For decades, many Oregonians were told one story about how a small endangered bird -- the northern spotted owl – played an outsized role in undercutting counties that depend on timber revenue to fund schools and other public services. But that wasn’t – and isn’t the whole story.

Guests: The Oregonian/OregonLive's Rob Davis, OPB's Tony Schick

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