The City Club of Eugene Podcast

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.

 

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.

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.

15th Night, a local nonprofit, is addressing the crisis of youth homelessness. Learn more in this City Club of Eugene podcast episode.

Speakers include Mike Ingman, principal at Sheldon High School; Trista Neuman, 15th Night program coordinator; and Megan Schultz, 15th Night community coordinator.

Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel, including video of a youth speaking about experiencing and recovering from homelessness.

This program was recorded on May 17, 2024.

Willamette Valley residents are justifiably proud of our wine industry. In this City Club of Eugene program, learn more about the area's viticulture and the resulting economic impact.

Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (first 6 minutes are audio-only).

This program was recorded on May 10, 2024.

Incumbent @lanecountygov County Commissioners and their challengers answered questions from a @KLCCOregon moderator at a City Club of Eugene program. It is possible that the winners of the primary election will receive more than 50% of the votes, and the contest will be decided in May. Hear the Q&A in this @city_eugene podcast episode.

Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (first 6 minutes are audio-only).

This program was recorded on May 3, 2024.

 

 

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.

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.

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.

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.