Oregon D.O.G.E.

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  • Oregon D.O.G.E. is a no-nonsense podcast that pulls back the curtain on Oregon’s government, policies, and spending. With a rotating cast of legislators and policy experts, this podcast exposes wasteful spending, bureaucratic overreach, and hidden inefficiencies that impact Oregonians every day.

    From the state budget crisis to agencies creating rules without oversight, Oregon D.O.G.E. takes a deep dive into the policies shaping Oregon’s future. Whether it’s out-of-control taxes, reckless regulations, or the growing power of unelected bureaucrats, we ask the tough questions and hold government accountable.
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Episodes
  • ODOT’s Budget Crisis: Roads Are Failing, But the Spending Keeps Growing

    ODOT’s Budget Crisis: Roads Are Failing, But the Spending Keeps Growing
    Apr 1 2025

    Oregon’s roads are failing—but the Department of Transportation says they need more money. In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Daniel Bonham and Bruce Starr and Representative Shelly Boshart Davis expose the truth behind ODOT’s $6 billion budget, the $1.1 billion “forecasting error” that went unnoticed for months, and how mission creep and wasteful priorities are breaking the system.

    We talk snowplow shortages, ADA ramp cost overruns, “curb cuts to nowhere,” and the billions being funneled into non-core programs like DEI and bike lanes—while the roads fall apart.

    It’s a must-hear conversation for anyone who’s ever asked: What is government really supposed to do with my taxes?

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Oregon’s Charity Care Law: Is It Actually Working?

    Oregon’s Charity Care Law: Is It Actually Working?
    Apr 1 2025

    Oregon passed bold legislation to ensure hospitals provide financial assistance to low-income patients. But is it working?

    In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senator Mike McLane and Representative Jeff Helfrich talk with Dollar For founder Jared Walker and actor/director Joel David Moore about Oregon’s charity care laws, the impact of hospital bureaucracy, and the role nonprofits play in holding the system accountable.

    Discover how Dollar For is helping Oregonians access financial aid, why hospitals resist implementation, and how this model could reduce medical debt nationwide.

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    39 mins
  • Oregon’s $140 Billion Budget: Where Your Money Really Goes

    Oregon’s $140 Billion Budget: Where Your Money Really Goes
    Mar 28 2025

    In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Daniel Bonham, Mike McLane, and David Brock Smith break down Oregon’s staggering $140 billion budget. With Health and Human Services taking up 45% of state spending, and new fees and taxes expanding under agency rulemaking, the episode asks: Is this sustainable?

    They also rank Oregon’s performance in education, affordability, and federal dependency, and spotlight how taxpayer money is often diverted to questionable programs with little oversight.

    This is a must-listen for Oregonians who want transparency, efficiency, and accountability in their state government.

    🎧 Stream now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or at theoregondoge.com
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    1 hr and 18 mins

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