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).
Who is running for Governor? Will national GOP donors invest in OR? | EP 20
Dr. Bud Pierce: Is Oregon ready for a Republican governor? | EP 19
Commissioner Casey Kulla: Why a Scientist and Former Cannabis Farmer Wants to be Governor | EP 18
Multnomah County Commissioner Susheela Jayapal on Homelessness & Public Safety | Ep. 17
A mind-blowing conversation with Sen. Sara Gelser | Ep. 16
Can Republicans win again in Oregon? James Ball & Nick Prelosky | EP. 15
BREAKING NEWS! Mayor Lori Chavez-DeRemer is running for congress | EP 14
Rep. Dacia Grayber - A Firefighter in the Legislature | EP 13.
Congressman Cliff Bentz | EP 12.
Mayor Stan Pulliam | GOP Candidate for Governor | EP. 11
Micah Meadowcroft & Nate Hochman | EP 10.
Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read | EP 9
OR GOP Chair Sen. Dallas Heard | EP.8
Matt Sutton | Bonus Episode! | EP 7. | Drug Policy Alliance
Jamie McLeod-Skinner | EP 6.
Rep. Christine Drazan | EP. 5
Lori Chavez DeRemer | EP. 4
Kevin Frazier | The Oregon Way | EP. 3
Alek Skarlatos | EP. 2
State Rep. Wlnsvey Campos | EP. 1
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free