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Change your world by posting on social media your thoughts on who is raising the cost of living in Oregon using stories like Tone deaf, Tyrant Tina's ODOT funding workgroup thinks that you are too stupid to understand the need for increased fees/taxes: https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/06/02/after-oregonians-reject-gas-tax-governors-transportation-workgroup-fixates-on-messaging-not-math/ Use 80/20 issues like Dems transgender insanity extends to cattle and pregnant women are ‘inseminated persons'. https://thefederalist.com/2026/06/03/wisconsin-dems-misgender-bulls-to-begin-dairy-month/ More Kotax smoke and mirrors: appoints her chief of staff as interim ODOT director: https://www.opb.org/article/2026/06/02/kotek-chief-staff-odot-replacement/ ODOT/Kotax threaten to close DMV offices unless you pay more! There is a business workable alternative that's already been tried in OR successfully: https://www.grantspasstribune.com/kotek-faces-growing-transportation-challenge-as-oregon-confronts-potential-dmv-service-reductions/ Cost of living increases continue in Portland: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/06/portland-utility-rate-hike-pushes-average-water-sewer-bill-above-2k-per-year.html   

Oregonians overwhelmingly voted against Measure 120, a proposal meant to address funding shortfalls for the Oregon Department of Transportation.   Known as the gas tax, the measure would have increased the state’s gas tax by 6 cents per gallon, temporarily hike payroll tax, and double fees for registrations and titles. Without the tax, the agency only has funding to support core services until the end of 2027. Daniel Porter is ODOT's Finance and Budget Division Administrator. He joins us to share how he’s thinking about the future of the agency’s budget.  

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek blamed Trump's Iran policy after voters rejected Measure 120 — a new transportation tax — by 83 to 17, including a majority of Democrats. Lars Larson argues Kotek ignored ODOT mismanagement on the Abernathy Bridge, Rose Quarter, and Interstate Bridge instead of taking responsibility. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-tone-deaf-tina-kotek-ignores-oregon-voters-tuesday-message/ #Opinion #Oregon #TinaKotek #Measure120 #ODOT #Transportation #LarsLarson #NorthwestNonsense #Politics #PacificNorthwest

Coffee Klatch tonight at Bo and Vine: sign waving at 5pm and Klatch from 6-8. Vote no on MZ120:Kotax found 248M under the couch cushions for ODOT: https://oregoncatalyst.com/96787-kotek-248-million-odot-couch-120.html MC dead last in voter turnout so far: https://oregoncatalyst.com/96800-19-turnout-multwash-bottom-4-counties.html Insanity: Portland power players want Kotax's fake “Prosperity Council” to recommend high speed rail? https://hoodline.com/2026/05/portland-power-players-lean-on-kotek-panel-to-back-cascadia-bullet-train/ Acting US AG Blanche says ‘ton of evidence that 2020 election was rigged” multiple criminal investigations: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/huge-acting-ag-todd-blanche-drops-nuclear-truth/ RINO GA Republican Gov Kemp killed 2020 election fraud investigation: https://thefederalist.com/2026/05/18/georgia-investigators-killed-2020-election-probe-at-kemps-request-unsealed-testimony-claims/ Crazy Iranians attacked UAE nuclear power plant: https://thefederalist.com/2026/05/18/georgia-investigators-killed-2020-election-probe-at-kemps-request-unsealed-testimony-claims/  

Willie talks with Matt Brunning from ODOT about the groundbreaking on the new Brent Spence Bridge. Also Jim Renacci gives his thoughts on the state of politics. Finally Mayor David Reuben breaks down the latest in the Iran War.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Willie talks with Matt Brunning from ODOT about the groundbreaking on the new Brent Spence Bridge. Also Jim Renacci gives his thoughts on the state of politics. Finally Mayor David Reuben breaks down the latest in the Iran War.

Willie talks with Matt Brunning from ODOT about the groundbreaking on the new Brent Spence Bridge. Also Jim Renacci gives his thoughts on the state of politics. Finally Mayor David Reuben breaks down the latest in the Iran War.

