The City Club of Eugene Podcast

Civil Liberties in a Blue State

1. Oregon is a so-called blue state, but does that mean residents don't have to worry about their civil liberties? City Club of Eugene asked three speakers to share their observations: Garrett Epps, professor of practice at the University of Oregon School of Law; Bethany Grace Howe, communications consultant and communications specialist for the Oregon Department of Human Services, plus Transhealth Data Collective and Transwers; Angela Ocana, acting director of the Eugene Public Library.

Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 4:04).

This program was recorded on Sept. 29, 2023.

 

Manufacturing

City Club of Eugene explored the state of manufacturing in Lane County with three speakers: Chris Dawson, CEO of Arcimoto; Courtney Griesel, Oregon community relations manager for Sierra Pacific Industries; and Avril Watt, general manager of Astec.

Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 7:13).

This program was recorded on Sept. 22, 2023.

Through the Eyes of A Child: Race, Culture, Ethnicity

"I do progressive work with children and remedial work with adults."

How do race, culture and ethnicity influence us, whether it is our own history or how we view others? Dr. Johnny Lake, diversity and equity administrator for 4J School District, uses his own experiences and those of the children he works with, to help us understand where we are and where we are going. He says, "I do progressive work with children and remedial work with adults."

Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 1:30).

This program was recorded on Sept. 8, 2023.

Foster Care

City Club of Eugene examines the state of foster care in Lane County during a time when the number of foster parent homes has decreased and child mental health issues have increased.

Speakers include Kendra Jones, executive director of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Lane County; Judge Valeri Love, Lane County Circuit Court; and Chuck Nyby, program manager of the Child Welfare Division of the Oregon Department of Human Services.

Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 2:56).

This program was recorded on Sept. 15, 2023.

 

The Future of Civil Rights

Sixty years ago, African Americans and allies marched on Washington DC for jobs and freedom. They made a difference, but has the progress continued?

Listen to the perspectives of University of Oregon Prof. David Frank and President of the Eugene-Springfield NAACP Chapter/City Club of Eugene board member Miles Pendleton. You can watch James Blue's award-winning documentary on the March, too (begins at about 9:40).

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

This program was recorded on July 21, 2023.

 

 

What Did the 2023 Oregon Legislature Accomplish?

With adjournment of the Oregon Legislature, City Club of Eugene invited two locally elected representatives to review what lawmakers accomplished - or didn't. Listen to Rep. Charlie Conrad (R) and Rep. Julie Fahey (D) give their perspectives on the recent session.

Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 2:51).

This program was recorded on July 14, 2023.

Protecting Children Online

A child's online experience should be uneventful, but predators are waiting. In this City Club of Eugene program, learn more about how to protect children when they are on the internet. Resources include the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and Netsmartz

Speakers include Ryan Dwyer, supervisory special agent for the FBI; Carrie Skinner, director of safety for 4J School District; and Sarah Stewart, executive director of KidsFIRST.

Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 1:38).

This program was recorded on July 7, 2023.

 

 

City Manager Sarah Medary

Faced with a $15 million budget shortfall for 2023-24, Eugene City Manager Sarah Medary balanced people's needs with fiscal needs. Listen to this episode to learn more about what guides her decisions as well as Q&A on other city issues.

Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 3:32).

This program was recorded on June 23, 2023.

Rental Housing & Tenant Protections

On June 26, the City of Eugene will hear views on proposed Phase 2 tenant protections, which is why City Club of Eugene hosted representatives of renters and owners for a debate. UO economics professor Tim Duy provided background and context; Tim Morris, executive director of the Springfield-Eugene Tenant Association and Tia Politi, executive director of the Rental Housing Association of Lane County/Oregon Rental Housing Association, gave their perspectives on the proposed rules. Chris Lehman from KLCC radio moderated the debate.

Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at :17).

This program was recorded on June 9, 2023.

 

Back to Basics: Engaging in Conversation in a Diverse, Polarized America

Can we talk? Even if we disagree? In this City Club of Eugene podcast episode, listen to people with experience in encouraging civil discussions as they offer ideas for conversations with those with different opinions.

Our speakers include Luke Grossmiller and Grant Johnson with Braver Angels; Dr. Vipul Lakhani with the Bahai's Meaningful Conversations Eugene; and hannah white with the University of Oregon's Holden Center.

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

This program was recorded on June 2, 2023.