What's Up with Betsy Johnson

by Betsy Johnson Oregon

Former legislator and long-time political observer Betsy Johnson of Oregon discusses issues of the day.

Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • The Slide of Government

    The Slide of Government

    Betsy talks about a number of reasons the public is upset with how government is running on the local, state and federal levels.

  • Barging in with good news

    Barging in with good news

    Betsy looks back on the launch of the 438′ x 105′ x 25′ deck cargo barge Makani Loa March 7, 2024 at Gunderson Marine & Iron in Portland and reflects on its impact.

  • A problem with cans

    A problem with cans

    Betsy discusses a proposal to locate a beverage container recycling facility in a North Portland neighborhood.

  • The 110 fix is in

    The 110 fix is in

    Betsy talks about the passage of a bill to reform a voter-passed initiative that legalized drugs in Oregon.

  • The progress of a fix to Ballot Measure 110

    The progress of a fix to Ballot Measure 110

    Betsy talks about the Oregon legislature's progress on a bill to fix a voter-passed decriminalization of hard drugs.