Oregon On The Record

Potholes and IPOs: Roads That Never Get Fixed and a $2 Trillion Stock

On this edition we talk with Lookout Eugene/Springfield reporter Ben Botkin about his article which describes how miles of roads in the county are in no municipal jurisdiction and therefore never get fixed. Then we talk with U of O professor Yuchi Yao about the massive IPO for Elon Musk's SpaceX.

Oregon heavyweight Intel making a comeback

On this edition we talk with Mike Rogoway of The Oregonian about how one of Oregon's largest employers, Intel, is making a comeback due to the AI revolution that almost caused the company to collapse. Then, we talk with KLCC's Rebecca Hansen-White about a new superintendent for Springfield Schools and a tax to help fund the Lane County Sherriff's office.

At what cost? Data centers in Oregon often cost more than they earn

On this edition, we talk with Alex Baumhardt of the Oregon Capitol Chronicle about her reporting on the explosion of data centers in Oregon and how the promise of jobs and economic vibrancy is often underwhelming, while negative environmental impacts are often under-estimated. Then we talk with our own Julia Boboc about a national won she garnered for her reporting.

Calling out the media on not calling out Trump

On this edition, we talk with Dan Froomkin, the editor of Press Watch and a long-time media critic about how the national media is failing to hold President Trump to account for his lies.

Pride of the community - Eugene Gay Men's Chorus

On this edition we talk with Chris Swires and Evan Miles of the Eugene Gay Men's Chorus about their upcoming show - Out Loud. We also listen in to their recent rehearsal.