<![CDATA[On The Virg!]]>bf1f6d87-2541-541b-84ac-44d2e773f78eMon, 20 Apr 2026 04:04:45 +0000Captivate.fmLittle Mill Mediahttps://artwork.captivate.fm/3b54ea7d-adf2-4d48-83af-a2feb9824a65/oKgFo2DzNrlnD95BxpdBhFWe.jpgOn The Virg!Little Mill MediaLittle Mill MediaOn The Virg is a weekly political podcast hosted by Virgle Osborne, The state representative for House District 2. This podcast focuses on the political landscape of Oregon, with the special focus on issues facing Southern Oregon and the Rural counties.https://on-the-virg.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastJack Tibbetts Live In Studio!Jack Tibbetts Live In Studio!Jack Tibbetts is joining us in the studio to talk about his campaign for Senate District 6.

]]>Jack Tibbetts is joining us in the studio to talk about his campaign for Senate District 6.

]]>e8e39a48-a742-4189-8bbd-e5be17f4e6beTue, 14 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -070001:08:05falsefull4444Dwayne Yunker joins us today!Dwayne Yunker joins us today!Rep Dwayne Yunker joins us to talk about what's up with Oregon Politics.

]]>Rep Dwayne Yunker joins us to talk about what's up with Oregon Politics.

]]>bfd37080-bd8d-4a2e-911c-f7ed98505a54Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -070058:30falsefull4343Classic Trent & Virgle EpisodeClassic Trent & Virgle EpisodeToday we're just hanging out and talking about hypocrisy in politics.

]]>Today we're just hanging out and talking about hypocrisy in politics.

]]>3d600474-bd2d-43cd-8c25-5c6bab8794c7Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -070001:05:57falsefull4242Chris Boice talks about being a County CommissionerChris Boice talks about being a County CommissionerChris joins us to talk about his campaign as well as what the county has been working on, and what their goals are for the future.

]]>Chris joins us to talk about his campaign as well as what the county has been working on, and what their goals are for the future.

]]>8b98f05b-7efd-4d80-abff-37dc97537ad7Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -070001:03:56falsefull4141Chris Dudley joins us to talk about his campaignChris Dudley joins us to talk about his campaignChris is joining us today to talk about his campaign and his goals for Oregon!

]]>Chris is joining us today to talk about his campaign and his goals for Oregon!

]]>015d5ce8-bbfe-4505-9b93-5621f5dca49eTue, 17 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -070059:13falsefull4040Claire Lynn and David Brock Smith!Claire Lynn and David Brock Smith!Claire Lynn and David Brock Smith join us in studio today. We're in the new studio chatting with DBS and Claire who's running for Boomer Wrights seat after his retirement.

]]>Claire Lynn and David Brock Smith join us in studio today. We're in the new studio chatting with DBS and Claire who's running for Boomer Wrights seat after his retirement.

]]>decb5533-8d67-4557-b224-4c9c6fce8797Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -070001:12:55falsefull3939Nick Stark live talking referendums, disconnects, and taxes.Nick Stark live talking referendums, disconnects, and taxes.There's a lot going on in the short session, focused on referendum issues, new tax bills, and other issues that impact Oregonians!

]]>There's a lot going on in the short session, focused on referendum issues, new tax bills, and other issues that impact Oregonians!

]]>d0423626-6e5e-4f79-ab60-d61beb5de025Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -070001:07:40falsefull3838Ed Deihl talks bad bills!Ed Deihl talks bad bills!Today Ed joins us to talk about the bad bills going out and the moving of the tax refferendum to the May election.

]]>Today Ed joins us to talk about the bad bills going out and the moving of the tax refferendum to the May election.

]]>54e5f970-b17d-4833-bfe1-12f105f9bda4Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -070001:08:28falsefull3737How the Oregon short session is going!How the Oregon short session is going!We're going to give you all a brief update today on the short session and what we're seeing on the floor.

]]>We're going to give you all a brief update today on the short session and what we're seeing on the floor.

]]>fd360afb-9d3f-4cbb-b8fb-1db401555b28Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -070034:26falsefull3636Legislative Updates with Derek LeBlanc & Andrew MorrisonLegislative Updates with Derek LeBlanc & Andrew MorrisonWe will talk about gun bills, bad bills, and all of the Salem shenanigans!

]]>We will talk about gun bills, bad bills, and all of the Salem shenanigans!

]]>4eed2c64-faf7-4c21-aef0-7810045a9482Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -070001:20:51falsefull3535What to expect in 2026 with Danielle Bethel & Nick Stark!What to expect in 2026 with Danielle Bethel & Nick Stark!We're talking about the big things to keep an eye out for in 2026 politics.

