Back To Basics Podcast
Back To Basics Podcast
Podcast Description
Back to Basics is the straight-shooting podcast where Oregon State Rep. Jeff Helfrich tells it like it is. No spin, no talking points—just the facts. From rising crime to the cost of living, Jeff breaks down the real issues Oregonians face and what’s actually happening in Salem.
Whether you're frustrated with politics or just want the truth without the noise, Jeff brings you honest conversations that get straight to the point.
Because in Oregon, it’s time we get back to basics.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers significant topics such as public safety, the cost of living, and government accountability, with episodes featuring discussions on leadership in law enforcement, community engagement, and simplifying government processes to better serve residents. Examples include deep dives into how community-focused policing can improve safety and the challenges of governance in rural areas.
Back to Basics is the straight-shooting podcast where Oregon State Rep. Jeff Helfrich tells it like it is. No spin, no talking points—just the facts. From rising crime to the cost of living, Jeff breaks down the real issues Oregonians face and what’s actually happening in Salem.
Whether you’re frustrated with politics or just want the truth without the noise, Jeff brings you honest conversations that get straight to the point.
Because in Oregon, it’s time we get back to basics.
In this episode of Back to Basics, Oregon State Representative Jeff Helfrich talks with Dee Burch, President and CEO of Advanced American Construction and Gunderson Marine, about leadership, infrastructure, workforce development, and the realities facing Oregon’s construction and manufacturing industries.
Dee shares lessons from four decades in heavy construction, saving hundreds of skilled jobs, navigating regulation, and building training pipelines that give people real careers without debt. The conversation tackles ODOT, public safety, homelessness, infrastructure costs, and why common sense leadership still matters.
A candid, experience-driven discussion about what it will take to get Oregon back to work.
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