(Note: Some of the more popular programs from last season were carried over to this years podcast for your listening enjoyment. To see the full list of last years (2005-2006 season) podcasts go here)

Secretary of State candidates. Three of the four candidates for Secretary of State spoke on why they should be elected to this position. The speakers were Democrats Kate Brown, Rick Metsger, and Vicki Walker. Republican Rich Dancer was unable to attend.
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Congressional District Candidates. Republican candidate Joel Haugen and Democratic candidate William Hobbs talk about why they should be elected to replace David Wu as our representative in congress. Mark Welyczko and Claude William Chappell IV were also scheduled to speak but did they did not show up. David Wu was invited but chose not to appear.
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Attorney General candidates. Representative Greg Macphereson and Lawyer and Law Professor John Kroger explain why they would be the best candidate for Oregon Attorney General candidates.
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Beaverton City Council and Mayor Race Candidates. Rob Drake vs Councilor Dennis Doyle for Beaverton Mayor. Cathy Stanton vs Jason Ridge for City Beaverton Council.
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Washington County Commissioner Candidates, Commissioner Roy Rogers vs Eric Squire and Commissioner Dick Schouten in a uncontested race.
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U.S. Senate Candidates including, Representative Jeff Merkley, Steve Novick, Pavel Goberman, and Candy Neville.
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All contested districts are invited to attend from Senate Districts 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19. Those who showed up got a chance to speak.
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Raven Camara, Events Coordinator, and Laura Sloocumb, Community Projects Coordinator, discuss the Washington County Food Bank and the need for donated food!. Also, Miki Kawai, Director Washington County Elections, discussed the 2008 Primary and General Elections.
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Raven Camara, Events Coordinator, and Laura Sloocumb, Community Projects Coordinator, discuss the Washington County Food Bank and the need for donated food!. Also, Miki Kawai, Director Washington County Elections, discussed the 2008 Primary and General Elections.
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Kevin Mannix and Greg Macphereson talk about the Iniatives they are proposing for the primary ballot. Kevin Mannix is presenting Initiative Petition 40 and Greg Macphereson Senate Bill 1087.
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Greg DiLoreto, General Manager of TVWD, and Richard Burke, TVWD Board President, discuss the current status and future needs for water in Washington County.
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Buzz Duell, Sales Manager for MC Electric Vehicles, talks about the current and future status of the electric car.
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Washington County Commissioner Tom Brian and Hillsboro Mayor Tom Hughes discuss the current status of the Fair Grounds Revitalization Plan.
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James G. Beckerman, from Vincent Hospital's Heart and Vascular Institute, discusses heart disease. Presented February 4, 2008.
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January 21, 2008 - Realigning Your Financial Strategy!
David Poppy, of Edward Jones, discusses Realigning Your Financial Strategy!
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January 14, 2008 - I Have A Dream Foundation and Id Theft prevention.
Karen Hill Executive Director "I Have a Dream" Foundation talks about I Have A Dream! - Making a Difference, One Student at a Time!. Diane Childs, Id Theft Program Outreach Coordinator, Department of Consumer and Business Services, talks about Id Theft.
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January 7, 2008 - Affordable Housing - What is happening in Washington County to Fill the Need?
Ramsay Weit, from Community Housing Fund and Tom Benjamin, from Valley Housing Partners, discuss developing affordable housing in Washington County.
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December 17, 2007 - An Overview of the 2007 Legislative Year.
Dan Gardner, Commissioner For the Bureau of Labor and Industries, discusses how the 2007 legislative year appeared from the perspective of labor.
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December 10, 2007 - Renewable Energy Accelerating the Transition to Sustainable Building, Energy, and Economic Practices.
Cylvia Hayes, founder and Executive Director of 3E-Strategies, discusses how renewable energy is accelerating the transition to sustainable building, energy, and economic practices.
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December 3, 2007 - Avoid Fraud, Use Consumer Protection Keys For The Holidays.
Jan Margosian, Consumer Information Coordinator for the Oregon Department of Justice, talks about avoiding fraud and using the consumer protection keys for the Holidays.
