Season 1, Episode 46 — February 2, 2026

16:51

This week eases off the fast cuts. After a full stretch of long days, the episode slows its pace deliberately—offering updates, reassurance, and context without the usual sprint. It’s steadier by design, built to let information land without pressure, and to remind listeners that the work continues even when the weeks feel heavy.

Deadline: ODHS (6:15)

• Launch of Immigration Law Basics required training for all state employees

• Upcoming Plain Talk Lunch & Learn on plain language foundations

• Hands-on Microsoft Copilot Prompt-a-thon training and AI learning resources

FACT of the Week (8:36)

• An update on the partial shutdown of the federal government

Headline ODHS (10:31)

• A message from Director Liesel Wendt on showing up with care during difficult times

• January Legislative Days recap and what lawmakers are focusing on heading into session

• Data-sharing updates for SNAP and the Oregon Health Plan, with privacy protections explained clearly

Writer’s Wrap-Up (14:15)

• The tempo drops all the way down as we channel E.B. White and Charlotte’s Web

CreditsHosts: Dr. Bethany Grace Howe — Communications

Shenika — Community Partnership Coordinator, District 10

Produced by: Dr. Bethany Grace Howe

Contact: Questions / feedback: [email protected]