🗳️ Tomorrow is Primary Election Day in Oregon — GET OUT AND VOTE! Ballots must be returned by tomorrow night.
📉 We discussed today’s ballot return numbers and concerns over low voter participation.
🌋 Today also marked Mt. St. Helens Day — 46 years since the eruption that changed the Pacific Northwest forever. We asked listeners: Where were you when it blew?
🎙️ Guest: Chris Cummings, candidate for Salem City Council Ward 8, joined us with a campaign update and discussion about priorities facing Salem voters.
🔗 https://chrisforsalem.com/
📺 The show also covered growing questions around media, technology, and politics:
- Allegations online that Google search results may be influencing visibility in the Los Angeles mayoral race
- Concerns over the future regulation of AI-generated political advertising
- How rapidly evolving technology is reshaping campaigns and voter perception
📊 We discussed a new poll reportedly commissioned by the Dudley campaign showing stronger general election numbers against Governor Tina Kotek, prompting broader discussion about electability, primary strategy, and the direction of Oregon politics heading into November.
🔗 https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2055359357785657462
💬 A recurring theme throughout the show: encouraging Oregonians to stay engaged locally and focus on the future of the state regardless of national political divisions.
🚢 We also talked about controversy out of Seattle, where reports claim homeless individuals are being transported by ferry ahead of FIFA-related tourism and events—raising questions about optics, public policy, and impacts on neighboring communities.
A lively show focused on voter turnout, local leadership, technology, and the future direction of the Pacific Northwest.
Political Broadcast Notice: Appearance by a legally qualified candidate is provided in accordance with FCC equal opportunities requirements (47 U.S.C. §315). The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the station. Other legally qualified candidates for this office may request comparable airtime by contacting the station.