Weekly interview with former Sen Linthicum:What will it take to stop violence inspiring political free speech? https://thefederalist.com/2026/04/28/the-american-left-is-in-thrall-to-political-violence-it-has-to-be-destroyed/ OR Rep Helfrich lays it out correctly: https://oregoncatalyst.com/96278-rep-helfrich-comment-latest-assassination-attempt.html Hate incorporated: https://justthenews.com/government/security/tuehate-incorporated-lefts-intolerance-machine-threatens-change-security Jeffries doubles down on maximum warfare: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/despite-another-assassination-attempt-hakeem-jeffries-doubles-down/ WH reporter said they hoped they kill the Orange MF allegedly: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/watch-rep-andy-ogles-reveals-he-heard-reporter/HD18 candidate Ben Fisher calls for elimination of the job destroying and inflationary CAT tax in OR: https://www.grantspasstribune.com/oregons-business-tax-faces-repeal-push-as-candidate-targets-hidden-cost-on-consumers/ Kotax calls for another round of road funding meetings that will no doubt increase your cost of living: https://oregoncatalyst.com/96281-kotek-calls-road-funding-part-2-warned.htmlNo on MZ120: 8 ODOT blunders with your money: https://oregoncatalyst.com/96321-8-odot-blunders-measure-120.html  

ODOT worker killed in Clermont County; police are investigating after a body was found in the framework of a bridge on the Ohio Turnpike; OSU releases report on investigation into former president Ted Carter; Columbus is getting a professional women's soccer team.

Bond set at $500K for truck driver who caused a deadly chain reaction crash on I-71 in Delaware County; Springfield's fire department is severely understaffed; ODOT announces construction of several new EV charging stations in the state; Cleveland church prepares to close its doors after nearly 150 years.

Ken Vance exposes how the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program buried crucial details about their light rail plan requiring a 70-foot elevator system at the waterfront stop. While Governor Ferguson touted a $7.65 billion bridge cost, the full project price tag hit $15.2 billion with no public oversight planned. Vancouver's mayor revealed the hidden elevator requirement that IBR officials conveniently omitted from their recent cost announcement. Clark County voters have rejected light rail three times, yet the project continues expanding with what Vance calls a "blank checkbook" approach from WSDOT and ODOT. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-when-are-we-going-to-get-the-full-and-complete-details-of-the-interstate-bridge-replacement-programs-i-5-bridge-replacement-project/ #IBR #I5Bridge #LightRail #Transportation #ClarkCounty #Vancouver #PublicOversight #GovernmentAccountability #WashingtonPolitics #Opinion

Fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles are powered by electricity, so they need to “fuel up” at charging stations. While as much as 80 percent of charging happens at home, public chargers allow those without access to home charging and those traveling farther distances to recharge their batteries. On this episode, we discuss EV charger availability and reliability and get a first-person perspective of EVs in rural Oregon. Guests: Jillian DiMedio, ODOE Senior Energy Policy Analyst; Steve Gutmann, co-founder of EVmath; and Robert Wallace, executive director Wy'East RC&D Grounded music by PaulYudin Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay Resources • Biennial Zero Emission Vehicle Report : https://www.oregon.gov/energy/energy-oregon/Pages/BIZEV.aspx • EVmath.org: https://www.evmath.org/ • Wy'East RC&D: https://www.wyeast-rcd.org/ • Oregon Electric Vehicle Dashboard: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/Data-and-Reports/Pages/Oregon-Electric-Vehicle-Dashboard.aspx • ODOT's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/climate/Pages/NEVI.aspx • DEQ's Zero-Emission Fueling Infrastructure Grant: https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/programs/Pages/OZEF.aspx

State Senator Noah Robinson with the latest from the legislature, the bill to move the ODOT tax date is moving, and he has introduced a bill to greatly increase the political tax credit, open phones follow.

State Rep Dwayne Yunker is all over the latest from the state legislature...looks like a move on that tax, ODOT bailout. Ken Rapoza from the Coalition for a prosperous America...Canada pulls away from the U.S., what happens next?

City of Reading - ODOT Reading Road Presentation - January 28, 2026

Scott gets an update on the state of of the roads from Matt Bruning from ODOT. Also civil rights attorney Rob Linneman explains what protestors and police are allowed to do during protests. Finally Hamilton County Medical Director Dr Stephan Feagins explains what the remainder of flu season will look like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott gets an update on the state of of the roads from Matt Bruning from ODOT. Also civil rights attorney Rob Linneman explains what protestors and police are allowed to do during protests. Finally Hamilton County Medical Director Dr Stephan Feagins explains what the remainder of flu season will look like.

Scott gets an update on the state of of the roads from Matt Bruning from ODOT. Also civil rights attorney Rob Linneman explains what protestors and police are allowed to do during protests. Finally Hamilton County Medical Director Dr Stephan Feagins explains what the remainder of flu season will look like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a special weather-related Roundtable, we'll talk about how the cleanup is going, and get an update from ODOT, the city, and NBC4 meteorologist Ben Gelber. Plus, reporters discuss the ICE-involved fatal shooting in Minneapolis and bring you the Ohio reaction.

