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OPB's daily conversation covering news, politics, culture and the arts. Hosted By Dave Miller.

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Last Tuesday, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek appeared at an anti-data center rally in Salem where she announced she now supports a moratorium on new data centers. As OPB reported, the announcement shows Kotek has abandoned the cautious approach she had p... more

Last month, Elijah Callan left Bend for a two-year road trip around the world. His primary mode of travel will be his Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycle that he’ll log tens of thousands of miles on while traversing 64 countries across six continents.... more

There are over 130 data centers across Oregon. In the eastern part of the state, there are more than 50, many of which are owned and operated by Amazon Web Services. The tech-giant has brought millions to cities such as Hermiston, allowing for renova... more

For adults of a certain age, the September 11th terrorist attacks in 2001 were a defining event, just as the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X were for earlier generations. The geopolitical world was forever alt... more

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Recent Guests

Zane Kesey
Ken Kesey's son
Kesey family / Haight Street Arts Center collaboration
Episode: Ken Kesey’s iconic psychedelic bus leaves Oregon for first time in nearly 60 years
Shantae Johnson
Executive Director of the Feed'em Freedom Foundation, co-founder of Mudbone Grown
Feed'em Freedom Foundation; Mudbone Grown
Episode: Nonprofit to open Black Community Food Hub in Gresham
Vince Jones-Dixon
Multnomah County Commissioner for District 4; Chair of the East Multnomah County Transportation Committee
Multnomah County
Episode: District 4 Commissioner Vince Jones Dixon on the state of transportation safety in East Multnomah County
Steve Walker
Water Operations Manager for the City of Gresham
City of Gresham
Episode: Gresham Water Operations Manager on changing the city's water source
Annie Lewis
Director of Libraries in Multnomah County
Multnomah County Library System
Episode: What Gresham’s new library means for the East County community
Mark Morgan
Assistant City Manager of Hermiston
Hermiston City Government
Episode: How data centers have changed Hermiston
Ann Ford
CEO of Greater Oregon Behavioral Health, Inc. (Gobhi) and President of Eastern Oregon Coordinated Care Organization (EOCCO)
Gobhi; EOCCO
Episode: What Medicaid cuts could look like in Eastern Oregon
JR Cook
Director of Northeast Oregon Water Association
Northeast Oregon Water Association
Episode: As nitrates continue to be a challenge for Eastern Oregon, irrigators share their thoughts
Kaleb Lay
Director of Policy and Research at Oregon Rural Action
Oregon Rural Action
Episode: As new data centers are headed to Eastern Oregon, opponents share their concerns

Host

Dave Miller
Host concentrating on in-depth interviewing and local news coverage.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 323 ratings
  • Local insights

    I enjoy TOL and the interviews as insights that step beyond what I read in local media. The questions are always thoughtful and the hosts are exceptionally prepared.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pkoonce
    United States8 months ago
  • Most Listened To

    Think Out Loud is the podcast I have listened to most over the longest number of years. I enjoy the topics and Dave Miller is a great interviewer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    April971
    United States10 months ago
  • Learning from Portland

    Very interesting interview about deescalating protest policing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BaronessHare
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Excelllent

    Great listen and an awesome host!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    williamsburg cheese co.
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fantastic show

    This is an always entertaining and enlightening show. A must have on your podcast list.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mulderc
    United Statesa year ago

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Audiences value the mix of interviews and on-the-ground reporting on Oregon issues.
Listeners praise the thoughtful, well-prepared questions and deep local coverage.
Some feedback notes concerns about perceived bias or balance in certain topics; overall, many describe it as a reliable source for state-focused news.

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Talking Points

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Tribal native nursery in Eastern Oregon aids in salmon habitat restoration, recovery
Q: What drew you to this job?
I had been teaching students about conservation and reciprocal relationships with the Earth, and I wanted to be out doing conservation work rather than just talking about it, learning a tremendous amount in the process.
Umatilla County cities partner with nonprofit to provide temporary housing
Q: How long were you homeless for?
Sean explains he was homeless for about two months, slept in his truck initially, and then found a bed and showers at Stepping Stones, which helped him regain footing and confidence to move forward.
District 4 Commissioner Vince Jones Dixon on the state of transportation safety in East Multnomah County
Q: What does the community want to see changed to feel safer on the streets?
Residents emphasized sidewalks, lighting, safer bike routes, and clearly marked crosswalks, plus safer crossings near shopping centers and in fast-moving traffic corridors.
District 4 Commissioner Vince Jones Dixon on the state of transportation safety in East Multnomah County
Q: What did you learn about the factors behind the increase in crashes in East Multnomah County?
Crashes rose primarily due to a need for speed remediation, with a focus on creating safer crossings, installing signals, and updating roads and sidewalks to accommodate pedestrians, bikes, and vehicles.
As nitrates continue to be a challenge for Eastern Oregon, irrigators share their thoughts
Q: But now those nitrates are in aquifers. So the question is, what to do going forward? What's your solution?
The approach is to gradually shift off deep basalt groundwater for potable use, bring more water onto city systems, and pursue aquifer recharge and dialysis while addressing political and environmental hurdles to access more of the Columbia River flow for regional needs.

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A daily, in-depth local current-events program that centers Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, blending news, politics, culture, and the arts through interviews, panel discussions, and on-the-ground reporting. Topics span state policy, education, housing, transportation, public health, and community resilience, with a strong emphasis on local impact and actionable takeaways for residents and stakeholders. Notable strengths include thoughtful interviewing, a consistent focus on Oregon-centric issues, and a willingness to spotlight both policy debates and human-interest angles through guests ranging from lawmakers and journalists to nonprofit leaders and industry experts.

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