An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin commenting on an earlier recording concerning abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib. AuCoin clarifies his comment which compared the abuse of prisoners to the crimes committed by Iraqi Dictator Saddam Hussein. 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 condemning the Bush administration for ignoring the Endangered Species Act. AuCoin criticizes Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Fish & Wildlife Craig Manson for stating that conservation can take place without critical habitat. AuCoin especially expresses his concern for the marbled murrelet bird and the Northwest salmon. The administration's focus so far is predation above all. 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 2003-2004.
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin on Ralph Nader's 2004 presidential campaign. AuCoin describes Nader's position in the 2000 election as a Green Party candidate, and argues that he helped to give the election to George Bush. He describes how consumer-friendly agencies such as the Occupational Safety Administration, the National Highway Transportation Safety Commission, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission have since rejected giving Nader support for the 2004 election. 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 2003-2004.
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin on the findings of a recent Oregon jobs report. AuCoin quotes author Studs Terkel, who stated that "work is about a search for daily meaning as well as daily bread." He also cites the comments of policy analyst Michael Leachman on the downturn in Oregon jobs. AuCoin goes on to list the findings of the report and what it means for future generations. 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 2003- 2004.
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin condemning bio-pharming, a new form of genetic agriculture that aims to splice pharmaceuticals into the genes of commercial crops. He describes how the Oregon chapter of the Physicians for Social Responsibility are working to block bio-pharming in the state. 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 2003-2004.
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin commenting on a photograph that depicts President Bush in attire reminiscent of a US soldier. AuCoin argues that it is akward for Bush to be dressed up as a soldier when he is a civilian commander in chief. 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 issues of water rights and drought in the American West. In Bend, Oregon, AuCoin describes how a lot of water is wasted due to a 13 mile diversion canal that loses 65% of the water that it takes from the Deschutes River due to evaporation and seepage. He states that a proposal to replace the canals in order to make them more sustainable was denied by Bend homeowners. 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 antigovernment activist Don McIntire's Oregon ballot measure to limit state spending to population growth and inflation. AuCoin describes how McIntire and similar activists have been responsible for the controversial income tax kicker and halted the possibility of a state rainy day fund. 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 the return of the gray wolves, an endangered species, in Oregon. He describes how the return of gray wolves to the state is supported by conservation biologists, but that farmers and ranchers are skeptical and weary of the wolves preying on their livestock. Regarding the skepticism of gray wolves and their potential livestock predation, AuCoin claims that statistics in other states show that it should be a nonissue. 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 2003-2004.
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin on the Bonneville Power Administration's salmon reduction plan which would break a NOAA Fisheries promise to provide a habitable environment for salmon. On the other hand, AuCoin states that Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski coincides with Kulongoski's Brand Oregon campaign to market of wild-caught salmon across the nation. AuCoin lists critics of the plan as fish and conservation groups, including Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, National Wildlife Federation, and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. 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 2003-2004.
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin asserting that CBS has increasingly enforced political censorship. AuCoin states that CBS is refusing to run a MoveOn advertisement which was critical of President Bush for being "controversial," despite running controversial anti-tobacco and RNC ads. 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 President Bush's controversial National Guard record as a young man despite his support of the Vietnam War. AuCoin claims that MA Senator John Kerry made a nobler choice than Bush regarding their participation in the Vietnam War. Further, AuCoin criticizes Bush for calling out the patriotism of his critics while having avoided the Vietnam War himself. 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 comparing and contrasting book character Curious George to President George Bush in the White House following carnage and claims of guerrilla warfare in the War in Iraq. AuCoin suggests that President Bush locate curiosity and find advice beyond his advisors. 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 American broadcast journalist Bob Edwards leaving NPR's Morning Edition. 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 recreation budget cuts negatively impacting national parks. AuCoin describes how park rangers and superintendents were given orders to follow a script and lie to the public about budget issues facing the park. Chief of the US Park Police Teresa Chambers did not follow orders, expressed concern about low staffing in the parks, and was placed on administrative leave. AuCoin describes President Bush as treating each national park as his "reelection campaign office." 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 encouraging his listeners to vote in the 2004 presidential election. AuCoin claims that the election will likely be so close that it will be decided by swing 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 cell phone use in his personal life. AuCoin discusses the stress of switching cell phone providers, and comments on the greed of the cell phone industry. 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 the Vatican's decision to keep Catholic politicians ecclesiastically accountable for upholding Catholic doctrine. AuCoin criticizes this decision, describing how it undoes the achievements of President John F. Kennedy, the first Catholic president, who advocated for the separation of church and state in the 1960s. AuCoin explains that JFK affirmed that the head of any church should be prohibited from having any influence over the United States government. 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 toxic nuclear waste management at Hanford Site, Washington; Aiken, South Carolina; and Idaho Falls, Idaho. He describes how Senator Lindsey Graham proposed the idea of allowing the Energy Department to reclassify radioactive waste, despite the known risk of contamination in the environment. Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Gordon Smith supported Washington Senator Maria Cantwell's attempt to remove the revision, but the vote was tied. 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 commemorating the New Year sometime in the early 2000s. AuCoin ponders new possibilities for the New Year, specifically advocating for bettering the lives of American children, such as reducing the child mortality rate by ensuring that each child had comprehensive health insurance, and by making college more accessible via state-funded scholarships. He also discusses potential initiatives in Oregon politics. 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 Iraqi prisoner abuse at the Abu Ghraib Confinement Facility at the hands of members of the US Army and the CIA. AuCoin shared that the Bush administration was complacent towards the abuse, despite the Red Cross and Secretary of State Colin Powell bringing awareness to the abuse. It was not until Major General Antonio Taguba delivered a report showcasing the abuse that the Bush administration acted. 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 2003-2004.
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin on a debate on timber salvage held at Southern Oregon University between Forest Engineering Professor John Sessions and Conservation Biologist Dominick DellaSala. The Biscuit Fire had burned 500,000 acres in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest in 2002, greatly impacting large areas of old growth forest. At the time of this recording, John Sessions of Oregon State University was calling for expanded salvage of timber in the affected areas, far above the harvest targets that had been set initially. This approach was opposed by many forestry and ecology experts, including DellaSala. In AuCoin's view, Sessions was unduly influenced by political and business interests. 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 in 2003 or 2004.
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin commenting on President Bush's admission to being wrong about his accusation that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction prior to the Iraq War. AuCoin stated that Bush's failures were "in the way that his top officials manipulated or ignored US intelligence to win support for the war." AuCoin states that Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld lied to Congress about intel of Iraq having chemical and biological weapons of mass destruction. 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 or 2004.
An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin criticizing a newspaper ad by a conspiracy theory group called Operation Green Out that avocated against environmental sustainability education for Oregon children. AuCoin explains how Holly Swanson, the founder of the group, argued that sustainability education was brainwashing kids, hijacking education for future citizens to be in favor of the so-called International Green Party Movement. 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 2002-2004.
