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This quiz asks you to add a letter to the first answer to get the second answer. For example, add a letter to the word that precedes "Bears" when describing the colorful cartoons from the '80s to what you might get when encountering one of their real-life counterparts in the wild. If you said "care" and "scare," you're ready to go. Does Jonathan from Eugene have what it takes to make it through this week's quiz?

Oregon On The Record discusses Senate Bill 686, which aims to require tech giants like Google and Meta to pay news publishers and journalists for their content. Senator Khanh Pham explains the bill would allocate 90% of the collected revenue to news organizations and 10% to small publications. The bill addresses the impact of AI on news referrals, noting a 95% reduction. Pham highlights the closure of over a quarter of Oregon's news outlets in 20 years and the loss of 75% of journalism jobs. The bill has broad support from legislators and community members. In the second segment, Camilla Mortensen from the Eugene Weekly discusses the newspaper's recovery from an embezzlement scandal, emphasizing community support and the importance of print journalism.

Oregon On The Record talked with The Soromundi Lesbian Chorus of Eugene. The chorus is celebrating its 36th anniversary, and will perform at the Hult Center this weekend. Founded in a living room during a time when being openly lesbian was challenging. The chorus will perform 12 of 20 songs in their upcoming concert. The event will feature an art exhibit and a reunion of 35 members from across the country. Additionally, Kendra Schertell, KLCC's arts and culture reporter, highlighted various spring and summer events in the region, including festivals, concerts, and community gatherings.

Oregon On The Record interviews Esther Tishman, founder of Liberty Walks, an American pilgrimage from Eugene, Oregon to Washington, D.C., starting July 4. Tishman, a former university professor and healthcare chaplain, aims to foster civility and positive change through a 3,000-mile walk, breaking the journey into 146 stops with community sponsors. The walk embodies respect, kindness, curiosity, and courage. Tishman emphasizes the importance of slowing down to connect with people and the nation's diverse communities. The initiative is part of a broader effort to reclaim a sense of common ground and shared values. Then, Sajina Shrestha reports on an art exhibit at the University of Oregon, highlighting the intersection of indigeneity and queerness, featuring works by indigenous LGBTQ artists.

Conversation with the Bend Bulletin's Janay Wright and Out Central Oregon's Lauren Rose about Winter PrideFest.

Conversations with Oregon House Minority leader Christine Drazan; and psychologist Jaime Lusk.

Conversations with Dr. Patrick Luedtke of Lane County Health about our tough flu season and Dr. Alanna Hannegraf about the pros and cons of weight loss drugs.

A conversation with Eugene Mayor Kaarin Knudson on her first months in office.

This week our quiz is a secret theme round, which means that every answer has something in common. Will Heidi from Eugene find a path through?

A conversation with Eugene City Councilor Eliza Kashinsky and the Eugene Chamber's Brittany Quick-Warner about the pros and cons of the fire services fee.