Oregon Discussion

Oregon has poured billions into tackling addiction and homelessness, but what do we have to show for it? In this episode, Senator Mike McLane is joined by Representative Darcy Edwards for a brutally honest discussion about where Oregon’s policies are failing, why “low-barrier” services don’t work, and how personal experience is shaping better solutions. With data, lived stories, and budget breakdowns, this is an unflinching look at Oregon’s crisis of compassion.

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Oregon ranks near the bottom for law enforcement, yet crime is soaring and cartels are thriving. In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Rep. Jeff Helfrich, Rep. Alex Skarlatos, and Sen. Kim Thatcher discuss the consequences of Oregon’s soft-on-crime policies, sanctuary laws, and failures in public safety investment.

Topics include:

• Oregon’s police shortage and cartel surge
• Illegal marijuana operations and drug busts
• Clemency and parole failures under Gov. Kate Brown
• Why TriMet is unsafe — and overfunded
• A roadmap for real reform

If you care about public safety, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss.

In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Daniel Bonham, Mike McLane, and Rep. Werner Reschke break down the May 2025 economic forecast and expose the game being played in Salem.

Despite record tax revenue and a doubling of the general fund over the last decade, Oregon’s majority party claims budget “shortfalls” and blames Trump tariffs. But the data — and the truth — tell a different story.

This episode tackles media bias, mission creep, skyrocketing taxes, and what really caused Oregon to fall behind. If you’re tired of excuses and ready for accountability, this is a must-listen.

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This Oregon D.O.G.E. episode is a behind-the-scenes exposé on how laws are made — and twisted — in Salem. Senators Daniel Bonham, David Brock Smith, and Mike McLane reveal how placeholder bills, gut-and-stuff amendments, and quiet conflicts of interest dominate the state Capitol. From billions in untracked spending to sanctuary state fallout and legislative hypocrisy, this episode explains why Oregon's government feels so broken — and what it will take to fix it.

Oregon spends billions on housing — yet it’s ranked #1 in family homelessness and 45th in affordability. In this episode, Sen. Bruce Starr, Sen. Dick Anderson, and Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson expose the state policies making housing worse, not better.

From rigid land-use laws and red tape to costly prevailing wage mandates, they break down why Oregon can’t build — and what reforms are needed to get out of the crisis. If you care about home ownership, affordability, or urban growth policy, this is a must-listen.

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In this hard-hitting episode, Senator Todd Nash and Rep. Jeff Helfrich join host Senator Mike McLane to challenge the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s policies, budget, and growing disconnect from rural Oregon. From personal wolf attacks on cattle to ballooning DEI spending, this episode exposes what happens when bureaucrats manage wildlife from Portland and ranchers are left paying the price. If you care about hunting, fishing, land use, or rural survival, don’t miss this episode. 

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Dorchester Day 2 captures the heart of Oregon’s conservative resurgence. From school board moms to Turning Point campus warriors, Sen. Daniel Bonham and Sen. Mike McLane sit down with everyday Oregonians leading the fight to reclaim their communities.

This episode features stories of courage, organizing, and rising stars who are changing Oregon one voice, one vote, and one local campaign at a time.

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In this special episode, the Oregon D.O.G.E. podcast heads to the legendary Dorchester Conference in Welch’s, Oregon. Host Sen. Mike McLane and guests from every corner of Oregon’s conservative movement dive into what’s working, what’s broken, and what comes next.

From state senators and GOP national committee members to grassroots organizers and pro-life leaders, this episode captures the energy, frustration, and strategy of Oregon’s Republicans as they seek to take back control of their state’s future.

Senator Daniel Bonham sits down with Representative Anna Scharf and Senator Diane Linthicum to explore the growing crisis in Oregon agriculture. From labor laws and regulatory overreach to shrinking farmland and struggling farmers, this episode digs deep into the policies that are reshaping (and arguably dismantling) the state’s farming industry. If you care about local food, family farms, or economic sustainability, tune in. This conversation gets to the root of Oregon’s ag problems. 

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Is Oregon’s youth justice system protecting anyone?

In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Sen. Mike McLane, Rep. Jeff Helfrich, and Mack Smith examine the collapse of the Oregon Youth Authority. With 3,000+ ignored abuse complaints, DEI-influenced hiring gone wrong, and a $51 million lawsuit pending, the system meant to protect vulnerable kids is now under fire from all sides.

Topics covered:

• How DEI duties took precedence over abuse investigations
• Internal concerns ignored for years
• A director fired too late—and accountability still lacking
• Oregon’s lack of independent investigative oversight
• $550M in funding—and almost no transparency

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