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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On This edition of Oregon On The Record we talk with Rob Davis, Northwest Reporter for ProPublica about how the Oregon legislative fire maps were nixed due to misinformation and conspiracy theories about insurance rate hikes. We also spoke to Michael Kohn of the Bend Bulletin to get an update on fire season in Central Oregon. -
On this edition of Oregon On The Record we talk with Lauren Anderson from the University of Oregon and Brent Blaylock of Oregon State University about the economic and social impact of Name, Image & Likeness on college athletics. NIL allows college athletes to be compensated for any use of products or services with their associated image. -
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 Democrats need to incorporate for a winning message. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
We talk with Oregon Republican House leader Christine Drazan about funding battles in the legislature and we talk with KLCC's Karen Richards about a community college president trying to raise funds for students by running across the state. We also talk with Mia Maldonado of the Oregon Capitol Chronicle about new funding for seniors and Oregon airports. -
We speak with Lisa Sumption, the Director of Oregon State Parks, about the challenges and opportunities for funding these treasures, including development of unique partnerships to bring in revenue. -
We talk with Eugene Representative and Speaker of the Oregon House, Julie Fahey about the wins and losses in the 2025 regular session and look ahead to the special session on August.
