Spent the Rent Podcast

Can local solutions fix big community challenges? Today on Spent the Rent , host Patty Rose chats with Eugene City Councilor Randy Groves to talk about the "Common Ground" Safe and Clean Program downtown.

🗳️ FULL EPISODE 262 IS LIVE: The Springfield Yard Sign Controversy We’re cutting through the noise and breaking down the Springfield City Council Ward 4 yard sign controversy. When local nonpartisan races start mirroring ugly national political mudslinging with manufactured scandals and misrepresented facts right after ballots drop, our community deserves the truth. Joined by community leader Joha...

What does it take to step up and fight for real, boots-on-the-ground change in a coastal community? From his roots in wildland firefighting and disaster recovery to his vision for Astoria's future, we are sitting down with mayoral candidate Sean Davis to talk local civics, infrastructure, and cutting through the national noise. More episodes @ strpod.com

In a culture obsessed with viral headlines where allegations instantly become convictions, the truth often gets lost in the noise—and when false stories destroy an innocent person's life, it ultimately hurts real victims who need to be heard and taken seriously. For local Eugene-Springfield resident Mark Molina , that rush to judgment meant facing three severe Measure 11 charges before being c...

Ep259 @ strpod.com Guest: Sasha Violet Van Horn Host: Patty Rose  Cascades Community Placement Services, 501(c)(3) Learn more and save a life: https://orccps.org/ CCPS’ upcoming fundraiser is… Dark Beats for Dark Times III Saturday, October 3rd  WOW Hall, doors @8pm, show 9p-1a $25 Entry (fees included) https://wowhall.org/event/dark-beats-for-dark-times-iii/

Episode 258 of the Spent the Rent Podcast is live! I am your host Patty Rose, and my guest is local independent filmmaker Rob Weaver. We are diving into his brand-new short film, talking about the local Eugene indie scene, working with collaborative circles like the crew behind We Need Rent Money , and how to pull off a production when everyone is balancing a regular 9-to-5. Tickets and info are a...

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