Past Programs

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Emmy nominated photojournalist and documentary filmmaker, Scott Kesterson

Scott Kesterson, began his career as an embedded journalist with the Army National Guard 41st brigade in Afghanistan. His documentary, BARDS OF WAR, presents an inside look at the forces of war in places few have seen before. 

His combat footage, aired on both Frontline and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and through the internet, has been viewed worldwide creating an iconic image of a war that only those who have “been there” could know.

Kesterson was the first full-time embedded news blogger and captured the first footage of Canadian troops in combat since Korea. In May 2007 he earned a regional Emmy Award for his  combat photography.

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March 7, 2012

W2D celebrated Women's History Month with 3 women making history.

OR Secretary of State, Kate Brown, OR House Democratic Leader, Tina Kotek and OR Senate Majority Leader Diane Rosenbaum join us to discuss why "Majority Matters" in the Oregon State Legislature.

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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

OR State Representative, Dave Hunt, D-Gladstone and Clackamas County Chairwoman, Charlotte Lehan, 2 of the candidates for Chair of Clackamas County Board of Commissioners discussed their policies and positions for the future of Clackamas County.

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January 11, 2012
Barry Glassner, President of  Lewis & Clark College

Sociologist Barry Glassner is author of seven books on contemporary social issues. His national bestseller, “The Culture of Fear: Why Americans Are Afraid of the Wrong Things”, was named a “Best Book of the Year” by Knight-Ridder newspapers and by the Los Angeles Times Book Review.

Dr. Glassner was featured prominently in Michael Moore's Academy Award winning documentary, "Bowling for Columbine," and has appeared on numerous television programs, including "The Oprah Winfrey Show," "The Today Show," "Good Morning America," "Hardball" and "The O'Reilly Factor."

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November 9, 2011
Governor Barbara Roberts discussed her new autobiography, "Up the Capitol Steps: A Woman's March to the Governorship"

As a descendant of Oregon Trail pioneers and a fourth generation Oregonian, former Gov. Barbara K. Roberts has carried forth the tradition of trailblazing and innovation. Barbara Roberts was elected Governor of the State of Oregon in November of 1990, becoming not only the first woman governor of her state but also one of the first 10 female governors in the nation. During her four-year term (1991 to 1995), Governor Roberts was recognized as a strong advocate for environmental management, human rights and civil rights, and creative workforce development. She also became a nationally acknowledged leader in the field of government redesign and reinvention.

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October 11, 2011

"Oregon and the Nation: a Potpourri of Problems and Possibilities"
with guest speaker: Associate Editor and Columnist of the Oregonian, David Sarasohn

David Sarasohn has been commenting on politics and making fun of politicians for The Oregonian since 1983. In 2008, Sarasohn was a finalist in commentary in the American Society of Newspaper Editors Contest, and his work is included in "Best Newspaper Writing, 2008-2009." His columns have twice won First Place Awards in the "Best of the West" contest, and he won the 2002 Pulliam Fellowship for Editorial Writers. He has written two books, and his articles have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Harper's and The Nation.

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September 14, 2011

"The Invisible Political Power Brokers: Lobbyists Who Educate, Advocate and Influence State Legislators"

Featuring:
Angi Dilkes, V.P. Legislative Affairs, Oregon Business Association
Kristen Leonard, Co-owner, C&E Systems, a lobbying & campaign finance firm
Gail Meyer, Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Lauren Rhoades, The Oregon Health Care Association

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May 11, 2011
“The Wicked Problem—American National Security in the 21st Century”, with guest speaker, Commander Jonathan Puskas

Commander Jonathan Puskas has served extended active duty periods at the U. S. European Command Headquarters (EUCOM) in Stuttgart, Germany, the U.S. Pacific Command headquarters (PACOM) at Camp Smith, Hawaii, and he recently returned  from a one year overseas deployment to Kuwait. The Commander’s background gives him a unique perspective on the complex challenges facing today’s National Security  Council and what that means to you, Oregon, and the World. Join us for this high-level overview of security strategy for the United States.

