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By 2050, roughly one in four Oregonians will be age 65 or older. In rural Lincoln County, older adults already make up about a third of the population, representing one of the fastest-aging communities in the state.“Think Out Loud” recently traveled to Newport to talk about healthy aging — the social connections and habits that can help people thrive as they get older, as well as the programs and policies communities should consider as their populations age.Jan Molnar Fitzgerald is the executive director of North End Senior Solutions, which includes an adult day service. Helen Beaman is the older adult behavioral health specialist for Lincoln and Tillamook counties. Randi Moore is the director of Senior, Disability, and Community Services Programs for the Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments. And Debby Rhein volunteers for some of the council’s programs, including as a Senior Companion and Foster Grandparent.They joined us in front of a live audience at the Newport 60+ Activity Center to talk about the civic and social infrastructure that can lead to healthy aging on the Oregon Coast.                

In this episode of The Biggest Table, I delve into the subject of church camp with guest Cara Meredith, a speaker, writer, and public theologian. The discussion revolves around Cara's book 'Church Camp: Bad Skits, Cry Night, and How White Evangelicalism Betrayed a Generation,' examining the complex nature of church camps. Cara emphasizes the importance of holding both the positive and negative aspects of camp life, discussing the formative experiences alongside the theological and social harms encountered. The conversation provides insights into maintaining nuanced views, fostering dialogue with children about their experiences, and imagining better ways to cultivate genuine spiritual growth and inclusivity in camp environments.A sought-after speaker, writer, and public theologian, Cara Meredith is the author of Church Camp: Bad Skits, Cry Night, and How White Evangelicalism Betrayed a Generation and The Color of Life: A Journey Toward Love and Racial Justice. She has been featured in national media outlets such as The Oregonian, The New York Times, The Living Church, The Christian Century, and Baptist News Global, among others. Passionate about justice, spirituality, and storytelling alike, Cara holds a master of theology from Fuller Seminary and is a postulant for Holy Orders in the Episcopal Church. With a background in education and nonprofit work, Cara also works part-time as the Director of Development for Made for PAX Co, an organization dedicated to providing mentorship and vocational resources to emerging creatives, contemplatives, church leaders, and community builders of color.   When she's not working, you'll likely find her reading a book, tinkering around in the garden, or hanging out with her family. She is proud to call Oakland, California home.Follow Cara Meredith @carameredithwrites:FacebookInstagramSubstackThis episode of the Biggest Table is brought to you in part by Wild Goose Coffee. Since 2008, Wild Goose has sought to build better communities through coffee. For our listeners, Wild Goose is offering a special promotion of 20% off a one time order using the code TABLE at checkout. To learn more and to order coffee, please visit wildgoosecoffee.com. 

The Oregonian's investigative reporter Yesenia Amaro talks on Beat Check about the recent immigration enforcement ramp-up, Trump's approach to immigration and the impact on Oregon communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ada Gallagher was an artsy kid who joined the track team at Portland’s McDaniel High School at the urging of her friends. It turns out, not only was she was good at running, she also enjoyed it. Last year, Gallagher won first place in the 200-meter race at the Class 6A state track meet. Earlier this year, Fox News posted a video of her performance in a 400-meter race at a meet. The national attention came because Ada is a member of a very small but controversial population: a transgender female athlete. In February, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports” that aimed to ban transgender women from competing in girls and women’s sports. After Ada’s win in the 400, the Trump administration launched an investigation into Portland Public Schools and the Oregon School Activities Association for allegedly violating Title IX. Bill Oram, sports reporter at the Oregonian, and Ada Gallagher join us to talk about what it has been like to be at the center of national attention, and why she and her family are choosing to leave the country.

The reconciliation bill passed by the U.S. House is truly monstrous, slashing health care and nutrition assistance to help pay for tax cuts that mainly would go to the rich. But there's more harm that would flow from the bill.One thing that hasn't gotten a lot of attention is the fact that the reconciliation bill threatens to shrink Oregon revenue collections, due to the way our state tax code connects to the federal tax code. As OCPP Deputy Director Daniel Hauser explains in this episode of Policy for the People, if the US House reconciliation bill becomes law and the Oregon legislature does nothing, Oregon will end up having less money to address the needs of Oregonians, just when there will be greater need due to the federal cuts to health care and nutrition assistance. 