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November 19, 2007 - A Look at Rock Creek Community College.
Katherine Persson - President of Rock Creek Community College Campus of Portland Community College, talks about the present and future of her college.
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November 19, 2007 - Dial 211-connect and Neighborwatch.
Jennifer Matheson, Outreach Manager for 211info talks about the 2110connect system and Julie McCloud, Crime Prevention, Washington County Sheriff Department talks about the Neighborwatch program.
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November 12, 2007 - The Iraq War.
Colonel Howard has made two deployments to Iraq as a participant with the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) in the original assault and capture of Baghdad in March and April 2003. His second tour was also with "One MEF" as senior Marine Corps engineer liaison to the US Army and Coalition headquarters in Baghdad. He present his view of the sitution in Iraq.
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November 5, 2007 - Portland General Electric Energy Update.>br /> Vice President Bill Nicholson, PGE Leader of the Division Concerning Customer and Economic Development, talks about PGE, the Biglow Canyon Windfarm, and their new Natural Gas plant in Clatskanie.
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October 29, 2007 - An in depth look at the Oregon wine industry.
Maria Ponzi, from Ponzi Wineries, talks about the wine industry in Washington County Oregon.
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October 22, 2007 - Forum members talk about Washington County.
When the scheduled speaker failed to show up forum members Vincent Degoc, Kathy Stanton, and John Tyner stepped up to take his place. They discussed a wide variety of topics relevant to Washington County.
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October 15, 2007 - Oregon Ballot Initiatives - Measure 49 and 50.
Measure 49 Land Use. - Senator Larry George in opposition and Representative Greg MacPherson in favor and Measure 50 , The Healthy Kids Act JL Wilson in opposition and John Valley, American Heart Association, in favor.
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October 8, 2007 - Introducing Stubb Stewart State Park.
Stub Stewart State Park, the newest Park in the State Park system, is located in Washington County. The 1,650 acre park offers camping, picnicking and hiking. It has nearly 15 miles of new hiking trails.
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October 1, 2007 - A Look at the Role of the Chamber of Commerce.
Panel from Beaverton, Hillsboro and Wilsonville discuss the topic "A Look at the Role of the Chamber of Commerce".
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September 24, 2007 - Global Warming and How it will affect the state of Oregon.
Bill Bradbury, Oregon Secretary of State, gives a powerpoint presentation concerning Global Warming. Bill was one of the first 50 graduates of The Al Gore Training Center. This talks is based on what he learned at that training.
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September 17, 2007 - Breast and Prostrate Cancer.
Gail Brownmiller, from the Susan G. Koman Foundation, talks about breast cancer. Dr Mitchell H. Sokoloff, Director of Surgical Oncology Robotics at OHSU, talks about prostrate cancer.
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September 10, 2007 - Dr. James Moore - What Happened in the 2007 Oregon Legislative Session?
Dr. James Moore, Professor and Political Analyst from Pacific University, speaks on the topic "What Happened in the 2007 Oregon Legislative Session?". Professor Moore is always an interesting and informative speaker.    He combines a sense of humor with a vast knowledge of the political scene in Oregon.    His presentations are an insightful and entertaining view of the current political scene.
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July 13, 2007 - Ron Wyden - Healthy American's Act.
Senator Ron Wyden talks about the comprehensive health care reform legislation he is proposing. He also discussed a variety of topics including the Iraq war, medicare, national security, and politics in general.
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June 4, 2007 - How should conditions, trends and events shape the way that 501-C3, non-profit, organizations function today?
Andy Nelson, Executive Director, Hands On Greater Portland and Keith Thomajan, CEO and President, Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council, discuss the conditions and events that are shaping organizations like The Public Affairs Forum and how past decisions and current events might shape 501 C3 organizations.
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May 21, 2007 - Sustainability and going Green in Oregon; Could Oregon Have an Economic Advantage?
