The City Club of Eugene Podcast

Should Lane County voters approve revisions to the county's charter, including a redistricting proposal? Learn what you need to know to be an informed voter by listening to this City Club of Eugene podcast episode! Speakers include Stanton Long, redistricting proponent; Morgan Munro, who chaired the County's charter revision committee but spoke as an individual; Terry Parker, president of the Leag...

Half of Oregon's landmass is forest. We're the largest softwood lumber producer in America. What is timber's economic impact? What will the future hold? Speakers at this City Club of Eugene program include Henry Fields, workforce analyst and economist with the Oregon Employment Department; Courtney Griesel, Oregon Community Relations Manager, Sierra Pacific Industries; Judith Sheine, professor in...

#Voter #suppression laws. #Online disinformation. The tyranny of the #minority. In City Club of Eugene’s 9.6 program, former Rep. Peter DeFazio discussed #threats to #democracy and how minority blocs try to prevail.   Listen to this podcast episode or watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 5:18). This program was recorded on Sept. 6, 2024.  

Parkinson's Disease used to be called the "shaking palsy." As it becomes more prevalent, it could be called the "Parkinson's pandemic." City Club of Eugene's July 26, 2024 program is full of information about this neurological disease. Speakers include Lori Havas, Oregon Parkinson's Warriors Foundation; Libby Kinnard, Parkinson's Resources of Oregon; and Michelle Gladieux, PT, Neuro Wellness Physi...

The Eugene area is experiencing corporate healthcare because PeaceHealth shuttered its Eugene hospital and Oregon Medical Group was purchased by Optum/United Healthcare. What healthcare model would be sustainable for patients and medical professionals? What alternatives are available for the current situation? What is the state of healthcare in Oregon, and how does the state legislature plan to re...

If you feel safe - or unsafe - in downtown Eugene, is that perception or reality? City Club of Eugene asked three downtown experts to weigh in. Speakers include Ray Brown, Eugene Police Department's downtown incident commander; John Fisher, downtown resident; and Katie Wilgus, executive director of Downtown Eugene Inc. Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 4:...

Oregon Medical Group, a Eugene physician-owned healthcare provider, was purchased by Optum, a subsidiary of United Health Care. How has the corporatization of health care impact patients and providers, and what does the change symbolize about health care in Oregon? Speakers include Dr. Antonio Germann, board member, Oregon Health Policy Board and medical director, pediatric clinic; Dr. Mark Litchm...

In this episode, City Club of Eugene looks at the intersection of learning construction trades and lifting people out of homelessness. Constructing a Brighter Future teaches construction techniques to high school students by having them build housing. The program is provided by state and federal funding, and the results are heartwarming as well as immediately useful. Speakers include Wheylin Nieha...

The City of Eugene has prioritized creating a "culture of belonging" as one of its strategic goals. What does that mean, and how do we get there? Listen to Fabio Andrade, Josh Bates, Jensina Hawkin, and Mayor Lucy Vinis explain what's behind the goal and how it will be implemented. Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel. This program was recorded on June 7, 2024.

Every year, City Club of Eugene honors people who "stick their necks out for the good of the community." The 2024 honorees are Margaret Hallock, Brittany Quick-Warner and Nadia Telsey. The Order of the Turtle category recognizes Evelyn Anderton, Charmaine Coleman, Priscilla Gould, Ada Lee and Carleen Reilly. Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel. This program was record...

15th Night, a local nonprofit, is addressing the crisis of youth homelessness. Learn more in this City Club of Eugene podcast episode. Speakers include Mike Ingman, principal at Sheldon High School; Trista Neuman, 15th Night program coordinator; and Megan Schultz, 15th Night community coordinator. Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel, including video of a youth speakin...

Willamette Valley residents are justifiably proud of our wine industry. In this City Club of Eugene program, learn more about the area's viticulture and the resulting economic impact. Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (first 6 minutes are audio-only). This program was recorded on May 10, 2024.

