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People in Eastern and Southern Oregon are frustrated with the lack of attention they are paid by the rest of the state. The population centers decide everything which is why Greater Idaho started. When folks started talking about taking chunks of Oregon and joining them with Idaho, some said "It will never happen." Well, the move is growing and so is the dissatisfaction of the people. In this episode some great updates and information to keep you informed.

Many of us hear of a situation involving a police officer and may draw conclusions without all the facts. The guy you are about to meet spent a good portion of his early career in law enforcement. You can expect to hear some topics social media doesn't like to push out that much so I won't list them. But you will learn something in this conversation.

Discover the untold story behind the iconic waffle sole of Nike shoes. While Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight's contributions are well-known, there was a third visionary who played a crucial role in its development. "The Third Sole" unveils this hidden chapter in sneaker history. Watch now to learn about the unsung hero who helped revolutionize the running world. Dive into the full documentary and witness the journey of innovation and perseverance.

Sometimes you get a feeling about someone. You know you need to talk with them but you're not sure what to ask. This interview is like that and what I love about it is the lack of preplanning allowed the magic to shine through. Enjoy GenZ through the eyes of this young man.

We hear a lot about Anxiety in our world today, but what is it really? On this episode of Get Real With Rick Dancer, expect to learn the different kinds of anxiety there are, some simple tips to help the large portion of us deal with it and why its so important that we deal with it.

Eugene voters have the opportunity to vote on a new method of voting called Star Voting. This is only for certain aspects of the ballot right now. Prepared to find out how Star Voting works, how it's different from Ranked voting, how this, someday might change and make voting more fair and why you might want to consider it this election. If you'd like more information or to try out a mock election for yourself, go to these links. https://star.vote/eug24mayor/ http://star.vote http://starvoting.org

I'm concerned about what's going on in the world. I don't know when it became okay to hate anyone. On the bright side I believe God is exposing lies and giving us a thirst for the truth. Let's talk about that.

He's a pretty familiar name in most homes in Oregon, especially in Eugene and Springfield. Mike Bellotti was the head football coach during some pretty amazing years. He's still connected to Oregon, the community and the university in many ways. He'll be back in May for the MDA Golf tournament sponsored by our own Dr Michael Bratland of CrisDental. This week Mike and I sat down and had a conversation about the past, the present and the future. If you're a duck fan you will enjoy this other side of Mike Bellotti.

More people are taking control of their health by what they eat. Raw milk is becoming a big thing. But it's super controversial with some and the woman you're about to listen to explains why. You will find out what raw milk has that's good for you and a lot more in this very interesting conversation that is more than milk, it's everything we eat. #RawMilkRevolution #HealthyEatingChoices #NutritionTalks #BeyondMilk #FoodControversies #NaturalLiving #WholeFoodsJourney #RawMilkBenefits #EatWellLiveWell

When I read the article in the Sealy Lake Newspaper I was stunned. The major employer, a mill that's been around for 75 years, is shutting down. The reason is not a lack of timber, not this time. The reason is people and housing that's too damn expensive to afford. But this interview takes twists and turns and leaves you feeling like Sealy Lake will be okay. Why? The people.

A 15 year old man in Eugene was beaten so badly by another student he underwent face surgery and now has four plates in his face. The young man is black. Yes, racial slurs are apart of this story and to make matters even worse, the young man is on the spectrum and doesn't understand why this happened. Experts say school violence is on the rise and has been for the last two years. But how this was handled is appalling. I'm interested to see what you think.

On this edition of Get Real With Rick Dancer, working out. A young man recently connected with me who calls himself the tattooed fitness junkie. He knows what he's talking about and will give us advice on the do's and don'ts. But what I really like about this conversation is how real it gets. The real reasons behind why he does what he does will inspire you.

If you think your electric bill is high now, wait until you see what it looks like if the current administrations Columbia River Plan goes through. It's a secret White House deal to demolish dams and your pocketbook. Rates are expected to go up 50% if this happens and right now it's on track to happen. But not without a fight. Here in Montana power providers are spreading the word. But those of you in Oregon, Washington and Idaho will also feel the pain. Listen.

