Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/willamette-wake-up Willamette Wake up tells the stories of your community. The weekday morning news show at 8am and 6pm. © 2026 Melanie Zermer 2202a00e-0ea2-5e41-a0ce-65124c9d12cd no en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:07:02 -0700 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:07:07 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/7JnWGYTSbNckbAkfh_-HgOLJwrRxclW4Wa0oX6-TVLs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzUwMTQ3LzE3MDkw/MDYxNzAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg episodic Melanie Zermer Willamette Wake up tells the stories of your community. The weekday morning news show at 8am and 6pm. Willamette Wake up tells the stories of your community. Melanie Zermer No No 324 324 04.16.24 Girlypop Politics talks with CM Hall of Emerge Oregon about Women Candidates full 14043198-f5d4-4231-b383-10f939f33301 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf43b428 Girlypop Politics talks with CM Hall, of Emerge Oregon, about the value women bring to the policy-making table and how Emerge Oregon recruits & prepares women to run for elected office. 

]]> Girlypop Politics talks with CM Hall, of Emerge Oregon, about the value women bring to the policy-making table and how Emerge Oregon recruits & prepares women to run for elected office. 

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:06:58 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1695 Girlypop Politics talks with CM Hall, of Emerge Oregon, about the value women bring to the policy-making table and how Emerge Oregon recruits & prepares women to run for elected office. 

]]> No 323 323 04.15.26 Conservation Spotlight Explores the Impact of Polk Soil & Water Conservation District. full 95311d7b-a4a7-4c31-af7b-49df4095bfd3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e0e3e72c Conservation Spotlight talks with Kevin Porter & Mike Wilson with the Polk Soil & Water Conservation District about the role the district plays in residents' lives, unique issues in Polk County and how the community can get involved. 

]]> Conservation Spotlight talks with Kevin Porter & Mike Wilson with the Polk Soil & Water Conservation District about the role the district plays in residents' lives, unique issues in Polk County and how the community can get involved. 

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:53:20 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1792 Conservation Spotlight talks with Kevin Porter & Mike Wilson with the Polk Soil & Water Conservation District about the role the district plays in residents' lives, unique issues in Polk County and how the community can get involved. 

]]> No 322 322 04.14.26 Serving Marion County Families Experiencing Homelessness full 278ef5fe-4fc9-406b-85e1-a9c744af5b66 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3d54d34 Families who are homeless are less visible than individuals we see in public spaces, but have a long term social impact leading to generational homelessness. Learn about a program through Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action that serves families and the unique issues they face, through Family First Resource Center and Arches Nest. 

]]> Families who are homeless are less visible than individuals we see in public spaces, but have a long term social impact leading to generational homelessness. Learn about a program through Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action that serves families and the unique issues they face, through Family First Resource Center and Arches Nest. 

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:51:44 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1727 Families who are homeless are less visible than individuals we see in public spaces, but have a long term social impact leading to generational homelessness. Learn about a program through Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action that serves families and the unique issues they face, through Family First Resource Center and Arches Nest. 

]]> No 321 321 04.09.26 Policy for the People Explores the SAVE Act full 7f34fce1-8912-4c76-8077-bc4e61d57fb8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b99f0b4 Policy for the People talks with Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read about the efforts of the Trump administration to make it harder to vote - through the SAVE Act, how the state is responding, and the impact of money in politics. 

]]> Policy for the People talks with Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read about the efforts of the Trump administration to make it harder to vote - through the SAVE Act, how the state is responding, and the impact of money in politics. 

]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:26:12 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1644 Policy for the People talks with Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read about the efforts of the Trump administration to make it harder to vote - through the SAVE Act, how the state is responding, and the impact of money in politics. 

]]> No 320 320 04.07.26 Elephant in the Room Explores Plastic Pollution in our Coastal Environment full 7314cc41-dfcc-4c51-851c-0b8604594e25 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2ba7207 Elephant in the Room talks with Elise Graneck, Portland State University, on plastic pollution. Granek shares research that explains what happens to discarded plastic in our coastal environment.

]]> Elephant in the Room talks with Elise Graneck, Portland State University, on plastic pollution. Granek shares research that explains what happens to discarded plastic in our coastal environment.

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:43:18 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1830 Elephant in the Room talks with Elise Graneck, Portland State University, on plastic pollution. Granek shares research that explains what happens to discarded plastic in our coastal environment.

]]> No 319 319 04.03.26 Girlypop Politics Explores the Closure of Salem Drop full 363847c6-40b9-46e2-b6cf-0c877953892d https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe0460f7 Girlypop Politics talks with Crissy Oyervides, with Youth Era, about the recent closure of The Salem Drop and the impact it's had on the hundreds of youths who attended. Youth Era is a Eugene based non profit that works to create and sustain community spaces for youths ages 14-25, staffed with trained support professionals.

]]> Girlypop Politics talks with Crissy Oyervides, with Youth Era, about the recent closure of The Salem Drop and the impact it's had on the hundreds of youths who attended. Youth Era is a Eugene based non profit that works to create and sustain community spaces for youths ages 14-25, staffed with trained support professionals.

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:20:48 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1266 Girlypop Politics talks with Crissy Oyervides, with Youth Era, about the recent closure of The Salem Drop and the impact it's had on the hundreds of youths who attended. Youth Era is a Eugene based non profit that works to create and sustain community spaces for youths ages 14-25, staffed with trained support professionals.

]]> No 318 318 04.02.26 Willamette Block Party Spotlights Glitter Gloria full af8c20ef-9852-436f-8c03-282e6a257d45 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2cf7f32a Willamette Block Party highlights key community events in the Willamette Valley & explores local groups like Black Mid-Valley that support Black identity, business, and culture. Then: a tribute to the late Gregg Simpson, Jr., a passionate community leader and activist. Plus, meet Glitter Gloria, who shares her journey from construction to founding Exit Bliss, a consultancy focused on helping businesses preserve knowledge and plan for sustainable success. 

]]> Willamette Block Party highlights key community events in the Willamette Valley & explores local groups like Black Mid-Valley that support Black identity, business, and culture. Then: a tribute to the late Gregg Simpson, Jr., a passionate community leader and activist. Plus, meet Glitter Gloria, who shares her journey from construction to founding Exit Bliss, a consultancy focused on helping businesses preserve knowledge and plan for sustainable success. 

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:15:48 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1476 Willamette Block Party highlights key community events in the Willamette Valley & explores local groups like Black Mid-Valley that support Black identity, business, and culture. Then: a tribute to the late Gregg Simpson, Jr., a passionate community leader and activist. Plus, meet Glitter Gloria, who shares her journey from construction to founding Exit Bliss, a consultancy focused on helping businesses preserve knowledge and plan for sustainable success. 

]]> No 317 317 03.31.26 Salem Police Chief Trevor Womack on the State of Public Safety Upon Retirement full da8a6be7-a168-4ad9-a422-2cb5bc4a5eeb https://share.transistor.fm/s/031676f9 Salem Police Chief, Trevor Womack, is retiring in May 2026. He'll share his thoughts on the state of public safety in Salem, the department's accomplishments & challenges under his leadership, and his hopes for Salem's future. 

]]> Salem Police Chief, Trevor Womack, is retiring in May 2026. He'll share his thoughts on the state of public safety in Salem, the department's accomplishments & challenges under his leadership, and his hopes for Salem's future. 

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:56:57 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1283 Salem Police Chief, Trevor Womack, is retiring in May 2026. He'll share his thoughts on the state of public safety in Salem, the department's accomplishments & challenges under his leadership, and his hopes for Salem's future. 

]]> No 316 316 03.30.26 No Kings Rally #3 full 2970ceac-8253-45d9-b2ad-a895855b9be6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd1367af This report captures excerpts from some presenters and rally goers at Salem Oregon's No Kings Rally from March 28, 2026 organized by Salem Region Indivisible.

]]> This report captures excerpts from some presenters and rally goers at Salem Oregon's No Kings Rally from March 28, 2026 organized by Salem Region Indivisible.

]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:39:11 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1368 This report captures excerpts from some presenters and rally goers at Salem Oregon's No Kings Rally from March 28, 2026 organized by Salem Region Indivisible.

]]> No 315 315 03.26.26 Holla for Labor Explores the Impact of Collective Action full 5eac8ca2-3be4-452a-af90-0d065a24cda7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8971236 Holla for Labor explores how collective action & collaboration with community can be an effective tool in resisting current federal administration's policies, with Petee Talley, highest ranking Black woman to serve in the AFL-CIO. 

]]> Holla for Labor explores how collective action & collaboration with community can be an effective tool in resisting current federal administration's policies, with Petee Talley, highest ranking Black woman to serve in the AFL-CIO. 

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:57:40 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1542 Holla for Labor explores how collective action & collaboration with community can be an effective tool in resisting current federal administration's policies, with Petee Talley, highest ranking Black woman to serve in the AFL-CIO. 

]]> No 314 314 03.24.26 Health Thought & Transformation Explores Fitness Training with JD Edwards full e33b06aa-d830-435f-b1e3-3a707459916a https://share.transistor.fm/s/d1e26f5c Health, Thought & Transformation talks with JD Edwards, head conditioning coach at the Oregon Department of Public Safety & Standards Training, about how fitness training promotes resilience, longevity and performance among public safety professionals. 

]]> Health, Thought & Transformation talks with JD Edwards, head conditioning coach at the Oregon Department of Public Safety & Standards Training, about how fitness training promotes resilience, longevity and performance among public safety professionals. 

]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:45:55 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1962 Health, Thought & Transformation talks with JD Edwards, head conditioning coach at the Oregon Department of Public Safety & Standards Training, about how fitness training promotes resilience, longevity and performance among public safety professionals. 

]]> No 313 313 03.19.26 Salem FY 26-27 Budget Preview with Councilors Shane Matthews & Paul Tigan full 33520859-1c1a-49e0-afbd-f25239aa845e https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f560f63 Salem City Councilors Paul Tigan (Ward 1) and Shane Matthews (Ward 3) explore the city's budget process and "themes" for fiscal year 2026-27. They share the values they embody when examining city policy and funding city services, and how the general community can participate. The budget process, while already underway, begins in earnest in April. 

]]> Salem City Councilors Paul Tigan (Ward 1) and Shane Matthews (Ward 3) explore the city's budget process and "themes" for fiscal year 2026-27. They share the values they embody when examining city policy and funding city services, and how the general community can participate. The budget process, while already underway, begins in earnest in April. 

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:52:25 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2633 Salem City Councilors Paul Tigan (Ward 1) and Shane Matthews (Ward 3) explore the city's budget process and "themes" for fiscal year 2026-27. They share the values they embody when examining city policy and funding city services, and how the general community can participate. The budget process, while already underway, begins in earnest in April. 

]]> No 312 312 03.18.26 Conservation Spotlights Gets an Update on the Emerald Ash Borer full 8bea8eed-949b-4150-a314-77b5d6304dc2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/39061721 Conservation Spotlight talks with Milan Davis, Urban Forester with the City of Salem, about the city’s proactive management of urban ash trees in the face of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Hear the strategies, partnerships, and work already being done to protect valuable urban trees from disease. 

]]> Conservation Spotlight talks with Milan Davis, Urban Forester with the City of Salem, about the city’s proactive management of urban ash trees in the face of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Hear the strategies, partnerships, and work already being done to protect valuable urban trees from disease. 

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:50:12 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1932 Conservation Spotlight talks with Milan Davis, Urban Forester with the City of Salem, about the city’s proactive management of urban ash trees in the face of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Hear the strategies, partnerships, and work already being done to protect valuable urban trees from disease. 

]]> No 311 311 03.16.26 Salem has a Maker Space full 90e575b1-2a48-4159-a7b7-a4a4f4cacbc4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2eb8f16 Dave Duncan, program host of NW Tech Show on KMUZ radio, explains the purpose and value of a "maker space," and how the one in Salem is providing an open space for people to be creative and share ideas.

]]> Dave Duncan, program host of NW Tech Show on KMUZ radio, explains the purpose and value of a "maker space," and how the one in Salem is providing an open space for people to be creative and share ideas.

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:48:19 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1467 Dave Duncan, program host of NW Tech Show on KMUZ radio, explains the purpose and value of a "maker space," and how the one in Salem is providing an open space for people to be creative and share ideas.

]]> No 310 310 03.16.26 Pull Up a Chair Talks with Author, Jerry Schierling full 541edc60-8b25-4741-8e65-84737c5a60b4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4008bdd0 Pull Up a Chair, talks with Jerry Schierling, retired educator in the Salem Keizer School district, about book he wrote called "Bindle Stiffs".  A bindle stiff was a term from the late 19th century to describe someone who traveled the country carrying their belongings in a bundle or pack.

]]> Pull Up a Chair, talks with Jerry Schierling, retired educator in the Salem Keizer School district, about book he wrote called "Bindle Stiffs".  A bindle stiff was a term from the late 19th century to describe someone who traveled the country carrying their belongings in a bundle or pack.

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:44:58 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1190 Pull Up a Chair, talks with Jerry Schierling, retired educator in the Salem Keizer School district, about book he wrote called "Bindle Stiffs".  A bindle stiff was a term from the late 19th century to describe someone who traveled the country carrying their belongings in a bundle or pack.

]]> No 309 309 03.12.26 Meet Jane Titchenal - the Voice Behind Girlypop Politics full 7c392ff8-e5cf-4b11-8f6e-e20d805b3e04 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8cf8f35 Jane Titchenal is the newest member of the KMUZ Willamette Wake Up team.  Find out how she got interested in local politics, what she hopes to accomplish with her segment, and why she named it "Girlypop Politics."

]]> Jane Titchenal is the newest member of the KMUZ Willamette Wake Up team.  Find out how she got interested in local politics, what she hopes to accomplish with her segment, and why she named it "Girlypop Politics."

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:34:52 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 581 Jane Titchenal is the newest member of the KMUZ Willamette Wake Up team.  Find out how she got interested in local politics, what she hopes to accomplish with her segment, and why she named it "Girlypop Politics."

]]> No 308 308 03.12.26 Policy for the People Examines Data Centers full 64723865-55c7-426c-a28e-65418db19627 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c116f2c Oregon is one of the nation’s top destinations for data centers, attracted by the state’s cheap power and favorable climate. Despite the state being an ideal location for data centers, Oregon and communities like Hillsboro in Washington County have been doling out massive tax subsidies to the corporate owners of data centers. That has been a very foolish thing to do, says Dirk Knudsen, a real estate broker and editor of the Hillsboro Herald. Dirk has followed closely the rise of data centers in Hillsboro. In this episode of Policy for the People, Dirk shares what he’s learned about the data center boom.

]]> Oregon is one of the nation’s top destinations for data centers, attracted by the state’s cheap power and favorable climate. Despite the state being an ideal location for data centers, Oregon and communities like Hillsboro in Washington County have been doling out massive tax subsidies to the corporate owners of data centers. That has been a very foolish thing to do, says Dirk Knudsen, a real estate broker and editor of the Hillsboro Herald. Dirk has followed closely the rise of data centers in Hillsboro. In this episode of Policy for the People, Dirk shares what he’s learned about the data center boom.

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:30:43 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1664 Oregon is one of the nation’s top destinations for data centers, attracted by the state’s cheap power and favorable climate. Despite the state being an ideal location for data centers, Oregon and communities like Hillsboro in Washington County have been doling out massive tax subsidies to the corporate owners of data centers. That has been a very foolish thing to do, says Dirk Knudsen, a real estate broker and editor of the Hillsboro Herald. Dirk has followed closely the rise of data centers in Hillsboro. In this episode of Policy for the People, Dirk shares what he’s learned about the data center boom.

]]> No 307 307 03.10.26 Changing the Face of Homelessness in Downtown Salem full be31d0e3-638b-43c4-bdc5-5664aa18a3f9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7a953fe4 Jimmy Jones and Ashley Hamilton, Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, talk about shifting the narrative on homelessness, coordination with other agencies to offer more than one path into shelter & housing, and what gives them hope to make "homelessness" a brief rather than long term experience. 

]]> Jimmy Jones and Ashley Hamilton, Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, talk about shifting the narrative on homelessness, coordination with other agencies to offer more than one path into shelter & housing, and what gives them hope to make "homelessness" a brief rather than long term experience. 

]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:47:44 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2204 Jimmy Jones and Ashley Hamilton, Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, talk about shifting the narrative on homelessness, coordination with other agencies to offer more than one path into shelter & housing, and what gives them hope to make "homelessness" a brief rather than long term experience. 

]]> No 306 306 03.09.26 Girlypop Politics Explores the Salem-Keizer School District Budget full 0268b7fd-4403-42c2-8cf6-334e0a83f18e https://share.transistor.fm/s/acc22eed Girlypop Politics talks with Salem Keizer Schools' Superintendent Andrea Castañeda about what's behind proposed cuts in the district's Fiscal Year 26-27 budget; and, how & why the district plans to prioritize early childhood education in spite of budget challenges.

]]> Girlypop Politics talks with Salem Keizer Schools' Superintendent Andrea Castañeda about what's behind proposed cuts in the district's Fiscal Year 26-27 budget; and, how & why the district plans to prioritize early childhood education in spite of budget challenges.

]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:16:15 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2677 Girlypop Politics talks with Salem Keizer Schools' Superintendent Andrea Castañeda about what's behind proposed cuts in the district's Fiscal Year 26-27 budget; and, how & why the district plans to prioritize early childhood education in spite of budget challenges.

]]> No 305 305 03.02.26 Learn how CREW Assists Formerly Incarcerated Women be Safe & Successful Reentering the Commumity full 75d8df1f-3269-4c61-977b-cf6951967ce2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d261abda Women leaving incarceration face different challenges than men.  Find out how CREW - Connecting Resources to Empower Women - helps them re-enter the community safely and with more success.  Taryn VanderPyl, CREW director and Kyle Black, who was formerly incarcerated at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility, tell us how the program works.

]]> Women leaving incarceration face different challenges than men.  Find out how CREW - Connecting Resources to Empower Women - helps them re-enter the community safely and with more success.  Taryn VanderPyl, CREW director and Kyle Black, who was formerly incarcerated at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility, tell us how the program works.

]]> Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:47:18 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1962 Women leaving incarceration face different challenges than men.  Find out how CREW - Connecting Resources to Empower Women - helps them re-enter the community safely and with more success.  Taryn VanderPyl, CREW director and Kyle Black, who was formerly incarcerated at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility, tell us how the program works.

]]> No 304 304 03.05.26 Willamette Block Party Explores Restorative Justice Programs full ed44ec05-8dc3-494a-95cd-da888136186f https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd30ecd3 Willamette Block Party engages with Julie-Ray Joy, Movement Building Director for Partnership for Safety & Justice. They explore the complexities of the criminal justice system in Oregon, highlighting the significant financial and social costs of incarceration versus community-based solutions. 

]]> Willamette Block Party engages with Julie-Ray Joy, Movement Building Director for Partnership for Safety & Justice. They explore the complexities of the criminal justice system in Oregon, highlighting the significant financial and social costs of incarceration versus community-based solutions. 

]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:12:59 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2134 Willamette Block Party engages with Julie-Ray Joy, Movement Building Director for Partnership for Safety & Justice. They explore the complexities of the criminal justice system in Oregon, highlighting the significant financial and social costs of incarceration versus community-based solutions. 

]]> No 303 303 03.04.26 Keeping Oregon Oregon Examines Legislation Reducing Farmable Land full 77dba13a-632e-4fb5-8156-e10e00a83f3b https://share.transistor.fm/s/57facde3 Keeping Oregon Oregon Examines Senate Bill 1586 (2026) which, if passed, would rezone 1700 acres of prime farmland in Washington County Oregon. Nellie McAdams, 1000 Friends of Oregon and Araon Nichols of Stoneboat Farm discuss the impact for agriculture if the land was used for high technology manufacturing purposes as allowed for in the bill.  (Note: this bill will not move forward this session.)

]]> Keeping Oregon Oregon Examines Senate Bill 1586 (2026) which, if passed, would rezone 1700 acres of prime farmland in Washington County Oregon. Nellie McAdams, 1000 Friends of Oregon and Araon Nichols of Stoneboat Farm discuss the impact for agriculture if the land was used for high technology manufacturing purposes as allowed for in the bill.  (Note: this bill will not move forward this session.)

]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:54:07 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1576 Keeping Oregon Oregon Examines Senate Bill 1586 (2026) which, if passed, would rezone 1700 acres of prime farmland in Washington County Oregon. Nellie McAdams, 1000 Friends of Oregon and Araon Nichols of Stoneboat Farm discuss the impact for agriculture if the land was used for high technology manufacturing purposes as allowed for in the bill.  (Note: this bill will not move forward this session.)

]]> No 302 302 03.02.26 Salem Keizer Students Walk Out to Demonstrate Against ICE full 17830a13-8b14-41d8-97f8-b2752e0f1cab https://share.transistor.fm/s/b95eb9d6 February 27th hundreds of high school students in the Salem-Keizer School District walked out of the classroom and marched to the State Capitol to demonstrate against federal immigration enforcement. This report shares comments from a few students who talked about how federal immigration enforcement is affecting them and their families and what they want from policy makers.

]]> February 27th hundreds of high school students in the Salem-Keizer School District walked out of the classroom and marched to the State Capitol to demonstrate against federal immigration enforcement. This report shares comments from a few students who talked about how federal immigration enforcement is affecting them and their families and what they want from policy makers.

]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:43:05 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 714 February 27th hundreds of high school students in the Salem-Keizer School District walked out of the classroom and marched to the State Capitol to demonstrate against federal immigration enforcement. This report shares comments from a few students who talked about how federal immigration enforcement is affecting them and their families and what they want from policy makers.

]]> No 301 301 03.02.26 Reflections on War w/Iran with History Professor Bill Smaldone full 6f7ad539-822e-4c0a-a74a-a70bd9f4430d https://share.transistor.fm/s/68665e5a March 1st the U.S. & Israel attacked Iran, killing the country's Supreme Leader. History professor Bill Smaldone talks with host Ken Adams about the implications and unanswered questions about what this means for democracy in the U.S. and international relations overall.

]]> March 1st the U.S. & Israel attacked Iran, killing the country's Supreme Leader. History professor Bill Smaldone talks with host Ken Adams about the implications and unanswered questions about what this means for democracy in the U.S. and international relations overall.

]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:42:22 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2415 March 1st the U.S. & Israel attacked Iran, killing the country's Supreme Leader. History professor Bill Smaldone talks with host Ken Adams about the implications and unanswered questions about what this means for democracy in the U.S. and international relations overall.

]]> No 300 300 02.27.26 How CBEL - a Community Collaboration - is Strengthening Families full 73122ec4-545a-4556-b438-89debbd75222 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1fc8078 Meet Community, Business & Education Leaders (CBEL) and how this collaborative is engaging with neighborhoods and families to help them thrive through Family Neighborhood Councils. Plus, how the general community can participate in conversations every two months. 

]]> Meet Community, Business & Education Leaders (CBEL) and how this collaborative is engaging with neighborhoods and families to help them thrive through Family Neighborhood Councils. Plus, how the general community can participate in conversations every two months. 

]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:57:56 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1866 Meet Community, Business & Education Leaders (CBEL) and how this collaborative is engaging with neighborhoods and families to help them thrive through Family Neighborhood Councils. Plus, how the general community can participate in conversations every two months. 

]]> No 299 299 02.26.26 Holla for Labor Celebrates Black History with Terry Melvin of CBTU full 15dc119b-7278-44f8-8759-b3ae6f1e89cc https://share.transistor.fm/s/9da60350 Holla for Labor celebrates Black History Month with Terry Melvin, president of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists.

]]> Holla for Labor celebrates Black History Month with Terry Melvin, president of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists.

]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:52:57 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1675 Holla for Labor celebrates Black History Month with Terry Melvin, president of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists.

]]> No 298 298 02.23.26 Salem Bicycle Club full b0557cfd-f022-429a-8339-2841212c8178 https://share.transistor.fm/s/06df6e6b Tim Newman, president of the Salem Bicycle Club shares the club's mission, upcoming events and how to get involved.

]]> Tim Newman, president of the Salem Bicycle Club shares the club's mission, upcoming events and how to get involved.

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:09:38 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1143 Tim Newman, president of the Salem Bicycle Club shares the club's mission, upcoming events and how to get involved.

]]> No 297 297 02.24.26 Health, Thought & Transformation Explores Chinese Medicine full 94695387-334d-48fb-bc1a-a54651ac689c https://share.transistor.fm/s/80d27bad Health, Thought and Transformation explores aspects of healing through traditional Chinese medicine with Dr. CT Holman, LAc. Dr. Holman talks about treating emotional trauma with Chinese medicine; and that Chinese medicine recognizes that each patient is unique, and addressing that uniqueness is part of a finding the best treatment.

]]> Health, Thought and Transformation explores aspects of healing through traditional Chinese medicine with Dr. CT Holman, LAc. Dr. Holman talks about treating emotional trauma with Chinese medicine; and that Chinese medicine recognizes that each patient is unique, and addressing that uniqueness is part of a finding the best treatment.

]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:08:24 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1866 Health, Thought and Transformation explores aspects of healing through traditional Chinese medicine with Dr. CT Holman, LAc. Dr. Holman talks about treating emotional trauma with Chinese medicine; and that Chinese medicine recognizes that each patient is unique, and addressing that uniqueness is part of a finding the best treatment.

]]> No 296 296 02.20.26 Girlypop Politics Talks with Radness Ensues about Investing in Youth full 50d675e7-2f51-4823-a388-9276dc4f7eaf https://share.transistor.fm/s/93a7ece9 Girlypop Politics will be joined by Becka Bonner of Radness Ensues to share about the work it takes to run a non-profit and why focusing on youth today will build a better future for everyone.

]]> Girlypop Politics will be joined by Becka Bonner of Radness Ensues to share about the work it takes to run a non-profit and why focusing on youth today will build a better future for everyone.

]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:03:13 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1999 Girlypop Politics will be joined by Becka Bonner of Radness Ensues to share about the work it takes to run a non-profit and why focusing on youth today will build a better future for everyone.

]]> No 295 295 02.19.26 Salem Health Proposed Merger/Affiliation with Santiam Hospital & Clinics full 9cb19697-a7a4-4248-aab4-a38876187849 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e9c568a Cheryl Nester Wolfe, President and CEO of Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics, and Maggie Hudson, President and CEO of Santiam Hospital & Clinics discuss a proposed merger/affiliation of the two health care systems. They address the reasons behind proposing the partnership, why they believe it benefits the community and next steps in the process.

]]> Cheryl Nester Wolfe, President and CEO of Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics, and Maggie Hudson, President and CEO of Santiam Hospital & Clinics discuss a proposed merger/affiliation of the two health care systems. They address the reasons behind proposing the partnership, why they believe it benefits the community and next steps in the process.

]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:22:19 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2318 Cheryl Nester Wolfe, President and CEO of Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics, and Maggie Hudson, President and CEO of Santiam Hospital & Clinics discuss a proposed merger/affiliation of the two health care systems. They address the reasons behind proposing the partnership, why they believe it benefits the community and next steps in the process.

]]> No 294 294 02.18.26 Conservation Spotlight Explores the Work of the Institute for Applied Ecology full 1c0e0c11-f525-4f5e-a0e9-696465e99518 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c6e2b098 Conservation Spotlight talks with Keith Norris, Executive Director of the Institute for Applied Ecology, about the organization’s conservation work and partnerships across the West. Keith also discusses the impacts of recent federal funding cuts and what IAE needs most as they work to move forward. 

]]> Conservation Spotlight talks with Keith Norris, Executive Director of the Institute for Applied Ecology, about the organization’s conservation work and partnerships across the West. Keith also discusses the impacts of recent federal funding cuts and what IAE needs most as they work to move forward. 

]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:17:46 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1689 Conservation Spotlight talks with Keith Norris, Executive Director of the Institute for Applied Ecology, about the organization’s conservation work and partnerships across the West. Keith also discusses the impacts of recent federal funding cuts and what IAE needs most as they work to move forward. 

]]> No 293 293 02.17.26 Monmouth Monthly Explores Farmers Markets & the Cultural Harvest Farmers Collective full 356fa41a-c839-4412-949f-1b29f3667b72 https://share.transistor.fm/s/954b663b Monmouth Monthly talks with Nikita Vincent and Erubiel Valladares about their work in farming and about their involvement with the Cultural Harvest Farmers Collective and the Monmouth Feasibility Study.

]]> Monmouth Monthly talks with Nikita Vincent and Erubiel Valladares about their work in farming and about their involvement with the Cultural Harvest Farmers Collective and the Monmouth Feasibility Study.

]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:09:18 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2124 Monmouth Monthly talks with Nikita Vincent and Erubiel Valladares about their work in farming and about their involvement with the Cultural Harvest Farmers Collective and the Monmouth Feasibility Study.

]]> No 292 292 02.16.26 Oregon Election Process & SAVE Act full 3aff10ee-673b-4041-81f2-5b298d437953 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5571eeaa Marion County Clerk, Bill Burgess, reviews the mail-in voting process in Oregon to illustrate its complexities, and the guardrails in place to prevent voter fraud.  Then he reflects on a bill currently in Congress to nationalize the voting process called Safeguard American Voter Eligibility or SAVE Act.

]]> Marion County Clerk, Bill Burgess, reviews the mail-in voting process in Oregon to illustrate its complexities, and the guardrails in place to prevent voter fraud.  Then he reflects on a bill currently in Congress to nationalize the voting process called Safeguard American Voter Eligibility or SAVE Act.

]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:35:48 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 4701 Marion County Clerk, Bill Burgess, reviews the mail-in voting process in Oregon to illustrate its complexities, and the guardrails in place to prevent voter fraud.  Then he reflects on a bill currently in Congress to nationalize the voting process called Safeguard American Voter Eligibility or SAVE Act.

]]> No 291 291 02.12.26 Policy for the People Examines Impacts of Losing the Employment Related Day Care Program full 05bc0d06-9c5c-4ce2-8824-5f0917d06119 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5c72afb Policy for the People examines the looming crisis facing Oregon's subsidized child care program, Employment Related Day Care with Marchel Kaleikini and Ivy Major-McDowall of "For All Families Oregon". The program is on course to run out of money in January 2027. If that were to happen, thousands of families would lose child care, and with that, their ability to work and earn a living.

]]> Policy for the People examines the looming crisis facing Oregon's subsidized child care program, Employment Related Day Care with Marchel Kaleikini and Ivy Major-McDowall of "For All Families Oregon". The program is on course to run out of money in January 2027. If that were to happen, thousands of families would lose child care, and with that, their ability to work and earn a living.

]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:37:47 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1721 Policy for the People examines the looming crisis facing Oregon's subsidized child care program, Employment Related Day Care with Marchel Kaleikini and Ivy Major-McDowall of "For All Families Oregon". The program is on course to run out of money in January 2027. If that were to happen, thousands of families would lose child care, and with that, their ability to work and earn a living.

]]> No 290 290 02.11.26 Bush House Museum Heritage Series full 1edbed07-c4d7-4f6f-9486-ae4271376185 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9d9d68de Gwen Carr, Director of Bush House Museum, invites us to a new heritage talk series at Bush House this spring, starting with "Help Wanted: The Working Hands of the Bush House" on March 1st.  Then docent and presenter, Bill Galbraith, talks about how he researched the topic. The series has limited seating and charges a nominal fee to attend.

]]> Gwen Carr, Director of Bush House Museum, invites us to a new heritage talk series at Bush House this spring, starting with "Help Wanted: The Working Hands of the Bush House" on March 1st.  Then docent and presenter, Bill Galbraith, talks about how he researched the topic. The series has limited seating and charges a nominal fee to attend.

]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:44:04 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1029 Gwen Carr, Director of Bush House Museum, invites us to a new heritage talk series at Bush House this spring, starting with "Help Wanted: The Working Hands of the Bush House" on March 1st.  Then docent and presenter, Bill Galbraith, talks about how he researched the topic. The series has limited seating and charges a nominal fee to attend.

]]> No 289 289 02.10.26 REACH - Assisting People in Medical & Mental Health Crises in Downtown Salem full ec8fec3d-42bd-45c6-80b3-1d7df4aab885 https://share.transistor.fm/s/58fd05d1 Salem Fire Chief David Gerboth talks about the City of Salem's new partnership with Marion County to assist people in a medical crisis in downtown Salem with the REACH team - Rapid Engagement, Assessment & Community Health team. He'll address the goals of the pilot program and how it's working - just a few weeks into the program.

]]> Salem Fire Chief David Gerboth talks about the City of Salem's new partnership with Marion County to assist people in a medical crisis in downtown Salem with the REACH team - Rapid Engagement, Assessment & Community Health team. He'll address the goals of the pilot program and how it's working - just a few weeks into the program.

]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:47:59 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2149 Salem Fire Chief David Gerboth talks about the City of Salem's new partnership with Marion County to assist people in a medical crisis in downtown Salem with the REACH team - Rapid Engagement, Assessment & Community Health team. He'll address the goals of the pilot program and how it's working - just a few weeks into the program.

]]> No 288 288 02.09.26 Tracking Legislation on Homelessness, Housing, Eviction Prevention full 4fc8600d-b0d1-44f5-bd5a-c37295c344af https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b39af58 Exploring legislation on housing and homelessness with Jimmy Jones & Christopher Lopez, Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency. They discuss a bill that could change the way unsheltered people are treated while occupying public space; and a bill designed to create more housing, by allowing cities to more easily expand their urban growth boundary. Plus, they identify funds needed to prevent eviction - one of conditions leading to more people becoming unsheltered.

]]> Exploring legislation on housing and homelessness with Jimmy Jones & Christopher Lopez, Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency. They discuss a bill that could change the way unsheltered people are treated while occupying public space; and a bill designed to create more housing, by allowing cities to more easily expand their urban growth boundary. Plus, they identify funds needed to prevent eviction - one of conditions leading to more people becoming unsheltered.

]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:42:57 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1952 Exploring legislation on housing and homelessness with Jimmy Jones & Christopher Lopez, Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency. They discuss a bill that could change the way unsheltered people are treated while occupying public space; and a bill designed to create more housing, by allowing cities to more easily expand their urban growth boundary. Plus, they identify funds needed to prevent eviction - one of conditions leading to more people becoming unsheltered.

]]> No 287 287 02.05.26 Willamette Block Party Celebrates Black History full a2b8f4a3-76cb-4351-b80f-da226833d2b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9fdebc29 Willamette Block Party's Ray and Allie wish us a Happy Black History Month with activities and organizations to explore. 

]]> Willamette Block Party's Ray and Allie wish us a Happy Black History Month with activities and organizations to explore. 

]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:51:25 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1657 Willamette Block Party's Ray and Allie wish us a Happy Black History Month with activities and organizations to explore. 

]]> No 286 286 02.04.26 Keeping Oregon Oregon Previews Legislation Affecting Farmlands full 16c93ebf-8770-479d-8059-4032dfad4961 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae9ec1d0 Keeping Oregon Oregon speaks with Jim Johnson, Working Lands Policy Director with 1000 Friends of Oregon, regarding farmland issues to be brought forth in the 2026 legislative session.

]]> Keeping Oregon Oregon speaks with Jim Johnson, Working Lands Policy Director with 1000 Friends of Oregon, regarding farmland issues to be brought forth in the 2026 legislative session.

]]> Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:04:01 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1700 Keeping Oregon Oregon speaks with Jim Johnson, Working Lands Policy Director with 1000 Friends of Oregon, regarding farmland issues to be brought forth in the 2026 legislative session.

]]> No 285 285 02.03.26 Elephant in the Room Explores a New Garden Initiative full 3387062c-fec3-4baa-9e56-25c402656ff4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c93f694a Elephant in the Room talks with Brooke Edmunds, with the Master Gardener Extension Program in Marion and Polk Counties. She describes their new “Garden Future” initiative for gathering information from home gardeners about climate-related changes in their gardens, and sharing recommendations about how to adapt gardens to our changing climate.

