Oregon On The Record

Bad trip: OSU study finds fake magic mushrooms cropping up in Oregon

By Michael Dunne

Published September 23, 2025 at 2:53 PM PDT

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.

Oregon On The Record

Michael Dunne

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.

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