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The Changing Politics Of Drugs Sep 27, 2019

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The cannabis industry is booming in the Pacific Northwest -- and now state leaders and industry advocates want banks to get involved. Plus, there’s a move afoot to ask Oregon voters to decriminalize all drugs.

Picking Judges And A House Republican Leadership Shakeup Sep 20, 2019

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This week we discuss Governor Kate Brown’s proclaimed commitment to government transparency -- including in how she picks her judges. We also discuss a shakeup in House Republican leadership.

The State Of Government Transparency Sep 13, 2019

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Oregon Gov. Kate Brown promised to improve transparency when she was elected. But this week the state’s first-ever public records advocate quit. This week we talk about the state of transparency in Oregon and whether Brown has been a help or hindrance to transparency in the state.

The Start Of Campaign Season Aug 30, 2019

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It’s Labor Day weekend, otherwise known as the ceremonial start of the upcoming campaign year. We give you a rundown of what to watch for as the state and local campaigns heat up.

The Governor Isn't Running, But Keeps Raising Cash Aug 23, 2019

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Governor Kate Brown can't seek reelection again, yet her future was the big question in Oregon politics this week. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, reporters Lauren Dake, Dirk VanderHart and Jeff Mapes explore her recent big fundraising push and the dueling campaigns to recall her from office.

Fallout From The 2019 Session Aug 16, 2019

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This week, OPB politics reporters Lauren Dake and Dirk VanderHart and Jeff Mapes discuss some of the repercussions we’re already seeing from the 2019 legislative session.

Oregon’s Gun Control Debate Aug 09, 2019

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the recent horrific mass shootings have once again prompted the gun control debate to take center stage. This week, we localize the national conversation around gun control and talk about what has - or hasn’t happened - in Oregon.

Bundyville: Political Extremism Goes Mainstream Jul 26, 2019

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We’re taking a break at OPB Politics Now to recover from the 2019 Oregon legislature and prepare for the 2020 campaign cycle. While we’re off, here’s a special look at season 2 of Bundyville, a podcast from OPB and Longreads that chronicles the rise of the so-called patriot moving and how extreme rhetoric is going mainstream. In this episode, freelance journalist Leah Sottile looks at Washington Rep. Matt Shea and his push for a 51st state — a place governed by biblical law and made up of white people.

The Future Of Oregon’s Effort To Fight Climate Change Jul 19, 2019

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We’re taking some time off to recover from the legislative session, but in the meantime here’s a spirited conversation from our friends at Think Out Loud about the future of Oregon’s efforts to fight climate change. They talked to Senators Michael Dembrow, a Democrat, and Cliff Bentz, a Republican.

The Politics Of Protests Jul 12, 2019

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Once again, protests in downtown Portland have ended in brawls between the far left and far right. And once again, Portland leaders face criticism for their inability to prevent violence. This week, we look at what police can and can’t do -- and why ending the fighting is so politically difficult.

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