]]> Elephant in the Room talks with Brooke Edmunds, with the Master Gardener Extension Program in Marion and Polk Counties. She describes their new “Garden Future” initiative for gathering information from home gardeners about climate-related changes in their gardens, and sharing recommendations about how to adapt gardens to our changing climate.

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:13:36 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1374 Elephant in the Room talks with Brooke Edmunds, with the Master Gardener Extension Program in Marion and Polk Counties. She describes their new “Garden Future” initiative for gathering information from home gardeners about climate-related changes in their gardens, and sharing recommendations about how to adapt gardens to our changing climate.

]]> No 284 284 01.29.26 Justice Reinvestment Equity Program - Helping People Reenter After Incarceration full b7cfbbb9-4e43-4430-84d5-6aeb2d711f1e https://share.transistor.fm/s/985857f2 We explore the Justice Reinvestment Equity Program (JREP) which offers culturally specific programs for people reentering the community from incarceration. We hear how the program changed one man's life trajectory, and how funding for the program may now be in jeopardy, with Juli Ray Joy and Patrick Alexander.

]]> We explore the Justice Reinvestment Equity Program (JREP) which offers culturally specific programs for people reentering the community from incarceration. We hear how the program changed one man's life trajectory, and how funding for the program may now be in jeopardy, with Juli Ray Joy and Patrick Alexander.

]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:49:33 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2056 We explore the Justice Reinvestment Equity Program (JREP) which offers culturally specific programs for people reentering the community from incarceration. We hear how the program changed one man's life trajectory, and how funding for the program may now be in jeopardy, with Juli Ray Joy and Patrick Alexander.

]]> No 283 283 01.28.26 Neuro Emergent Chats with Shawn Sullivan full c72d0bff-971e-40a8-a029-eac1b6269c23 https://share.transistor.fm/s/adbcba36 Neuro Emergent talks with Shawn Sullivan, Vice President of the Autism Society of Oregon and host of the podcast Sullivan's Unheard Voices. Plus, what's in the news about neurodiversity.

]]> Neuro Emergent talks with Shawn Sullivan, Vice President of the Autism Society of Oregon and host of the podcast Sullivan's Unheard Voices. Plus, what's in the news about neurodiversity.

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:06:07 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2713 Neuro Emergent talks with Shawn Sullivan, Vice President of the Autism Society of Oregon and host of the podcast Sullivan's Unheard Voices. Plus, what's in the news about neurodiversity.

]]> No 282 282 01.27.26 Health Thought & Transformation Explores Hidden Toxins in the Home full 4ec8c4fc-dce9-4430-81ea-acc74baeae24 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a9e21054 Health Thought & Transformation explores uncovering hidden toxins in everyday life.  Jamie Stanley shares how researching the products in her own home transformed her family’s health, and why reading labels matters—especially when it comes to chemical fragrances. 

]]> Health Thought & Transformation explores uncovering hidden toxins in everyday life.  Jamie Stanley shares how researching the products in her own home transformed her family’s health, and why reading labels matters—especially when it comes to chemical fragrances. 

]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:39:01 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1743 Health Thought & Transformation explores uncovering hidden toxins in everyday life.  Jamie Stanley shares how researching the products in her own home transformed her family’s health, and why reading labels matters—especially when it comes to chemical fragrances. 

]]> No 281 281 01.26.26 Legislative Short Session with Sen. Deb Patterson full 1754a2ea-1554-4919-8e03-bca2c03f4b85 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e970b0c Sen. Deb Patterson shares her perspectives on how this legislature can address critical health care issues during the legislative short session.

]]> Sen. Deb Patterson shares her perspectives on how this legislature can address critical health care issues during the legislative short session.

]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:22:17 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1759 Sen. Deb Patterson shares her perspectives on how this legislature can address critical health care issues during the legislative short session.

]]> No 280 280 01.26.26 Legislative Short Session with Rep. Tom Andersen full 8357a450-def4-434c-94f2-8248f164e402 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e22587a House Rep. Tom Andersen talks about the two bills he's introducing during the legislative short session - one to strengthen last session's civil commitment bill, the other to address federal immigration enforcement operations in Oregon.

]]> House Rep. Tom Andersen talks about the two bills he's introducing during the legislative short session - one to strengthen last session's civil commitment bill, the other to address federal immigration enforcement operations in Oregon.

]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:19:11 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1434 House Rep. Tom Andersen talks about the two bills he's introducing during the legislative short session - one to strengthen last session's civil commitment bill, the other to address federal immigration enforcement operations in Oregon.

]]> No 279 279 01.23.26 UGB 101: Keizer Mayor Cathy Clark Explains the Challenges of Expanding the Urban Growth Boundary full aecc8e2f-9c51-493f-8ae1-9a53e3364db7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/60047bdb In our first episode of "Girly Pop Politics" with host Jane Tichenal, Keizer Mayor Cathy Clark explains the general challenges cities face when considering expanding the state mandated Urban Growth Boundary (UGB), as well as the unique challenges for the City of Keizer.  Mayor Clark encourages residents to be informed and involved since these decisions will affect the budget and livability of Keizer, Oregon into the future.

]]> In our first episode of "Girly Pop Politics" with host Jane Tichenal, Keizer Mayor Cathy Clark explains the general challenges cities face when considering expanding the state mandated Urban Growth Boundary (UGB), as well as the unique challenges for the City of Keizer.  Mayor Clark encourages residents to be informed and involved since these decisions will affect the budget and livability of Keizer, Oregon into the future.

]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:31:37 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2875 In our first episode of "Girly Pop Politics" with host Jane Tichenal, Keizer Mayor Cathy Clark explains the general challenges cities face when considering expanding the state mandated Urban Growth Boundary (UGB), as well as the unique challenges for the City of Keizer.  Mayor Clark encourages residents to be informed and involved since these decisions will affect the budget and livability of Keizer, Oregon into the future.

]]> No 278 278 01.22.26 Holla for Labor Spotlights the Lord's Cupboard Food Pantry in SE Salem full dde83176-a057-47a8-b2cf-c54e654e167e https://share.transistor.fm/s/f45f0030 Holla for Labor spotlights "The Lord's Cupboard", a food pantry in Southeast Salem with Eva Pignotti and Shirley Cross. They share how a partnership with Pignotti's HeadStart program is a natural fit for supporting a food pantry in this community, which also connects people to other resources.

]]> Holla for Labor spotlights "The Lord's Cupboard", a food pantry in Southeast Salem with Eva Pignotti and Shirley Cross. They share how a partnership with Pignotti's HeadStart program is a natural fit for supporting a food pantry in this community, which also connects people to other resources.

]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:09:23 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1722 Holla for Labor spotlights "The Lord's Cupboard", a food pantry in Southeast Salem with Eva Pignotti and Shirley Cross. They share how a partnership with Pignotti's HeadStart program is a natural fit for supporting a food pantry in this community, which also connects people to other resources.

]]> No 277 277 01.21.26 Salem Reads 2026 full 1a940624-26ef-41a1-a0f4-5e401931fdda https://share.transistor.fm/s/73e2e94d Sonja Somerville, Salem Public Library, talks about Salem Reads 2026 - the iconic month-long community book reading adventure. This year's book: "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt. We discuss the themes and February events that explore the book. 

]]> Sonja Somerville, Salem Public Library, talks about Salem Reads 2026 - the iconic month-long community book reading adventure. This year's book: "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt. We discuss the themes and February events that explore the book. 

]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:15:54 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 837 Sonja Somerville, Salem Public Library, talks about Salem Reads 2026 - the iconic month-long community book reading adventure. This year's book: "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt. We discuss the themes and February events that explore the book. 

]]> No 276 276 01.21.26 Conservation Spotlight Explores Farmland Flyways full a3b8ceff-88f4-4119-bdcf-03656464d2fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/edc39714 Conservation Spotlight talks with Ashley Chesser, Wild Farm Alliance–Oregon, to explore the Farmland Flyways program. They explore how this innovative initiative helps farmers create vital bird habitat along migration routes—giving birds the resources they need while delivering real benefits back to the farm. From supporting biodiversity to providing natural pest control, Ashley shares how working with birds is a win-win for agriculture and conservation. 

]]> Conservation Spotlight talks with Ashley Chesser, Wild Farm Alliance–Oregon, to explore the Farmland Flyways program. They explore how this innovative initiative helps farmers create vital bird habitat along migration routes—giving birds the resources they need while delivering real benefits back to the farm. From supporting biodiversity to providing natural pest control, Ashley shares how working with birds is a win-win for agriculture and conservation. 

]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:13:20 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1727 Conservation Spotlight talks with Ashley Chesser, Wild Farm Alliance–Oregon, to explore the Farmland Flyways program. They explore how this innovative initiative helps farmers create vital bird habitat along migration routes—giving birds the resources they need while delivering real benefits back to the farm. From supporting biodiversity to providing natural pest control, Ashley shares how working with birds is a win-win for agriculture and conservation. 

]]> No 275 275 01.20.26 Monmouth Monthly Explores the Monmouth Business Association full 1fa998d3-2d1c-432f-a2f7-6c52ff475850 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c1654f7 Monmouth Monthly chats with Tori Stutzman, President of the Monmouth Business Association (MBA), about her path to owning a business, the work of the MBA, "Love Local", and the upcoming Accessibility Workshop in February. 

]]> Monmouth Monthly chats with Tori Stutzman, President of the Monmouth Business Association (MBA), about her path to owning a business, the work of the MBA, "Love Local", and the upcoming Accessibility Workshop in February. 

]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:10:06 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1965 Monmouth Monthly chats with Tori Stutzman, President of the Monmouth Business Association (MBA), about her path to owning a business, the work of the MBA, "Love Local", and the upcoming Accessibility Workshop in February. 

]]> No 274 274 01.19.26 Legislative Short Session with House Representative Kevin Mannix full 6026baff-9117-4029-a0d1-591f45052b8b https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5f7a299 House Rep. Kevin Mannix shares his thoughts and perspectives on two big issues the state must address, plus two bills he's introducing during the legislative short session.

]]> House Rep. Kevin Mannix shares his thoughts and perspectives on two big issues the state must address, plus two bills he's introducing during the legislative short session.

]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:38:24 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2028 House Rep. Kevin Mannix shares his thoughts and perspectives on two big issues the state must address, plus two bills he's introducing during the legislative short session.

]]> No 273 273 01.16.26 Legislative Short Session with House Representative Paul Evans full 278aaded-ecef-425a-bbb8-828013cd42bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/2747caf1 House Rep. Paul Evans shares his thoughts and perspectives on two big issues the state must address, plus two bills he's introducing during the legislative short session.

]]> House Rep. Paul Evans shares his thoughts and perspectives on two big issues the state must address, plus two bills he's introducing during the legislative short session.

]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:03:10 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1852 House Rep. Paul Evans shares his thoughts and perspectives on two big issues the state must address, plus two bills he's introducing during the legislative short session.

]]> No 272 272 01.16.26 Legislative Short Session with House Representative Ed Diehl full d4485dd2-b7dd-42c3-bd78-3bf832ffec9d https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5642a4f House Rep. Ed Diehl shares his thoughts and perspectives on two big issues the state must address, plus two bills he's introducing during the legislative short session.

]]> House Rep. Ed Diehl shares his thoughts and perspectives on two big issues the state must address, plus two bills he's introducing during the legislative short session.

]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:00:55 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1621 House Rep. Ed Diehl shares his thoughts and perspectives on two big issues the state must address, plus two bills he's introducing during the legislative short session.

]]> No 271 271 01.15.26 Update on Braver Angels' Oregon Rural Urban Project full 07004edb-3f51-40c4-89c6-c98ea88d35b1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/15af0861 Braver Angels' Elizabeth Christensen and Steve Radcliff update us on the Oregon Rural Urban Project which offers a strategy to bridge the gap between rural and urban Oregonians to find common ground. Plus, a peak into Braver Angels "legislative days" on Feb 16th.

]]> Braver Angels' Elizabeth Christensen and Steve Radcliff update us on the Oregon Rural Urban Project which offers a strategy to bridge the gap between rural and urban Oregonians to find common ground. Plus, a peak into Braver Angels "legislative days" on Feb 16th.

]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:56:05 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1173 Braver Angels' Elizabeth Christensen and Steve Radcliff update us on the Oregon Rural Urban Project which offers a strategy to bridge the gap between rural and urban Oregonians to find common ground. Plus, a peak into Braver Angels "legislative days" on Feb 16th.

]]> No 270 270 01.12.26 Venezuala Explained & Implications for International Relations full 217aecfe-d317-46d0-856b-34ce7d933f87 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e87ea98 We leave the mid-Willamette Valley on a journey to explore the implications of recent federal actions in Venezuela with Willamette University professor of history, Bill Smaldone.

]]> We leave the mid-Willamette Valley on a journey to explore the implications of recent federal actions in Venezuela with Willamette University professor of history, Bill Smaldone.

]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:06:56 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2192 We leave the mid-Willamette Valley on a journey to explore the implications of recent federal actions in Venezuela with Willamette University professor of history, Bill Smaldone.

]]> No 269 269 01.13.26 Barriers & Successes to Sheltering People Experiencing Homelessness full 9675dc1d-9659-4f04-bf1b-0ed1a21aee74 https://share.transistor.fm/s/745ecbcf In this episode we "unpack homelessness" with Jimmy Jones & Sara Webb (Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency). They discuss the various demographics of people who are un-sheltered, approaches that work to get people into housing, as well as success stories and barriers.

]]> In this episode we "unpack homelessness" with Jimmy Jones & Sara Webb (Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency). They discuss the various demographics of people who are un-sheltered, approaches that work to get people into housing, as well as success stories and barriers.

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:49:59 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2385 In this episode we "unpack homelessness" with Jimmy Jones & Sara Webb (Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency). They discuss the various demographics of people who are un-sheltered, approaches that work to get people into housing, as well as success stories and barriers.

]]> No 268 268 01.08.26 Policy for the People Explores the Plight of Home Care Workers full 7d890c48-e1d2-498c-8cdd-9a97397c2ffc https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2f3c76f Policy for the People talks with Melissa Unger, SEIU 503 and David Madland, Center for American Progress about low-pay and tough working conditions of long-term care workers and those who care for elderly & disabled people.

]]> Policy for the People talks with Melissa Unger, SEIU 503 and David Madland, Center for American Progress about low-pay and tough working conditions of long-term care workers and those who care for elderly & disabled people.

]]> Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:56:12 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1713 Policy for the People talks with Melissa Unger, SEIU 503 and David Madland, Center for American Progress about low-pay and tough working conditions of long-term care workers and those who care for elderly & disabled people.

]]> No 267 267 01.08.26 Salem City Council Revisits Vote on Appointment to Community Police Review Board full 5bb70662-131b-4121-a7a1-ae4d90070661 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3f74187 In this brief report from a special meeting of the Salem City Council on January 7th, we recap the issues and actions taken by Council. The meeting concerned the re-appointment of Kyle Hedquist to the Community Police Review Board, as well as his initial appointment to the Civil Service Commission. The report summarizes changes council made to the overall process of appointing members of the public who serve on boards and commissions.  To hear the whole meeting, visit capitalcommunitymedia.org and search for Salem City Council for January 7, 2026.

]]> In this brief report from a special meeting of the Salem City Council on January 7th, we recap the issues and actions taken by Council. The meeting concerned the re-appointment of Kyle Hedquist to the Community Police Review Board, as well as his initial appointment to the Civil Service Commission. The report summarizes changes council made to the overall process of appointing members of the public who serve on boards and commissions.  To hear the whole meeting, visit capitalcommunitymedia.org and search for Salem City Council for January 7, 2026.

]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:58:25 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 779 In this brief report from a special meeting of the Salem City Council on January 7th, we recap the issues and actions taken by Council. The meeting concerned the re-appointment of Kyle Hedquist to the Community Police Review Board, as well as his initial appointment to the Civil Service Commission. The report summarizes changes council made to the overall process of appointing members of the public who serve on boards and commissions.  To hear the whole meeting, visit capitalcommunitymedia.org and search for Salem City Council for January 7, 2026.

]]> No 266 266 01.07.26 Adventures of an Uber & Lyft Driver full fb5a5784-29e2-4c63-9b7d-3c41fb15d86a https://share.transistor.fm/s/68d40603 Barry is a driver with both Uber & Lyft.  He shares his experience of community from where he sits: behind the wheel.  From a mystical & nomadic customer, to building a long term friendship, to some unpleasant moments...Barry shares his personal stories.

]]> Barry is a driver with both Uber & Lyft.  He shares his experience of community from where he sits: behind the wheel.  From a mystical & nomadic customer, to building a long term friendship, to some unpleasant moments...Barry shares his personal stories.

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:24:53 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 973 Barry is a driver with both Uber & Lyft.  He shares his experience of community from where he sits: behind the wheel.  From a mystical & nomadic customer, to building a long term friendship, to some unpleasant moments...Barry shares his personal stories.

]]> No 265 265 01.07.26 Keeping Oregon Oregon Explores Oregon Aglink full b4ddd426-f313-4b25-9aff-ba458b65f155 https://share.transistor.fm/s/05d1fa32 Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with  Mallory Phelan of Oregon Aglink regarding their mission to bring agriculture and community together, bridging the gap between urban and rural Oregonians.

]]> Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with  Mallory Phelan of Oregon Aglink regarding their mission to bring agriculture and community together, bridging the gap between urban and rural Oregonians.

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:19:38 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1403 Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with  Mallory Phelan of Oregon Aglink regarding their mission to bring agriculture and community together, bridging the gap between urban and rural Oregonians.

]]> No 264 264 01.06.25 Elephant in the Room Explores the Importance of Insects and Pollinators full 22332481-8b23-44b2-aab9-4f60a319351c https://share.transistor.fm/s/1bccbbc2 Elephant in the Room talks with Matthew Shepherd, Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, about his work to build pollinator conservation and the importance of our insect population for human survival.

]]> Elephant in the Room talks with Matthew Shepherd, Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, about his work to build pollinator conservation and the importance of our insect population for human survival.

]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:03:01 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2013 Elephant in the Room talks with Matthew Shepherd, Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, about his work to build pollinator conservation and the importance of our insect population for human survival.

]]> No 263 263 01.01.26 Willamette Block Party Explores How to Stay Healthy During the Holidays full 64c0ed23-3462-43de-a709-5de6dc67c7ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/09e6f9f2 Happy New Year! Join Willamette Block Party as they bring a holiday spirit to this episode and get tips from Rod Stanley, lifestyle interventionist and personal trainer, about staying healthy during the holiday. 

]]> Happy New Year! Join Willamette Block Party as they bring a holiday spirit to this episode and get tips from Rod Stanley, lifestyle interventionist and personal trainer, about staying healthy during the holiday. 

]]> Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:13:25 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1903 Happy New Year! Join Willamette Block Party as they bring a holiday spirit to this episode and get tips from Rod Stanley, lifestyle interventionist and personal trainer, about staying healthy during the holiday. 

]]> No 262 262 12.31.25 The Dismantling of the National Center for Atmospheric Research full 2c32922f-2a5e-4179-bb75-66dc68974b48 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9573d7a1 In this special episode of Elephant in the Room, AnnaRose Adams, formerly with the National Center for Atmospheric Research - a federally funded agency known for advancements in the study of weather - discusses how dismantling NCAR (announced by the Trump administration Dec 2025), would impact the health and safety of our country. 

]]> In this special episode of Elephant in the Room, AnnaRose Adams, formerly with the National Center for Atmospheric Research - a federally funded agency known for advancements in the study of weather - discusses how dismantling NCAR (announced by the Trump administration Dec 2025), would impact the health and safety of our country. 

]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:42:59 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1825 In this special episode of Elephant in the Room, AnnaRose Adams, formerly with the National Center for Atmospheric Research - a federally funded agency known for advancements in the study of weather - discusses how dismantling NCAR (announced by the Trump administration Dec 2025), would impact the health and safety of our country. 

]]> No 261 261 12.30.25 Health Thought & Transformation Explores Concierge Medicine with Dr. Matt Hennings, DPT full f275aef6-c37f-404a-a0bc-dde1f5f254c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cab136dd Health, Thought & Transformation looks at the changing world of health care through the practice of Dr. Matt Hennings of Leading Edge Physical Therapy. Hennings explains how a concierge model of medicine offers better care for his patients; then he describes a workshop for golfers coming up in January. 

]]> Health, Thought & Transformation looks at the changing world of health care through the practice of Dr. Matt Hennings of Leading Edge Physical Therapy. Hennings explains how a concierge model of medicine offers better care for his patients; then he describes a workshop for golfers coming up in January. 

]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2025 19:40:01 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1965 Health, Thought & Transformation looks at the changing world of health care through the practice of Dr. Matt Hennings of Leading Edge Physical Therapy. Hennings explains how a concierge model of medicine offers better care for his patients; then he describes a workshop for golfers coming up in January. 

]]> No 260 260 12.23.25 Holla for Labor Introduces Victoria Kelly from Salem full ebc7b764-a1ca-4db6-a3d0-a12e9122eed5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/86050fab Holla for Labor talks with Salem resident Victoria Kelly about the work she does in our community through peer-support for people experiencing addiction, mental illness and isolation.

]]> Holla for Labor talks with Salem resident Victoria Kelly about the work she does in our community through peer-support for people experiencing addiction, mental illness and isolation.

]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:58:17 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1579 Holla for Labor talks with Salem resident Victoria Kelly about the work she does in our community through peer-support for people experiencing addiction, mental illness and isolation.

]]> No 259 259 12.17.25 Conservation Spotlight Shines the Light on Grand Ronde Native Plant Nursery full 3d77e6be-8f43-4d5a-974b-cc14213658c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a14d4736 Conservation Spotlight explores how Tribal stewardship is revitalizing ecosystems and cultural connections with Jeremy Ojua and Joseph Ham from the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde’s Native Plant Nursery. 

]]> Conservation Spotlight explores how Tribal stewardship is revitalizing ecosystems and cultural connections with Jeremy Ojua and Joseph Ham from the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde’s Native Plant Nursery. 

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:33:45 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1927 Conservation Spotlight explores how Tribal stewardship is revitalizing ecosystems and cultural connections with Jeremy Ojua and Joseph Ham from the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde’s Native Plant Nursery. 

]]> No 258 258 12.16.25 Monmouth Monthly Spotlights the Ella Curran Food Bank full 21e03432-5c3b-402d-afa0-2a9e31101c44 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c3dbae1 Monmouth Monthly talks with Patty Nevue, Director of the Ella Curran Food Bank. Patty chats with us about her tennis career, her pathway to Ella Curran, and a bit of history about who Ella Curran was and how she inspired a movement. 

]]> Monmouth Monthly talks with Patty Nevue, Director of the Ella Curran Food Bank. Patty chats with us about her tennis career, her pathway to Ella Curran, and a bit of history about who Ella Curran was and how she inspired a movement. 

]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:49:19 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2401 Monmouth Monthly talks with Patty Nevue, Director of the Ella Curran Food Bank. Patty chats with us about her tennis career, her pathway to Ella Curran, and a bit of history about who Ella Curran was and how she inspired a movement. 

]]> No 257 257 12.11.25 Policy for the People Examines the Policies Behind Income Inequality full a1977a2a-adc9-4f51-a223-ca0f1c27b299 https://share.transistor.fm/s/392842be In this episode of Policy for the People they break down the latest data on income inequality in Oregon. Oregon Center for Public Policy policy analyst Tyler Mac Innis explains that the gap separating the rich and everyone else remains vast. And going forward, the budget bill enacted by Congress earlier this year — a package containing tax cuts mainly benefiting the rich — threatens to worsen inequality in the years to come. Which makes the case for inequality in health, economic mobility, and democracy are the result of policy choices—not inevitability.

]]> In this episode of Policy for the People they break down the latest data on income inequality in Oregon. Oregon Center for Public Policy policy analyst Tyler Mac Innis explains that the gap separating the rich and everyone else remains vast. And going forward, the budget bill enacted by Congress earlier this year — a package containing tax cuts mainly benefiting the rich — threatens to worsen inequality in the years to come. Which makes the case for inequality in health, economic mobility, and democracy are the result of policy choices—not inevitability.

]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:33:40 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1675 In this episode of Policy for the People they break down the latest data on income inequality in Oregon. Oregon Center for Public Policy policy analyst Tyler Mac Innis explains that the gap separating the rich and everyone else remains vast. And going forward, the budget bill enacted by Congress earlier this year — a package containing tax cuts mainly benefiting the rich — threatens to worsen inequality in the years to come. Which makes the case for inequality in health, economic mobility, and democracy are the result of policy choices—not inevitability.

]]> No 256 256 12.02.25 Salem Council Response to Community on Federal Immigration full 44c41cac-a536-4af0-85cf-d944f23c2a76 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3087575 On Nov 24th and Dec 1st, Salem City Council heard from the community about the impact of federal immigration agents in North East Salem. This brief, two-part report recaps community concerns and City Council's response.  The Council adopted a resolution to re-affirm its commitment to Oregon's sanctuary laws and a resolution declaring the city in a state of emergency and lists actions the city would take to address the emergency.  Learn more at cityofsalem.net.

]]> On Nov 24th and Dec 1st, Salem City Council heard from the community about the impact of federal immigration agents in North East Salem. This brief, two-part report recaps community concerns and City Council's response.  The Council adopted a resolution to re-affirm its commitment to Oregon's sanctuary laws and a resolution declaring the city in a state of emergency and lists actions the city would take to address the emergency.  Learn more at cityofsalem.net.

]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:32:36 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1066 On Nov 24th and Dec 1st, Salem City Council heard from the community about the impact of federal immigration agents in North East Salem. This brief, two-part report recaps community concerns and City Council's response.  The Council adopted a resolution to re-affirm its commitment to Oregon's sanctuary laws and a resolution declaring the city in a state of emergency and lists actions the city would take to address the emergency.  Learn more at cityofsalem.net.

]]> No 255 255 12.04.25 Willamette Block Party Chats with Arjay Mendiola about Home Buying & Community Engagement full e55d92eb-4465-42ab-8ae2-f1a49a6e7079 https://share.transistor.fm/s/09450c55 Willamette Block Party chats with Arjay Mendiola, a real estate agent in the Willamette Valley, who shares his journey and insights into helping first-time home buyers through his initiative, "Keys to Clarity". Arjay touches on his marketing ventures and the significance of creating safe spaces for community engagement. 

]]> Willamette Block Party chats with Arjay Mendiola, a real estate agent in the Willamette Valley, who shares his journey and insights into helping first-time home buyers through his initiative, "Keys to Clarity". Arjay touches on his marketing ventures and the significance of creating safe spaces for community engagement. 

]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:32:45 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1769 Willamette Block Party chats with Arjay Mendiola, a real estate agent in the Willamette Valley, who shares his journey and insights into helping first-time home buyers through his initiative, "Keys to Clarity". Arjay touches on his marketing ventures and the significance of creating safe spaces for community engagement. 

]]> No 254 254 12.03.25 Keeping Oregon Oregon Explores the Land Use Defense Fund full e8b480cb-4a81-4c19-a65f-d662d687a5ab https://share.transistor.fm/s/e032e81a Keeping Oregon Oregon speaks with Christian Richmond, board member of the Henry Richmond Land Use Defense Fund, regarding the purpose and activities of this philanthropic farmland preservation foundation. 

]]> Keeping Oregon Oregon speaks with Christian Richmond, board member of the Henry Richmond Land Use Defense Fund, regarding the purpose and activities of this philanthropic farmland preservation foundation. 

]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:35:21 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1325 Keeping Oregon Oregon speaks with Christian Richmond, board member of the Henry Richmond Land Use Defense Fund, regarding the purpose and activities of this philanthropic farmland preservation foundation. 

]]> No 253 253 12.02.25 Elephant in the Room Explores Humanity's Relationship to the Natural World full 593ef64c-765b-4da2-80a6-6c68f0054629 https://share.transistor.fm/s/efe4d20a Elephant in the Room explores humanity's relationship to our natural world with Dr. Kathleen Dean Moore, professor of philosophy at Oregon State University. Their conversation reminds us about the inter dependency between humans and our planet, and that we thrive as a species when Earth is resilient. 

]]> Elephant in the Room explores humanity's relationship to our natural world with Dr. Kathleen Dean Moore, professor of philosophy at Oregon State University. Their conversation reminds us about the inter dependency between humans and our planet, and that we thrive as a species when Earth is resilient. 

]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:39:20 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1838 Elephant in the Room explores humanity's relationship to our natural world with Dr. Kathleen Dean Moore, professor of philosophy at Oregon State University. Their conversation reminds us about the inter dependency between humans and our planet, and that we thrive as a species when Earth is resilient. 

]]> No 252 252 11.28.25 Holla for Labor Explores Implications of the Nov 4th Nat'l Elections full a7339a09-8019-438d-8f4c-1094d2d28a29 https://share.transistor.fm/s/89c31e07 Holla for Labor talks with April Sims and Cherika Carter - President and Secretary-Treasurer of the Washington State Labor Council. They discuss implications of the November 4th national elections.

]]> Holla for Labor talks with April Sims and Cherika Carter - President and Secretary-Treasurer of the Washington State Labor Council. They discuss implications of the November 4th national elections.

]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:05:04 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1742 Holla for Labor talks with April Sims and Cherika Carter - President and Secretary-Treasurer of the Washington State Labor Council. They discuss implications of the November 4th national elections.

]]> No 251 251 11.26.25 Salem City Council Response to Federal Immigration Enforcement in the Capital City full b5723ad5-34e6-418b-a742-262756931205 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c5f487d Monday Nov 24th, Salem City Council responded to community concerns regarding federal immigration enforcement. Here's a summary of the meeting and excerpts from testimony.  KMUZ thanks Capital Community Media for the recordings used in this story.

]]> Monday Nov 24th, Salem City Council responded to community concerns regarding federal immigration enforcement. Here's a summary of the meeting and excerpts from testimony.  KMUZ thanks Capital Community Media for the recordings used in this story.

]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:35:46 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 582 Monday Nov 24th, Salem City Council responded to community concerns regarding federal immigration enforcement. Here's a summary of the meeting and excerpts from testimony.  KMUZ thanks Capital Community Media for the recordings used in this story.

]]> No 250 250 11.25.25 Growing New Leaders in Independence OR full 169afeed-fc54-4fab-af68-93aaf0b4ba06 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7eac9d5b The City of Independence, in partnership with Rural Development Initiatives, offered a class to residents to build community & civic leadership.  Assistant City Manager, Shawn Irvine, talks about the program's goal, lessons learned from the first class, and the future of the program.

]]> The City of Independence, in partnership with Rural Development Initiatives, offered a class to residents to build community & civic leadership.  Assistant City Manager, Shawn Irvine, talks about the program's goal, lessons learned from the first class, and the future of the program.

]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:01:31 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 914 The City of Independence, in partnership with Rural Development Initiatives, offered a class to residents to build community & civic leadership.  Assistant City Manager, Shawn Irvine, talks about the program's goal, lessons learned from the first class, and the future of the program.

]]> No 249 249 11.20.25 Braver Angels Talks with Leeza Edwards, Founder of Embodied Peace full 911b5e56-7c0f-4f52-bd00-01bff1e67d7c https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f699008 Braver Angels talks with Leeza Edwards, founder of Embodied Peace, about her ability to connect with people with various political views through self exploration and true dialogue. Leeza shares why she believes cohesion is possible and what it will take to get there.

]]> Braver Angels talks with Leeza Edwards, founder of Embodied Peace, about her ability to connect with people with various political views through self exploration and true dialogue. Leeza shares why she believes cohesion is possible and what it will take to get there.

]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:01:26 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 3819 Braver Angels talks with Leeza Edwards, founder of Embodied Peace, about her ability to connect with people with various political views through self exploration and true dialogue. Leeza shares why she believes cohesion is possible and what it will take to get there.

]]> No 248 248 11.19.25 Conservation Spotlight Showcases the Oregon Maple Project full 4e8542af-e9d8-4c00-b79d-a3234c2c1f11 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2526103e Conservation Spotlight taps into the story of Eliza Nelson with the Oregon Maple Project, who examines the sweet side of conservation, by building stronger connections between people and the natural world - while savoring the sweet rewards of Oregon’s own maple syrup. 

]]> Conservation Spotlight taps into the story of Eliza Nelson with the Oregon Maple Project, who examines the sweet side of conservation, by building stronger connections between people and the natural world - while savoring the sweet rewards of Oregon’s own maple syrup. 

]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:39:56 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1772 Conservation Spotlight taps into the story of Eliza Nelson with the Oregon Maple Project, who examines the sweet side of conservation, by building stronger connections between people and the natural world - while savoring the sweet rewards of Oregon’s own maple syrup. 

]]> No 247 247 11.18.25 Monmouth Monthly Explores Holiday Cheer for 2025 full 3e5c31ec-2fe0-4051-8abf-b852e600284a https://share.transistor.fm/s/de482836 Monmouth Monthly highlights holiday festivities in the City of Monmouth, with Megan Haberman Guthrie and Emily McNulty, about the time-honored tradition of the Western Oregon University Tree Lighting and recent community favorite, Making Spirits Bright. 

]]> Monmouth Monthly highlights holiday festivities in the City of Monmouth, with Megan Haberman Guthrie and Emily McNulty, about the time-honored tradition of the Western Oregon University Tree Lighting and recent community favorite, Making Spirits Bright. 

]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:37:43 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1757 Monmouth Monthly highlights holiday festivities in the City of Monmouth, with Megan Haberman Guthrie and Emily McNulty, about the time-honored tradition of the Western Oregon University Tree Lighting and recent community favorite, Making Spirits Bright. 

]]> No 246 246 11.17.25 Salem Police Department Plan for Safety, Trust & Excellence full a1a712b4-1c72-444e-8836-81cf47c3eabd https://share.transistor.fm/s/86738aaa Salem Police Chief Trevor Womack discusses the police department's newest strategic plan, with highlights from the last 3 years and vision for the next 3 years. The conversation focuses on reducing violent crimes, managing homelessness and reducing traffic fatalities. All through the lens of safety for residents & officers, building trust with the community and creating excellence within the police department.

]]> Salem Police Chief Trevor Womack discusses the police department's newest strategic plan, with highlights from the last 3 years and vision for the next 3 years. The conversation focuses on reducing violent crimes, managing homelessness and reducing traffic fatalities. All through the lens of safety for residents & officers, building trust with the community and creating excellence within the police department.

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:07:42 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 3032 Salem Police Chief Trevor Womack discusses the police department's newest strategic plan, with highlights from the last 3 years and vision for the next 3 years. The conversation focuses on reducing violent crimes, managing homelessness and reducing traffic fatalities. All through the lens of safety for residents & officers, building trust with the community and creating excellence within the police department.

]]> No 245 245 11.13.25 Policy for the People Explores Data and Strategies to Address Hunger & Poverty full 66a9520d-08ea-4549-a375-b074578d072f https://share.transistor.fm/s/482908ba Policy for the People explores hunger and poverty with Tyler Mac Innis, Oregon Center for Public Policy, and Lelaine Bigelow, Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality. They discuss federal data suppression and what it will take for the nation to confront hunger and poverty.

]]> Policy for the People explores hunger and poverty with Tyler Mac Innis, Oregon Center for Public Policy, and Lelaine Bigelow, Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality. They discuss federal data suppression and what it will take for the nation to confront hunger and poverty.

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:26:07 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1686 Policy for the People explores hunger and poverty with Tyler Mac Innis, Oregon Center for Public Policy, and Lelaine Bigelow, Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality. They discuss federal data suppression and what it will take for the nation to confront hunger and poverty.

]]> No 244 244 11.12.25 Warming Centers Seek Volunteers full 877477e1-a756-4701-b409-51f51dbd670a https://share.transistor.fm/s/43c2a9cb Ashley Hamilton and Marie Jennings, Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, discuss how warming centers save lives of people living w/o shelter during the winter months; and how warming centers, once again, will rely on community volunteers in order to open. They share their hope for better relations between people who are housed and un-housed as one outcome of volunteer participation.

