The City Club of Eugene Podcast

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.

First, Do No Harm, Part 2

The Eugene area is experiencing corporate healthcare because PeaceHealth shuttered its Eugene hospital and Oregon Medical Group was purchased by Optum/United Healthcare. What healthcare model would be sustainable for patients and medical professionals? What alternatives are available for the current situation? What is the state of healthcare in Oregon, and how does the state legislature plan to respond?

Our speakers include moderator Nicholas Jones, MD; Rep. Ben Bowman, House Majority Leader; Rep. Nancy Nathanson, House District 13; and Hayden Rooke-Ley, attorney and healthcare law and policy expert.

Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 1:35).

This program was recorded on July 19, 2024.

 

Downtown Safety

If you feel safe - or unsafe - in downtown Eugene, is that perception or reality? City Club of Eugene asked three downtown experts to weigh in. Speakers include Ray Brown, Eugene Police Department's downtown incident commander; John Fisher, downtown resident; and Katie Wilgus, executive director of Downtown Eugene Inc.

Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 4:05).

This program was recorded on July 12, 2024.

First, Do No Harm

Oregon Medical Group, a Eugene physician-owned healthcare provider, was purchased by Optum, a subsidiary of United Health Care. How has the corporatization of health care impact patients and providers, and what does the change symbolize about health care in Oregon?

Speakers include Dr. Antonio Germann, board member, Oregon Health Policy Board and medical director, pediatric clinic; Dr. Mark Litchman, retired Oregon Medical Group physician; State Representative Nancy Nathanson, moderator; and Shin Shin Tang, PhD, licensed psychologist.

Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 5:47).

This program was recorded on June 28, 2024.

 

Constructing a Brighter Future

In this episode, City Club of Eugene looks at the intersection of learning construction trades and lifting people out of homelessness. Constructing a Brighter Future teaches construction techniques to high school students by having them build housing. The program is provided by state and federal funding, and the results are heartwarming as well as immediately useful.

Speakers include Wheylin Niehaus, 4J instructor; Gabe Piechowitz, Everyone Village; and Jesse Quinn, Lane Workforce Partnership.

Watch the entire episode, including video and photos mentioned in the recording, on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel.

This program was recorded on June 14, 2024.

 

Creating a Culture of Belonging

The City of Eugene has prioritized creating a "culture of belonging" as one of its strategic goals. What does that mean, and how do we get there? Listen to Fabio Andrade, Josh Bates, Jensina Hawkin, and Mayor Lucy Vinis explain what's behind the goal and how it will be implemented.

Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel.

This program was recorded on June 7, 2024.

Turtle Awards 2024

Every year, City Club of Eugene honors people who "stick their necks out for the good of the community." The 2024 honorees are Margaret Hallock, Brittany Quick-Warner and Nadia Telsey. The Order of the Turtle category recognizes Evelyn Anderton, Charmaine Coleman, Priscilla Gould, Ada Lee and Carleen Reilly.

Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel.

This program was recorded on May 31, 2024.