The City Club of Eugene Podcast

Jameson T. Auten is Lane Transit District's new general manager and CEO. He spoke at the April 21, 2023 City Club of Eugene program about the challenges and opportunities for LTD. Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at about 2:35). This program was recorded on April 21, 2023.

Should Lane County voters renew the levy that has funded additional jail beds and youth services? In this episode of City Club of Eugene's podcast, Sheriff Cliff Harrold speaks in favor of Measure 20-340; Jacob Trewe, representing Healing Not Handcuffs, speaks against it. Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at about 2:22). This program was recorded on April 14, 2023...

All eight candidates for the 4J School Board were present at the April 7, 2023 City Club of Eugene forum. In this podcast episode, you'll hear their responses to questions from moderator Tiffany Eckert of KLCC-FM. Speakers include Michael Bratland, Tom DiLiberto, Rick Hamilton, Grant Johnson, Jenny Jonak, Gordon Lafer, Morgan Monroe and Timothy Sutherland. Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene...

Science that's good enough to eat? It's happening in community and school gardens! Hear about the interplay between food, science, learning and community in this City Club of Eugene podcast episode. Speakers include Mindy Bell, School Garden Project; Merry Bradley, Grassroots Garden; and Gatlin Fasone Alshuyukh, Huerto de la Familia. Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (sta...

In this episode, we hear from two of the three candidates who would like to become Ward 7's next Eugene city councilor. Lyndsie Leech is the interim Ward 7 councilor; Barbie Walker is running for the position. Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at about 3:45; sound improves at about 9 minutes). This program was recorded on March 24, 2023.

Each year, some people are imprisoned for crimes they did not commit. The Oregon Innocence Project reviews prisoners' cases and advocates for release when the evidence shows a miscarriage of justice. In this City Club of Eugene program, speakers address the criteria and process used in these cases. Lisa Christon is a volunteer with OIP; Kenneth Kreuscher is its managing attorney. Watch this episod...

Antisemitic acts and speech are becoming more overt. What can be done? In this program, two rabbis and an FBI agent provide historical and current perspectives, plus actions to counter hatred. Speakers include Supervisory Special Agent Ryan Dwyer, Rabbi Meir Goldstein, and Rabbi Yitzhak Husbands-Hankin.  Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at about 2 minutes). This...

Undergraduate researchers at the University of Oregon tell City Club of Eugene attendees about neuronal development in the optic lobes of fruit flies, human-landscape relationships in the Nisqually watershed, and missing or murdered Indigenous and Black women. Speakers include Jess Gladis, Feruza Legass, and Tyler Ramos. Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel. This program was...

Oregon's 4th District has a new representative, Congresswoman Val Hoyle, who describes her first weeks in office to City Club of Eugene's audience and answers questions. Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel. This program was recorded on Feb. 24, 2023.  

Three Eugene-Springfield area superintendents explained to City Club of Eugene how the pandemic exposed gaps in their educational systems and how the districts are using new strategies to improve their students' experiences. Speakers include Andy Dey, 4J School District; Todd Hamilton, Springfield School District; and Kraig Sproles, Bethel School District. Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene...

Millennials belong to the largest population group. As they assume more and more leadership roles, what are their hopes and how are they influenced by what they have experienced? City Club of Eugene talks to two millennials: Lyndsie Leach, executive director of Well Mama and newly appointed to the Eugene City Council; and Alyssa Powell, content marketing strategist at Oregon Community Credit Union...

Downtown Eugene has seen its (literal) ups and downs. What's the best way to build on our current momentum? What do residents want to experience when they come downtown? This City Club of Eugene podcast episode provides updates from retired city planner Nan Laurence and current downtown manager Eric Brown. Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel. This program was held on Jan. 2...

What's the forecast for Eugene's electricity needs? In this City Club of Eugene podcast episode, we're joined by Eugene Water and Electric Board's general manager, Frank Lawson, who explains the public utility's development of an integrated resource plan. It will guide EWEB's decisions about how to meet our electrical needs over the next 20 years. Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTub...

