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 OSU’s Richard van Breemen about his study showing that retail shops selling purported magic mushrooms have no psilocybin and other unlisted ingredients. Then, we say goodbye to our journalism fellow Sajina Shrestha. -
On this edition, we talk with Rebekah Hanley, clinical professor for the University of Oregon School of Law, and Colin Koopman, who is a professor of philosophy at the University of Oregon about the uses, and challenges of AI in the classroom. -
On this edition we talk with Ramón Alvarado and Phil Colbert of the University of Oregon about the ethical and practical considerations of AI in our society. -
Michael Dunne, Brooke Bumgardner and Julia Boboc of KLCC discuss how different generations experienced the scourge of school shootings over the years. -
On this edition, we talk with NPR Pentagon Correspondent Tom Bowman. He's been in many theaters of war, literally dodged bullets and now pursues Defense Department sources trying to doge his questions. -
On this edition of Oregon on the Record, KLCC's Love Cross tells the story of her friend, Cathy Griswold, who survived the Beachie Creek Fire and whose resiliency has helped her build back. -
A conversation with Sheanna Steinglass of OSU and the Benton County non-lethal deterrence grant program, and Mark Elbroch, director of Panthera's Puma program about the myths around cougars and ways people, mountain lions and livestock can co-exist. -
On this edition we talk with OPB's Amelia Templeton and The Oregonian's Kristine de Leon about the three west coast states, going it alone to develop their own vaccine guidelines - against the guidance of the Health and Human Services department. -
On this edition we talk with Alex Baumhardt of The Oregon Capitol Chronicle about the special session in the Oregon legislature to try and pass a transportation budget. Then we talk with KLCC's Nathan Wilk about safety concerns in downtown Eugene. -
On this edition, we talk with Cristina Wilson of Oregon State University about training specialized robots on Mt. Hood and other harsh environments to prepare them for an ultimate trip to Mars.
