The City Club of Eugene Podcast
Our podcast aims to inform our residents and the larger community on varying subjects. City Club of Eugene Oregon provides this podcast to build an informed public by providing facts and opinions on diverse civic matters. We’re also on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and http://www.cityclubofeugene.org.
Episodes
In this program, four primary election candidates for Eugene City Council's Wards 3 and 4 positions speak to City Club of Eugene attendees.
The speakers include Ward 3 candidates John Barofsky and Jennifer Smith, and Ward 4 candidates Tom Stedman and Councilor Jennifer Yeh.
You may watch the program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel.
This program was recorded on April 24, 2026.
Listen to this primary candidate forum for the 4th Congressional District. Candidates for the Democratic Party nomination include Daniel Bahlen, Melissa Bird, and Rep. Val Hoyle.
You may watch the program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel.
This program was recorded on April 17, 2026.
Ballet! Symphony! Arts in the community! Listen to this City Club of Eugene podcast and learn about current and future plans for Eugene Ballet and Eugene Symphony.
Speakers are the two new leaders of the groups: Jennifer Martin, artistic director, Eugene Ballet; and Alex Prior, music director, Eugene Symphony.
You may watch the program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel.
This program was recorded on March 20, 2026.
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The Lane County District Attorney's office has a "looming crisis" says Chris Parosa, the DA. On this City Club of Eugene podcast, Chris Parosa explains his concerns.
You may watch the program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel.
This program was recorded on March 13, 2026.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident." Which truths, though? Dr. Johnny Lake discusses the truths of our black history, its inseparable part of American history, and its impact on our thinking today.
Dr. Lake spoke in 2025 on reframing DEI. That podcast is available here.
You may watch the history program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel.
This program was recorded on March 6, 2026.
What makes a public board effective? With all of the boards in our area, represented by mainly volunteers, good governance matters.
This program's speakers are John Brown, then-president of the Eugene Water & Electric board; Randy Groves, City of Eugene councilor; and Emielle Nischik, Executive Director, Oregon School Boards Association.
You may watch the program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel.
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The foster system is evolving, and various programs are examples of how the state and local resources serve children and families. City Club of Eugene attendees heard about these ways to support.
Speaker include Hon. Valeri Love, Lane County Circuit Court judge; Heather Murphy, early learning administrator for South Lane School District; Sheila Wegener, district manager for Lane County, Oregon Department of Human Services; and ...
What is the history of black exclusion in Eugene? How has it shaped today's culture? City Club of Eugene talked to Talicia Brown-Crowell, executive director of the Black Cultural Initiative, to learn about our past as well as the planned Across the Bridge memorial.
You may watch the program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel.
This program was recorded on February 6, 2026.
Learn about the past and present of the Kalapuyans who lived - and still live - in Western Oregon. City Club of Eugene welcomed David G. Lewis, Oregon State University anthropology professor and a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.
You may watch the program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel.
This program was recorded on January 30, 2026.
In City Club's third program focused on our current healthcare system and how it could be improved, four speakers address the question, "If not now, when?"
The speakers are Dr. Antonio Germann, Family Physician and Board Member of Healthcare for All Oregon; Dr. Nicolas Jones, Family Physician, Clear Health Direct Primary Care; Rep. Nancy Nathanson, House District 13, Oregon House of Representatives; and Hayden Rooke-Ley, Senio...
Before the 2026 short legislative session, two legislators highlighted issues and challenges that they expected to address.
The speakers were Rep. Julie Fahey, District 14, and Speaker of the Oregon House; and Sen. Floyd Prozanski, The discussion was moderated by KLCC's Rebecca Hansen-White.
You may watch the program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel.
This program was recorded on December 19, 2025.
Listen to the 2025 version of Gifts to the City, City Club of Eugene's annual parade of residents who offer heartwarming, funny, unusual or thought-provoking "presents."
Emceed by Dan Bryant, the speakers include Blake Burrell and Heather Quaas-Annsa, co-executive directors of Community Supported Shelters; Hilaria Gastrognome aka Jen Jay, Slug Queen; Richard Green, community volunteer; Jensina Hawkins, Mocadile Medical; Mary Leight...
How did the City of Eugene develop and approve its current budget? Why wasn't the recommended fire service fee included, and how does the budget committee and city council plan to prepare for the deficit projected for future budgets? Learn more in this City Club of Eugene podcast.
The speakers include City Councilor Mike Clark; budget committee member Tai Pruce-Zimmerman; and Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Brittany Quick-...
The Lane Events Center, aka the fairgrounds, is developing a master plan to guide it through the coming years. In this City Club of Eugene podcast, speakers explain current uses, potential uses and timelines.
Speakers include Corey Buller, manager of the Events Center; Ted Coopman, president of the Jefferson-Westside Neighborhood Association; and Lane County Commissioner Laurie Trieger, who serves as the County's represen...
Eugene Mayor Kaarin Knudson spoke to City Club of Eugene attendees at the Sept. 5, 2025 meeting. She was interviewed by KLCC's Rebecca Hansen-White and then answered audience questions.
You may also view the program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel.
This program was recorded on Sept. 5, 2025.
When Bethel School District closed Clear Lake Elementary, the community stepped in to collaborate to create a community center. Listen to this City Club of Eugene podcast to learn why and how and who!
The speakers are Brian Hynd, Bethel School District board member and parent; Shelly Ivey, executive director of the Emerald Valley Boys and Girls Club; and Kraig Sproles, Bethel School District superintendent.
You may watch ...
A wide array of services are available for seniors and people with disabilities in Lane County, and this City Club of Eugene podcast dives into the details. The speakers are Melisa Andrion, community outreach and volunteer coordinator for Senior and Disability Services; and Maddy Davis, Lead Adult and Protective Services Specialist for Senior and Disability Services.
Everyone can help people with Down syndrome build connections and contribute to community. Speakers in this City Club of Eugene podcast dispel myths and suggest ways to welcome and integrate people with Down syndrome.
Speakers include Amelia Abel, advocate with Down syndrome; Jessica Ruth Baker, executive director of Radiant Community Arts; Jim Evangelista, cofounder of Reality Kitchen; and Melissa Hart, author and journa...
Nonprofit boards of directors have a vital role in their organizations' governance. In this City Club of Eugene podcast, three speakers with expertise and experience on nonprofit boards explain best practices to ensure effective board participation.
The speakers are Rylie Gryczko, first vice president of Children's Legacy Foundation Network; Andrew Kalloch, past president of Food for Lane County and City Club of Eugene; a...
Could Coos Bay's port become a key intermodal container terminal along the Pacific Coast? In this City Club of Eugene podcast, listen to speakers explain their vision, steps to making it a reality, and possible hurdles to overcome.
Speakers include Melissa Cribbins, executive director of the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port project; Jeff McGillivray, secretary-treasurer of Lane Coos Curry Douglas Building Trades (UA Local 290 Plu...
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