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.

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Podcast episodes

  • Season 2

  • Darth Vader's sister, cell phone towers and independent expenditures

    Darth Vader's sister, cell phone towers and independent expenditures

    S02 E02
    18:42

    Betsy gives her thoughts on independent expenditures, the process of getting cell towers built, and an ongoing struggle with Multnomah County about rebuilding a house.

  • Reflecting on Oregon's primary election

    Reflecting on Oregon's primary election

    S02 E01
    19:01

    Betsy dissects the results of Oregon's May primary.

  • Season 1

  • How government works (or doesn't)

    How government works (or doesn't)

    S01 E44
    21:15

    Betsy discusses the often glacial pace of government, and gives several examples.

  • The First Spouse

    The First Spouse

    S01 E43
    18:57

    Betsy gives her take on the Oregon governor's idea for the office of the first spouse, and the race for Multnomah County District Attorney.

  • Electricity in the air

    Electricity in the air

    S01 E42
    16:31

    Betsy takes a look at the issues surrounding electrical capacity in Oregon.