]]> Ashley Hamilton and Marie Jennings, Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, discuss how warming centers save lives of people living w/o shelter during the winter months; and how warming centers, once again, will rely on community volunteers in order to open. They share their hope for better relations between people who are housed and un-housed as one outcome of volunteer participation.

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:22:56 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 621 Ashley Hamilton and Marie Jennings, Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, discuss how warming centers save lives of people living w/o shelter during the winter months; and how warming centers, once again, will rely on community volunteers in order to open. They share their hope for better relations between people who are housed and un-housed as one outcome of volunteer participation.

]]> No 243 243 11.11.25 Urban League Unpacked Highlights "Feed the Folks" full 55966646-6ac1-47c5-8643-57f298b46e5f https://share.transistor.fm/s/3ad4a132 Urban League Unpacked explains how "Feed the Folks" events November 19th in Salem & Portland help provide holiday food boxes, ensuring families across Oregon can celebrate Thanksgiving with dignity and joy, with guests from Urban League of Portland.

]]> Urban League Unpacked explains how "Feed the Folks" events November 19th in Salem & Portland help provide holiday food boxes, ensuring families across Oregon can celebrate Thanksgiving with dignity and joy, with guests from Urban League of Portland.

]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:31:04 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1854 Urban League Unpacked explains how "Feed the Folks" events November 19th in Salem & Portland help provide holiday food boxes, ensuring families across Oregon can celebrate Thanksgiving with dignity and joy, with guests from Urban League of Portland.

]]> No 242 242 11.06.25 Willamette Block Party Explores Financial Literacy - and More! - with Jasmine Kelly-Field full f3bff36c-77a3-4dbd-bcb0-a6afdf96445d https://share.transistor.fm/s/90db5761 Willamette Block Party sits down with Jasmine Kelly-Field, an accountant by day, gamer by night, and lawn care entrepreneur. From growing up in New York to building her business here in Oregon, Jasmine opens up about money, mindset, and making space for Black joy and entrepreneurship.

]]> Willamette Block Party sits down with Jasmine Kelly-Field, an accountant by day, gamer by night, and lawn care entrepreneur. From growing up in New York to building her business here in Oregon, Jasmine opens up about money, mindset, and making space for Black joy and entrepreneurship.

]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:23:56 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1769 Willamette Block Party sits down with Jasmine Kelly-Field, an accountant by day, gamer by night, and lawn care entrepreneur. From growing up in New York to building her business here in Oregon, Jasmine opens up about money, mindset, and making space for Black joy and entrepreneurship.

]]> No 241 241 11.03.25 A Salem Couple Creates A Food Pantry full 58632a30-61c7-4efd-bff3-50dc374b324f https://share.transistor.fm/s/15c0f5f6 With the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) still on hold, and local food pantries already stretched thin, this Salem couple created their own food pantry and share how others can do it successfully.

]]> With the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) still on hold, and local food pantries already stretched thin, this Salem couple created their own food pantry and share how others can do it successfully.

]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:53:46 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1142 With the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) still on hold, and local food pantries already stretched thin, this Salem couple created their own food pantry and share how others can do it successfully.

]]> No 240 240 11.05.25 Keeping Oregon Oregon Examines the Impact of a Proposed Cemetary on Prime Farmland full c392fd83-4e52-415b-84ae-d42b0674a68b https://share.transistor.fm/s/46eb573a The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is considering purchasing land east of Salem to add new space for Willamette National Cemetery. Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with three members of the Macleay Locals about their concerns regarding building a cemetery on 307 acres of prime, active farmland.

]]> The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is considering purchasing land east of Salem to add new space for Willamette National Cemetery. Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with three members of the Macleay Locals about their concerns regarding building a cemetery on 307 acres of prime, active farmland.

]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:43:34 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1385 The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is considering purchasing land east of Salem to add new space for Willamette National Cemetery. Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with three members of the Macleay Locals about their concerns regarding building a cemetery on 307 acres of prime, active farmland.

]]> No 239 239 11.04.25 My Name is LaMoosh: Hear Linda Meanus' Story Growing Up in Celilo Falls full 5ef2f04d-8cd2-4390-a932-b8486ee20e49 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba5ab72c Hear the story of Linda Meanus, author of "My Name is LaMoosh", about her upbringing in Celilo Falls, as told to participants at this year's Indigenous Peoples Celebration this year in Salem.

]]> Hear the story of Linda Meanus, author of "My Name is LaMoosh", about her upbringing in Celilo Falls, as told to participants at this year's Indigenous Peoples Celebration this year in Salem.

]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:41:59 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 760 Hear the story of Linda Meanus, author of "My Name is LaMoosh", about her upbringing in Celilo Falls, as told to participants at this year's Indigenous Peoples Celebration this year in Salem.

]]> No 238 238 11.04.25 Elephant in the Room Explores Decline in Salmon Population full c7c9a9cc-f85f-4e19-b40f-eaa67a3b89b8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/88b9a237 Elephant in the Room talks with Dr. Corbin Schuster, microbiology professor at Oregon State University and member of the Yakama Nation, about causes behind the decline in salmon population in the Columbia River.

]]> Elephant in the Room talks with Dr. Corbin Schuster, microbiology professor at Oregon State University and member of the Yakama Nation, about causes behind the decline in salmon population in the Columbia River.

]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:38:40 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1262 Elephant in the Room talks with Dr. Corbin Schuster, microbiology professor at Oregon State University and member of the Yakama Nation, about causes behind the decline in salmon population in the Columbia River.

]]> No 237 237 10.28.25 Fair Housing Council of Oregon: Mission & Purpose full 8fbe4620-d881-4285-bce3-c4e8c3ffb6c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d45b86d Learn how the Fair Housing Council of Oregon helps people who may have been discriminated against in securing housing, with Shyle Ruder. Shyle explores how their work differs from landlord tenant law, what discrimination looks like, and how recent federal initiatives are making it harder for tenants and landlords to ensure discrimination does not occur.

]]> Learn how the Fair Housing Council of Oregon helps people who may have been discriminated against in securing housing, with Shyle Ruder. Shyle explores how their work differs from landlord tenant law, what discrimination looks like, and how recent federal initiatives are making it harder for tenants and landlords to ensure discrimination does not occur.

]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:10:58 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1285 Learn how the Fair Housing Council of Oregon helps people who may have been discriminated against in securing housing, with Shyle Ruder. Shyle explores how their work differs from landlord tenant law, what discrimination looks like, and how recent federal initiatives are making it harder for tenants and landlords to ensure discrimination does not occur.

]]> No 236 236 10.24.25 Functional Nutrition for a Healthy Lifestyle full 98fa2473-a809-4f54-a8e0-594dbaca2da1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/147feece Join Rod Stanley, Lifestyle Interventionist and Corrective Exercise Specialist, in a powerful conversation with Ali Virtue, Functional Nutritionist and Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner at Parkside Nutrition (Salem, OR). Rod and Ali dig into the foundations of building a vibrant, sustainable lifestyle—moving beyond quick fixes to embrace nutrient-dense foods, consistent healthy habits, and empowered self-care. Listen in for actionable insights on how intentional eating, mindset shifts, and personalized nutrition strategies unlock better energy, resilience, and long-term health.  Perfect for anyone seeking practical advice and inspiration to take charge of their well-being.

]]> Join Rod Stanley, Lifestyle Interventionist and Corrective Exercise Specialist, in a powerful conversation with Ali Virtue, Functional Nutritionist and Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner at Parkside Nutrition (Salem, OR). Rod and Ali dig into the foundations of building a vibrant, sustainable lifestyle—moving beyond quick fixes to embrace nutrient-dense foods, consistent healthy habits, and empowered self-care. Listen in for actionable insights on how intentional eating, mindset shifts, and personalized nutrition strategies unlock better energy, resilience, and long-term health.  Perfect for anyone seeking practical advice and inspiration to take charge of their well-being.

]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:20:22 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1740 Join Rod Stanley, Lifestyle Interventionist and Corrective Exercise Specialist, in a powerful conversation with Ali Virtue, Functional Nutritionist and Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner at Parkside Nutrition (Salem, OR). Rod and Ali dig into the foundations of building a vibrant, sustainable lifestyle—moving beyond quick fixes to embrace nutrient-dense foods, consistent healthy habits, and empowered self-care. Listen in for actionable insights on how intentional eating, mindset shifts, and personalized nutrition strategies unlock better energy, resilience, and long-term health.  Perfect for anyone seeking practical advice and inspiration to take charge of their well-being.

]]> No 235 235 10.23.25 Holla for Labor Explores the Work of AFRAM - an African American Caucus in SEIU full 6b4e2b97-39cd-4e65-b113-284da816326f https://share.transistor.fm/s/948e7bf8 Holla for Labor talks with Ibrahim Coulibaly, President of the Western region for AFRAM, an African American constituency caucus within SEIU Local 503 (Service Employees International Union). They discuss recent legislation that supports workers in an active labor dispute and the role of AFRAM plays in SEIU. 

]]> Holla for Labor talks with Ibrahim Coulibaly, President of the Western region for AFRAM, an African American constituency caucus within SEIU Local 503 (Service Employees International Union). They discuss recent legislation that supports workers in an active labor dispute and the role of AFRAM plays in SEIU. 

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:32:58 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1966 Holla for Labor talks with Ibrahim Coulibaly, President of the Western region for AFRAM, an African American constituency caucus within SEIU Local 503 (Service Employees International Union). They discuss recent legislation that supports workers in an active labor dispute and the role of AFRAM plays in SEIU. 

]]> No 234 234 10.21.25 Monmouth Monthly Explores Veterans' Services at Western OR University full 7dd0d898-2aa9-48e8-beee-82d8749e608a https://share.transistor.fm/s/47780667 Monmouth Monthly highlights veterans, with Logan Doerfller and Jim Hawthorne from Western Oregon University, who'll talk about events coming up in November at the university to honor veterans.

]]> Monmouth Monthly highlights veterans, with Logan Doerfller and Jim Hawthorne from Western Oregon University, who'll talk about events coming up in November at the university to honor veterans.

]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:09:14 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1337 Monmouth Monthly highlights veterans, with Logan Doerfller and Jim Hawthorne from Western Oregon University, who'll talk about events coming up in November at the university to honor veterans.

]]> No 233 233 10.20.25 Nov. 4th Local Election: City of Stayton's Parks & Pool Levy full c75d06d3-6fe7-4a3a-a2ae-5e2120435ec2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/24cc08b0 The City of Stayton is asking residents to support a robust park & pool program by passing an operations levy to maintain & enhance family recreation opportunities. Mayor Brian Quigley, Council President Steve Simms and City Manager Julia Hajduk describe what residents would get and how much it would cost. 

]]> The City of Stayton is asking residents to support a robust park & pool program by passing an operations levy to maintain & enhance family recreation opportunities. Mayor Brian Quigley, Council President Steve Simms and City Manager Julia Hajduk describe what residents would get and how much it would cost. 

]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:24:34 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 761 The City of Stayton is asking residents to support a robust park & pool program by passing an operations levy to maintain & enhance family recreation opportunities. Mayor Brian Quigley, Council President Steve Simms and City Manager Julia Hajduk describe what residents would get and how much it would cost. 

]]> No 232 232 10.20.25 Nov. 4th Local Election: Woodburn Charter Amendent full 87e5c4a9-f9df-406c-95ab-b8c2eb698eeb https://share.transistor.fm/s/f9bbd15f The City of Woodburn is asking voters to amend the city charter at the Nov. 4th election.  Mayor Frank Lonergan describes the changes, why they are needed, and why the city and council are asking residents to vote on this now.

]]> The City of Woodburn is asking voters to amend the city charter at the Nov. 4th election.  Mayor Frank Lonergan describes the changes, why they are needed, and why the city and council are asking residents to vote on this now.

]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:12:30 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 836 The City of Woodburn is asking voters to amend the city charter at the Nov. 4th election.  Mayor Frank Lonergan describes the changes, why they are needed, and why the city and council are asking residents to vote on this now.

]]> No 231 231 10.16.25 Braver Angels Explores the Work of Building Bridgers full 331c274f-4d6c-4062-9616-157bc2cc9716 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a52346b5 Braver Angels talks with Marla Estes, founder and leader of Building Bridgers, about building a civil society by reducing polarization through viewpoint diversity. Estes describes ways to make bridging efforts successful, including by looking within and noting how language can trigger polarization.

]]> Braver Angels talks with Marla Estes, founder and leader of Building Bridgers, about building a civil society by reducing polarization through viewpoint diversity. Estes describes ways to make bridging efforts successful, including by looking within and noting how language can trigger polarization.

]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:18:14 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2785 Braver Angels talks with Marla Estes, founder and leader of Building Bridgers, about building a civil society by reducing polarization through viewpoint diversity. Estes describes ways to make bridging efforts successful, including by looking within and noting how language can trigger polarization.

]]> No 230 230 10.15.25 Conservation Spotlight Showcases Elderberry Wisdom Farm full 94b693d9-89f5-4579-b851-1fedbe9d7fed https://share.transistor.fm/s/aef37b5d Conservation Spotlight highlights how Elderberry Wisdom Farm, in Marion County, provides opportunities for Indigenous youth to strengthen their traditional Native American ties to the land, and the farm's efforts to acquire organic certification.

]]> Conservation Spotlight highlights how Elderberry Wisdom Farm, in Marion County, provides opportunities for Indigenous youth to strengthen their traditional Native American ties to the land, and the farm's efforts to acquire organic certification.

]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:11:33 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1713 Conservation Spotlight highlights how Elderberry Wisdom Farm, in Marion County, provides opportunities for Indigenous youth to strengthen their traditional Native American ties to the land, and the farm's efforts to acquire organic certification.

]]> No 229 229 10.14.25 Urban League Unpacked Explores Revolving Cycle of Homelessness & the Solutions full d4530bfb-ee7b-43ef-af6e-af486e32b306 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a94a180 Urban League Unpacked digs into housing and homelessness across the Willamette Valley. From rising rents to shrinking safety nets, they unpack systemic barriers that keep families on the edge, and explore community-driven solutions. Jimmy Jones, Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency and Katrina Holland, Urban League join the conversation. 

]]> Urban League Unpacked digs into housing and homelessness across the Willamette Valley. From rising rents to shrinking safety nets, they unpack systemic barriers that keep families on the edge, and explore community-driven solutions. Jimmy Jones, Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency and Katrina Holland, Urban League join the conversation. 

]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:41:17 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2146 Urban League Unpacked digs into housing and homelessness across the Willamette Valley. From rising rents to shrinking safety nets, they unpack systemic barriers that keep families on the edge, and explore community-driven solutions. Jimmy Jones, Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency and Katrina Holland, Urban League join the conversation. 

]]> No 228 228 10.09.25 Policy for the People Examines Corporate Tax Avoidance full 8e972cef-21be-4785-8efc-5359ef32c92a https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd8b7da6 Policy for the People explores how corporations avoid taxes and the need for tax transparency, with Jason Ward, Center for International Corporate Tax Accountability & Research; and, Spandan Marasini, Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. 

]]> Policy for the People explores how corporations avoid taxes and the need for tax transparency, with Jason Ward, Center for International Corporate Tax Accountability & Research; and, Spandan Marasini, Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. 

]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:26:24 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1688 Policy for the People explores how corporations avoid taxes and the need for tax transparency, with Jason Ward, Center for International Corporate Tax Accountability & Research; and, Spandan Marasini, Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. 

]]> No 227 227 10.07.25 Elephant in the Room Spotlight on Coffin Butte Landfill, Part 2 full 0dfb2de3-d32e-4dda-bb65-d61853120971 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8389e73 Elephant in the Room continues the discussion of environmental impacts of Coffin Butte landfill, with Ken Ecklund, former chair of Benton County's Solid Waste Advisory Committee and Mason Levitt, Beyond Toxics. This episode examines environmental hazards from leachate, other regular impacts on neighbors of the landfill, and the public process happening now to engage residents in decision making.

]]> Elephant in the Room continues the discussion of environmental impacts of Coffin Butte landfill, with Ken Ecklund, former chair of Benton County's Solid Waste Advisory Committee and Mason Levitt, Beyond Toxics. This episode examines environmental hazards from leachate, other regular impacts on neighbors of the landfill, and the public process happening now to engage residents in decision making.

]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:03:56 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1920 Elephant in the Room continues the discussion of environmental impacts of Coffin Butte landfill, with Ken Ecklund, former chair of Benton County's Solid Waste Advisory Committee and Mason Levitt, Beyond Toxics. This episode examines environmental hazards from leachate, other regular impacts on neighbors of the landfill, and the public process happening now to engage residents in decision making.

]]> No 226 226 10.06.25 Ethics Commission Findings on Salem Mayor & Councilors on "Seriel Communications" full 4fe328ad-6e28-42b6-b846-214af987df8c https://share.transistor.fm/s/a27b7acf Brian Hines, blogger on Salem issues, spoke about the Oregon Ethics Commission's findings concerning a complaint he lodged last winter, on the process used by Mayor Julie Hoy, and involved five sitting councilors, that led to the resignation of City Manager, Keith Stahley.  Hines addresses statements in the commission's findings and shares his observations of what it may mean for future trust by Salem residents.

]]> Brian Hines, blogger on Salem issues, spoke about the Oregon Ethics Commission's findings concerning a complaint he lodged last winter, on the process used by Mayor Julie Hoy, and involved five sitting councilors, that led to the resignation of City Manager, Keith Stahley.  Hines addresses statements in the commission's findings and shares his observations of what it may mean for future trust by Salem residents.

]]> Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:29:55 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2399 Brian Hines, blogger on Salem issues, spoke about the Oregon Ethics Commission's findings concerning a complaint he lodged last winter, on the process used by Mayor Julie Hoy, and involved five sitting councilors, that led to the resignation of City Manager, Keith Stahley.  Hines addresses statements in the commission's findings and shares his observations of what it may mean for future trust by Salem residents.

]]> No 225 225 10.02.25 Willamette Block Party Explores Community Building with Sarah Arbuckle full f4ed5c2e-6881-4239-a6f6-77e1ec87c904 https://share.transistor.fm/s/727e1ce5 Join hosts Xavier and Allie as they welcome their first guest Sarah Arbuckle, Chief of Staff to Oregon State Representative, Hòa Nguyễn, (HD 48). Hear how Sarah is building, sustaining and advocating for people in the Willamette Valley since 2019, through Salem-Keizer School District, Black Joy Oregon, and Brown Girl Rise. The extended cut of the episode will be available on The Willamette Block Party YouTube channel.

]]> Join hosts Xavier and Allie as they welcome their first guest Sarah Arbuckle, Chief of Staff to Oregon State Representative, Hòa Nguyễn, (HD 48). Hear how Sarah is building, sustaining and advocating for people in the Willamette Valley since 2019, through Salem-Keizer School District, Black Joy Oregon, and Brown Girl Rise. The extended cut of the episode will be available on The Willamette Block Party YouTube channel.

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:52:20 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1764 Join hosts Xavier and Allie as they welcome their first guest Sarah Arbuckle, Chief of Staff to Oregon State Representative, Hòa Nguyễn, (HD 48). Hear how Sarah is building, sustaining and advocating for people in the Willamette Valley since 2019, through Salem-Keizer School District, Black Joy Oregon, and Brown Girl Rise. The extended cut of the episode will be available on The Willamette Block Party YouTube channel.

]]> No 224 224 09.30.25 Elephant in the Room Explores Coffin Butte Landfill - Part 1 full 54704a52-0b7b-442e-bf12-c3080228304f https://share.transistor.fm/s/5456d82d Elephant in the Room explores the environmental impacts of methane gas emissions from Coffin Butte landfill and other issues related to the management of this landfill in Corvallis OR, with Ken Ecklund, former chair of Benton County's Solid Waste Advisory Committee and Mason Levitt, Beyond Toxics. This is part one of a two-part program. 

]]> Elephant in the Room explores the environmental impacts of methane gas emissions from Coffin Butte landfill and other issues related to the management of this landfill in Corvallis OR, with Ken Ecklund, former chair of Benton County's Solid Waste Advisory Committee and Mason Levitt, Beyond Toxics. This is part one of a two-part program. 

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:56:42 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2062 Elephant in the Room explores the environmental impacts of methane gas emissions from Coffin Butte landfill and other issues related to the management of this landfill in Corvallis OR, with Ken Ecklund, former chair of Benton County's Solid Waste Advisory Committee and Mason Levitt, Beyond Toxics. This is part one of a two-part program. 

]]> No 223 223 09.25.25 Holla for Labor talks with State Rep. Travis Nelson full 81f6a5dd-2d83-4c7f-b291-15d250ba3f91 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b0a3c92 Holla for Labor talks with Oregon State Representative Travis Nelson regarding his new appointment to the National Democratic Party and as the Treasurer of the Congressional Black Caucus. 

]]> Holla for Labor talks with Oregon State Representative Travis Nelson regarding his new appointment to the National Democratic Party and as the Treasurer of the Congressional Black Caucus. 

]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:04:47 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1568 Holla for Labor talks with Oregon State Representative Travis Nelson regarding his new appointment to the National Democratic Party and as the Treasurer of the Congressional Black Caucus. 

]]> No 222 222 09.25.25 Punx in the Park 2025 full 21828115-70e6-418e-b271-516b57a28ee2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e6922c1 Punx in the Park is a concert and resource fair for at risk youth in Marion County.  Hear the report about the purpose and activities from this year's event on August 31st with KMUZ volunteer, Sophie Martin.  (The original and longer version of this report aired on The Forum Sept 19th.)

]]> Punx in the Park is a concert and resource fair for at risk youth in Marion County.  Hear the report about the purpose and activities from this year's event on August 31st with KMUZ volunteer, Sophie Martin.  (The original and longer version of this report aired on The Forum Sept 19th.)

]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:02:26 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1063 Punx in the Park is a concert and resource fair for at risk youth in Marion County.  Hear the report about the purpose and activities from this year's event on August 31st with KMUZ volunteer, Sophie Martin.  (The original and longer version of this report aired on The Forum Sept 19th.)

]]> No 221 221 09.23.25 Monmouth's Senior Center - a "Third Space" full 35d8e1f6-12db-46af-a1d8-742dd3a94b27 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a785aa89 Monmouth Monthly talks with Barbara Cronin about the city's Senior Center and its programs; and, how it serves as a "third space" for Monmouth residents. 

]]> Monmouth Monthly talks with Barbara Cronin about the city's Senior Center and its programs; and, how it serves as a "third space" for Monmouth residents. 

]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:58:12 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1485 Monmouth Monthly talks with Barbara Cronin about the city's Senior Center and its programs; and, how it serves as a "third space" for Monmouth residents. 

]]> No 220 220 09.17.25 Conservation Spotlight Explores Silverton's Oak Tree Preservation full 7e080861-3919-43d5-9b36-66930e3cc24a https://share.transistor.fm/s/abc38321 Conservation Spotlight talks with Eric Hammond, Council member for the City of Silverton, who explains the conservation events and programs in his community, including the upcoming annual OAKtober event.

]]> Conservation Spotlight talks with Eric Hammond, Council member for the City of Silverton, who explains the conservation events and programs in his community, including the upcoming annual OAKtober event.

]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:52:13 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1767 Conservation Spotlight talks with Eric Hammond, Council member for the City of Silverton, who explains the conservation events and programs in his community, including the upcoming annual OAKtober event.

]]> No 219 219 09.16.25 Monmouth Monthly Explores The Wall that Heals full 2030a806-e342-420d-950c-01b6d882ba17 https://share.transistor.fm/s/59aba496 Monmouth Monthly talks with the curators of "The Wall that Heals" - an exhibit coming to the City of Independence Sept 18 - 22. A replica of the Vietnam Memorial traveling throughout the U.S. Hear former Mayor of Independence, John McArdle and Vietnam veteran and community volunteer, Billy Whisenant talk about the exhibit and a story about a fellow serviceman who has been close to heart for more than 50 years. 

]]> Monmouth Monthly talks with the curators of "The Wall that Heals" - an exhibit coming to the City of Independence Sept 18 - 22. A replica of the Vietnam Memorial traveling throughout the U.S. Hear former Mayor of Independence, John McArdle and Vietnam veteran and community volunteer, Billy Whisenant talk about the exhibit and a story about a fellow serviceman who has been close to heart for more than 50 years. 

]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:48:39 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1564 Monmouth Monthly talks with the curators of "The Wall that Heals" - an exhibit coming to the City of Independence Sept 18 - 22. A replica of the Vietnam Memorial traveling throughout the U.S. Hear former Mayor of Independence, John McArdle and Vietnam veteran and community volunteer, Billy Whisenant talk about the exhibit and a story about a fellow serviceman who has been close to heart for more than 50 years. 

]]> No 218 218 09.01.25 Meet AFSCME Local 2067 with Steve Hall full 21666209-e621-4acd-ada3-1d1ff065a672 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5c5db6d Happy Labor Day!  Hear how City of Salem employees serve residents and the value of an organized workforce with AFSCME Local 2067 President Steve Hall.

]]> Happy Labor Day!  Hear how City of Salem employees serve residents and the value of an organized workforce with AFSCME Local 2067 President Steve Hall.

]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2025 08:30:24 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1211 Happy Labor Day!  Hear how City of Salem employees serve residents and the value of an organized workforce with AFSCME Local 2067 President Steve Hall.

]]> No 217 217 09.04.25 Willamette Block Party - Where Black Culture, Business & Community Come Alive full 4614e21f-49a5-4ab4-9fb3-466c17829072 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a326c02a In this first episode of Willamette Block Party, program hosts Xavier Hudson, Allie Saunders and Ray White explain how this monthly program will center Black voices, highlight local leaders, and spotlight stories and events shaping the future of the mid-Willamette Valley. They introduce themselves and the purpose of this program.

]]> In this first episode of Willamette Block Party, program hosts Xavier Hudson, Allie Saunders and Ray White explain how this monthly program will center Black voices, highlight local leaders, and spotlight stories and events shaping the future of the mid-Willamette Valley. They introduce themselves and the purpose of this program.

]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:00:08 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1802 In this first episode of Willamette Block Party, program hosts Xavier Hudson, Allie Saunders and Ray White explain how this monthly program will center Black voices, highlight local leaders, and spotlight stories and events shaping the future of the mid-Willamette Valley. They introduce themselves and the purpose of this program.

]]> No 216 216 09.03.25 Keeping Oregon Oregon Explores Farm & Forest Land Preservation full 07f6a808-9f8f-4d04-ac2c-d23a7f2dadae https://share.transistor.fm/s/615b1cc8 Keeping Oregon Oregon explores farm & forest land preservation with Nellie McAdams, fifth generation hazelnut farmer, executive director of Oregon Agricultural Trust, and board Chair of 1000 Friends of Oregon.

]]> Keeping Oregon Oregon explores farm & forest land preservation with Nellie McAdams, fifth generation hazelnut farmer, executive director of Oregon Agricultural Trust, and board Chair of 1000 Friends of Oregon.

]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:50:46 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1575 Keeping Oregon Oregon explores farm & forest land preservation with Nellie McAdams, fifth generation hazelnut farmer, executive director of Oregon Agricultural Trust, and board Chair of 1000 Friends of Oregon.

]]> No 215 215 09.11.25 Policy for the People Explores the Fight for Better Pay & Rights for Rideshare Drivers full ceeb8080-7a3b-46d3-9721-0bee3b5140fd https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed27f3bd Policy for the People talks with Nathaniel Hudson-Hartman and Joe Jackson, rideshare drivers and organizers with Drivers Union Oregon. They discuss the essential nature of their work, the low pay and lack of protections that come with the job, and their union's effort to improve working conditions. 

]]> Policy for the People talks with Nathaniel Hudson-Hartman and Joe Jackson, rideshare drivers and organizers with Drivers Union Oregon. They discuss the essential nature of their work, the low pay and lack of protections that come with the job, and their union's effort to improve working conditions. 

]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:40:48 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1684 Policy for the People talks with Nathaniel Hudson-Hartman and Joe Jackson, rideshare drivers and organizers with Drivers Union Oregon. They discuss the essential nature of their work, the low pay and lack of protections that come with the job, and their union's effort to improve working conditions. 

]]> No 214 214 09.09.2025 Urban League Unpacked Explores Workforce Development Opportunities full 073d77e2-e429-424a-9a3b-d6deb4fcd546 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0047cff9 Urban League Unpacked shines a light on how Urban League of Portland is building pathways to economic prosperity across Oregon. Hear how the Workforce & Small Business Development programs support job seekers and aspiring entrepreneurs throughout the state - whether navigating career transitions, pursuing living-wage work, or launching a new venture. 

]]> Urban League Unpacked shines a light on how Urban League of Portland is building pathways to economic prosperity across Oregon. Hear how the Workforce & Small Business Development programs support job seekers and aspiring entrepreneurs throughout the state - whether navigating career transitions, pursuing living-wage work, or launching a new venture. 

]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:30:12 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1488 Urban League Unpacked shines a light on how Urban League of Portland is building pathways to economic prosperity across Oregon. Hear how the Workforce & Small Business Development programs support job seekers and aspiring entrepreneurs throughout the state - whether navigating career transitions, pursuing living-wage work, or launching a new venture. 

]]> No 213 213 08.28.25 Holla Reflects on the Power of Organized Labor with Graham Trainor, OR AFL-CIO full 98752dfb-ed73-47c8-8496-1423f7fdd1e0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e50f027 Holla for Labor talks with Graham Trainor, president of the Orgeon AFL-CIO, on the rising interest in workers unionizing and how labor is pushing back against federal initiatives from the Trump administration. 

]]> Holla for Labor talks with Graham Trainor, president of the Orgeon AFL-CIO, on the rising interest in workers unionizing and how labor is pushing back against federal initiatives from the Trump administration. 

]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:26:41 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1786 Holla for Labor talks with Graham Trainor, president of the Orgeon AFL-CIO, on the rising interest in workers unionizing and how labor is pushing back against federal initiatives from the Trump administration. 

]]> No 212 212 08.26.25 Expungement Clinic in Marion County full 876995de-cccd-49d4-8785-562b499edb17 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c50e8f2 Expungement helps Oregonians move past arrests or convictions in this state by erasing their records. Marion County recently opened a monthly expungement clinic to help people navigate the process. Chris Symeonides and Heather Enderle, with the Public Defenders of Marion County, discuss the expungement process and how the clinics work.

]]> Expungement helps Oregonians move past arrests or convictions in this state by erasing their records. Marion County recently opened a monthly expungement clinic to help people navigate the process. Chris Symeonides and Heather Enderle, with the Public Defenders of Marion County, discuss the expungement process and how the clinics work.

]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:10:01 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1399 Expungement helps Oregonians move past arrests or convictions in this state by erasing their records. Marion County recently opened a monthly expungement clinic to help people navigate the process. Chris Symeonides and Heather Enderle, with the Public Defenders of Marion County, discuss the expungement process and how the clinics work.

]]> No 211 211 08.21.25 Braver Angels Explores How "Reds" and "Blues" Alienate Each Other full e9a3a05a-3dcc-4b64-92be-49bbcda1a40c https://share.transistor.fm/s/75b62641 Braver Angels talks with Rachel Weinstein about her journey into "bridging" the political divide through the Braver Angels organization. Find out how she, raised in a "blue" community, is engaging with people from "red" communities, and what she's learned about how we create wedges through language and misinformation. 

]]> Braver Angels talks with Rachel Weinstein about her journey into "bridging" the political divide through the Braver Angels organization. Find out how she, raised in a "blue" community, is engaging with people from "red" communities, and what she's learned about how we create wedges through language and misinformation. 

]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:09:46 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2838 Braver Angels talks with Rachel Weinstein about her journey into "bridging" the political divide through the Braver Angels organization. Find out how she, raised in a "blue" community, is engaging with people from "red" communities, and what she's learned about how we create wedges through language and misinformation. 

]]> No 210 210 08.20.25 Conservation Spotlight Explores the Cultural Harvest Collective & BIPOC Farmers Co-Op full b1a6bf21-1c6d-41ca-acbb-a0abf3f026b0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/593c2072 Conservation Spotlight talks with Nikita Vincent and Erubiel Valladares, about the Cultural Harvest Collective and the Mid-Willamette BIPOC Farmers Co-Op, and how these efforts build resilience in Polk County Oregon.

]]> Conservation Spotlight talks with Nikita Vincent and Erubiel Valladares, about the Cultural Harvest Collective and the Mid-Willamette BIPOC Farmers Co-Op, and how these efforts build resilience in Polk County Oregon.

]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 08:06:06 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2086 Conservation Spotlight talks with Nikita Vincent and Erubiel Valladares, about the Cultural Harvest Collective and the Mid-Willamette BIPOC Farmers Co-Op, and how these efforts build resilience in Polk County Oregon.

]]> No 209 209 08.19.25 Monmouth Monthly Talks Trash with Brandt Sanitary Service full b6295b1b-f0bb-4dbe-865b-ebed88e43c69 https://share.transistor.fm/s/30e80232 Monmouth Monthly talks trash, once again, with Josh Brandt of Brandt’s Sanitary Service. Find out how haulers are adjusting to the 
Recycling Modernization Act passed by the Legislature several years ago, how recycling is expanding, and the best thing to do with cardboard boxes.

]]> Monmouth Monthly talks trash, once again, with Josh Brandt of Brandt’s Sanitary Service. Find out how haulers are adjusting to the 
Recycling Modernization Act passed by the Legislature several years ago, how recycling is expanding, and the best thing to do with cardboard boxes.

]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:02:32 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2127 Monmouth Monthly talks trash, once again, with Josh Brandt of Brandt’s Sanitary Service. Find out how haulers are adjusting to the 
Recycling Modernization Act passed by the Legislature several years ago, how recycling is expanding, and the best thing to do with cardboard boxes.

]]> No 208 208 08.15.25 Addressing Homelessness in a Changing Political Landscape full 5a5d5248-33fd-4e8b-a2ce-e570fb3e1657 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0da60969 Jimmy Jones, Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, examines the history of addressing homelessness in this country - from criminalizing people who are homeless, shifting to providing low barrier services, and back.  He reviews the progress made in the Salem area since 2019, and his concerns for the future with changing political winds.

]]> Jimmy Jones, Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, examines the history of addressing homelessness in this country - from criminalizing people who are homeless, shifting to providing low barrier services, and back.  He reviews the progress made in the Salem area since 2019, and his concerns for the future with changing political winds.

]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:50:12 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2688 Jimmy Jones, Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, examines the history of addressing homelessness in this country - from criminalizing people who are homeless, shifting to providing low barrier services, and back.  He reviews the progress made in the Salem area since 2019, and his concerns for the future with changing political winds.

]]> No 207 207 08.07.25 Radio Poder Serving the Latinx Community full 2424fdcd-ce3e-4bad-8c08-dce77d2d3e2d https://share.transistor.fm/s/902edc45 Meet Vicky Falcón Vázquez, Director of Radio Poder, a local community radio station in Woodburn OR serving people who speak Spanish and other indigenous languages from the Americas. Hear about the birth of the station, news about its expansion, and its critical link to the Latino/Latina community. Hear the station at 98.3 FM or stream from turadiopoder.org.

]]> Meet Vicky Falcón Vázquez, Director of Radio Poder, a local community radio station in Woodburn OR serving people who speak Spanish and other indigenous languages from the Americas. Hear about the birth of the station, news about its expansion, and its critical link to the Latino/Latina community. Hear the station at 98.3 FM or stream from turadiopoder.org.

]]> Wed, 13 Aug 2025 18:58:21 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1685 Meet Vicky Falcón Vázquez, Director of Radio Poder, a local community radio station in Woodburn OR serving people who speak Spanish and other indigenous languages from the Americas. Hear about the birth of the station, news about its expansion, and its critical link to the Latino/Latina community. Hear the station at 98.3 FM or stream from turadiopoder.org.

]]> No 206 206 08.06.25 Keeping Oregon Oregon Examines Land Use Law Bills from the 2025 Legislative Session full 5deb74cd-08b2-42dd-86ec-b6ec7dd134a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d513b08 Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with Mary Kyle McCurdy, 1000 Friends of Oregon, regarding the good, the sad, and the ugly land use planning legislation from the 2025 Oregon legislative session. 

