Oregon On The Record

Robin Mayall, who works at the City of Eugene is an endurance athlete who recently attempted one of the marque distance challenges in the world - attempting to swim the icy waters of the English Channel. She tells Oregon On The Record her story.

A recent report shows that big convenience store chains are systematically overcharging customers even though listed prices prove discrepancies. David Friedman, law professor at Willamette University explains why and how its happening.

Jen Baires of OPB provides an update on an investigation into a current deputy at the Deschutes County Sheriff's office for lying. He's also a candidate for the job.

Oregon has a very specific pod of grey whales that stays off our coast year-round due to a normally stable food source. But as OSU Professor Leigh Torres explains, climate change is reducing that food source and negatively impacting the whales.

Data centers are water and electricity hogs, and a new study provides details on what it costs Oregon to continue to seek them out. OPB's Kyra Buckley joins the show to explain.

Behavioral scientist Gleb Tsipursky explains why AI rollouts fail and how leaders can ease employee fears about job loss and identity threat before adopting AI at work.

At Sand Master Park in Florence, "Dr Dune," Lon Beale and his colleague David Edge introduce the host to the relative new sport of sand surfing. We also talk with KLCC's newest reporter, Ellie Graham.

Connecting local farmers with the people most in need of food security is a critical role that the Ten Rivers Food Web nonprofit serves for Linn and Benton Counties. It's executive director, Kirsten Miller explains the mission and strategy. Also, KLCC's Nathan Wilk on a potential higher education strike in the state.

Defenders of Wildlife's Colin Reynolds explains the Trump administration's push to repeal the roadless rule and its impact on Oregon's forests, water and wildlife.

Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget president Maya MacGuineas breaks down the cost of Trump's $5,000 pledge, plus an update on Springfield's proposed behavioral health campus.

The Mazama newt can only be found in Crater Lake. But an invasive species is forcing the amphibian toward extinction. Biologists at the Oregon Zoo are trying desperately to save this native species.

Secretary of State Tobias Read runs Oregon's elections. But another man 3,000 miles away - President Trump - has him concerned about the upcoming midterms. We talk to the secretary on today's show. Then we chat with KLCC's Zac Ziegler about covering the solemn stairclimbing event at Autzen Stadium to honor first responders who perished during 9-11.

Due to national headlines, postpartum depression and psychosis are a big part of the national dialogue. We talk with Lyndsie Leech of local nonprofit WellMama about these illnesses and what families can do to cope.

While Eugene is a football town, South Eugene High School, the largest in the area, is struggling to even field a team. Jarrid Denney from the Register Guard talks about the tough road ahead for South's football team. Then, KLCC's Julia Boboc talks about her story on the continued plight of the spotted owl.

Oregon is definitely cougar country. What once was a sparse population has grown to more than 6,000. And at times, people and cougars come into contact. Oregon On The Record talks with Beth Quillian of ODFW on ways to stay safe in the wilderness and in more urban areas.

Oregon On The Record's host, goes inside - inside the Lane County Jail that is, to learn about how the institution operates and how it manages an inmate population that has a staggering amount of mental health challenges.

Oregon is one of the most secretive states in the nation when it comes to disclosure of low-income housing spends. A ProPublica reporter uncovers the details.

Oregon was the first U.S. state to launch an extended producer responsibility (EPR) law for packaging. Recycling Partnership experts explain how it works and a key court ruling.

Librarians and volunteers race to save federal public data from removal. Lynda Kellam of the Data Rescue Project explains their mission on Oregon On The Record.

Connected Lane County, Ophelia's Place and A Family for Every Child launch Eugene's Youth Hub, offering career training, mental health support and basic-needs resources for local youth.

KLCC's Oregon on the Record talks with CAMP founder Johannah Johnson-Weinberg about free veterinary care and pet retention services for unhoused pet owners across Central Oregon.

On this edition, we talk with KLCC's Zac Ziegler about his story detailing how a timber executive was able to skirt permitting requirements on her McKenzie River property. The owner, Kathleen Jones-McCann received a favorable ruling from Lane County commissioners after she donated thousands of dollars to two key commissioners, David Loveall and Ryan Seniga.

On this edition, we talk with Darren Sparks of Tipping Point and Katie Wilgus of Downtown Eugene Inc. about a new pilot program in Eugene that aims to coordinate resources to better support those living unhoused and business owners who often are impacted by people forced to live on the streets.

On this edition,. we talk with Seth Johnstone of Basic Rights Oregon to get the organization's take on the Supreme Court ruling which allows bans of transgender women playing sports. We also talk to KLCC's Kendra Schertell about her story on Raymond Brown who goes to great lengths to teach anyone about the Declaration of Independence.

On this edition, we talk with OPB's Emily Cureton Cook about her stories on water rights and usage in Central Oregon from the Deschutes River, and how some properties are encouraged to use as much water as possible, while farmers in other areas are struggling to water their thirsty crops.