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If you think you know a lot about the timber problem in the Pacific Northwest, this guy may change your mind. He's a scientist and an expert, and he's so passionate about this that he's running for public office to try to make changes. Bob Zybach will explain things you've probably never heard before. You will enjoy this conversation; I sure did.

This is one of those stories that really makes me angry. We own our national forests, and yet a government agency gets to tell one group of people they can't use the land, and another, because of their race, they're all in. What happened to equal treatment under equal ownership? Yep, it's time to talk about it.

For decades, Coos Bay and North Bend have looked for a replacement for the timber industry. Now they have an idea, but it's two billion dollars. What is it? How does it work? What are the hangups? Find out in this podcast.

In Idaho, schools are trying something new. They're putting sawmills in nine schools. Our guest is part of the program and explains why it's so important.

Coos Bay and North Bend are growing, and a big part of that is what's going on with the airport. There's even talk of a flight from Portland to Oregon's Bay Area. You will learn the history, the future, and about the area.

An Oregonian running for county commissioner paid to get into the voters' pamphlet but wasn't allowed because of a cowboy hat. Yet, when he asked, he was told a turban might be okay. We dig into that and more in this very entertaining interview.

A young man who experiences Downs Syndrome has found success in snacks. He and his mom started a business, and it's going very well. Expect to learn how they did it, the challenges, but most of all the joy.

What if there were a way to make voting easier, more participatory, and without all the money? Here's an idea you should listen to.

From elections to the war, we discuss what the president could do a better job of doing and more.

A lot is going on in the world. We asked you, the viewers, to ask us questions, and you did. This is a very interesting and thought-provoking conversation.

At the very least, this interview will inspire you. People in Washington State are fighting the system to keep dangerous sexual predators from being able to move into their neighborhood. You may think this rarely happens, but what you are about to learn is that it happens more than you think.

Coos Bay and North Bend are the largest metropolitan areas on the Oregon Coast. One of the big draws is fishing. A local group of women works to ensure the fleet is safe, well taken care of, and they fight to keep up with legislation that threatens the industry.

Commercial Huckleberry pickers and those who make a living off the industry are upset with the Forest Service. The agency is cutting them out of the business but allowing local tribes to harvest. It's a touchy subject, but one we think people should know and talk about.

Former Portland Trailblazer Chris Dudley is running for Governor in Oregon. He talks about why he's back for a second game, what he thinks of sanctuary status, the MODA center and most of the hotbed issues in the state.

Now that Oregon's governor and her minions in the legislature have slapped voters by trying to circumvent the process, a couple of legislators are taking the issue to court, and now the feds are getting involved. Plus, a woman running for a seat in the state senate says three seats could flip Oregon.