presentation happened Oct 10th at Salem City Club.
KMUZ thanks Salem City Club and Raymond Dukes for sharing this content.

]]> Les Zaitz, Editor & CEO of the Salem Reporter, speaks to Salem City Club about sorting out how to decide which news sources to trust and when you should treat a source with deep skepticism.  This presentation happened Oct 10th at Salem City Club.
KMUZ thanks Salem City Club and Raymond Dukes for sharing this content.

]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:06:55 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2795 Les Zaitz, Editor & CEO of the Salem Reporter, speaks to Salem City Club about sorting out how to decide which news sources to trust and when you should treat a source with deep skepticism.  This presentation happened Oct 10th at Salem City Club.
KMUZ thanks Salem City Club and Raymond Dukes for sharing this content.

]]> civic engagement, local politics, ideas No 11.07.25 Salem Peace Lecture 2025: A History of Detention in the U.S. 6 6 11.07.25 Salem Peace Lecture 2025: A History of Detention in the U.S. full 5c386a73-d71b-4a73-8986-c055e7a2cedc https://share.transistor.fm/s/27c601b0 In this episode, The Forum airs the annual Salem Peace Lecture.  Keynote speaker, Dr. Ana Raquel Miniam, professor of history at Stanford University, reviews how the U.S. has used detention as a method of deterring immigration. Braiding together the life stories of a Central American asylum seeker, a Cuban exile, a European war bride, and a Chinese refugee, Dr. Miniam humanizes this history and reveals the long reach of detention policies into contemporary U.S. life.

]]> In this episode, The Forum airs the annual Salem Peace Lecture.  Keynote speaker, Dr. Ana Raquel Miniam, professor of history at Stanford University, reviews how the U.S. has used detention as a method of deterring immigration. Braiding together the life stories of a Central American asylum seeker, a Cuban exile, a European war bride, and a Chinese refugee, Dr. Miniam humanizes this history and reveals the long reach of detention policies into contemporary U.S. life.

]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2025 09:42:51 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 3389 In this episode, The Forum airs the annual Salem Peace Lecture.  Keynote speaker, Dr. Ana Raquel Miniam, professor of history at Stanford University, reviews how the U.S. has used detention as a method of deterring immigration. Braiding together the life stories of a Central American asylum seeker, a Cuban exile, a European war bride, and a Chinese refugee, Dr. Miniam humanizes this history and reveals the long reach of detention policies into contemporary U.S. life.

]]> civic engagement, local politics, ideas No 11.14.25 Salem Fire Chief David Gerboth on Salem Fire Dept. Meeting Current Community Needs 7 7 11.14.25 Salem Fire Chief David Gerboth on Salem Fire Dept. Meeting Current Community Needs full 2c65080e-eba8-416e-88cf-497ba9355f21 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3d0adb9 Salem Fire Chief David Gerboth addressed Salem City Club on October 24th. He provided an overview of the Salem Fire Department, and the broad range of roles and responsibilities served by his team, and the re-integration of ambulance services into the Fire Department that began on July 1st of this year.  KMUZ thanks Salem City Club & Raymond Dukes for the content.

]]> Salem Fire Chief David Gerboth addressed Salem City Club on October 24th. He provided an overview of the Salem Fire Department, and the broad range of roles and responsibilities served by his team, and the re-integration of ambulance services into the Fire Department that began on July 1st of this year.  KMUZ thanks Salem City Club & Raymond Dukes for the content.

]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:32:53 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 3157 Salem Fire Chief David Gerboth addressed Salem City Club on October 24th. He provided an overview of the Salem Fire Department, and the broad range of roles and responsibilities served by his team, and the re-integration of ambulance services into the Fire Department that began on July 1st of this year.  KMUZ thanks Salem City Club & Raymond Dukes for the content.

]]> civic engagement, local politics, ideas No 11.28.25 Salem City Club Hosts Mayor Julie Hoy 8 8 11.28.25 Salem City Club Hosts Mayor Julie Hoy full 227771bd-e002-4ad0-a0c1-4ed629e8adc6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aaf7f79b At the Nov 14th Salem City Club, Mayor Julie Hoy and City Manager Krishna Namburi addressed the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for the city as we move forward in interesting times.  KMUZ thanks Salem City Club and Raymond Dukes for the content.

