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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...

Bryan and Reagan are joined by Luke Harkins, the high-powered chief of staff for Rep. David Gomberg (D-Otis). The guys discuss how Oregon got several bipartisan infrastructure packages and the shared experience of staff in the legislature. Bryan’s mustache: 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. Vikki Breese Iverson to discuss the special session on wildfire funding, legislative days, and the lack of Christmas decorations at the Capitol. Bryan and Reagan create the ultimate roster of committees for the 2025 legislative session. * Oregon Department of Forestry Asks Treasury for $60 Million Loan * State Treasury Rejects Oregon Department of Forestry’s Req...

Co-Founder of 2 Towns Ciderhouse Aaron Sarnoff-Wood joins the podcast to provide the fascinating backstory on the HB 3610 Task Force on Alcohol Pricing and Addiction Services. * HB3296 2021 Regular Session - Oregon Legislative Information System * HB3312 2023 Regular Session - Oregon Legislative Information System * Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission : HB 3610 Task Force on Alcohol Pricing and...

Bryan and Reagan discuss a late change in results for HD 22, the implications of the superminority (yes it’s one word) for Republicans, Lori Chavez-DeRemer being rumored for Labor Secretary under President Trump, Biden Administration approval of an off reservation casino in Oregon, the most forgettable legislators, and new legislative leadership. This is a public episode. If you would like to disc...

Note: This episode was recorded before the updated results in HD 22. More on that in a later episode. Bryan and Reagan go a little bit (but not too much) deeper on election results. What does this mean for the future of Oregon Republicans? A big night for Republicans nationally, but not in Oregon - OPB This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...

Bryan and Reagan break down the first batch of results from election night 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

Pollster John Horvick from DHM Research returns to the podcast. Bryan, Reagan, and John discuss the all important ballot return numbers and speculate on why ballots are coming in more slowly from Multnomah and Clackamas counties. * John Horvick on Twitter * Voters Slow to Return Ballots * Clackamas County ‘catching up’ on scanning ballots this week * Oregon’s universal basic income measure headed...

Will Lathrop, Republican candidate for Attorney General, joins the podcast to chat about his campaign. * Will Lathrop for Attorney General 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

Hardworking author Jason Dudash joins the program to discuss his best selling book. * The Achievements of Kamala Harris * Republicans float a quiet conspiracy theory that Biden won't be on the ballot 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

Tracy Cramer, State Representative for House District 22, joins the podcast to discuss her campaign. * Tracy Cramer * Oregon House of Representatives District 22 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

John Masterman, Republican candidate for Oregon House District 48, joins the podcast to discuss his campaign. * John Masterman * Oregon House of Representatives District 48 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

Mark McMullen joins the podcast to talk about his time as the longest-tenured Chief Economist for the State of Oregon (where he served four governors). Mark talks about both the Oregon economy and the broader national economy. Then Mark gives some insight into what he is doing as Vice President of Policy & Research at the Common Sense Institute . This is a public episode. If you would like to disc...

Ashley joins Bryan and Reagan to break down the headlines of buffoonery. The buffoons include the Secretary of State and her office, ODOT, DMV, and the ranked elections in Portland. The crew discusses the issues with Rule 27 and the allegations against Janelle Bynum. Reagan makes a prediction about control of the White House and Congress. * Scoop: Senate GOP privately predicts 52-seat majority * '...

Bryan and Reagan break down the Oregon House races that will make the difference between greater balance and a Democrat supermajority. * CNanalysis model on Oregon Legislative elections * Sen. Gelser tweet * Nick Walden Poublon’s weird tweet 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