Crosstabs

In Oregon, there is one Podcast that will break the 4th wall. Reagan Knopp and Bryan Iverson, both staffers, insiders, campaigners, behind the sceners, and all things Republican politics break down the latest in Oregon politics. * See which groups spent the most money lobbying in Oregon this legislative session, setting a 10-year record * Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will slash $15 billion in fede...

Dave and Sam of the Oregon Property Owner’s Association join Reagan to discuss Oregon land use law, how recent wildfire laws affected land owners, and closed with a controversial rulemaking on farm stands. * Spider-Man pointing meme * Oregon Property Owner’s Association website * OPOA on Twitter/X * Oregon Land Use 101 * Oregon Department of Forestry | Senate Bill 762 * Victory for Property Owners...

DHM Research Senior Vice President John Horvick is very well known in the research world in Oregon, his public opinion work is used by companies, cities, counties and the state for many reasons. We discuss many things during the episode relevant to Oregon politics, especially the amazing top issue that is dominating every Oregonians thoughts. https://www.dhmresearch.com/insights/ This is a public...

We break down all 60 house races really quick on rumors and thoughts with the candidate tracker . Senator Bonham or Chris Dudley running for Governor? Rumors abound, but no one is running for US Senate against Merkely. Governor Kotek announces special session for the end of August. Will the Capitol even be open? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or...

Representative Jeff Helfrich joins us on the podcast to talk all things long session, campaigns, transportation package failures, and more. Reagan is teaching our youth at vacation bible camp this week, so just Rep. Helfrich and Bryan Iverson discuss many topics. Catch Jeff Helfrich on his website , X and his Podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribe...

Nigel Jaquiss joins the pod to discuss the past, present, and future of journalism, as well as his new venture, the Oregon Journalism Project. * Oregon Journalism Project * After the Inferno * Are Oregon’s Top Democrats More Interested in Housing the Poor or Helping Their Campaign Donors? * Oregon GOP Chairman Resigns After Oregon Journalism Project Report About His Past * Nigel Jaquiss on The Ore...

Governor reacts to the transportation problem by exploding a crisis of losing a few government jobs, now she wants a special session. * No money in BBB for I-5/Rose Quarter https://www.opb.org/article/2025/07/08/big-beautiful-bill-interstate-5-rose-quarter-oregon-transportation-portland/ * We do get a bridge east of Portland for Republicans https://www.opb.org/article/2025/07/08/oregon-matches-was...

Coos Bay just received a historic $100m plus investment from the state of Oregon this session, why? Listen and you know why! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crosstabs.studio

Reagan and Bryan cover the waining hours of the 2025 Legislative Session. * Oregon Gov. Kotek slams ‘disappointing’ legislative inaction on road funding This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crosstabs.studio

Top 5 things that have happened the last 2 days in session with Rep. Emily McIntire, Rep. Vikki Breese Iverson and former Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp. * Transportation just won’t die, but the chairs have sure shifted. Change in people. SBD v. Gorsek , and turns out Oregonians don’t care about paying for more roads when they think they are fine. * Wildfire funding is happening and the maps a...

Correction on pulling the sanctuary bill to the House Floor - https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/houserepublicans/Documents/RELEASE_House%20Republicans%20Force%20Vote%20on%20Sanctuary%20State%20Law.pdf Crying in the legislature ? really? Israel and Iran are bombing. USA ready to go? 3962 - TLT one tax bill down - Passes with 31 votes in the House. Travel Oregon - dumps again, makes you want to vote...

Reagan and Bryan breakdown the happenings in the Capitol this past week including touching on the national President Trump news. In our effort to figure out how to land the plane, we learn it is the Unions in Oregon in control of the plane in Salem. '“No Kings” discussion, Trump says he is not . Unions are in control of the session, hence passing of SB 916 TLT (Transient Lodging Tax) discussion ha...

Dave Hunnicutt is President of Oregon Property Owners Association . OPOA is active in the legislature and courts to protect Oregon property owners, urban and rural, from excessive state and federal regulations that limit Oregonians’ rights to own and use private property. Dave has been at the forefront of nearly every one of these battles. For nearly 25 years, Dave has represented Oregon property...

