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In this episode, Virginia, Vik, and Chris discuss best practices for contacting your elected officials, local payroll taxes being implemented and explored in Springfield and Corvallis, service cuts our community is experiencing visible and not visible, the Salem Reporter's lawsuit against Commissioner Danielle Bethell, upcoming elections in Salem and Keizer, run off elections in West Salem, and th...

In this week's episode-which is a bonus-we just have a few questions for the world's first trillionaire. Keep in touch: Bluesky: Demobrats Instagram:VoteVirginiaStapleton Facebook: Elect Virginia Stapleton email us: electvirginiastapleton@gmail.com Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

In this very special episode, Chris and Vik interview the one and only Representative Paul Evans! We talk all about veterans, emergency management, the importance of bipartisanship work, who we think we'll see on the Democratic primary ticket in 2028, and we even hear the lore of Monmouth's finest former mayor. Virginia was bummed she couldn't join us today, but she'll be back soon! There's a surp...

In this post-primary election wrap-up, Chris, Virginia and Vik discuss all things City Council elections, controversial t-shirts, and what happens to Councilor Nordyke's seat now that she's been elected mayor. Thank you all for your support! We are excited to head into the general election season very soon! Keep in touch: Bluesky: Demobrats Instagram:VoteVirginiaStapleton Facebook: Elect Virginia...

Happy almost primary election night! We need you to turn in that ballot if you haven't yet and help us get out the vote by telling your friends and family to vote! In this pod we discuss Chris' recent surgery and recovery, all the sour candy we've been eating on the campaign trail, the most recent GOP debate, and our picks for the Salem City Council and Mayor's election! We are als...

If you need a reminder to vote, REMEMBER how we all felt the moment Trump was inaugurated for his second term. REMEMBER that we got here because we didn't reach our neighbors and earn their vote. HELP US GET OUT THE VOTE FOR VIRGINIA IN THE FINAL 10 DAYS OF THIS PRIMARY DONATE $45 FOR VIRGINIAS BIRTHDAY Virginia's remarks from the People's March at the Oregon State Capitol January 18,...

Apologies for our sound quality. The backseat in a car isn't the best place to record a podcast. GET LOUD STAY LOUD JOIN VIRGINIA'S CAMPAIGN FOR STATE SENATE ⁠⁠ VOLUNTEER WITH US (knock doors or phone bank) ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DONATE TO THE CAMPAIGN - EARLY MONEY IS SO POWERFUL ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER, GET A YARD SIGN, OR ENDORSE VIRGINIA ⁠⁠...

This week on the pod we have Director Andrea Bell of Oregon Housing and Community Services joining Virginia and Chris to talk all about housing, affordable housing, solving the homelessness crisis, and the full continuum of care in Marion Polk Counties. For those of you who love to get into the weeds, you're going to love this one! GET LOUD STAY LOUD JOIN VIRGINIA'S CAMPAIGN FOR STATE SENA...

On the pod this week, Representative David Gomberg (Oregon House District 10, Lincoln City), joins Vik and Virginia to tell us all about the time the federal government tried to set up an ICE detention facility on the Oregon Coast AND...how the community fought back and said absolutely not! We also talk about good governance, bipartisanship, the upcoming session, and kite flying! We know you'l...

Virginia, Vik, and Chris are back in the studio to catch you up on where we've been, some big wins in the legislative session for everyday Oregonians, and a little dialogue about the state of elections headed into this campaign cycle! And we've got a preview of where the show is going this Spring/Summer! GET LOUD STAY LOUD JOIN VIRGINIA'S CAMPAIGN FOR STATE SENATE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ D...

This week on the pod Virginia and Chris welcome two guests we've been waiting FOREVER to have on the pod. Speaker of the House Julie Fahey and Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Ben Bowman, join us the first week of the Legislative Short Session to talk all things transportation, federal response to ICE in our communities, delivering results for working families, driving down the cos...

On this episode, Chris Hoy and Virginia get the opportunity to interview Representative Mark Gamba (District 41- Milwaukie) all about the environment, his experience in local government, and his ideas for the short session ahead. As one of the only renters serving in the legislature, Rep Gamba brings a lived experience to his work, always keeping working families top of mind. Reach Rep Gamba Here...

Heads up: the transcript for the episode is auto generated. We know it’s spelling Keizer wrong and we’re very sorry! This week, Virginia Stapleton and Chris Hoy welcome Keizer Mayor and longtime pod listener, Cathy Clark, to the pod to talk about all things in Oregon's second youngest city. We talk art, construction, business expansion, sidewalks, and why everything is blue. Enjoy! GET LOUD STAY L...

