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- Oct 13, 202141 min
Amaury Vogel with the Oregon Values & Beliefs Center EP. 26
Amaury Vogel is the Associate Executive Director of the the Oregon Values & Beliefs Center (OVBC). OVBC is an innovative organization that provides public opinion research for free to policymakers, news organizations, and the general public. In this episode we talk about how polling works (and why sometimes it doesn't work), and we discuss what makes OVBC unique. We also talk about some of OVBC's incredible research on everything from climate change to wildfires to homelessness to Greater Idaho.Amaury worked for Volunteers of America – Oregon for 7 years providing direct service and managing programs. She worked with vulnerable populations in a variety of settings, including early childhood education, domestic violence, and the healthcare system. She earned an interdisciplinary studies degree with a primary focus in psychology and a secondary focus in social work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theoregonway.substack.com
- Oct 6, 202116 min
REBRAND! Welcome OR360 Media & ”The Bridge” EP 25
The Oregon Bridge is now The Bridge by OR360 Media! After 24 very successful episodes, the founders are sitting down in this episode to talk about the bright future of the podcast, of OR360, and demystify the suite of products that we will be offering moving forward including "The Way", "The Bridge", The Liftoff " and more!Thank you all so much for your support of the podcast, we couldn't do this without you!Be sure to follow and subscribe @OR360media on all major platforms! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theoregonway.substack.com
- Sep 29, 202150 min
Behind the pod & news media with Producer Buddy Terry | EP 24
The Oregon Bridge goes "under the hood' in this episode with our own producer Buddy Terry. Buddy was born in Portland and raised in rural St. Helens Oregon. Along with being a full time multimedia producer, Buddy is a graduate of Anthropology from Oregon State University, and is currently pursuing his Masters of Journalism and Documentary Film Production at the University of California at Berkeley. In this episode, Buddy discloses a little bit about his own personal politics, sheds some light on the 21st century state of news media, and takes listeners behind the scenes a bit by breaking down the Oregon Bridge production process. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theoregonway.substack.com
- Sep 22, 20211h 8m
Labor Commissioner Val Hoyle on political polarization and re-imagining apprenticeships | Ep. 23
Val Hoyle has been a leading figure in Oregon politics since she was appointed to the State House in 2010. She was quickly elected House Majority Leader by her colleagues, where she oversaw the political and campaign functions of the House Democrats. After a close second-place finish in the primary for Secretary of State in 2016, she was elected in 2018 as Oregon's 10th Commissioner of Labor and Industries, winning 17 of Oregon's 36 counties. She is frequently discussed as a potential candidate for Congress or Governor in the future.This was a fun conversation. In this episode, Hoyle talks about her theory on why political polarization has worsened in America. She also talks about how the Bureau of Labor and Industries is re-imagining apprenticeships so more people can benefit, and how she has worked to change the culture of the state agency she leads. As a bonus, she also tells the story of the first time she met Ben (who worked for her when she was Majority Leader). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theoregonway.substack.com
- Sep 15, 202137 min
GOP Candidate for Gov Bridget Barton opens up about addiction and her vision for OR | Ep. 22
Bridget Barton is currently the leading fundraiser in the GOP primary for Oregon governor. While she has never held public office, but she's been involved in Oregon politics for decades as a consultant and in volunteer positions. She has deep connections among GOP leaders and is considered one of the front runners for the Republican nomination.In this episode she tells us her personal story about addiction and being in recovery. Her experience informs her policy proposals for addressing Oregon's addiction crisis, and she has some views that might surprise you. We also discuss homelessness, the challenges facing the city of Portland, COVID-19 vaccine mandates, and campaign finance reform. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theoregonway.substack.com
- Sep 8, 202154 min
Katherine Gehl has an idea to improve our democracy: Final Five Voting | EP 21
In this interview with business leader, author, political theorist, and speaker of a popular TED talk Katherine Gehl, we talk about why our political system is "fixed" and incentivizing the wrong behavior from elected leaders. Gehl is a fascinating figure. She's a successful businesswoman who sold her high-tech food company for $250 million so she could focus full-time on her organization, the Institute For Political Innovation (IPI), and bringing Final Five voting to states across the country. Final-Five Voting is the combination of (1) a single open primary election with the top 5 candidates advancing to the general election and (2) ranked-choice voting in the general election. A similar proposal passed in Alaska in 2020.This kind of proposal could be coming to Oregon in 2024 via ballot measure, and it could fundamentally change Oregon's electoral system. In this episode, we explore Gehl's diagnosis of the problem (the "political industrial complex"), her solutions, and we talk through some potential critiques from Alex and Ben. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theoregonway.substack.com
- Sep 1, 202148 min
Who is running for Governor? Will national GOP donors invest in OR? | EP 20
This week, Ben and Alex discuss some big changes happening with the podcast -- and the formation of Oregon360, a partnership with The Oregon Way and The Liftoff Newsletter. Subscribe for free, or become a founding member, at www.TheOregonWay.substack.com. We really appreciate your support!Then, we dive into the biggest news stories of the week with everything you need to know about what's happening in Oregon politics, government, campaigns, and elections. We offer analysis on Speaker Tina Kotek's likely announcement she is running for Governor, Nick Kristof's residency memo, Val Hoyle's good week, and more. We also talk redistricting and whether national Republicans will invest cash in Oregon, the saga of the Newberg School Board, Proud Boys vs. Antifa, and the ever-controversial kicker. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theoregonway.substack.com
- Aug 25, 20211h 1m
Dr. Bud Pierce: Is Oregon ready for a Republican governor? | EP 19
Dr. Bud Pierce is a familiar name in Oregon. A cancer doctor, he was the GOP nominee for Governor in 2016, losing to Governor Kate Brown by about 8 points. Six years later, with an open seat in 2022, Dr. Pierce is once again a leading contender for the GOP nomination -- and he thinks Oregon is ready to break the Republican losing streak. This interview spans Dr. Pierce's personal life, political views, and policy ideas.He shares how he has coped with the recent loss of his wife, Selma, and what advice he has for others who are grieving. Dr. Pierce also offers his perspective on masks, vaccines, and other pandemic-related policy. He has an interesting reason for opposing mask mandates (it has to do with his goal of getting more people vaccinated). We talk about the GOP brand and the impact of Donald Trump, Portland's challenges with housing and homelessness, and his view on the Governor's role in education policy and how he would measure his success. We also talk about campaign finance reform and the impact of his significant self-funding on the race. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theoregonway.substack.com
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The Bridge, a podcast hosted by Ben Bowman and Alex Titus.Our podcast explores how the nationalization of politics is reshaping Oregon’s political landscape and providing a platform for Oregon issues to garner national attention.Our thesis is that we must understand the opportunities and limitations of a political environment increasingly driven by people and events at the national level if we want to create a more unified and productive political culture in Oregon. theoregonway.substack.com
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