]]> Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with Mary Kyle McCurdy, 1000 Friends of Oregon, regarding the good, the sad, and the ugly land use planning legislation from the 2025 Oregon legislative session. 

]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:19:13 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1436 Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with Mary Kyle McCurdy, 1000 Friends of Oregon, regarding the good, the sad, and the ugly land use planning legislation from the 2025 Oregon legislative session. 

]]> No 205 205 08.05.25 Elephant in the Room Gets Update on Salem Climate Action Plan full 9e5f6588-fe34-4d25-9b1c-bfcb9be30226 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d19b84bd Elephant in the Room explores what's new with Salem's Climate Action Plan with City Councilor Micki Varney. They review what's happening with strategies and actions aimed to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions and increase climate resiliency in our community.

]]> Elephant in the Room explores what's new with Salem's Climate Action Plan with City Councilor Micki Varney. They review what's happening with strategies and actions aimed to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions and increase climate resiliency in our community.

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2025 07:55:45 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1490 Elephant in the Room explores what's new with Salem's Climate Action Plan with City Councilor Micki Varney. They review what's happening with strategies and actions aimed to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions and increase climate resiliency in our community.

]]> No 204 204 08.01.25 Inside the Legislature w/Rep. Tom Andersen full 1230fd1c-98b7-40e2-a691-85218729ebc7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9331e9fa Rep. Tom Andersen provides insights into the workings of the recently adjourned Oregon Legislature and discusses what's next with the Transportation package that did not pass before adjournment. 

]]> Rep. Tom Andersen provides insights into the workings of the recently adjourned Oregon Legislature and discusses what's next with the Transportation package that did not pass before adjournment. 

]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2025 11:25:39 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 3416 Rep. Tom Andersen provides insights into the workings of the recently adjourned Oregon Legislature and discusses what's next with the Transportation package that did not pass before adjournment. 

]]> No 203 203 07.31.25 Fitness & Health for Aging Populations full 6b925d54-4b9b-4cae-9283-a9bcda98185d https://share.transistor.fm/s/2dadcbc1 Rod Stanley, fitness expert & personal trainer at Ritual Health & Fitness, shares his views on health & aging, how he works with people of all ages, and current research he's involved in on gait and balance - developing a protocol for working with older adults to prevent falls.

]]> Rod Stanley, fitness expert & personal trainer at Ritual Health & Fitness, shares his views on health & aging, how he works with people of all ages, and current research he's involved in on gait and balance - developing a protocol for working with older adults to prevent falls.

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:47:55 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1803 Rod Stanley, fitness expert & personal trainer at Ritual Health & Fitness, shares his views on health & aging, how he works with people of all ages, and current research he's involved in on gait and balance - developing a protocol for working with older adults to prevent falls.

]]> No 202 202 07.30.25 AI: Global Solution for the Dementia Crisis full 160e9e67-d65c-4df1-9cbe-43720de8107c https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b37b50e Find out how Artificial Intelligence can help predict and diagnose dementia, with author and social psychologist Armando Arias, co-author of "AI: Global Solution for the Dementia Crisis," which just came out this spring.

]]> Find out how Artificial Intelligence can help predict and diagnose dementia, with author and social psychologist Armando Arias, co-author of "AI: Global Solution for the Dementia Crisis," which just came out this spring.

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:44:04 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1985 Find out how Artificial Intelligence can help predict and diagnose dementia, with author and social psychologist Armando Arias, co-author of "AI: Global Solution for the Dementia Crisis," which just came out this spring.

]]> No 201 201 07.29.25 Helping Hands: Serving Salem Residents for Almost 60 Years full 04a24a1b-e99d-4a5b-8c01-a5c756183f49 https://share.transistor.fm/s/797ee0bc Hear the story of Helping Hands, an all volunteer nonprofit serving anyone in need in the Salem area for almost 60 years with their "free-tail" store. Find out how quilts play a role in funding operations; then, get a tour of their expansion project. 

]]> Hear the story of Helping Hands, an all volunteer nonprofit serving anyone in need in the Salem area for almost 60 years with their "free-tail" store. Find out how quilts play a role in funding operations; then, get a tour of their expansion project. 

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2025 08:39:40 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2284 Hear the story of Helping Hands, an all volunteer nonprofit serving anyone in need in the Salem area for almost 60 years with their "free-tail" store. Find out how quilts play a role in funding operations; then, get a tour of their expansion project. 

]]> No 200 200 07.24.25 Holla Explores How to Amplify Women's Voices full 90577c2f-7547-4f6d-b793-009bc52c3c53 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e9172d2 Holla for Labor talks with Dr. Gwendolyn Avington, District 7 Director of Toastmasters, about her work in leadership development, and how to help women find their voices to meet their needs.

]]> Holla for Labor talks with Dr. Gwendolyn Avington, District 7 Director of Toastmasters, about her work in leadership development, and how to help women find their voices to meet their needs.

]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2025 08:35:38 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1876 Holla for Labor talks with Dr. Gwendolyn Avington, District 7 Director of Toastmasters, about her work in leadership development, and how to help women find their voices to meet their needs.

]]> No 199 199 07.17.25 An Update on Braver Angels' Oregon Rural Urban Project full c48aa7bd-46b1-43f3-a395-e7d6a9335e60 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d24a02c3 Braver Angels Oregon provides an update on their Oregon Rural Urban Project (ORUP) with Elizabeth Christensen and Steve Radcliffe. ORUP seeks to find common ground between rural and urban communities through town halls and moderated discussions. We find out what's been learned so far and what more needs to happen before a report gets sent to the Oregon legislature. 

]]> Braver Angels Oregon provides an update on their Oregon Rural Urban Project (ORUP) with Elizabeth Christensen and Steve Radcliffe. ORUP seeks to find common ground between rural and urban communities through town halls and moderated discussions. We find out what's been learned so far and what more needs to happen before a report gets sent to the Oregon legislature. 

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:06:29 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1350 Braver Angels Oregon provides an update on their Oregon Rural Urban Project (ORUP) with Elizabeth Christensen and Steve Radcliffe. ORUP seeks to find common ground between rural and urban communities through town halls and moderated discussions. We find out what's been learned so far and what more needs to happen before a report gets sent to the Oregon legislature. 

]]> No 198 198 07.15.25 Monmouth Monthly Explores the Smith Fine Arts Series full cbd3d262-1710-4399-ac64-f3057c1511f3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1777050a Monmouth Monthly talks with Jessica Steed of Smith Fine Arts about the upcoming series, how easy it is to enjoy the shows, and how live arts can open your heart and eyes. 

]]> Monmouth Monthly talks with Jessica Steed of Smith Fine Arts about the upcoming series, how easy it is to enjoy the shows, and how live arts can open your heart and eyes. 

]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:22:27 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1652 Monmouth Monthly talks with Jessica Steed of Smith Fine Arts about the upcoming series, how easy it is to enjoy the shows, and how live arts can open your heart and eyes. 

]]> No 197 197 07.16.25 Conservation Spotlight on Sonnen Farms in Aurora Oregon full ba092f8b-9ae2-449e-a222-48d604a2b3b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/adbdba9c Conservation Spotlight hosts its final "Meet the Farmer" series, with Andrea of Sonnen Farms in Aurora, where they bridge the gap between farmers and consumers to explore the challenges, rewards, and vital role of agriculture in Oregon’s Willamette Valley.

]]> Conservation Spotlight hosts its final "Meet the Farmer" series, with Andrea of Sonnen Farms in Aurora, where they bridge the gap between farmers and consumers to explore the challenges, rewards, and vital role of agriculture in Oregon’s Willamette Valley.

]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:17:57 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1736 Conservation Spotlight hosts its final "Meet the Farmer" series, with Andrea of Sonnen Farms in Aurora, where they bridge the gap between farmers and consumers to explore the challenges, rewards, and vital role of agriculture in Oregon’s Willamette Valley.

]]> No 196 196 07.10.25 Policy for the People Explores Impact on Oregonians of Federal Reconciliation Budget Bill full a0df4473-c076-4279-bdca-801025cea453 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f13ff696 Policy for the People talks with Tyler Mac Innis, a policy analyst at the Oregon Center for Public Policy about the federal budget bill that passed July 3rd and its impact on many Oregon families

]]> Policy for the People talks with Tyler Mac Innis, a policy analyst at the Oregon Center for Public Policy about the federal budget bill that passed July 3rd and its impact on many Oregon families

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:21:27 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1686 Policy for the People talks with Tyler Mac Innis, a policy analyst at the Oregon Center for Public Policy about the federal budget bill that passed July 3rd and its impact on many Oregon families

]]> No 195 195 07.08.25 "Urban League Unpacked" Explores the History & Current Day Work of the Urban League full 4be42731-63eb-468a-b4a4-685e8e07d44f https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a70aba1 Nikki Paxton and Justice Rajee of the Urban League talk about the League’s rich history and growing impact across the state. From their roots in civil rights to present-day policy work, they’ll explore how the League is showing up for Black and marginalized communities statewide.

]]> Nikki Paxton and Justice Rajee of the Urban League talk about the League’s rich history and growing impact across the state. From their roots in civil rights to present-day policy work, they’ll explore how the League is showing up for Black and marginalized communities statewide.

]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2025 09:53:59 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1813 Nikki Paxton and Justice Rajee of the Urban League talk about the League’s rich history and growing impact across the state. From their roots in civil rights to present-day policy work, they’ll explore how the League is showing up for Black and marginalized communities statewide.

]]> No 194 194 07.04.25 End of Legislative Session Recap with Rep. Tom Andersen full 95175ad9-1c2a-41dc-b0b9-f6c8a1bd1a5e https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c1e2ce6 State Legislator Tom Andersen provides an end-of-session wrap up.  He addresses local community development projects that were funded and an overview of what happened with the failed transportation package.

]]> State Legislator Tom Andersen provides an end-of-session wrap up.  He addresses local community development projects that were funded and an overview of what happened with the failed transportation package.

]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:59:16 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 3483 State Legislator Tom Andersen provides an end-of-session wrap up.  He addresses local community development projects that were funded and an overview of what happened with the failed transportation package.

]]> No 193 193 07.03.25 Declaration of Resistance & Renewal full 2419ec14-f5b1-47ad-bd1a-5128cbc591ea https://share.transistor.fm/s/15c04044 Salem Region Indivisible has the stated mission to defend the rule of law and to mobilize diverse coalitions to save our democracy. To that end, several members came together to read a revised version of the Declaration of Independence that they call "Declaration of Resistance & Renewal," as a response to the actions by the current federal administration.

]]> Salem Region Indivisible has the stated mission to defend the rule of law and to mobilize diverse coalitions to save our democracy. To that end, several members came together to read a revised version of the Declaration of Independence that they call "Declaration of Resistance & Renewal," as a response to the actions by the current federal administration.

]]> Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:57:21 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 773 Salem Region Indivisible has the stated mission to defend the rule of law and to mobilize diverse coalitions to save our democracy. To that end, several members came together to read a revised version of the Declaration of Independence that they call "Declaration of Resistance & Renewal," as a response to the actions by the current federal administration.

]]> No 192 192 07.03.25 The Canby Center Offers Dignity & Learning full 7e3f13c5-bab3-43d5-817a-a37e7d2fd092 https://share.transistor.fm/s/40b0873d The Canby Center in Oregon offers dignity and inspires learning in the cities of Canby, Hubbard & Aurora.  Learn how one community is serving youth and families struggling economically, through direct support and, in turn, asking them to give back. Ray Keen, executive director, talks about the programs and philosophy. Then, we get a tour of the current expansion project. 

]]> The Canby Center in Oregon offers dignity and inspires learning in the cities of Canby, Hubbard & Aurora.  Learn how one community is serving youth and families struggling economically, through direct support and, in turn, asking them to give back. Ray Keen, executive director, talks about the programs and philosophy. Then, we get a tour of the current expansion project. 

]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2025 21:03:23 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2052 The Canby Center in Oregon offers dignity and inspires learning in the cities of Canby, Hubbard & Aurora.  Learn how one community is serving youth and families struggling economically, through direct support and, in turn, asking them to give back. Ray Keen, executive director, talks about the programs and philosophy. Then, we get a tour of the current expansion project. 

]]> No 191 191 07.02.25 Keeping Oregon Oregon Reviews Land Use Planning Goals full bffa53c7-7da6-4086-86ad-6ecfe5abef35 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a636cfdc The foundation of Oregon's program for land use planning is a set of 19 Statewide Land Use Planning Goals. The goals express the state's policies on land use and related topics, like citizen involvement, housing, and natural resources. Keeping Oregon Oregon reviews Oregon's 19 statewide land use planning goals with Alexis Hammer, Oregon Dept of Land Conservation and Development. 

]]> The foundation of Oregon's program for land use planning is a set of 19 Statewide Land Use Planning Goals. The goals express the state's policies on land use and related topics, like citizen involvement, housing, and natural resources. Keeping Oregon Oregon reviews Oregon's 19 statewide land use planning goals with Alexis Hammer, Oregon Dept of Land Conservation and Development. 

]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2025 07:37:14 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1408 The foundation of Oregon's program for land use planning is a set of 19 Statewide Land Use Planning Goals. The goals express the state's policies on land use and related topics, like citizen involvement, housing, and natural resources. Keeping Oregon Oregon reviews Oregon's 19 statewide land use planning goals with Alexis Hammer, Oregon Dept of Land Conservation and Development. 

]]> No 190 190 07.01.25 Elephant in the Room Talks Lawsuits with Our Children's Trust full f2f742ef-c3ca-4175-a20b-aa34be2d30da https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0e3a61f Elephant in the Room talks with Andrea Rodgers, attorney with Our Children's Trust, which has launched a youth-led constitutional and equal protection lawsuit against the U.S. federal government on its climate initiatives. 

]]> Elephant in the Room talks with Andrea Rodgers, attorney with Our Children's Trust, which has launched a youth-led constitutional and equal protection lawsuit against the U.S. federal government on its climate initiatives. 

]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:29:21 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 970 Elephant in the Room talks with Andrea Rodgers, attorney with Our Children's Trust, which has launched a youth-led constitutional and equal protection lawsuit against the U.S. federal government on its climate initiatives. 

]]> No 189 189 06.26.25 Salem City Council Response to Community on Avelo Airlines full 737fe25c-e5ac-4afa-bd6c-947f59dbf372 https://share.transistor.fm/s/72578101 Avelo Airlines, that flies out of the Salem airport, is the only commercial air service here.  Avelo has been working with Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) to deport people out of Arizona. Since the city has some contractual agreements with Avelo, the community came out to demand that the city cancel the contracts.  This brief report summarizes community concerns and Council's response at its June 23rd meeting. 

]]> Avelo Airlines, that flies out of the Salem airport, is the only commercial air service here.  Avelo has been working with Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) to deport people out of Arizona. Since the city has some contractual agreements with Avelo, the community came out to demand that the city cancel the contracts.  This brief report summarizes community concerns and Council's response at its June 23rd meeting. 

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:17:17 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 996 Avelo Airlines, that flies out of the Salem airport, is the only commercial air service here.  Avelo has been working with Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) to deport people out of Arizona. Since the city has some contractual agreements with Avelo, the community came out to demand that the city cancel the contracts.  This brief report summarizes community concerns and Council's response at its June 23rd meeting. 

]]> No 188 188 06.26.25 Holla for Labor Explores Sickle Cell & Importance of Blood Donations full d9d6c899-3caf-47b3-b512-3e0d5f91b157 https://share.transistor.fm/s/af696d58 Holla for Labor explores sickle cell - how the disease affects people who have it, efforts to alleviate it, and the importance of blood donations.

]]> Holla for Labor explores sickle cell - how the disease affects people who have it, efforts to alleviate it, and the importance of blood donations.

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:12:43 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1626 Holla for Labor explores sickle cell - how the disease affects people who have it, efforts to alleviate it, and the importance of blood donations.

]]> No 187 187 06.19.25 Braver Angels explores Conflict Resilient Communities full 69f0e919-3ce5-4315-aa32-c1dcb7394fa8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3af50919  Braver Angels explores how to build conflict resilient communities, one conversation at a time, with Ryan Nakade, a mediator and trainer who designs and delivers workshops on dialogue depolarization and de-escalation through his business - Ruminant Resolutions. Ryan shares personal examples and how curiosity, not animosity, goes a long way in building relationships.

]]>  Braver Angels explores how to build conflict resilient communities, one conversation at a time, with Ryan Nakade, a mediator and trainer who designs and delivers workshops on dialogue depolarization and de-escalation through his business - Ruminant Resolutions. Ryan shares personal examples and how curiosity, not animosity, goes a long way in building relationships.

]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 20:25:01 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 3112  Braver Angels explores how to build conflict resilient communities, one conversation at a time, with Ryan Nakade, a mediator and trainer who designs and delivers workshops on dialogue depolarization and de-escalation through his business - Ruminant Resolutions. Ryan shares personal examples and how curiosity, not animosity, goes a long way in building relationships.

]]> No 186 186 06.18.25 Conservation Spotlight Explores Invasive Species & How to Manage Them full 50509bd6-f585-45e5-91ab-51ae913dcb61 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6bb4ea08 Conservation Spotlight explores the impact that invasive species are having on our local landscapes, including waterways, farms and natural areas, with Beth Thiel, Resource Conservationist for Polk SWCD and Sarah Hamilton, Native and Invasive Plant Specialist for Marion SWCD. They discuss the role public agencies and landowners play in managing them.

]]> Conservation Spotlight explores the impact that invasive species are having on our local landscapes, including waterways, farms and natural areas, with Beth Thiel, Resource Conservationist for Polk SWCD and Sarah Hamilton, Native and Invasive Plant Specialist for Marion SWCD. They discuss the role public agencies and landowners play in managing them.

]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 20:20:33 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1846 Conservation Spotlight explores the impact that invasive species are having on our local landscapes, including waterways, farms and natural areas, with Beth Thiel, Resource Conservationist for Polk SWCD and Sarah Hamilton, Native and Invasive Plant Specialist for Marion SWCD. They discuss the role public agencies and landowners play in managing them.

]]> No 185 185 06.17.25 Monmouth Monthly Talks with Ed Propost, Music Teacher & Musician full 68f6fced-1755-4aa5-8317-9c4b13407469 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0dc968fe Monmouth Monthly shares a mega-episode with Ed Propst. Ed has been a music teacher with the Central School District since 2005 and a music performer since he was very young. He shares his road to music education, his philosophy of teaching, and some of his favorite local bands. 

]]> Monmouth Monthly shares a mega-episode with Ed Propst. Ed has been a music teacher with the Central School District since 2005 and a music performer since he was very young. He shares his road to music education, his philosophy of teaching, and some of his favorite local bands. 

]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:27:55 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 3803 Monmouth Monthly shares a mega-episode with Ed Propst. Ed has been a music teacher with the Central School District since 2005 and a music performer since he was very young. He shares his road to music education, his philosophy of teaching, and some of his favorite local bands. 

]]> No 184 184 06.12.25 P4P: State Revenue Impacts from Federal Budget Bill full 16cc9448-8917-43ec-a02b-311757b434c8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c733da81 Policy for the People explains how the federal budget bill, as passed by the House, would shrink Oregon revenue collections. 

]]> Policy for the People explains how the federal budget bill, as passed by the House, would shrink Oregon revenue collections. 

]]> Sat, 14 Jun 2025 21:07:31 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1622 Policy for the People explains how the federal budget bill, as passed by the House, would shrink Oregon revenue collections. 

]]> No 183 183 06.12.25 Juneteenth 2025 in Salem OR full a958e9eb-de6d-4afd-a5fb-709b39680e3c https://share.transistor.fm/s/9aef28c0 The Salem Keizer NAACP is hosting Juneteenth on June 19th.  Hear about the event with Ashley Dunn, Vice President of SK NAACP; and Allie Saunders, Community Engagement Coordinator.  Also, a bit about the history of the event and the organization, and how you can get involved.

]]> The Salem Keizer NAACP is hosting Juneteenth on June 19th.  Hear about the event with Ashley Dunn, Vice President of SK NAACP; and Allie Saunders, Community Engagement Coordinator.  Also, a bit about the history of the event and the organization, and how you can get involved.

]]> Sat, 14 Jun 2025 21:02:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1086 The Salem Keizer NAACP is hosting Juneteenth on June 19th.  Hear about the event with Ashley Dunn, Vice President of SK NAACP; and Allie Saunders, Community Engagement Coordinator.  Also, a bit about the history of the event and the organization, and how you can get involved.

]]> No 182 182 06.10.25 In Freedom's Footsteps: a community history walk for Juneteenth full 79ad85e7-4609-4f9d-88a1-4db5a1ca73d6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a47e026 Oregon Black Pioneers teams up with Willamette Heritage Center for the third annual "In Freedom's Footsteps," a community history walk on Juneteenth exploring the Hiram Gorman family. Mariah Rocker and Kylie Pine explain the origins of the event and how to participate this year.   

]]> Oregon Black Pioneers teams up with Willamette Heritage Center for the third annual "In Freedom's Footsteps," a community history walk on Juneteenth exploring the Hiram Gorman family. Mariah Rocker and Kylie Pine explain the origins of the event and how to participate this year.   

]]> Sat, 14 Jun 2025 20:55:33 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 800 Oregon Black Pioneers teams up with Willamette Heritage Center for the third annual "In Freedom's Footsteps," a community history walk on Juneteenth exploring the Hiram Gorman family. Mariah Rocker and Kylie Pine explain the origins of the event and how to participate this year.   

]]> No 181 181 06.06.25 Legislative Update with State Rep. Tom Andersen full 2170aa5c-d01e-4f24-b6b1-7887dee032e0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b182030 Oregon State Representative Tom Andersen was in the studio to update listeners on legislative matters - with 3 weeks left to go.

]]> Oregon State Representative Tom Andersen was in the studio to update listeners on legislative matters - with 3 weeks left to go.

]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:03:08 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 3439 Oregon State Representative Tom Andersen was in the studio to update listeners on legislative matters - with 3 weeks left to go.

]]> No 180 180 06.05.25 Salem Health and Robotics full 89542c14-d7ee-4d6a-ae23-7f21d96eaeda https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce582cf6 Salem Health brought a unique opportunity to see and experience their robotic surgery technology on May 30, when the Thoracic Oncology Mobile Experience (TOME) truck came to the hospital campus. Take a tour of Salem Hospital's new cancer screening tool, the Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy system, and the da Vinci 5 Robotic Surgical system.

]]> Salem Health brought a unique opportunity to see and experience their robotic surgery technology on May 30, when the Thoracic Oncology Mobile Experience (TOME) truck came to the hospital campus. Take a tour of Salem Hospital's new cancer screening tool, the Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy system, and the da Vinci 5 Robotic Surgical system.

]]> Fri, 06 Jun 2025 06:57:22 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 947 Salem Health brought a unique opportunity to see and experience their robotic surgery technology on May 30, when the Thoracic Oncology Mobile Experience (TOME) truck came to the hospital campus. Take a tour of Salem Hospital's new cancer screening tool, the Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy system, and the da Vinci 5 Robotic Surgical system.

]]> No 179 179 06.03.25 Elephant in the Room & Willamette River Preservation Trust full d6976c0c-3bed-47a1-b2e7-968ba1c9420a https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4b86ebf Elephant in the Room talks with Travis Williams of the Willamette River Preservation Trust about this nonprofit organization's mission to acquire remnants of intact ecosystems along the Willamette River to preserve in perpetuity.

]]> Elephant in the Room talks with Travis Williams of the Willamette River Preservation Trust about this nonprofit organization's mission to acquire remnants of intact ecosystems along the Willamette River to preserve in perpetuity.

]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:46:47 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1548 Elephant in the Room talks with Travis Williams of the Willamette River Preservation Trust about this nonprofit organization's mission to acquire remnants of intact ecosystems along the Willamette River to preserve in perpetuity.

]]> No 178 178 05.22.25 Holla for Labor Talks with Graham Trainor, Oregon AFL-CIO, on Current Labor Issues full 8130b622-0119-4a81-93db-35186bc6972d https://share.transistor.fm/s/15af8502 Holla for Labor talks with Graham Trainor, president of Oregon AFL-CIO about the rise in popularity of labor unionizing efforts and labor's response to federal initiatives poised to weaken democracy. 

]]> Holla for Labor talks with Graham Trainor, president of Oregon AFL-CIO about the rise in popularity of labor unionizing efforts and labor's response to federal initiatives poised to weaken democracy. 

]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 09:28:46 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1735 Holla for Labor talks with Graham Trainor, president of Oregon AFL-CIO about the rise in popularity of labor unionizing efforts and labor's response to federal initiatives poised to weaken democracy. 

]]> No 177 177 05.21.25 What's Happening with Salem's "Safe Parking" Program? full b00a5a4d-f23a-4a16-8eaf-d44b2e1e49eb https://share.transistor.fm/s/e764a9b7 Salem's Safe Parking program offers a safe place for people who live in their cars to park overnight. Program participants also get case management, showers, laundries and mechanic services.  With loss of City of Salem funds, the program is in jeopardy.  DJ Vincent, Church at the Park, explains how the program works and what the general community can do to ensure the program continues.

]]> Salem's Safe Parking program offers a safe place for people who live in their cars to park overnight. Program participants also get case management, showers, laundries and mechanic services.  With loss of City of Salem funds, the program is in jeopardy.  DJ Vincent, Church at the Park, explains how the program works and what the general community can do to ensure the program continues.

]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 08:32:39 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 962 Salem's Safe Parking program offers a safe place for people who live in their cars to park overnight. Program participants also get case management, showers, laundries and mechanic services.  With loss of City of Salem funds, the program is in jeopardy.  DJ Vincent, Church at the Park, explains how the program works and what the general community can do to ensure the program continues.

]]> No 176 176 05.21.25 Conservation Spotlight: Meet the Farmer - Steenson Hazelnut Orchard full c3a2db0b-2b69-4d9d-a1a4-7db0d8bf36d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c7998ff8 Conservation Spotlight continues its "Meet the Farmer" series with the family-run Steenson Hazelnut orchard in Salem about how they use biodynamic farming practices to work with nature, not against it.

]]> Conservation Spotlight continues its "Meet the Farmer" series with the family-run Steenson Hazelnut orchard in Salem about how they use biodynamic farming practices to work with nature, not against it.

]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 08:28:17 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1759 Conservation Spotlight continues its "Meet the Farmer" series with the family-run Steenson Hazelnut orchard in Salem about how they use biodynamic farming practices to work with nature, not against it.

]]> No 175 175 05.20.25 Monmouth Monthly Explores Public Works Projects in Monmouth OR full af3aa45c-d4c0-442f-a863-06e66e687a52 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce1fdbda Monmouth Monthly celebrates Public Works with the city's engineer David Karr and wastewater specialist Darin Dornbusch. They share projects they've been working on, from rapid flashing beams across Highway 99 to the Sewer Camera Trailer. 

]]> Monmouth Monthly celebrates Public Works with the city's engineer David Karr and wastewater specialist Darin Dornbusch. They share projects they've been working on, from rapid flashing beams across Highway 99 to the Sewer Camera Trailer. 

]]> Tue, 20 May 2025 08:00:13 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2032 Monmouth Monthly celebrates Public Works with the city's engineer David Karr and wastewater specialist Darin Dornbusch. They share projects they've been working on, from rapid flashing beams across Highway 99 to the Sewer Camera Trailer. 

]]> No 174 174 05.16.25 Community Action Agency Impact in Marion & Polk Counties full f205652e-acb5-40c8-930f-702b70012c56 https://share.transistor.fm/s/735b71de With federal cuts to safety net programs in local communities, Jimmy Jones, director of the Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, sent a letter to elected officials and community partners about what federal cuts could mean to impoverished families in Marion & Polk counties. He reviews the impact of services provided by this organization in recent times and how the Trump administration is looking at ways to reduce funds and reshape policies that currently guide how local communities can use federal funds to assist people out of poverty.

]]> With federal cuts to safety net programs in local communities, Jimmy Jones, director of the Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, sent a letter to elected officials and community partners about what federal cuts could mean to impoverished families in Marion & Polk counties. He reviews the impact of services provided by this organization in recent times and how the Trump administration is looking at ways to reduce funds and reshape policies that currently guide how local communities can use federal funds to assist people out of poverty.

]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 10:04:34 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2401 With federal cuts to safety net programs in local communities, Jimmy Jones, director of the Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, sent a letter to elected officials and community partners about what federal cuts could mean to impoverished families in Marion & Polk counties. He reviews the impact of services provided by this organization in recent times and how the Trump administration is looking at ways to reduce funds and reshape policies that currently guide how local communities can use federal funds to assist people out of poverty.

]]> No 173 173 05.15.25 Braver Angels: Zach Elwood Explores How Contempt Destroys Democracy full 774d4d00-72c2-4944-92f0-6244570a7859 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ac43ea0e Braver Angels is a national organization with local alliances, formed to bring people together with differing beliefs and a hope to build understanding and find common ground.  This month Braver Angels presents a conversation between Dimitra Giannakoulias (State Alliance Co-chair) and Zachary Elwood (People Who Read People podcast host) about how contempt destroys democracy and how to combat polarization.

]]> Braver Angels is a national organization with local alliances, formed to bring people together with differing beliefs and a hope to build understanding and find common ground.  This month Braver Angels presents a conversation between Dimitra Giannakoulias (State Alliance Co-chair) and Zachary Elwood (People Who Read People podcast host) about how contempt destroys democracy and how to combat polarization.

]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 09:11:52 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2472 Braver Angels is a national organization with local alliances, formed to bring people together with differing beliefs and a hope to build understanding and find common ground.  This month Braver Angels presents a conversation between Dimitra Giannakoulias (State Alliance Co-chair) and Zachary Elwood (People Who Read People podcast host) about how contempt destroys democracy and how to combat polarization.

]]> No 172 172 05.07.25 Keeping Oregon Oregon Explores Legislation on Agriculture & Land Use Laws full 4152ef4a-09d7-4c2e-9895-6ea1a5cc5777 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d731f9e6 Keeping Oregon Oregon has a mid-legislative session conversation with Oregon State Representative Ed Diehl of HD 17 on proposed legislation regarding land use planning and agriculture. 

]]> Keeping Oregon Oregon has a mid-legislative session conversation with Oregon State Representative Ed Diehl of HD 17 on proposed legislation regarding land use planning and agriculture. 

]]> Wed, 07 May 2025 15:31:09 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1667 Keeping Oregon Oregon has a mid-legislative session conversation with Oregon State Representative Ed Diehl of HD 17 on proposed legislation regarding land use planning and agriculture. 

]]> No 171 171 05.06.25 Elephant in the Room Explores Impact of Federal Initiatives on the Climate full 1d7de388-7081-4726-a02c-dc04a4f7af74 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5d4f393 Elephant in the Room talks with Susan Smith, retired Willamette University environmental law professor, about the Trump administration's actions to roll back climate research, climate awareness, and environmental protection; and the legal and political tools that citizens and policymakers have to fight back.

]]> Elephant in the Room talks with Susan Smith, retired Willamette University environmental law professor, about the Trump administration's actions to roll back climate research, climate awareness, and environmental protection; and the legal and political tools that citizens and policymakers have to fight back.

]]> Tue, 06 May 2025 08:47:17 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2232 Elephant in the Room talks with Susan Smith, retired Willamette University environmental law professor, about the Trump administration's actions to roll back climate research, climate awareness, and environmental protection; and the legal and political tools that citizens and policymakers have to fight back.

]]> No 170 170 05.04.25 Local Elections: Salem Keizer School Board Candidates - Zones 1 & 3 full 2007286e-d8a5-4e28-9f21-4f31fe72d643 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b8088692 Hear a conversation with Salem-Keizer School Board candidates from Zones 1 & 3. They answer questions and talk with each other about their values & beliefs and how that reflects decisions they would make as a school board director. This is a unique format that allows candidates to interact ... just like in real life!  Zone 1: Lisa Harnisch & Anthony Mitchell.  Zone 3: Angelo Baca & Jennifer Parker.

]]> Hear a conversation with Salem-Keizer School Board candidates from Zones 1 & 3. They answer questions and talk with each other about their values & beliefs and how that reflects decisions they would make as a school board director. This is a unique format that allows candidates to interact ... just like in real life!  Zone 1: Lisa Harnisch & Anthony Mitchell.  Zone 3: Angelo Baca & Jennifer Parker.

]]> Sun, 04 May 2025 09:47:15 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 4621 Hear a conversation with Salem-Keizer School Board candidates from Zones 1 & 3. They answer questions and talk with each other about their values & beliefs and how that reflects decisions they would make as a school board director. This is a unique format that allows candidates to interact ... just like in real life!  Zone 1: Lisa Harnisch & Anthony Mitchell.  Zone 3: Angelo Baca & Jennifer Parker.

]]> No 169 169 05.02.25 State Rep. Tom Andersen with a Legislative Update full 975666ad-9763-4d38-8695-aa778f5c958f https://share.transistor.fm/s/276acf55 Rep. Tom Andersen updates listeners on what's been happening at the State Capitol in April and what is yet to be done. 

]]> Rep. Tom Andersen updates listeners on what's been happening at the State Capitol in April and what is yet to be done. 

]]> Sat, 03 May 2025 14:57:53 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2723 Rep. Tom Andersen updates listeners on what's been happening at the State Capitol in April and what is yet to be done. 

]]> No 168 168 05.01.25 Local Election: Salem Keizer School Board Candidates - Zones 5 & 7 full b2ae4aa4-5138-42d1-8df9-719bca7d2007 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e70b78d0 Hear a conversation with Salem-Keizer School Board candidates from Zones 5 & 7. They answer questions and talk with each other about their values & beliefs and how that reflects decisions they would make as a school board director. This is a unique format that allows candidates to interact ... just like in real life!  Zone 5: Karina Guzman Ortiz & Jason Krocker.  Zone 7: Mel Fuller & Jerimiah Radka.

]]> Hear a conversation with Salem-Keizer School Board candidates from Zones 5 & 7. They answer questions and talk with each other about their values & beliefs and how that reflects decisions they would make as a school board director. This is a unique format that allows candidates to interact ... just like in real life!  Zone 5: Karina Guzman Ortiz & Jason Krocker.  Zone 7: Mel Fuller & Jerimiah Radka.

]]> Thu, 01 May 2025 08:56:36 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 4595 Hear a conversation with Salem-Keizer School Board candidates from Zones 5 & 7. They answer questions and talk with each other about their values & beliefs and how that reflects decisions they would make as a school board director. This is a unique format that allows candidates to interact ... just like in real life!  Zone 5: Karina Guzman Ortiz & Jason Krocker.  Zone 7: Mel Fuller & Jerimiah Radka.

]]> No 167 167 05.01.25 State of Labor with Don McIntosh, NW Labor Press full 344fbf42-e4ea-4487-a32b-2134573819ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/d55f0f9d  Don McIntosh, Northwest Labor Press, talks with Juan Carlos Ordoñez, Oregon Center for Public Policy on the state of labor in Oregon.  This special episode of Policy for the People was produced for International Workers Day, May 1st.

]]>  Don McIntosh, Northwest Labor Press, talks with Juan Carlos Ordoñez, Oregon Center for Public Policy on the state of labor in Oregon.  This special episode of Policy for the People was produced for International Workers Day, May 1st.

]]> Thu, 01 May 2025 08:46:46 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1716  Don McIntosh, Northwest Labor Press, talks with Juan Carlos Ordoñez, Oregon Center for Public Policy on the state of labor in Oregon.  This special episode of Policy for the People was produced for International Workers Day, May 1st.

]]> No 166 166 04.30.25 Salem City Council Candidates - Ward 6 full 2e44d58a-4c0c-4b89-8efe-39c8f5b37294 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a47f632 Election Coverage: Three people are running to represent Northeast Salem residents in Ward 6 in the May 20, 2025 election: Deanne Garcia, Logan Lor & Mai Vang.  Hear what shaped their values & beliefs, thoughts on Salem's budget crisis, and priorities for NE Salem in a conversation recorded on April 25th.