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Wednesday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube got underway with a final decision as to whether or not one play decides a game; then, James Crepea, Oregon & Big Ten reporter for The Oregonian, tells us where the ceiling is for the Ducks, and why Nebraska is a Big Ten dark horse; later, Cole lays out why the Big Ten is so intriguing this year; and finally, we finish up our irreplaceable SEC players discussion. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Hunnicutt is President of Oregon Property Owners Association. OPOA is active in the legislature and courts to protect Oregon property owners, urban and rural, from excessive state and federal regulations that limit Oregonians' rights to own and use private property. Dave has been at the forefront of nearly every one of these battles.For nearly 25 years, Dave has represented Oregon property owners in the Capitol and in courts throughout Oregon. As a registered Oregon lobbyist, Dave has successfully advocated for the passage of legislation to protect Oregon property owners in all areas of real property law, including land use/zoning, environmental law, eminent domain law, resolving government/private title disputes, and natural resources law. Since 1996, over 60 OPOA/OIA bills have been enacted into law.An active member of the Oregon State Bar, Dave represents Oregon property owners in litigation in courts and agencies throughout Oregon. Dave has appeared and argued before the Oregon Supreme Court, the Oregon Court of Appeals, the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals, multiple Oregon agencies, and in circuit courts throughout Oregon. Dave received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Oregon and his Juris Doctorate from the Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College. This is the link we discussed about building permits in Oregon over the last 30 years. https://oregoneconomicanalysis.com/2023/01/26/new-housing-under-construction/ This a great map to see all the Urban Growth Boundaries that exist in Oregon. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crosstabs.studio

Dr. Mary Andrus, Co-Director of the Art Therapy Program at Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling joins the Exchange.

This interview is with Anne McIntyre of Hess Creek Vineyard. In this interview Anne talks about her journey from being a ship pilot to growing grapes in Oregon.Anne shares about her childhood in California and how she fell in love with sailing early in her life. She dives into her time spent at a maritime academy and her different jobs associated with sailing.Later in the interview, Anne talks about her connection to Oregon and how she found a property through the Oregonian. She then shares about her path in learning about wine and the short period where she made some. Finally, Anne leaves us with some of her hopes for both the industry and herself. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Hess Creek Vineyard in Dundee on May 22, 2025.

I'm willing to bet that most Oregonians don't know who our State Treasurer is, much less what the State Treasury does.But we should.  The office of State Treasurer, currently Elizabeth Steiner by the way, is a powerful position, and invests a huge amount of public money.How that money is invested matters, and it really matters that our public dollars and pension funds are deeply invested in the fossil fuel industry.The statewide coalition Divest Oregon has been calling out the treasury's dirty investments for several years now, and they've also put out policy proposals, research, and legislation to shift our investments to help foster a clean energy economy.I'm delighted to talk with two of their members today about the work they do, how it affects all Oregonians, and how to help.As always, Coast Range Radio is free on all podcast apps, which is a great way to share this episode. My email is coastrangeradio@gmail.com, let me know what you think of the show!Show Notes:https://www.divestoregon.org/The-Pause-Act--2025https://www.divestoregon.org/2025-climate-risk-reviewhttps://www.green529.org/https://www.instagram.com/coastrangeradio/

Show 15-23 Summary: The Democrats' latest scheme to steal money from Oregonians to solve imaginary problems will kill businesses and jobs. It's like watching democrats unplug Oregon's life support. But why are three Republicans helping to push through a carbon cap and trade scheme? It will, allegedly (maybe), replace the governor's existing climate protection program … Read More Read More The post 15-23 Democrats Assisting Oregon's Suicide – With Republican Help appeared first on The I Spy Radio Show.

In the digital age, true crime content has exploded in popularity across podcasts, social media and streaming platforms. But with this growth comes a troubling trend: The blurring of verified facts and speculative theories.   On a recent episode of Beat Check with the Oregonian, guests Emily Reeder and Ashley Desanno from the Books with Your Besties podcast discussed this challenge while reflecting on their coverage of the Kyron Horman case, the 7-year-old Portland boy that went missing in 2010.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2010, digital tools for journalists were emerging, but the gritty, time-intensive methods of traditional reporting still dominated newsrooms. The disappearance of 7-year-old Kyron Horman from his Portland elementary school thrust The Oregonian's journalists into a high-stakes investigation that demanded old-school techniques now increasingly rare in today's fast-paced media environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Both the latest federal point-in-time count and Multnomah County's own recent data on our area's homeless population show that a serious homelessness crisis remains on Portland's streets. Today, we're talking with Oregonian reporter Lillian Mongeau Hughes to get caught up on where we are with solutions. We're finding out what the latest numbers actually tell us, what every level of government is doing about the issue, and when we'll actually know what next year's homelessness services will look like in our city. For Further Reading: Homelessness Continues To Rise in Portland Area Even as Increased Services Help Thousands [Oregonian ] Officials Now Have a Much Better Idea of How Many Homeless People Live in Multnomah County. It's a Lot [Oregonian

