Oregon Grapevine host, Barbara Dellenback, speaks with former Member of Congress, Les AuCoin, about his memoir. Les and Barbara talk about his life in politics, and his take on current events.

Oregon Grapevine host, Barbara Dellenback, and housing advocate, Aaron Brown, discuss the intersection of housing, transportation, and racial justice. Changing urban landscapes and perspectives about housing are creating tensions and solutions. Learn about the Yes In My Backyard movement on this episode.

Oregon Grapevine host, Barbara Dellenback, speaks with Oregon Dunes naturalist and volunteer, Dina Pavlis. The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area was created 50 years ago to conserve the ecosystem, and highlight recreation and public enjoyment of the region. Barbara and Dina talk about the abundant plants and animals and activities available on the Dunes.

Oregon Grapevine host, Barbara Dellenback, speaks with Sarai Johnson. Sarai is the Lane County Shelter and Housing Strategist. Barbara and Sarai talk about some of the issues leading to homelessness, and what some organizations and governmental agencies are doing to ease the situation.

Oregon Grapevine host Barbara Dellenback and U.S. Representative Peter DeFazio talk about his successes during his long career in Congress. DeFazio is retiring after this term.

Oregon Grapevine host Barbara Dellenback speaks with former Oregon Secretary of State Bill Bradbury about his career as an environmental activist. They discuss efforts to create more renewable energy options, including harnessing wind power off the Oregon and California coasts.

Host Barbara Dellenback and author Bob Welch talk about the assumptions made about people when they are labeled. Welch is an evangelical Christian who wrote the book when he realized his faith and the right-wing politics of the Donald Trump led Republican party did not go together. Barbara and Bob discuss the dangers of making assumptions about people without conversations and understanding nuances.

Oregon Grapevine host Barbara Dellenback speaks with Native American Activist and artist, Celeste Whitewolf about the importance of traditions and history in her community.

Oregon Grapevine host, Barbara Dellenback, and Arcimoto's Mark Frohnmayer talk about the future of electric transportation.

In this episode, host Barbara Dellenback speaks with Food for Lane County Youth Farm coordinator, Ted Purdy. This year the farm produced over 100,000 pounds of fresh produce last year for distribution to local residents. The Springfield farm stand sells fresh produce from May through October. Adults and youths work and learn together about farming and food security.