Climate Change in the Pacific Northwest
October 25, 2019
Three scientists from Portland State University along with KGW's Chief Meteorologist Matt Zaffino discussed the impact climate change is having on the Pacific Northwest.
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici on student loan debt
October 18, 2019
Student loan debt in 2019 is at the highest points its ever been. Oregon Rep. Suzanne Bonamici and talks about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, and is joined by Kristen Fouts, currently working as a teacher who was one of the few to get her student loan forgiven through the program.
Lines for Life’s CEO Dwight Holton and YouthLine Crisis Line Director Emily Moser
October 14, 2019
Lines for Life CEO Dwight Holton and Lines for Life YouthLine Crisis Line Director Emily Moser discuss the crisis, resources for prevention and erasing the stigma of suicide. This episode originally aired on KGW News on April 7, 2019.
Sen. Ron Wyden and former Sen. Gordon Smith on mental health
October 4, 2019
For the first time in more than a decade, Oregon Senator Ron Wyden and former Oregon Senator Gordon Smith made a join appearance. The Republican and Democrat were in town for the Gordon and Sharon Smith New Freedom Award dinner sponsored by the Oregon chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Providence Health doctors on tackling opioid epidemic
September 30, 2019
An average of 5 Oregonians a week die from opioid abuse, and Providence Health is taking steps to battle the addiction crisis. KGW's Laural Porter is joined by Providence doctors Shorin Nemeth and Jeremy Lynn, as well as Nancy Collins, a chronic pain patient who has used opioids in the past.
Megan Bigelow of PDX Women in Tech
September 20, 2019
KGW's Laural Porter is joined by Megan Bigelow of PDX Women in Tech. The pair discusses Portland's technology sector, which is predominantly led by white men, PDXWIT was founded to encourage those who identify as women, non-binary and the under-represented to join the sector. NOTE: We apologize for some audio issues in this episode.
Interim PSU President Stephen Percy on his vision for the university
September 13, 2019
KGW's Laural Porter talked with interim Portland State President Stephen Percy ahead of the new school year. They discussed the tumultuous few years at PSU under the previous president and how he plans to provide steady leadership. President Percy also shared his thoughts on the calls for change to campus security and the rising cost of tuition. This episode originally aired on KGW Sept. 14, 2019.
Rep. Blumenauer on housing, climate change and marijuana legalization
September 8, 2019
Rep. Earl Blumenauer spoke with KGW’s Laural Porter about his call for the federal government to help in the housing crisis, why he’s calling for a climate emergency, and why he thinks marijuana could be legalized nationwide in the upcoming Congressional session. This episode originally aired on KGW.
BONUS EPISODE: Sen. Merkley on his new book
August 27, 2019
KGW's Laural Porter hosted a discussion with Sen. Jeff Merkley at Revolution Hall in Portland on Aug. 26. They discussed Sen. Merkley's new book, 'America is Better Than This: Trump's War Against Migrant Families.' They also took questions from the audience about foreign aid and what Democrats plan to do to flip the Senate in 2020.
Milwaukie Mayor Mark Gamba on challenging Rep. Schrader
August 25, 2019
Milwaukie Mayor Mark Gamba, a former National Geographic photographer, is challenging incumbent Kurt Schrader for Oregon's 5th District in 2020. He talked about his passion to battle climate change, not taking corporate PAC money during the campaign, and his efforts to improve safe routes to school.