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Political Coffee with Jeff Kropf

Jeff Kropf
Oregon
Oregon Legislature
Data Centers
Christine Drazen
Senate Bill 1599
Iran
Oregon Politics
Gas Tax
Donald Trump
Tina Kotax
IP 28
Trump
Portland
Election Integrity
Salem Data Center
Measure 120
Homelessness
Ed Diehl
Salem, Oregon
Salem, United States

A Long-time radio host with his own show as well as backing up as host for nationally syndicated broadcasts, Jeff is a fifth generation Oregon farmer, aviator, professional musician, former State Legislator, lobbyist, real estate developer, small business owner, firefighter, and served as an embedded broadcaster with Oregon National Guard in Iraq and Afghanistan. Jeff is a former Oregon State Repr... more

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John Charles
CEO of Cascade Policy Institute
Cascade Policy Institute
Episode: Political Coffee 9-22-26: John Charles of Cascade Policy interview, Former Sen Linthicum interview, Salem council adopts 4 month, case against data center moratoriums, map of $5 gas, more liberal media bias
Nick Hill
Politically active figure mentioned as joining the Coffee Klatch show
Marion and Polk First
Episode: Political Coffee 9-21-26: Klatch tonight at Bo and Vine at 6pm, Anna Munson fundraiser at 4pm, is your LG TV spying on you? Cascade Policy's 35th anniversary dinner, Kotax's hypocrisay, Wyden/Merkley demand DHS investigation, Trump's Greenland deal,
Trenis Evans
Speaker and advocate discussed as upcoming interview guest
CondemnedUSA
Episode: Political Coffee 9-17-26:
Tina Peters
Former Mesa County, Colorado clerk and keynote speaker
Episode: Political Coffee 9-15-26: Tina Peters interview about her fight for election integrity at the Gathering of the Eagles this Fri/Sat, SCOTUS blocks Trump's USPS EO and the Thomas/Alito dissent
Darryl Goldstrom
The Annoying Child
The Annoying Child Network
Episode: Political Coffee 9-4-26: Angela Plowhead's satirical 'Department of More'ad, The Annoying Child's new book on Kotax is for sale, Drazan tv ad hits Kotax hard on data centers, WA co won't stop data centers, non citizen voting more than rare
Ross Day
Salem attorney and chief petitioner of the proposed constitutional amendment IP 2030-015
Day Law PC
Episode: Political Coffee 8-26-26: Ross Day interview on his OR Constitutional amendment to bring balance to OR legislature, Drazan releases her plan for better OR
Dean Suhr
Pastor and organizer involved in Vote Before Tolls; guest on this episode
Volunteer/Church Leader
Episode: Political Coffee 8-17-26: Coffee Klatch tonight, Dean Suhr about his church fighting emminent domain, Are data centers a bubble that bursts? When millenials take over, DSA plan to take over unions, almost half 18-34 yr olds like socialism
Wayne Allan Root
Interview guest referred to as a friend and interview subject
Media/Commentary (CNN reference in the episode)
Episode: Political Coffee 8-12-26: Do OR lawmakers need full time security? WI Dem primary late night ballot dump, Trump may issue National Security EO on Nov elections, DSA candidates win, DSA wants America to be 3rd world, inflation cools, no solar eclipse here
Mike Slagle
Chairman of the American County Republican Party
ACRP
Episode: Political Coffee 8-4-26: Sen Linthicum weekly interview, Mike Slagel on why he supports Salem data center, Salem city council unanimously passes temporary AI data center ban, It wasnt climate change that caused Spokane fires, Rose Quarter project over 3B

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Jeff Kropf
Host of Political Coffee with Jeff Kropf; long-time radio host; former Oregon State Representative; fifth-generation Oregon farmer; embedded broadcaster with the Oregon National Guard.

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3.7 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
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    AUDIO IS AWFUL---like it's on 20x speed

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The host's bold, provocative style can be polarizing but keeps conversations energetic.
Audio quality is inconsistent, sometimes hard to hear voices clearly.
Guests and topics are highly local and timely, which helps relevance for Oregon listeners.
Sponsorships interrupt the flow at times, but the content remains engaging for political junkies.

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Political Coffee 9-15-26: Tina Peters interview about her fight for election integrity at the Gathering of the Eagles this Fri/Sat, SCOTUS blocks Trump's USPS EO and the Thomas/Alito dissent
Q: Why are you confident in the Tina Plan as a solution to election vulnerabilities?
She cites multiple reports and witnesses, including claims of machine manipulation and improper rolls, and frames the plan as a comprehensive approach with specific actions to be readied before the midterms.
Political Coffee 9-15-26: Tina Peters interview about her fight for election integrity at the Gathering of the Eagles this Fri/Sat, SCOTUS blocks Trump's USPS EO and the Thomas/Alito dissent
Q: What would happen if the president issued a National Security Emergency Executive Order requiring voter ID, given the SCOTUS decision on mail-in ballots?
Peters suggests using a Real ID framework as a practical path, while arguing there are other viable, though not fully vetted, solutions to secure voting without overstepping legal barriers.
Political Coffee 9-22-26: John Charles of Cascade Policy interview, Former Sen Linthicum interview, Salem council adopts 4 month, case against data center moratoriums, map of $5 gas, more liberal media bias
Q: What do you think is going on with all of them (data centers) and the political reaction to them?
There is a push by various actors to regulate or pause data-center growth, but the guests argue that much of the concern is amplified by headlines and that substantial private investment remains, suggesting the issue could be resolved with better technology and prudence rather than broad moratoriums.
Political Coffee 9-1-26: Voter integrity focus at Gathering of Eagles, Sen Linthicum interview, inflation an election issue? poll: 72% voters think govt spending wasteful, Inflation hurting Burning Man, DSA civil war, slavery reparations? Lars on PPS bad
Q: What do you think about the inflation issue and its impact on voting behavior?
The host and guest discuss how inflation has shifted independent voters and could redefine campaign messaging; success depends on emotionally resonant, concise messaging rather than broad policy lists.
Political Coffee 9-16-25: former Sen Linticum interview on if Dems have votes to pass biggest tax increase ever, shake up in OR Senate R's, can we have unity with an unrepentant violent left? Leftist vilonce far worse, Dems a death cult?
Q: What is the likelihood of the tax vote passing, given recent leadership changes in the Oregon Senate?
The guest suggests leadership changes and internal dynamics could influence strategy, but the vote remains uncertain and hinges on how coalition-building and pressure from citizens play out.

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A hard-edged political talk show centered on Oregon politics, policy debates, and local governance, often blending caller participation with sharp takes on data centers, housing, election integrity, and state/federal policy. Episodes repeatedly highlight strategic messaging within partisan battles, infrastructure debates, and civic engagement, with guests ranging from business leaders to former lawmakers and local officials. The host's provocative, opinionated style and willingness to challenge opponents stand out, as do frequent sponsor mentions and a strong focus on local issues in Salem and across Oregon. For potential listeners and sponsors, the show offers a combative, fast-paced platform for regional political discourse, with an empha... more

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