Oregon Discussion On Government Efficiency

Real budget conversations with Oregon lawmakers and guests

We cut through the noise to bring you honest discussions on the budget issues shaping our state. Listen wherever you get your podcasts to hear unfiltered insights and informed perspectives.

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Oregon’s War on Agriculture: IP 28, Farm Losses, and the Fight to Save Rural Oregon

Senator Mike McLane and Representative Shelly Boshart Davis sit down with Greg Addington, Executive Director of the Oregon Farm Bureau, to discuss the growing threats to Oregon agriculture — from the ag overtime crisis and ...

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Broken Roads: Oregon’s $4.3 Billion Tax Hike and the Death of Bipartisanship

Senator Mike McLane is joined by Representative Shelly Boshart Davis and Senator Bruce Starr to break down the failed transportation process under Governor Tina Kotek, the $4.3 billion “band-aid” tax bill, and how Oregonians are ...

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Gen Z, Free Speech, and the Future of Oregon: Honoring Charlie Kirk

In this episode, Senator Mike McLane sits down with three members of Generation Z to discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the lasting impact of cancel culture, and the challenges facing young conservatives in Oregon. ...

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Meet the people

  • Headshot of Mike McLane, Oregon Senator, District 30

    Mike McLane

    Senator, District 30

  • Headshot of Daniel Bonham, Oregon Senate Republican Leader, District 26

    Daniel Bonham

    Senate Republican Leader, District 26

  • Headshot of Christine Drazan, Oregon House Republican Leader, District 51

    Christine Drazan

    House Republican Leader, District 51

  • Headshot of David Brock Smith, Oregon Senator, District 1

    David Brock Smith

    Senator, District 1

  • Headshot of Noah Robinson, Oregon Senator, District 2

    Noah Robinson

    Senator, District 2

  • Headshot of Shelly Boshart Davis, Oregon Representative, District 15

    Shelly Boshart Davis

    Representative, District 15

  • Headshot of Bruce Starr, Oregon Senator, District 12

    Bruce Starr

    Senator, District 12

  • Headshot of Jeff Helfrich, Oregon Representative, District 52

    Jeff Helfrich

    Representative, District 52

  • Headshot of Suzanne Weber, Oregon Senator, District 16

    Suzanne Weber

    Senator, District 16

  • Headshot of Ed Diehl, Oregon Representative, District 17

    Ed Diehl

    Representative, District 17

  • Headshot of Greg Smith, Oregon Representative, District 57

    Greg Smith

    Representative, District 57

  • Guests

    • Alex Lopez
    • Ty Vizneor
    • Mack T. Smith
    • Ben Schimmoller
    • Jared Walker
    • Joel David Moore