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 reg ...
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The Ugly Truth: Oregon’s Budget Gimmicks, Taxes & Union Power
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59:59In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Mike McLane and Daniel Bonham reveal the ugly side of Oregon’s 2025 legislative session. From bloated DEI programs and fake “cuts budgets” to giveaways for striking unions and $15M for illegal immigrant legal aid, they expose how taxpayers are being squeezed while essential services crumble. Add in Orego…
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Oregon’s Budget Battle: Taxes, Wolves & Wildfire Fallout
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1:14:42In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Mike McLane and Leader Daniel Bonham unpack the 2025 legislative session’s biggest fights—blocking a $15B tax hike, repealing Oregon’s flawed wildfire risk maps, and exposing taxpayer funds being funneled into legal aid for illegal immigrants. With raw insight and hard facts, they reveal how one-party co…
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Oregon’s $11.7 Billion Tax Bomb: No Debate, No Vote, No Breaks
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59:07In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Mike McLane, Diane Linthicum, and Bruce Starr break down the largest tax increase in state history, without bipartisan support. From a ballooning gas tax to universal healthcare expansion, they expose how Oregon’s leadership is taxing families more while delivering less. Learn why working Oregonians are …
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Timber, Taxes & the Truth: Who’s Killing Oregon’s Forest Economy?
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1:15:57Senators Mike McLane, Daniel Bonham, and David Brock Smith sit down with legal powerhouse John DiLorenzo to expose Oregon’s forestry crisis. Learn how secretive deals and the controversial Habitat Conservation Plan are stripping millions in revenue from rural schools and counties, while pushing the Oregon Department of Forestry into insolvency. Thi…
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Oregon’s Failing Schools: What the Bureaucrats Won’t Tell You
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1:19:21Oregon ranks near the bottom in K-12 education, despite spending more than ever. In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Sen. Daniel Bonham, Rep. Christine Drazan, Rep. Boomer Wright, and Alex Lopez break down what’s gone wrong: too much bureaucracy, too little accountability, and misplaced priorities. From PERS costs eating school budgets to DEI progr…
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Oregon’s Dirty Laundry: Billions Wasted, No One Fired
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1:07:47In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Daniel Bonham, Mike McLane, and Bruce Starr, and Senate staffer Tanner Elliott expose Oregon’s “dirty laundry.” From the Capitol construction boondoggle to the Travel Oregon scandal, this conversation reveals just how far off track state spending has gone. They cover billions in cost overruns, delays, sc…
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The True Cost of Oregon’s Immigration Policies
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1:22:29Senators Mike McLane and Daniel Bonham join Rep. Werner Reschke and analyst Alex Lopez for a candid look at Oregon's rising expenditures on undocumented immigrants. With Healthier Oregon and housing grants taking a major chunk of the budget, they ask: Are the state’s priorities out of balance? From ICE controversy to legislative process breakdowns,…
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Portland’s Doom Loop: Can Oregon’s Engine Be Restarted?
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1:18:41Portland's economic decline is more than a headline—it's a cycle of policy failure and population loss that threatens the entire state. In this episode, Senators Daniel Bonham and Mike McLane unpack the data behind the “doom loop” and examine whether Oregon's largest city can pull itself out before it's too late. With insights from Dr. Michael Wilk…
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Oregon’s Crisis of Compassion: Addiction, Homelessness, and Government Failure
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1:23:00Oregon has poured billions into tackling addiction and homelessness, but what do we have to show for it? In this episode, Senator Mike McLane is joined by Representative Darcy Edwards for a brutally honest discussion about where Oregon’s policies are failing, why “low-barrier” services don’t work, and how personal experience is shaping better solut…
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Sanctuary Chaos: Crime, Cartels & Oregon’s Public Safety Crisis
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1:01:44Oregon ranks near the bottom for law enforcement, yet crime is soaring and cartels are thriving. In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Rep. Jeff Helfrich, Rep. Alex Skarlatos, and Sen. Kim Thatcher discuss the consequences of Oregon’s soft-on-crime policies, sanctuary laws, and failures in public safety investment. Topics include: Oregon’s police sho…
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The Budget Game: How Oregon Grows Government — Then Cries Broke
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1:09:26In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Daniel Bonham, Mike McLane, and Rep. Werner Reschke break down the May 2025 economic forecast and expose the game being played in Salem. Despite record tax revenue and a doubling of the general fund over the last decade, Oregon’s majority party claims budget “shortfalls” and blames Trump tariffs. But the…
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The Swamp in Salem: How Oregon’s Government Avoids Accountability
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1:17:06This Oregon D.O.G.E. episode is a behind-the-scenes exposé on how laws are made — and twisted — in Salem. Senators Daniel Bonham, David Brock Smith, and Mike McLane reveal how placeholder bills, gut-and-stuff amendments, and quiet conflicts of interest dominate the state Capitol. From billions in untracked spending to sanctuary state fallout and le…
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ODFW Under Fire: Wolves, Cougars, and the Cost of Mismanagement
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1:28:21In this hard-hitting episode, Senator Todd Nash and Rep. Jeff Helfrich join host Senator Mike McLane to challenge the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s policies, budget, and growing disconnect from rural Oregon. From personal wolf attacks on cattle to ballooning DEI spending, this episode exposes what happens when bureaucrats manage wildlife…
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Oregon’s Housing Crisis: What the State Isn’t Telling You
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38:07Oregon spends billions on housing — yet it’s ranked #1 in family homelessness and 45th in affordability. In this episode, Sen. Bruce Starr, Sen. Dick Anderson, and Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson expose the state policies making housing worse, not better. From rigid land-use laws and red tape to costly prevailing wage mandates, they break down why Oregon…
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Dorchester Day 2: Parents, Patriots & the Blueprint to Reclaim Oregon
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1:27:16Dorchester Day 2 captures the heart of Oregon’s conservative resurgence. From school board moms to Turning Point campus warriors, Sen. Daniel Bonham and Sen. Mike McLane sit down with everyday Oregonians leading the fight to reclaim their communities. This episode features stories of courage, organizing, and rising stars who are changing Oregon one…
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Dorchester 2025: Uniting Oregon’s Conservatives for Change
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1:40:20In this special episode, the Oregon D.O.G.E. podcast heads to the legendary Dorchester Conference in Welch’s, Oregon. Host Sen. Mike McLane and guests from every corner of Oregon’s conservative movement dive into what’s working, what’s broken, and what comes next. From state senators and GOP national committee members to grassroots organizers and p…
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The Beginning of the End of Ag? Farmers Push Back Against Oregon Policy Overreach
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1:16:54Senator Daniel Bonham sits down with Representative Anna Scharf and Senator Diane Linthicum to explore the growing crisis in Oregon agriculture. From labor laws and regulatory overreach to shrinking farmland and struggling farmers, this episode digs deep into the policies that are reshaping (and arguably dismantling) the state’s farming industry. I…
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$22 Billion, 11,000 Employees… Still Ranked Last in Mental Health?