Andrea Durbin, Executive Director of the Oregon Environmental Council, speaks on the topic "Sustainability and going Green in Oregon; Could Oregon Have an Economic Advantage?".
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May 14, 2007 - Genentech - An Introduction to a Biotechnology Company and the Future of Washington County Business.
Barry Starkman, Director of Genenetech Fill and Finish Operations, talks about Genentech and how it will impact Washington County.
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May 7, 2007 - What is happening with the Washington County Fair Grounds?
Lyle Spiesschaert, from the Washington County Fair Boosters Association, and Linda Mokle, from Middle-Age Housewives For Good Government, talk about the process, and possibilities, in developing the Washington County Fairs grounds.
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April 30, 2007 - Beaverton School Board Election, Zones 3,4, and 7.
Candidates who spoke are Zone 3 Narendar B. Sahgal, Mary VanderWeele, and Bob Shook, Zone 4 Sara A Smith, Denise Von Nagy and Zone 7 Lisa A. Shultz.
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April 23, 2007 - Washington County State of Affairs.
Tom Bryan, Washington County Board of Commissioners Chair, discusses the state of affairs in Washington County Oregon.
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April 16, 2007 - Economic Growth of Beaverton and Hillsboro.
Beaverton Mayor Rob Drake and Hillsboro Mayor Tom Hughes talk about Economic Growth Of The Cities, Beaverton and Hillsboro and How they Compliment Each Other.
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April 9, 2007 - Methamphetamine Awareness and Prevention.
Julie McCloud, Crime Prevention Specialist Washington County Sheriff's Department, and Rob Gordon, Sheriff, present a video on Methamphetamine Awareness and Prevention.
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April 2, 2007 - Fred Hansen, General Manager Tri-met.
Fred Hanson gives an overview of the Tri-met bus and light rail system. He talks about the strengths and weaknessess of the system along with what efforts are being made to improve it.
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March 26, 2007 - Jessica Traboy, from Our Oregon, discusses Payday Loans regulation.
Jessica Traboy talks about how House Bill 2871 which, if enacted, would control the extreme profits of the Payday Loan industry in Oregon. Jessica explains how the payday loan industry works and why it needs to be curbed. Representatives of the payday loan industry were also invited to speak but were unable to attend.
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March 19, 2007 - Manufactured Housing Park Closures and The Affordable Housing Market.
How Do Manufactured Housing Park Closures Effect The Affordable Housing Market?
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March 12, 2007 - Commission on Children and Families.
What are Situations and Needs of Children and Families in Washington County? How Are They Served?
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March 5, 2007 - Where is Metro Headed since the election?
David Bragdon, Metro Executive Director, and Kathryn Harrington, the New Position 4 Metro Councilor, talk about growth, transportation, development, and impact of the urban growth boundary.
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February 26, 2007 - Faith Cafe and Life Works North West.
Speakers: Barbara Upson and Mary Monnat.
Barbara Upson - Founding Executive Director, talks about food for the hungry at Faith Café in Beaverton and Mary Monnat, Life Works Northwest President and CEO, talks about services for assisting mentally ill and addicted people in Washington, Multnomah, and Clatsop Counties.
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February 19, 2007 - Campaign for the Department of Peace - Presents their goal and task of striving for a National Department of Peace.
Speakers: Ken Bryan, Congressional District #3, and Candice Cruz, Congressional District #1.
In this idealistic and thought provoking presentation the speakers discuss their dream of creating a Federal Department of Peace. The program is opened with Forrest Soth talking briefly about the history of Presidents Day. Play Audio

February 12, 2007 - The Impact of Global Warming on the Willamette River - Citizens For Safe Water.
Speakers: Tom Long, President of Citizens for Safe Water, and Kathy Newcomb, Vice-President and Research Analyst for Citizens for Safe Water.
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January 29, 2007 - Susan Castillo - The Oregon Superintendant of Public Instruction talks about education.
Speaker: Susan Castillo
Susan Castillo, Superintendant of Public Instruction, presents an upbeat positive assessment of education in Oregon. She describes the successes and challenges facing the educational system in Oregon.
