Michael Dunne
Host of Oregon On The RecordMichael 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 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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Connecting local farmers with the people most in need of food security is a critical role that the Ten Rivers Food Web nonprofit serves for Linn and Benton Counties. It's executive director, Kirsten Miller explains the mission and strategy. Also, KLCC's Nathan Wilk on a potential higher education strike in the state. -
Defenders of Wildlife's Colin Reynolds explains the Trump administration's push to repeal the roadless rule and its impact on Oregon's forests, water and wildlife. -
Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget president Maya MacGuineas breaks down the cost of Trump's $5,000 pledge, plus an update on Springfield's proposed behavioral health campus. -
The Mazama newt can only be found in Crater Lake. But an invasive species is forcing the amphibian toward extinction. Biologists at the Oregon Zoo are trying desperately to save this native species. -
Secretary of State Tobias Read runs Oregon's elections. But another man 3,000 miles away - President Trump - has him concerned about the upcoming midterms. We talk to the secretary on today's show. Then we chat with KLCC's Zac Ziegler about covering the solemn stairclimbing event at Autzen Stadium to honor first responders who perished during 9-11. -
Due to national headlines, postpartum depression and psychosis are a big part of the national dialogue. We talk with Lyndsie Leech of local nonprofit WellMama about these illnesses and what families can do to cope. -
While Eugene is a football town, South Eugene High School, the largest in the area, is struggling to even field a team. Jarrid Denney from the Register Guard talks about the tough road ahead for South's football team. Then, KLCC's Julia Boboc talks about her story on the continued plight of the spotted owl. -
Oregon is definitely cougar country. What once was a sparse population has grown to more than 6,000. And at times, people and cougars come into contact. Oregon On The Record talks with Beth Quillian of ODFW on ways to stay safe in the wilderness and in more urban areas. -
Oregon On The Record's host, goes inside - inside the Lane County Jail that is, to learn about how the institution operates and how it manages an inmate population that has a staggering amount of mental health challenges. -
Oregon is one of the most secretive states in the nation when it comes to disclosure of low-income housing spends. A ProPublica reporter uncovers the details.