Happy New Year, Brats! We have a very big year ahead! Listen to what we'll be up to in this episode. We hope you'll join us on for a fun and festive 2026! Comment your goals for 2026!!!! RSVP for Jan 17 Woodburn Town Hall Here GET LOUD STAY LOUD JOIN VIRGINIA'S CAMPAIGN FOR STATE SENATE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DONATE TO THE CAMPAIGN - EARLY MONEY IS SO POWERFUL ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SIGN UP T...

Cuando la gente te dice cómo son, créeles a la primera. Imagine coming face to face with ICE agents. Our guest this week did just that. Local influencer and advocate, Erika Villa joins us in the studio to give us the first hand story on the video that sent her viral online last month. Erika is a supporter of all things small business and an activist for the immigrant community here in the Willamet...

Legislative Troubadour and Healthcare Policy Expert, Representative Rob Nosse , joins us this week to explain all things healthcare in Oregon and beyond. We discuss the impacts of Trumps Big Ugly Bill, the possibility of Oregon developing a Healthcare For All system, and so much more. Learn more about Healthcare For All Oregon here. Subscribe to Rob Nosse's very interesting weekly newsletter h...

*sorry the sound is so quiet at the beginning. It gets better* Live from yet another weekend protest, we are calling on our community to give public comment at Salem City Council Monday Night at 6 PM. The Council will be entertaining a motion to reaffirm our status as a sanctuary city, but honestly, WE NEED MORE. Our community needs more. Here are our ideas: 1. Suspend FLOCK camera surveillance pr...

This week on the pod we have Salem's own Carlee Wright, creator of Press Play Salem (the magazine), the city’s go-to guide for arts, entertainment, and culture, where storytelling meets community and curiosity fuels discovery. We discuss all things Salem culture, arts, politics, roller derby, and the hopes we have for the Salem ahead of us. McKay Holiday Market Vendor Info Info on donating to...

Hopefully this is the last time we have to talk about this (fingers crossed). In this episode, Brian Hines, an avid writer and community member who filed the official ethics complaint against Mayor Julie Hoy with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission, joins us to discuss his take aways from this six month process. Brian truly exhibited some hero behavior in his efforts to hold the mayor accounta...

In case you missed it! Heads up--transcript might be auto detect her language perfectly. JOIN VIRGINIA'S CAMPAIGN FOR STATE SENATE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DONATE TO THE CAMPAIGN - EARLY MONEY IS SO POWERFUL ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER, GET A YARD SIGN, OR ENDORSE VIRGINIA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ VISIT THE CAMPAIGN WEBSITE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok: VirginiaStapleton Bluesky: Demobrats Instagram: VoteVirginiaS...

Just a little yapping about the issues with guests at Virginia's kick off party for State Senate District 11 this last Friday night. Special shoutout to the more than 100 people who attended! JOIN VIRGINIA'S CAMPAIGN FOR STATE SENATE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DONATE TO THE CAMPAIGN - EARLY MONEY IS SO POWERFUL ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER, GET A YARD SIGN, OR ENDORSE VIRGINIA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ VIS...

In this extended bonus we cover last weeks very long City Council meeting as well as a deep dive into the laws around enforcing camping on Oregon's public properties. Our mayor has a long history of speaking ill of the unhoused (see City Council public comments over the last few years) and we are not surprised she has now made herself a chief petitioner on a prospective ballot measure filed la...

Felix from CouplaGoofs and Holly from Salem Soup Squad join us to share about their work and their new combined endeavor, Circular Salem. Mutual aid might just be the thing that gets us through the next three years. For more info on their work: Circular Salem Library of Things + Kids Clothing Exchange https://circularsalem.myturn.com/library/inventory/browse J.B. MacKinnon | The Day the World Stop...

In this much anticipated interview, Representative Cyrus Javadi (HD 32 - Tillamook & Clatsop Counties) joins Vik and Virginia on the pod to share all about his journey home to the Democratic Party. We talk healthcare, taxes, climate change, abortion, free speech, Taylor Swift, reality television, RINOs, and the future of the Republican Party now and post-Trump. If you want to learn more about...

JOIN VIRGINIA'S CAMPAIGN FOR STATE SENATE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DONATE TO THE CAMPAIGN - EARLY MONEY IS SO POWERFUL ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER, GET A YARD SIGN, OR ENDORSE VIRGINIA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ VISIT THE CAMPAIGN WEBSITE ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok: VirginiaStapleton Bluesky: Demobrats Instagram: VoteVirginiaStapleton Facebook: Elect Virginia Stapleton email us: electvirginiastapleton@gmail.com Be sure to subscribe so yo...