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).
Oregonian reporter Mike Rogoway on inflation, recessions, and what you should know about Oregon’s economy
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Everything you need to know about the 2022 primary | EP 58
Cheri Helt on her vision for Labor Commissioner and how she would handle controversial issues | EP 57
Reagan Knopp has everything you need to know on upcoming Republican primaries | EP 56
Pollster John Horvick explores the challenges and opportunities for Democrats and Republicans in 2022 | EP 55
Rep. Andrea Salinas on overcoming SuperPAC spending and passing progressive policy in Congress | EP 54
Metro President Lynn Peterson demystifies housing, transportation, and Portland-area politics | EP 53
Who is Carrick Flynn, the man who could be Oregon’s next congressman? | EP 52
Matt West thinks Oregon is ready to send a scientist and crypto expert to Congress | EP 51
Special Episode: Nick Kristof on running for governor and the war in Ukraine | EP 50
Jeff Gudman on how to improve state government challenges | EP 49
Marshall Kosloff on Ukraine and how young people should approach politics in an age of dysfunction | EP 48
Beaverton Mayor Lacey Beaty on leadership lessons from military service and how cities solve problems | EP 47
Will Tobias Read be Oregon’s Next Governor? | EP 46
Tigard Mayor Jason Snider on pragmatism and leadership | EP 45
Mingus Mapps has ideas for the crises facing Portland | EP 44
Reagan Knopp returns to deconstruct the Oregon governor’s race | EP 43
Angela Wilhelms with Oregon Business & Industry talks manufacturing in Oregon | EP 42
Why is national Politico reporter Natalie Fertig so interested in Oregon? | EP 41
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