Sterling is back keeping you updated on the latest news and weather regarding one of the biggest storms we have seen in quite some time. Kathleen Fuller from ODOT updates us on the roads, Jay Ratliff on airport delays and more. Willie and Sterling have a spirited debate at the end of the show.

Sterling is back keeping you updated on the latest news and weather regarding one of the biggest storms we have seen in quite some time. Kathleen Fuller from ODOT updates us on the roads, Jay Ratliff on airport delays and more. Willie and Sterling have a spirited debate at the end of the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sterling is back keeping you updated on the latest news and weather regarding one of the biggest storms we have seen in quite some time. Kathleen Fuller from ODOT updates us on the roads, Jay Ratliff on airport delays and more. Willie and Sterling have a spirited debate at the end of the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sterling gets you prepared for SNOWMAGEDDON! He talks with ODOT's Kathleen Fuller about their preparations for keeping the roads cleared. Paige Cosgrove of Cincinnati Animal Care explains why they need help taking care of dogs and cats in the cold. Sterling also wants to know what your go-to food is as you hunker down to ride out the snow.

State Rep. and Republican candidate for governor Ed Diehl joins the show. He talks about entering the race, his strengths, also the Dem scheme to move the ODOT gas tax repeal to May. Dr. Jane Orient talks with me abt how a new Trump health plan may look.

Willie talks with attorney Austin LiPuma who is representing some college students in an injury lawsuit. Also Luke Brennaman recaps his call of the Indiana Hoosiers in the National Title game. Finally Jennifer Ketchmark of WCPO and Matt Bruning of ODOT preview the big winter storm coming in this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Willie talks with attorney Austin LiPuma who is representing some college students in an injury lawsuit. Also Luke Brennaman recaps his call of the Indiana Hoosiers in the National Title game. Finally Jennifer Ketchmark of WCPO and Matt Bruning of ODOT preview the big winter storm coming in this weekend.

State Rep. Dwayne Yunker talks about the legislative days, upcoming session, Gov. Kotek wants the ODOT tax package canceled! Geologist Gregory Wrightstone, author of A CONVENIENT WARMING - Pres. Trump withdraws from climate groups, what does it mean?

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – I step inside an Ohio prison where incarcerated workers build every ODOT snow plow truck. What I find is not busywork, but skilled manufacturing, responsibility, and dignity. Through Ohio Penal Industries, men gain certifications, real wages, and pride while producing lifesaving equipment. The work reduces recidivism, strengthens public safety, and proves purpose can exist even behind...

On December 30th, Chief Petitioners plunked down the last pile of signatures on the Secretary of State's desk. It was a slam dunk for the Oregon System.In a record-breaking 40-ish days, a quarter-million Oregon voters lined up in every county to sign the “Stop the Gas Tax” petition and refer Governor Kotek's $4.3 billion transportation tax to the November ballot.These voters participated in the “Oregon System,” a form of direct democracy passed in 1902 and giving voters the right to challenge legislation in a veto referendum. Since then, Oregon voters have repealed 42 laws.Oregon Freedom Coalition's Nick Stark told Cascade there were nearly enough signatures to even qualify for a constitutional referendum.The record-breaking signature drive signaled legislators that Oregon's voters are up for any challenge—especially the legislative session beginning in February.No sooner had Stark spoken, when Governor Kotek called for lawmakers to “redirect, repeal, and rebuild” the transportation bill, admitting that “thousands of Oregonians across the state have made their point.”As designed, the Oregon System earned the Governor's attention.So what's next? The Bill's Chief Petitioners say a full repeal isn't the best answer as it would gut the good parts, re-institute tolling, and halt the audit of ODOT.In any case, the Governor and her supermajority are back where they started one year ago, unable to govern and unable to carry out the state's most basic functions: to maintain roads and bridges—the stuff all of us need and care about.Two things—a lack of imagination in spending solutions and a narrow fixation on collecting more taxes—make up a mindset where nothing can be done unless voters pay more for less—more for gas taxes, more for fees, more for dying transit, and more for fewer roads and fewer lanes for cars.While New York's socialist mayor touts the “warmth of collectivist action” — taxpayers in Oregon were nearly condemned to the cold gulag of blistering tax increases and service decreases. That is, until a quarter-million voters decided to light a fire, ignited by the spark of individual freedom.

ODOT preparing for another round of winter weather tonight; 2 people found shot to death in a Columbus home, 2 young children found there unharmed; year-end crime stats in Cleveland show an improvement in crime rates; new bill at the Ohio Statehouse seeks to name a portion of Interstate 70 after President Donald Trump.

