Matt West is a Democratic candidate for Oregon's new 6th Congressional District -- and he has an unconventional background for a candidate. He is a scientist who earned his Ph.D. from the University of Texas specializing in fuel cell technology. He now he works for Intel as an engineer. His bio says he is "the first congressional candidate with cryptocurrency development experience in decentralized finance." In this episode, Matt explains why he believes crypto can be a tool for progressive values, his ideas for addressing climate change and improving America's healthcare system, and how he would determine whether to vote for congressional approval for U.S. intervention in Ukraine. Matt's website is www.MattWestForCongress.com and his Twitter handle is @MattDWest.
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Introducing Reagan’s Candidate Tracker | EP 115
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The ”Three Act Play” of the 2023 Legislative Session | EP 112
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The unsolved murder of an Oregon state agency leader | EP 110
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The role of effective communication in Oregon politics with Kristina Edmunson | EP 106
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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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