]]> At the Nov 14th Salem City Club, Mayor Julie Hoy and City Manager Krishna Namburi addressed the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for the city as we move forward in interesting times.  KMUZ thanks Salem City Club and Raymond Dukes for the content.

]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 13:01:00 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 3317 At the Nov 14th Salem City Club, Mayor Julie Hoy and City Manager Krishna Namburi addressed the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for the city as we move forward in interesting times.  KMUZ thanks Salem City Club and Raymond Dukes for the content.

]]> civic engagement, local politics, ideas No 12.05.25 Salem City Club Presents Arts in Civic Life 9 9 12.05.25 Salem City Club Presents Arts in Civic Life full 6d267b51-7f03-47f3-92ca-64c9d7489abb https://share.transistor.fm/s/04c803eb At the November 21st  Salem City Club, Mathew Boulay, Salem Art Association, and John Olbrantz, Hallie Ford Museum of Art gave an inside view and history of their respective organizations, and explored how art serves the community.


KMUZ thanks Salem City Club & Raymond Dukes for the content.

]]> At the November 21st  Salem City Club, Mathew Boulay, Salem Art Association, and John Olbrantz, Hallie Ford Museum of Art gave an inside view and history of their respective organizations, and explored how art serves the community.


KMUZ thanks Salem City Club & Raymond Dukes for the content.

]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:39:20 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 3223 At the November 21st  Salem City Club, Mathew Boulay, Salem Art Association, and John Olbrantz, Hallie Ford Museum of Art gave an inside view and history of their respective organizations, and explored how art serves the community.


KMUZ thanks Salem City Club & Raymond Dukes for the content.

]]> civic engagement, local politics, ideas No 12.12.25 The State of Our Democracy 10 10 12.12.25 The State of Our Democracy full ec0b446e-d1f6-4e76-b247-908a59359a54 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ced40a5 On November 21, 2025, three Willamette University Professors spoke to community members about the "State of Our Democracy" after almost a year into the Trump administration. Bill Smaldone & Seth Cotlar, professors of history; and Steven Green, Willamette School of Law share their views through the lens of their area of expertise. The opinions expressed here do not reflect the views of Willamette University.

KMUZ thanks Raymond Dukes of Big Picture Productions and Capital Community Media for sharing this content.

]]> On November 21, 2025, three Willamette University Professors spoke to community members about the "State of Our Democracy" after almost a year into the Trump administration. Bill Smaldone & Seth Cotlar, professors of history; and Steven Green, Willamette School of Law share their views through the lens of their area of expertise. The opinions expressed here do not reflect the views of Willamette University.

KMUZ thanks Raymond Dukes of Big Picture Productions and Capital Community Media for sharing this content.

]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:17:43 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 3247 On November 21, 2025, three Willamette University Professors spoke to community members about the "State of Our Democracy" after almost a year into the Trump administration. Bill Smaldone & Seth Cotlar, professors of history; and Steven Green, Willamette School of Law share their views through the lens of their area of expertise. The opinions expressed here do not reflect the views of Willamette University.

KMUZ thanks Raymond Dukes of Big Picture Productions and Capital Community Media for sharing this content.

]]> civic engagement, local politics, ideas No 12.19.25 Salem City Club Explores Arts & Culture in Salem 11 11 12.19.25 Salem City Club Explores Arts & Culture in Salem full 67a813cc-7970-4e09-b9a2-33d4bd7c11c2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1369380e In this episode of The Forum, Carlee Wright, self-described "Community Instigator with a grand love for Salem" spoke to Salem City Club about Salem's current art, culture and entertainment scene. Wright is the founder and publisher of Press Play Salem, a detailed guide on what to do and see in Salem.

]]> In this episode of The Forum, Carlee Wright, self-described "Community Instigator with a grand love for Salem" spoke to Salem City Club about Salem's current art, culture and entertainment scene. Wright is the founder and publisher of Press Play Salem, a detailed guide on what to do and see in Salem.