Virgil Osborne was born and raised in Douglas County. He is not your typical Republican from Douglas County, that is for sure. This soft spoken giant of a man, gets policy as well as the dynamics of state politics. Reagan and Bryan had a good time discussing many topics over the hour. You can catch Rep. Virgil Osborne on his podcast, On the Virg with Virgil Osborne. This is a public episode. If yo...

* President Trump on Labor Secretary Lori Chavez DeRemer * Senate Health Care meeting on federal cuts * Opinion: We do not need any more nonprofits * Reagan’s tweet about Sine Die * Republicans force vote to repeal flawed wildfire maps — Oregon Catalyst Bryan and Reagan discuss Trump’s effect on Oregon and what’s left to do in the legislative session including education, wildfire maps, and more. T...

As we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to our freedom in America, take a moment to thank those who serve today. America is the greatest country ever created in the History of the World. America is the shinning beacon on the hill. * Grand old podcast - https://www.opb.org/article/2025/05/22/grand-old-podcasts-republican-legislators-have-a-new-strategy-for-getting-their-message-out/ *...

Nigel Jaquiss joins the pod to discuss the past, present, and future of journalism, as well as his new venture, the Oregon Journalism Project. * Oregon Journalism Project * After the Inferno * Are Oregon’s Top Democrats More Interested in Housing the Poor or Helping Their Campaign Donors? * Oregon GOP Chairman Resigns After Oregon Journalism Project Report About His Past * Nigel Jaquiss on The Ore...

Diving into the issues, means you need to understand the politics of the Legislature. ⁃ Courtney Neron appointed to Senate - Candidate tracker in full effect for 2026 - Prevailing wage and Unions controlling Democrats happening all the time in Salem. You decide? Will it effect the BOLI Commissioner race . * Senate seats, governor race, BOLI race and more Can we land the plane at the end of session...

Bryan and Reagan discuss golf, irrelevant Florida Democrats, Arizona Republican victories, and lessons Oregon Republicans can learn from each. Then they get into Republican messaging on Housing, then a lighting round. * Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen * ‘The Democratic Party in Florida is dead’: Top Florida Senate Dem leaves party * 2025 State of the Economy - Senate Labor and Business *...

Learn more about Colm Willis at https://colmwillis.com/ Bryan gets quoted numerous times OregonLive Who is going to run for US Senate in Oregon? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crosstabs.studio

Former Senator Tim Knopp rejoins the podcast to discuss bill limits in the Oregon Legislature. Bryan and Reagan ask him about his bill on limits in 2001 when the introduction of legislation was similarly out of control. They also discuss the history of term limits in Oregon as Knopp shares why he support U.S. Term limits. * HB 4000 (2001) * Avalanche of bills: Oregon lawmakers file record number,...

Ben Schimmoller joins Bryan and Reagan on the pod. Ben is Policy Director for Rep. Anna Scharf and previously worked for Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Sen. Tim Knopp. The guys discuss Zyn taxes, sin taxes, and the strategy of being in the superminority. Reagan plays his hit (AI generated) song about the legislature. * Dancing on the Senate Floor * SB 702 — Flavored Tobacco Ban * Housing an...

Former Co-Speaker of the House, State Senator, and Coos Bay Port Commissioner Arnie Roblan joins the podcast. State Senator Dick Anderson returns. Roblan discusses the 2011 session that was split 30 Democrats and 30 Republicans, and other points of interest in his political career. Then Roblan and Anderson discuss a key project in the Port of Coos Bay. This is a public episode. If you would like t...

Bryan and Reagan discuss recent guests on Crosstabs, the politics of gun bills, House floor drama, legislative deadlines, and more. * Ways & Means w/ Rep. Greg Smith * Fireside Chat w/ Commissioner West * HCR 15 - Establishing deadlines for the completion of legislative measures for the 2025 regular session of the Eighty-third Legislative Assembly * Arizona bill markup * How Does Arizona's Legisla...

State Representative Greg Smith joins the podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crosstabs.studio