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KGW’s Straight Talk

Stephanie Domurat/KGW

Straight Talk is a weekly program that takes a deeper look into the topics and conversations that are affecting communities in Oregon and SW Washington. KGW"s Stephanie Domurat leads insightful interviews and provides candid conversations with local politicians and community leaders. "KGW"s Straight Talk" is also a podcast available on all major podcast platforms.

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00:24:55

How Portland's arts scene is leading the downtown...

KGW’s Straight Talk ·

2025/12/19

Oregon Symphony CEO discusses how the orchestra brings tens of thousands of people downtown on 100+ concert nights annually, helping revitalize downtown Portland.

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00:24:31

Portland nonprofits address hunger and immigration...

KGW’s Straight Talk ·

2025/12/12

Amid holiday stress, Latino Network brings hope and gifts to Portland’s immigrant families through the KGW Great Toy Drive.

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00:24:55

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson on shelter beds...

KGW’s Straight Talk ·

2025/12/06

Mayor Keith Wilson details Portland’s progress on shelter beds, the return of camping ban enforcement, and his plans for housing, parks and public safety in 2025.

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00:24:55

Oregon AI strategy with Nik Blosser; Christine Drazan...

KGW’s Straight Talk ·

2025/11/22

Oregon's first Chief Privacy Officer Nik Blosser explains state's AI plans and privacy concerns, while Christine Drazan talks campaign for governor, GOP primary.

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00:49:43

Government shutdown ends, but aviation and health...

KGW’s Straight Talk ·

2025/11/15

Air traffic controllers return to work and Rep. Maxine Dexter defends her vote as the U.S. faces ongoing aviation and health care challenges.

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00:24:55

The SNAP crisis and Oregon's race for governor

KGW’s Straight Talk ·

2025/11/08

KGW's Stephanie Domurat talks with Oregon leaders about the SNAP benefits crisis and to Republican Danielle Bethell about her bid for governor.

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00:24:55

Oregon National Guard deployment explained; Multnomah...

KGW’s Straight Talk ·

2025/10/25

Oregon's adjutant general discusses federalized Guard troops on standby in Portland. Plus, Multnomah County library director on expansion and safety.

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00:11:20

Portland councilors explain new protections against...

KGW’s Straight Talk ·

2025/10/17

Portland councilors explain what the new Protect Portland Initiative does against federal immigration overreach.

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00:24:55

Oregon seniors in crisis: Scams and housing risk on...

KGW’s Straight Talk ·

2025/10/10

Oregon’s seniors face rising scams and housing struggles. Experts warn urgent action is needed to protect older adults and their futures.

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00:06:22

Law professor breaks down legal battle over National...

KGW’s Straight Talk ·

2025/10/07

Portland has been at the center of a whirlwind legal battle in recent days, with President Donald Trump characterizing the city as a lawless war zone and pushing to send in National Guard troops under federal command — only to be repeatedly blocked by Judge Karin Immergut after Oregon sued, arguing that the anti-ICE protests have been largely peaceful and Trump is mischaracterizing the situation.Professor Tung Yin was a guest on this week's episode of Straight Talk to help make sense of the

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00:10:58

Portland police chief says city can handle ICE...

KGW’s Straight Talk ·

2025/10/07

Portland Police Chief Bob Day said the city’s police bureau is managing the ongoing demonstrations outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in South Waterfront without the need for National Guard support. Speaking in an interview Monday, after a federal judge reaffirmed a ban on National Guard deployments to Portland, Day said it was "confirmation to the work that Portland Police Bureau has been doing in that area" and that he appreciated the court's recognition of local

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00:06:49

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield provides update...

KGW’s Straight Talk ·

2025/10/07

Portland has been at the center of a whirlwind legal battle in recent days, with President Donald Trump characterizing the city as a lawless war zone and pushing to send in National Guard troops under federal command — only to be repeatedly blocked by Judge Karin Immergut after Oregon sued, arguing that the anti-ICE protests have been largely peaceful and Trump is mischaracterizing the situation. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield was a guest on this week's episode of Straight Talk to go over

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00:10:27

Oregon lawmaker demands action after Portland mother...

KGW’s Straight Talk ·

2025/09/26

U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter recounted trying to locate a Portland mother and her four children detained by ICE after visiting the U.S.–Canada border.

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00:13:14

New president discusses OHSU's financial struggles,...

KGW’s Straight Talk ·

2025/09/25

Oregon Health and Science University has been a powerhouse of research and innovation in Oregon for decades, serving as one of the state's largest employers and a leader in areas like cancer research through the Knight Institute. However, OHSU has faced its share of challenges over the past year with financial struggles, capacity issues, layoffs and a failed merger with Legacy Health.OHSU's newest president, Dr. Shereef Elnahal, was a guest on this week's episode of Straight Talk to discuss the

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00:12:46

Rep. Annessa Hartman breaks down her vote on the...

KGW’s Straight Talk ·

2025/09/20

Hartman was the lone Democrat to vote against the bill in the House. She also discussed her decision to run for Clackamas County Commissioner.

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00:12:08

Commission candidate Temple Lentz discusses the Port...

KGW’s Straight Talk ·

2025/09/20

The Port of Vancouver reported $55M in revenue—one of its best years. Tariffs, electrification, and shore power and a public market are all part of the next chapter.

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00:24:55

Portland’s comeback in jeopardy? How national...

KGW’s Straight Talk ·

2025/09/12

Portland faces economic challenges as Oregon loses 25,000 jobs. Experts warn national uncertainty could slow the city’s recovery and growth plans.

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00:20:35

Repeal of 'Roadless Rule' could upend protections...

KGW’s Straight Talk ·

2025/09/05

Nearly two decades of protections for some of the Pacific Northwest’s wildest landscapes may be on the chopping block as federal officials under the Trump administration move to undo the "Roadless Rule" and return parts of the national forest system to the commercial timber base.The rule, created in 2001 at the end of the Clinton administration, restricts road construction and logging on about 60 million acres of national forest nationwide. In Oregon, it covers about 2 million acres; in

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00:05:46

As Vaux's swifts change up their migration habits,...

KGW’s Straight Talk ·

2025/09/05

For decades, Portlanders have been accustomed to the yearly sight of Vaux's swifts swirling above the chimney at Chapman Elementary School, a punctuation on summer's end. But after a shakeup in the migratory birds' habits last year, the city waits to see where they'll land now. Joe Liebezeit with the Bird Alliance of Oregon was a guest on this week's episode of Straight Talk to discuss why the migratory birds might be moving away from their traditional fall resting place.

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00:25:01

Trump targets mail-in voting, pandemic babies hit...

KGW’s Straight Talk ·

2025/08/29

In a KGW “Straight Talk” interview, Oregon’s top election official rejected Trump’s claim mail-in voting is “corrupt,” saying the president lacks authority to end it

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