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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.

We talk with Eva Williams and Coleen Smith of Willamette Family about the expansion of treatment services for substance abuse, highlighting the new Buckley House. The expansion is funded by a $4 million investment from the state, increasing detox beds from 22 to 35 in the community.

This week our quiz is a secret theme... listen along with Peter from Eugene and find out why it's got Michelangelo saying: "cowabunga!"

Conversations with the Oregon Department of Energy about a new heat pump incentive program and Oregon Representative Ken Helm about a bill he's sponsoring to fund endangered species protection.

We talk with Maya Barnard-Davidson, a former competitive skier, who suffered a severe traumatic brain injury during a crash on Mount Hood. Despite being in a coma for weeks and undergoing months of intensive therapy, she recovered and recently graduated from OSU Cascades. Maya shared her journey, highlighting her determination and resilience.