An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin on Washington DC-based group called the “Citizens for a Sound Economy,'' an anti-tax organization dedicated to defeating a temporary tax surcharge in Oregon. Three likely Oregon businessmen involved with the organization include Aaron Jones, Wes Lematta, and Dick Wendt. This is one episode from AuCoin's biweekly radio show on Jefferson Public Radio (JPR), which ran after he had retired from office. The majority of episodes feature his commentary on current political events, often focusing on issues important to southern Oregon where JPR is based. This episode aired between 2002-2003.
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin on the government abusing the national intelligence powers of the Patriot Act to investigate ordinary crime, not just terrorist activity. AuCoin deems the situation "Orwellian news," as the federal government was able to spy on American citizens without prior grand jury approval. This is one episode from AuCoin's biweekly radio show on Jefferson Public Radio (JPR), which ran after he had retired from office. The majority of episodes feature his commentary on current political events, often focusing on issues important to southern Oregon where JPR is based. This episode aired between 2002-2004.
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin commenting on President Bush's appointments of individuals with strange, nonmainstream views in high positions of power. AuCoin goes on to list odd remarks from Bush appointees, including the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence, William G. "Jerry" Boyken, and reactionist California Supreme Court Justice Janice Rogers Brown. This is one episode from AuCoin's biweekly radio show on Jefferson Public Radio (JPR), which ran after he had retired from office. The majority of episodes feature his commentary on current political events, often focusing on issues important to southern Oregon where JPR is based. This episode aired between 2002-2004.
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin on catching a rainbow trout during a fishing trip. AuCoin further discusses fishing tactics and culture. This is one episode from AuCoin's biweekly radio show on Jefferson Public Radio (JPR), which ran after he had retired from office. The majority of episodes feature his commentary on current political events, often focusing on issues important to southern Oregon where JPR is based. This episode aired sometime in the summer of of 2001-2004.
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin commenting on HB2689. AuCoin states how Republicans, with the support of the real estate lobby, aim to challenge Oregon's land use laws to open rural lands for urban development in the name of alleviating unemployment. However, according to AuCoin, land use laws do not in fact correlate to economic development issues. This is one episode from AuCoin's biweekly radio show on Jefferson Public Radio (JPR), which ran after he had retired from office. The majority of episodes feature his commentary on current political events, often focusing on issues important to southern Oregon where JPR is based. This episode aired between 2000-2003.
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin on Boise Cascade company's pledge with Rainforest Action Network and two other national environmental organizations to phase out logging old growth forests. Boise Cascade was coaxed to an agreement when organizations led by the Rainforest Action Network of San Francisco convinced consumers to boycott buying their products. This is one episode from AuCoin's biweekly radio show on Jefferson Public Radio (JPR), which ran after he had retired from office. The majority of episodes feature his commentary on current political events, often focusing on issues important to southern Oregon where JPR is based. This episode aired in November 2003.
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin sharing excerpts from Robert F. Kennedy’s journal, reflecting on his life and political career on the 35th anniversary of his death. AuCoin expresses how much American politics have changed since Kennedy's days. This is one episode from AuCoin's biweekly radio show on Jefferson Public Radio (JPR), which ran after he had retired from office. The majority of episodes feature his commentary on current political events, often focusing on issues important to southern Oregon where JPR is based. This episode aired in June 2003.
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin on the topic of President Bush's stance in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict following a then recent attack by Israel (perhaps a raid in Gaza). AuCoin points out how Democrats Tom Lantos and Gary Ackerman called out Bush and defended the Prime Minister of Israel, Ariel Sharon. AuCoin agrees with Bush that it is "right to get tough with Israel" with equal sterness in order to help contribute to peace in the Middle East and for US security purposes. This is one episode from AuCoin's biweekly radio show on Jefferson Public Radio (JPR), which ran after he had retired from office. The majority of episodes feature his commentary on current political events, often focusing on issues important to southern Oregon where JPR is based. This episode aired in June 2003.
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin commenting on Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger getting involved in politics. AuCoin points out the novelty of a former bodybuilder being elected as the Governor of California, stirring turmoil for the future of politics. AuCoin states that no party really won the election, but instead “angry populism" did. This is one episode from AuCoin's biweekly radio show on Jefferson Public Radio (JPR), which ran after he had retired from office. The majority of episodes feature his commentary on current political events, often focusing on issues important to southern Oregon where JPR is based. This episode aired in November 2003.