When a child goes missing, the first hours can be critical. In Kyron Horman's case, investigators didn't even know he was missing until about six hours had passed — a devastating delay that may have forever altered the trajectory of one of Oregon's most haunting unsolved cases. In a recent discussion on the Beat Check with The Oregonian podcast, veteran crime reporter Maxine Bernstein highlighted this critical timeline as perhaps the most consequential element of the 2010 disappearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Oram of The Oregonian fills in again as they discuss worst abuses of their media access....Boise St. and 3 other schools officially leave MWC, Sprague is whole heartedly rooting for Pacers in the NBA Finals and hopes Rick Carlisle gets his due on this stage.

A trio of journalists joined Editor Therese Bottomly on Monday's episode of “Beat Check with The Oregonian” to talk about the 2020 street protests that started in Portland after the police killing of George Floyd. Multimedia journalist Beth Nakamura, social media producer Ryan Fernandez, and reporter Zane Sparling (who covered protests for the Portland Tribune) join the conversation. On this episode of Beat Check, we talk about: --The physical dangers journalists faced on the streets from tear gas, munitions, crowding --Direct police violence against journalists --The three chapters of the 150-plus nights of protest --The role of live streamers --The fatal shooting in downtown after a pro-Trump caravan arrived in the city Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is the audio for a YouTube TeamStream that initially ran on May 14, 2025.  TeamStreams run live every Tuesday at 9 pm on the WOJM YouTube channel, barring unforeseen circumstances or holidays.  Please take a moment and help us out — even if you don't watch us there, subscribe to our YouTube channel today! We get so much love from our fans in the Western half of the US that we've moved the show for them! That's right, we're starting this WOJM TeamStream late so our Californians, Oregonians, Washingtonians, Hawaiians, Alaskans, and more of our non-Eastern folks can watch us without interrupting dinner for a change! Joining Mike for this special occasion are two of LA's best, Joe Slepski from Joe On Joe Podcast and Ray Stakenas from Who Would Win Podcast! We've got two (pretty sparse) weeks of GI Joe news and lots of shenanigans! LISTEN TODAY! You can watch this episode at: https://youtube.com/live/YWxUBMnG4ok   Get caught up on your reading without all that pesky reading!  Listen to Banned Camp — the comedy podcast that looks into why classic books get banned!  You can find them wherever you listen to podcasts!  Remember, that's Banned with two N's!

Just ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget reconciliation bill – a massive tax and budget package. If this bill ultimately becomes law, it will – among other things – force deep cuts to safety net programs, especially Medicaid and nutrition assistance.One of the members of Congress who voted no on the bill was Representative Andrea Salinas, who represents Oregon's 6th Congressional District.We spoke with Representative Salinas about what the budget reconciliation bill would mean for Oregonians and the people of this country.

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to advance President Trump's massive $3 trillion budget bill to the U.S. Senate. One of its most controversial parts is the plan to reduce federal spending on Medicaid by nearly $700 billion over a decade. Today we're talking with U.S. Representative Maxine Dexter, who represents Oregon's 3rd Congressional District and is a physician and member of the Democratic Doctors Caucus. She voted no on the bill and has been outspoken about the ways these cuts to Medicaid will affect daily life for hundreds of thousands of Oregonians.  Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. If you enjoyed the interview with Stacey Hoshimiya, the director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Portland State University, learn more below: Free tickets to the 2025 Invent Oregon Finals - June 27th at University of Portland Intake form for becoming a mentor for the students: Get Involved: Support the Next Generation of Innovators! Learn more about the sponsors of this May 28th episode: Veganizer PDX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Covering Oregon State Baseball for The Oregonian...Joe Freeman returns to the show to preview the Corvallis and Eugene Regionals this weekend and the chances one or both teams can get to Omaha.