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:31:25 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2075 In this episode of The Forum, Carlee Wright, self-described "Community Instigator with a grand love for Salem" spoke to Salem City Club about Salem's current art, culture and entertainment scene. Wright is the founder and publisher of Press Play Salem, a detailed guide on what to do and see in Salem.

]]> civic engagement, local politics, ideas No 01.30.26 Salem City Club Explores County Gov't with Polk Commissioner Jeremy Gordon 12 12 01.30.26 Salem City Club Explores County Gov't with Polk Commissioner Jeremy Gordon full b5623629-4f95-4949-8baa-559c4d1d8fc0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bacc7dc1 In this episode of The Forum, we re-air a recent Salem City Club from Jan 22, 2026. Jeremy Gordon, Polk County Commissioner, addressed the changing landscape of providing crucial services to its citizens when funding sources that are here today, may be gone tomorrow. He explored what it means for residents at the county level, and how Polk County works with the city Salem and Marion County to provide services. KMUZ thanks Salem City Club for sharing this content.

]]> In this episode of The Forum, we re-air a recent Salem City Club from Jan 22, 2026. Jeremy Gordon, Polk County Commissioner, addressed the changing landscape of providing crucial services to its citizens when funding sources that are here today, may be gone tomorrow. He explored what it means for residents at the county level, and how Polk County works with the city Salem and Marion County to provide services. KMUZ thanks Salem City Club for sharing this content.

]]> Sat, 31 Jan 2026 07:48:10 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 3268 In this episode of The Forum, we re-air a recent Salem City Club from Jan 22, 2026. Jeremy Gordon, Polk County Commissioner, addressed the changing landscape of providing crucial services to its citizens when funding sources that are here today, may be gone tomorrow. He explored what it means for residents at the county level, and how Polk County works with the city Salem and Marion County to provide services. KMUZ thanks Salem City Club for sharing this content.

]]> civic engagement, local politics, ideas No 02.27.26 Celebrating Black History Through Collective Action 13 13 02.27.26 Celebrating Black History Through Collective Action full cb058630-fd8b-4a05-9b3a-72236710a12e https://share.transistor.fm/s/0edddb56 The celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Black History Month ends with words from Petee Talley, labor organizer and highest ranking Black woman in AFL-CIO Ohio. She spoke about harnessing power through collective organizing. The presentation was part of a month-long program hosted by the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists Oregon.

]]> The celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Black History Month ends with words from Petee Talley, labor organizer and highest ranking Black woman in AFL-CIO Ohio. She spoke about harnessing power through collective organizing. The presentation was part of a month-long program hosted by the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists Oregon.

]]> Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:17:54 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 3067 The celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Black History Month ends with words from Petee Talley, labor organizer and highest ranking Black woman in AFL-CIO Ohio. She spoke about harnessing power through collective organizing. The presentation was part of a month-long program hosted by the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists Oregon.

]]> civic engagement, local politics, ideas No 03.13.26 Heritage Talk: Working Hands at the Bush House 14 14 03.13.26 Heritage Talk: Working Hands at the Bush House full b2ed0fb6-9378-4645-b55c-b64918e3b800 https://share.transistor.fm/s/10bfb537 "Help Wanted: the Working Hands at the Bush House" was a Heritage Talk presented by the Salem Art Association & Bush House Museum. The focus of the talks are to tell the stories of the people who lived and worked at Bush House & Salem in the late 19th and early 20th century. Gwen Carr, director of Bush House Museum introduces the series. Then, Bill Galbraith, docent, shares his presentation.


KMUZ thanks the Bush House Museum for allowing us to record and share this piece of Salem's history to a wider audience. (bushhousemuseum.org)

]]> "Help Wanted: the Working Hands at the Bush House" was a Heritage Talk presented by the Salem Art Association & Bush House Museum. The focus of the talks are to tell the stories of the people who lived and worked at Bush House & Salem in the late 19th and early 20th century. Gwen Carr, director of Bush House Museum introduces the series. Then, Bill Galbraith, docent, shares his presentation.