Incumbent @lanecountygov County Commissioners and their challengers answered questions from a @KLCCOregon moderator at a City Club of Eugene program. It is possible that the winners of the primary election will receive more than 50% of the votes, and the contest will be decided in May. Hear the Q&A in this @city_eugene podcast episode. Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube...

One of the candidates to become Lane County District Attorney, Christopher Parosa, answered questions from KLCC's Michael Dunne. The other candidate, James Cleavenger, was unable to participate. Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at :15). This program was recorded on April 26, 2024.

The candidates for two area state legislative seats responded to questions at a City Club of Eugene forum. Listen to Charlie Conrad, Republican incumbent in District 12 (his opponent did not respond to invitations to participate), and Doyle Canning and Lisa Fragala, candidates in District 8. The discussion was moderated by Rebecca Hansen-White, KLCC. Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene...

One of the Republican Congressional candidates for District 4, Amy Ryan Courser, outlined her positions and legislative vision to attendees of a joint meeting of the City Club of Eugene and the City Club of Springfield. We apologize that the video recording of the program is not available. This program was recorded on April 12, 2024.

Journalists around the world and minority reporters in Oregon have been threatened while doing their work. In this City Club of Eugene program, we hear the experiences of researchers and journalists who have been endangered. We also hear about where minorities are receiving their news. Speakers include: Charlie Deitz, University of Oregon journalism instructor; Farai Gonzo, journalist and professo...

Who will be Eugene's next city councilors from Wards 1 and 2? City Club of Eugene invited the candidates to a discussion moderated by KLCC's Rachael McDonald. The candidates included (Ward 1): Ethan Clevenger, Ted Coopman and Eliza Kashinsky; and (Ward 2): Matt Keating and Lisa Warnes. This forum was sponsored by AARP Oregon . Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (star...

STAR voting - Score Then Automatic Runoff - will be on May's ballot for Eugene residents. Would this system be better than our current one or a ranked voting system that will be on November's statewide ballot? Learn about it in this City Club of Eugene podcast episode! Our speakers are Terry Parker, president of the League of Women Voters of Lane County; and Sara Wolk, founder and executive direct...

Who will be Eugene's next mayor? KLCC's Rebecca Hansen-White moderated City Club of Eugene's program featuring the three candidates: Shanae Joyce-Stringer, Kaarin Knudson and Stefan Strek. This forum was sponsored by AARP Oregon . Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 8:52). This program was recorded on March 15, 2024.

Oregon Gov. Kotek declared a housing emergency and established All In, which funds programs in Lane County and other counties around the state. Since 2023, All In Lane County has prevented 795 households from becoming homeless, moved 200 households from a state of being unsheltered into permanent housing, and created or improved 294 emergency shelter beds. Panelists Kate Budd, manager of the Human...

Oregon has never had campaign finance regulations. The result is that dark money from hidden sources pours into our campaigns. One or more ballot initiatives to reform campaign finance may be on November's ballot. Learn more in this podcast episode of the City Club of Eugene. Our speakers are Dan Meek, public interest attorney; and Rick Metsger, director of legislative and public affairs at Pac/We...

Content warning: This program includes discussion about suicide and its impact on the individual and the community. If you or someone you know may be in crisis or considering suicide, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Suicide rates in Lane County increased by 80 percent from 2000 to 2020, according to a report from Lane County Public Health. This episode of the City Club...

The Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health is a University of Oregon program in Portland that aims to provide more behavioral health workforce to identify, prevent and provide care to children and youth. Learn more from Randy Kamphaus and Courtney Westling in this City Club of Eugene program! Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 1:57). This progr...

In Eugene, the arts contribute about $124 million to our economy, create 2,700 jobs and involve 3,800 volunteers. Read the full report on the positive impact of the arts and learn more by listening to our speakers: Kelly Johnson, executive director of the Arts and Business Alliance of Eugene; Josh Neckels, executive director of Eugene Ballet; and Kari Westlund, president and CEO of Travel Lane Cou...