It's Tuesday, May 27th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Trump delegation investigates violations of free speech in U.K. The Trump administration has sent a delegation  to investigate the violations of free speech in the United Kingdom. They met with five people who have been arrested, and even convicted, of praying silently near abortion mills in Glasgow, Scotland as well as Birmingham and Bournemouth, England. At issue is the U.K.'s equating protesting near abortion clinics with silent prayer, and the government's antipathy towards pro-lifers expressing their opinions about killing children.  Only 39% of Americans “extremely proud” of citizenship Are Americans losing a sense of patriotism?  A 2023 Gallup Survey found only 39% of Americans are “Extremely Proud” of their citizenship status.  And a Wall Street Journal/National Opinion Research Center survey found the percentage of Americans who considered patriotism “very important” has dropped from 70% in 1998 to 38% in 2023.  Keep in mind Isaiah 40:5-7. It says, “Behold, the nations are as a drop in a bucket, and are counted as the small dust on the scales; look, [the Lord] lifts up the isles as a very little thing. And Lebanon is not sufficient to burn, nor its beasts sufficient for a burnt offering. All nations before Him are as nothing, and they are counted by Him less than nothing and worthless.” Russia launched largest aerial attack on Ukraine since war's start Russia launched  298 drones and 69 missiles on Kiev over the weekend, reports the Associated Press. It was the largest aerial attack on the capital of Ukraine since the beginning of the 3-year war. Altogether, Russia sent 900 drones into Ukraine over the weekend. President Trump responded on his Truth Social account calling Putin “absolutely crazy,” reports The Financial Times. TRUMP: “I'm not happy with what [Russian President Vladimir] Putin is doing. He's killing a lot of people. I don't know what happened to Putin. I've known him a long time. Always gotten along with him, but he's sending rockets into cities and killing people, and I don't like it at all. Okay? We're in the middle of talking, and he's shooting rockets into Kiev and other cities. I don't like it at all.” And Trump warned that any attempt on the part of Russia to take all of Ukraine would "lead to the downfall of Russia.”  Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill” goes to the Senate As The Worldview reported on Friday, Trump's “Big, Beautiful Bill” passed the House of Representatives by a single vote on Thursday.   The major highlights of the bill include tax cuts, the elimination of $700 million of Planned Parenthood funding, a national private school dollar-for-dollar tax credit to scholarship donors, and an expanded child tax credit. If you have not yet called your two Senators, call them TODAY at 202-224-3121 and ask them to DEFUND Planned Parenthood. We can expect maybe even a bigger fight in the Senate over the spending bill. Republican Senators are split on the bill.  Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri does not want to cut Medicaid spending.  And Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky described the spending cuts this way.  PAUL: “I support spending cuts. I think the cuts currently in the bill are wimpy and anemic.” Texas legislature passed Ten Commandments bill on Sabbath The Texas legislature has approved a bill requiring the posting of the Ten Commandments in public schools throughout the state come September. Ironically, they passed the bill on the Sabbath, breaking the fourth commandment! The bill heads back to the Senate, after which Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott is expected to sign it into law. A similar law, enacted recently in Louisiana, is hung up in a federal court. Oregon has more elderly than children The state of Oregon's demographics are not doing well. The state now has more elderly over 65 years of age than children under 18 years of age, presenting a demographic challenge, reports The Oregonian.  In 1985, there were twice as many children as elderly. At this rate, in 10 more years, Oregon will have 40% more seniors than children.   The state holds the position as the eighth worst demographic in the nation. The other states are located on the eastern seaboard. Oregon was the first state to legalize physician-assisted suicide. That was in 1994. Here is what God says in Deuteronomy 30:19. “I call Heaven and Earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live.” 500,000 new homes are on the market The U.S. construction industry should beware!   Inventory of new homes has reached 2007 levels — now 500,000 on the market, up from 150,000 homes in 2012. America is most generous nation America is the most generous nation in the world, by a long shot.   That's the conclusion in the most recent Global Philanthropy Report produced by the Lilly Foundation.    The US is the highest charitable contributor to other nations, by percentage of gross national income. With a total of $50 billion of philanthropic outflow, Americans contribute 70% of the world's philanthropic outflow to other nations, whereas it only makes up 4% of the world's population. Other generous nations included the UK, Germany, Canada, Switzerland, France, Netherlands, Australia, and South Korea.  The late Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty proclaimed Jesus And finally, Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty fame has died at the age of 79. His family announced Sunday that he has gone to be with the Lord.  Willie and Korie Robertson Instagrammed that “He reminded us often of the words of Paul.  ‘You do not grieve like those who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him.'” Phil said, “When I die, don't cry. Sing. Dance. But don't cry when I die.  When I die, you say, ‘He made it!'” His son and daughter-in-law spoke of the lives who “have been impacted by his life saved by grace, his bold faith, and by his desire to tell everyone who would listen the Good News of Jesus.” Listen to Phil share his love of evangelism in this excerpt from his Unashamed podcast. PHIL: “It's been the most exciting one thing I've ever done in my life.” WILLIE: “What?” PHIL: “To see people go from lost to saved.” WILLIE:  “Oh, that's right!” PHIL: “It's the most exciting thing I've ever done in my life is being a part of that. The guy that ordered the duck call. That's all he wanted was a duck call. And in the midst of that, he cursed God. ‘G.D. this and G.D. that.'  Before we hung up, he said, ‘You got my duck call coming?' I said, ‘Yeah, I got it coming.' “I said, ‘By the way, why do you keep cursing the only One that could save you from death?' It was silence.  He said, ‘Hey, send me my duck call.'  (Dial tone. He hung up). “Well, about 10 minutes went by and the phone rang. He said, ‘Hey, it's me again. You know what? I never thought about that.' I said, ‘Well, you're cursing Him. Unless He can get you out of here alive, I don't know no one else that could. You know what you ought to do. You ought to come over here and I'll tell you about the One you're cursing. You may change your mind.' He said, ‘I might do that.' I said, ‘Well, you ought to.'  Well a week goes by, knock on the door, he steps in the door, and he said, ‘I'm the one that was cursing God. And you told me you're going to show me why I shouldn't.' “So, I told him about Jesus. He was converted. About 15 or 20 years later, I ran into him, and he was one of the leaders at that church where I was speaking. So, you never know.” The Duck Dynasty reality program aired on A&E between 2012 and 2017. At its peak, the reality program reached 10 million viewers.  Sadly, the network pulled the program after Phil Robertson referred to homosexual behavior as “sinful.”  Watch the trailer for the movie about Phil called The Blind and rent the movie itself here. Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, May 27th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Originally published April 15, 2021: Did you know that sitting for more than 30 minutes at a time can negatively affect your body in ways comparable to smoking a pack of cigarettes a day? For those with conditions like diabetes or chronic pain, inactivity only makes things worse. In this episode, Dr. Allen Lycka sits down with expert physical therapist Colin Hoobler to explore how simple, consistent movement can significantly improve your physical and mental well-being—especially as we age.   Whether you're managing a health condition or simply looking to build healthier habits, Colin shares practical guidance on how to get moving safely—at home or elsewhere—and how to find trustworthy sources of support. If you're over 50, the stakes are even higher, but so are the potential rewards. Learn how to reduce your health risks, elevate your mood, and start a routine that works for your life.   Guest Bio: Colin Hoobler, DPT, MPT, MS, BS, brings over two decades of experience in physical therapy, with a strong focus on fall prevention and chronic disease management in older adults. He's served as a guest professor at top institutions including Oregon Health & Science University and has educated future healthcare professionals on using exercise as medicine. Colin created and hosted The Fitness Show on PBS and served as NBC's regional health expert. He's also a longtime health columnist for The Oregonian, founder of the non-profit CARE (Coalition for Active Resident Engagement), and host of the Choose Your Age podcast. A former competitive bodybuilder, Colin brings both scientific expertise and personal passion to the conversation about aging well and staying active.   Social media links Colin Hoobler: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/colin.hoobler.75 X - https://twitter.com/colinhoobler?lang=en LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-hoobler-622aab1a3/ Website - https://www.conniepheiff.com/ and https://talentconcierge.co/   Thanks for listening to the show! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation, please email me at allen@drallenlycka.com or visit our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/drallenlycka. We would love to have you join us there, and welcome your messages. We check our Messenger often.   This show is built on “The Secrets to Living A Fantastic Life.” Get your copy by visiting: https://secretsbook.now.site/home   We are building a community of like-minded people in the personal development/self-help/professional development industries, and are always looking for wonderful guests for our show. If you have any recommendations, please email us!   Dr. Allen Lycka's Social Media Links Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/drallenlycka Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/dr_allen_lycka/ X:  https://X.com/drallenlycka YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DrAllenLycka/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/allenlycka/   Subscribe to the show. We would be honored to have you subscribe to the show, just use the podcast app on your mobile device.   Leave a review! We appreciate your feedback, as every little bit helps us produce even better shows. We want to bring value to your day, and have you join us time and again.  Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes or your favorite app goes a long way! Thank you!

