Fired up: Changing economics of the WNBA, good news for Portland Fire

A conversation with Beau Dure of The Guardian about the changing landscape of the WNBA and the slow pace of increased salary for players in the league even though ratings and revenue are skyrocketing. This will impact the new Portland team - The Fire - next season. We also spoke with Ryan Whiteside of the Lane County democrats about strategies the democrats need to incorporate for a winning message.

DEI PDX'd. Portland waters down DEI to comply with White House

We spoke with Alex Zielinski of Oregon Public Broadcasting about her story showcasing the mayor of Portland's decision to move the city's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy toward the White House's mandate. We also talked to Dave McClain of Lane County Democrats for our continuing series about how the party is doing locally and nationally.

Coastal caution: A primer on tsunami danger along Oregon shores

We talk with Althea Rizzo of Oregon Office of Emergency Management about understanding and preparing for tsunamis along the Oregon coast. Further, we air the second conversation with Lane County Democrats about where the party stands at this moment.

Incarceration without representation: How prison gerrymandering works

We talk with Mike Wessler of the Prison Policy Initiative which has put out a new report on how prison gerrymandering hurts political representation for all Oregonians, not just inmates. We also to to a local Lane County Democrats meeting to hear what's on their minds about their local and national leaders.

Roller Derby: The toughest sport you'll ever love

We talk with "Blade" and "Captain Painway" two skaters with Sick Town Roller Derby about their sport, how it's played and how it builds community among teammates, opponents and fans.