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin on the dicussion of hypothetical oil drilling off of the coast of Oregon that was brought up by a proposed bill. First Interior Secretary to Ronald Reagan James Watt proposed the idea of oil exploration on the outer continental shelf in the 1980s, but AuCoin used his power as a congressman to halt this. AuCoin questions whether energy should trump other values. This is one episode from AuCoin's biweekly radio show on Jefferson Public Radio (JPR), which ran after he had retired from office. The majority of episodes feature his commentary on current political events, often focusing on issues important to southern Oregon where JPR is based. This episode aired in 2003.
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin commenting on how several environmentalist groups have opposed the return of 1000 square miles of ancenstral lands to the Klamath tribes. The environmentalist groups claim that they are concerned that returning the land will lead to aggressive logging, though AuCoin asserts that Klamath tribes have blueprints for environment friendly forest management, drawn up by forest experts Jerry Franklin and Norm Johnson. This is one episode from AuCoin's biweekly radio show on Jefferson Public Radio (JPR), which ran after he had retired from office. The majority of episodes feature his commentary on current political events, often focusing on issues important to southern Oregon where JPR is based. This episode aired in 2003.
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin on Director of the Office of Management and Budget Joshua Bolten's comments that brushed off the issue of a budget deficit, stating that "concerns about the deficit are secondary to economic recovery." Democrats heavily criticized Bolten's comments, though AuCoin discusses the history of the manner in which both major parties have changed their views on budget deficits. This is one episode from AuCoin's biweekly radio show on Jefferson Public Radio (JPR), which ran after he had retired from office. The majority of episodes feature his commentary on current political events, often focusing on issues important to southern Oregon where JPR is based. This episode aired in 2003.
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin on the lack of US preparedness leading up to the Iraq War. AuCoin emphasizes how the United States spent an abundance of money on military defense, but fell short when it came to providing proper life-saving flak jackets for troops. This is one episode from AuCoin's biweekly radio show on Jefferson Public Radio (JPR), which ran after he had retired from office. The majority of episodes feature his commentary on current political events, often focusing on issues important to southern Oregon where JPR is based. This episode aired in 2003.
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin commenting on the use of multiple old, moderate Republican names to sponsor a Portland fundraiser event held by "hardline conservative" Oregon State Representative Kevin Mannix. Many prominent Oregon politicians were named, such as former State Treasurer Bill Rutherford, former Secretary of State Clay Myers, former Secretary of State Norma Paulus, and former Attorney General Dave Meyer. AuCoin points out how some of these politicians felt that their names had been "hijacked." Those who attended the fundraiser event included former Governor Mark Hatfield and former member of the United States Senate Bob Packwood. This is one episode from AuCoin's biweekly radio show on Jefferson Public Radio (JPR), which ran after he had retired from office. The majority of episodes feature his commentary on current political events, often focusing on issues important to southern Oregon where JPR is based. This episode aired between 2001-2003.
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin on President Bush's proposal to cut overtime pay admist a period of high unemployment. AuCoin brings attention to a study done by the Economic Policy Institute, which asserts that the administration's proposal will immediately disqualify millions of eligible workers from overtime pay. AuCoin states that this proposal will lead to Americans receiving less pay for the same amount of work. This is one episode from AuCoin's biweekly radio show on Jefferson Public Radio (JPR), which ran after he had retired from office. The majority of episodes feature his commentary on current political events, often focusing on issues important to southern Oregon where JPR is based. This episode aired in 2003.
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin commenting on how conservative talk radio show host Lars Larson compared himself to African American civil rights activist Rosa Parks. AuCoin points this out as a fallacy, especially history-wise, stating how he can not see Larson being a civil rights activist during Parks' time. Further, AuCoin describes Parks as "soft-spoken" and Larson as more aggressive with his reactionary politics, frequently shouting down the opinions of callers on his radio show. This is one episode from AuCoin's biweekly radio show on Jefferson Public Radio (JPR), which ran after he had retired from office. The majority of episodes feature his commentary on current political events, often focusing on issues important to southern Oregon where JPR is based. This episode aired between 2000-2003.