While the biggest school bond on the ballot seems to be passing in Tuesday’s special election, Oregonians appear to be split in their support of education-related bond measures that would fund school building construction, maintenance and other improvements. OPB editor Rob Manning joins us to give us a picture of how many of the education-related votes fared in this week’s election.

Today, I'm joined by Cara Meredith, author of the new book Church Camp. We're digging into the ways camp shapes our faith, our friendships, and our sense of who belongs. We get real about the fun memories, but also the uncomfortable parts—who was included, who was left out, and what messages we picked up along the way. Cara and I talk about how camp can turn faith into a checklist—who's in, who's out, who fits and who doesn't. But we also imagine what camp could be if it became a place of real belonging, where every kid was seen and valued, no matter their story. If you've ever looked back on your camp experience with mixed feelings, or wondered how those weeks shaped your view of God and yourself, you'll find something here. This episode is about holding the good and the hard together, asking better questions, and dreaming about what's possible. So join us as we go to camp.A sought-after speaker, writer, and public theologian, Cara Meredith is the author of Church Camp and The Color of Life. Passionate about issues of justice, race, and privilege, Cara holds a master of theology from Fuller Seminary and is a postulant for Holy Orders in the Episcopal Church. With a background in education and nonprofit work, she wears more hats than she probably ought, but mostly just enjoys playing with words, a lot. Her writing has been featured in national media outlets such as The Oregonian, The New York Times, The Living Church, The Christian Century, and Baptist News Global, among others. She lives with her family in Oakland, California.Cara's Book:Church CampCara's Recommendation:Here I AmSubscribe to Our Substack: Shifting CultureConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Support the show

Congress is considering cuts to Medicaid that would affect millions of Americans. Under a current proposal, nearly half of the Oregonians enrolled in the Oregon Health Plan would be required to prove they’re working or volunteering 80 hours a month to keep their coverage. In Oregon, some fear changes to Medicaid could hit healthcare in rural communities especially hard. Evan Saulino is a family physician providing clinical care in the Columbia River Gorge. His commentary on possible cuts to Medicaid was recently featured in the Oregon Capital Chronicle. He joins us with details of his concerns and how federal changes to Medicaid would affect rural healthcare.

Watchdog reporter Ted Sickinger joined Editor Therese Bottomly on this episode of “Beat Check with The Oregonian” to talk about his extraordinary reporting into Skyline CDL School, which operated in Oregon and Washington. On this episode of Beat Check, we talk about: --How the alleged bribery scheme operated, according to regulators --How the newsroom got onto the story --How regulators in Washington went on stakeouts to make their case What role the Higher Education Coordinating Commission has --How the school seemed to make efforts to appeal to Russian and Ukrainian immigrants --What the impact of the reporting has been Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys start the show by talking about fashion. Brock Purdy finally got PAID! Can Denver upset the Thunder. ITN featuring National BBQ day news and can most Oregonians afford an unexpected expense? The Pick Pony Club! Story Time with Joey! Enjoy the Club.

The Fan's new horse betting expert. This segment gets gross. ITN featuring National BBQ Day and how many Oregonians are living paycheck to paycheck?

House Bill 2808 and House Bill 2165 seek to address the Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) budget shortfall of $875,000, but through different methods. Instead of choosing which bill offers the best path towards good governance, the legislature is saying, “both.” HB 2808 would increase the permitting and licensing fees related to wells. HB 2165 would provide an increase in funding to OWRD from the general fund of $830,415.Initially proposed as a one-or-the-other approach, the current recommendation from the committee is that both bills are needed, with no downsizing. The solution addressed by these bills is critical to the one-in-four Oregonians relying on domestic wells. But well owners, not taxpayers, should pay for increased employment costs at OWRD. Permit fees are a means of ensuring that the agency has a fiscal responsibility to process applications, versus relying on a one-time bailout from the general fund that has no statutory requirements for processing applications.When fees are required by law, project beneficiaries should pay the price, not taxpayers. Fee increases should be permitted only when agencies can show increasing employment costs, increasing demand for processors, and that no agency rulemaking has created obstacles to processing. In the case of OWRD, funding increases are needed, but this should come from landowners wanting a new well, not unsuspecting taxpayers who are already paying their own monthly water bills.

Oregonian columnist Bill Oram wraps up the Draft Lottery discussion around the Blazers, the Male Sack is full and juicy...and who do we like in playoff action tonight?

For this week's episode of Beat Check with The Oregonian, education reporter Julia Silverman tackles a series of burning questions from readers and listeners who are weighing how to vote on the $1.83 billion bond. Have a listen, and don't forget to turn in your ballot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Right now, there’s a lot happening in the State Capitol that will affect all Oregonians in some way. And because it’s an odd-numbered year, which means the Oregon Legislature has a session that stretches from January to June, we’re nearing the busiest time of the legislative session. This is when lawmakers have to pass a two-year budget and, of course, some other bills that are critical to keep the state running. Podcast producer, and self-described “civics nerd,” Julie Sabatier tagged along with OPB capitol reporter Dirk VanderHart for a day to see what’s going on behind the scenes of our state government.    For more Evergreen episodes and to share your voice with us, visit our showpage. Follow OPB on Instagram, and follow host Jenn Chávez too. You can sign up for OPB’s newsletters to get what you need in your inbox regularly.   Don’t forget to check out our many podcasts, which can be found on any of your favorite podcast apps: Hush Timber Wars Season 2: Salmon Wars Politics Now Think Out Loud And many more! Check out our full show list here.

