Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read, the "de facto Chief Financial Officer" of the state, has served in both the state and federal governments. He worked for Larry Summers and Sheryl Sandberg during the Clinton Administration before returning to the Pacific Northwest (he graduated from Willamette University and then earned an MBA from the University of Washington). He served in the State House before being elected Treasurer.
In this episode, Treasurer Read discusses his policy accomplishments at Treasury (like the national-leading OregonSaves initiative) and his views on the evolution of Democratic Party/where he fits in. He also discusses his op-ed in The Oregonian, which criticized the State Legislature and Governor for the lack of strategic reopening plan for Oregon's economy post-pandemic, saying: "We need to stop reacting and start leading." Treasurer Read is often cited as a potential candidate for Governor in 2022 -- we ask him about that, too.
What Tobias Read learned running for Governor | EP 80 Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read
DA Kevin Barton on Measure 110, the public defense crisis, and Betsy Johnson
Representative Raquel Moore-Green is running for one of the most competitive seats in Oregon | EP 78
Building a future in a shifting Oregon economy with GOP candidate Daniel Bonham | EP 77
Red Wave or Blue Wall? Senator Rachel Armitage on the 2022 election | EP 76
The biggest surprises (and bloopers) from the 2022 Voters Pamphlet | EP 75
Behind 2022’s eye-popping fundraising numbers | EP 74
”Red Wave”? Alex and Reagan discuss what the election could look like for republicans this year | EP 73
Christina Stephenson is a candidate for Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries, in a runoff with former Rep. Cheri Helt | EP 72
Ian Mair explains everything politicos need to know about crypto and blockchain tech EP | 71
Prof. Michelle Wilde Anderson on challenges, opportunities, lessons, and misconceptions in Josephine County--and why it matters for Oregon and America | EP 70
”Emergency Pod” on the story behind a surprising gubernatorial endorsement! | EP 69
The Oregon Bridge is excited to welcome a brand new co-host! | EP 68
Can Michael Sipe keep a competitive legislative seat red? | EP 67
Alex and Ben discuss the top 5 political stories you should be following | EP 66
Can Portland end homelessness? | EP 65
Rep. Karin Power on legislator pay, the childcare crisis, & abortion access post-Roe v. Wade | EP 64
Can Emerson Levy flip another central Oregon seat blue? EP 63
Acclaimed journalist Les Zaitz on revitalizing local news, rebuilding trust, and some eastern Oregon drama! | EP 62
Brad Phelps wants to build a space for Oregon to share ideas | EP 61
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