We talk to Jody Smith and Eli Rosen Duran of TrackTown USA, about the monumental task of setting up and managing logistics and tech for a global event like the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field.

We talk with Peter Alilunas, Department Head of Cinema Studies at the University of Oregon and KLCC's arts reporter Kendra Schertell about the recent New York Times list of the 100 Top Movies of the 21st Century.

We discuss pet safety during the Fourth of July and summer heat with Kelly Fleischman from Green Hill Humane Society. Then we talk Matt Brannon from Insurify, who's new report highlights the rising home insurance costs in Oregon due to climate change-induced wildfires and the potential for earthquakes.

We talk with a U of O graduate school reporter, Abby Snethen, about her recent story of increased crime on Highway 99 and what businesses and the police are trying to do to address the issue. We also talk Joseph Vaile from Defenders of Wildlife who warns of potential damage to Oregon forests from congressional and executive actions, emphasizing the importance of public lands and the need for public advocacy.

We talk with Maya Barnard-Davidson, a former competitive skier, who suffered a severe traumatic brain injury during a crash on Mount Hood. Despite being in a coma for weeks and undergoing months of intensive therapy, she recovered and recently graduated from OSU Cascades. Maya shared her journey, highlighting her determination and resilience.

We talk with Bev Smith, Executive Director of Kidsports, about the organization's role in providing 12,000 children annually youth sports opportunities.. The Kidsports facility was built upon the grounds of the old Civic Stadium which burned down 10 years ago this week.

We discuss Senate Bill 1177, which proposes using Oregon's tax kicker money to create a wildfire reserve fund with the bill's sponsor Senator Jeff Golden. We also introduce KLCC's summer interns, Gabriella Sgro and Julia Boboc.

We talk with Oregon Journalism Project editor and reporter James Neff about his article which discusses a proposal to allow cities to recoup tax revenue to pay for damages done by over-tourism in Oregon. Additionally, we talk to Eugene Airport Director, Catheryn Stevens about a loss of federal funding for the airport due to Oregon's sanctuary law status conflicting with federal government policy.

We talk with Eva Williams and Coleen Smith of Willamette Family about the expansion of treatment services for substance abuse, highlighting the new Buckley House. The expansion is funded by a $4 million investment from the state, increasing detox beds from 22 to 35 in the community.

Conversations with the Oregon Department of Energy about a new heat pump incentive program and Oregon Representative Ken Helm about a bill he's sponsoring to fund endangered species protection.