Rational in Portland
Portland native. Trial lawyer. Founding member of North America Recovers. https://www.northamericarecovers.orgResisting extremism through long form conversations.
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"Try That in a Small Town" co-writer and bassist Tully Kennedy (opens the original)
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Tully Kennedy is a bassist, writer and producer. He has been Jason Aldean's bassist for over 25 years and co-wrote numerous hits, including the Billboard #1 "Try That in a Small Town". Tully grew up in the small town of Redford in upstate New York. He received his first CMA Triple Play Award, for the Jason Aldean hits that reached #1 in a 12-month span: “Blame It On You”, “Trouble With A Heartbreak”, and “If I Didn’t Love You” (with Carrie Underwood). He was onstage with Jason Aldean and his oth
How the Democratic Socialists of America Infiltrated Portland City Council - Max Steele (opens the original)
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Max Steele is the author of the Substack " Recalibrate Portland ." He discusses the etiology of the Democratic Socialists of America, how they ran successful candidates for Portland City Council, why he is a Zionist, and more.
A Prosecutor's View of Portland's Decline: Former Clatsop County DA Josh Marquis (opens the original)
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Former Clatsop County DA Josh Marquis on prosecuting some of Oregon’s most notorious crimes, why he left the state, what brought him back, and what he believes happened to Portland.
More Calls Than Cops: Sgt. Aaron Schmautz on Portland's Policing Shortage (opens the original)
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Sgt. Aaron Schmautz, President of the Portland Police Association, updates us on the police ballot measure and the city's defunding of its police force by $21 million despite Portland ranking 47/50 for police per capita in the country. Andy Chandler from NW Fresh co-hosts.
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