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Think Out Loud

OPB's daily conversation covering news, politics, culture and the arts. Hosted By Dave Miller.

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Audit finds Oregon Racing Commission is disorganized, faces lax oversight

Audit finds Oregon Racing Commission is disorganized, faces lax oversight

Little oversight, a disorganized office and an uncertain future are just a few issues plaguing the Oregon Racing Commiss... Read more

14 Aug 2023

19mins

Ranked #2

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What to know about the new COVID-19 variant and fall boosters

What to know about the new COVID-19 variant and fall boosters

Across the U.S., COVID-19 cases are on the rise. The new variant EG.5, also known as Eris, has been circulating the coun... Read more

14 Aug 2023

20mins

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What mental health access looks like for Oregon’s older adults

What mental health access looks like for Oregon’s older adults

Oregon’s older adult population is growing rapidly, with over 1 million residents who are at least 65 expected by 2030. ... Read more

14 Aug 2023

14mins

Ranked #4

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Award-winning Oregon cowboy poet shares his love of western landscapes, horses in his work

Award-winning Oregon cowboy poet shares his love of western landscapes, horses in his work

When Tom Swearingen wrote his first poem to remember a friend who had died, he didn’t consider himself a poet. But the s... Read more

11 Aug 2023

16mins

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GOP lawmakers vow to fight Oregon secretary of state ruling on reelection eligibility

GOP lawmakers vow to fight Oregon secretary of state ruling on reelection eligibility

Earlier this week, Oregon Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade announced that Republican state senators who staged ... Read more

11 Aug 2023

16mins

Ranked #6

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Netflix series “Spirit Rangers” centers Native American voices and traditions for young audiences

Netflix series “Spirit Rangers” centers Native American voices and traditions for young audiences

 It’s perhaps fitting that “Spirit Rangers,” an animated series on Netflix made for preschool-aged audiences, premiered ... Read more

11 Aug 2023

19mins

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In ‘Wolfish,’ Portlander explores fear and cultural significance of wolves

In ‘Wolfish,’ Portlander explores fear and cultural significance of wolves

"Wolfish: Wolf, Self, and the Stories We Tell about Fear" explores danger and culture through stories about wolves. Port... Read more

10 Aug 2023

52mins

Ranked #8

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Giant troll sculptures coming to the Pacific Northwest

Giant troll sculptures coming to the Pacific Northwest

Thomas Dambo, a recycle art activist, is building giant trolls in Washington and Oregon. Northwest Trolls: Way of the Bi... Read more

9 Aug 2023

16mins

Ranked #9

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Plant gene bank in Corvallis could help ensure future food stability

Plant gene bank in Corvallis could help ensure future food stability

The USDA’s National Clonal Germplasm Repository in Corvallis houses thousands of species of berries, tree fruits, nuts, ... Read more

9 Aug 2023

20mins

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Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas counties work together on data covering climate change and health

Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas counties work together on data covering climate change and health

Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas counties are working together on a series of climate reports that document the healt... Read more

9 Aug 2023

14mins

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