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

  • Ballot Measure 118

    Ballot Measure 118

    S02 E16
    19:13

    Betsy examines the potential impacts of Oregon Ballot Measure 118, the Oregon Rebate.

  • Fire talk, cruise ships and FEMA

    Fire talk, cruise ships and FEMA

    S02 E15
    21:22

    Betsy gives some Oregon wildfire. history, discusses an issue with border patrols and the Port of Astoria, and a FEMA fight.

  • A look at Oregon government

    A look at Oregon government

    S02 E14
    10:57

    Betsy opines on what is happening with Oregon government officials and the race for state Attorney General.

  • FEMA flood maps

    FEMA flood maps

    S02 E13
    19:41

    Betsy urges Oregonians to contact their congressional delegation about proposed new floodplain maps. More information on the maps is available here: https://www.fema.gov/flood-maps

  • Tongue Point graduation, ConnectOregon and air tankers

    Tongue Point graduation, ConnectOregon and air tankers

    S02 E12
    21:18

    Betsy talks about her speech to graduates at the Tongue Point Job Corps Center, and the latest round of ConnectOregon projects, an initiative established by the 2005 state legislature to invest in non-highway modes of transportation. She also discusses the state of fire fighting resources in Oregon and recommends you take a look at this article: https://wildfiretoday.com/2021/04/16/a-9-year-usfs-aerial-firefighting-study-left-many-questions-unanswered/