<p>This Oregon D.O.G.E. episode is a behind-the-scenes exposé on how laws are made — and twisted — in Salem. Senators Daniel Bonham, David Brock Smith, and Mike McLane reveal how placeholder bills, gut-and-stuff amendments, and quiet conflicts of interest dominate the state Capitol. From billions in untracked spending to sanctuary state fallout and legislative hypocrisy, this episode explains why Oregon&apos;s government feels so broken — and what it will take to fix it.</p>

The Budget Game: How Oregon Grows Government — Then Cries Broke

Oregon Discussion 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.&nbsp;From the state budget crisis to agencies creating rules without oversight, Oregon Discussion&nbsp;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.