The City Club of Eugene Podcast

4J Board Candidates

All eight candidates for the 4J School Board were present at the April 7, 2023 City Club of Eugene forum. In this podcast episode, you'll hear their responses to questions from moderator Tiffany Eckert of KLCC-FM.

Speakers include Michael Bratland, Tom DiLiberto, Rick Hamilton, Grant Johnson, Jenny Jonak, Gordon Lafer, Morgan Monroe and Timothy Sutherland.

Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at about 4:50).

This program was recorded on April 7, 2023.

Gardening: Schools, Community, Science and Food

Science that's good enough to eat? It's happening in community and school gardens! Hear about the interplay between food, science, learning and community in this City Club of Eugene podcast episode.

Speakers include Mindy Bell, School Garden Project; Merry Bradley, Grassroots Garden; and Gatlin Fasone Alshuyukh, Huerto de la Familia.

Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at about 50 seconds).

This program was recorded on March 31, 2023.

 

Ward 7 Candidates

In this episode, we hear from two of the three candidates who would like to become Ward 7's next Eugene city councilor.

Lyndsie Leech is the interim Ward 7 councilor; Barbie Walker is running for the position.

Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at about 3:45; sound improves at about 9 minutes).

This program was recorded on March 24, 2023.

Guilty Until Proven Innocent: The Oregon Innocence Project

Each year, some people are imprisoned for crimes they did not commit. The Oregon Innocence Project reviews prisoners' cases and advocates for release when the evidence shows a miscarriage of justice.

In this City Club of Eugene program, speakers address the criteria and process used in these cases. Lisa Christon is a volunteer with OIP; Kenneth Kreuscher is its managing attorney.

Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at about 5:45).

This program was recorded on March 17, 2023.

Antisemitism and How to Fight It

Antisemitic acts and speech are becoming more overt. What can be done? In this program, two rabbis and an FBI agent provide historical and current perspectives, plus actions to counter hatred.

Speakers include Supervisory Special Agent Ryan Dwyer, Rabbi Meir Goldstein, and Rabbi Yitzhak Husbands-Hankin. 

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

This program was recorded on March 10, 2023.

UO Undergraduates

Undergraduate researchers at the University of Oregon tell City Club of Eugene attendees about neuronal development in the optic lobes of fruit flies, human-landscape relationships in the Nisqually watershed, and missing or murdered Indigenous and Black women.

Speakers include Jess Gladis, Feruza Legass, and Tyler Ramos.

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

This program was recorded on March 3, 2023.

Rep. Val Hoyle

Oregon's 4th District has a new representative, Congresswoman Val Hoyle, who describes her first weeks in office to City Club of Eugene's audience and answers questions.

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

This program was recorded on Feb. 24, 2023.

 

How the Pandemic Made Schools Better

Three Eugene-Springfield area superintendents explained to City Club of Eugene how the pandemic exposed gaps in their educational systems and how the districts are using new strategies to improve their students' experiences.

Speakers include Andy Dey, 4J School District; Todd Hamilton, Springfield School District; and Kraig Sproles, Bethel School District.

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

This program was held on Feb. 10, 2023.

 

Millennials

Millennials belong to the largest population group. As they assume more and more leadership roles, what are their hopes and how are they influenced by what they have experienced?

City Club of Eugene talks to two millennials: Lyndsie Leach, executive director of Well Mama and newly appointed to the Eugene City Council; and Alyssa Powell, content marketing strategist at Oregon Community Credit Union.

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

This program was held on Feb. 3, 2023.

Downtown Eugene: An Update on Development

Downtown Eugene has seen its (literal) ups and downs. What's the best way to build on our current momentum? What do residents want to experience when they come downtown? This City Club of Eugene podcast episode provides updates from retired city planner Nan Laurence and current downtown manager Eric Brown.

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

This program was held on Jan. 27, 2023.