Get Real With Rick Dancer

Their daughter took her life, and what that did to the family is worth hearing. The very bad, and some good. It's a real-life interview you will learn something.

Republicans will offer an amendment to the governor's budget proposal in tomorrow's special session in Oregon. 87% of Oregonians polled do not support the governor's plan. Democrats and Republicans have a lot to lose if this passes. We talk about that in this podcast.

Oregon's governor is asking the legislature to pass a huge tax increase. 87% of those polled in Oregon are against the tax. So now the governor has to convince her party to pass it. In this podcast, you will learn the strategy involved and what you can do to stop the budget's passage.

There's a huge problem in this country when it comes to voter integrity. One man and a group of truth seekers are doing something about it.With science, facts, statistics, and numbers, they show us how the cheating happens. It's deep, it's bad, and it's fixable.

There are a lot of unhappy people in Oregon, and they want change. Specifically, they want a new leader. Now there's an effort to recall the governor. We talk with the man spearheading the move.

Vote by mail sounds so innocent, but now that Oregonians have lived with it for more than forty years, many aren't so sure anymore.In this episode, we talk with a guy who is gathering signatures to make a change in Oregon.

There's movement in Oregon in terms of bringing school choice to the state. Why and what would that look like? The chief petitioner joins us with an in-depth look at how it works and, most importantly, what it doesn't do.

Oregon is in trouble. The governor is determined to raise taxes, Democrats control the state, and people feel voiceless. In this episode, we talk with a state representative about what's happening, what people can do, whether getting away with vote by mail is the answer, and much more.

It's important to know who came before us. History is a great teacher of things to come. It's not often we get to experience that history, but when we do, it changes our perception of the world, our community, and ourselves.In Stevenson, Washington, students spend five days kayaking 132 miles to Astoria, Oregon.As you will see in this story, yes, it's about retracing the journey of Lewis & Clark, but more importantly, this experience introduces high school students to the idea that adventure is yours if you are willing to take it on.I found out about this adventure when we visited the area for another video shoot. The school superintendent mentioned Lewis & Clark in passing. Later, I met someone in the community, mentioned the story, and this person said how much, and found the funding. Enjoy, share with friends, and start something like this at your school.Kids need to know what they can do.

The lack of proper forest management is destroying rural communities in the Pacific Northwest. Mills are shutting down, people are leaving, and schools and county governments are suffering.In this three-part series, we look at how this is impacting a small town in southern Washington.

A friend of mine posted a week or so ago, and what she revealed robbed me of my sleep.Her parents were both killed in a car crash, and a motorcycle group saved the life of her daughter, who was in the backseat.  Michelle Varga is very open and not afraid to feel.I kept reading her story and asked if she'd come share with us what happened and her heartache. 

I'm not a fan of gerrymandering. Democrats used it to destroy Oregon and create a super majority that's killing the state. Now, Texas is talking about redrawing district lines, and I hope they are doing it to be fair; we'll find out. I find it so disengenuous of the Democrats to use this opportunity to be "outraged" when Democrats have been using the same technique to destroy my home state of Oregon. We're gonna talk about that in this episode.

A friend of mine posted a week or so ago, and what she revealed robbed me of my sleep.Her parents were both killed in a car crash, and a motorcycle group saved the life of her daughter, who was in the backseat.  Michelle Varga is very open and not afraid to feel.I kept reading her story and asked if she'd come share with us what happened and her heartache. 

We talk about current affairs, affordable housing and more.

When the Forest Service stops managing the forests for all uses, rural communities are the first to feel the impact of such poor decisions.In this series, we expose what's happening by focusing on one small county in Washington State. Remember, the public forests belong to you and me, but right now, anti-logging lawyers and judges are managing our forests. That needs to change.

There are numerous missing people in Oregon right now. Did you know most missing people are white men? It's true. And most of them had drug or alcohol issues. The families of these men wonder if that may be why law enforcement doesn't seem to take their cases very seriously.This is an interesting, raw discussion with some of the families.

