Salmon, dams and energy, plus an Oregon legislative potpourri

OPB Politics Now

Salmon, dams and energy, plus an Oregon legislative potpourri

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Published on Feb 27, 2026, 10:51:36 AM
Total time: 00:25:45

Episode Description

Three years ago, Pacific Northwest tribes reached a landmark deal with the Biden administration aimed at saving salmon populations. Then President Trump came back into the office and killed the whole thing. But that’s not the end of the story. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, reporters Lauren Dake, Tony Schick and Dirk VanderHart discuss the federal judge ruling, plus we hit on a legislative potpourri with roughly a week to go in this year’s session. Find the show anywhere you get your podcasts.

 

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"OPB Politics Now" is a weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into the hottest political topics in Oregon and the Northwest. Every Friday, OPB’s political reporters and special guests offer in-depth analysis, discussion and insight into candidates, events and issues.