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Wed, Jan 25 2012
Health System Transformation
The state has been working to transform the way it delivers health care. We'll ask, how's it going?
Wed, Jan 18 2012
Talking Business
Portland Business Journal editor Rob Smith joins us to discuss local mergers and acquisitions, new exports at the Port of Portland, and increasing losses at the zoo and other Metro-run venues.
Tue, Jan 10 2012
Sustainable Building?
The Oregon Sustainability Center is designed to boost the economy and reflect of the state's commitment to the environment, but critics question the project's financing and feasibility.
Thu, Dec 29 2011
The New Poverty
Earlier this year we asked: what's it like to be an Oregonian living in poverty in the 21st century? Some of the answers were surprising, so we're bringing you the conversation again.
Fri, Dec 23 2011
Voices of 2011
We wrap up our week of looking back on 2011 by bringing back a few of the most interesting and influential guests we had on the show — from arts and culture to politics and the economy.
Tue, Dec 20 2011
Reporters Look Back on 2011
OPB reporters join us to look back at the stories that shaped 2011. What news was big for you?
Mon, Dec 5 2011
Fighting to Keep Union Alive
Union Mayor Bill Lindsley is trying to keep his small town economically viable, even as he sees people in his town — like those in other rural places — increasingly move to bigger cities.
Fri, Nov 18 2011
Oregon Lottery Update
Since our show about the Oregon Lottery's plans to roll out new online games, the governor has put a hold on the program and three lottery employees have resigned. What's next for the Oregon Lottery?
Wed, Nov 16 2011
Talking Business
Our regular business chat focuses this week on the departure of locally-based companies, the cost of cleaning up Occupy Portland, and plans for Memorial Coliseum.
Tue, Nov 15 2011
What's Next for Occupy Portland?
Chapman and Lownsdale Parks are now closed. What's next for Occupy Portland?
Fri, Nov 4 2011
Voting on Urban Renewal
Besides the First Congressional District primary, there are a few other things in some Oregonians' ballot envelopes. Voters in Clackamas County and Beaverton are voting on urban renewal proposals.
Mon, Oct 31 2011
Studded Tires
Should the state ban studded tires?
Wed, Oct 26 2011
Obama's Mortgage Proposal
What's the likely impact of President Obama's plan to help underwater homeowners with their mortgages?
Wed, Oct 19 2011
Right 2 Dream Too
There's a new homeless campsite in the middle of downtown Portland.
Fri, Oct 7 2011
Oregon Lottery Online
The Oregon Lottery is getting ready to launch some new games online. But the Lottery says those are not to be confused with "online gaming."
Tue, Oct 4 2011
Biomass Power in Vancouver?
What's at stake in the decision on whether or not to allow a biomass power plant in Vancouver?
Thu, Sep 22 2011
The New Poverty
What's it like to be an Oregonian living in poverty in the 21st century?
Mon, Sep 19 2011
Housing Update
Home foreclosure filings are on the decline in some parts of the state, but where is the housing market headed now?
Wed, Sep 14 2011
Talking Business
Rob Smith, editor of the Portland Business Journal, returns for our regular business chat. We'll discuss how much local government employees earn and how layoffs at Bank of America will affect Oregon.
Fri, Sep 9 2011
Fighting Over Grain
Why is a longshoremen's union trying to block grain shipments to the Port of Longview?
Thu, Sep 8 2011
Ten Years After 9/11
How has your perception of the world changed since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001?
Wed, Sep 7 2011
Money Problems in Oakridge
How did the city of Oakridge come to have a $420,000 budget gap?
Fri, Aug 26 2011
Newspaper Bankruptcy
The publisher of The Bend Bulletin and other area newspapers filed for bankruptcy this week.
Tue, Aug 16 2011
Self-Employment
Some people who lost their jobs in the recession decided to start working for themselves. How are they doing?
Tue, Aug 9 2011
Economic Check-In
Stocks are plummeting in reaction to the downgrading of the U.S. credit rating. What does all of this mean for Oregon's economy? What's your current economic indicator?
Tue, Aug 2 2011
Where Credit's Due
What's your reaction to the latest debt ceiling news?
Tue, Jul 26 2011
The Debt Ceiling
How will Oregonians be affected if Congress can't reach an agreement on raising the debt ceiling by August 2?
Wed, Jul 20 2011
Starting Up
How do new companies use public and private funds to help get their ideas off the ground?
Fri, Jul 8 2011
Green Chemical Potential
Portland State University released a white paper on Oregon's potential to be a leader in green chemistry. What does that mean exactly?
Tue, Jun 28 2011
Creating Jobs in Rural Oregon
What are rural communities in Oregon doing to create jobs?
Wed, Jun 22 2011
Claire Bolderson
BBC Newshour host Claire Bolderson joins us to discuss her visit to Oregon.
Thu, Jun 16 2011
The Cost of Business
What are state and local governments doing to lure businesses to Oregon?
Thu, May 5 2011
The Lipstick Economy
What's your personal economic indicator?
Wed, Apr 27 2011
Own or Rent?