An appointed board is deciding the fate of many Oregonians. The Forestry Board is expected to adopt what is called a habitat conservation plan that is opposed by thousands. It's not going to just impact loggers and mill workers, it will impact country governments, schools and you. It's your forest and yet you don't have any say as to what happens. That's not Oregon and you can stop this.....Watch

Face To Face contact is not much of a thing anymore. We have Zoom, FaceTime and all sorts of online ways to connect. But research says nothing is a substitute for face to face. The couple we will hear from on this episode started its own face to face meeting group in a small rural Oregon town.

Crazy Oregon News Plus Russian w/Bill Lundun Get Real With Rick Dancer/Sponsored by Dr Michael Bratland at CrisDental So two legacy media sources say Russia has plans to blast one of The U.S. Satellites out of space which would mean all kinds of horrible for our country and our security. Bill will fill you in. And back in Oregon….Val, Val, Val, what have you gotten yourself into now. The former Oregon Labor Secretary, now U.S. congresswoman is in some hot water…there’s even a court order that I’m sure she’s not too happy about. Bill gets into the weeds on this one. And much more.

The two guys you are about to meet with in the disabilities community. But this is so much more. This interview is applicable to all of us. Finding ourselves, finding our dreams and taking our focus off ourselves and putting that focus on others.

Mental health issues are on the rise in rural America and no one can speak to it better than the man you are about to meet. He will warm you soul, challenge your beliefs and tell you things you may not want to hear. But this is podcasting and the truth is found in places like this.

Our lives intersect in amazing ways. The man you are about to hear from started following me a while ago. Then I interviewed a friend of his who lives in Virginia. Recently he spotted me in La Grande Oregon.....but when I heard this man's story I knew you needed to hear it and what I discovered in questioning him, he needed to share it too.

The man you're about to meet found his life in exercise. He's known to people all over the country as Nick The Trainer Dude but his story is rough and rugged. He's faced challenges most people steer clear of and for good reason. I think you will enjoy this uplifting conversation.

Maybe Easy Isn’t Really Living? Sponsored by New Leaf Hyperbaric’s & Massage & CrisDental Family Dentistry I wake to 15 degree’s. It’s my running day but consider for a moment changing that to a gym day. I know how running makes me feel. Yes, it hurts and today my knee is bugging me a bit. Last year it was so cold and windy and snowy I didn’t get to run outside and my mental health arose from the dark. So I decide to grab the hand warmers, a stocking cap and layers and layers of running clothes and hit the path. I run a 7 mile stretch around a pond that in parts, borders Canyon Ferry Lake. I love it here. I rarely see another human but witness wildness in its purest form. Today I’m listening to a podcast with David Goggins and Andrew Huberman. They are talking about living strong, living hard and living long. I’m captivated by the topic because it’s real life, it’s my life, it’s your life. I wrote something this same morning that lines up perfectly with what they are saying. If you want a great life, not just a good life, it means hardship, hard work and hard knocks. Most people don’t want to put out the effort to have that. I’m not sure, up to this point, that I would either. I’m fortunate, I started doing this long ago and God is good to me. He shows me the depths of despair but only as much as I can handle. However I will say he pushes me. What if you and me are stronger than we think? What if the amazing life we want is not found in a promotion, more views or measured by vacations and comfort? It’s hard because I don’t want to ask for more pain but I don’t want to go to my grave thinking I missed out of something either. I pick up a little book I try to read each morning and see where Jacob was taking his people through the wilderness and would measure how far he would push them in the desert by this standard. He said: “I will lead on softly, according to the cattle that goeth before me and the children.” I think God is like that too. He only gives us what we can handle but many of us could handle much more if we’d only allow ourselves to have those hard, difficult conversations with ourselves. I finished my run, knee’s felt fine and my soul was full. God lead us softly according to what you know we can take but don’t allow us an easy way out. I want to live a full life, but only if you are in control.

The Fed's met recently and we got some promising news. But what does it all mean? We go to a mortgage lender and a realtor to find out what they think.

A 17 year old man with autism has found his voice. His parents call it a miracle. The child they've raised in silence for 17 years is finally able to communicate with them, not with sounds, but by spelling. There's too much to explain in a headline like this. Take a few minutes and listen to a Christmas story sure to touch your heart

Oregon has a problem. A bunch of lawmakers who refuse to let the governor, the secretary of state and other leaders to censor Oregonians for criticizing elections.

Oregon voters passed a measure that basically decriminalized all drugs. Well as you can guess that didn't workout that well and now 12 of the states 36 counties voted to get rid of it. We talk with a lawmaker about the problems, the history and the solution.