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On this episode of Oregon On The Record, host Michael Dunne talks with U.S. District Court Judge Mustafa Kasubhai about the role of the federal judiciary, judicial restraint and how checks and balances function during times of political pressure. Kasubhai also explains how federal cases are assigned and reviewed.Later, Eugene Public Library Services Director Angela Ocana discusses the library’s budget challenges and an upcoming local levy, outlining how it supports library services, early literacy, neighborhood access and community education.

In the early 20th century, American eugenicists used forced sterilization to "breed out" traits considered undesirable. Adam Cohen tells the story in Imbeciles. Originally broadcast March 7, 2016.

Sandy Brown Jensen invites listeners to "Art for All Seasons" and talks about woodblocks and icons at local galleries.

On this edition we first talk with Samantha Pierotti, of the Register Guard about her story on the inflatable protestors of Eugene helping to bring levity to a serious situation and we talk with Michele Thorne of the Good Meat Project about women ranchers adopting sustainability and ethics in raising livestock.

With Fourth of July this week, some people may be wondering what's is legal to light up.Amy Linder, deputy chief fire marshal, says in Oregon, all…

Oregon On The Record discusses a new book about Steve Prefontaine with author Brendan O'Mara, who wrote "The Front Runner: The Life of Steve Prefontaine." O'Mara aims to humanize Prefontaine, separating myth from reality, and highlights his pioneering spirit in sports psychology and advocacy for women in sports.

Over a half-million gallons of toxic chemicals are being removed from the old J.H. Baxter wood treatment plant in Eugene. Federal officials say the process will take up to a year.

Work is underway on a new rapid transit line in West Eugene. Lane Transit District is collaborating with "Friends of Trees" as it plans to take out about…

The jazz icon turns 85 on Dec. 6. He'll celebrate with a concert in London where he will be joined by the London Symphony. There are several recent collections of his work: The Dave Brubeck Collection, which reissues five of his classic out-of-print LPs, and Dave Brubeck: Time Signature: A Career Retrospective.

The Eugene Public Library may soon be lending the internet. KLCC has more on a campaign to raise money for portable wifi hotspots. The Eugene Public…