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin on backlash towards the US Forest Service for their overestimation of salvageable timber following the Biscuit fire. Independent forest ecologists assert that planting dense, even-aged conifer trees after logging often burned much worse and more easily compared to natural timber stands. AuCoin states how Oregon Senator Ron Wyden had been urging the Forest Service to release a report on the damage which would be included in the final environmental impact statement of the Biscuit salvage. This is one episode from AuCoin's biweekly radio show on Jefferson Public Radio (JPR), which ran after he had retired from office. The majority of episodes feature his commentary on current political events, often focusing on issues important to southern Oregon where JPR is based. This episode aired in 2002 or 2003
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin on his comeback to the JPR studio following a health scare. Following his health scare, his doctor had instructed him to lose 35 pounds in a year for the sake of his health. AuCoin notes that permanent weight loss occurs when there is a behavioral change. This is one episode from AuCoin's biweekly radio show on Jefferson Public Radio (JPR), which ran after he had retired from office. The majority of episodes feature his commentary on current political events, often focusing on issues important to southern Oregon where JPR is based. This episode probably aired between 2001-2003.
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin on the topic of Measure 30 and the results of the then recent election in Oregon. AuCoin ponders the potential results of the vote on Measure 30, which would have provided an emergency surcharge on state income tax. Measure 30 ended up being rejected by Oregon voters. This is one episode from AuCoin's biweekly radio show on Jefferson Public Radio (JPR), which ran after he had retired from office. The majority of episodes feature his commentary on current political events, often focusing on issues important to southern Oregon where JPR is based. This episode aired in 2004.
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin on the survival of salmon in the Pacific Northwest, pointing out how salmon are endangered in the region. According to OSU Professor Robert Lackey, the Oregon congressional delegation claims to be salmon friendly, but in fact supports dredging the Columbia River. This is one episode from AuCoin's biweekly radio show on Jefferson Public Radio (JPR), which ran after he had retired from office. The majority of episodes feature his commentary on current political events, often focusing on issues important to southern Oregon where JPR is based. This episode aired in 2002.
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin commenting on the Massachusetts Supreme Court ruling in favor of gay marriage in 2003. AuCoin points out how President Bush and members of Congress have condemned the ruling. AuCoin utilizes sarcasm to point out the fallacy of opponents who claim that gay marriage is somehow harmful to other marriages. This is one episode from AuCoin's biweekly radio show on Jefferson Public Radio (JPR), which ran after he had retired from office. The majority of episodes feature his commentary on current political events, often focusing on issues important to southern Oregon where JPR is based. This episode aired in 2003.
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin advocating for additional government support for the Oregon university system. AuCoin expresses his gratitude for the accomplishments of former Oregon Governors Neil Goldschmidt and Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski. Southern Oregon University (SOU) in particular has the probability of being a successful school, by being located in "one of the most biologically diverse areas in the United States," AuCoin says. He believes that the state board should focus on expanding multidisciplinary courses. This is one episode from AuCoin's biweekly radio show on Jefferson Public Radio (JPR), which ran after he had retired from office. The majority of episodes feature his commentary on current political events, often focusing on issues important to southern Oregon where JPR is based. This episode aired between 2001-2003.
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin on Oregon voters pushing for state budget cuts. AuCoin ponders the potential consequences of such budget cuts, including a mass exodus from public schools. This is one episode from AuCoin's biweekly radio show on Jefferson Public Radio (JPR), which ran after he had retired from office. The majority of episodes feature his commentary on current political events, often focusing on issues important to southern Oregon where JPR is based. This episode aired between 2002-2004.
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin on proposed tax cuts demanded by President Bush in the name of stimulating a "weak economy." However, AuCoin states that no matter the state of the economy or whether the government is running on a surplus or a deficit, tax cuts will always be pushed for by the Bush administration. AuCoin condemns what he calls "deficits of mass destruction." There is no telling what Bush’s demand for tax cuts is spent on. This is one episode from AuCoin's biweekly radio show on Jefferson Public Radio (JPR), which ran after he had retired from office. The majority of episodes feature his commentary on current political events, often focusing on issues important to southern Oregon where JPR is based. This episode aired in 2002-2003.