In 2022, Oregonians passed Measure 111, which amends the state constitution to declare access to affordable healthcare a right for every citizen. As it happens, this was the first ballot Derek voted on when moving to the state. Now that the long journey to universal healthcare is a reality in Oregon, what does that actually entail? Derek is joined by two members of the nonprofit organization, Health Care for All Oregon: Collin Stackhouse, the Social Media Coordinator, and Rebecca Schoon, an Associate Professor of Public Health at Pacific University, who's on the board. Together, they map out the journey ahead. Health Care for All Oregon Measure 111 passes, giving Oregonians a constitutional right to access affordable health care Maga's era of ‘soft eugenics': let the weak get sick, help the clever breed Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author of "American Soccer: Great on Paper, S**T on Grass" Enough said. This Brit ex-pat joined Zach and I to chat youth soccer, overkill, pay to play, and more! #podcast #soccer #youthsoccer #development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sid Spurgeon, author of the books "Hard Times, Good People" and "Rivers, Pick Ups and Friends" joins this bonus episode of Knew Amsterdam Radio to chat about the craft of writing. Sid is a "late bloomer" who's writing well into his 70s about subject matter that is based on relationships with an Americana flair.

A federal education program known as TRIO is effectively zeroed out in President Trump’s proposed budget. It began as part of Lyndon Johnson's so-called War on Poverty in the 1960s. Today close to a million low income and disadvantaged students in the U.S. get help from these grants. Earlier this year, the Trump administration excluded students without legal status from being eligible for these programs. We'll hear what TRIO means for Oregonians from the executive director of Oregon TRIO Association, Matt Bisek, and Oregon State University student Brianna Eck. 

Between the on-again-off-again tariffs and the cancellation of federal funding, Oregonians across the state are affected by the many changes coming from the federal government. Reporters at the Portland Business Journal set out to take the temperature of business, nonprofit and political leaders across the state, three months into the Trump administration. Elizabeth Hayes, reporter for the Portland Business Journal, joins us to share what they found out.

On Monday, the U.S. Department of Education is expected to resume collections on student loans that are in default, ending a five-year pause that first began at the start of the pandemic. According to the agency, more than 5 million borrowers are in default, which typically happens after nine months of non-payment on a federal student loan. The federal government can force collections on defaulted student loans by garnishing wages, tax refunds or Social Security benefits.  About 500,000 Oregonians have student loans, most of which have balances between $10,000 and $40,000, according to Lane Thompson, the Oregon Student Loan Ombuds. That position was created through the passage of SB 485 in 2021 that also required all companies that service student loans in Oregon to be licensed by the state’s Division of Financial Regulation. Thompson joins us to share more information about her office and offers advice for borrowers in Oregon. 

John talks to Josh Crepea, Oregon Ducks reporter for the Oregonian about the path from college to first round pick for new Commander draftee Josh Conerly Jr. https://www.ampiremedia.com/

Daniel Estrin is an Oregonian who makes Oregon wines. As winemaker and vineyard manager for Cristom, Daniel has put his stamp on this iconic brand that's a favorite of Binny's wine buyers and customers. Cristom Pinot Noir Mt. Jefferson Cuvée 2022 Cristom Pinot Noir Jessie Vineyard 2021 Cristom Pinot Noir Louise Vineyard 2021 Cristom Pinot Noir Eileen Vineyard 2021 Cristom Pinot Noir Paul Gerrie Vineyard 2021 Cristom Wines Chardonnay Estate Eola-Amity Hills 2022 If you have a question for the Barrel to Bottle Crew, email us at comments@binnys.com, or reach out to us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. If we answer your question during a podcast, you'll get a $20 Binny's Gift Card! If you like our podcast, subscribe wherever you download podcasts. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts.  

What happens when a Portland father joins a friend for a casual camping trip — and ends up face-to-face with something that defies reality? In this gripping episode, we sit down with John, a working-class Oregonian who thought he was spending a quiet evening in the Mount Hood National Forest... until a glowing red glow stick led to one of the most shocking Sasquatch encounters we've ever heard.John describes a crouched, cougar-shaped creature by the creek that suddenly stood eight feet tall, revealed a glowing yellow eye, and seemed to absorb the beam from his thousand-lumen flashlight. Then — it hovered. In a story that blends spiritual fear with raw terror, John opens up about the life-changing aftermath, the dreams that followed, and the questions he still carries.You'll hear details from Highway 26, E Lolo Pass Road, and the deep woods near Welches, Oregon — including the haunting moment when his friend asked, “Did we see a demon?”More than just a Bigfoot story, this is a glimpse into the unknown — and the emotional toll it takes.

