The City Club of Eugene Podcast

Tech Economy

Technology is big business in Eugene's economy. In this City Club of Eugene podcast episode, four speakers address how they utilize high tech in the Silicon Shire, whether creating games or supporting manufacturing, as well as the big picture for our region.

The speakers include Hogon Mulgrave, owner and president of WRICO Generators; Skip Newberry, president and CEO of Technology Association of Oregon; Anshuman Razdan, VP of research and innovation at the University of Oregon; and Dan White, co-founder of Pipeworks.

You may also watch the entire program, including slides mentioned in the audio, on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 8:30).

This program was recorded on Nov. 1, 2024.

Ghosts of Oregon History

Which Lane County sheriff was known to be kind but was killed while trying to capture a fugitive? How did Oregon's first female mayor take the job away from her husband? Learn more about the ghosts of Oregon's past in this City Club of Eugene podcast episode with history writer Jennifer Chambers.

You may also watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 3:17).

This program was recorded on Oct. 25, 2024.

Ranked Choice Voting

Should Oregon adopt ranked choice voting for some of its elections? Learn more about Measure 117 so you're ready to vote!

The speakers in this podcast episode are Melanie Billings-Yun, Portland League of Women Voters Ranked Choice Voting Committee; and State Rep. Edwin Diehl.

You may also watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 18:30).

This program was recorded on Oct. 18, 2024.

Congressional District 4 Candidates

With ballots in the mail, now is the time to listen to the four candidates for Congressional District 4. Here's City Club of Eugene's Oct. 11 program featuring Dan Bahlen, Monique DeSpain, Justin Filip and incumbent Val Hoyle. The program was moderated by KLCC's Rebecca Hansen-White.

You may also watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel.

Measure 118

Should Oregonians vote to institute a rebate of $1,600 per resident, funded by a 3% corporate income tax on business sales of more than $25 million?

KLCC's Rachael McDonald moderates a Q&A in this City Club of Eugene podcast episode. The speakers are Antonio Gisbert, chief petitioner for Measure 118; and Angela Wilhelms, chair of Defeat the Costly Tax on Sales Coalition.

You may also watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel.

This program was recorded on Oct. 4, 2024.

Attorney General Candidates

In November, voters will select either Will Lathrop or Dan Rayfield as Oregon's next attorney general. Hear their positions and ideas when Michael Dunne from KLCC-FM asks them questions in this City Club of Eugene podcast episode.

You may also watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 3:25).

This program was recorded on Sept. 27, 2024.

Lane County Charter Revisions

Should Lane County voters approve revisions to the county's charter, including a redistricting proposal? Learn what you need to know to be an informed voter by listening to this City Club of Eugene podcast episode!

Speakers include Stanton Long, redistricting proponent; Morgan Munro, who chaired the County's charter revision committee but spoke as an individual; Terry Parker, president of the League of Women Voters of Lane County; and Commissioner Laurie Trieger of the Lane County Board of Commissioners.

Listen to this podcast episode or watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 4:48).

This program was recorded on Sept. 20, 2024.

Oregon's Timber Economy

Half of Oregon's landmass is forest. We're the largest softwood lumber producer in America. What is timber's economic impact? What will the future hold?

Speakers at this City Club of Eugene program include Henry Fields, workforce analyst and economist with the Oregon Employment Department; Courtney Griesel, Oregon Community Relations Manager, Sierra Pacific Industries; Judith Sheine, professor in the UO's School of Architecture and Environment; and Sean Stevens, executive director of Oregon Wild.

Listen to this podcast episode or watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 3:00).

This program was recorded on Sept. 13, 2024.

 

Threats to Democracy: Peter DeFazio

#Voter #suppression laws. #Online disinformation. The tyranny of the #minority. In City Club of Eugene’s 9.6 program, former Rep. Peter DeFazio discussed #threats to #democracy and how minority blocs try to prevail.

 

Listen to this podcast episode or watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 5:18).

This program was recorded on Sept. 6, 2024.

 

Shining a Light on Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson's Disease used to be called the "shaking palsy." As it becomes more prevalent, it could be called the "Parkinson's pandemic." City Club of Eugene's July 26, 2024 program is full of information about this neurological disease.

Speakers include Lori Havas, Oregon Parkinson's Warriors Foundation; Libby Kinnard, Parkinson's Resources of Oregon; and Michelle Gladieux, PT, Neuro Wellness Physical Therapy and Training.

Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 3:38).

This program was recorded on July 26, 2024.