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April  13th 2011
“Journalism—A Changing Profession in a Changing World”
with Guest Speaker, Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist Nigel Jaquiss of Willamette Week

Nigel Jaquiss, 48, has been a reporter at Willamette Week since 1998. He has won numerous local and national reporting honors, including a 2005 Pulitzer Prize in investigative reporting for his articles on former Governor Neil Goldschmidt. In 2009, Mr. Jacquiss broke the story on Mayor Sam Adams’ involvement with a young legislative intern.

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March 16, 2011
“Where Have All the Women Gone?”
with Dr. Melody Rose, Founder and Director of The Center for Women, Politics & Policy

Dr. Melody Rose is the Vice  Provost for Academic Programs and Instruction at Portland State University and also serves as President-Elect of the City Club of Portland.  The number of elected women in the United States has declined to the lowest number since the 1970’s.  Join us to hear one of  the most powerful women in  the Northwest discuss women candidates, the media, and  the forecast for the 2012 election.

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February 9, 2011
Oregon's Road Ahead: The Twists, The Turns, The Possibilities
with Oregon State Treasurer, Ted Wheeler

Ted Wheeler is a fifth generation Oregonian with historical ties throughout the state. The town of Wheeler located on Nehalem Bay is named after his great-grandfather. Since taking office on March 11th, Mr. Wheeler has—among other accomplishments—pushed for money-saving technology changes and authorized securities fraud lawsuits against firms that misled investors. Join us on the 9th for what promises to be an interesting and informative forum.

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January 12, 2011
National Guard—Our Soldiers, Our Protectors, Our Responsibility
with Former US Congresswoman Darlene Hooley

Former Representative Hooley has always been a strong supporter of our troops. In 2008, she created the National Guard Veterans Scholarship Fund, which was a step toward honoring the responsibilities we owe to our guard members. There is much more to be done. Join us on the 12th to learn more about this important issue and to get a glimpse into the life of a former Congresswoman.

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November 10, 2010
The Ins and Outs of the Election
with Guest Speaker, Adam Davis

Adam Davis, of Davis, Hibbitts & Midghall (DHM Research), a leading public opinion research and consultation firm in Portland, has over 30 years of experience in all phases of public opinion research. His areas of expertise include research design, questionnaire development, fielding administration, focus group moderating, and in-depth interviewing. He has conducted hundreds of research projects throughout the United States and on location in Europe and Japan.

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October 14, 2010
Women Candidates You Should Meet
Moderated by Tina Kotek, House District 44

Cheryl Meyers, House District 51
Alice Norris, House District 39
Margaret Doherty, House District 35
Katie Riley, House District 29
Timi Parker, Senate District 13
Martha Schrader, Senate District 20

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September 8, 2010
Guest Speaker, Congressman Kurt Schrader

For more than 20 years, Kurt Schrader has been a respected leader in Oregon’s 5th Congressional District. Since his election to Congress in 2008, Schrader has put his experience to work by serving on the House Agriculture Committee, House Small Business Committee and House Budget Committee. Schrader also chairs the Finance and Lending Subcommittee on small business, a rare accomplishment for a first–term member.  ___________________________________________________________________________

May 12, 2010
Food, Politics and Corporate Power

Guided by the values and expertise of medicine and public health, Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) works to protect human life from the gravest threats to health and survival. PSR is the medical and public health voice working to prevent the use or spread of nuclear weapons and to slow, stop and reverse global warming and toxic degradation of the environment. PSR is the U.S. affiliate of International Physicians for the Prevention of War, recipient of the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize.
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April 14, 2010
Gary Braasch - World Renown Environmental Photojournalist
Climate Change—from Oregon and Around the World

A visual tour of the places in the world most affected by climate change, from the poles to mountains and our cities, and some of the actions being taken to combat the warming, presented by explorer and photojournalist Gary Braasch of Lake Oswego, Oregon.  Included will be images from Oregon and the Columbia River Region, bringing home the effects to our mountains, rivers, farms and coast.

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March 10, 2010
A Capitol Connection: Fact Checking & ElectionTracking
Guest Spkers, Oregon State Senator Richard Devlin and Oregon State Representative Mary Nolan

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February 10, 2010
Up Close and Political Gubernatorial Candidates: John Kitzhaber and Bill Bradbury
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