The City Club of Eugene Podcast

District Attorney

One of the candidates to become Lane County District Attorney, Christopher Parosa, answered questions from KLCC's Michael Dunne. The other candidate, James Cleavenger, was unable to participate.

Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at :15).

This program was recorded on April 26, 2024.

State Rep Candidates

The candidates for two area state legislative seats responded to questions at a City Club of Eugene forum. Listen to Charlie Conrad, Republican incumbent in District 12 (his opponent did not respond to invitations to participate), and Doyle Canning and Lisa Fragala, candidates in District 8.

The discussion was moderated by Rebecca Hansen-White, KLCC.

Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at :15).

This program was recorded on April 19, 2024.

Congressional District 4

One of the Republican Congressional candidates for District 4, Amy Ryan Courser, outlined her positions and legislative vision to attendees of a joint meeting of the City Club of Eugene and the City Club of Springfield.

We apologize that the video recording of the program is not available.

This program was recorded on April 12, 2024.

Refugee Journalists

Journalists around the world and minority reporters in Oregon have been threatened while doing their work. In this City Club of Eugene program, we hear the experiences of researchers and journalists who have been endangered. We also hear about where minorities are receiving their news.

Speakers include: Charlie Deitz, University of Oregon journalism instructor; Farai Gonzo, journalist and professor, Centennial College (Canada); Kimberly Mangun, associate professor emerita, communications, University of Utah; and two students.

Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 4:22). We apologize for the poor visuals.

This program was recorded on April 5, 2024.

City Councilors, Wards 1 and 2

Who will be Eugene's next city councilors from Wards 1 and 2? City Club of Eugene invited the candidates to a discussion moderated by KLCC's Rachael McDonald.

The candidates included (Ward 1): Ethan Clevenger, Ted Coopman and Eliza Kashinsky; and (Ward 2): Matt Keating and Lisa Warnes.

This forum was sponsored by AARP Oregon.

Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 6:05).

This program was recorded on March 29, 2024.

STAR Voting

STAR voting - Score Then Automatic Runoff - will be on May's ballot for Eugene residents. Would this system be better than our current one or a ranked voting system that will be on November's statewide ballot? Learn about it in this City Club of Eugene podcast episode!

Our speakers are Terry Parker, president of the League of Women Voters of Lane County; and Sara Wolk, founder and executive director of Equal Vote Coalition.

Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 3:13).

This program was recorded on March 22, 2024.

Eugene Mayoral Candidates

Who will be Eugene's next mayor? KLCC's Rebecca Hansen-White moderated City Club of Eugene's program featuring the three candidates: Shanae Joyce-Stringer, Kaarin Knudson and Stefan Strek.

This forum was sponsored by AARP Oregon.

Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 8:52).

This program was recorded on March 15, 2024.

All In on Homelessness

Oregon Gov. Kotek declared a housing emergency and established All In, which funds programs in Lane County and other counties around the state. Since 2023, All In Lane County has prevented 795 households from becoming homeless, moved 200 households from a state of being unsheltered into permanent housing, and created or improved 294 emergency shelter beds.

Panelists Kate Budd, manager of the Human Services Division of Lane County Department of Health and Human Services; and Terri Hsieh, street outreach manager for HIV Alliance, explain how All In works in our community and provide details about its impact.

Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 6:18).

This program was recorded on March 8, 2024.

 

Campaign Finance Reform

Oregon has never had campaign finance regulations. The result is that dark money from hidden sources pours into our campaigns. One or more ballot initiatives to reform campaign finance may be on November's ballot. Learn more in this podcast episode of the City Club of Eugene.

Our speakers are Dan Meek, public interest attorney; and Rick Metsger, director of legislative and public affairs at Pac/West Lobby Group.

Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 3:52).

This program was recorded on March 1, 2024.

suicide prevention

Content warning: This program includes discussion about suicide and its impact on the individual and the community. If you or someone you know may be in crisis or considering suicide, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Suicide rates in Lane County increased by 80 percent from 2000 to 2020, according to a report from Lane County Public Health. This episode of the City Club of Eugene podcast explains YouthLine, a peer-to-peer program providing help, support and a crisis line.

This episode is provided by Vista Counseling and Wellness Center in addition to our usual sponsors.

Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at :11).

This program was recorded on Feb. 23, 2024.