]]> Election Coverage: Three people are running to represent Northeast Salem residents in Ward 6 in the May 20, 2025 election: Deanne Garcia, Logan Lor & Mai Vang.  Hear what shaped their values & beliefs, thoughts on Salem's budget crisis, and priorities for NE Salem in a conversation recorded on April 25th.

]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:02:13 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 3725 Election Coverage: Three people are running to represent Northeast Salem residents in Ward 6 in the May 20, 2025 election: Deanne Garcia, Logan Lor & Mai Vang.  Hear what shaped their values & beliefs, thoughts on Salem's budget crisis, and priorities for NE Salem in a conversation recorded on April 25th.

]]> No 165 165 04.29.25 Election: Polk County Fair Grounds Levy full f9e96f54-20ea-453d-84f1-0c2dd95f03e4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/43127155 There's an election May 20. Be informed with an overview of the Polk County Fair Ground levy, with Polk County Fair Board chair, Tim Ray. Hear the needs driving the ask of voters and what it will cost. 

]]> There's an election May 20. Be informed with an overview of the Polk County Fair Ground levy, with Polk County Fair Board chair, Tim Ray. Hear the needs driving the ask of voters and what it will cost. 

]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:33:49 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1334 There's an election May 20. Be informed with an overview of the Polk County Fair Ground levy, with Polk County Fair Board chair, Tim Ray. Hear the needs driving the ask of voters and what it will cost. 

]]> No 164 164 04.29.25 Election: Dallas Police Dept. Bond full 4511ea7a-b689-4843-b35b-92f78242ea5f https://share.transistor.fm/s/2941f513 The election is May 20th. Be informed with an overview of the Dallas Police bond with Dallas city councilor, Larry Briggs and Friends of Dallas PD PAC, Rod Dunham. They discuss the need for a facility, cost to residents and why now is the time. 

]]> The election is May 20th. Be informed with an overview of the Dallas Police bond with Dallas city councilor, Larry Briggs and Friends of Dallas PD PAC, Rod Dunham. They discuss the need for a facility, cost to residents and why now is the time. 

]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:30:58 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1445 The election is May 20th. Be informed with an overview of the Dallas Police bond with Dallas city councilor, Larry Briggs and Friends of Dallas PD PAC, Rod Dunham. They discuss the need for a facility, cost to residents and why now is the time. 

]]> No 163 163 04.24.25 Holla for Labor Explores Worker Engagement in the Workplace full d59fa597-2e27-443e-8869-42f6b11f2118 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e745130 Holla for Labor talks with Sherman Henry, the director of the Labor Institute for Advancing Black Strategists. They explore pathways for workers in the south to find ways to be more engaged with their workplace.

]]> Holla for Labor talks with Sherman Henry, the director of the Labor Institute for Advancing Black Strategists. They explore pathways for workers in the south to find ways to be more engaged with their workplace.

]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:50:30 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1801 Holla for Labor talks with Sherman Henry, the director of the Labor Institute for Advancing Black Strategists. They explore pathways for workers in the south to find ways to be more engaged with their workplace.

]]> No 162 162 Braver Angels Talks with Miles: The Nomadic Centrist full 46769dcb-d9cc-4290-952c-443f4a8f32db https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b30aa75 Braver Angels encourages people with opposing political views to have conversations that help identify common ground. In this episode, we examine how people can be stereotyped by the way they look. We hear Mile's story: how his upbringing shaped his beliefs, what it means to be conservative, and his experience being Black in Oregon. 

]]> Braver Angels encourages people with opposing political views to have conversations that help identify common ground. In this episode, we examine how people can be stereotyped by the way they look. We hear Mile's story: how his upbringing shaped his beliefs, what it means to be conservative, and his experience being Black in Oregon. 

]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:55:55 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2304 Braver Angels encourages people with opposing political views to have conversations that help identify common ground. In this episode, we examine how people can be stereotyped by the way they look. We hear Mile's story: how his upbringing shaped his beliefs, what it means to be conservative, and his experience being Black in Oregon. 

]]> No 161 161 04.16.25 Conservation Spotlight Explores the Work of the Luckiamute Watershed Council full 0da74045-377a-49b0-8891-f206202a4d6c https://share.transistor.fm/s/66c98bca Conservation Spotlight talks with the staff of the Luckiamute Watershed Council (LWC). The LWC's mission is engage and assist landowners and communities in the voluntary protection, restoration and enhancement of the Luckiamute and Ash Creek watersheds. Listen in to find out how you can get involved and make an impact in watershed health.

]]> Conservation Spotlight talks with the staff of the Luckiamute Watershed Council (LWC). The LWC's mission is engage and assist landowners and communities in the voluntary protection, restoration and enhancement of the Luckiamute and Ash Creek watersheds. Listen in to find out how you can get involved and make an impact in watershed health.

]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2025 06:38:01 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1837 Conservation Spotlight talks with the staff of the Luckiamute Watershed Council (LWC). The LWC's mission is engage and assist landowners and communities in the voluntary protection, restoration and enhancement of the Luckiamute and Ash Creek watersheds. Listen in to find out how you can get involved and make an impact in watershed health.

]]> No 160 160 04.15.25 Monmouth Monthly Celebrates City Volunteers full 67692b0f-712f-457e-afb0-44f84450950b https://share.transistor.fm/s/f692bbdd April is Volunteer Appreciation Month.  Monmouth Monthly shines the light on Melody Barrett & Sharon Oberst, volunteers for the Monmouth Arts and Culture Commission; and Dena Jones, volunteer for the Monmouth Public Library. Find out how these volunteers support their community, and other ways the city engages volunteers.

]]> April is Volunteer Appreciation Month.  Monmouth Monthly shines the light on Melody Barrett & Sharon Oberst, volunteers for the Monmouth Arts and Culture Commission; and Dena Jones, volunteer for the Monmouth Public Library. Find out how these volunteers support their community, and other ways the city engages volunteers.

]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:44:58 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1836 April is Volunteer Appreciation Month.  Monmouth Monthly shines the light on Melody Barrett & Sharon Oberst, volunteers for the Monmouth Arts and Culture Commission; and Dena Jones, volunteer for the Monmouth Public Library. Find out how these volunteers support their community, and other ways the city engages volunteers.

]]> No 159 159 04.10.25 Policy for the People Explores the Trump Budget Blueprint full 80954cd8-37d3-4d19-8e78-c5ca65d8e275 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae525571 Policy for the People talks with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden about the Trump administration’s “budget blueprint” and how it would impact Oregonians. Then, they talk with the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, about "Federal Tax Policy: What Should It Accomplish?”

]]> Policy for the People talks with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden about the Trump administration’s “budget blueprint” and how it would impact Oregonians. Then, they talk with the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, about "Federal Tax Policy: What Should It Accomplish?”

]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:46:28 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1713 Policy for the People talks with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden about the Trump administration’s “budget blueprint” and how it would impact Oregonians. Then, they talk with the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, about "Federal Tax Policy: What Should It Accomplish?”

]]> No 158 158 04.08.25 Sable House in Dallas Oregon Serves Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence full c7d5a642-85e7-4b82-8bab-ff98b5e540d2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/af58f149 Sable House in Dallas Oregon serves victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Rochelle Juarez, executive director, talks about this type of violence and how Sable House has been assisting survivors with shelter, advocacy, and connections to social & legal services since 1993.

]]> Sable House in Dallas Oregon serves victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Rochelle Juarez, executive director, talks about this type of violence and how Sable House has been assisting survivors with shelter, advocacy, and connections to social & legal services since 1993.

]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:56:13 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1766 Sable House in Dallas Oregon serves victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Rochelle Juarez, executive director, talks about this type of violence and how Sable House has been assisting survivors with shelter, advocacy, and connections to social & legal services since 1993.

]]> No 157 157 04.04.25 State Rep. Tom Andersen with Legislative Update full 98ee8a0e-c22a-492c-88b0-40da7b56b564 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d1f8392 State Rep. Tom Andersen (House District 19) discussed legislative process, a typical day at the Capitol, and specific legislation affecting people in the mid-Willamette Valley and Oregon.

]]> State Rep. Tom Andersen (House District 19) discussed legislative process, a typical day at the Capitol, and specific legislation affecting people in the mid-Willamette Valley and Oregon.

]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:24:56 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2873 State Rep. Tom Andersen (House District 19) discussed legislative process, a typical day at the Capitol, and specific legislation affecting people in the mid-Willamette Valley and Oregon.

]]> No 156 156 04.03.25 Qingming Festival & Salem's Chinese History full 2ba77734-c679-4792-b38c-bc65c5960b06 https://share.transistor.fm/s/16167c68 Qingming is a Chinese festival that honors the ancestors.  It's celebrated in Salem & Keizer due to the Chinese influence in the area during the late 1800s / early 1900s.  Salem current-day resident Myron Lee and Russ Low, grandson of Hop Lee (a beloved early Salem citizen) share stories about Chinese influence in Salem and the meaning of Qingming.

]]> Qingming is a Chinese festival that honors the ancestors.  It's celebrated in Salem & Keizer due to the Chinese influence in the area during the late 1800s / early 1900s.  Salem current-day resident Myron Lee and Russ Low, grandson of Hop Lee (a beloved early Salem citizen) share stories about Chinese influence in Salem and the meaning of Qingming.

]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:48:24 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2227 Qingming is a Chinese festival that honors the ancestors.  It's celebrated in Salem & Keizer due to the Chinese influence in the area during the late 1800s / early 1900s.  Salem current-day resident Myron Lee and Russ Low, grandson of Hop Lee (a beloved early Salem citizen) share stories about Chinese influence in Salem and the meaning of Qingming.

]]> No 155 155 04.02.25 An Update on Court Appointed State Advocate Program (CASA) full d53510c7-cedf-482a-b70c-5a47fde8d81a https://share.transistor.fm/s/29c9d1fb Vanessa Nordyke, Executive Director of Marion CASA, talks about how the agency helps kids in foster care and how cuts in the federal budget affect their ability to advocate for kids in foster care.

]]> Vanessa Nordyke, Executive Director of Marion CASA, talks about how the agency helps kids in foster care and how cuts in the federal budget affect their ability to advocate for kids in foster care.

]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:49:41 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 991 Vanessa Nordyke, Executive Director of Marion CASA, talks about how the agency helps kids in foster care and how cuts in the federal budget affect their ability to advocate for kids in foster care.

]]> No 154 154 04.02.25 Keeping Oregon Oregon on Loss of Farmland & Health of Agriculture full b6e95b89-b65a-497f-856b-54bb0b280a70 https://share.transistor.fm/s/02ccb6ef Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with Mike McCarthy, Farmer Emeritus in the Hood River Valley, regarding the loss of Oregon farmland and the impacts on farmers and their ability to continue to farm.

]]> Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with Mike McCarthy, Farmer Emeritus in the Hood River Valley, regarding the loss of Oregon farmland and the impacts on farmers and their ability to continue to farm.

]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:46:43 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1863 Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with Mike McCarthy, Farmer Emeritus in the Hood River Valley, regarding the loss of Oregon farmland and the impacts on farmers and their ability to continue to farm.

]]> No 153 153 04.01.25 Elephant in the Room Explores Legislation for Climate Resiliency full 5fe90c42-ac71-45b4-9066-2b849833dc43 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7cb0924 Elephant in the Room talks with State Senator Jeff Golden about SB 1187, a bill to set up a Climate Superfund Cost Recovery Program, financed by the fossil fuel industry, to help communities get protective upgrades for homes, businesses, and electrical transmission lines. 

]]> Elephant in the Room talks with State Senator Jeff Golden about SB 1187, a bill to set up a Climate Superfund Cost Recovery Program, financed by the fossil fuel industry, to help communities get protective upgrades for homes, businesses, and electrical transmission lines. 

]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:52:30 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1197 Elephant in the Room talks with State Senator Jeff Golden about SB 1187, a bill to set up a Climate Superfund Cost Recovery Program, financed by the fossil fuel industry, to help communities get protective upgrades for homes, businesses, and electrical transmission lines. 

]]> No 152 152 03.27.25 Holla Celebrates Women in Labor full 411bb527-0553-4ba7-93ed-947ac3746e36 https://share.transistor.fm/s/76e8cb58 Holla for Labor talks with Mamie Pratt, Chair of the Women's Committee, International Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, about women in labor.

]]> Holla for Labor talks with Mamie Pratt, Chair of the Women's Committee, International Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, about women in labor.

]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 08:26:56 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1374 Holla for Labor talks with Mamie Pratt, Chair of the Women's Committee, International Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, about women in labor.

]]> No 151 151 03.26.25 Meet Ashley Carson Cottingham, Exec Dir of Center for Hope & Safety full 464d69cd-2679-41f7-962d-a4b431ffbec3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c7bdc8e7 The Center for Hope & Safety, providing assistance to survivors and victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking, has a new executive director. Meet Ashley Carson Cottingham: hear her story and her vision as she takes the helm of this organization that has served the community for over 50 years. 

]]> The Center for Hope & Safety, providing assistance to survivors and victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking, has a new executive director. Meet Ashley Carson Cottingham: hear her story and her vision as she takes the helm of this organization that has served the community for over 50 years. 

]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2025 08:36:54 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1518 The Center for Hope & Safety, providing assistance to survivors and victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking, has a new executive director. Meet Ashley Carson Cottingham: hear her story and her vision as she takes the helm of this organization that has served the community for over 50 years. 

]]> No 150 150 03.26.25 Reproductive Health Care in the Mid Willamette Valley full 82f72d41-3765-44e6-b2b1-6ba1133aa639 https://share.transistor.fm/s/15a4cd53 With the uncertainty of federal funding of Medicaid (Oregon Health Plan), Dr. Sara Kennedy, Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette, explains what's at stake for reproductive & preventive healthcare services for the Mid Willamette Valley, if Planned Parenthood was no longer in Salem. Also discussed: crises pregnancy "clinics" and the increase of life threatening illness when abortion is not accessible.

]]> With the uncertainty of federal funding of Medicaid (Oregon Health Plan), Dr. Sara Kennedy, Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette, explains what's at stake for reproductive & preventive healthcare services for the Mid Willamette Valley, if Planned Parenthood was no longer in Salem. Also discussed: crises pregnancy "clinics" and the increase of life threatening illness when abortion is not accessible.

]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2025 08:27:27 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1170 With the uncertainty of federal funding of Medicaid (Oregon Health Plan), Dr. Sara Kennedy, Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette, explains what's at stake for reproductive & preventive healthcare services for the Mid Willamette Valley, if Planned Parenthood was no longer in Salem. Also discussed: crises pregnancy "clinics" and the increase of life threatening illness when abortion is not accessible.

]]> No 149 149 03.25.25 A Primer on Salem's "Livability Levy" with the Coalition Leading the Campaign full fcfcc0cc-ba45-404c-93d7-0094d3723441 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c798974 Hear about Salem’s Operations Levy on the May ballot and what services are at stake for the residents of Salem. Leaders of the Salem Livability Levy Coalition PAC - David Levy, Karen Bolliger and Carol Snyder - talk about how passage of the levy would affect the city library, Center 50+ and parks & recreation services & programs.

]]> Hear about Salem’s Operations Levy on the May ballot and what services are at stake for the residents of Salem. Leaders of the Salem Livability Levy Coalition PAC - David Levy, Karen Bolliger and Carol Snyder - talk about how passage of the levy would affect the city library, Center 50+ and parks & recreation services & programs.

]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2025 08:39:22 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1548 Hear about Salem’s Operations Levy on the May ballot and what services are at stake for the residents of Salem. Leaders of the Salem Livability Levy Coalition PAC - David Levy, Karen Bolliger and Carol Snyder - talk about how passage of the levy would affect the city library, Center 50+ and parks & recreation services & programs.

]]> No 148 148 03.21.25 Meet Salem's New Fire Chief - Dave Gerboth full b4b045cd-619f-4a54-aa7c-6da805467a5b https://share.transistor.fm/s/8fa0e206 Meet Salem's new Fire Chief Dave Gerboth. Find out how the city plans to shift ambulance operations from a private company to the city, new collaborations to create better service for residents, and how he's responding to Salem's budget challenges.

]]> Meet Salem's new Fire Chief Dave Gerboth. Find out how the city plans to shift ambulance operations from a private company to the city, new collaborations to create better service for residents, and how he's responding to Salem's budget challenges.

]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:48:45 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2170 Meet Salem's new Fire Chief Dave Gerboth. Find out how the city plans to shift ambulance operations from a private company to the city, new collaborations to create better service for residents, and how he's responding to Salem's budget challenges.

]]> No 147 147 03.19.25 Agricultural Workforce Labor Standards Board full bf4e3d9f-3fa1-4e44-8328-282bb5df70c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/79adf8fb Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste, or PCUN, is Oregon's Farm Workers Union. Executive Director, Reyna Lopez, talks about the challenges farm workers face in growing our food, and a bill in the Oregon legislature to create a space to discuss them. HB 2548 would create an Agricultural Workforce Labor Standards Board to bring together farmers, workers and oversight agencies to identify issues and propose solutions.

]]> Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste, or PCUN, is Oregon's Farm Workers Union. Executive Director, Reyna Lopez, talks about the challenges farm workers face in growing our food, and a bill in the Oregon legislature to create a space to discuss them. HB 2548 would create an Agricultural Workforce Labor Standards Board to bring together farmers, workers and oversight agencies to identify issues and propose solutions.

]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:16:52 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 913 Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste, or PCUN, is Oregon's Farm Workers Union. Executive Director, Reyna Lopez, talks about the challenges farm workers face in growing our food, and a bill in the Oregon legislature to create a space to discuss them. HB 2548 would create an Agricultural Workforce Labor Standards Board to bring together farmers, workers and oversight agencies to identify issues and propose solutions.

]]> No 146 146 03.19.25 Conservation Spotlight: Meet the Farmer - Nottinghamshire Farms full f6acd855-fd20-46fb-a1bf-034c2cc7426f https://share.transistor.fm/s/3cef7763 Conservation Spotlight launches its new miniseries called Meet the Farmer where they hear from growers in the Willamette Valley who are implementing conservation practices and navigating the challenges of farming. Amanda Stevens with Nottinghamshire Farms grows organic produce and flowers in Saint Paul. Learn more about the daily lives and philosophies of the farmers that bring us our food and crops. 

]]> Conservation Spotlight launches its new miniseries called Meet the Farmer where they hear from growers in the Willamette Valley who are implementing conservation practices and navigating the challenges of farming. Amanda Stevens with Nottinghamshire Farms grows organic produce and flowers in Saint Paul. Learn more about the daily lives and philosophies of the farmers that bring us our food and crops. 

]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:07:22 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1853 Conservation Spotlight launches its new miniseries called Meet the Farmer where they hear from growers in the Willamette Valley who are implementing conservation practices and navigating the challenges of farming. Amanda Stevens with Nottinghamshire Farms grows organic produce and flowers in Saint Paul. Learn more about the daily lives and philosophies of the farmers that bring us our food and crops. 

]]> No 145 145 03.18.25 Exploring Budget Challenges in the City of Independence full a2b82bd6-9b37-42a4-bb5f-842485b06981 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9b29c9b Independence Mayor Kate Schwarzler and City Manager Kenna West talk about the city's budget and how they're engaging the community in shaping it. They discuss the history of the $750,000 budget gap and options the city will share with residents to create a balanced budget. Current ideas include selling undeveloped park land and combining the local museum and library in one space.

]]> Independence Mayor Kate Schwarzler and City Manager Kenna West talk about the city's budget and how they're engaging the community in shaping it. They discuss the history of the $750,000 budget gap and options the city will share with residents to create a balanced budget. Current ideas include selling undeveloped park land and combining the local museum and library in one space.

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 08:37:47 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1223 Independence Mayor Kate Schwarzler and City Manager Kenna West talk about the city's budget and how they're engaging the community in shaping it. They discuss the history of the $750,000 budget gap and options the city will share with residents to create a balanced budget. Current ideas include selling undeveloped park land and combining the local museum and library in one space.

]]> No 144 144 03.18.25 Monmouth Monthly Explores the Monmouth Business Association full b25ca285-a95f-484b-84d6-a0910b68a707 https://share.transistor.fm/s/561e925a Monmouth Monthly talks with Roxanne Beltz, Monmouth Business Association (MBA), about ways it's making Monmouth even more fun. The MBA offers a space for small businesses to talk with each other, and organizes community events to bring the community to the downtown businesses in Monmouth and Independence.  

]]> Monmouth Monthly talks with Roxanne Beltz, Monmouth Business Association (MBA), about ways it's making Monmouth even more fun. The MBA offers a space for small businesses to talk with each other, and organizes community events to bring the community to the downtown businesses in Monmouth and Independence.  

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 08:29:05 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1197 Monmouth Monthly talks with Roxanne Beltz, Monmouth Business Association (MBA), about ways it's making Monmouth even more fun. The MBA offers a space for small businesses to talk with each other, and organizes community events to bring the community to the downtown businesses in Monmouth and Independence.  

]]> No 143 143 03.13.25 Policy for the People Explores Wage Boards for Farmworkers full 6a841e78-f35a-4bfa-af06-c7c2ebf1cac3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad16732a Policy for the People talks with Ira Cuello-Martinez of PCUN, Oregon’s Farmworker Union, about the tough working conditions that farmworkers in Oregon endure, and why the creation of a Workforce Standards Board for farmworkers – something currently under discussion in the Oregon Legislature – could be a real game changer. Then, David Madland of the Center for American Progress explains the benefits of Workforce Standards Boards and why there’s been a resurgence of interest in this policy.

]]> Policy for the People talks with Ira Cuello-Martinez of PCUN, Oregon’s Farmworker Union, about the tough working conditions that farmworkers in Oregon endure, and why the creation of a Workforce Standards Board for farmworkers – something currently under discussion in the Oregon Legislature – could be a real game changer. Then, David Madland of the Center for American Progress explains the benefits of Workforce Standards Boards and why there’s been a resurgence of interest in this policy.

]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:03:50 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1707 Policy for the People talks with Ira Cuello-Martinez of PCUN, Oregon’s Farmworker Union, about the tough working conditions that farmworkers in Oregon endure, and why the creation of a Workforce Standards Board for farmworkers – something currently under discussion in the Oregon Legislature – could be a real game changer. Then, David Madland of the Center for American Progress explains the benefits of Workforce Standards Boards and why there’s been a resurgence of interest in this policy.

]]> No 142 142 03.07.25 Legislative Update with Rep. Tom Andersen (House Dist 19) full 8bb221e6-d9f9-422c-877d-8dc1a9b1aebc https://share.transistor.fm/s/f22094c5 Salem Area State Representative Tom Andersen gives a civics lesson on how a bill becomes a law, then talks about legislation he's sponsoring or following, including the public defender system, civil commitment process and a way for the City of Salem to be reimbursed by the state for city services it uses.

]]> Salem Area State Representative Tom Andersen gives a civics lesson on how a bill becomes a law, then talks about legislation he's sponsoring or following, including the public defender system, civil commitment process and a way for the City of Salem to be reimbursed by the state for city services it uses.

]]> Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:56:58 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 3315 Salem Area State Representative Tom Andersen gives a civics lesson on how a bill becomes a law, then talks about legislation he's sponsoring or following, including the public defender system, civil commitment process and a way for the City of Salem to be reimbursed by the state for city services it uses.

]]> No 141 141 03.05.25 Keeping Oregon Oregon Explores Legislation Affecting Agriculture full 04f9d416-586d-4b7d-b536-454c3186b241 https://share.transistor.fm/s/40a5ea50 Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with Alice Morrison, Friends of Family Farmers, about the organization and their 2025 legislative priorities. Bills which would ensure the ability for Oregon farmers to have access to meat inspection, water availability and food distribution. 

]]> Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with Alice Morrison, Friends of Family Farmers, about the organization and their 2025 legislative priorities. Bills which would ensure the ability for Oregon farmers to have access to meat inspection, water availability and food distribution. 

]]> Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:52:58 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1785 Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with Alice Morrison, Friends of Family Farmers, about the organization and their 2025 legislative priorities. Bills which would ensure the ability for Oregon farmers to have access to meat inspection, water availability and food distribution. 

]]> No 140 140 03.04.25 Elephant in the Room Explores Ecumenical Earth Summit 2025 full bd0ea2d9-4538-448f-9a0b-eae27cca53bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/7fcb32cc Elephant in the Room talks with Pattie Sloan, Salem Environmental Faith Network, about the Ecumenical Earth Summit coming in March, which will explore disaster preparedness and climate resilience.

]]> Elephant in the Room talks with Pattie Sloan, Salem Environmental Faith Network, about the Ecumenical Earth Summit coming in March, which will explore disaster preparedness and climate resilience.

]]> Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:35:37 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1348 Elephant in the Room talks with Pattie Sloan, Salem Environmental Faith Network, about the Ecumenical Earth Summit coming in March, which will explore disaster preparedness and climate resilience.

]]> No 139 139 02.27.25 Holla for Labor Explores Transforming Unions for the Future full ee5c2d36-70b0-4740-b1c2-fbc1dd18b9fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/fad1b946 Holla for Labor celebrates Black History Month with a panel discussion on how the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists increased women and people of color in leadership positions in the labor movement.  And they discuss ways to increase power of unions through inclusion of young workers and collaboration with existing labor unions.

]]> Holla for Labor celebrates Black History Month with a panel discussion on how the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists increased women and people of color in leadership positions in the labor movement.  And they discuss ways to increase power of unions through inclusion of young workers and collaboration with existing labor unions.

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:05:57 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2727 Holla for Labor celebrates Black History Month with a panel discussion on how the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists increased women and people of color in leadership positions in the labor movement.  And they discuss ways to increase power of unions through inclusion of young workers and collaboration with existing labor unions.

]]> No 138 138 02.26.25 Federal Budget Implications for Reproductive Health Care full 768b2ee8-c3ad-4ec0-ad9f-051953693afd https://share.transistor.fm/s/8bac5d6a Dr. Sara Kennedy, Planned Parenthood of Columbia Willamette (PPCW), explores the ramifications for loss of health care in Oregon, if there are large cuts to the Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid). She describes the many services provided by PPCW, and number of Oregonians who are served by this largest nonprofit provider of health care in the state.

]]> Dr. Sara Kennedy, Planned Parenthood of Columbia Willamette (PPCW), explores the ramifications for loss of health care in Oregon, if there are large cuts to the Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid). She describes the many services provided by PPCW, and number of Oregonians who are served by this largest nonprofit provider of health care in the state.

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 09:59:26 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 849 Dr. Sara Kennedy, Planned Parenthood of Columbia Willamette (PPCW), explores the ramifications for loss of health care in Oregon, if there are large cuts to the Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid). She describes the many services provided by PPCW, and number of Oregonians who are served by this largest nonprofit provider of health care in the state.

]]> No 137 137 02.25.25 Salem Public Library Services & Programs full d5e00473-1cf2-4690-9075-4be646384fe1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c4adf38 Salem residents will be voting in May 2025 to fund the city library, Senior Center Plus, and parks and recreation services. In this episode, Salem City Librarian, Bridget Esqueda, discusses the importance of libraries to communities and the services and programs provided by Salem's library.

]]> Salem residents will be voting in May 2025 to fund the city library, Senior Center Plus, and parks and recreation services. In this episode, Salem City Librarian, Bridget Esqueda, discusses the importance of libraries to communities and the services and programs provided by Salem's library.

]]> Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:09:48 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1433 Salem residents will be voting in May 2025 to fund the city library, Senior Center Plus, and parks and recreation services. In this episode, Salem City Librarian, Bridget Esqueda, discusses the importance of libraries to communities and the services and programs provided by Salem's library.

]]> No 136 136 02.20.25 Braver Angels & Citizens Commission on Immigration full ebcc63cb-0a51-435b-be8a-66cb69c4e361 https://share.transistor.fm/s/077cb4a3 Braver Angels is a national organization with state & local alliances. Its mission is to get people with different political points of view to listen to one another, with the goal of finding common ground.  In this episode we talk with Oregon members, Laura Kramer and Darren McCormick, about the effort to find common ground on the issue of immigration and how Braver Angels hopes to use what they find.

]]> Braver Angels is a national organization with state & local alliances. Its mission is to get people with different political points of view to listen to one another, with the goal of finding common ground.  In this episode we talk with Oregon members, Laura Kramer and Darren McCormick, about the effort to find common ground on the issue of immigration and how Braver Angels hopes to use what they find.

]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:32:07 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1478 Braver Angels is a national organization with state & local alliances. Its mission is to get people with different political points of view to listen to one another, with the goal of finding common ground.  In this episode we talk with Oregon members, Laura Kramer and Darren McCormick, about the effort to find common ground on the issue of immigration and how Braver Angels hopes to use what they find.

]]> No 135 135 02.19.25 Salem Health and the Use of Virtual Nursing full 4554a815-6ecf-4ec2-820a-08b6905bcf3c https://share.transistor.fm/s/989642e9 Salem Health Hospital & Clinics are using "virtual" nurses to enhance patient care and support their "on-the-ground" health teams. Sarah Horn and Theresa Johnson share how virtual nurses are currently being used and what they've learned about the impacts.

]]> Salem Health Hospital & Clinics are using "virtual" nurses to enhance patient care and support their "on-the-ground" health teams. Sarah Horn and Theresa Johnson share how virtual nurses are currently being used and what they've learned about the impacts.

]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 08:14:27 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 801 Salem Health Hospital & Clinics are using "virtual" nurses to enhance patient care and support their "on-the-ground" health teams. Sarah Horn and Theresa Johnson share how virtual nurses are currently being used and what they've learned about the impacts.

]]> No 134 134 02.19.25 Conservation Spotlight Explores Rogue Farm Corps full 8b1f0068-4385-48aa-b44c-913158c6591a https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a991bb5 Conservation Spotlight talks with Kait Crowley, Farmer Training Program Manager for Rogue Farm Corps (RFC). Kait will share how RFC trains and equips the next generation of farmers and ranchers through hands-on educational programs and the preservation of farmland. Listen in to find out how you can engage with Rogue Farm Corps!

]]> Conservation Spotlight talks with Kait Crowley, Farmer Training Program Manager for Rogue Farm Corps (RFC). Kait will share how RFC trains and equips the next generation of farmers and ranchers through hands-on educational programs and the preservation of farmland. Listen in to find out how you can engage with Rogue Farm Corps!

]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 08:08:58 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1675 Conservation Spotlight talks with Kait Crowley, Farmer Training Program Manager for Rogue Farm Corps (RFC). Kait will share how RFC trains and equips the next generation of farmers and ranchers through hands-on educational programs and the preservation of farmland. Listen in to find out how you can engage with Rogue Farm Corps!

]]> No 133 133 02.18.25 Monmouth Monthly Explores Western Oregon University full 122bd9e3-41ae-4ec2-b8c1-285263eecd6f https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ebd716b Monmouth Monthly welcomes Western Oregon University President (WOU), Jesse Peters and Executive Director of the WOU Foundation, Katie Wojke. They discuss what makes WOU special, and how you can impact the lives of WOU students.

]]> Monmouth Monthly welcomes Western Oregon University President (WOU), Jesse Peters and Executive Director of the WOU Foundation, Katie Wojke. They discuss what makes WOU special, and how you can impact the lives of WOU students.

]]> Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:50:35 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2142 Monmouth Monthly welcomes Western Oregon University President (WOU), Jesse Peters and Executive Director of the WOU Foundation, Katie Wojke. They discuss what makes WOU special, and how you can impact the lives of WOU students.

]]> No 132 132 02.14.25 Salem Keizer NAACP on DEI & Black History Month full 54038ec6-d232-483b-ad6f-1bb93a760339 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d895f293 RJ Hampton, Salem-Keizer NAACP President, responds to efforts by the federal government to dismantle Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) programs and how the local NAACP chapter is celebrating Black History Month.

]]> RJ Hampton, Salem-Keizer NAACP President, responds to efforts by the federal government to dismantle Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) programs and how the local NAACP chapter is celebrating Black History Month.

]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:32:44 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 830 RJ Hampton, Salem-Keizer NAACP President, responds to efforts by the federal government to dismantle Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) programs and how the local NAACP chapter is celebrating Black History Month.

]]> No 131 131 02.14.25 Oregon's Sanctuary Law full cb8a033e-f20a-43d3-b7a9-0a2f27c24430 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1782dce7 States with "sanctuary laws" have gotten in the cross hairs of the federal government, because the laws make it more difficult for federal immigration officers to find, detain and deport people they deem "illegal". Oregon is one such state. Fay Stetz-Waters, with the Oregon Department of Justice, explains how Oregon's Sanctuary Law works, and how the department collaborates with other organizations in protecting people's rights. 

]]> States with "sanctuary laws" have gotten in the cross hairs of the federal government, because the laws make it more difficult for federal immigration officers to find, detain and deport people they deem "illegal". Oregon is one such state. Fay Stetz-Waters, with the Oregon Department of Justice, explains how Oregon's Sanctuary Law works, and how the department collaborates with other organizations in protecting people's rights. 

]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:28:49 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1622 States with "sanctuary laws" have gotten in the cross hairs of the federal government, because the laws make it more difficult for federal immigration officers to find, detain and deport people they deem "illegal". Oregon is one such state. Fay Stetz-Waters, with the Oregon Department of Justice, explains how Oregon's Sanctuary Law works, and how the department collaborates with other organizations in protecting people's rights. 

]]> No 130 130 02.13.25 Policy for the People Explores Tax Filing Assistance full 3b70416e-e316-40b8-a952-ddb3c5bee3aa https://share.transistor.fm/s/c81eed87 Policy for the People explores two programs to make tax filing free and easy for low and moderate income families: Direct File and Oregon's Tax Infrastructure Grant program.

]]> Policy for the People explores two programs to make tax filing free and easy for low and moderate income families: Direct File and Oregon's Tax Infrastructure Grant program.

]]> Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:52:56 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1706 Policy for the People explores two programs to make tax filing free and easy for low and moderate income families: Direct File and Oregon's Tax Infrastructure Grant program.

]]> No 129 129 02.11.25 Meet Independence Police Chief Tino Banuelos full 902e55d5-b534-4a3f-b7d8-e0db1f36f3dd https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2264aeb Meet the new Independence Police Chief, Tino Baneulos. He became the Chief on Jan 1, 2025. Learn about his journey into law enforcement and his vision and priorities for leading the department. 

]]> Meet the new Independence Police Chief, Tino Baneulos. He became the Chief on Jan 1, 2025. Learn about his journey into law enforcement and his vision and priorities for leading the department. 

]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:58:37 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1492 Meet the new Independence Police Chief, Tino Baneulos. He became the Chief on Jan 1, 2025. Learn about his journey into law enforcement and his vision and priorities for leading the department. 

]]> No 128 128 02.06.25 How Partnership for Safety & Justice Supports People in the Criminal Justice System full 26778ec5-6c4c-40a6-913f-c6a3840877d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7b7cd180 Learn about Partnership for Safety & Justice and the Family Sentencing Alternative Program - a program to keep incarcerated parents connected to their kids. Plus, other programs that support justice involved people P4SJ hopes to maintain with legislative support.

]]> Learn about Partnership for Safety & Justice and the Family Sentencing Alternative Program - a program to keep incarcerated parents connected to their kids. Plus, other programs that support justice involved people P4SJ hopes to maintain with legislative support.

]]> Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:58:19 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2014 Learn about Partnership for Safety & Justice and the Family Sentencing Alternative Program - a program to keep incarcerated parents connected to their kids. Plus, other programs that support justice involved people P4SJ hopes to maintain with legislative support.

]]> No 127 127 02.05.25 Keeping Oregon Oregon Explores Legislation Affecting Land Use Laws full fe9ca526-cf54-4bb2-8a94-f47c24546284 https://share.transistor.fm/s/af7c96de Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with Jim Johnson, Working Lands Policy Director for 1000 Friends of Oregon, about land use legislation to be debated during the 2025 Legislative Session. 

