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The University of Oregon is addressing the impact of recent U.S. immigration policies on international students. Four students had their visa statuses revoked, but legal assistance and federal actions have reactivated three visas. The university is committed to supporting international students, providing legal aid, and addressing their concerns. Meanwhile, a student workers union strike is ongoing, representing around 4,000 employees. Key demands include higher wages, shorter pay periods, and protections against harassment. The strike has disrupted campus services, and its duration remains uncertain, especially as the academic year nears its end.

Oregon On The Record discusses the challenges faced by refugees in America due to the Trump administration's policies. Krish Vignarajah, CEO of Global Refuge, and Dave Duea, CEO of Lutheran Community Services Northwest, highlight the impact of the dismantled US Refugee Admissions Program, which has halted new refugee arrivals since January 20. They detail the legal challenges and the human toll, including canceled flights and the revocation of protections for families. Despite these setbacks, both organizations continue to support refugees, emphasizing the economic and social benefits of welcoming them. They call for community support and advocacy to help refugees.

Oregon On The Record talked with Republican Leader Christine Drazan about her caucus's transportation proposal, which aims to cut costs without raising taxes. The plan includes refocusing spending, eliminating vacant positions, and reallocating funds from non-essential programs, totaling $303.5 million. Then, we talked with Monica Samaya from OPB, who explained Senate Bill 88, which seeks to prevent utilities from passing on public relations and lobbying costs to ratepayers, noting ongoing debates over definitions and potential impacts on community engagement.

Survivors of traumatic events can relive those events repeatedly. Dr. Mary Shoenfeldt talks with Oregon Grapevine host, Barbara Dellenback, about help available when trauma is triggered by fires and accidents.

A conversation with Bettina Cornwell, Head of the Department of Marketing at the University of Oregon and Taylor Griggs, Reporter with the Portland Mercury about retail protests in general, and at Elon Musk's Tesla dealerships in particular.

A conversation with Julia Olson, chief legal counsel for Our Children’s Trust and we introduce listeners to KLCC new Arts and Culture Reporter, Kendra Schertell.

A conversation with Iain Macdonald of the TallWood Design Institute and Tom DeLuca, Dean of the OSU College of Forestry about Mass Timber.

Conversations with Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read on the Trump Administration's interference in state elections, and with Oregon Food Bank's Matt Newell-Ching on Federal cuts to their programs.

A conversation with Jesse Levin of the American Institutes for Research about their report on Oregon's troubled public education system.

A conversation with KLCC's Nathan Wilk and Sajina Shrestha about strikes impacting the University of Oregon and cuts to its on-campus museum; and a conversation with CFP Aimee Butler about tax tips.