The NFL Draft has come and gone, and the Commanders started theirs off with the selection of Josh Conerly Jr. at No. 29 overall. Take a listen to reactions to that pick from several hosts, as well as James Crepea from The Oregonian and ex-NFL head coach Mike Tice. Plus, hear from guard Sam Cosmi on his recovery from a torn ACL and Virginia Tech WR Coach Fontel Mines on fourth-round pick Jaylen Lane, and listen to discussion of Jayden Daniels' continual desire to improve, and JD and his squad showing OUT at Game 2 of Caps-Canadiens.

The NFL Draft has come and gone, and the Commanders started theirs off with the selection of Josh Conerly Jr. at No. 29 overall. Take a listen to reactions to that pick from several hosts, as well as James Crepea from The Oregonian and ex-NFL head coach Mike Tice. Plus, hear from guard Sam Cosmi on his recovery from a torn ACL and Virginia Tech WR Coach Fontel Mines on fourth-round pick Jaylen Lane, and listen to discussion of Jayden Daniels' continual desire to improve, and JD and his squad showing OUT at Game 2 of Caps-Canadiens.

The NFL Draft has come and gone, and the Commanders started theirs off with the selection of Josh Conerly Jr. at No. 29 overall. Take a listen to reactions to that pick from several hosts, as well as James Crepea from The Oregonian and ex-NFL head coach Mike Tice. Plus, hear from guard Sam Cosmi on his recovery from a torn ACL and Virginia Tech WR Coach Fontel Mines on fourth-round pick Jaylen Lane, and listen to discussion of Jayden Daniels' continual desire to improve, and JD and his squad showing OUT at Game 2 of Caps-Canadiens.

The NFL Draft has come and gone, and the Commanders started theirs off with the selection of Josh Conerly Jr. at No. 29 overall. Take a listen to reactions to that pick from several hosts, as well as James Crepea from The Oregonian and ex-NFL head coach Mike Tice. Plus, hear from guard Sam Cosmi on his recovery from a torn ACL and Virginia Tech WR Coach Fontel Mines on fourth-round pick Jaylen Lane, and listen to discussion of Jayden Daniels' continual desire to improve, and JD and his squad showing OUT at Game 2 of Caps-Canadiens.

James Crepea from the Oregonian talks Josh Conerly Jr.

PORTLAND'S RIVER VIEW Cemetery is the state's oldest nonprofit cemetery, founded in 1882 by three of Portland's most prominent citizens: Henry Corbett, Henry Failing, and William S. Ladd. All three of them are buried there — Ladd's grave in particular was the target of a bizarre raid by a gang of grave robbers 15 years later, but that's a story for another time. But the most visited grave at River View isn't one of them. It's not even the grave of an Oregonian. The name carved into the stone is Virgil W. Earp. (Portland, Multnomah County; 1880s, 1890s, 1900s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/2401c-1009d_virgil-earp-090.631.html)

Students from Sprague High School in Salem and Lincoln High School in Portland are co-champions of a national civics competition that tests students’ knowledge and understanding of the U.S. Constitution. But it’s how they won that has made this year’s “We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution National Finals” one for the history books.  Sprague High School’s team consisted of just two members, seniors Matthew Meyers and Colin Williams. They won a spot at the national finals in Washington, D.C. after winning second place in the state competition in January, behind Lincoln High School.  At the finals, Meyers and Williams faced off against teams with 20 or more players in the 3-day competition, fielding questions about constitutional law and Supreme Court cases from a panel of judges and legal experts. When the scores of all 32 teams were tallied, the duo from Salem were initially declared winners on April 11, with the Lincoln team finishing in third place. But according to reporting by The Oregonian and New York Times, Patrick Magee-Jenks, who teaches social studies at Lincoln High and coaches its constitution team, found what appeared to be a mistake in his team’s score. That prompted officials at The Center for Civic Competition, which organizes the annual competition, to investigate and correct the scoring results, with both Sprague and Lincoln High School prevailing as this year’s national champions.   Meyers and Williams join us to talk about this remarkable outcome, along with Magee-Jenks and Audrey Farrimond, a junior at Lincoln High School and member of its constitution team.