Oregon D.O.G.E.
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.
Oregon D.O.G.E.
$22 Billion, 11,000 Employees… Still Ranked Last in Mental Health?
Oregon’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.
🎯 Topics covered:
- 14.2% budget increase while rural Oregon is still ignored
- 62,000 pages of regulation confusing providers and families
- Millions in DEI spending, lawsuits, and leadership bloat
- A billion spent on non-citizen coverage, while veterans wait
- $155M unionization effort with zero added caregivers
- A foster care system failing kids while spending skyrockets
Lawmakers ask: Is this about people—or policy gone rogue?
🎧 Full episode + links at oregondoge.com