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Podcast: The Bridge by OR360
Episode: Why the 1990 election changed Oregon forever, with Jeff Mapes | EP 104
Description: Jeff Mapes is a legendary Oregon political reporter. He spent over 30 years with The Oregonian and retired working for Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB). He covered dozens of gubernatorial, congressional, and legislative elections in Oregon and had a front row seat to the changing political dynamics of this state. He also wrote and produced an acclaimed podcast called "Growing Oregon" about land use planning in Oregon. If you enjoy The Oregon Bridge, we highly recommend Growing Oregon.Â
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In this episode, we talk about Jeff's storied career as a reporter: how he got started, how the state and political parties have changed, and...