KMUZ thanks the Bush House Museum for allowing us to record and share this piece of Salem's history to a wider audience. (bushhousemuseum.org)

]]> Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:20:37 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 3330 "Help Wanted: the Working Hands at the Bush House" was a Heritage Talk presented by the Salem Art Association & Bush House Museum. The focus of the talks are to tell the stories of the people who lived and worked at Bush House & Salem in the late 19th and early 20th century. Gwen Carr, director of Bush House Museum introduces the series. Then, Bill Galbraith, docent, shares his presentation.


KMUZ thanks the Bush House Museum for allowing us to record and share this piece of Salem's history to a wider audience. (bushhousemuseum.org)

]]> civic engagement, local politics, ideas No 03.27.26 State of Education in Salem Keizer Public Schools 15 15 03.27.26 State of Education in Salem Keizer Public Schools full 5f2da918-92c8-463b-928a-8eade83d5523 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f505368e In this Salem City Club presentation, Whitney Grubbs, Foundations for a Better Oregon and Olga Cobb, Salem-Keizer School District discuss Oregon's shifting educational landscape. The program explores the intent and impact of the Student Success Act, reviews Oregon and Salem-Keizer's early literacy performance, and considers how Oregon compares nationally, including where significant equity gaps persist and what gives them hope for the future. 

KMUZ thanks Salem City Club and Raymond Dukes of Big Picture Productions for the content. (salemcityclub.com)

]]> In this Salem City Club presentation, Whitney Grubbs, Foundations for a Better Oregon and Olga Cobb, Salem-Keizer School District discuss Oregon's shifting educational landscape. The program explores the intent and impact of the Student Success Act, reviews Oregon and Salem-Keizer's early literacy performance, and considers how Oregon compares nationally, including where significant equity gaps persist and what gives them hope for the future. 

KMUZ thanks Salem City Club and Raymond Dukes of Big Picture Productions for the content. (salemcityclub.com)

]]> Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:23:06 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 3021 In this Salem City Club presentation, Whitney Grubbs, Foundations for a Better Oregon and Olga Cobb, Salem-Keizer School District discuss Oregon's shifting educational landscape. The program explores the intent and impact of the Student Success Act, reviews Oregon and Salem-Keizer's early literacy performance, and considers how Oregon compares nationally, including where significant equity gaps persist and what gives them hope for the future. 

KMUZ thanks Salem City Club and Raymond Dukes of Big Picture Productions for the content. (salemcityclub.com)

]]> civic engagement, local politics, ideas No 04.03.26 The Forum: Salem City Club Presents Transportation Issues 16 16 04.03.26 The Forum: Salem City Club Presents Transportation Issues full 87e8ea66-7fb0-4dc7-97e1-03f61a187acc https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e371360 On this episode of The Forum, hear a presentation from March 26th Salem City Club.  Rick Metsger gave an in depth look at the infrastructure status of the Oregon transportation system, including the complicated relationships with the legislative and public policy processes. He explains the upcoming transportation-related referendum on the May 2026 ballot. Metsger is a former state senator and current consultant in legislative affairs and transportation.

KMUZ thanks Salem City Club & Raymond Dukes for the content.

]]> On this episode of The Forum, hear a presentation from March 26th Salem City Club.  Rick Metsger gave an in depth look at the infrastructure status of the Oregon transportation system, including the complicated relationships with the legislative and public policy processes. He explains the upcoming transportation-related referendum on the May 2026 ballot. Metsger is a former state senator and current consultant in legislative affairs and transportation.

KMUZ thanks Salem City Club & Raymond Dukes for the content.

]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:29:47 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 3231 On this episode of The Forum, hear a presentation from March 26th Salem City Club.  Rick Metsger gave an in depth look at the infrastructure status of the Oregon transportation system, including the complicated relationships with the legislative and public policy processes. He explains the upcoming transportation-related referendum on the May 2026 ballot. Metsger is a former state senator and current consultant in legislative affairs and transportation.

KMUZ thanks Salem City Club & Raymond Dukes for the content.