]]> Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with Jim Johnson, Working Lands Policy Director for 1000 Friends of Oregon, about land use legislation to be debated during the 2025 Legislative Session. 

]]> Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:04:55 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1660 Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with Jim Johnson, Working Lands Policy Director for 1000 Friends of Oregon, about land use legislation to be debated during the 2025 Legislative Session. 

]]> No 126 126 02.04.25 Town Hall Excerpts with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkely and Congresswoman Andrea Salinas full 00d4e64e-e828-47e2-85d4-09302bd72a78 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9e3a1da Hear excerpts from the Feb. 2nd Town Hall with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Congresswoman Andrea Salinas in Salem.  Several hundred residents and a dozen local elected officials gathered to hear responses to questions about President Trump's executive orders.  Plus, Salem Fire Chief David Gerboth gets recognized for the department's role in fighting the Palisades fires in So. California.

]]> Hear excerpts from the Feb. 2nd Town Hall with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Congresswoman Andrea Salinas in Salem.  Several hundred residents and a dozen local elected officials gathered to hear responses to questions about President Trump's executive orders.  Plus, Salem Fire Chief David Gerboth gets recognized for the department's role in fighting the Palisades fires in So. California.

]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:18:20 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1316 Hear excerpts from the Feb. 2nd Town Hall with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Congresswoman Andrea Salinas in Salem.  Several hundred residents and a dozen local elected officials gathered to hear responses to questions about President Trump's executive orders.  Plus, Salem Fire Chief David Gerboth gets recognized for the department's role in fighting the Palisades fires in So. California.

]]> No 125 125 02.04.25 Elephant in the Room Explores "Forever Chemicals" (PFAS) full 28882858-4119-4e8e-b120-fa1efb792be6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/baf8a0a7 Elephant in the Room examines "forever chemicals" with Crystal Weston, Oregon Environmental Council. She'll address the dangers to public health and the environment posed by polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and legislative proposals before the 2025 Oregon Legislature to regulate PFAS. 

]]> Elephant in the Room examines "forever chemicals" with Crystal Weston, Oregon Environmental Council. She'll address the dangers to public health and the environment posed by polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and legislative proposals before the 2025 Oregon Legislature to regulate PFAS. 

]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:10:11 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 959 Elephant in the Room examines "forever chemicals" with Crystal Weston, Oregon Environmental Council. She'll address the dangers to public health and the environment posed by polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and legislative proposals before the 2025 Oregon Legislature to regulate PFAS. 

]]> No 124 124 02.03.25 Update with State Rep. Tom Andersen full cda50fba-9ee7-4e90-9b78-2eae95790f9c https://share.transistor.fm/s/8735f311 State Rep.Tom Andersen talks about how the Oregon legislative session is going, two weeks into the session, bills that he's introduced and highlights from yesterday's Town Hall with Sen Jeff Merkley & Congresswoman Andrea Salinas.

]]> State Rep.Tom Andersen talks about how the Oregon legislative session is going, two weeks into the session, bills that he's introduced and highlights from yesterday's Town Hall with Sen Jeff Merkley & Congresswoman Andrea Salinas.

]]> Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:04:58 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 3190 State Rep.Tom Andersen talks about how the Oregon legislative session is going, two weeks into the session, bills that he's introduced and highlights from yesterday's Town Hall with Sen Jeff Merkley & Congresswoman Andrea Salinas.

]]> No 123 123 01.30.25 Salem Police Dept: Strategic Plan Update full 412de6c3-ed19-41dc-9826-a9d5aaca5146 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e5f6e38 Salem Police Chief Trevor Womack, four years on the job, shares his vision for Salem's law enforcement agency and the strategic plan to implement the vision. He'll talk about general goals of creating trust and safety, and strategies to get there.

]]> Salem Police Chief Trevor Womack, four years on the job, shares his vision for Salem's law enforcement agency and the strategic plan to implement the vision. He'll talk about general goals of creating trust and safety, and strategies to get there.

]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:00:06 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2781 Salem Police Chief Trevor Womack, four years on the job, shares his vision for Salem's law enforcement agency and the strategic plan to implement the vision. He'll talk about general goals of creating trust and safety, and strategies to get there.

]]> No 122 122 01.29.25 Campaign for the Public Interest full 10977417-73f7-4de0-b3ca-f448a3dc2c7c https://share.transistor.fm/s/41b4128a Tom Ellis, Salem community member, shares his proposal to spearhead nonviolent resistance to tyranny and to hold elected officials accountable to democratic principles, called The Campaign for the Public Interest.

]]> Tom Ellis, Salem community member, shares his proposal to spearhead nonviolent resistance to tyranny and to hold elected officials accountable to democratic principles, called The Campaign for the Public Interest.

]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 07:21:36 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2039 Tom Ellis, Salem community member, shares his proposal to spearhead nonviolent resistance to tyranny and to hold elected officials accountable to democratic principles, called The Campaign for the Public Interest.

]]> No 121 121 01.29.25 Salem Reads: Why Didn't You Tell Me? full 90040dcb-e752-4bf8-8e29-6a5db2a3d25e https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ce8e47f Salem Reads 2025 is back! Executive Director of Salem Public Library Foundation, Taylor Sarman and Sonja Sommerville, with the library, talk about this year's book and events to explore the book's themes. Why Didn't You Tell Me? By Carmen Rita Wong.

]]> Salem Reads 2025 is back! Executive Director of Salem Public Library Foundation, Taylor Sarman and Sonja Sommerville, with the library, talk about this year's book and events to explore the book's themes. Why Didn't You Tell Me? By Carmen Rita Wong.

]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 07:18:31 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 821 Salem Reads 2025 is back! Executive Director of Salem Public Library Foundation, Taylor Sarman and Sonja Sommerville, with the library, talk about this year's book and events to explore the book's themes. Why Didn't You Tell Me? By Carmen Rita Wong.

]]> No 120 120 01.28.25 Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette full 167ad2d1-bf3c-4aed-8880-173a5b56fddd https://share.transistor.fm/s/c4618def Dr. Sara Kennedy, Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette, explains where Oregon stands with reproductive health care, the variety of health services they provide throughout the state, and what they're asking from the Oregon Legislature.

]]> Dr. Sara Kennedy, Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette, explains where Oregon stands with reproductive health care, the variety of health services they provide throughout the state, and what they're asking from the Oregon Legislature.

]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 07:16:05 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 933 Dr. Sara Kennedy, Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette, explains where Oregon stands with reproductive health care, the variety of health services they provide throughout the state, and what they're asking from the Oregon Legislature.

]]> No 119 119 01.23.25 Update on Salem Livability Operations Levy full 1b1ecbfb-1f2f-4fed-9719-d7bfb8d351b0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e6649db Salem City Council is considering putting a "livability" operations levy on the May 2025 ballot.  City Councilor Linda Nishioka explained what happened at the Jan 21st work session and the issues the council are working through to decide the rate and service increase to ensure Salem can still offer library, Center 50 Plus and parks and recreation services.

]]> Salem City Council is considering putting a "livability" operations levy on the May 2025 ballot.  City Councilor Linda Nishioka explained what happened at the Jan 21st work session and the issues the council are working through to decide the rate and service increase to ensure Salem can still offer library, Center 50 Plus and parks and recreation services.

]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:01:17 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1051 Salem City Council is considering putting a "livability" operations levy on the May 2025 ballot.  City Councilor Linda Nishioka explained what happened at the Jan 21st work session and the issues the council are working through to decide the rate and service increase to ensure Salem can still offer library, Center 50 Plus and parks and recreation services.

]]> No 118 118 01.23.25 Holla for Labor Explores Why People Become Active in Unions full b70b5cde-88f8-4984-9f2f-53ae8c44634b https://share.transistor.fm/s/206d59bb Holla for Labor talks with Coalition of Black Trade Unionist (CBTU) members on the value of having union representation and their motivation to become active. Plus, a preview of CBTU's Black History Month programming and a tribute to William "Bill" Lucy, co-founder of the CBTU.

]]> Holla for Labor talks with Coalition of Black Trade Unionist (CBTU) members on the value of having union representation and their motivation to become active. Plus, a preview of CBTU's Black History Month programming and a tribute to William "Bill" Lucy, co-founder of the CBTU.

]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:44:29 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1670 Holla for Labor talks with Coalition of Black Trade Unionist (CBTU) members on the value of having union representation and their motivation to become active. Plus, a preview of CBTU's Black History Month programming and a tribute to William "Bill" Lucy, co-founder of the CBTU.

]]> No 117 117 01.21.25 Monmouth Monthly Explores Monmouth Power & Light full 6470e127-a095-4e8a-90ff-e92f48f7cfd2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa49dfbc Monmouth Monthly talks with Monmouth Power and Light Director, Wade Carey. Wade explains how Monmouth's utility district is different from privately owned companies; shares insights into hot topics in power and how customers can save money on their utility bill.

]]> Monmouth Monthly talks with Monmouth Power and Light Director, Wade Carey. Wade explains how Monmouth's utility district is different from privately owned companies; shares insights into hot topics in power and how customers can save money on their utility bill.

]]> Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:12:55 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2126 Monmouth Monthly talks with Monmouth Power and Light Director, Wade Carey. Wade explains how Monmouth's utility district is different from privately owned companies; shares insights into hot topics in power and how customers can save money on their utility bill.

]]> No 116 116 01.16.25 Salem Mayor Julie Hoy Takes the Gavel full 62cd15ba-61c0-4e6a-a69c-afa2abe29f71 https://share.transistor.fm/s/da2bfdef The day after Salem's Mayor Julie Hoy ran her first City Council meeting, we talked with her about how she'd been preparing for the job and how she plans to regain community trust in light of budget challenges.

]]> The day after Salem's Mayor Julie Hoy ran her first City Council meeting, we talked with her about how she'd been preparing for the job and how she plans to regain community trust in light of budget challenges.

]]> Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:00:50 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1286 The day after Salem's Mayor Julie Hoy ran her first City Council meeting, we talked with her about how she'd been preparing for the job and how she plans to regain community trust in light of budget challenges.

]]> No 115 115 01.15.25 Conservation Spotlight Explores Water & Pesticides in Agricultural Conservation full 185376a2-22e3-4fde-896b-64e4d36dbe26 https://share.transistor.fm/s/21c6fb13 Conservation Spotlight dives into the issues of water quality and safe pesticide use in agriculture. Hear insights from agriculture conservation planners Becky Pineda and Cesar Zamora on effective partnerships and best practices to protect our watersheds and ensure a sustainable future. 

]]> Conservation Spotlight dives into the issues of water quality and safe pesticide use in agriculture. Hear insights from agriculture conservation planners Becky Pineda and Cesar Zamora on effective partnerships and best practices to protect our watersheds and ensure a sustainable future. 

]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:12:31 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1868 Conservation Spotlight dives into the issues of water quality and safe pesticide use in agriculture. Hear insights from agriculture conservation planners Becky Pineda and Cesar Zamora on effective partnerships and best practices to protect our watersheds and ensure a sustainable future. 

]]> No 114 114 01.14.25 Chris Hoy & Virginia Stapleton Reflect on Salem full 24726bf3-39da-445a-8faf-6b70731ef33c https://share.transistor.fm/s/348da889 Chris Hoy and Virginia Stapleton recently finished their terms serving as City of Salem Mayor and City Councilor, respectively.  They talk about what they "walked into" as a new councilor/mayor, what was accomplished during their terms, and their hopes for Salem's future.

]]> Chris Hoy and Virginia Stapleton recently finished their terms serving as City of Salem Mayor and City Councilor, respectively.  They talk about what they "walked into" as a new councilor/mayor, what was accomplished during their terms, and their hopes for Salem's future.

]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:31:40 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2238 Chris Hoy and Virginia Stapleton recently finished their terms serving as City of Salem Mayor and City Councilor, respectively.  They talk about what they "walked into" as a new councilor/mayor, what was accomplished during their terms, and their hopes for Salem's future.

]]> No 113 113 01.13.25 Health Care for All Oregon (OHCA) Explores Health Care Policies full 004a8beb-55b0-45fd-ad5e-eedfefa5b2d2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f4b5cef Valdez Bravo, President of Health Care for All Oregon (HCAO) explains the mission of HCAO, legislation they're following in this upcoming legislative session and the status of bringing a single payer health care system to Oregon.  And, how to support their efforts by following the issues on their social media.

]]> Valdez Bravo, President of Health Care for All Oregon (HCAO) explains the mission of HCAO, legislation they're following in this upcoming legislative session and the status of bringing a single payer health care system to Oregon.  And, how to support their efforts by following the issues on their social media.

]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:12:05 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 3033 Valdez Bravo, President of Health Care for All Oregon (HCAO) explains the mission of HCAO, legislation they're following in this upcoming legislative session and the status of bringing a single payer health care system to Oregon.  And, how to support their efforts by following the issues on their social media.

]]> No 112 112 01.09.25 Age Discrimination Harms Many of Oregon’s Older Workers full 093fe826-ceaa-4965-a10c-b380011269df https://share.transistor.fm/s/da0f233f Policy for People explores the issue of age discrimination in the workplace. Andrea Meyer, Director of Government Relations at AARP Oregon, discusses how pervasive the problem of age discrimination in the work is, its consequences, and what Oregon can do to address the problem.

]]> Policy for People explores the issue of age discrimination in the workplace. Andrea Meyer, Director of Government Relations at AARP Oregon, discusses how pervasive the problem of age discrimination in the work is, its consequences, and what Oregon can do to address the problem.

]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:05:04 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1592 Policy for People explores the issue of age discrimination in the workplace. Andrea Meyer, Director of Government Relations at AARP Oregon, discusses how pervasive the problem of age discrimination in the work is, its consequences, and what Oregon can do to address the problem.

]]> No 111 111 01.06.25 Conversation with State Rep. Tom Andersen full 9fe77c01-97cb-4d85-bd6a-8374237446e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6159639c State Rep. Tom Andersern, House District 19, talks about his legislative priorities and what he expects will be the key issues the 2025 Oregon Legislature will address.

]]> State Rep. Tom Andersern, House District 19, talks about his legislative priorities and what he expects will be the key issues the 2025 Oregon Legislature will address.

]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:58:23 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 3314 State Rep. Tom Andersern, House District 19, talks about his legislative priorities and what he expects will be the key issues the 2025 Oregon Legislature will address.

]]> No 110 110 01.07.25 Oregon Coalition for an Environmental Rights Amendment (OCERA) full 0883ba03-a103-4b6c-a01f-87d20c711257 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7972138 Elephant in the Room highlights a proposed environmental rights amendment to Oregon’s constitution. Dr. Phil Carver, OCERA, explains what the amendment would do and how it would encourage actions that prevent environmental damage before damage is created; and, that OCERA is asking the Oregon legislature to put it on the ballot for a vote by Oregonians.

]]> Elephant in the Room highlights a proposed environmental rights amendment to Oregon’s constitution. Dr. Phil Carver, OCERA, explains what the amendment would do and how it would encourage actions that prevent environmental damage before damage is created; and, that OCERA is asking the Oregon legislature to put it on the ballot for a vote by Oregonians.

]]> Tue, 07 Jan 2025 08:43:59 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1586 Elephant in the Room highlights a proposed environmental rights amendment to Oregon’s constitution. Dr. Phil Carver, OCERA, explains what the amendment would do and how it would encourage actions that prevent environmental damage before damage is created; and, that OCERA is asking the Oregon legislature to put it on the ballot for a vote by Oregonians.

]]> No 109 109 01.02.25 Restorative Justice Through the Eyes of Lived Experience full 98a386df-5d4e-4e23-bbe4-0d701f71e0d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fbcd61cd Restorative Justice is explored through the experiences of people who were formerly incarcerated, a victim of sexual assault, and a new program using restorative justice principles called Conflict Artistry. This program was presented to the community by Willamette University's Restorative Justice Council - a student club on campus - in November 2024. 

]]> Restorative Justice is explored through the experiences of people who were formerly incarcerated, a victim of sexual assault, and a new program using restorative justice principles called Conflict Artistry. This program was presented to the community by Willamette University's Restorative Justice Council - a student club on campus - in November 2024. 

]]> Mon, 06 Jan 2025 08:38:29 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2670 Restorative Justice is explored through the experiences of people who were formerly incarcerated, a victim of sexual assault, and a new program using restorative justice principles called Conflict Artistry. This program was presented to the community by Willamette University's Restorative Justice Council - a student club on campus - in November 2024. 

]]> No 108 108 12.30.24 Paul Tigan New Councilor for City of Salem full 5e29c9b1-6196-4b23-aec9-2cca41e95f33 https://share.transistor.fm/s/88c0bf89 Paul Tigan was elected to represent Ward 1 in the City of Salem during May 2024 elections.  He starts his term Jan 13, 2025.  We talked with him in mid December about how he's been preparing, philosophy that guides his leadership and the key issues the new council faces. 

]]> Paul Tigan was elected to represent Ward 1 in the City of Salem during May 2024 elections.  He starts his term Jan 13, 2025.  We talked with him in mid December about how he's been preparing, philosophy that guides his leadership and the key issues the new council faces. 

]]> Mon, 06 Jan 2025 08:28:56 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1275 Paul Tigan was elected to represent Ward 1 in the City of Salem during May 2024 elections.  He starts his term Jan 13, 2025.  We talked with him in mid December about how he's been preparing, philosophy that guides his leadership and the key issues the new council faces. 

]]> No 107 107 12.30.24 Shane Matthews New City Councilor for City of Salem full 9de6c0fc-2bb5-4941-98ff-ad0f29e939a2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/98aec5fe Shane Matthews was elected to represent Ward 3 in the City of Salem during May 2024 elections.  He starts his term Jan 13, 2025.  We talked with him in mid December about how he's been preparing, philosophy that guides his leadership and the key issues the new council faces. 

]]> Shane Matthews was elected to represent Ward 3 in the City of Salem during May 2024 elections.  He starts his term Jan 13, 2025.  We talked with him in mid December about how he's been preparing, philosophy that guides his leadership and the key issues the new council faces. 

]]> Mon, 06 Jan 2025 08:27:30 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1076 Shane Matthews was elected to represent Ward 3 in the City of Salem during May 2024 elections.  He starts his term Jan 13, 2025.  We talked with him in mid December about how he's been preparing, philosophy that guides his leadership and the key issues the new council faces. 

]]> No 106 106 12.30.24 Dr. Irvin Brown New Councilor for City of Salem full 43708ae6-cb27-490c-938a-3ea9e5efabec https://share.transistor.fm/s/28cf9f9a Dr. Irvin Brown was elected to represent Ward 5 in the City of Salem during May 2024 elections.  He starts his term Jan 13, 2025.  We talked with him in mid December about how he's been preparing, philosophy that guides his leadership and the key issues the new council faces. 

]]> Dr. Irvin Brown was elected to represent Ward 5 in the City of Salem during May 2024 elections.  He starts his term Jan 13, 2025.  We talked with him in mid December about how he's been preparing, philosophy that guides his leadership and the key issues the new council faces. 

]]> Mon, 06 Jan 2025 08:22:00 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1176 Dr. Irvin Brown was elected to represent Ward 5 in the City of Salem during May 2024 elections.  He starts his term Jan 13, 2025.  We talked with him in mid December about how he's been preparing, philosophy that guides his leadership and the key issues the new council faces. 

]]> No 105 105 12.19.24 Braver Angels Examines the Rural Urban Divide full bbed3b12-43ed-4162-9d4f-896e97577ffb https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc340728 One Braver Angels' alliance in Oregon shares their work on bridging the "rural urban divide" with project coordinators, Elizabeth Christensen and Steve Radcliffe. They talk about the importance of understanding the issues that "divide", how they hope to create a better understanding of each other through facilitated dialogue, and their hope that the project's findings will be used by Oregon legislators. 

]]> One Braver Angels' alliance in Oregon shares their work on bridging the "rural urban divide" with project coordinators, Elizabeth Christensen and Steve Radcliffe. They talk about the importance of understanding the issues that "divide", how they hope to create a better understanding of each other through facilitated dialogue, and their hope that the project's findings will be used by Oregon legislators. 

]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:22:10 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1724 One Braver Angels' alliance in Oregon shares their work on bridging the "rural urban divide" with project coordinators, Elizabeth Christensen and Steve Radcliffe. They talk about the importance of understanding the issues that "divide", how they hope to create a better understanding of each other through facilitated dialogue, and their hope that the project's findings will be used by Oregon legislators. 

]]> No 104 104 12.18.24 Conservation Spotlight Examines Supporting Owners of Woodlands full 59a13b82-2901-4455-963b-ea6fddd24c52 https://share.transistor.fm/s/279b6525 Conservation Spotlight talks with Lorelle Sherman, Forester for OSU Extension Service, about how her program supports woodland owners. She gives an update on Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) and a new invasive insect, Mediterranean Oak Borer (MOB). 

]]> Conservation Spotlight talks with Lorelle Sherman, Forester for OSU Extension Service, about how her program supports woodland owners. She gives an update on Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) and a new invasive insect, Mediterranean Oak Borer (MOB). 

]]> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:29:36 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1549 Conservation Spotlight talks with Lorelle Sherman, Forester for OSU Extension Service, about how her program supports woodland owners. She gives an update on Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) and a new invasive insect, Mediterranean Oak Borer (MOB). 

]]> No 103 103 12.17.24 Monmouth Monthly: City in Review and Going Forward full 5f93e203-cc33-40c3-914b-862169dd9dad https://share.transistor.fm/s/063af6a4 Monmouth Monthly looks back on Monmouth 2024 with Mayor Cec Koontz and City Manager Rochelle Roaden. They also talk about their vision for the future of Monmouth, the impact of Mayor John McArdle on the entire state of Oregon, and what we can expect as we enter 2025. 

]]> Monmouth Monthly looks back on Monmouth 2024 with Mayor Cec Koontz and City Manager Rochelle Roaden. They also talk about their vision for the future of Monmouth, the impact of Mayor John McArdle on the entire state of Oregon, and what we can expect as we enter 2025. 

]]> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:26:27 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2554 Monmouth Monthly looks back on Monmouth 2024 with Mayor Cec Koontz and City Manager Rochelle Roaden. They also talk about their vision for the future of Monmouth, the impact of Mayor John McArdle on the entire state of Oregon, and what we can expect as we enter 2025. 

]]> No 102 102 Policy for the People on Benefits of Guaranteed Income full 8591ad24-0bae-4550-bc4c-ad1c2f98e447 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bafe7ca0 In this episode of Policy for the People, we explore the policy known as guaranteed income, an idea whose time has come. First, we speak with Shafeka Hashash, at the Economic Security Project, about the experiments with guaranteed income that we’ve been seeing in communities across the country. Then we examine a guaranteed income pilot program in Oregon, with Brandi Tuck of Path Home, who says that cash programs have the power to lift families out of poverty for good.

]]> In this episode of Policy for the People, we explore the policy known as guaranteed income, an idea whose time has come. First, we speak with Shafeka Hashash, at the Economic Security Project, about the experiments with guaranteed income that we’ve been seeing in communities across the country. Then we examine a guaranteed income pilot program in Oregon, with Brandi Tuck of Path Home, who says that cash programs have the power to lift families out of poverty for good.

]]> Sun, 15 Dec 2024 09:48:00 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1716 In this episode of Policy for the People, we explore the policy known as guaranteed income, an idea whose time has come. First, we speak with Shafeka Hashash, at the Economic Security Project, about the experiments with guaranteed income that we’ve been seeing in communities across the country. Then we examine a guaranteed income pilot program in Oregon, with Brandi Tuck of Path Home, who says that cash programs have the power to lift families out of poverty for good.

]]> No 101 101 Keeping Oregon Oregon Talks with 1000 Friends of Oregon and the 2025 Legislative Session full 6379806c-b362-4297-a1cc-05fc3b7304a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/39e213f0 Keeping Oregon Oregon brings back Mary Kyle McCurdy with 1000 Friends of Oregon. Mary Kyle discusses issues affecting Oregon's land use planning system that might come before the 2025 Oregon legislature.

]]> Keeping Oregon Oregon brings back Mary Kyle McCurdy with 1000 Friends of Oregon. Mary Kyle discusses issues affecting Oregon's land use planning system that might come before the 2025 Oregon legislature.

]]> Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:24:12 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1531 Keeping Oregon Oregon brings back Mary Kyle McCurdy with 1000 Friends of Oregon. Mary Kyle discusses issues affecting Oregon's land use planning system that might come before the 2025 Oregon legislature.

]]> No 100 100 Holla Talks with Christine Macline, Coalition of Black Trade Unionist Member in Candada full d85b88af-7e08-44b0-9dc1-8921eef2fe14 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9b6ec73 Holla for Labor talks with Christine Macline, a recipient of the "100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women" award. Macline is also a member of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) in Toronto. She shares her personal story and reflects on the influence of William "Bill" Lucy, founder and longtime leader of CBTU. 

]]> Holla for Labor talks with Christine Macline, a recipient of the "100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women" award. Macline is also a member of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) in Toronto. She shares her personal story and reflects on the influence of William "Bill" Lucy, founder and longtime leader of CBTU. 

]]> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:05:15 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1748 Holla for Labor talks with Christine Macline, a recipient of the "100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women" award. Macline is also a member of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) in Toronto. She shares her personal story and reflects on the influence of William "Bill" Lucy, founder and longtime leader of CBTU. 

]]> No 99 99 Braver Angels' Salem Alliance full 2d214665-3136-4306-88df-895b1dafc0f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7f029e0 Braver Angels is a national organization with state and local alliances whose mission is to bridge the political divide through healthier communication. This month, learn about the newly forming Salem Alliance and how you can get involved in bridging the political divide locally, with Satya Chandagiri and Tim Buckley.

]]> Braver Angels is a national organization with state and local alliances whose mission is to bridge the political divide through healthier communication. This month, learn about the newly forming Salem Alliance and how you can get involved in bridging the political divide locally, with Satya Chandagiri and Tim Buckley.

]]> Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:00:21 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1721 Braver Angels is a national organization with state and local alliances whose mission is to bridge the political divide through healthier communication. This month, learn about the newly forming Salem Alliance and how you can get involved in bridging the political divide locally, with Satya Chandagiri and Tim Buckley.

]]> No 98 98 Conservation Spotlight Explores the Santiam Watershed Council full 00301374-c680-456b-a91a-4914efb26239 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5af4011 Conservation Spotlight highlights the North Santiam Watershed Council, a vital organization dedicated to riparian restoration and safeguarding of drinking water in Salem. Find out the roles, challenges, and successes of this conservation agency, especially in the wake of the 2020 wildfires. 

]]> Conservation Spotlight highlights the North Santiam Watershed Council, a vital organization dedicated to riparian restoration and safeguarding of drinking water in Salem. Find out the roles, challenges, and successes of this conservation agency, especially in the wake of the 2020 wildfires. 

]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:36:01 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1712 Conservation Spotlight highlights the North Santiam Watershed Council, a vital organization dedicated to riparian restoration and safeguarding of drinking water in Salem. Find out the roles, challenges, and successes of this conservation agency, especially in the wake of the 2020 wildfires. 

]]> No 97 97 Policy for the People Examines the Challenges of the Bureau of Labor & Industries full 498153fe-1cd4-4796-a6ca-d502236582ec https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7924e1f Policy for the People talks with Oregon Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson about the funding crisis that Oregon Bureau of Labor Industry faces, and what that means for the economic well-being of working Oregonians. 

]]> Policy for the People talks with Oregon Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson about the funding crisis that Oregon Bureau of Labor Industry faces, and what that means for the economic well-being of working Oregonians. 

]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:34:02 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1735 Policy for the People talks with Oregon Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson about the funding crisis that Oregon Bureau of Labor Industry faces, and what that means for the economic well-being of working Oregonians. 

]]> No 96 96 Update from Church At The Park full c1556acf-bb48-468c-8cdc-244f9b6d14a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f623f58a DJ Vincent, pastor and executive director at Church at the Park, talks about the role this faith-based nonprofit plays in addressing homelessness, progress on a new micro shelter community in Monmouth, a trend in older people losing housing, and how the general community can help.

]]> DJ Vincent, pastor and executive director at Church at the Park, talks about the role this faith-based nonprofit plays in addressing homelessness, progress on a new micro shelter community in Monmouth, a trend in older people losing housing, and how the general community can help.

]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:15:39 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1711 DJ Vincent, pastor and executive director at Church at the Park, talks about the role this faith-based nonprofit plays in addressing homelessness, progress on a new micro shelter community in Monmouth, a trend in older people losing housing, and how the general community can help.

]]> No 95 95 Keeping Oregon Oregon Explores the Challenges of Maintaining Farmland full 8291bb81-5b95-4f60-aa42-fa4334958bad https://share.transistor.fm/s/d2a20d5c Keeping Oregon Oregon speaks with Jim Johnson, retiring Land Use Coordinator with the Oregon Dept. of Agriculture. Jim discusses the status of Oregon farmland and what challenges lay ahead. 

]]> Keeping Oregon Oregon speaks with Jim Johnson, retiring Land Use Coordinator with the Oregon Dept. of Agriculture. Jim discusses the status of Oregon farmland and what challenges lay ahead. 

]]> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:38:51 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1641 Keeping Oregon Oregon speaks with Jim Johnson, retiring Land Use Coordinator with the Oregon Dept. of Agriculture. Jim discusses the status of Oregon farmland and what challenges lay ahead. 

]]> No 94 94 Elephant in the Room Explores New Climate Action Group in Monmouth-Independence full 597f4189-9707-45e6-82f1-e4e175701eb4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9bb707ee Elephant in the Room talks with Stephen Howard and Bill Henley about a new climate action group in the cities of Monmouth and Independence. They share the ways they're generating interest and involvement within their respective communities. 

]]> Elephant in the Room talks with Stephen Howard and Bill Henley about a new climate action group in the cities of Monmouth and Independence. They share the ways they're generating interest and involvement within their respective communities. 

]]> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:36:41 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1289 Elephant in the Room talks with Stephen Howard and Bill Henley about a new climate action group in the cities of Monmouth and Independence. They share the ways they're generating interest and involvement within their respective communities. 

]]> No 93 93 Holla for Labor Celebrates the Life of William "Bill" Lucy, Co-Founder CBTU full c1ec5fb8-cb9d-482d-bf1b-fbdd3ae76d40 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5f23c12 Holla for Labor celebrates the life of William "Bill" Lucy, co-founder and longtime leader of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists and co-founder of Free South Africa, the successful anti-apartheid campaign in the United States. Lucy died in September of this year at the age of 90. 

]]> Holla for Labor celebrates the life of William "Bill" Lucy, co-founder and longtime leader of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists and co-founder of Free South Africa, the successful anti-apartheid campaign in the United States. Lucy died in September of this year at the age of 90. 

]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:35:24 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1977 Holla for Labor celebrates the life of William "Bill" Lucy, co-founder and longtime leader of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists and co-founder of Free South Africa, the successful anti-apartheid campaign in the United States. Lucy died in September of this year at the age of 90. 

]]> No 92 92 BM 117 - Rank Choice Voting: Explained, Supported, Opposed full ade3fba8-a774-4611-936f-fe4715467cc7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa7518e8 Willamette Wake Up and League of Women Voters covered the rank choice voting ballot measure in several programs.  In this podcast, you'll hear our stories combined.  First, the Marion Polk League of Women Voters explains the measure. Then proponent Blair Bobier, Oregon Rank Choice Voting, talks about its advantages. Last, State Representative Ed Diehl, talks about the disadvantages.

]]> Willamette Wake Up and League of Women Voters covered the rank choice voting ballot measure in several programs.  In this podcast, you'll hear our stories combined.  First, the Marion Polk League of Women Voters explains the measure. Then proponent Blair Bobier, Oregon Rank Choice Voting, talks about its advantages. Last, State Representative Ed Diehl, talks about the disadvantages.

]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 19:51:18 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2699 Willamette Wake Up and League of Women Voters covered the rank choice voting ballot measure in several programs.  In this podcast, you'll hear our stories combined.  First, the Marion Polk League of Women Voters explains the measure. Then proponent Blair Bobier, Oregon Rank Choice Voting, talks about its advantages. Last, State Representative Ed Diehl, talks about the disadvantages.

]]> No 91 91 Election Integrity: A Proposal by Braver Angels full a1cc14da-fd3c-4322-8f2f-d562565bc580 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0261f32 Election Integrity is a polarizing topic in the United States. Braver Angels, a national organization with local alliances and a mission to bring our nation together, has a plan for an election process to ensure that voting is easy, and cheating is hard. Hear the report from Oregon Alliance chairs, Bruce Borgerson and Dimitra Giannakoulias. 

]]> Election Integrity is a polarizing topic in the United States. Braver Angels, a national organization with local alliances and a mission to bring our nation together, has a plan for an election process to ensure that voting is easy, and cheating is hard. Hear the report from Oregon Alliance chairs, Bruce Borgerson and Dimitra Giannakoulias. 

]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:56:53 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2289 Election Integrity is a polarizing topic in the United States. Braver Angels, a national organization with local alliances and a mission to bring our nation together, has a plan for an election process to ensure that voting is easy, and cheating is hard. Hear the report from Oregon Alliance chairs, Bruce Borgerson and Dimitra Giannakoulias. 

]]> No 90 90 Conservation Spotlight Talks with Oregon Agricultural Trust full 0208eaff-ebf9-401c-aecf-357c2d70c49e https://share.transistor.fm/s/d231249c Conservation Spotlight talks with Nellie McAdams & Andrea Krahmer, with the Oregon Agricultural Trust (OAT). OAT partners with farmers and ranchers to protect agricultural lands for the benefit of Oregon's economy, communities and landscapes. 

]]> Conservation Spotlight talks with Nellie McAdams & Andrea Krahmer, with the Oregon Agricultural Trust (OAT). OAT partners with farmers and ranchers to protect agricultural lands for the benefit of Oregon's economy, communities and landscapes. 

]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 08:31:52 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1859 Conservation Spotlight talks with Nellie McAdams & Andrea Krahmer, with the Oregon Agricultural Trust (OAT). OAT partners with farmers and ranchers to protect agricultural lands for the benefit of Oregon's economy, communities and landscapes. 

]]> No 89 89 Monmouth Monthly Explores the Smith Fine Arts Series full 9028d0df-805b-44f8-95d3-9c33c721a2ff https://share.transistor.fm/s/badc06a1 Monmouth Monthly talks with Dave Beasley, Western Oregon University Foundation, about the Smith Fine Arts series sponsored by the university and open to everyone.  They review the value of the series to students and the community, and review the 2024-25 line up.

]]> Monmouth Monthly talks with Dave Beasley, Western Oregon University Foundation, about the Smith Fine Arts series sponsored by the university and open to everyone.  They review the value of the series to students and the community, and review the 2024-25 line up.

]]> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:43:55 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1931 Monmouth Monthly talks with Dave Beasley, Western Oregon University Foundation, about the Smith Fine Arts series sponsored by the university and open to everyone.  They review the value of the series to students and the community, and review the 2024-25 line up.

]]> No 88 88 Policy for the People Explores the Impact of NOT Taxing Tips full a4973c06-e31b-4dbc-ac2e-5e14648e0349 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b4f9516 Both presidential candidates and one Oregon State Senator recently put forward the idea of exempting tips from Oregon income taxes. But is exempting tips from taxes a good idea? Would it actually improve the economic security of struggling workers?  In this episode of Policy for the People, they explore the impact of no taxes on tips.  They also examine the origins of the practice of tipping and what that means for workers today. 

]]> Both presidential candidates and one Oregon State Senator recently put forward the idea of exempting tips from Oregon income taxes. But is exempting tips from taxes a good idea? Would it actually improve the economic security of struggling workers?  In this episode of Policy for the People, they explore the impact of no taxes on tips.  They also examine the origins of the practice of tipping and what that means for workers today. 

