In this episode of Back to Basics, Jeff Helfrich sits down with Jana Jarvis, President and CEO of the Oregon Trucking Associations. With over two decades of public policy experience and deep Oregon roots, Jana shares how a respect for the trucking industry—and the people behind the wheel—drives smarter, more effective transportation policy. From keeping supply chains strong to advocating for common-sense solutions, this is a conversation about the roads that connect Oregon and the policies that keep them moving. Tune in!

On this episode of Back to Basics, Jeff Helfrich sits down with HD 32 Representative, Cyrus Javadi. Cyrus is a practicing dentist and a licensed pilot who brings a hands-on perspective and common sense solutions to rural Oregon. Hear how his background and time in Salem has driven his fight for our state! 

On this episode of Back to Basics, Jeff Helfrich sits down with John Horvick, a top pollster from DHM Research. John’s data reveals what Oregonians care about most—housing, safety, and less red tape—straight from small towns to big cities. Hear how his insights can help simplify government and deliver real results for voters across the state. Tune in for a grounded, voter-first conversation!

Join Jeff Helfrich on Back to Basics as he talks with Kevin Barton, Washington County DA. From tackling crime to rolling out smart reforms, Kevin shares how he’s kept Washington County one of Oregon’s safest places by focusing on the fundamentals—law enforcement that prioritizes community safety and accountability. This episode dives into real, voter-friendly solutions for a stronger Oregon. Tune in and join the conversation!

On this episode of Back to Basics, Jeff Helfrich welcomes Rep. Ed Diehl of House District 17, covering rural Marion, Linn, and Benton Counties. From his sawmilling family in Plains, Montana, to founding a 100-employee tech company and serving Scio since his 2022 election, Ed shares how his engineering grit and rural values drive his fight for simpler government. This episode is about real solutions for small towns, straight from the heart of Oregon. Tune in for a voter-first conversation!

Oregon’s biggest industry is on the brink of collapse — not because of weather or demand, but because trial lawyers found a loophole. Now, outdoor rec businesses are being sued out of existence, and insurance companies are pulling out of the state. House Bill 3140 is a simple fix to stop the bleeding and save our $17 billion outdoor recreation industry. Jeff Helfrich sits down with Mount Hood Meadows CEO Matthew Drake to explain what’s going on — and why we need to act fast.

On this episode of Back to Basics, Jeff Helfrich sits down with Rep. Greg Smith of House District 57, Eastern Oregon’s voice and Oregon’s longest-serving legislator. From his Portland birth and Gresham upbringing to calling Heppner home, Greg shares how his small business grit and 24 years in Salem drive his fight for rural Oregon. This episode is about simplifying government and delivering real results for small towns. Tune in for a voter-first conversation!

On this episode of Back to Basics, Jeff Helfrich sits down with Rep. Alek Skarlatos of House District 4. A Douglas County native, Oregon National Guardsman, and the 2015 Paris train hero, Alek shares how his small-town roots and raw courage shape his fight for Southern Oregon—Canyonville and beyond. This episode is about community grit and simplifying government to deliver real results for Oregonians. Tune in for a down-to-earth, voter-first conversation!

On this episode of Back to Basics, Jeff Helfrich sits down with Senator Bruce Starr of District 12, covering rural Polk and Yamhill Counties. From his Hillsboro farm upbringing to building businesses and serving Oregon from ’99 to 2014, Bruce shares how he’s back in Salem to simplify government for small towns. This episode is about real, hands-on solutions for rural Oregonians, straight from the dirt to the Capitol. Tune in for a voter-first conversation!

On this episode of Back to Basics, Jeff Helfrich sits down with Rep. Kevin Mannix of House District 21. Kevin shares how his childhood in Ecuador, Panama, and Bolivia shaped his no-nonsense approach to public service, bringing clarity to government in Salem for communities like Keizer and North Salem. This episode is about simplifying the mess of government with real, voter-focused solutions that work for Oregonians. Tune in for a grounded conversation!