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 with Mike McInally of Lookout Eugene/Springfield about his story on the continuing challenges at Lane Community College and the continuing battles between the board of education and President Stephanie Bulger. We also talk to KLCC's Karen Richards and a new section of trail opening in Eugene. -
On this edition, we talk with KLCC's Zac Ziegler about his story detailing how a timber executive was able to skirt permitting requirements on her McKenzie River property. The owner, Kathleen Jones-McCann, received a favorable ruling from Lane County commissioners after she donated thousands of dollars to two key commissioners, David Loveall and Ryan Ceniga. -
On this edition, we talk with Darren Sparks of Tipping Point and Katie Wilgus of Downtown Eugene Inc. about a new pilot program in Eugene that aims to coordinate resources to better support those living unhoused and business owners who often are impacted by people forced to live on the streets. -
On this edition,. we talk with Seth Johnstone of Basic Rights Oregon to get the organization's take on the Supreme Court ruling which allows bans of transgender women playing sports. We also talk to KLCC's Kendra Schertell about her story on Raymond Brown who goes to great lengths to teach anyone about the Declaration of Independence. -
On this edition, we talk with OPB's Emily Cureton Cook about her stories on water rights and usage in Central Oregon from the Deschutes River, and how some properties are encouraged to use as much water as possible, while farmers in other areas are struggling to water their thirsty crops. -
On this edition, we talk with the new Emergency Manager for Lane County, Monica Larcom. She brings her experience managing search and rescue operations for the county to now coordinate resources and responses for community-wide disasters. We also talk to KLCC's Rebecca Hansen-White about her story on new pending lawsuits at Springfield Public Schools. -
On this edition, we talk with Dirk VanderHart, politics reporter for OPB about his story on the Supreme Court rejecting the Trump Administration's executive order to disallow postmarked ballots counting in elections. Voting by mail and allowing postmarks are a hallmark of Oregon voting law. -
On this edition we talk with Aaron Orlowski, spokesperson for EWEB about how the utility gears up for summer power needs, especially in our era of climate change. We also bring back a past episode segment to talk about heat pumps and how they can help Oregonians stay cool more efficiently. -
On this edition, we talk with Kathryn Catherwood and Jeffry Hall of the Lane County Amateur Radio Emergency Service about the vital role amateur radio will play in communications during a community-wide emergency. We also check in with a former guest, local school teacher Tanner Faris on his attempt to become the fastest cyclist from Canada to Mexico. -
On this edition, we talk with Five-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and performer Mary Chapin Carpenter before her concert at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend this weekend.