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January 22, 2007 - The Tualatin Hill Parks and Recreation District.
Speaker: Doug Menke
Doug Menke from the Tualatin Hill Parks and Recreation District talks about what is happening with parks and recreation in Washington County.
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January 15, 2007 - The New Legislature reorganized.
Speaker: Gary Wilhelms.
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January 8, 2007 - Linda Walker - Administrator of St. Mary's boys home, takes a look at the past, present and future.
Speaker: Linda Walker - Administrator of St. Mary's boys Home.
Linda Walker speaks about the history and future of St. Mary's Home for Boys.
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December 18, 2006 - Will Oregon establish a Statewide Health Insurance Program for School Districts during the 2007 Legislature?
Speaker #1: Pro - Jim Sager, 10 minutes to speak to the pro-side from the Governor's point of view.
Speaker #2: Pro - Senator Ryan Deckert, 10 minutes from the perspective of the Legislature.
Speaker #3: Con - Ron Wilson, Assoc. Executive Director, 10 minutes from the perspective of the Oregon School Districts Association.
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December 11, 2006 - What is ahead for Oregon Land Development?
Lane Shetterly Lane Shetterly, Director of the Department of Oregon Land Conservation and Development, discusses the complex issues surrounding implementation of measure 37.
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December 4, 2006 - Why have Latinos moved to and stayed in Washington County?
A Panel Discussions by, Ana Weller Tavera - Legal Aid Services of Oregon, Hillsboro Regional Office; Alfonso Vazquez - Pacific University; Michael Dale - Director of Northwest Workers Justice Project; Sabino Sardineta - Executive Director of Centro Cultural.
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November 27, 2006 - Are Washington County agencies able to provide food for needy residents.
Angelica "Angel" Pilato, Volunteer Relations Director, Loaves and Fishes Program and a Representative of the Oregon Food Bank, speak about hunger in Washington County.
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November 20, 2006 - Our Health Care Crisis and the impact of Federal Budgets to Medicare and Medicade.
Panel Discussions by Maribeth Healey - Executive Director, Oregonians for Health Security, Dr. David Nardone, MD,Clinical Director Primary Care, VHA Medical Center and Dr. Harry Krulewitch, MD, MPH, NW.
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November 13, 2006 - Jim Moore, Pacific University, on the 2006 General Election.
Jim Moore - Pacific University, Political Science Department discusses "What Can We Learn From The 2006 General Election?".
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November 6, 2006 - What are Oregon's most significant Women's Reproductive Issues?
Michelle Stranger Hunter - Executive Director, NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon. and Gayle Attebury - Executive Director, Oregon Right To Life, discuss their different perspectives on women's reproductive rights.
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October 30, 2006 - Oregon Senate District 17 Race and Senate District 33 Race.
Two Oregon Senate Races.Senate District 17 Race Brad Avakian (Democrat) vs Piotr Kuklinski (Republican) and Senate District 33 Mitch Greenlick (Democrat) vs Mark Eggleston (Republican). Mark Eggleston didn't show up so Mitch Greenlick was the only speaker.
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October 16, 2006 - Ted Kulongoski, Democratic Candidate for Governor and House District 26 Race.
Governor Ted Kulongoski gives a passionate speech about why he should be re-elected as Governor.Also, Lee Coleman explains why he should be elected as the representative for House District 26.Jerry Krummel, his Republican opponent for the seat, didn't show up.
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October 16, 2006 - School Bond Levies.Derrick Kitts for Congress.
School District Bond Levies - Beaverton, Forrest Grove, and Hillsboro Districts.Derrick Kitts answers questions about his campaign for Congress.
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October 9, 2006 - Oregon Political Candidates - House District 34 and 35.
House District 34 Suzanne Bonamici (Democrat) vs Joan Draper (Republican).House District 35 Larry Galizio (Democrat) vs Shirley Parsons (Republican).