In today's The Radar podcast, WFMJ Chief Meteorologist Eric Wilhelm discusses winter weather and how we deal with it.Joining Eric are Ohio Department of Transportation District 4 Public Information Officers Ray Marsch and Justin Chesnic, who share how ODOT prepares for bad weather, including how treating roads for snow, sleet and freezing rain has changed over the years.

One person is dead and nine are hospitalized after possible carbon monoxide poisoning in Central Ohio's Fairfield County; body found after Toledo house fire may be that of a missing woman; ODOT proposes a major project near Cleveland; additional details released in the termination of Ohio University's football coach.

Sterling and Donna D battle the snowy weather with ODOT's Kathleen Fuller, and break down recent sports news, including Joe Burrow's press conference and the scandal surrounding now-former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore.

Sterling and Donna D battle the snowy weather with ODOT's Kathleen Fuller, and break down recent sports news, including Joe Burrow's press conference and the scandal surrounding now-former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sterling and Donna D battle the snowy weather with ODOT's Kathleen Fuller, and break down recent sports news, including Joe Burrow's press conference and the scandal surrounding now-former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sterling and Donna D battle the snowy weather with ODOT's Kathleen Fuller, and break down recent sports news, including Joe Burrow's press conference and the scandal surrounding now-former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore.

Delaware County Prosecutor looking into report of an improper relationship between a sitting judge and an assistant prosecutor; family of a young father killed by a Canton police officer is taking the officer and the city to court; ODOT says 8 snowplows have been hit by other drivers in the past week; Sen. Bernie Moreno wants to get rid of dual citizenship.

Oregon and Washington officials have finalized agreements with four river users identified as being affected by a proposed 116-foot fixed-span replacement of the Interstate Bridge, allowing ODOT and WSDOT to submit an updated Navigation Impact Report to the U.S. Coast Guard for review. The agreements, valued at $140 million and payable only if a fixed-span permit is granted and construction begins, are intended to mitigate impacts and demonstrate continued commercial viability for affected users. The Program now awaits a revised Navigation Clearance Determination expected in early 2026. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/agreements-reached-with-four-river-users-identified-as-impacted-by-proposed-i-5-bridge-replacement/ #InterstateBridgeReplacement #ColumbiaRiver #WashingtonTransportation #OregonTransportation #USCoastGuard #IBRProgram #WSDOT #ODOT

More discussion on ODOT and the drive to repeal the gas tax and more with state Senator Noah Robinson, Diana Anderson at the CP library Thursday, A Dark Engineered Future as Imagined by Global Elites and How This Plays out in the US and Local Planning

The Portland Bureau of Transportation--or PBOT--is spending tens of millions to convert miles of a four-lane state highway, known as 82nd avenue, into a two-lane neighborhood street and busway.TriMet is headed for a contentious decision November 7th to put 82nd Ave on a major “Road Diet,” cut motorist capacity in half, and replace car lanes with BAT lanes for bikes and transit. It all started three years ago when ODOT transferred the Portland section of 82nd to PBOT, who began spending millions on a scheme to “build a better 82nd avenue.”PBOT's overarching vision—for 82nd and others—means converting state highways to busways by reducing lanes, adding barriers, punishing motorists with gridlock, and calling it progress. It's part of Portland's “Transportation System Plan” that envisions walking, bicycling, transit, and shared vehicles for 70 percent of Portland. Their “strategy for people movement” literally does not include personal vehicles.When Metro, PBOT, and TriMet meet--a rabble of bike activists, lawyers, and Democratic Socialists plan to make a showing and demand more miles of dedicated BAT lanes for buses and bikes on state highways.Oregon motorists make up 90 percent of 82nd avenue users. They're busy living their lives—not attending PBOT meetings. This time, when TriMet meets on November 7th – let them hear from you. Submit a public comment and tell them to remove BAT lanes from further consideration.

