Michael Dunne
Host of KLCC's Oregon On The Record Public Affairs Show and Oregon Rainmakers PodcastMichael Dunne is the host and producer for KLCC’s public affairs show, Oregon On The Record. In this role, Michael interviews experts from around Western and Central Oregon to dive deep into the issues that matter most to the station’s audience. Michael also hosts and produces KLCC’s leadership podcast – Oregon Rainmakers, and writes a business column for The Chronicle which serves Springfield and South Lane County.
Prior to his role at KLCC, Michael held extensive positions in public relations and marketing within the industries of banking, telecommunications, and technology.
Do you have a suggestion for a guest or topic? Email Michael at mdunne@klcc.org.
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We talk with Bev Smith, Executive Director of Kidsports, about the organization's role in providing 12,000 children annually youth sports opportunities.. The Kidsports facility was built upon the grounds of the old Civic Stadium which burned down 10 years ago this week. -
We discuss Senate Bill 1177, which proposes using Oregon's tax kicker money to create a wildfire reserve fund with the bill's sponsor Senator Jeff Golden. We also introduce KLCC's summer interns, Gabriella Sgro and Julia Boboc. -
We talk with Oregon Journalism Project editor and reporter James Neff about his article which discusses a proposal to allow cities to recoup tax revenue to pay for damages done by over-tourism in Oregon. Additionally, we talk to Eugene Airport Director, Catheryn Stevens about a loss of federal funding for the airport due to Oregon's sanctuary law status conflicting with federal government policy. -
We talk with Eva Williams and Coleen Smith of Willamette Family about the expansion of treatment services for substance abuse, highlighting the new Buckley House. The expansion is funded by a $4 million investment from the state, increasing detox beds from 22 to 35 in the community. -
Conversations with the Oregon Department of Energy about a new heat pump incentive program and Oregon Representative Ken Helm about a bill he's sponsoring to fund endangered species protection. -
We speak with Carl Wilkerson, the new Lane County Sheriff. He discusses his extensive law enforcement career, starting as a teen in the sheriff's office explorer post and progressing through various roles, including detective and supervisor. -
Oregon On The Record discusses the recent anti-ICE protests in Eugene with organizer Rob Fisette and KLCC reporter Zach Ziegler. Fisette, an organizer for the Party for Socialism and Liberation, highlights the solidarity with protesters in LA, and Ziegler, covering the event, observes a large, peaceful turnout and a hands-off police presence. -
Oregon On The Record discusses the controversy surrounding book bans, particularly those targeting LGBTQ+ authors and subjects. State Representative Travis Nelson sponsors Senate Bill 1098, which aims to prevent book bans based on author or character identity, aligning with federal and state laws. -
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley criticized the Trump administration's budget bill, which he described as a "families lose, billionaires win" bill, increasing the national debt by $3 trillion over 10 years. He highlighted the administration's unlawful actions, such as defunding Job Corps centers, and proposed legislation to prevent federal officials from profiting from cryptocurrency. In the second part of the show, Alex Aghdaei, the SNAP policy analyst and Outreach Coordinator for partners for a Hunger Free Oregon talked about efforts to secure funding that the White House is threatening to terminate. -
We talk with Alex Baumhardt, a senior reporter at The Oregon Capitol Chronicle about pending legislation to update Oregon water regulations due to climate change and overuse. Key bills include Senate Bill 427, which requires environmental reviews for water right transfers, and Senate Bill 1153, which enhances transparency and tribal involvement in water management.