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September 25, 2006 - Oregon House Races - Districts 27 and 28
House District 27- Tobias Read (Democrat) vs Dominic Biggi (Republican) and House District 28 Eldon Derville-Teer (Republican) vs Jeff Barker (Democrat)
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September 18, 2006 - Oregon Political Candidates - Senate District 15
Candidates - Senate District 15 Bruce Starr (Republican) vs John Napolitano (Democrat) ALSO Measure 43 - Parental Notification Measure - Kellie Shoemaker (Opposition) vs Sharon Nashif (In Favor).
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September 11, 2006 - Republican Candidate Ron Saxton - Why I should be your next governor
Ron Saxton, Republican candidate for Governor, explains his vision for Oregon.He also discusses taxes, education, public safety, and how he believes government should work.He presents his ideas about how Oregon government could be made to work more efficiently
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August 28, 2006 - Candidates for Senate District 13 (Larry George vs Rick Ross) and Measure 48 with Ben Westlund vs Matt Evans.
Rick Ross, Democrat, and Larry George, Republican, both explain why they would be the best candidate for State Senator for District 13.The program also included arguments for and against for Measure 48.Matt Evans, from the Tax Payers Association of Oregon spoke in favor.Ben Westland, Oregon Senator, spoke in opposition.
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August 21, 2006 - Levies - Public Safety, Library, Fire and Rescue.
Sheriff Ron Gordon advocates for the Washington County Public Safety Levy, Rob Drake advocates for the Library Levy, and Chief Jeff Johnson advocates for Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue Levy.
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June 12, 2006 - Former Governor Vic Atiyeh - Debunking Oregon Myths.
Former Governor Vic Atiyeh spoke about his career in Oregon government and his views about how many currently accepted ideas are myths.
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June 5, 2006 - Ben Westlund, Independent Candidate for Governor
Ben Westlund was formerly a successful small business owner, he now serves District 27, Deschutes County and Bend. An elected member previously of the Oregon House and now of the Oregon Senate, Senator Westlund recently dropped his party affiliation because he believes that party labels have caused partisan paralysis and are keeping us from solving Oregon’s problems. A former co-chair and current member of the Ways and Means committee, Senator Westlund has fought for stable revenue for schools, healthcare and public safety and is a champion for fiscal reform to stop Oregon’s over-reliance on the fluctuating income tax. He was an architect of the Oregon Cultural Trust and believes collaborative efforts between state government and our cultural organizations leads to economic development and social progress. Ben gave us a very entertaining talk about Oregon and his run for Governor.
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May 22, 2006 - Jack Ohman talks about Political Cartooning for the Oregonian
Jack Ohman, cartoonist from the Oregonian, talks about his career in cartooning and what it is like to be a cartoonist for the newspaper. This is an interesting, and often humorous, presentation
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April 24, 2006 - Oregon Supreme Court, Position 6.
Oregon Supreme Court (Position 6) debate between Eugene Hallman, Virginia Linder, and Jack Roberts.
Also, Circuit Judges of Washington County District 20, Position 6. - Vincent E. DeGuc, Kevin Luby, and Charlie Bailey - AND - Washington County Circuit Judges District 20, Position 13 - Jim Fun and Leon S. Colas.
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March 20, 2006 - Metro Counselor Position from District 4 race. Al Young, Cathy Christy, Kathryn Harrington, and Tom Cox compete for the same job.
Al Young, Cathy Christy, Kathryn Harrington, and Tom Cox compete for the Metro Counselor Position from District 4. These four candidates presented quite different styles, views, and values. The program was quite interesting.
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March 6, 2006 - Lisa Melyan and Jim Wrathall - How Does Peak Oil Affect Our Energy Needs?
Peak Oil is a grassroots group of concerned local citizens, from different backgrounds, with different interests, who are concerned about the looming crisis caused by the peaking of world oil supplies. They presented their views on the depletion of the worlds oil supplies.
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January 30, 2006 - Dr. Peter Kohler - OHSU President, addresses the health care crisis.
Peter Kohler spoke about the health care crisis as it effects Oregon and the nation. He spoke about his experiences as OHSU's president.
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