00:00:00 – Cold Open, Clips & Chaos Loose intro, tech hiccups, and a fast pivot into “clips of the week,” featuring a barrage of Alex Jones soundbites (old gravelly vs. current voice), plus a quick, context-free Trump clip to set the show's tone. 00:10:00 – “It's All Happening” & Bankruptcy Theater Speculation that sheriff's deputies could seize Alex Jones/Infowars gear “as early as tomorrow,” with riffs on the supposed value of studio computers and Jones' knack for rebooting operations overnight. 00:20:00 – Area 51 Double-Header: Gunfire & a “Mysterious Aircraft” Two back-to-back incidents near Area 51/Creech/Nellis spark theories: contamination and an escape attempt, witness suppression by “making him look erratic,” or a PSYOP stress test to coordinate base responses. Hosts play a local TV hit about a drone/aircraft “incident” and connect dots with humor (and rock-lifting dares at the gate). 00:30:00 – Hollywood vs. Synthetic Stars Debate over an “AI actress” getting agent attention and a producer touting a film “helmed” by a virtual director; SAG-AFTRA pushback; the hosts argue audiences still want human experience—even if cartoons/CG are beloved. They predict an “AI first hit, then bust” cycle. 00:40:00 – Pets: Love, Debt, and Domestic Diplomacy A sobering segment on pet costs (lifetime cat/dog totals), “pet poverty,” and the real logistics of blending a dog-and-cat household; one story has a couple divorcing over warring pets. Personal anecdotes, math-y back-of-the-napkin costs, and hard-won advice. 00:50:00 – What Happens After We Die? (UVA's DOPS) Deep dive into UVA's Division of Perceptual Studies: near-death experience patterns (tunnels, life review, veridical O.R. details under anesthesia), cultural lenses, and lingering unknowns because…consciousness itself remains unsolved. 01:00:00 – Space Rocks, Nukes, and the Wow Signal An asteroid with a small chance of hitting the Moon in 2032 prompts “nuke it?” jokes and movie throwbacks (Deep Impact/Armageddon), while Avi Loeb's musing ties 3I/ATLAS to the 1977 “Wow!” signal—fun, provocative speculation. 01:10:00 – Fat Bear Season & Aisle 9: Bear Animal news palate cleanser: Fat Bear Week hype (why bulking matters before hibernation) and a baby bear wandering into an Arizona grocery store—equal parts cute and chaotic. (Video described; no injuries.) 01:20:00 – Pumpkin Spice Cabal They uncover Starbucks' “Leaf Rakers Society,” a private, all-things-autumn fan group with a tongue-in-cheek “secret handshake,” and riff about seasonal cult vibes, memes, and moderators keeping things squeaky clean. 01:30:00 – Local Roads, Bad Choices Ohio highway anecdotes and viral clips: drivers stopping in live lanes to force last-second exits; ODOT scolding; a reminder to “take the next exit” instead of causing carnage. 01:40:00 – Night-Snack Science: What Not to Eat Before Bed From aged cheeses (tyramine → stress hormones) to salty chips and sugar bombs, they run a late-night food blacklist with comedic “bedtime steak” and cereal confessions—and why those choices sabotage sleep. 01:50:00 – Sleep Killers, Continued More don'ts (donuts, spicy foods, soda, etc.), wrapped in escalating bits about in-bed snacking disasters and derailed diets—plus one last Alex-style rant cameo for good measure. 02:00:00 – Wind-Down & Housekeeping Quick recap, moderation jokes (“in moderation, my guy”), thanks to listeners, site/merch housekeeping, and a sign-off that hints at more weird news next time. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Website: http://obdmpod.com ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/obdmpod ► Full Videos at Odysee: https://odysee.com/@obdm:0 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/obdmpod ► Instagram: obdmpod ► Email: ourbigdumbmouth at gmail ► RSS: http://ourbigdumbmouth.libsyn.com/rss ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-big-dumb-mouth/id261189509?mt=2  

OPB reporter, Dirk Vanderhart, joins the Exchange to shed light from his reporting on the special session of the Oregon legislature.

OPB reporter, Dirk Vanderhart, joins the Exchange to shed light from his reporting on the special session of the Oregon legislature.

92.3 The Fan's own Daryl Ruiter joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to discuss the latest on the Cleveland Browns' Week 3 matchup against the Green Bay Packers, as well as the updates on the Browns' planned move to Brook Park.

VBrowns get ODOT approval to build stadium in Brook Park

Browns get ODOT approval to build stadium in Brook Park+Two Keys and a Lock

About Last Night: Isaiah Bond set to play Saturday; Brook Park Mayor Ed Orcutt on Browns-ODOT issue full 524 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:22:32 +0000 yhBZcD5NUbc0zvFx56CIPAKvCRJdZoRz about last night,sports The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima about last night,sports About Last Night: Isaiah Bond set to play Saturday; Brook Park Mayor Ed Orcutt on Browns-ODOT issue The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False

Earlier this month the Oregon Department of Transportation announced it would need to lay off nearly 500 workers. This came after lawmakers failed to pass a transportation package to help boost the budget of the agency responsible for road maintenance around the state. Now, Gov. Tina Kotek has announced a special session will be held in late August with the hopes of finding the funds for the state’s transportation agency and has also shared she will delay impending layoffs. OPB politics reporter Dirk Vanderhart joins us to share more on what to expect from the upcoming special session.

Best Ballparks in the MLB. Potholes derail the show. ITN featuring hot ODOT news!