The City Club of Eugene Podcast

Lane Transit District's CEO Jameson Auten updated City Club of Eugene attendees on the agency's current and future work to "connect community." You may watch the entire program, including slides, on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 6:50). This program was recorded on April 25, 2025.  

Two seats on the 4J School Board are contested in May's election, and City Club of Eugene asked Rebecca Hansen-White of KLCC to interview them. The candidates are Danny McDiarmid and Ericka Thessen (Position 2; Alan Madden declined to participate); and Donald Easton and Judy Newman (Position 3). Position 6's candidate is Maya Rabasa, an incumbent board member, who is running unopposed. All 4J vote...

What's new in cancer research and early detection and prevention? Local experts tell City Club of Eugene attendees about scientific breakthroughs and primary/secondary prevention. The speakers are Bill Cresko, Center for Biomedical Data Science and Lorry Lokey Chair/Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Oregon; and Dr. Audrey Garrett, gynecologic oncologist at Willamette Valley Cancer I...

Jos van Veldhoven, one of the @OregonBachFestival's artistic partners, spoke at City Club of Eugene about all things Bach: his works, his influence on contemporary conducting, and the importance of performing arts. You may watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at :12). This program was recorded on April 4, 2025.                  

Whatever you think of Oregon's journalism and journalists, it was wilder in the old days - and Bill Sullivan proves it in this City Club of Eugene program, "The History of Oregon Journalism." Be sure to listen to his comparison of the lack of journalism literacy to the digestion of food! You may watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at :08). Unfortunately, the Q...

In her third year of serving Lane Community College, President Stephanie Bulger, PhD, updated City Club of Eugene on leading the @LaneTitans. You may also watch the entire program, including slides, on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 8:57). This program was recorded on March 21, 2025.

#Immigrants are facing new challenges, including @ICE raids and possible loss of #birthright citizenship. Hear from experts on these issues: immigration lawyer Rachel Hecht, @UOregon law professor Joel Sati, and Kuitlahuak Lopez Rojas, a @calclane liaison to immigrants. You may also watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 5:05). This program was recorded on Mar...

In this podcast episode, City Club's speaker, Dr. Johnny Lake, talks about DEI or, as he says, "Difference, Equity and Inclusion." What are the reasons for hostility toward DEI? Are there shared solutions that respect and serve all of our communities? You may also watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 3:30). This program was recorded on March 7, 2025.

Is digital the future for journalism? City Club talked to three local media outlets about their visions for their online presence. Speakers included Ken Doctor, publisher of the coming Lookout Eugene-Springfield, which will be all-digital; and Chris Lehman, news director at KLCC-FM and Camilla Mortensen, editor of Eugene Weekly, both of which have robust websites and newsletters. You may also watc...

Two new behavioral health facilities are planned for Lane County. PeaceHealth and Lane County are developing Timber Springs Behavioral Health Hospital and the County is teaming with Connections Health Solutions to create the Lane Crisis Stabilization Center. Both are slated to open in 2028. Learn more from Alicia Beymer, PeaceHealth's chief administrative officer, and Eve Gray, Lane County Health...

Support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities has led to community-based progams that support people where they choose to live. This program features two such programs, Reality Kitchen and RISE Services. Speakers include Jim Evangelista, co-founder and executive director of Reality Kitchen; Krista Smith, executive director of RISE Services in Oregon; and program participants....

Who will be the future leaders of Indigenous peoples? What is being done now to prepare them for those roles? City Club of Eugene attendees at the University of Oregon's Many Nations Longhouse heard from students and staff about how collaborations with tribes in Oregon and beyond are preparing them for the future. Speakers include students Te’e Philips Brown and Christina Thomas as well as Univers...

What are the goals of lawmakers for the 2025 Oregon Legislature? City Club of Eugene heard from Rep. Julie Fahey (D) and Rep. Lucetta Elmer on the issues, potential sticking points for agreement, and shared goals for this session. You may also watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 1:20). This program was recorded on Jan. 24, 2025.

