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Virginia Stapleton

Join your favorite female Salem Democrats, Virginia Stapleton, Vik Schaaf, and friends as they discuss local political happenings in Salem and Keizer, Oregon, and across the nation. We promise to entertain, inform, and make you laugh. For more follow us on tiktok: virginiastapleton , instagram, and facebook.

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00:38:36

Put A Bird On it, Call It Public Art 👩🏽‍🎨🎨🫟

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2025/06/20

Today our new friends Susan and Brian join us to discuss why it's so hard to have public art happen in Salem (and how Brian might be fixing this problem all by himself). Paint by Bureaucratic Numbers with us. And don't forget to check out Make Music Day this weekend! (AND YES--we're VERY sorry we used AI to make the theme song. It was before we knew how much water it wasted!) Salem's public art collection: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e086aebd172149cfb38c4a3d1e69d796 Get out

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00:35:02

Bonus: Another Ethical Dilemma At City Council 🛞🏠🏢

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2025/06/18

This bonus episode is available for free, because you should all know what's up. The Mayor and the entire Salem City Council is being investigated by the Ethics Commission over possibly unethical communications. Our jaws stayed in place. Something felt off to us about this situation from the jump and thanks to the complaints of more than one community member, the Ethic's Commission's has decided to run a full investigation. Our mayor has a troubling track record. Three ethics issues in

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00:41:14

A Couplagoofs, Vampire Babies, & Alleged Phantom City...

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2025/06/12

Morgan and Felix from CouplaGoofs join Virginia this week to discuss making content full time, being new parents (not to a Vampire's baby), creating authentic community, living fully as your best self, and the absolute CHAOS that erupted at Salem City Council on Monday night concerning the Avelo Airlines contract and the use of cell phones during City Council meetings. We promise you will LAUGH....like a lot. This Saturday: No Kings Rally, Capitol Mall, 12-3 PM Get out there and stay loud. If you

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00:21:13

Bonus: Three Other Things With Virginia & Couplagoofs...

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2025/06/12

Hey Brat Pack! Enjoy this bonus episode from Virginia giving you a life update on some hard stuff she's dealing with. Don't forget: we can do hard things. And you don't have to pull yourselves up by your bootstraps every time. That's what brats are for.

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00:34:58

Oregon School Board Seats Are Not For Sale 🚌🚫💸

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2025/06/05

It may be advisable at this point for the far right to stop trying to buy local elections in Oregon. The voters aren't buying it and neither are we. Brittney Mast from MomsForOregon joins Jane from GirlyPopPolitics to discuss school board elections across the state, results, wins, losses, and everything in between. The girlies yap about the political podcasts the GOP is investing in, in Oregon to preach to...tens of listeners in the already present choir. If this is their long game, we'll

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00:44:57

Why Did A State Wide Realtors PAC Try To Buy The...

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2025/05/29

Organized people beat organized money EVERY TIME. And we love watching rich special interest groups waste money. $34K was spent by realtors and developers across Oregon to try to buy the Ward 6 City Council Seat. It didn't work. Ward 6 showed up to vote for their own interests and for the representation they want and need in Council Chambers. But we have to ask; why would realtors be so interested in clinching the swing vote on City Council? Elections have consequences and for now, the agenda of the

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00:42:43

Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road? 🐔🚲💜

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2025/05/22

This week on the pod, Beth Schmidt from every Why did the Chicken Cross the Road? joke and Safe Routes to Schools joins us to talk about all things bicycle and pedestrian safety. Salem is one of the last cities to get this critical program (nobody is surprised we are last). We're super grateful to have Beth making this program happen. It will surely save lives, one bike bus and walk to school at a time. Obviously if Beth had a walk on song, it would be The Chicken Dance. Get out there and stay

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00:53:21

A Wheelie Important Episode 🌸🚲👓

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2025/05/15

This week our friend Sara Duncan helps you get to know the bike-powered brains behind Salem Bike Vision: Dylan, Ian, and Virginia, a trio of transportation good troublemakers on a mission to make Salem more two-wheeled. Dylan brings the science, policy, and smooth Smithsonian swagger; Ian’s got more board appointments than a lumber yard; and Virginia keeps the wheels turning with political savvy and a shoulder sling for a newly broken collarbone. Tune in as we discuss climate action, community

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00:12:03

Virginia Was In A Bike Accident

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2025/05/11

What happens when the co-founder of Salem Bike Vision is nearly hit by an SUV in the very family-friendly buffered bike lane she worked to get installed? Turns out she breaks her collarbone and gets a concussion. We did the math and she was 68.2 milliseconds from a very different ending. It is very likely that the BUFFERED aspect of the bike lane saved her life. Call it crazy timing, but we already had Salem Bike Vision scheduled to come on the pod this week and we're looking forward to that

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00:50:23

ICE ICE Baby & The Good Doctor

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2025/05/08

The Good Doctor Trevor Phillips is with us today alongside Former Mayor that got away Chris Hoy and Virginia. Trevor is here to talk to us about all things medicine, federal cuts, healthcare for all, and getting your flu shot. And don't worry, we spend some time going down memory lane of our work on city council together and some of the nonsense that took place. You don't want to miss it. Besides...Trevor is a DELIGHT and even better when he gets a little angry. Enjoy the show. And don't

