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Oregon Senator Ron Wyden talks national and local politics

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden
Ed Keene
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden

On this edition of Oregon On The Record; our somewhat regular check in with Senator Ron Wyden and ask him about all the things going on in the world and here at home.

In this conversation Sen. Wyden weighs in on the Republican’s platform following the RNC, his reaction to the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold laws like those in Grants Pass that would impose criminal penalties for public camping and public sleeping, and his call for an investigation of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas over concerns of tax avoidance.

Michael 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.