Braver Angels is a national organization with local alliances, formed to bring people together with differing beliefs and a hope to build understanding and find common ground.  This month Braver Angels presents a conversation between Dimitra Giannakoulias (State Alliance Co-chair) and Zachary Elwood (People Who Read People podcast host) about how contempt destroys democracy and how to combat polarization.

Keeping Oregon Oregon has a mid-legislative session conversation with Oregon State Representative Ed Diehl of HD 17 on proposed legislation regarding land use planning and agriculture. 

Elephant in the Room talks with Susan Smith, retired Willamette University environmental law professor, about the Trump administration's actions to roll back climate research, climate awareness, and environmental protection; and the legal and political tools that citizens and policymakers have to fight back.

Hear a conversation with Salem-Keizer School Board candidates from Zones 1 & 3. They answer questions and talk with each other about their values & beliefs and how that reflects decisions they would make as a school board director. This is a unique format that allows candidates to interact ... just like in real life!  Zone 1: Lisa Harnisch & Anthony Mitchell.  Zone 3: Angelo Baca & Jennifer Parker.

Rep. Tom Andersen updates listeners on what's been happening at the State Capitol in April and what is yet to be done. 

Hear a conversation with Salem-Keizer School Board candidates from Zones 5 & 7. They answer questions and talk with each other about their values & beliefs and how that reflects decisions they would make as a school board director. This is a unique format that allows candidates to interact ... just like in real life!  Zone 5: Karina Guzman Ortiz & Jason Krocker.  Zone 7: Mel Fuller & Jerimiah Radka.

 Don McIntosh, Northwest Labor Press, talks with Juan Carlos Ordoñez, Oregon Center for Public Policy on the state of labor in Oregon.  This special episode of Policy for the People was produced for International Workers Day, May 1st.

Election Coverage: Three people are running to represent Northeast Salem residents in Ward 6 in the May 20, 2025 election: Deanne Garcia, Logan Lor & Mai Vang.  Hear what shaped their values & beliefs, thoughts on Salem's budget crisis, and priorities for NE Salem in a conversation recorded on April 25th.

There's an election May 20. Be informed with an overview of the Polk County Fair Ground levy, with Polk County Fair Board chair, Tim Ray. Hear the needs driving the ask of voters and what it will cost. 

The election is May 20th. Be informed with an overview of the Dallas Police bond with Dallas city councilor, Larry Briggs and Friends of Dallas PD PAC, Rod Dunham. They discuss the need for a facility, cost to residents and why now is the time.