Vision 2020: Candidate Interview Series

Congressman Peter DeFazio talks with Jefferson Smith about the 2020 General Election, Donald Trump, and Oregon’s national influence. For more information: https://www.defazioforcongress.org/. (Recorded 10/30/20)

Multnomah County Commissioner Jessica Vega Pederson and Sahar Muranovic of the Preschool for All Coalition discuss Multnomah County ballot measure 26-214, also known as the preschool for all measure, with XRAY’s Jefferson Smith. For more information: https://preschoolforall.org/. (Recorded on 10/29/20)

Tobias Read, Oregon’s current State Treasurer is running for reelection. Treasurer Read speaks to XRAY's Julia Oppenheimer and Andy Lindberg about some of Oregon's major priorities and his campaign for reelection. For more information: https://www.tobiasread.com/. (Recorded 10/28/20)

Dana Haynes is the Managing Editor of the Portland Tribune and recently moderated a series of debates by the Portland City Club leading up to our local election. Here’s Haynes speaking with XRAY’s Julia Oppenheimer and Andy Lindberg about the debates. For more information on endorsements from the Portland Tribune: https://pamplinmedia.com/pt/266-politics/485668-391249-portland-tribune-endorsements-opinions-2020. (Recorded 10/28/20)

It has been a stressful stretch in this Senate Session - fighting for COVID stimulus, ensuring safe elections, and facing a rushed Supreme Court appointment to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Oregon’s Senior Senator Ron Wyden joins Jefferson Smith with an update and hope for what comes next. For more information: https://www.standtallforamerica.com/. (Recorded 10/27/20)

Emily Green, the Managing Editor of Street Roots speaks with XRAY’s Julia Oppenheimer about the nonprofit newspaper's endorsements for the 2020 election. For more information: https://www.streetroots.org/2020-election. (Recorded 10/14/20)

Rep. Chris Gorsek, candidate for Oregon Senate District 25, talks with Emily Gilliland about critical needs in the community and a path to criminal justice reform. For more information: https://chrisgorsek.com/. (Recorded 10/27/20)

Shemia Fagan, current Oregon State Senator and Civil Rights Attorney, is running as a Democrat for Secretary of State. Senator Fagan talks with Emily Gilliland about what’s at stake in this election, her preparations for the role, and teaching about democracy. For more information: https://shemiafororegon.com/. (Recorded 10/27/20)

The 2020 general election in Oregon features a ballot measure that promises to decriminalize drugs in Oregon. Up next we chat with a prominent opponent of this measure, Joshua Marquis. XRAY’s Jefferson Smith talks with the former Clatsop County DA about the impact the measure will (and won’t) have. For more information: https://ballotpedia.org/Oregon_Measure_110,_Drug_Decriminalization_and_Addiction_Treatment_Initiative_(2020). (Recorded 10/26/20)

Jeff Gudman, the Republican candidate for Oregon State Treasurer talks with XRAY’s Belinda Carroll about judging the Olympics, priorities for the next State Treasurer, and how party affiliation impacts the role. For more information: https://www.jeffgudman.org/. (Recorded 10/23/20)