The City Club of Eugene Podcast

Candidates, 4J School Board

Two seats on the 4J School Board are contested in May's election, and City Club of Eugene asked Rebecca Hansen-White of KLCC to interview them. The candidates are Danny McDiarmid and Ericka Thessen (Position 2; Alan Madden declined to participate); and Donald Easton and Judy Newman (Position 3). Position 6's candidate is Maya Rabasa, an incumbent board member, who is running unopposed. All 4J voters may vote for candidates for all of the positions.

You may watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at :18).

This program was recorded on April 18, 2025.   

Cancer Prevention and Research

What's new in cancer research and early detection and prevention? Local experts tell City Club of Eugene attendees about scientific breakthroughs and primary/secondary prevention.

The speakers are Bill Cresko, Center for Biomedical Data Science and Lorry Lokey Chair/Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Oregon; and Dr. Audrey Garrett, gynecologic oncologist at Willamette Valley Cancer Institute.

You may watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 5:09).

This program was recorded on April 11, 2025.   

Bach and Beyond

Jos van Veldhoven, one of the @OregonBachFestival's artistic partners, spoke at City Club of Eugene about all things Bach: his works, his influence on contemporary conducting, and the importance of performing arts.

You may watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at :12).

This program was recorded on April 4, 2025.                  

History of Oregon Journalism

Whatever you think of Oregon's journalism and journalists, it was wilder in the old days - and Bill Sullivan proves it in this City Club of Eugene program, "The History of Oregon Journalism." Be sure to listen to his comparison of the lack of journalism literacy to the digestion of food!

You may watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at :08). Unfortunately, the Q&A portion of the program is audio-only.

This program was recorded on March 28, 2025.

LCC President Bulger

In her third year of serving Lane Community College, President Stephanie Bulger, PhD, updated City Club of Eugene on leading the @LaneTitans.

You may also watch the entire program, including slides, on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 8:57).

This program was recorded on March 21, 2025.

Concerns of Immigrants

#Immigrants are facing new challenges, including @ICE raids and possible loss of #birthright citizenship. Hear from experts on these issues: immigration lawyer Rachel Hecht, @UOregon law professor Joel Sati, and Kuitlahuak Lopez Rojas, a @calclane liaison to immigrants.

You may also watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 5:05).

This program was recorded on March 14, 2025.

 

Reframing the Frame of DEI

In this podcast episode, City Club's speaker, Dr. Johnny Lake, talks about DEI or, as he says, "Difference, Equity and Inclusion." What are the reasons for hostility toward DEI? Are there shared solutions that respect and serve all of our communities?

You may also watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 3:30).

This program was recorded on March 7, 2025.

Local Electronic Media

Is digital the future for journalism? City Club talked to three local media outlets about their visions for their online presence.

Speakers included Ken Doctor, publisher of the coming Lookout Eugene-Springfield, which will be all-digital; and Chris Lehman, news director at KLCC-FM and Camilla Mortensen, editor of Eugene Weekly, both of which have robust websites and newsletters.

You may also watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 8:09).

This program was recorded on Feb. 28, 2025.

New Behavioral Health Facilities

Two new behavioral health facilities are planned for Lane County. PeaceHealth and Lane County are developing Timber Springs Behavioral Health Hospital and the County is teaming with Connections Health Solutions to create the Lane Crisis Stabilization Center. Both are slated to open in 2028.

Learn more from Alicia Beymer, PeaceHealth's chief administrative officer, and Eve Gray, Lane County Health and Human Services's director.

You may also watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 6:45).

This program was recorded on Feb. 21, 2025.

Programs for People with Disabilities

Support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities has led to community-based progams that support people where they choose to live. This program features two such programs, Reality Kitchen and RISE Services.

Speakers include Jim Evangelista, co-founder and executive director of Reality Kitchen; Krista Smith, executive director of RISE Services in Oregon; and program participants.

You may also watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at :12).

This program was recorded on Feb. 7, 2025.