Healthy urban forests mean healthier people and culture. Mike Oxendine of Our Community Forestry speaks with host Barbara Dellenback about his work to ensure the equitable planting, maintenance, and preservation of trees. Diverse planting of trees brings a diverse ability to survive and thrive.

U. S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer represents Oregon's 5th District. She speaks with Oregon Grapevine host, Barbara Dellenback, about working across party lines, solving constituents' problems, and her life in public service.

David James Duncan is the author of fiction and non fiction. He has deep Oregon roots, and now lives and writes in Montana. He speaks with Oregon Grapevine host, Barbara Dellenback, about his new novel, Sun House. They discuss rivers, spirituality, the state of the environment, the art of writing, and more.

Professor Jim Moore studies and teaches on electoral politics and international relations. He speaks with Oregon Grapevine host Barbara Dellenback about the possibility of creative candidates and ideas in elections, the economics of immigration, party politics, and more.

Nancy Pobanz makes pigments from the earth in Southeastern Oregon. She speaks with Oregon Grapevine host, Barbara Dellenback, about the collaborative efforts at an archeological dig, and the importance of place and color in science.

The Libraries of Eastern Oregon (LEO) Leo helps libraries in 16 Oregon counties, over 60,000 square miles, collaborate and offer services to rural Oregonians.Executive Director Stephanie Chase speaks with Oregon Grapevine host Barbara Dellenback about the challenges of providing library services over great geographic distances.

Hannah Goldrich is a lifelong artist and arts advocate. She speaks with Oregon Grapevine host Barbara Dellenback about her life creating jewelry in Europe and the United States. They discuss arts education, creativity, and supporting the arts.

Nadia Telsey is a founder of the women's martial arts movement and and teacher of self empowerment and self defense. She speaks with Oregon Grapevine host, Barbara Dellenback, on the power of listening to all points of view and making positive change through conversations and activism.

Deana Dartt is a Native American art curator and consultant. She speaks with host, Barbara Dellenback, on the work her organization is doing to bridge the divide between Native communities and organizations that partner with them. They talk about decolonization and repatriation and settlement privilege.

Jenn White is the host of NPR's 1A, aired daily on KLCC. She speaks with Oregon Grapevine host, Barbara Dellenback, about the show and her life on the radio. They talk about how show topics are chosen, her inspiration for the job she does, social media, and the importance of acting locally.