Rural Oregonians are done with the state. They want out, but not moving out; they want to change the borders to join Idaho. This is a very interesting idea that's got a lot of steam and some opposition. But before you write it off as crazy, get your facts right here.

There is so much mismanagement of the timber in the Pacific Northwest. The man you are about to meet knows because he's been working in the industry for decades. Take a few moments to find out why it's so important to get the goverment to change the way it currently is doing the timber business.

Skamania County: Caught In The Middle.In a small timber community, nestled on the banks of the Columbia River Gorge, people don't just feel used, they feel taken advantage of.They can't harvest enough timber to keep their community alive.They don't have enough money to educate kids the way they wish they could.And the county services are suffering greatly. In Episode Two of our Truth About Timber Series, “Skamania County Caught In The Middle,” we tell the story through the voices of the people who are living it.

Your schools are in financial trouble, your county services bare bones, and everywhere you look is the answer to your problem….The Forest.But you can't touch much of it.Welcome to Skamania County Washington.On one side, you have the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area; on the other, the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.And on top of that Federal Timber land set aside for the Spotted Owl.There's not much farmland, Skamania County Washington is rural but mostly mountains. There's tourism, but those are NOT family-wage jobs.Light manufacturing? Maybe but not a lot of hope there, either. This is the story of hard-working people hanging on barely.  

A few weeks ago, I was in Redmond at a party. I met the woman you are about to meet and quickly realized, in Oregon, she knows where the bodies are buried. There are some other cool things about her, but we'll talk about this in this episode of Get Real With Rick Dancer.

In Oregon voters have given a super majority to Democrats and like nationally they are using that power to destroy the state with higher taxes and laws that are despicable. We talk with a lawmaker about those laws, how the state got to this state, and what can be done about it.

I'm not sure what to think about the whole Iran war possibility....We also go back and talk of the embarrassing moments of COVID stupidity and Voting in Oregon.

Remember all the talk of insurrectionists over Jan 6th? Yeh, what happened to all those complainers and accusers now that we have a REAL insurrection in Los Angeles? Seems they're pretty quiet walking a tight rope. Let's talk about that.

People who believe in God have mid life crisis' with their faith. But it's not something that's talked about much until now. The author you are about to meet delves into this normal condition and a lot more in this episode of Get Real With Rick Dancer.

As a news reporter I used to talk a lot about Bill because he was a rather busy criminal in town.He spent 17 years behind bars, for eight months during COVID he never got out of his cell.You won't believe what he's doing now.The story of how he got here is amazing.Enjoy and share with folks you know who are struggling.

In Oregon this county lost its standing on a garbage dump and is appealing.But it appears the three members pushing this over budget project are also scheming in the state legislature to do somethin most taxpayers know nothing about. And the result won't just impact Lane County but the entire Willamette Valley.

Stacey Randall is an amazing woman who knows what it's like to die and yet live. Doctors told her three years ago she had a year to live. Physically she's still here but a lot of things have died in her life. You will appreciate this episode and might pass it onto someone you know who struggles with cancer or just life.

I lived most of my life in Oregon but the state got too crazy I had to leave. Each time I go back it gets worse and worse. People want out and tell me that. Here are some of my reflections.

So many people are hopeful that our nation is on the way back. In this episode we talk about some the news of the week that shows how crazy the left is and how hate is blinding them. We also talk a lot about Oregon politics, voting and DOGE

Several families of missing people in Oregon have their hopes set on a skull. Yes, a skull found but left in an evidence locker. Now the families have pressured state officials to get a DNA test to find out if it belongs to one of their sons. This is a sad and strange story.

It just doesn't stop. I think Oregon lawmakers, hellbent on taking your water rights, are just being sneaky and scared. A new attempt, Senate Bill 1154 has our water rights specialist fuming mad and ready to testify on Tuesday. What's in this bill? They won't tell you but we will.  

It seems to never end when it comes to Oregon and it's restrictive gun laws. In this podcast we go over what the measure 114 decision means plus we'll talk about a bunch of other laws hiding in the back halls this session.

