
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.
Episodes
10 episodes
What Is DEQ Actually Doing? Rules, Lawsuits, and the Climate Cash Grab
In 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 Broc...
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1:18:10

Meet the Senators: Real Talk, Real Lives, and the Fight for Oregon's Future
In 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:S...
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Season 1
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1:37:02

Is OHA Out of Control? Budget Surges, Mismanagement & Healthcare Consequences
Is 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 hea...
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Season 1
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1:01:29

Is BOLI Doing Its Job? Budget Hikes, Backlogs & Bureaucracy in Oregon
In 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 controve...
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Season 1
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46:15

ODOT’s Budget Crisis: Roads Are Failing, But the Spending Keeps Growing
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 beh...
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Season 1
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1:19:00

Oregon’s Charity Care Law: Is It Actually Working?
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 Doll...
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Season 1
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38:56

Oregon’s $140 Billion Budget: Where Your Money Really Goes
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 ...
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Season 1
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1:18:14

Oregon’s Tax Avalanche: Hidden Fees, Income Tax & Why the Kicker Matters
Oregon’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 c...
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Season 1
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1:35:08

Oregon’s Administrative State: 40,000+ Rules & Growing
In 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 num...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:05:33

Oregon’s Budget Reckoning: Debt, Spending & What’s Next
In 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 $...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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