Inside Salem’s Biggest Issues: Homelessness, AI, Housing & the Mayoral Race | Vanessa Nordyke

Spicy Business Talk: Hot Sauce Challenge with Kane Tolle

In this special episode of the Salem Business Journal podcast, host Jesse Peone is joined by tattoo artist Kane Tolle to take on the ultimate hot sauce challenge. While braving six of the most intense sauces from the official "Hot Ones" lineup, they dive into personal stories, business insights, and embarrassing moments. From discussing toxic traits and risky business moves to revealing impulsive life decisions and hilarious high school memories, this episode tests their palates and their composure.Special thanks to our guest host Jordan Hill from the "Dirt to Sky" podcast and SBJ board member Ryan Tribbett for providing the questions and the heat.

A New Direction for Oregon’s Economy and Homeless Crisis | Ed Diehl

In this episode of the Salem Business Journal podcast, host Jesse Peone sits down with House Representative and gubernatorial candidate Ed Diehl. They dive deep into the most pressing issues facing Oregon today, from the root causes of the homelessness crisis to the state's current business climate. Deal shares his perspectives on housing affordability, the "homeless industrial complex," and his vision for turning Oregon into a hub for innovation and high-paying jobs.

Oregon’s Tipping Point: Business, Leadership, and the Governor’s Race | Chris Dudley

In this episode, host Jesse Peone sits down with former NBA player and businessman Chris Dudley to discuss his run for Governor of Oregon. Dudley shares his perspective on why the state is at a critical juncture, the necessity of having an executive with a business background in office, and his plans to address homelessness, drug addiction, and the state’s economic challenges.

AI in Emergency Services: How "Eva" is Transforming Salem’s Dispatch Center | Brian Carrara

In this episode Jesse Peone sits down with Brian Carrara, Assistant Fire Chief with Salem Fire, to discuss the innovative integration of AI into the city's dispatch systems. With the Willamette Valley Communications Center (WVCC) handling approximately 500,000 calls annually, Chief Carrara explains how the AI communication specialist, "Eva," is helping manage the high volume of non-emergency calls to reduce wait times and alleviate staff burnout.

Inside Salem’s Biggest Issues: Homelessness, AI, Housing & the Mayoral Race | Vanessa Nordyke

In this episode of the Salem Business Journal Podcast, host Jesse Peone sits down with Salem City Councilor and Mayoral candidate Vanessa Nordyke for an in-depth conversation about the biggest challenges facing Salem.They discuss Vanessa’s journey growing up in Salem, her path through Georgetown University and public policy, and the real issues affecting the community today.Topics include homelessness, housing affordability, AI’s impact on society, data centers, youth anxiety, immigration concerns, and economic development in Salem.If you care about the future of Salem and want to understand the policies shaping the city, this episode is a must-watch.