Great Falls Montana is looking for someone to fill one of the city's most important roles. If you or someone you know is ready to move to one of Montana's truly great cities to work in city management, this might be the job for you/them. Also, for those who just want to learn more about the area there is some valuable information in this podcast. For more information contact :Michael Boese,MPA President972 837 0916www.clearcareerpro.com

In Oregon a board of county commissioners is planning a project that on the outside sounds so environmentally sensitive. But when dig in you wonder how much is virtue signaling and BS. We talk about that project with one of the chief opponents who represent lots of people.

If you live in Oregon and get your water from a well or stream or a river, the state is trying to get control of that. Yep, a bill that would have forced property owners to install a meter died. But as experts who follow this closely tell us in this interview, this is just the beginning.

A very bright man was looking for business opportunity when he stumbled on a goldmine. He knew legacy media was dying but didn't see the destruction coming this quickly. He started a service that lets people like you and me become citizen journalists. The rest is in the podcast.

A group of farmers and neighbors near Brownsville Oregon are upset with plans to use prime farming land for a huge solar farm. In this episode they talk about what they've had to fight and why they think this plan is political and needs to stop.

Oregon needs a new governor. How about a native Oregonian, whose family goes way back. He's super smart, wants to get rid of the property tax and have less government. But before you go trying to label this 30 something as a stuffy Republican, listen to him. He's got some ideas that will rock the boat and get you thinking about Oregon again.

Oregon has some crazy orders on the books that people are really upset about. A fire map that is so out of whack even the governor put it on pause. A new rule that makes big transportation companies have to use electric trucks, when there is only one charging station in the state.....and much more.

I was watching someone sing the national anthem and when she got to "Land of the free and the home of the brave" it made me sad. What happened to the brave American? We'll we talk about that in this recorded live interview. It's a lot of fun but there is a bit of language. Sometimes I get excited. Enjoy and join us every Tuesday

With Donald Trump talking about Canada becoming our 51st state, how do Canadians feel about it? We found a former cop who also has a podcast. On this episode he joins us to fill us in on the ins and outs of Canadian politics. This guy is well versed and you will learn a lot. Plus, he talks openly about the relationship between our two countries.

There are people in our lives who change us, who build us up, who make us who we are today. In this episode I tell stories about the important people in my life.

Oregon's efforts to protect habitat are destroying rural communities. Those who lean towards the environmental ideology thought the state would bail them out but the state did nothing. One of the county commissioners is so upset she spoke with me earlier this afternoon. I think you will find this conversation enlightening, frightening and inspiring.

For thousands of years cultures around the world have practiced the art of sauna. Now, it's on the comeback here in the United States. But why? Why Hot and Cold? Why Sauna specifically? We talk with an expert out of Portland Oregon about the benefits of sauna.

On Monday the Governor of Oregon gave her state of the state address to members of the legislature. Representative Ed Diehl was in the audience and gives us this hits, runs and lots of errors that were in the speech. For instance, raising taxes, and spending one million to fight our new President Donald Trump. Take a listen and see if you agree.

She risked her life to serve our country by helping as a nurse in New York City at the height of COVID. She got COVID and now has long haul disease. But there's a problem, the Navy won't back her. She tells her story and parts are so maddening you won't believe it.

A big day when the head of Facebook says no more fact checkers and it's time to stop with the censorship. We went live on half a dozen social media pages to talk about that and COVID and much more. The questions are given to me live and I repeat them so you'll be part of the conversation.

I met him 12 years ago. He was in junior high and I was producing an interview with a young man who quite frankly amazed me. Today he is an elected member of the Coburg City Council. Pretty good for a 24 year old who lives much of his life in a wheelchair. Jaymason is one of the most honest people I know and in this conversation he talks about his career, his need for love, his struggle with mental health issues and it gets pretty personal. I so admire this man and am honored to have him on the podcast.

Back in 2007 photographer Ben McKee and me did a trip all over Oregon to document forever, some of Oregon's most amazing Ghost Towns. We take you from Scottsburg to Pacific City and even the tragic town of Bay Ocean. Some of the facts have changed since our story but non of the history is different. You can always count on History to tell the best tales.