How is Eugene's alt-weekly doing after 40 years of publication? What's the health of local journalism? What's the future of journalism? Why does it matter? In this episode of City Club of Eugene's podcast, we hear from Ella Hutcherson, managing editor of Ethos magazine and a University of Oregon senior; Camilla Mortensen, editor-in-chief of Eugene Weekly; and Brent Walth, assistant professor at th...

If you had a magic wand and could give any gift to Eugene, what would it be? Ten gift givers plus an emcee waved their wands at our annual Gifts to the City program, and the results were fun, inspiring, touching and entertaining! Givers included Amelia Abel, Drs. Leah and Rena Dunbar, Sarai Johnson, Matt McRae, Ana Quintero-Arias, Kyle Rodriguez-Hudson, Queen Sativa Slugworth (aka Alyssa Buttons-G...

The University of Oregon is establishing the Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health. The goal is to improve the behavioral health and wellness of Oregon's children. A new profession, child behavioral health specialist, will grow from the Institute. Our speaker is Ruth Ellingsen, PhD, a Licensed Psychologist and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Oregon, where she serves...

Is there a way to prevent homelessness among older people? People may count on their house as a financial resource when they age, or a senior may want a safe, comfortable place to live frugally. Yet, housing insecurity is a real concern. One option for either situation is homesharing. Two experts in senior housing share their knowledge in this City Club of Eugene podcast. Donna Courtney RN owns Ad...

Eugene is home to the University of Oregon's main campus and has an interim president during the search for its next permanent leader. In this episode of the City Club of Eugene's podcast, we hear from Patrick Phillips, the interim president, on the state of UO: its local impact, its educational status, its plans and goals. Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel. (This episode...

Are our children learning literacy skills? How should those skills be taught? Hear a robust discussion in this City Club of Eugene podcast episode. Speakers include Dr. Audrey Lucero, associate professor in the University of Oregon Department of Education Studies; Rep. Barbara Smith-Warner, member of the Oregon State Legislature; and Angela Uherbelau, president and founder of Oregon Kids Read. Wat...

Could the future of energy include wind and wave generation on the Oregon coast? Studies and money are beginning to explore the possibility, but what would these offshore generators do to the coast's economy, which depends heavily on tourism? Listen to the plans and concerns presented by Bob Eder, a commercial fisherman with the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission/Fishermen Involved in Natural Energy...

Would fewer hours of work each week work for employees and employers? Dr. Juliet Schor talks about her research into a shorter work week in this episode of City Club of Eugene's podcast. Dr. Schor is the 2021-23 chair of the Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics. She is an economist and sociologist at Boston College. (This episode was broadcast on October 21, 2022)

Oregon voters will decide this November whether or not to add the right to affordable health care to the state's constitution. In this episode of the City Club of Eugene's podcast, we'll hear from supporters and opponents of the measure. Speakers include Emerson Hamlin, manager of the Right to Healthcare Campaign; Rep. Elizabeth Steiner Hayward, MD; Samuel Metz, MD, Vice President of Oregon Physic...

The four candidates for Congressional District 4 answered questions during a forum cosponsored by the League of Women Voters of Lane County, Springfield City Club and City Club of Eugene, plus several libraries. This podcast episode features candidates Mike Beilstein, Val Hoyle, Levi Leatherberry and Alek Skarlatos, plus moderator Chris Lehman from KLCC-FM. Watch this episode on City Club of Eugen...

This fall, Oregon voters will decide whether or not to add the gun control laws as proposed in Initiative 114. In this episode of the podcast of the City Club of Eugene, we hear from a supporter and opponent of the initiative. Paul Donheffner, executive board member of the Oregon Hunters Association, and Rev. Mark Knutson, chief petitioner for Initiative 114, explain their positions. Watch this ep...

Lane County is named for Oregon's first territorial governor, Joseph Lane. However, the county was the home of the Kalapuya people for 16,000 years. Should Lane County's name be changed to Kalapuya County? Are there other ways to honor the indigenous people of this area? Speakers include Dr. Douglas Card, retired University of Oregon sociology professor; Dr. David Lewis, Oregon State University et...