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1:04:39Oregon’s Department of Human Services (DHS) now commands over $22 billion every two years. But with that size comes dysfunction. In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., host Senator Daniel Bonham is joined by Senator Diane Linthicum, Rep. Ed Diehl, and analyst Alex Lopez to examine whether DHS is still serving Oregonians—or just expanding itself. 🎯 Top…
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Oregon Youth Authority: $550M, Scandals, and Zero Accountability?
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53:13Is Oregon’s youth justice system protecting anyone? In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Sen. Mike McLane, Rep. Jeff Helfrich, and Mack Smith examine the collapse of the Oregon Youth Authority. With 3,000+ ignored abuse complaints, DEI-influenced hiring gone wrong, and a $51 million lawsuit pending, the system meant to protect vulnerable kids is now…
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Meet the Senators: Real Talk, Real Lives, and the Fight for Oregon's Future
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1:37:02In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., host Sen. Daniel Bonham sits down with fellow Republican lawmakers from across the state for a candid conversation about their lives, values, and legislative goals. Guests include: Sen. Diane Linthicum Sen. Todd Nash Sen. Noah Robinson Sen. David Brock Smith Sen. Mike McLane Sen. Bruce Starr Topics covered: Why t…
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What Is DEQ Actually Doing? Rules, Lawsuits, and the Climate Cash Grab
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1:18:10In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., lawmakers dig into one of Oregon’s most powerful and controversial agencies: the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Senator Daniel Bonham, Rep. Greg Smith, and Senator David Brock Smith walk through: DEQ’s $800M+ budget, with 42% based on regulatory fees 8,200+ pages of rules, many created without legisla…
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Is OHA Out of Control? Budget Surges, Mismanagement & Healthcare Consequences
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1:01:29Is Oregon’s healthcare system helping people, or just burning cash? In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., we dive into the Oregon Health Authority’s surging $39B budget, bureaucratic bloat, and scandals involving misused mental health grants, stalled patient care, and lawsuits from counties. Topics include: A $1B program for undocumented care OHA’s 2…
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Is BOLI Doing Its Job? Budget Hikes, Backlogs & Bureaucracy in Oregon
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46:15In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Daniel Bonham and Mike McLane tackle the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI), one of Oregon’s most powerful and expensive state agencies. With ballooning budgets, case backlogs, and rising controversy, lawmakers ask: Is BOLI serving Oregonians or just expanding? We also dive into the political and fina…
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Oregon’s Charity Care Law: Is It Actually Working?
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38:56Oregon 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 bur…
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ODOT’s Budget Crisis: Roads Are Failing, But the Spending Keeps Growing
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1:19:00Oregon’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…
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Oregon’s $140 Billion Budget: Where Your Money Really Goes
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1:18:14In 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 edu…
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Oregon’s Tax Avalanche: Hidden Fees, Income Tax & Why the Kicker Matters
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1:35:08Oregon’s tax burden isn’t just about income tax. In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Daniel Bonham and Mike McLane join Representative Greg Smith for a candid, eye-opening discussion on the hidden taxes and fees driving up the cost of living in Oregon. From property and estate taxes to the controversial corporate activity tax, paddleboard …
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Oregon’s Administrative State: 40,000+ Rules & Growing
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1:05:33In Episode 2 of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senator Mike McLane, Senate Republican Leader Daniel Bonham, and House Republican Leader Christine Drazan expose the unchecked power of Oregon’s administrative state. With over 40,000 rules now outpacing the number of state laws, unelected agencies are creating costly regulations that impact Oregonians without direc…
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Oregon’s Budget Reckoning: Debt, Spending & What’s Next
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1:12:47In the debut episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., host Senator Mike McLane sits down with Senate Republican Leader Daniel Bonham and House Republican Leader Christine Drazan to break down Oregon’s budget crisis. With a $36 trillion national debt and Oregon’s heavy reliance on federal funding, what happens when that money starts to dry up? This episode cover…
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