Vision 2020: Candidate Interview Series Vision 2020: Candidate Interview Series

Congressman Peter DeFazio talks with Jefferson Smith about the 2020 General Election, Donald Trump, and Oregon’s national influence. For more information: https://www.defazioforcongress.org/. (Recorded 10/30/20)

Multnomah County Commissioner Jessica Vega Pederson and Sahar Muranovic of the Preschool for All Coalition discuss Multnomah County ballot measure 26-214, also known as the preschool for all measure, with XRAY’s Jefferson Smith. For more information: https://preschoolforall.org/. (Recorded on 10/29/20)

Tobias Read, Oregon’s current State Treasurer is running for reelection. Treasurer Read speaks to XRAY's Julia Oppenheimer and Andy Lindberg about some of Oregon's major priorities and his campaign for reelection. For more information: https://www.tobiasread.com/. (Recorded 10/28/20)

Dana Haynes is the Managing Editor of the Portland Tribune and recently moderated a series of debates by the Portland City Club leading up to our local election. Here’s Haynes speaking with XRAY’s Julia Oppenheimer and Andy Lindberg about the debates. For more information on endorsements from the Portland Tribune: https://pamplinmedia.com/pt/266-politics/485668-391249-portland-tribune-endorsements-opinions-2020. (Recorded 10/28/20)

It has been a stressful stretch in this Senate Session - fighting for COVID stimulus, ensuring safe elections, and facing a rushed Supreme Court appointment to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Oregon’s Senior Senator Ron Wyden joins Jefferson Smith with an update and hope for what comes next. For more information: https://www.standtallforamerica.com/. (Recorded 10/27/20)

Emily Green, the Managing Editor of Street Roots speaks with XRAY’s Julia Oppenheimer about the nonprofit newspaper's endorsements for the 2020 election. For more information: https://www.streetroots.org/2020-election. (Recorded 10/14/20)