]]> civic engagement, local politics, ideas No 04.24.26 Atkinson Community Roundtable Presents Oregon's Tax System 17 17 04.24.26 Atkinson Community Roundtable Presents Oregon's Tax System full 8faa026e-cbfb-49a4-897b-a55ad7a60c62 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad1e3a72 Representatives from academia, business and the nonprofit sphere share their perspectives on Oregon’s Tax system. The Atkinson Graduate School of Business at Willamette University hosted a round table on April 9th on the university campus. Presenters included Jon Thompson, Atkinson School of Management; Angela Wilhelm, Oregon Business & Industry; and Jim White, Nonprofit Association of Oregon. The panel was moderated by Brad Avakian, former Labor Commissioner in Oregon for over 10 years. 

]]> Representatives from academia, business and the nonprofit sphere share their perspectives on Oregon’s Tax system. The Atkinson Graduate School of Business at Willamette University hosted a round table on April 9th on the university campus. Presenters included Jon Thompson, Atkinson School of Management; Angela Wilhelm, Oregon Business & Industry; and Jim White, Nonprofit Association of Oregon. The panel was moderated by Brad Avakian, former Labor Commissioner in Oregon for over 10 years. 

]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:32:24 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 3343 Representatives from academia, business and the nonprofit sphere share their perspectives on Oregon’s Tax system. The Atkinson Graduate School of Business at Willamette University hosted a round table on April 9th on the university campus. Presenters included Jon Thompson, Atkinson School of Management; Angela Wilhelm, Oregon Business & Industry; and Jim White, Nonprofit Association of Oregon. The panel was moderated by Brad Avakian, former Labor Commissioner in Oregon for over 10 years. 

]]> civic engagement, local politics, ideas No 05.01.26 Marion County Commissioner Candidates at Salem City Club 18 18 05.01.26 Marion County Commissioner Candidates at Salem City Club full 3fc63ffe-a2b5-4228-aa64-5b9cb9815d45 https://share.transistor.fm/s/458d3fa6 Meet three of four candidates running in the May Primary Election for Marion County Commission. The candidates were at Salem City Club April 23rd to introduce themselves to community members and answer questions. The candidates:  Kevin Cameron (incumbent), Pos 2; Sara Duncan, Pos 2; Maria Hinojos-Pressey, Pos 1.

]]> Meet three of four candidates running in the May Primary Election for Marion County Commission. The candidates were at Salem City Club April 23rd to introduce themselves to community members and answer questions. The candidates:  Kevin Cameron (incumbent), Pos 2; Sara Duncan, Pos 2; Maria Hinojos-Pressey, Pos 1.

]]> Sat, 09 May 2026 09:05:15 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 3264 Meet three of four candidates running in the May Primary Election for Marion County Commission. The candidates were at Salem City Club April 23rd to introduce themselves to community members and answer questions. The candidates:  Kevin Cameron (incumbent), Pos 2; Sara Duncan, Pos 2; Maria Hinojos-Pressey, Pos 1.

]]> civic engagement, local politics, ideas No 05.08.26. Solar in a Circular Economy 19 19 05.08.26. Solar in a Circular Economy full 49a17657-07d6-46bb-8931-0e78d9208372 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6575afdd Solar in a Circular Economy was the topic of conversation at a recent panel discussion on Earth Day at the Oregon Garden. Hosted by Sustainable Silverton & moderated by Elyce Hues, presenters Dylan McDowell, Tristan Kuenzi and Andrew Koch shared perspectives on the pros & cons of this alternative form of energy.

]]> Solar in a Circular Economy was the topic of conversation at a recent panel discussion on Earth Day at the Oregon Garden. Hosted by Sustainable Silverton & moderated by Elyce Hues, presenters Dylan McDowell, Tristan Kuenzi and Andrew Koch shared perspectives on the pros & cons of this alternative form of energy.

]]> Sat, 09 May 2026 09:07:21 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2866 Solar in a Circular Economy was the topic of conversation at a recent panel discussion on Earth Day at the Oregon Garden. Hosted by Sustainable Silverton & moderated by Elyce Hues, presenters Dylan McDowell, Tristan Kuenzi and Andrew Koch shared perspectives on the pros & cons of this alternative form of energy.

]]> civic engagement, local politics, ideas No