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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

Clackamas County Commissioner Ben West joins Bryan and Reagan to discuss housing, the resignation of Commissioner Melissa Fireside, tolling, and why Clackamas County chooses to not be Portland weird. * PNW Housing Action * Clackamas County Commissioner Melissa Fireside resigns after theft indictment This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

Bryan and Reagan join James Ball and Nick Prelosky of The Rational Republican podcast to discuss the Oregon Republican Party leadership elections, podcast life, and more! 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

Bryan and Reagan are joined by Rep. Cyrus Javadi to discuss coastal issues, health care, and housing. Reagan joined from his car. That’s why there aren’t any show notes. He is sorry about that. 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

Bryan and Reagan discuss a major shake up in the ORP Chair race, Lori Chavez DeRemer’s confirmation hearings, the brand new Candidate Tracker, Senator Golden’s regret on wildfire maps, and late breaking news about another Oregon government official moonlighting. * Justin Hwang dropping out of ORP chair race * Crosstabs Candidate Tracker * Ben Edtl tweet * Town Hall Oregon interviews for ORP chair...

The Capitol is closed for inclement weather (due to executive order). Bryan and Reagan discuss a wide array of topics on this snowy day across Oregon. * Reagan saves lives with executive order * Department of State Lands Inventory System * Rep. Mannix Home Start Act * Oregon last in education * Mississippi highest ever ranking on education (30th) * How Rhode Island Reduced Chronic Absenteeism * Re...

Bryan and Reagan discuss Bryan’s appearance at the Portland City Club (you should listen to that too), Congresswoman Hoyle leaving DOGE Caucus, how Oregon should approach federal cuts, Oregon House Republican press conference, and the rudderless ship that is the Oregon Legislature. Finally, Reagan is driven from the capitol by a fire drill. * Capitol gossip column: or.lady.whistledown@tutamail.com...

Reagan returns to the podcast. Bryan and Reagan riff on a dumb Oregon law, President Trump’s new executive orders, his cabinet (so far), Laken Riley Act, paywalls, and predictions. * Jason Atkinson’s photo on Wikipedia * Portland politician skewers Oregon Democrat Janelle Bynum over Laken Riley Act vote * Kotek’s Gift to Trade Unions Contradicts Her Own Agency’s Analysis This is a public episode....

What was it like in DC during the Presidential Swearing in? Rally talk, political balls, and more inauguration discussion with Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell. We also had a robust conversation about drugs, mental health and behavioral health in Oregon. Everything from state policy down to the local county level. This is a must listen if you are in this field or working towards solving...

Senator Bruce Starr joins the podcast. Bruce, Bryan, and Reagan discuss transportation, Starr’s political history, and the fringe environmental movement. * Oregon construction groups blast union labor rule * Collapse Scenario - Possible Oregon Future by 1000 Friends of Oregon This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit w...

Congresswoman Val Hoyle joins Bryan and Reagan to discuss the DOGE caucus, transportation, and other anecdotes about Oregon politics. * Portland School Board policy on ICE * Hoyle to join Department of Government Efficiency Caucus 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

Bryan and Reagan discuss committee assignments for Oregon Senate and House, the upcoming HD 34 appointment, and the battle to be Oregon Republican Party Chair. Then we crown “Politician of the Year” and “Best Run Campaign”. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Crosstabs! * Senate Committee Assignments * House Committee Assignments * HD 34 replacement news * Sarah Fisher Beachy * Resume * Websit...