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On this edition, we talk with Oregon Treasurer, Elizabeth Steiner about how the state has invested in clean energy projects and how that has been a positive for state pension funds. Damon Motz-Storey of the Oregon chapter of the Sierra Club joined as well to talk about their partnership with the state.

This week our quiz is all about movies, with a special focus on those filmed in Oregon. Does Derek from Eugene have what it takes to be a star? Grab a bucket of popcorn and find out!

On this edition, we talk with U of O political science professor Chandler James on the confusing approach and operations conducted by the Trump Administration in Iran.

On this edition, we talk with Joseph Vaile of Defenders of Wildlife about an upswing in wolf population in 2025. Measures to protect the wolf seem to be working and more of these apex predators are moving into Western Oregon. Then, we talk with KLCC's newest reporter, Natalie Pate.

This week our quiz features portmanteaus, you know, words that are derived from two words smooshed together! Think of words like motel (motor and hotel), brunch (breakfast and lunch), and canola (Canada and oil). We've decided that Portland is the land of portmanteaus! Will Alese prove herself to be a real quizzard?

On this edition we talk with OSU Doctor of Applied Economics Richard Acquah-Sarpong about his study which showed that since 2012 more businesses have opening in Oregon than have closed. Then we talk to KLCC's Julia Boboc about her story on the life and lessons of a local sheep farmer.

On this edition, we talk with Tanner Faris, a Kelly Middle School math teacher who is attempting to break the speed record for a bike journey from Canada to Mexico. We also speak with KLCC's Macy Moore about her story on a new bike maintenance program for people living in shelters.

Some people are gifted with the art of customer service. Don Smythe is behind the counter of Eugene's Southside Post Office, and guides customers through a variety of tasks. He does more than just help with packages and stamps. He speaks with Oregon Grapevine host Barbara Dellenback about his conversations with regulars and new comers about their lives and helps them get through the day with a smile.

On this edition, we talk with Patty Perlow, former District Attorney for Lane County who now leads the children's advocacy organization, Kids FIRST.

On this edition we talk with Lila Wollman, a professor in human physiology at the University of Oregon about how some online influencers are claiming nicotine has amazing benefits, but the science doesn't bear them out. Then we talk with our own Membership Director Brooke Bumgardner about why we hold pledge drives and where our funding comes from.