Senator Mike McLane sits down with three members of Gen Z to talk about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the culture war on Oregon campuses, and why faith, family, and freedom still matter. They explore cancel culture, housing costs, taxes, and how Oregon’s government is driving young people out of the state they love.

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In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Mike McLane and Daniel Bonham expose the ugly truth of Oregon’s 2025 session: gerrymandered maps, DEI waste at ODOT, $15M for illegal immigrant legal aid, climate change indoctrination in schools, and book ban hypocrisy. With unions cashing in and rural Oregon left behind, taxpayers are paying more for less. This episode is a must-listen for anyone concerned about fairness, accountability, and the future of Oregon.

In 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 Oregon’s declining business climate and mass job losses, and the picture is clear: one-party rule is driving Oregon into a doom loop.

In 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 control and political games are shaping the state—and why resistance is far from futile.

In 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 footing the bill for wasteful programs, how bipartisan negotiation has disappeared, and what can still be done to stop the bleeding.

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Senators 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. This episode reveals the devastating consequences of forest mismanagement and why real reform is urgent for Oregon’s economy and environment.

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Oregon 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 programs with no measurable outcomes, this episode shows why Oregon’s education system is failing students — and what parents can do to fight back.

In 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, scope creep, and leadership failures across key agencies like ODOT, ODF, and the Governor’s office. If you've ever wondered where your tax dollars are going—and why Oregon can’t seem to build anything on time or on budget—this episode has answers.