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 we talk to Lane County Medical Director Dr. Patrick Luedtke about outbreaks of measles in Oregon. And we talk to Professor Tim Gleason about the challenges journalists have in covering President Trump. -
On this edition we speak with Andrea Williams of the Oregon Food Bank about how massive federal cuts are increasing food insecurity in our state. And will also speak with Kerry Tymchuck of the Oregon Historical Society about the upcoming birthday of the Beaver State. -
Lane County’s homelessness crisis is often misunderstood. On this episode of Oregon On The Record, host Michael Dunne speaks with University of Oregon sociologist Claire Herbert about common myths surrounding homelessness, the criminalization of survival in public spaces, and what decades of research tell us about effective solutions. -
On this episode of Oregon On The Record, host Michael Dunne talks with U.S. District Court Judge Mustafa Kasubhai about the role of the federal judiciary, judicial restraint and how checks and balances function during times of political pressure. Kasubhai also explains how federal cases are assigned and reviewed.Later, Eugene Public Library Services Director Angela Ocana discusses the library’s budget challenges and an upcoming local levy, outlining how it supports library services, early literacy, neighborhood access and community education. -
On this edition, we talk with Khushboo Rathore of the Oregon Journalism Project about how lower prices for pot is hurting mental health services dependent on that product's tax revenue. We also talk with KLCC's Macy Moore about her story on the Jackson Street Youth Center. -
On this episode, we talk with Brittany Quick-Warner, President and CEO of the Eugene Chamber to talk about its program to recruit and train business leaders to run for higher office. We also, include a segment we were not able to run yesterday from Eugene Mayor Kaarin Knudson about a plan to replace CAHOOTS in the city. -
Eugene Mayor Kaarin Knudson joins Oregon on the Record to discuss the wave of protests in Eugene, the city’s approach to public safety and de-escalation, and rising tensions with federal law enforcement. Knudson reflects on peaceful protest, misinformation, and the challenge of local leadership during a volatile national moment. -
On this edition, we talk with OPB's Kyra Buckley about how the new WNBA Portland Fire basketball team is coming along. They recently announced their schedule even thought they haven't signed any players as yet. Then we talk to KLCC reporters Julia Boboc and Nathan Wilk about their experience covering local protests. -
On this episode, we talk with Miranda Cyr, education reporter with the Register Guard about the deep cuts being made to Springfield Schools and we also talk to KLCC's Love Cross about her new series about emergency preparedness. -
On this edition we talk with JoJo Breslin of "Scramazon" and Ruth Wren of Stop Amazon who want to keep the corporate giant's proposed fulfillment center out of Eugene. And we talk with Wesley Binder of OSU about a new study which shows how wolf recovery in Yellowstone is changing the behavior of other apex predators like cougars.
