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Marilyn Hinson is a fitness educator at the Downtown Athletic Club in Eugene. Two of Marilyn's longtime students, Caroline Moore and Liz Coleman, nominated Marilyn as an Inspiring Mind, sharing that she keeps them inspired to embrace the movement of their bodies.

Oregon On The Record talks with Angela Ocana, Director of the Eugene Public Library, about the challenges faced by public libraries, including book challenges and budget cuts.

Oregon On The Record interviews Ada Limón, the U.S. Poet Laureate, about her role and recent projects. Limón discusses her signature project, "You Are Here," which includes an anthology of 50 poems and installations in seven national parks. She emphasizes the importance of poetry in education and its role in addressing complex environmental issues. Limón highlights her experience as the first Latina Poet Laureate and the significance of representation. She also shares her upcoming event in Cloverdale, Oregon, where she will engage with youth. The conversation underscores the interconnectedness of art and science, advocating for the integration of the arts in education.

This week on our quiz, every answer is a letter. Will Kate from Eugene be able to deliver or will these letters be lost in transit?

Oregon On The Record discusses the misuse of funds from Oregon's Measure 110, which decriminalized certain drug offenses and allocated funds for drug treatment programs. A Guardian investigation revealed that many counties are using these funds for law enforcement equipment and personnel instead of addiction services.

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.