Spent the Rent Podcast

Leaked audio from Former Eugene Police Officer Martin Siller had the community outraged. Guest Blair Hickok joins to discuss what demands the activists have for the city and for the Police Departmnent Community Resources Neighborhood anarchists neighborho odanarchists.org/⁠ Black Cultural Initiative ⁠blackculturalfestival.com/⁠ La Plaza Communidad plazacomunidad.org/

Justin Filip joins the podcast to discuss the Midterm Election results for Lane County, Oregon. Justin Filip is the Pacific Green Party nominee for Congress in Oreon's 4th district.

Recorded LIVE @ at the Monroe Festival in Monroe, Oregon Guests Mayor Dan Sheets and Planning Commissioner Nichole Allin join the podcast to discuss small town city government in Monroe. Oregon.

Recorded LIVE @ the Monroe Festival in Monore, Oregon Guest Gabe Shepherd is a Benton County Comissioner and is the youngest County Comissioner in the state of Oregon at 29 years young.

Guest is congressional candidate Melissa Bird, who is running to represent Oregon’s 4th District is available now on all streaming platforms and @ strpod.com This seat was held for 36 years by Peter DeFazio before being passed to current incumbent Val Hoyle in 2022. Now, Bird is stepping forward with a platform rooted in social work, Indigenous identity, and advocacy for working-class communities....

In this episode Patty Rose is joined by Eric Dziura, a candidate for EWEB board of Commissioners. Dziura is a veteren, working as a fighter pilot amoung other things. He has also spent a good ammount of time working in education and as a mechanical engineer. Check out more about his campain @ eric4eweb.com for more episodes go to strpod.com

On this episode, we sit down with Thomas Hiura, who is running for West Lane County Commissioner, District 1 . Known throughout the community for his strong relationships, thoughtful leadership style, and ability to bring people together, Thomas has built a reputation as someone who listens first and leads with intention. We dive into his political journey—what got him involved in public service,...

Ky Fireside Interview | State Representative District 7 (Springfield) | Episode 251 In this episode, we sit down with Ky, who is running for State Representative in Oregon’s District 7, representing Springfield. We talk about why they’re running, what they’re hearing from people in the community, and how they plan to take on the biggest challenges facing working families today. From affordability...

Kori Rodley is a City Councilor running for State Representative in Oregon to represent Springfield at the State Level.

Patric Miller ( ShopLocal541.com ) joins the podcast with host Patty Rose for the 9th installment of Two Pats in a Pod.

In this episode, we sit down with Sean VanGordon , current Mayor of Springfield, Oregon, who is now running for Lane County Commissioner . We dig into why he’s making the move from city to county leadership , what most people misunderstand about the limits of a mayor’s power , and why county commissioners play a critical role in disaster response, infrastructure, and regional decision-making . We...

Eugene rapper, KI Design, gets his haircut at StutzCutz Barbershop and talks about new music, being forced to use social for promotion, and why comedy sucks now, among other things

In Episode 246, Patty Rose sits down with Eugene artist and activist Plaedo for an open, free-flowing conversation about creativity and more all while he gets a fresh cut at StutzCutz Barbershop in Eugene, Oregon Listen, subscribe, and support the show at strpod.com

In this episode of Spent the Rent Podcast , host Patty Rose sits down with Brandon Ferguson , a teacher at Springfield High School and member of the Springfield Education Association’s Community Engagement & Bargaining Team . Brandon joins the show as himself — not officially representing Springfield Public Schools — to offer a grounded and passionate perspective on what it’s really like to be...

Spent the Rent Podcast – Episode 244 Guest: Dana Petersen-Crabb, ShelterCare Date: Sunday, September 28th This week, Patty Rose sits down with Dana Petersen-Crabb from ShelterCare , a Lane County nonprofit providing housing, medical respite, and behavioral health services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Topics covered: ShelterCare’s Medical Respite program becoming the firs...

Joined by Eugene Mayor Kaarin Knudson for a deep conversation about where our city is headed. From housing goals and public safety to the city budget, transportation, and the shifting media landscape in Lane County, we cover the issues shaping Eugene’s future. Topics include: Reflections from her Sept 5 City Club of Eugene talk at the WOW Hall Housing challenges and Eugene’s 5-year goal of 1,000 n...

Blair Hickok returns to Spent the Rent Podcast. A close friend, redemption story, and community organizer, Blair shares what it takes to stay focused through hard times, the stigma of struggling, and why advice isn’t always what people need. We also touch on AI job searches, online privacy, back-to-school energy in Lane County, and the national politics shaping local life. I share an update on my...

Patty Rose sits down with his friend Rebekah for a candid conversation about mental health in Lane County. They talk about access to care, the impact of Oregon’s Measure 110 changes, and the controversy around the proposed stabilization center in Springfield. Along the way, Patty shares a personal update about living with CSR and the challenges of being out of work, with a link to support through...

Kayla Reynolds (Ledford) joins the podcast to discuss her brother, Kyle , losing his life to an “accidental” gunshot wound and the aftermath that affected the Cottage Grove community in many ways..   RIP Kyle Ledford 1993-2016

Kaz Zaidi is a lobbyist in Salem, Oregon in the area of housing and devopent and is a former University of Oregon graduate student. Hosted By Patty Rose episodes @ strpod.com

Host Patty Rose talks to his friend Sammy about punk rock Sammy Warm Hands take92.com Spent the Rent Podcast strpod.com

Host Patty Rose talks to LTD Board memer Pete Knox

Patric Miller returns for Volume 8 of 2 Pats in a Pod . As always, we’re cutting through the noise and digging into what’s really happening here in Lane County. From the Trump administration’s comeback to local pushback and federal overreach, we’re asking how all this is hitting regular folks in real time. We’re not policy wonks—we’re observers with lived experience, deep roots, and unfiltered tak...

Ericka Thessen is running to keep her seat on the 4J School Board. Appointed in 2023, she brings years of experience as a physical therapist, a mother of three, and a longtime volunteer in 4J schools. She’s served on site councils at McCornack, Kennedy, and Churchill, and was on the 4J Budget Committee from 2021 to 2023. She’s focused on equity, student mental health, and making sure families and...

Patty Rose sits down with Heather Quaas-Annsa, the appointed Vice Chair of the Springfield School Board and current candidate for Position 2 in Springfield, Oregon. Heather shares her personal story, what she’s learned since joining the board in 2024, and her vision for the future of Springfield’s schools. We talk about what it means to lead with lived experience, how to support students and staff...