Val Hoyle has been a leading figure in Oregon politics since she was appointed to the State House in 2010. She was quickly elected House Majority Leader by her colleagues, where she oversaw the political and campaign functions of the House Democrats. After a close second-place finish in the primary for Secretary of State in 2016, she was elected in 2018 as Oregon's 10th Commissioner of Labor and Industries, winning 17 of Oregon's 36 counties. She is frequently discussed as a potential candidate for Congress or Governor in the future.
This was a fun conversation. In this episode, Hoyle talks about her theory on why political polarization has worsened in America. She also talks about how the Bureau of Labor and Industries is re-imagining apprenticeships so more people can benefit, and how she has worked to change the culture of the state agency she leads. As a bonus, she also tells the story of the first time she met Ben (who worked for her when she was Majority Leader).
John Frohnmayer on polarization, ethics, and why third party candidates fail | EP 120
Will Lathrop is the first Republican candidate to declare for Oregon’s Attorney General race | EP 119
Author Marc Johnson on how Mansfield and Dirksen used political power to solve big problems in turbulent times | EP118
The Scramble for Statewide Office | EP 117
Portland City Commissioner Mingus Mapps is running for Mayor! | EP 116
Introducing Reagan’s Candidate Tracker | EP 115
What it’s like to be a Republican National Committeeman with Solomon Yue | EP 114
What the life and legacy of Steve ”Pre” Prefontaine mean to Oregon with Tom Jordan | EP 113
The ”Three Act Play” of the 2023 Legislative Session | EP 112
Explaining the ”Greater Idaho” Movement with Matt McCaw | EP 111
The unsolved murder of an Oregon state agency leader | EP 110
What politicos need to know about psilocybin with Nate Howard | EP 109
How do we restore a sense of safety in Portland? Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt | EP 108
Who will be the next Secretary of State? | EP 107
The role of effective communication in Oregon politics with Kristina Edmunson | EP 106
What political leaders need to know about childbirth and maternal health, with Rebecca Grant
Why the 1990 election changed Oregon forever, with Jeff Mapes | EP 104
What’s next in criminal justice justice reform, with Justin Low | EP 103
How a Pro-Gun Group Stopped Oregon’s Measure 114 | EP 102
Jules Bailey on the future of Portland--and why the bottle bill still matters | EP 101
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