PNW Told

About PNW Told

In this "Toddcast" I'll explore my vibrant community, learning about unique and not so unique subjects. This is a personal exploration and I hope you'll get something from it as well

Publisher

Todd Prior

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Apr 2025

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 36 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Melanie Kebler - City of Bend Mayor

   Our first episode of season 3 welcome's Bend's mayor Melanie Kebler.  She was elected in 2022 and is vying for her second term. Before entering local governance, Kebler built a career as a state prosecutor specializing in domestic violence cases and later worked as a victims' rights attorney. She served as a Senior Staff Attorney for the Oregon Crime Victims Law Center , where she managed their Bend satellite office. A lifelong resident who grew up in Bend, she graduated from Bend Senior High School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan and a Juris Doctor (JD) from the Lewis & Clark Law School . Walkable City Rules The High Cost of Free Parking The Giver oregonvotes.gov

2. 

   7 May 2026

   Deschutes County Primary Review

   I wanted to give you a brief overview of my interviews, perhaps they can provide you additional information prior to the primaries! A quick note from one of our supporters: Haley Overton of Bend Home Collective is proud to support this podcast series spotlighting local elections and candidate conversations. While she is not backing any specific candidate, she strongly believes in the importance of the democratic process and staying informed. No matter where you stand, your voice matters—so get out there, listen, learn, and vote. Looking to connect with Haley? 📞 503-367-1264 📧 haley.overton@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: @haley_bendhomes

3. 

   27 Apr 2026

   Charles Baer - Deschutes County Commissioner Candidate Position #3

   Charles Baer is vying for the #3 Position for Deschutes County Commissioner. Charles Webster Baer is a perennial political candidate in Central Oregon known for running on a "depopulationist" platform, advocating for a "one-child" policy to address environmental issues. He has run for Redmond Mayor multiple times (including 2022 and 2024) and is running for Deschutes County Commissioner in 2026. Baer is a self-described libertarian, a housekeeper by trade, and has proposed local cryptocurrency, AI, and a 6-lane bypass.

Inside a recent episode

Melanie Kebler - City of Bend Mayor

Published 5 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Yeah, I think wildfire and climate change and emergency preparedness have really come to the fore, especially in recent years. You know, we've lived a long time in obviously a wildfire adapted environment. And I think folks are, especially we saw a real interest jump up after the fires in LA, but people have seen fires in California, they've seen fires other places where cities were involved. We now have the Spokane fire right to look at, where people have a heightened awareness that just because you live in a city does not mean that you are immune from the dangers of wildfire in particular. And especially with hotter and hotter summers and drier summers because of climate change, you know, the risks are increasing. […]

Who has been a guest on PNW Told

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Rick Russell
• Racheal Baker
• Mellissa Kamanya
• John Heylin
• Tony DeBone

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 37 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

61

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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