KGW’s Straight Talk

By Stephanie Domurat/KGW

Straight Talk is a weekly program that takes a deeper look into the topics and conversations that are affecting communities in Oregon and SW Washington. KGW's Tim Gordon leads insightful interviews an... more

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How many episodes does KGW’s Straight Talk have?

The podcast currently has 304 episodes available.

KGW’s Straight Talk episodes:

June 26, 2026 'Things are not OK' — Oregon business leaders release plan to reverse economic slide
Oregon's Prosperity Council co-chairs break down their 10 recommendations to boost jobs, cut red tape, and fix the state's tax code.
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25min
June 19, 2026 Oregon's fire marshal warns of a dangerous season ahead
Oregon's fire marshal breaks down the drought, heat and human-caused risks fueling what could be a dangerous wildfire season.
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25min
June 12, 2026 Merkley says Iran war should be called 'Operation Epic Failure,' not 'Epic Fury'
Sen. Jeff Merkley criticizes the Iran war, saying it's strengthened hardliners, hurt reformers, and bypassed Congress's constitutional war powers.
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25min
June 04, 2026 Providence Health Plan is ending. What 400,000 Oregonians need to know.
Providence Health Plan exits Oregon's insurance market in 2027. What it means for your coverage, your doctors and what to do before open enrollment.
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25min
May 29, 2026 After tragedy, a community grieves together in Longview
Focusing on the deadly industrial disaster that struck Longview this week, an expert in community grief shares how communities mourn and support each other.
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25min
May 21, 2026 Oregon voters crush gas tax by 83% — what that means for November
Oregon voters crushed a highway gas tax by a historic 83%. Rebecca Tweed and Julia Shumway explain what it means for November.
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25min
May 14, 2026 First Time in 40 Years? Oregon Republicans eye a path back to the governor's office
Oregon hasn't had a Republican governor since the 1980s. Can Ed Diehl or Chris Dudley finally change that? They sat down to make their case.
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25min
May 07, 2026 Inside Oregon’s mail voting system: Tobias Read on security, privacy and turnout
Oregon's Secretary of State Tobias Read appears as a guess on "Straight Talk" to discuss the upcoming primary election and mail-in voting
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25min
May 01, 2026 DA warns proposal budget cuts could impact safety in Multnomah County
Multnomah County District Attorney says proposed budget cuts could reduce staffing, strain prosecutions and risk recent gains in public safety.
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25min
April 23, 2026 Why homelessness is rising in Clark County and what leaders say comes next
Clark County homelessness rose 12% in 2025. Local leaders break down who's affected and what solutions are in the works.
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25min

FAQs about KGW’s Straight Talk:

How many episodes does KGW’s Straight Talk have?

The podcast currently has 304 episodes available.

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