]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:50:51 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1712 Both presidential candidates and one Oregon State Senator recently put forward the idea of exempting tips from Oregon income taxes. But is exempting tips from taxes a good idea? Would it actually improve the economic security of struggling workers?  In this episode of Policy for the People, they explore the impact of no taxes on tips.  They also examine the origins of the practice of tipping and what that means for workers today. 

]]> No 87 87 Chemeketa 2024 Bond Levy Campaign full 9224d22d-9a53-4802-8288-1ebc200993c4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5eee898b Chemeketa Community College is asking voters to support improvements to the many campuses that serve the area.  Jessica Howard, President of the college, explains the importance of the community college in this area and what the bond monies will buy.  She emphasizes that passage of the bond will not increase residents' taxes because of the retirement of the 2008 bond.

]]> Chemeketa Community College is asking voters to support improvements to the many campuses that serve the area.  Jessica Howard, President of the college, explains the importance of the community college in this area and what the bond monies will buy.  She emphasizes that passage of the bond will not increase residents' taxes because of the retirement of the 2008 bond.

]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:47:20 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1264 Chemeketa Community College is asking voters to support improvements to the many campuses that serve the area.  Jessica Howard, President of the college, explains the importance of the community college in this area and what the bond monies will buy.  She emphasizes that passage of the bond will not increase residents' taxes because of the retirement of the 2008 bond.

]]> No 86 86 Candidate Conversation: Steve Warden, Candidate for Polk County Sheriff full 3840576a-0b77-4f1a-9198-b79dfd61da0e https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7cbc9ad Local Election Coverage. Steve Warden is running for election to Polk County Sheriff. He talks about the duties of sheriff, how he'd engage in various aspects of the community, skills and experiences he would bring to the position; and addresses specific issues of drug decriminalization, gun safety laws and homelessness from a law enforcement perspective.  

]]> Local Election Coverage. Steve Warden is running for election to Polk County Sheriff. He talks about the duties of sheriff, how he'd engage in various aspects of the community, skills and experiences he would bring to the position; and addresses specific issues of drug decriminalization, gun safety laws and homelessness from a law enforcement perspective.  

]]> Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:42:47 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1453 Local Election Coverage. Steve Warden is running for election to Polk County Sheriff. He talks about the duties of sheriff, how he'd engage in various aspects of the community, skills and experiences he would bring to the position; and addresses specific issues of drug decriminalization, gun safety laws and homelessness from a law enforcement perspective.  

]]> No 85 85 Candidate Conversation: Mark Garton, Candidate for Polk County Sheriff full 0e173f8b-0d43-4f8f-bdc5-359fba8255e3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d94374e Local Election Coverage. Mark Garton is the current Polk County Sheriff running for re-election. He talks about the duties of sheriff, how the department works with various aspects of the community, skills and experiences he would continue to bring to the position; and addresses specific issues of drug decriminalization, gun safety laws and homelessness from a law enforcement perspective.  

]]> Local Election Coverage. Mark Garton is the current Polk County Sheriff running for re-election. He talks about the duties of sheriff, how the department works with various aspects of the community, skills and experiences he would continue to bring to the position; and addresses specific issues of drug decriminalization, gun safety laws and homelessness from a law enforcement perspective.  

]]> Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:34:23 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1261 Local Election Coverage. Mark Garton is the current Polk County Sheriff running for re-election. He talks about the duties of sheriff, how the department works with various aspects of the community, skills and experiences he would continue to bring to the position; and addresses specific issues of drug decriminalization, gun safety laws and homelessness from a law enforcement perspective.  

]]> No 84 84 Candidate Conversation with Polk County Treasurer Candidates: Steve Milligan & Chris Patoine full 97ef1d6f-3635-4e07-8179-486546ebef7d https://share.transistor.fm/s/092e6f8d Local Election Coverage.  Polk County Treasurer Election 2024 brings a twist to this race.  The duties of this office are in dispute during the time of these interviews. For this reason, we provided a brief summary of these issues and archived the two interviews back-to-back.
Hear from candidates Steve Milligan, current treasurer and Chris Patoine as they explain the issue from their points of view and how they would handle the job of treasurer if (re)elected.

]]> Local Election Coverage.  Polk County Treasurer Election 2024 brings a twist to this race.  The duties of this office are in dispute during the time of these interviews. For this reason, we provided a brief summary of these issues and archived the two interviews back-to-back.
Hear from candidates Steve Milligan, current treasurer and Chris Patoine as they explain the issue from their points of view and how they would handle the job of treasurer if (re)elected.

]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:10:39 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2648 Local Election Coverage.  Polk County Treasurer Election 2024 brings a twist to this race.  The duties of this office are in dispute during the time of these interviews. For this reason, we provided a brief summary of these issues and archived the two interviews back-to-back.
Hear from candidates Steve Milligan, current treasurer and Chris Patoine as they explain the issue from their points of view and how they would handle the job of treasurer if (re)elected.

]]> No 83 83 Candidate Conversation: Jason Ridgeway, Candidate for Monmouth City Council full f519d4be-a9f9-4c84-9e6e-525d7653ac99 https://share.transistor.fm/s/23d10ce2 Local Election Coverage.  Jason Ridgeway is running for election to Monmouth City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.

]]> Local Election Coverage.  Jason Ridgeway is running for election to Monmouth City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.

]]> Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:15:26 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 942 Local Election Coverage.  Jason Ridgeway is running for election to Monmouth City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.

]]> No 82 82 Candidate Conversation: Frank Morris, Candidate for Monmouth City Council full e5e2166e-0776-4835-9dbb-091ad239ea8f https://share.transistor.fm/s/12c07abd Local Election Coverage.  Frank Morris is running for election to Monmouth City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.

]]> Local Election Coverage.  Frank Morris is running for election to Monmouth City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.

]]> Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:13:18 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 693 Local Election Coverage.  Frank Morris is running for election to Monmouth City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.

]]> No 81 81 Candidate Conversation: Ned Kenney, Candidate for Monmouth City Council full 8694e0df-2bf5-406c-850a-03a3adda4950 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0aa3d510 Local Election Coverage.  Ned Kenney is running for election to Monmouth City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.

]]> Local Election Coverage.  Ned Kenney is running for election to Monmouth City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.

]]> Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:10:32 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 430 Local Election Coverage.  Ned Kenney is running for election to Monmouth City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.

]]> No 80 80 Candidate Conversation: Carol McKiel, Candidate for Monmouth City Council full 29b6795b-3c4e-462e-9841-fd87abfcd50b https://share.transistor.fm/s/12a50397 Local Election Coverage.  Carol McKiel is running for re-election to Monmouth City Council.  She talks about pressing issues facing the city and how she has and would address them, and the skills & experiences she has brought and would bring to the position.

]]> Local Election Coverage.  Carol McKiel is running for re-election to Monmouth City Council.  She talks about pressing issues facing the city and how she has and would address them, and the skills & experiences she has brought and would bring to the position.

]]> Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:09:05 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 793 Local Election Coverage.  Carol McKiel is running for re-election to Monmouth City Council.  She talks about pressing issues facing the city and how she has and would address them, and the skills & experiences she has brought and would bring to the position.

]]> No 79 79 Candidate Conversation: John Oberst, Candidate for Monmouth City Council full 0664678a-55ba-4f4c-ba21-6b3badc8c16d https://share.transistor.fm/s/1176e40d Local Election Coverage. John Oberst is running for re-election to Monmouth City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he has brought and would bring to the position. 

]]> Local Election Coverage. John Oberst is running for re-election to Monmouth City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he has brought and would bring to the position. 

]]> Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:07:12 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 814 Local Election Coverage. John Oberst is running for re-election to Monmouth City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he has brought and would bring to the position. 

]]> No 78 78 Candidate Conversation: Lore Christopher, Candidate for Mayor of Keizer full 47188d01-0a34-4bdf-a176-78e4892670f1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6ffab073 Local Election Coverage. Lore Christopher, running for the position of Mayor of Keizer, talks about pressing issues facing the City of Keizer, how she would address them and the skills & experiences she'd bring if elected.

]]> Local Election Coverage. Lore Christopher, running for the position of Mayor of Keizer, talks about pressing issues facing the City of Keizer, how she would address them and the skills & experiences she'd bring if elected.

]]> Fri, 04 Oct 2024 10:23:57 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1353 Local Election Coverage. Lore Christopher, running for the position of Mayor of Keizer, talks about pressing issues facing the City of Keizer, how she would address them and the skills & experiences she'd bring if elected.

]]> No 77 77 Candidate Conversation: Cathy Clark, Candidate for Mayor of Keizer full ec1a07b7-4676-49f2-9740-ced864ca5c86 https://share.transistor.fm/s/676b99be Local Election Coverage. Cathy Clark, running for the position of Mayor of Keizer, talks about pressing issues facing the City of Keizer, how she has and would address them and the skills & experiences she'd bring if re-elected.

]]> Local Election Coverage. Cathy Clark, running for the position of Mayor of Keizer, talks about pressing issues facing the City of Keizer, how she has and would address them and the skills & experiences she'd bring if re-elected.

]]> Fri, 04 Oct 2024 10:20:13 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1490 Local Election Coverage. Cathy Clark, running for the position of Mayor of Keizer, talks about pressing issues facing the City of Keizer, how she has and would address them and the skills & experiences she'd bring if re-elected.

]]> No 76 76 Candidate Conversation: Marc Senyk, City Council Candidate for Independence full 3baa466f-de48-4124-b634-8bab1bf128df https://share.transistor.fm/s/dbee0a34 Local Election Coverage.  Marc Senyk is running for election to Independence City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.

]]> Local Election Coverage.  Marc Senyk is running for election to Independence City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.

]]> Thu, 03 Oct 2024 08:35:27 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 715 Local Election Coverage.  Marc Senyk is running for election to Independence City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.

]]> No 75 75 Candidate Conversation: Evan Sorce, Candidate for City Council in Independence full bfc212a7-2145-4f09-a6fb-e87bc1814a9c https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f46d0b6 Local Election Coverage.  Evan Sorce is running for election to Independence City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.

]]> Local Election Coverage.  Evan Sorce is running for election to Independence City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.

]]> Thu, 03 Oct 2024 08:30:24 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 754 Local Election Coverage.  Evan Sorce is running for election to Independence City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.

]]> No 74 74 Candidate Conversation: Dana Sharman, Candidate for City Council in Independence full 04189184-e7a4-456a-ab25-d13eef7ebe7c https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b12ea5c Local Election Coverage.  Dana Sharman is running for election to Independence City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.

]]> Local Election Coverage.  Dana Sharman is running for election to Independence City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.

]]> Thu, 03 Oct 2024 08:27:55 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 780 Local Election Coverage.  Dana Sharman is running for election to Independence City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.

]]> No 73 73 Candidate Conversation: Kathy Martin-Willis, Candidate for City Council in Independence full 5ba0f9b1-5bc3-4813-9dc4-c7cadbcc81ac https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0e9f961 Local Election Coverage.  Kathy Martin-Willis is running for re-election to Independence City Council.  She talks about pressing issues facing the city and how she has and would address them, and the skills & experiences she has and would bring to the position.

]]> Local Election Coverage.  Kathy Martin-Willis is running for re-election to Independence City Council.  She talks about pressing issues facing the city and how she has and would address them, and the skills & experiences she has and would bring to the position.

]]> Thu, 03 Oct 2024 08:24:55 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 730 Local Election Coverage.  Kathy Martin-Willis is running for re-election to Independence City Council.  She talks about pressing issues facing the city and how she has and would address them, and the skills & experiences she has and would bring to the position.

]]> No 72 72 Candidate Conversation: Kate Schwarzler, Candidate for Mayor of Independence full 4df44e94-bfeb-4805-ad1c-07fd1ca157d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/811cd435 Local Election Coverage. Kate Schwarzler, unopposed candidate for Mayor of Independence, talks about pressing issues facing the City of Independence, how she'd address them and the skills & experiences she'd bring to get things done.

]]> Local Election Coverage. Kate Schwarzler, unopposed candidate for Mayor of Independence, talks about pressing issues facing the City of Independence, how she'd address them and the skills & experiences she'd bring to get things done.

]]> Thu, 03 Oct 2024 08:21:04 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1162 Local Election Coverage. Kate Schwarzler, unopposed candidate for Mayor of Independence, talks about pressing issues facing the City of Independence, how she'd address them and the skills & experiences she'd bring to get things done.

]]> No 71 71 Candidate Conversation: Troy Hazelton, City Council Candidate in Dallas OR full ddb5cfe1-e8fb-4841-88cf-2e0e01b9c422 https://share.transistor.fm/s/28e281e3 Local Election Coverage.  Troy Hazelton is running for election to Dallas City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.

]]> Local Election Coverage.  Troy Hazelton is running for election to Dallas City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.

]]> Wed, 02 Oct 2024 08:19:19 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 413 Local Election Coverage.  Troy Hazelton is running for election to Dallas City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.

]]> No 70 70 Candidate Conversation: Anthony Blosser, City Council Candidate in Dallas OR full b8c10ef9-584b-4e2e-a87a-31312532cec9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8cb07d6 Local Election Coverage.  Anthony Blosser is running for election to Dallas City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.

]]> Local Election Coverage.  Anthony Blosser is running for election to Dallas City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.

]]> Wed, 02 Oct 2024 08:16:59 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 662 Local Election Coverage.  Anthony Blosser is running for election to Dallas City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.

]]> No 69 69 Candidate Conversation: Kirsten Collins, City Council Candidate in Dallas OR full ce1b8729-2d63-46b3-bb65-f4535a775830 https://share.transistor.fm/s/78dc3e3c Local Election Coverage. Kristen Collins is running for re-election to Dallas City Council. She talks about pressing issues facing the city and how she would address them, and the skills & experiences she has and would bring to the position.

]]> Local Election Coverage. Kristen Collins is running for re-election to Dallas City Council. She talks about pressing issues facing the city and how she would address them, and the skills & experiences she has and would bring to the position.

]]> Wed, 02 Oct 2024 08:14:40 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 773 Local Election Coverage. Kristen Collins is running for re-election to Dallas City Council. She talks about pressing issues facing the city and how she would address them, and the skills & experiences she has and would bring to the position.

]]> No 68 68 Candidate Conversation: Carlos Barrientos, City Council Candidate in Dallas OR full efa72269-874f-4cba-85ca-03f5ae91f451 https://share.transistor.fm/s/49f8123e Local Election Coverage.  Carlos Barrientos is running for re-election to Dallas City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he has and would bring to the position.

]]> Local Election Coverage.  Carlos Barrientos is running for re-election to Dallas City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he has and would bring to the position.

]]> Wed, 02 Oct 2024 08:11:18 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 719 Local Election Coverage.  Carlos Barrientos is running for re-election to Dallas City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he has and would bring to the position.

]]> No 68 68 Candidate Conversation: Nancy Adams, Candidate for Mayor of Dallas OR full fec7f0d8-98da-4e97-9512-1a34b56ca229 https://share.transistor.fm/s/538a5511 Local Election Coverage. Nancy Adams, candidate for Mayor of Dallas, talks about pressing issues facing the City of Dallas, how she'd address them and the skills & experiences she'd bring to get things done.

]]> Local Election Coverage. Nancy Adams, candidate for Mayor of Dallas, talks about pressing issues facing the City of Dallas, how she'd address them and the skills & experiences she'd bring to get things done.

]]> Wed, 02 Oct 2024 08:04:42 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1234 Local Election Coverage. Nancy Adams, candidate for Mayor of Dallas, talks about pressing issues facing the City of Dallas, how she'd address them and the skills & experiences she'd bring to get things done.

]]> No 67 67 Candidate Conversation: Stephen Sims, City Council in Stayton full b43ee9d4-d6d5-4dde-8e3e-020543a987d9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/807bfb56 Local Election Coverage. Stephen Sims, current city councilor in Stayton, is one of four candidates running for two open seats on city council. Sims talks about the pressing issues facing the City of Stayton, how'd he'd address them, and the skills & experiences he's bring to the position, if reelected.

]]> Local Election Coverage. Stephen Sims, current city councilor in Stayton, is one of four candidates running for two open seats on city council. Sims talks about the pressing issues facing the City of Stayton, how'd he'd address them, and the skills & experiences he's bring to the position, if reelected.

]]> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 09:12:59 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 718 Local Election Coverage. Stephen Sims, current city councilor in Stayton, is one of four candidates running for two open seats on city council. Sims talks about the pressing issues facing the City of Stayton, how'd he'd address them, and the skills & experiences he's bring to the position, if reelected.

]]> No 66 66 Candidate Conversation: Jason Freilinger, Candidate for Mayor of Silverton full b02848ae-e6a5-416f-a463-d5cdea964291 https://share.transistor.fm/s/760a6c54 Local Election Coverage. Jason Freilinger, current mayor, is running unopposed for re-election as mayor in the City of Silverton.  Conversation host, Chris Hoy, talks with Freilinger about the role of mayor, budget challenges and other issues facing Silverton.

]]> Local Election Coverage. Jason Freilinger, current mayor, is running unopposed for re-election as mayor in the City of Silverton.  Conversation host, Chris Hoy, talks with Freilinger about the role of mayor, budget challenges and other issues facing Silverton.

]]> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 08:47:18 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1125 Local Election Coverage. Jason Freilinger, current mayor, is running unopposed for re-election as mayor in the City of Silverton.  Conversation host, Chris Hoy, talks with Freilinger about the role of mayor, budget challenges and other issues facing Silverton.

]]> No 65 65 Symbiotic Relationship Between White Oaks and Bird Health full 84419645-014b-4191-ab46-a5e012c88b52 https://share.transistor.fm/s/951c9af6 Elephant in the Room talks with Dr. David Craig, Willamette University biology professor, about the relationship of White Oaks to bird health.

]]> Elephant in the Room talks with Dr. David Craig, Willamette University biology professor, about the relationship of White Oaks to bird health.

]]> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 07:19:44 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1709 Elephant in the Room talks with Dr. David Craig, Willamette University biology professor, about the relationship of White Oaks to bird health.

]]> White oaks, david craig, willamette University No 64 64 Salem's Revenue Task Force - Closer to Recommendations full a107d8c5-0f4e-46dc-a5ba-e087207a9fad https://share.transistor.fm/s/26011be7 Salem Revenue Task Force member, Bill Smaldone, provides an update on Salem's Revenue Task Force deliberations, and revenue options being strongly considered to recommend to Salem's City Council in July. A "progressive" personal income tax coupled with short term solutions to bridge the gap are discussed.

]]> Salem Revenue Task Force member, Bill Smaldone, provides an update on Salem's Revenue Task Force deliberations, and revenue options being strongly considered to recommend to Salem's City Council in July. A "progressive" personal income tax coupled with short term solutions to bridge the gap are discussed.

]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2024 12:31:12 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1911 Salem Revenue Task Force member, Bill Smaldone, provides an update on Salem's Revenue Task Force deliberations, and revenue options being strongly considered to recommend to Salem's City Council in July. A "progressive" personal income tax coupled with short term solutions to bridge the gap are discussed.

]]> Salem Revenue Task Force, personal income tax No 63 63 Keeping Oregon Oregon Explores a Solar Farm Controversy in Linn County Oregon full 5f0eebd2-c6c2-440a-9ae8-c6ff4d077a3f https://share.transistor.fm/s/4acaa83f Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with Dave Rogers, Linn County specialty seed farmer and co-founder of Friends of Gap Road, about the fight to protect farmland, wetlands, and wildlife habitat from a proposed 1600 acre solar energy industrial plant, called the Muddy Creek Energy Park.

]]> Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with Dave Rogers, Linn County specialty seed farmer and co-founder of Friends of Gap Road, about the fight to protect farmland, wetlands, and wildlife habitat from a proposed 1600 acre solar energy industrial plant, called the Muddy Creek Energy Park.

]]> Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1496 Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with Dave Rogers, Linn County specialty seed farmer and co-founder of Friends of Gap Road, about the fight to protect farmland, wetlands, and wildlife habitat from a proposed 1600 acre solar energy industrial plant, called the Muddy Creek Energy Park.

]]> Muddy Creek Energy Park No 62 62 Elephant in the Room Celebrates 350 Salem full c873b6b3-af77-41c5-acd3-9b658fd4017a https://share.transistor.fm/s/8cc1de67 Elephant in the Room talks with three leaders from 350 Salem - the local chapter of a climate protection organization - about its history, accomplishments and hopes for Salem’s climate future. Meet Laurie Dougherty, Phil Carver, and Ray Quisenberry.

]]> Elephant in the Room talks with three leaders from 350 Salem - the local chapter of a climate protection organization - about its history, accomplishments and hopes for Salem’s climate future. Meet Laurie Dougherty, Phil Carver, and Ray Quisenberry.

]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2495 Elephant in the Room talks with three leaders from 350 Salem - the local chapter of a climate protection organization - about its history, accomplishments and hopes for Salem’s climate future. Meet Laurie Dougherty, Phil Carver, and Ray Quisenberry.

]]> No 61 61 Sen. Deb Patterson on Healthcare Corporatization & Pricing and Planning for a Multi-Service Center full ebf9c48e-1595-43ac-aac5-5db967de8a73 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c309f90c Oregon Sen. Deb Patterson, SD 10, shares plans for a multi-service center in downtown Salem, plus the Senate Health Committee's work on exploring the "corporatization" of healthcare and policies needed to untangle the web for a lower cost, more transparent system of care.

]]> Oregon Sen. Deb Patterson, SD 10, shares plans for a multi-service center in downtown Salem, plus the Senate Health Committee's work on exploring the "corporatization" of healthcare and policies needed to untangle the web for a lower cost, more transparent system of care.

]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:09:49 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2521 Oregon Sen. Deb Patterson, SD 10, shares plans for a multi-service center in downtown Salem, plus the Senate Health Committee's work on exploring the "corporatization" of healthcare and policies needed to untangle the web for a lower cost, more transparent system of care.

]]> senator deb patterson, corporatization of health care No 60 60 Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Oregon full 6cf85bea-8d00-4025-b8da-40496cf5d47d https://share.transistor.fm/s/c09bd3fc Learn about the Dolly Parton Imagination Library - a program to get books in the hands of families with very young children, and how it’s being rolled out in Oregon. Margie Lowe, Marion & Polk Early Learning Hub, shares the benefits and how the program works.

]]> Learn about the Dolly Parton Imagination Library - a program to get books in the hands of families with very young children, and how it’s being rolled out in Oregon. Margie Lowe, Marion & Polk Early Learning Hub, shares the benefits and how the program works.

]]> Wed, 29 May 2024 10:10:02 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1509 Learn about the Dolly Parton Imagination Library - a program to get books in the hands of families with very young children, and how it’s being rolled out in Oregon. Margie Lowe, Marion & Polk Early Learning Hub, shares the benefits and how the program works.

]]> Dolly Parton Imagination Library, Early Learning Hub No 59 59 Exploring the Salem Sleep Clinic with Dr. Thye Schuyler full c00b67a3-b4b1-47b1-810e-b5559ecd76dd https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf3a2c8b Salem Health Talks explores a variety of sleep disorders and possible treatments with Dr. Thye Schuyler, Director of the Salem Sleep Clinic, a part of Salem Health Hospital & Clinics.

]]> Salem Health Talks explores a variety of sleep disorders and possible treatments with Dr. Thye Schuyler, Director of the Salem Sleep Clinic, a part of Salem Health Hospital & Clinics.

]]> Wed, 29 May 2024 10:07:13 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1756 Salem Health Talks explores a variety of sleep disorders and possible treatments with Dr. Thye Schuyler, Director of the Salem Sleep Clinic, a part of Salem Health Hospital & Clinics.

]]> Dr. Thye Schuyler Salem Sleep Clinic No 58 58 Voices of People Who are Homeless full 450bb987-17df-4641-9164-ac4141d264d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/547e7001 We often hear about people who are homeless - from advocates, public officials, housed people affected by homelessness - but not from them. In this program, we hear from Chris, Jenny and Jeff who share their lived experience about what led to them living in public spaces, and how they are turning their lives around.

]]> We often hear about people who are homeless - from advocates, public officials, housed people affected by homelessness - but not from them. In this program, we hear from Chris, Jenny and Jeff who share their lived experience about what led to them living in public spaces, and how they are turning their lives around.

]]> Tue, 28 May 2024 16:05:18 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1290 We often hear about people who are homeless - from advocates, public officials, housed people affected by homelessness - but not from them. In this program, we hear from Chris, Jenny and Jeff who share their lived experience about what led to them living in public spaces, and how they are turning their lives around.

]]> No 57 57 Holla for Labor Explores the African Youth Community Organization full 1a5212f1-f85b-438e-a2e6-5e2b6cf4653d https://share.transistor.fm/s/1519e791 Holla for Labor talks with the African Youth Community Organization about how they provide culturally relevant mental health services and assist African youth in Oregon feel welcome and connected.

]]> Holla for Labor talks with the African Youth Community Organization about how they provide culturally relevant mental health services and assist African youth in Oregon feel welcome and connected.

]]> Thu, 23 May 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1604 Holla for Labor talks with the African Youth Community Organization about how they provide culturally relevant mental health services and assist African youth in Oregon feel welcome and connected.

]]> AYCO, Holla for Labor No 56 56 Conservation Spotlights Showcases Salem Harvest full 97d05b6a-18f2-4b3f-8072-c8970034b119 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2aee8dcb Conservation Spotlight explores Salem Harvest with Elise Bauman who explains how this nonprofit gets fresh fruits and vegetables to everyone, and keeps crops from going to waste in the Mid-Willamette Valley. 

]]> Conservation Spotlight explores Salem Harvest with Elise Bauman who explains how this nonprofit gets fresh fruits and vegetables to everyone, and keeps crops from going to waste in the Mid-Willamette Valley. 

]]> Wed, 15 May 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1990 Conservation Spotlight explores Salem Harvest with Elise Bauman who explains how this nonprofit gets fresh fruits and vegetables to everyone, and keeps crops from going to waste in the Mid-Willamette Valley. 

]]> Conservation Spotlight, Salem Harvest No 55 55 Grants Pass V. Johnson - Ramifications for Responding to Homelessness full 0da27d62-82fe-4298-8cb8-dc140328fd75 https://share.transistor.fm/s/68ee2b9f Invisible People talks with Jimmy Jones, Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, about the ramifications of an on-going U.S. Supreme Court case concerning the right of people to sleep in public spaces when there may be no alternatives. Plus, he shares his observations, in response to our host's question, about why some believe the City of Salem and Marion County aren't working well together to address homelessness in the Capital City.

]]> Invisible People talks with Jimmy Jones, Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, about the ramifications of an on-going U.S. Supreme Court case concerning the right of people to sleep in public spaces when there may be no alternatives. Plus, he shares his observations, in response to our host's question, about why some believe the City of Salem and Marion County aren't working well together to address homelessness in the Capital City.

]]> Tue, 14 May 2024 12:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1628 Invisible People talks with Jimmy Jones, Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, about the ramifications of an on-going U.S. Supreme Court case concerning the right of people to sleep in public spaces when there may be no alternatives. Plus, he shares his observations, in response to our host's question, about why some believe the City of Salem and Marion County aren't working well together to address homelessness in the Capital City.

]]> grants pass v. johnson, jimmy jones, homelessness No 53 53 Policy for the People Explores the Economic Benefits of Immigration. full 13d323e3-a10d-4c7f-9041-ae66b4504fef https://share.transistor.fm/s/76862df1 Policy for the People explores the economic benefits that immigrants bring to Oregon with Anthony Capote, Immigration Research Initiative, through a report titled Immigrants in the Oregon Economy: Overcoming Hurdles, Yet Still Facing Barriers. Also, Kathy Lara of the Oregon Center for Public Policy talks about the latest figures on labor activity in Oregon, as well as the challenges that workers seeking to form a union continue to encounter.

]]> Policy for the People explores the economic benefits that immigrants bring to Oregon with Anthony Capote, Immigration Research Initiative, through a report titled Immigrants in the Oregon Economy: Overcoming Hurdles, Yet Still Facing Barriers. Also, Kathy Lara of the Oregon Center for Public Policy talks about the latest figures on labor activity in Oregon, as well as the challenges that workers seeking to form a union continue to encounter.

]]> Thu, 09 May 2024 12:30:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1718 Policy for the People explores the economic benefits that immigrants bring to Oregon with Anthony Capote, Immigration Research Initiative, through a report titled Immigrants in the Oregon Economy: Overcoming Hurdles, Yet Still Facing Barriers. Also, Kathy Lara of the Oregon Center for Public Policy talks about the latest figures on labor activity in Oregon, as well as the challenges that workers seeking to form a union continue to encounter.

]]> Oregon Center for Public Policy, Benefits of Immigration No 54 54 ASK-ESP's Response to Proposed Salem Keizer Public Schools Budget full 8088a275-dc37-4e79-b553-0c038050f12e https://share.transistor.fm/s/5da550c7 Edie Buchanan, President of the Association of Salem Keizer Education Support Professionals (ASK-ESP), responds to the Salem Keizer Public Schools proposed budget.  Buchanan addresses recent successful contract negotiations, need for a plan to managed increased workloads proposed in the budget and a desire for the greater community to be involved in schools.  ASK-ESP represents classified professional employees who are not licensed teachers.

]]> Edie Buchanan, President of the Association of Salem Keizer Education Support Professionals (ASK-ESP), responds to the Salem Keizer Public Schools proposed budget.  Buchanan addresses recent successful contract negotiations, need for a plan to managed increased workloads proposed in the budget and a desire for the greater community to be involved in schools.  ASK-ESP represents classified professional employees who are not licensed teachers.

]]> Thu, 09 May 2024 12:30:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 974 Edie Buchanan, President of the Association of Salem Keizer Education Support Professionals (ASK-ESP), responds to the Salem Keizer Public Schools proposed budget.  Buchanan addresses recent successful contract negotiations, need for a plan to managed increased workloads proposed in the budget and a desire for the greater community to be involved in schools.  ASK-ESP represents classified professional employees who are not licensed teachers.

]]> ASK ESP, Salem Keizer Public Schools Budget No 52 52 Local Elections Matter! Meet Lyle Mordhorst - Candidate for Polk County Commission full 3670b6ad-3439-452a-9083-b59e23e826b6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d547a89 KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Lyle Mordhorst, running for re-election to Polk County Commission.

]]> KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Lyle Mordhorst, running for re-election to Polk County Commission.

]]> Wed, 08 May 2024 10:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1339 KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Lyle Mordhorst, running for re-election to Polk County Commission.

]]> polk county commission, lyle mordhorst No 52 52 Local Elections Matter! Meet Roxanne Beltz, Candidate for Polk County Commission full 48c0927f-6eaa-4fe7-94b0-8596bd445207 https://share.transistor.fm/s/17cf4549 KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Roxanne Beltz, running for Polk County Commission.

]]> KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Roxanne Beltz, running for Polk County Commission.

]]> Wed, 08 May 2024 10:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1321 KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Roxanne Beltz, running for Polk County Commission.

]]> polk county commission, roxanne beltz No 51 51 Elephant in the Room Explores Emergency Preparedness full a7c21e6b-e95d-4d31-9a0a-c221130cba0c https://share.transistor.fm/s/03e004b0 Elephant in the Room talks with Vernelle Judy, author of "The Big One: What to do Before, During and After the Imminent Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake." They discuss tips for being prepared for any natural disaster that requires families to be on their own while the greater community rebuilds.

]]> Elephant in the Room talks with Vernelle Judy, author of "The Big One: What to do Before, During and After the Imminent Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake." They discuss tips for being prepared for any natural disaster that requires families to be on their own while the greater community rebuilds.

]]> Tue, 07 May 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1732 Elephant in the Room talks with Vernelle Judy, author of "The Big One: What to do Before, During and After the Imminent Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake." They discuss tips for being prepared for any natural disaster that requires families to be on their own while the greater community rebuilds.

]]> No 50 50 Local Elections Matter! What Does the County Assessor Do? full 2c57664a-5bf7-4eba-85b1-e694fdfd810a https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c9c2515 County Assessors are elected.  Neither current Polk or Marion County assessors have challengers this May election. So this program will help us learn about the role of the assessor with Polk County Assessor, Valerie Patoine. 

]]> County Assessors are elected.  Neither current Polk or Marion County assessors have challengers this May election. So this program will help us learn about the role of the assessor with Polk County Assessor, Valerie Patoine. 

]]> Mon, 06 May 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1111 County Assessors are elected.  Neither current Polk or Marion County assessors have challengers this May election. So this program will help us learn about the role of the assessor with Polk County Assessor, Valerie Patoine. 

]]> county assessor, Valerie Patoine No 47 47 Local Elections Matter! Marion County Clerk Candidate: Bill Burgess full 6c7a27f1-2c7c-48dd-b55e-bbedf85e5df1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d64b9c6a KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Bill Burgess, running for re-election as Marion County Clerk.  Find out what this office does and its role in keeping elections secure, and the role he's had in doing that and plans for the future if re-elected.

]]> KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Bill Burgess, running for re-election as Marion County Clerk.  Find out what this office does and its role in keeping elections secure, and the role he's had in doing that and plans for the future if re-elected.

]]> Thu, 02 May 2024 12:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1401 KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Bill Burgess, running for re-election as Marion County Clerk.  Find out what this office does and its role in keeping elections secure, and the role he's had in doing that and plans for the future if re-elected.

]]> elections, marion county, role of county clerk No 48 48 Local Elections Matter! Marion County Clerk Candidate: Jo Anne Lepley full 598817a4-fed0-4dbf-9fe3-7756a4dc192e https://share.transistor.fm/s/c467c618 KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Jo Anne Lepley, running for Marion County Clerk.  Find out what this office does and its role in keeping elections secure, and her plans for the future of this office if elected.

]]> KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Jo Anne Lepley, running for Marion County Clerk.  Find out what this office does and its role in keeping elections secure, and her plans for the future of this office if elected.

]]> Thu, 02 May 2024 12:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1145 KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Jo Anne Lepley, running for Marion County Clerk.  Find out what this office does and its role in keeping elections secure, and her plans for the future of this office if elected.

]]> role of county clerk, elections, Jo Anne Lepley No 49 49 Local Elections Matter! Marion County Clerk Candidate: Anna Munson full 7a724277-1dcc-43d0-bcb0-1a6e5fa60e4e https://share.transistor.fm/s/b506b740 KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Anna Munson, running for Marion County Clerk.  Find out what this office does and its role in keeping elections secure, her ideas to increase security and other changes for the office if elected.

]]> KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Anna Munson, running for Marion County Clerk.  Find out what this office does and its role in keeping elections secure, her ideas to increase security and other changes for the office if elected.

]]> Thu, 02 May 2024 12:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1365 KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Anna Munson, running for Marion County Clerk.  Find out what this office does and its role in keeping elections secure, her ideas to increase security and other changes for the office if elected.

]]> No 46 46 Keeping Oregon Oregon with Update on No. Plains UGB Controversy full ec6280fd-da9a-44c8-bce7-6e123ac596de https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d31c33b Keeping Oregon Oregon follows up with Aaron Nichols, Stoneboat Farm, about the Urban Growth Boundary controversy in No. Plains Oregon. The 2024 legislature passed a bill to prevent certain land use law decisions from being contested in a local referendum. Community members who opposed the bill are responding.

]]> Keeping Oregon Oregon follows up with Aaron Nichols, Stoneboat Farm, about the Urban Growth Boundary controversy in No. Plains Oregon. The 2024 legislature passed a bill to prevent certain land use law decisions from being contested in a local referendum. Community members who opposed the bill are responding.

]]> Wed, 01 May 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1485 Keeping Oregon Oregon follows up with Aaron Nichols, Stoneboat Farm, about the Urban Growth Boundary controversy in No. Plains Oregon. The 2024 legislature passed a bill to prevent certain land use law decisions from being contested in a local referendum. Community members who opposed the bill are responding.

]]> No 45 45 Local Elections Matter! Meet Judicial Candidates for Marion County Circuit Court full 776382f8-8bb4-48cc-a420-857d582f7163 https://share.transistor.fm/s/21964aa5 KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. In this program, the four candidates for Marion County Circuit Court Judge (Dist. 3, Pos. 11) spoke to the Northeast Neighbors (NEN) neighborhood association on April 9th.  Here are the presentations by David Carlson, Martin "Carl" Habekost, Matthew Tracey and Michelle Vlach-Ing.

