Monmouth Monthly chats with Tori Stutzman, President of the Monmouth Business Association (MBA), about her path to owning a business, the work of the MBA, "Love Local", and the upcoming Accessibility Workshop in February. 

House Rep. Kevin Mannix shares his thoughts and perspectives on two big issues the state must address, plus two bills he's introducing during the legislative short session.

House Rep. Paul Evans shares his thoughts and perspectives on two big issues the state must address, plus two bills he's introducing during the legislative short session.

House Rep. Ed Diehl shares his thoughts and perspectives on two big issues the state must address, plus two bills he's introducing during the legislative short session.

Braver Angels' Elizabeth Christensen and Steve Radcliff update us on the Oregon Rural Urban Project which offers a strategy to bridge the gap between rural and urban Oregonians to find common ground. Plus, a peak into Braver Angels "legislative days" on Feb 16th.

We leave the mid-Willamette Valley on a journey to explore the implications of recent federal actions in Venezuela with Willamette University professor of history, Bill Smaldone.

In this episode we "unpack homelessness" with Jimmy Jones & Sara Webb (Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency). They discuss the various demographics of people who are un-sheltered, approaches that work to get people into housing, as well as success stories and barriers.

Policy for the People talks with Melissa Unger, SEIU 503 and David Madland, Center for American Progress about low-pay and tough working conditions of long-term care workers and those who care for elderly & disabled people.

In this brief report from a special meeting of the Salem City Council on January 7th, we recap the issues and actions taken by Council. The meeting concerned the re-appointment of Kyle Hedquist to the Community Police Review Board, as well as his initial appointment to the Civil Service Commission. The report summarizes changes council made to the overall process of appointing members of the public who serve on boards and commissions.  To hear the whole meeting, visit capitalcommunitymedia.org and search for Salem City Council for January 7, 2026.

Barry is a driver with both Uber & Lyft.  He shares his experience of community from where he sits: behind the wheel.  From a mystical & nomadic customer, to building a long term friendship, to some unpleasant moments...Barry shares his personal stories.