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Conversations with Corvallis City Council Member Alison Bowden, and Professor Susan M. Shaw, of Oregon State University, about efforts in Corvallis to fight back against anti-transgender sentiment.

A conversation with Jerry Schumacher, Head Track Coach at the University of Oregon on the upcoming season; and a conversation with Assistant Professor Paul Kempler on the potential for a greener way to produce iron.

A conversation with FBI Special Agent Hunter Fikes, Lane County DA Chris Parosa and Marlene Polleri of Kids FIRSTabout causes and solutions to human trafficking in Lane County.

A conversation with all sides of the debate about cougars and livestock including a livestock owner, Janelle McCoy, a cougar trapper, Eric Lee, and a representative of ODFW.

Alex Brooks shares her appreciation for Amanda Boyce, Student Support Specialist for Greater Albany Public Schools.

Remember Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? Today's quiz is a geography quiz, but our quizmaster has slipped in some extra clues using wordplay. Will this episode put Christian from Eugene on the map?

Michael Dunne discusses the Cascadia subduction zone's potential for a massive earthquake and tsunami, and a new threat of land subsidence causing flooding. Tina Dura, a Virginia Tech professor and part of the Cascadia Region Earthquake Science Center, explains that the Juan de Fuca plate is subducting beneath the North American plate, causing the land to drop up to six feet during earthquakes. This subsidence, combined with sea level rise, could significantly expand floodplains. Dura emphasizes the importance of preparedness and the challenges of communicating the risks due to Cascadia's seismic quietness. The conversation also touches on the potential for predicting earthquakes and the advancements in early warning systems.

On this edition of Oregon On The Record, Laura Lee, the new managing director of the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, discussed her vision and strategies for the venue. With a background in managing theaters in Seattle and producing sports events, Lee emphasized the importance of community engagement and breaking down barriers to make the Hult Center a hub of Eugene's arts ecosystem.

A conversation with City of Springfield Leaders, Allie Camp and Mayor Sean VanGordon about the Glenwood Redevelopment Project and the city's budget fixes.

Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley criticized the Trump administration's budget bill, which he described as a "families lose, billionaires win" bill, increasing the national debt by $3 trillion over 10 years. He highlighted the administration's unlawful actions, such as defunding Job Corps centers, and proposed legislation to prevent federal officials from profiting from cryptocurrency. In the second part of the show, Alex Aghdaei, the SNAP policy analyst and Outreach Coordinator for partners for a Hunger Free Oregon talked about efforts to secure funding that the White House is threatening to terminate.