]]> KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. In this program, the four candidates for Marion County Circuit Court Judge (Dist. 3, Pos. 11) spoke to the Northeast Neighbors (NEN) neighborhood association on April 9th.  Here are the presentations by David Carlson, Martin "Carl" Habekost, Matthew Tracey and Michelle Vlach-Ing.

]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:49:01 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1193 KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. In this program, the four candidates for Marion County Circuit Court Judge (Dist. 3, Pos. 11) spoke to the Northeast Neighbors (NEN) neighborhood association on April 9th.  Here are the presentations by David Carlson, Martin "Carl" Habekost, Matthew Tracey and Michelle Vlach-Ing.

]]> marion county judicial candidates, david carlson, matthew Tracey, artin c habekost, michelle Vlach_Ing No 44 44 Local Elections Matter! Salem Ward 7 City Council: Vanessa Nordyke full 9aeb2206-1755-4173-b53c-7deeb27f9270 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4ca43c1 KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Vanessa Nordyke, candidate for Ward 7 City Council in the City of Salem OR.

]]> KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Vanessa Nordyke, candidate for Ward 7 City Council in the City of Salem OR.

]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1307 KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Vanessa Nordyke, candidate for Ward 7 City Council in the City of Salem OR.

]]> Salem City Council, Ward 7, Vanessa Nordyke No 43 43 Local Elections Matter! Salem Ward 5 City Council: Michael Hoselton full 02ae9bc1-a1c4-47a4-9ce7-ee4c7951c553 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c6913788 KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Michael Hoselton, candidate for Ward 5 City Council in the City of Salem OR.

]]> KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Michael Hoselton, candidate for Ward 5 City Council in the City of Salem OR.

]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1364 KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Michael Hoselton, candidate for Ward 5 City Council in the City of Salem OR.

]]> No 42 42 Local Elections Matter! Salem Ward 5 City Council: Irvin Brown full f958137f-9871-43ec-9550-5c4b6af89d13 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc66c9ea KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Irvin Brown, candidate for Ward 5 City Council in the City of Salem OR.

]]> KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Irvin Brown, candidate for Ward 5 City Council in the City of Salem OR.

]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1386 KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Irvin Brown, candidate for Ward 5 City Council in the City of Salem OR.

]]> Salem Elections, Ward 5, Irvin Brown No 41 41 Behind the Business Visits Brew Coffee & Tap House full 357e70e6-9e25-4c6f-916e-4a7e4141cd77 https://share.transistor.fm/s/203fcbc6 Behind the Business visits Brew Coffee & Tap House in Independence to find out why they created their business here and how they built a gathering place for the community.

]]> Behind the Business visits Brew Coffee & Tap House in Independence to find out why they created their business here and how they built a gathering place for the community.

]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1388 Behind the Business visits Brew Coffee & Tap House in Independence to find out why they created their business here and how they built a gathering place for the community.

]]> Behind the Business, Brew Coffee Tap House, Independence OR No 40 40 Local Elections Matter! Salem Ward 3 City Council: Nathan Soltz full eddcaed1-9784-4011-9d03-c96cdb2483df https://share.transistor.fm/s/89ace1c6 KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Nathan Soltz, candidate for Ward 3 City Council in the City of Salem OR.

]]> KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Nathan Soltz, candidate for Ward 3 City Council in the City of Salem OR.

]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1281 KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Nathan Soltz, candidate for Ward 3 City Council in the City of Salem OR.

]]> City of Salem, Ward 3, Nathan Soltz No 39 39 Local Elections Matter! Salem Ward 3 City Council: Shane Matthews full 12abbe31-143f-4799-b32e-05abbded4797 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aaaa2ff1 KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Shane Matthews, candidate for Ward 3 City Council in the City of Salem OR.

]]> KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Shane Matthews, candidate for Ward 3 City Council in the City of Salem OR.

]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1008 KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Shane Matthews, candidate for Ward 3 City Council in the City of Salem OR.

]]> salem city council, ward 3, Shane Matthews No 37 37 Local Elections Matter! Salem Ward 1 City Council: Celine Coleman full 8d91db62-16bb-4c08-9d91-164ab35a57b0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/88952508 KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Celine Coleman, candidate for Ward 1 City Council in the City of Salem OR

]]> KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Celine Coleman, candidate for Ward 1 City Council in the City of Salem OR

]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 793 KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Celine Coleman, candidate for Ward 1 City Council in the City of Salem OR

]]> No 38 38 Local Elections Matter! Salem Ward 1 City Council: Paul Tigan full c3afaa31-b8dd-4e7a-8daa-6e039f953a8d https://share.transistor.fm/s/96d25b85 KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Paul Tigan, candidate for Ward 1 City Council in the City of Salem OR

]]> KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Paul Tigan, candidate for Ward 1 City Council in the City of Salem OR

]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1291 KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Paul Tigan, candidate for Ward 1 City Council in the City of Salem OR

]]> No 36 36 Conservation Spotlight on Salem's Nature Challenge full 03380808-700b-42c3-bff5-be23d044b489 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8f38386a Conservation Spotlight talks with Stacy Teller, City of Salem and Kassi Roosth, Marion Soil & Water Conservation District about Salem’s first ever “City Nature Challenge” and how you can take part.

]]> Conservation Spotlight talks with Stacy Teller, City of Salem and Kassi Roosth, Marion Soil & Water Conservation District about Salem’s first ever “City Nature Challenge” and how you can take part.

]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:27:15 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1433 Conservation Spotlight talks with Stacy Teller, City of Salem and Kassi Roosth, Marion Soil & Water Conservation District about Salem’s first ever “City Nature Challenge” and how you can take part.

]]> No 35 35 Monmouth Monthly Explores Trash and Recycling with Brandt Sanitary Service full 7e01b73d-92ca-41e5-b51e-c39f1be0edcd https://share.transistor.fm/s/8342e466 Monmouth Monthly “talks trash” with Josh Brandt, head of this local family business that has celebrated over 70 years of service to local residents. He shares how we can each do our part to reuse, recycle, and compost. 

]]> Monmouth Monthly “talks trash” with Josh Brandt, head of this local family business that has celebrated over 70 years of service to local residents. He shares how we can each do our part to reuse, recycle, and compost. 

]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1656 Monmouth Monthly “talks trash” with Josh Brandt, head of this local family business that has celebrated over 70 years of service to local residents. He shares how we can each do our part to reuse, recycle, and compost. 

]]> No 33 33 Integrity of Elections in Marion County full 3ea875e3-0526-4885-9816-07b5abd69bc4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/60f453be Brian Van Bergen, Marion County Elections Division, explains how our election system works to ensure the integrity of our voting system. He explains the importance of signature verification, time frame for mailing ballots & when to use drop boxes and how voters can observe the vote counting process.

]]> Brian Van Bergen, Marion County Elections Division, explains how our election system works to ensure the integrity of our voting system. He explains the importance of signature verification, time frame for mailing ballots & when to use drop boxes and how voters can observe the vote counting process.

]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1421 Brian Van Bergen, Marion County Elections Division, explains how our election system works to ensure the integrity of our voting system. He explains the importance of signature verification, time frame for mailing ballots & when to use drop boxes and how voters can observe the vote counting process.

]]> voter integrity, marion county elections No 34 34 The Job of a City Councilor in Salem full 953a59c6-0297-4e94-a1df-1381a21a66fd https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d5c337c First time Salem city councilors Deanna Gwyn and Linda Nishioka explain what it's like to be a city councilor in Oregon's capital city - time commitments, challenges and joys. Gwyn & Nishioka were elected in May 2022.

]]> First time Salem city councilors Deanna Gwyn and Linda Nishioka explain what it's like to be a city councilor in Oregon's capital city - time commitments, challenges and joys. Gwyn & Nishioka were elected in May 2022.

]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1429 First time Salem city councilors Deanna Gwyn and Linda Nishioka explain what it's like to be a city councilor in Oregon's capital city - time commitments, challenges and joys. Gwyn & Nishioka were elected in May 2022.

]]> city councilor job, city of salem OR, Linda Nishioka, Deanna Gwyn No 32 32 Policy for the People talks Kicker and IRS Staffing full 2096c1d5-37df-412d-8269-3ca20b22a5b8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e52ee783 Policy for the People explores Oregon’s record-breaking kicker, with Oregon Center for Public Policy's Daniel Hauser, which is sending massive tax rebates to the rich, while giving little or nothing to those struggling the most. Then, the importance of having a well-funded Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with Joe Hughes, Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, and the long-term erosion of the agency’s budget and recent efforts to turn things around.

]]> Policy for the People explores Oregon’s record-breaking kicker, with Oregon Center for Public Policy's Daniel Hauser, which is sending massive tax rebates to the rich, while giving little or nothing to those struggling the most. Then, the importance of having a well-funded Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with Joe Hughes, Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, and the long-term erosion of the agency’s budget and recent efforts to turn things around.

]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1722 Policy for the People explores Oregon’s record-breaking kicker, with Oregon Center for Public Policy's Daniel Hauser, which is sending massive tax rebates to the rich, while giving little or nothing to those struggling the most. Then, the importance of having a well-funded Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with Joe Hughes, Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, and the long-term erosion of the agency’s budget and recent efforts to turn things around.

]]> Oregon kicker, staffing IRS No 31 31 Invisible People Explores Simonka Place full 7b1c49cb-97fd-4cbb-a2a8-c8b63d885613 https://share.transistor.fm/s/610cedcd Invisible People explores people who are homeless and the community's response to addressing homelessness.  In this episode we hear about the programs and services of Simonka Place - serving women and children - with Director of Ministries, Kathy Smith and Union Gospel Board Member, Jodi Hack.

]]> Invisible People explores people who are homeless and the community's response to addressing homelessness.  In this episode we hear about the programs and services of Simonka Place - serving women and children - with Director of Ministries, Kathy Smith and Union Gospel Board Member, Jodi Hack.

]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1697 Invisible People explores people who are homeless and the community's response to addressing homelessness.  In this episode we hear about the programs and services of Simonka Place - serving women and children - with Director of Ministries, Kathy Smith and Union Gospel Board Member, Jodi Hack.

]]> Simonka Place, Union Gospel Mission No 30 30 Salem Revenue Task Force Update full 2e3f3010-3beb-4465-9c15-71441d361700 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a4899650 Salem's Revenue Task Force has been meeting to develop recommendations to the City Council about ways to increase revenue to meet looming budget deficits.  Task force chair Sean Nikas and member Bill Smaldone give an update on the work done to date, some options under consideration  and how the general community can have a voice in the process.

]]> Salem's Revenue Task Force has been meeting to develop recommendations to the City Council about ways to increase revenue to meet looming budget deficits.  Task force chair Sean Nikas and member Bill Smaldone give an update on the work done to date, some options under consideration  and how the general community can have a voice in the process.

]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2949 Salem's Revenue Task Force has been meeting to develop recommendations to the City Council about ways to increase revenue to meet looming budget deficits.  Task force chair Sean Nikas and member Bill Smaldone give an update on the work done to date, some options under consideration  and how the general community can have a voice in the process.

]]> revenue task force No 29 29 Thoughts and Gifts Ensures Everyone's Birthday is Celebrated full 51451457-5574-4179-8c49-7a1706b25218 https://share.transistor.fm/s/06f8f228 Thoughts and Gifts is a nonprofit organization in Polk County, Oregon whose mission is to celebrate birthdays of under served youth, people with qualifying intellectual/developmental disabilities and senior citizens. Hear about how they do this and about an UnBirthday Party to raise funds to support their mission.

]]> Thoughts and Gifts is a nonprofit organization in Polk County, Oregon whose mission is to celebrate birthdays of under served youth, people with qualifying intellectual/developmental disabilities and senior citizens. Hear about how they do this and about an UnBirthday Party to raise funds to support their mission.

]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 855 Thoughts and Gifts is a nonprofit organization in Polk County, Oregon whose mission is to celebrate birthdays of under served youth, people with qualifying intellectual/developmental disabilities and senior citizens. Hear about how they do this and about an UnBirthday Party to raise funds to support their mission.

]]> Thoughts and Gifts No 28 28 Keeping Oregon Oregon Recaps Legislative Session with 1000 Friends of Oregon full a4546882-f2fd-464b-b94a-1f08e082b1f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d6b9326 Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with Mary Kyle McCurdy, 1000 Friends of Oregon, who explains the “good, bad, and ugly” legislation affecting  land use planning after the 2024 Oregon legislative session. They discuss expansion of the urban growth boundary, wildfire resilience, transportation and funds that support agricultural programs.

]]> Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with Mary Kyle McCurdy, 1000 Friends of Oregon, who explains the “good, bad, and ugly” legislation affecting  land use planning after the 2024 Oregon legislative session. They discuss expansion of the urban growth boundary, wildfire resilience, transportation and funds that support agricultural programs.

]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1521 Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with Mary Kyle McCurdy, 1000 Friends of Oregon, who explains the “good, bad, and ugly” legislation affecting  land use planning after the 2024 Oregon legislative session. They discuss expansion of the urban growth boundary, wildfire resilience, transportation and funds that support agricultural programs.

]]> No 27 27 Elephant in the Room Talks with Zena Forest Products full 9de9f91f-4131-4872-8813-6cef0a093a50 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e583979 Elephant in the Room explores forest health with Ben Deumling of Zena Forest Products, and how this wood products business is pivoting to address the challenges of a changing climate. Deumling serves on the Oregon Board of Forestry and explains policy initiatives to incentivize forest protections.

]]> Elephant in the Room explores forest health with Ben Deumling of Zena Forest Products, and how this wood products business is pivoting to address the challenges of a changing climate. Deumling serves on the Oregon Board of Forestry and explains policy initiatives to incentivize forest protections.

]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:19:47 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1747 Elephant in the Room explores forest health with Ben Deumling of Zena Forest Products, and how this wood products business is pivoting to address the challenges of a changing climate. Deumling serves on the Oregon Board of Forestry and explains policy initiatives to incentivize forest protections.

]]> zena forest products, climate change in forests No 26 26 2024 Legislative Session Recap with Rep. Tom Andersen full 1ca86649-1383-4681-b46c-20e9a888a70d https://share.transistor.fm/s/99c08dcd Oregon State Representative Tom Andersen (HD 19) reviews the work of the 2024 Legislative Session.  He highlights a bill that makes exceptions to the land use planning system to make way for affordable housing. Then he reviews his legislative priorities, including a bill to make the state pay the City of Salem for its use of the city's public safety services.

]]> Oregon State Representative Tom Andersen (HD 19) reviews the work of the 2024 Legislative Session.  He highlights a bill that makes exceptions to the land use planning system to make way for affordable housing. Then he reviews his legislative priorities, including a bill to make the state pay the City of Salem for its use of the city's public safety services.

]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 3237 Oregon State Representative Tom Andersen (HD 19) reviews the work of the 2024 Legislative Session.  He highlights a bill that makes exceptions to the land use planning system to make way for affordable housing. Then he reviews his legislative priorities, including a bill to make the state pay the City of Salem for its use of the city's public safety services.

]]> Oregon Legislative Session, Rep. Tom Andersen No 25 25 Meet Salem's New Deputy Chief Debbie Aguilar full 5b974126-924c-4bc3-a0ee-dee73952ce6e https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce7afd22 Meet Salem's new Deputy Chief Debbie Aguilar. Learn about her journey in law enforcement, what it’s like being a woman in a male dominated profession, how the SPD is recruiting more women, and what her new job entails. 

]]> Meet Salem's new Deputy Chief Debbie Aguilar. Learn about her journey in law enforcement, what it’s like being a woman in a male dominated profession, how the SPD is recruiting more women, and what her new job entails. 

]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:14:26 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1410 Meet Salem's new Deputy Chief Debbie Aguilar. Learn about her journey in law enforcement, what it’s like being a woman in a male dominated profession, how the SPD is recruiting more women, and what her new job entails. 

]]> Debbie Aguilar, Salem Police Department, Women in law enforcement No 24 24 Child Abuse Awareness: Car Parade full 6d0d100b-706c-47bf-8119-4d91f216a499 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff790f8a April is Child Abuse Awareness Month.  Kyle Tarr, Liberty House and Vanessa Nordyke, CASA of Marion County talk about child abuse, how their organizations help disrupt abuse and a car parade to bring awareness to the greater community.

]]> April is Child Abuse Awareness Month.  Kyle Tarr, Liberty House and Vanessa Nordyke, CASA of Marion County talk about child abuse, how their organizations help disrupt abuse and a car parade to bring awareness to the greater community.

]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:02:42 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1151 April is Child Abuse Awareness Month.  Kyle Tarr, Liberty House and Vanessa Nordyke, CASA of Marion County talk about child abuse, how their organizations help disrupt abuse and a car parade to bring awareness to the greater community.

]]> child abuse, car parade, marion county No 23 23 Behind the Business Explores MaMere's Guest House in Monmouth OR full fb0771ac-9c26-40f2-a4fa-b4e06de3a02a https://share.transistor.fm/s/b9573b29 Behind the Business shines a light on the heartbeat of our local economies – our local businesses. In this episode, Emily McNulty, owner of MaMere’s Guest House talks about the challenges and triumphs of owning a small business in Monmouth. 

]]> Behind the Business shines a light on the heartbeat of our local economies – our local businesses. In this episode, Emily McNulty, owner of MaMere’s Guest House talks about the challenges and triumphs of owning a small business in Monmouth. 

]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1782 Behind the Business shines a light on the heartbeat of our local economies – our local businesses. In this episode, Emily McNulty, owner of MaMere’s Guest House talks about the challenges and triumphs of owning a small business in Monmouth. 

]]> MaMere's Guest House, Monmouth OR, Behind the Business No 22 22 Conservation Spotlight Shines the Light on Beavers full 6e129eb9-ee48-4d67-951d-71809c18d687 https://share.transistor.fm/s/91b370ce Conservation Spotlight explores Oregon's state mammal. Jakob Shockey, Executive Director of Project Beaver, shares the history of beavers in the Willamette Valley, their importance to watershed health, and how humans can live with them in harmony. 

]]> Conservation Spotlight explores Oregon's state mammal. Jakob Shockey, Executive Director of Project Beaver, shares the history of beavers in the Willamette Valley, their importance to watershed health, and how humans can live with them in harmony. 

]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1629 Conservation Spotlight explores Oregon's state mammal. Jakob Shockey, Executive Director of Project Beaver, shares the history of beavers in the Willamette Valley, their importance to watershed health, and how humans can live with them in harmony. 

]]> Beavers, Watershed Enhancement, Conservation Spotlight No 21 21 Meet Salem's New City Librarian: Bridget Esqueda full 21a275d9-ad95-46cf-b4b4-07dc0904404d https://share.transistor.fm/s/95e9737e Meet Salem's new librarian, Bridget Esqueda, and learn how she became passionate about libraries in her home state of Arizona, the data behind shortening library hours and ways the community can support the library going forward.

]]> Meet Salem's new librarian, Bridget Esqueda, and learn how she became passionate about libraries in her home state of Arizona, the data behind shortening library hours and ways the community can support the library going forward.

]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:50:11 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1094 Meet Salem's new librarian, Bridget Esqueda, and learn how she became passionate about libraries in her home state of Arizona, the data behind shortening library hours and ways the community can support the library going forward.

]]> Bridget Esqueda, Salem Library No 20 20 Monmouth Monthly Talks with Lucky Crow full 44ec2d6f-856d-4250-892c-1073d70b9164 https://share.transistor.fm/s/53991cdf Monmouth Monthly chats with Eden Olson and Lindsey Darling - the force behind Lucky Crow Farm and the Eat Crow Supper Club. Eden shares the benefits of a CSA (community sponsored agriculture) and Lindsey explains the Supper Club's return March 28, 2024.

]]> Monmouth Monthly chats with Eden Olson and Lindsey Darling - the force behind Lucky Crow Farm and the Eat Crow Supper Club. Eden shares the benefits of a CSA (community sponsored agriculture) and Lindsey explains the Supper Club's return March 28, 2024.

]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:46:03 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1374 Monmouth Monthly chats with Eden Olson and Lindsey Darling - the force behind Lucky Crow Farm and the Eat Crow Supper Club. Eden shares the benefits of a CSA (community sponsored agriculture) and Lindsey explains the Supper Club's return March 28, 2024.

]]> Lucky Crow, Monmouth Oregon, CSA, Supper Club No 19 19 Policy for the People on Legislation: Debt Collection and Childcare full 3df92096-bc49-4021-9de3-bd46196c6db6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/28936363 Policy for the People examines two bills that passed the recently adjourned legislative session: one to protect Oregonians from unfair debt collection practices and another that appropriates significant resources to Employment Related Day Care - a state sponsored child care program. Hear the details from Chris Coughlin, Oregon Consumer Justice and Candice Vickers, Family Forward Oregon

]]> Policy for the People examines two bills that passed the recently adjourned legislative session: one to protect Oregonians from unfair debt collection practices and another that appropriates significant resources to Employment Related Day Care - a state sponsored child care program. Hear the details from Chris Coughlin, Oregon Consumer Justice and Candice Vickers, Family Forward Oregon

]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1711 Policy for the People examines two bills that passed the recently adjourned legislative session: one to protect Oregonians from unfair debt collection practices and another that appropriates significant resources to Employment Related Day Care - a state sponsored child care program. Hear the details from Chris Coughlin, Oregon Consumer Justice and Candice Vickers, Family Forward Oregon

]]> Oregon Center Public Policy, Debt Collection, Child Care No 16 16 Homelessness in Marion & Polk Counties: Spring 2024 Update full fe23e0d0-9e5c-4952-9d20-eb29dacf27d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c175ddc Jimmy Jones, Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, reviews what's going on to reduce homelessness in Marion & Polk Counties - from recent legislation to the opening of new housing facilities to impacts of Salem's Navigation Center. 

]]> Jimmy Jones, Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, reviews what's going on to reduce homelessness in Marion & Polk Counties - from recent legislation to the opening of new housing facilities to impacts of Salem's Navigation Center. 

]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1867 Jimmy Jones, Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, reviews what's going on to reduce homelessness in Marion & Polk Counties - from recent legislation to the opening of new housing facilities to impacts of Salem's Navigation Center. 

]]> No 14 14 Keeping Oregon Oregon Explores How One Community is Fighting to Keep Its Prime Farm Land full c0184536-f20f-4f0c-a387-1c43d85e2a49 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9650e8f0 Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with Aaron Nichols of Stoneboat Farm, who is leading the fight to save prime farmland in the area of North Plains, Oregon from development. Nichols' group, Friends of North Plains Smart Growth, oppose legislation (HB 4026A) which, if passed, prevents final land use decisions from being subject to a voter referendum and reviewable exclusively by the Land Conservation and Development Commission. At this writing, the bill has passed the Oregon House and is up for a public hearing in a Senate committee.

]]> Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with Aaron Nichols of Stoneboat Farm, who is leading the fight to save prime farmland in the area of North Plains, Oregon from development. Nichols' group, Friends of North Plains Smart Growth, oppose legislation (HB 4026A) which, if passed, prevents final land use decisions from being subject to a voter referendum and reviewable exclusively by the Land Conservation and Development Commission. At this writing, the bill has passed the Oregon House and is up for a public hearing in a Senate committee.

]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1753 Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with Aaron Nichols of Stoneboat Farm, who is leading the fight to save prime farmland in the area of North Plains, Oregon from development. Nichols' group, Friends of North Plains Smart Growth, oppose legislation (HB 4026A) which, if passed, prevents final land use decisions from being subject to a voter referendum and reviewable exclusively by the Land Conservation and Development Commission. At this writing, the bill has passed the Oregon House and is up for a public hearing in a Senate committee.

]]> Friends of North Plains Smart Growth, Aaron Nichols No 13 13 Elephant in the Room Explores the Current Status of Our Changing Climate full 916f51fa-9806-45fd-a362-9a9109868f18 https://share.transistor.fm/s/be88bf26 Elephant in the Room talks with John Kaufmann, a retired policy analyst with the Oregon Department of Energy, on the current status of the climate crisis. 

]]> Elephant in the Room talks with John Kaufmann, a retired policy analyst with the Oregon Department of Energy, on the current status of the climate crisis. 

]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1731 Elephant in the Room talks with John Kaufmann, a retired policy analyst with the Oregon Department of Energy, on the current status of the climate crisis. 

]]> Elephant in the Room, John Kaufmann, Climate Change No 12 12 Cities Budget Challenges: Keizer Oregon full f1ab4310-240e-430d-8425-806aa7a04694 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba3e987f City Budget Challenge Series: A look into Keizer with Mayor Cathy Clark and City Manager Adam Brown. They explain how a property tax limitation passed by voters in the mid 1990s plus state mandates challenge local governments to provide basic services. And, the need for a better informed citizenry on how cities operate.

]]> City Budget Challenge Series: A look into Keizer with Mayor Cathy Clark and City Manager Adam Brown. They explain how a property tax limitation passed by voters in the mid 1990s plus state mandates challenge local governments to provide basic services. And, the need for a better informed citizenry on how cities operate.

]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1697 City Budget Challenge Series: A look into Keizer with Mayor Cathy Clark and City Manager Adam Brown. They explain how a property tax limitation passed by voters in the mid 1990s plus state mandates challenge local governments to provide basic services. And, the need for a better informed citizenry on how cities operate.

]]> Budget, Keizer OR No 11 11 Salem Health Talks on Heart Health full 68e65c42-42ca-48ad-aefe-30fe23dc8d5f https://share.transistor.fm/s/0730d41c Salem Health Talks explores heart health and education & support services provided by Salem Health's Community Health Education Center (CHEC) with health educator, Alyssa Gaiser.

]]> Salem Health Talks explores heart health and education & support services provided by Salem Health's Community Health Education Center (CHEC) with health educator, Alyssa Gaiser.

]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 909 Salem Health Talks explores heart health and education & support services provided by Salem Health's Community Health Education Center (CHEC) with health educator, Alyssa Gaiser.

]]> Salem Health, heart health, CHEC No 10 10 Behind the Business Talks with Make It Known Media full ca582393-c7aa-41e5-b06f-07759a6a63b6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0280252c Behind the Business talks with Seth Halligan, owner of Make it Known Media and Seth David Films. He shares how a life event was the catalyst for starting this business and his love of storytelling, the power of “why” and the struggle with work-life balance. 

]]> Behind the Business talks with Seth Halligan, owner of Make it Known Media and Seth David Films. He shares how a life event was the catalyst for starting this business and his love of storytelling, the power of “why” and the struggle with work-life balance. 

]]> Tue, 27 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1993 Behind the Business talks with Seth Halligan, owner of Make it Known Media and Seth David Films. He shares how a life event was the catalyst for starting this business and his love of storytelling, the power of “why” and the struggle with work-life balance. 

]]> Make it Known Media, Seth Halligan No 15 15 City Budget Challenges: Stayton Oregon full f30ce625-d597-44da-919f-a03208ed6ad8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/35e4d186 City Budget Series explores the City of Stayton with Mayor Brian Quigley, City Manager Julie Hajduk and Finance Director James Brand. This series examines how the property tax system that provides revenue for local governments affects different cities in different ways. Stayton is challenged by, not so much the property tax limitation, but inadequate infrastructure that inhibits its ability to develop housing stock.

]]> City Budget Series explores the City of Stayton with Mayor Brian Quigley, City Manager Julie Hajduk and Finance Director James Brand. This series examines how the property tax system that provides revenue for local governments affects different cities in different ways. Stayton is challenged by, not so much the property tax limitation, but inadequate infrastructure that inhibits its ability to develop housing stock.

]]> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1706 City Budget Series explores the City of Stayton with Mayor Brian Quigley, City Manager Julie Hajduk and Finance Director James Brand. This series examines how the property tax system that provides revenue for local governments affects different cities in different ways. Stayton is challenged by, not so much the property tax limitation, but inadequate infrastructure that inhibits its ability to develop housing stock.

]]> budget challenges Stayton, OR No 9 9 Holla for Labor Showcases CBTU Under 40 full cc35d6ab-675a-46ee-81b3-4cfb4e7c08d1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6e59d84 Holla for Labor shares a conversation between Bill Lucy, president of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, and young people in the movement to inspire and guide them to sustain a movement that makes the change they want to see. 

]]> Holla for Labor shares a conversation between Bill Lucy, president of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, and young people in the movement to inspire and guide them to sustain a movement that makes the change they want to see. 

]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1579 Holla for Labor shares a conversation between Bill Lucy, president of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, and young people in the movement to inspire and guide them to sustain a movement that makes the change they want to see. 

]]> CBTU Bill Lucy No 8 8 Conservation Spotlight Meets Todd Anderson full 153fab99-37cd-4f87-a028-1267c62b55ea https://share.transistor.fm/s/cbbb75f3 Conservation Spotlight talks with Todd Anderson, new Small Farms faculty with OSU Extension. Todd explains his new role, his background with a diverse range of crops, and plans to support horticulture-based crops and small to midsize farms. 

]]> Conservation Spotlight talks with Todd Anderson, new Small Farms faculty with OSU Extension. Todd explains his new role, his background with a diverse range of crops, and plans to support horticulture-based crops and small to midsize farms. 

]]> Wed, 21 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1069 Conservation Spotlight talks with Todd Anderson, new Small Farms faculty with OSU Extension. Todd explains his new role, his background with a diverse range of crops, and plans to support horticulture-based crops and small to midsize farms. 

]]> OSU Extension Small Farms No 7 7 Monmouth Monthly Explores "Love Local" full 63ce6eec-8aea-4ad5-83a3-063b332f6e2b https://share.transistor.fm/s/c0136258 Monmouth Monthly talks with Suzanne Dufner with the City of Monmouth about "Love Local", a strategy to incentivize supporting local business with a savings on residents' utility bills. 

]]> Monmouth Monthly talks with Suzanne Dufner with the City of Monmouth about "Love Local", a strategy to incentivize supporting local business with a savings on residents' utility bills. 

]]> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1031 Monmouth Monthly talks with Suzanne Dufner with the City of Monmouth about "Love Local", a strategy to incentivize supporting local business with a savings on residents' utility bills. 

]]> love local, monmouth oregon No 6 6 Salem Public Library Reduces Hours & Services full b937ec63-6d19-4d0b-865d-8ba08e1a2fd5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d9d7725 Jim Scheppke, retired State Librarian, weighs in on the Salem Public Library's reduced hours of operation in response to a city budget deficit. Scheppke reminds us about the history of Salem's library and its role to do more than let patrons check out books. 

]]> Jim Scheppke, retired State Librarian, weighs in on the Salem Public Library's reduced hours of operation in response to a city budget deficit. Scheppke reminds us about the history of Salem's library and its role to do more than let patrons check out books. 

]]> Mon, 19 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1940 Jim Scheppke, retired State Librarian, weighs in on the Salem Public Library's reduced hours of operation in response to a city budget deficit. Scheppke reminds us about the history of Salem's library and its role to do more than let patrons check out books. 

]]> salem public library, jim scheppke No 5 5 DevNW Creates Hope for Home Ownership full 9a5fd524-614d-45c3-9611-04e637d98fae https://share.transistor.fm/s/abe37fd7 Dev NW a nonprofit organization that wants to grow vibrant Northwest communities. Find out what they are doing with Zelene Flores and Jeremy Hardy. 

]]> Dev NW a nonprofit organization that wants to grow vibrant Northwest communities. Find out what they are doing with Zelene Flores and Jeremy Hardy. 

]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 976 Dev NW a nonprofit organization that wants to grow vibrant Northwest communities. Find out what they are doing with Zelene Flores and Jeremy Hardy. 

]]> DevNW home ownership No 4 4 Cities' Budget Challenges: Monmouth - Independence Oregon full 413bceb2-46dd-4a57-aa0a-c5e1868fb79e https://share.transistor.fm/s/260fcfc4 Oregon cities are facing a budget crisis. Here how that is playing out in the cities of Monmouth and Independence with Mayors Cec Koontz and John McArdle and finance directors Susie Marston and Rob Moody. They discuss the impacts of Measures 5 & 50 passed by voters in the mid 1990's and how the cities have been managing over the last 25 years, but the future looks dire.

]]> Oregon cities are facing a budget crisis. Here how that is playing out in the cities of Monmouth and Independence with Mayors Cec Koontz and John McArdle and finance directors Susie Marston and Rob Moody. They discuss the impacts of Measures 5 & 50 passed by voters in the mid 1990's and how the cities have been managing over the last 25 years, but the future looks dire.

]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 2455 Oregon cities are facing a budget crisis. Here how that is playing out in the cities of Monmouth and Independence with Mayors Cec Koontz and John McArdle and finance directors Susie Marston and Rob Moody. They discuss the impacts of Measures 5 & 50 passed by voters in the mid 1990's and how the cities have been managing over the last 25 years, but the future looks dire.

]]> cities' budget challenges, monmouth independence OR No 3 3 Keeping Oregon Oregon Talks with a Sheep Farmer full 3ee85b4f-39ca-418a-bb48-a658ee92abd3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff0e027c Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with Mickie Killingsworth, sheep farmer from Madras, Oregon about farming and her work with Jefferson County and State Farm Bureaus. 

]]> Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with Mickie Killingsworth, sheep farmer from Madras, Oregon about farming and her work with Jefferson County and State Farm Bureaus. 

]]> Wed, 07 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1581 Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with Mickie Killingsworth, sheep farmer from Madras, Oregon about farming and her work with Jefferson County and State Farm Bureaus. 

]]> Keeping Oregon Oregon Sheep Farmer No 2 2 Elephant in the Room on Forest Policy full c4a767e7-9ad8-4e39-a2f4-5884cce1050c https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3319060 Elephant in the Room talks with Lauren Andersen, Oregon Wild, about forest policy and a new federal initiative to ban commercial logging in mature forests. 

]]> Elephant in the Room talks with Lauren Andersen, Oregon Wild, about forest policy and a new federal initiative to ban commercial logging in mature forests. 

]]> Tue, 06 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1369 Elephant in the Room talks with Lauren Andersen, Oregon Wild, about forest policy and a new federal initiative to ban commercial logging in mature forests. 

]]> Oregon Wild, Lauren Andersen, forest policy No 1 1 U.S. Rep Andrea Salinas on Oregon's Housing Crisis full d1398968-8551-485d-b5ca-b40af83e8951 https://share.transistor.fm/s/950a0e38 Congresswoman Andrea Salinas responds to questions about how Congress can help Oregon and all states address the housing shortage and other things happening in Congress that affects Oregonians.

]]> Congresswoman Andrea Salinas responds to questions about how Congress can help Oregon and all states address the housing shortage and other things happening in Congress that affects Oregonians.

]]> Mon, 05 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 873 Congresswoman Andrea Salinas responds to questions about how Congress can help Oregon and all states address the housing shortage and other things happening in Congress that affects Oregonians.

]]> Andrea Salinas, Housing No 18 18 City Budget Challenges: Dallas Oregon full 94fffcf0-27ef-493b-8f56-c506cefcfed3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe95ca1f Many cities in Oregon are struggling to pay for basic services, in part due to a limitation on property taxes passed by voters in the mid 1990's. The City of Dallas surveyed residents to determine if and how to increase revenue. City Manager Brian Latta explains the background of the problem and how the City of Dallas is responding.

]]> Many cities in Oregon are struggling to pay for basic services, in part due to a limitation on property taxes passed by voters in the mid 1990's. The City of Dallas surveyed residents to determine if and how to increase revenue. City Manager Brian Latta explains the background of the problem and how the City of Dallas is responding.

]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0800 Melanie Zermer Melanie Zermer 1304 Many cities in Oregon are struggling to pay for basic services, in part due to a limitation on property taxes passed by voters in the mid 1990's. The City of Dallas surveyed residents to determine if and how to increase revenue. City Manager Brian Latta explains the background of the problem and how the City of Dallas is responding.

]]> Dallas, Oregon Brian Latta Property tax limitation measure No