We'll check in with an Oregon real estate expert about how the market looks — for buying, selling and renting.
Fri, Apr 22 2011
State Bank
Would a state-owned bank bolster the growth of farmers and small business owners?
Mon, Mar 14 2011
Food Access
What difference does access to grocery stores make in the lives of Oregonians?
Tue, Mar 8 2011
The Role of Unions
What's the role of unions in Oregon today?
Mon, Feb 21 2011
High Speed Momentum
How would high speed rail affect jobs and liveability in the Northwest?
Thu, Jan 20 2011
Portland's South Waterfront
How does development on Portland's South Waterfront serve as an economic indicator for the rest of the region?
Wed, Dec 22 2010
Oregon and Alcohol
We explore the growth of Oregon's alcohol industry.
Mon, Dec 20 2010
Unemployed for Ages
How people who have been unemployed for a long time are doing.
Thu, Dec 16 2010
Wage Woes
What is the ripple effect of comparatively low personal income on the state as a whole?
Wed, Nov 10 2010
Spore to Spoon: Mushrooms in Oregon
As increased availability and a bountiful harvest have driven prices down, how has the mushroom industry in Oregon changed?
Mon, Oct 18 2010
The State of Taxes
Will you be voting on Washington's I-1098? If it passes, could an income tax on high earners in Washington affect Oregon?
Thu, Oct 14 2010
Candidate Conversation: State Treasurer
Our election coverage continues with a conversation with the candidates for State Treasurer.
Mon, Sep 27 2010
Global Trade in the Northwest
How does global trade factor into economic recovery in the Northwest?
Wed, Sep 22 2010
Schools & Community
How much do community services help improve student performance?
Mon, Sep 6 2010
Labor Day Special: TOL's Rural Economy Tour
What makes rural economies thrive?
Wed, Aug 25 2010
Bracing for Bad Budget Numbers
What is the best response to a wider than anticipated hole in the state's budget?
Fri, Aug 13 2010
Oregon on Screen
What is Oregon's on-screen image... and how are the TV and film industries faring here?
Wed, Aug 11 2010
Sizing Up Your Genes
How is the business of direct-to-consumer genetic testing changing the field of medicine and the way we live our lives?
Thu, Aug 5 2010
The Crossing at a Crossroads
What are the stumbling blocks and bright spots in the plans for the new I-5 bridge?
Tue, Aug 3 2010
The Garbage Business
What role does garbage play in the economy of rural Northwest communities?
Thu, Jul 22 2010
Live from Haines: Ranching Roundtable
What are the changing economic realities of ranching in eastern Oregon?
Tue, Jul 20 2010
Live from Enterprise: Logging
Where do economic and environmental sustainability meet in the woods?
Tue, Jul 13 2010
Local Library
What's the role of the public library in your community?
Mon, Jul 12 2010
Foreclosing in Oregon
How are Oregonians being affected by high foreclosure rates, short sales and tight credit?
Fri, Jul 9 2010
Million Dollar Ideas?
If you had a million dollars to fix one of Oregon's problems, how would you spend it?
Thu, Jul 8 2010
Juncture at Junction City
Should the new mental hospital in Junction City be completed? What are the options?
Mon, Jul 5 2010
Getting Back to Work
A Think Out Loud special about getting back to work.
Mon, Jun 28 2010
What Are Workers Worth?
As the state budget faces a half-billion dollar shortfall, should public sector employees pay a portion of their health care costs?
Wed, Jun 16 2010
Cleaning up the Gulf
What are folks from the Northwest seeing and doing in the Gulf of Mexico?
Tue, Jun 15 2010
Cutting Across the Board
What will nine percent cuts, across the board, mean for state services in Oregon?
Fri, Jun 11 2010
Getting Back to Work: Retraining
Do job retraining programs work?
Thu, Jun 10 2010
Getting Back to Work: Entrepreneurs
What does it mean to start a new job as your own boss?
Wed, Jun 9 2010
Getting Back to Work: Jobs and Identity
How does a job define who you are?
Fri, May 14 2010
Klamath Drought
What do farmers do when there isn't enough water to go around?
Thu, Feb 4 2010
Paper, Plastic or What?
What would banning plastic bags mean for Oregon?
Tue, Nov 24 2009
Green Tax Breaks
How much can Oregon afford to offer alternative energy companies to locate here?
Mon, Nov 23 2009
The Economics of the Death Penalty
As the recession batters county and state budgets, can Oregon and Washington continue to afford the high costs of capital punishment?
Fri, Nov 6 2009
Family Finances
How do you talk to your family about money?
Wed, May 27 2009
Students and Credit Card Reform
What access should students have to credit cards?
Thu, May 21 2009
Caring for Our Seniors
How is the recession affecting the way we care for our seniors citizens?
Fri, May 1 2009
Filmed in Oregon
What's the filmmaking scene in Oregon?
Mon, Nov 24 2008
Obama Holds 9 am Press Conference
What do you think of Obama's economic team?
Tue, Apr 22 2008
Classy Politics
How does your economic outlook affect your politics?