Water, water everywhere...we hope. Eugene Water and Electric Board and the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission are doing more than hoping; they are working to ensure a resilient and sustainable domestic water supply, even in emergencies, and to recover wastewater resources, such as recycling the water. Learn about their work in this City Club of Eugene podcast episode! City Club of Eugen...

What techniques are available to help students and adults stabilize and improve their mental health? Attune Ed, a program developed by Oregon Mind Body Institute, is teaching helpful ways to boost mental health. City Club of Eugene's speakers include Lori Allen, PhD, executive director of Oregon Mind Body Institute; Daniel Gallo, MAT, educator; Ryan Kruse, Lane ESD Career Academy; and Maureen Linn...

What present would you give to the City of Eugene? Thirteen people give their gifts in this City Club of Eugene podcast episode! Speakers include Talicia Brown, Black Cultural Initiative; Chris and Kathy Calise, Eugene Foodies; Charlie Conrad, retiring state legislator; Kevin Cronin, Housing Oregon; Larissa Ennis; Glorious Gastropause and Holly GoSlugly, former SLUG Queens, Kris McAlister, Carry I...

After eight years as Eugene's mayor, Lucy Vinis is stepping down. City Club of Eugene invited her to reflect on her tenure as well as answer attendees' questions. Listen to her perspectives in this podcast episode. You may also watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 7:13). This program was recorded on Dec 6, 2024.

About 16% of the residents of Lane County live in households with incomes at or below the poverty level. The proportion is higher in the urban areas. This poverty makes food insecurity a real threat. What are some of the local responses to this reality? Speakers at this City Club of Eugene program include Meredith Branch, Student and Family Resource Coordinator at Springfield High School; Carrie C...

What's the impact of the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on homeless camping? In this City Club of Eugene podcast episode, learn about the case, the consequences of the decision and the experiences of those working with unhoused people. Our speakers include Heather Marek, senior attorney at Oregon Law Center; R. Everett Meadows, co-host and co-founder, Oregon Reporter Podcast; and Renee Yandel, e...

Technology is big business in Eugene's economy. In this City Club of Eugene podcast episode, four speakers address how they utilize high tech in the Silicon Shire, whether creating games or supporting manufacturing, as well as the big picture for our region. The speakers include Hogon Mulgrave, owner and president of WRICO Generators; Skip Newberry, president and CEO of Technology Association of O...

Which Lane County sheriff was known to be kind but was killed while trying to capture a fugitive? How did Oregon's first female mayor take the job away from her husband? Learn more about the ghosts of Oregon's past in this City Club of Eugene podcast episode with history writer Jennifer Chambers. You may also watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 3:17). This...

Should Oregon adopt ranked choice voting for some of its elections? Learn more about Measure 117 so you're ready to vote! The speakers in this podcast episode are Melanie Billings-Yun, Portland League of Women Voters Ranked Choice Voting Committee; and State Rep. Edwin Diehl. You may also watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 18:30). This program was recorded...

With ballots in the mail, now is the time to listen to the four candidates for Congressional District 4. Here's City Club of Eugene's Oct. 11 program featuring Dan Bahlen, Monique DeSpain, Justin Filip and incumbent Val Hoyle. The program was moderated by KLCC's Rebecca Hansen-White. You may also watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel.

Should Oregonians vote to institute a rebate of $1,600 per resident, funded by a 3% corporate income tax on business sales of more than $25 million? KLCC's Rachael McDonald moderates a Q&A in this City Club of Eugene podcast episode. The speakers are Antonio Gisbert, chief petitioner for Measure 118; and Angela Wilhelms, chair of Defeat the Costly Tax on Sales Coalition. You may also watch the...

In November, voters will select either Will Lathrop or Dan Rayfield as Oregon's next attorney general. Hear their positions and ideas when Michael Dunne from KLCC-FM asks them questions in this City Club of Eugene podcast episode. You may also watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 3:25). This program was recorded on Sept. 27, 2024.