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9643 - Three of Oregon’s minor parties weigh in on the state of democracy under two-party system

OPB's daily conversation covering news, politics, culture and the arts. Hosted By Dave Miller.

9643 - Three of Oregon’s minor parties weigh in on the state of democracy under two-party system

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OPB's daily conversation covering news, politics, culture and the arts. Hosted By Dave Miller.

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Episodes

Three of Oregon’s minor parties weigh in on the state of democracy under two-party system

Oregon Historical Society exhibit celebrates 100 years of Highway 101

Lawsuit claims Oregon State Police shared data with ICE for years

May primary ballot measure in Lane County would give legal rights to watersheds

Portland musician’s new album born out of loss

Oregon’s corporate medicine law put to test in settled PeaceHealth case

Local group advocates for phone-free childhoods

Oregon Contemporary Artists’ Biennial explores ‘The Price of the Ticket’ in 2026 art survey

Grit and community support helps brighten outlook for 71-year-old Vancouver bowling alley

How Northwest winemakers are appealing to consumers in a changing market

Lullaby Project brings creativity and music to parents in prison or experiencing homelessness

Portland-based transportation consultant on the current state of public transport in Oregon cities

Portlander wins World Series of Poker Circuit Main Event

What difference will 8 new immigration laws make for immigrants in Oregon?

Amazon is planning more smaller distribution centers in smaller communities around Oregon

Owyhee Canyonlands protection effort remains in limbo

Portland nonprofit Smashing Barriers aims to improve the lives of young people through tennis

Researchers say network-forming fungi need more protection

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson lays out his budget priorities

Is a liberal arts degree worth it?

REBROADCAST: Oregon grandparents share lived experiences to promote vaccinations for preventable illnesses

Unethical AI use in legal filings on the rise in Oregon and the US, along with penalties

Eugene launches peer navigation program one year after CAHOOTS shutdown

OSU study shows faster water flows from warming winters, with impacts on water supply in Pacific Northwest

Prescribed Burns Associations let community members take part in controlled burnings

Portland State University report highlights best ways to support people experiencing homelessness

Portland podcaster and puzzle enthusiast explains what is speed puzzling

Scientist looks to microbe found in extreme environments to help protect Washington apples

Washington researchers are concerned about gray whale populations after uptick in early-season deaths

Patrick Radden Keefe discusses his new book “London Falling” at Lincoln High School in Portland

Portland nonprofit engages with Black voters through community events

OHSU cancer researcher’s work offers glimpse into future of cancer detection, possible new treatments

Health officials warn Oregon measles outbreak is growing

New film showcases 3 Bend athletes’ commitment to outdoor sports after life-changing spinal cord injuries

How some dogs are trained to find native and invasive wildlife

Portland emergency medical response now among the best in the world

REBROADCAST: Portland author's new book celebrates threatened ponderosa pine trees

Portland’s Fertile Ground Festival of new plays offers audiences an enormous variety

How charitable donation bins in Oregon, and around the US, can be deadly

First year of Washington County’s deflection program shows progress, areas to improve

Salem McKay High School teacher wins state award for improving youth financial literacy

Why some researchers are editing human genes in embryos

Ukrainian folk singers honor 40th anniversary of Chernobyl nuclear disaster with Portland concert

The Portland-based band The Builders and The Butchers release new album

Coyotes in Washington carry tapeworms that can be passed to dogs, humans in rare cases

New maps assess health of sagebrush ecosystems across the West

Portland Trail Blazers aim to keep season alive with possible trip to NBA playoffs

Why Portland General Electric and Pacific Power customers are getting another rate hike in April

Portland OB-GYN's new book focuses on the labor and delivery experience

Amid ICE threats, Portlander organizes safe soccer tournament for immigrant and refugee girls

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