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00:31:05

Bonus: The Boys Are Back In Town-Politics and Sexism

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2025/05/02

Hey Brats! In this bonus episode, Chris Hoy and Trevor Phillips join Virginia for a little City Council Alumni Reunion to discuss sexism and politics and public perception. The mayor took a solid 20 seconds on Monday night to vote on a motion brought forward. She appeared to be looking at her phone the entire time prior. Whose council was she seeking before placing her vote? Did she know she'd be called last in the roll to vote? And was she surprised her usual allies on council had not voted no

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00:36:41

Meet M & M: Mai Vang & Mel Fuller Are On The Ballot

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2025/05/01

Mel Fuller and Mai Vang join Virginia to talk up who they are, how they landed in Salem, and why they are running for office in this May's special election. We love to remind people that candidates and politicians are real people with real stories. Get to know M & M and we're certain you will love them! And don't forget to vote people! Get out there and stay loud. If you have questions, topics you'd love discussed, or want to advertise on the pod, contact us:BUY MERCH:

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00:39:40

Salem Rolls Out The Welcome Mat

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2025/04/24

Trump ended the refugee resettlement programs that so many have come to rely on seeking safety and a new life in a new land. Trivina and Luke from Salem For Refugees join us this week to talk about the effort to continue to provide services for families resettling into Salem and Corvallis, despite the federal funding coming to an abrupt end. Listen and learn about the immigrant resettlement experience, which can often be a journey that lasts anywhere from 2-20+ years. We believe wholeheartedly that

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01:01:25

A Conversation With Our Theme Song's Biggest Fan

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2025/04/19

Have you heard of Kyle Dickinson? He's the new Executive Director of Salem Leadership Foundation...wa wa wee whoaaa the brats just brought SLF on the pod? Yuh...we did. Everyone calm down. Kyle is next up to the plate batting for SLF, but more importantly, he's one of Virginia's oldest friends--he loves the demobrats theme song and is obviously a Swiftie. Kyle is here to share about the path forward for SLF. It may surprise you. Get out there and stay loud. If you have questions, topics

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00:33:00

Danielle Bethell Is Running For Governor

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2025/04/13

Danielle Bethell has set her sights on the highest office in Oregon--Governor. Join Virginia and Miss.Alexandria as they discuss this new development at length, including some very troubling events in the politician's past. Currently serving as one of your three all-Republican Marion County Commissioners, Danielle Bethell apparently has higher ambitions. Don't let the blue and green fool you. All stories are true as remembered by the hosts. References:

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00:54:27

Recess Duty With Superintendent Andrea Castañeda

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2025/04/12

Join Virginia and Jane as they welcome Salem Keizer Public Schools Superintendent Andrea Castañeda to discuss all things animals, metal detectors, dropping out of college, and growing up in rural Oregon. Learn all about how Andrea came to lead the helm at SKPS and hear about all the awesome innovative programs our students are being offered! We know when this episode is over, you'll love Andrea as much as we do! Get out there and stay loud.If you have questions, topics you'd love discussed, or want

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00:45:03

The Archer Departure & City Council Text Threads

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2025/04/04

Our very special guest needed to reschedule for next week, but NEVER FEAR...CHRIS HOY is here and he's bringing a lump sum of honesty and commentary on the most recent news happenings at the City of Salem including the Archer Departure (the Deputy City Manager's sudden resignation), the elimination of the Deputy City Manager positions, The 28 page Text Thread investigative report the Salem Reporter put out covering the behind the scenes ousting of City Manger Keith Stahley, and the upcoming

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00:13:55

Bonus: Three Not Things & FAQ's With Chris Hoy

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2025/03/26

Please note this episode was recorded one week ago; prior to the news dropping in the Salem Reporter yesterday and today concerning Councilor Nishioka and the current mayor and the resignation of the Deputy City Manager for the library, parks and rec, and center 50+ Don't worry, we'll cover that one soon...In this paid bonus we'll learn all about what Chris Hoy is going to do next. And how he feels about the cruise industry, among other things. You're welcome. Get out there and stay loud. If you

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00:54:40

Must Be Something In The Water (And It's Cloudy)

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2025/03/26

Please note this episode was recorded one week ago; prior to the news dropping in the Salem Reporter yesterday and today concerning Councilor Nishioka and the current mayor and the resignation of the Deputy City Manager for the library, parks and rec, and center 50+ Don't worry, we'll cover that one soon...But for today we're so excited to have former Mayor Chris Hoy back on the pod this week to discuss the round up of local politics. The topics in this episode are vast: Keizer City

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00:03:59

Bonus: What Does a Liberal Project 2029 Look Like?

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2025/03/20

In this quick bonus, Virginia asks Seth Cotlar and Paul Tigan a simple question: What does a liberal Project 2029 look like? Let us know what you think it would look like in the comments. Get out there and stay loud.If you have questions, topics you'd love discussed, or want to advertise on the pod, contact us:BUY MERCH: ⁠⁠https://demobrats.printify.me/⁠⁠Tiktok: VirginiaStapleton Bluesky: Demobrats // SethCotlar Instagram:VoteVirginiaStapletonFacebook: Elect Virginia Stapletonemail us:

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