]]>We're talking about the big things to keep an eye out for in 2026 politics.

]]>b00d19b5-d7f9-4e30-9397-b54dcd5562eeTue, 20 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -070001:07:42falsefull3434Legislative updates, transportation repeal, and campaigns!Legislative updates, transportation repeal, and campaigns!We're joined by State Rep Jeff Helfrich! We're takling about what's happening in Legislative days and transporation repeal.

]]>We're joined by State Rep Jeff Helfrich! We're takling about what's happening in Legislative days and transporation repeal.

]]>2454868c-59b2-4f48-bbeb-383e22298acdTue, 13 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -070059:58falsefull3333Talking about upcomming elections, voting, and local politics.Talking about upcomming elections, voting, and local politics.We're joined by Chris Boice, Douglas County Commissioner to talk about local elections as we're in the new year!

]]>We're joined by Chris Boice, Douglas County Commissioner to talk about local elections as we're in the new year!

]]>4f184a8a-9f56-4dee-bfcb-fb00e8e79c85Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -070001:13:43falsefull3232Alek Skarlatos tells us about the upcoming election!Alek Skarlatos tells us about the upcoming election!We've got a list of all the republicans registered to run in the upcoming elections and we're going to tell you all about it!

]]>We've got a list of all the republicans registered to run in the upcoming elections and we're going to tell you all about it!

]]>3e5b1965-4f0f-4cbd-8723-025736ff56ccTue, 23 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -070059:10falsefull3131Dwayne Yunker talks about Southern Oregon politics!Dwayne Yunker talks about Southern Oregon politics!Tonight we're talking about the Southern Oregon region and what the citizens deal with in their districts as a direct result of Salem politics.

]]>Tonight we're talking about the Southern Oregon region and what the citizens deal with in their districts as a direct result of Salem politics.

]]>c1a22697-9eb0-4c5c-b31c-c78d3bbfe549Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -070001:03:17falsefull3030Anthony Aiello & Derek LeBlanc Talk Gun LawsAnthony Aiello & Derek LeBlanc Talk Gun LawsAnthony Aiello & Derek LeBlanc Talk all about the gun laws that are being challenged at the Oregon State Supreme Court and what the consequences of those decisions will look like.

]]>Anthony Aiello & Derek LeBlanc Talk all about the gun laws that are being challenged at the Oregon State Supreme Court and what the consequences of those decisions will look like.

]]>0b3f45d7-6238-48bb-abad-89211f7eb0e7Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -070001:11:37falsefull2929Court Boice & David Brock Smith!Court Boice & David Brock Smith!It's a whole party today! Representative Courth Boice and Senator David Brock Smith join us in studio to talk about the referendum, politics, and more!

]]>It's a whole party today! Representative Courth Boice and Senator David Brock Smith join us in studio to talk about the referendum, politics, and more!

]]>4bd23bc1-fbef-4323-ad87-4f42b815fd2aTue, 02 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -070001:03:24falsefull2828Ciatta Thompson Talks Portland PoliticsCiatta Thompson Talks Portland PoliticsCiatta is entering the race for Oregon House of Representatives District 33! What's it like for her to be running as a republican in a deeply democratic area? Find out in this interview!

]]>Ciatta is entering the race for Oregon House of Representatives District 33! What's it like for her to be running as a republican in a deeply democratic area? Find out in this interview!

]]>e7dc435e-a914-42f6-bc91-46d16a3cf4a5Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -070055:59falsefull2727Talking legislation and shutdown with Senator David Brock Smith!Talking legislation and shutdown with Senator David Brock Smith!Senator David Brock Smith joins us to talk about what's happening in Salem during the government shutdown.

]]>Senator David Brock Smith joins us to talk about what's happening in Salem during the government shutdown.

]]>990a28de-40dd-4b46-9269-33ea1c3b3ed4Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -070001:01:38falsefull2626Ed Diehl talks about the referendum vote!Ed Diehl talks about the referendum vote!Ed joins us in talking about the petition that's coming to your local community to get this tax bill on the ballot.

]]>Ed joins us in talking about the petition that's coming to your local community to get this tax bill on the ballot.

]]>c0409cbb-8ebf-48ac-a99f-9e732d9ead1cTue, 11 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -070001:01:53falsefull2525Talking government shutdown with Court Boice and Scott Keyser!Talking government shutdown with Court Boice and Scott Keyser!We're joined by State Representative Court Boice along with Mayor of Mollala, Scott Keyser to talk about how the government shutdown is effecting Oregonians!

]]>We're joined by State Representative Court Boice along with Mayor of Mollala, Scott Keyser to talk about how the government shutdown is effecting Oregonians!

]]>6f3f3a86-42e5-4d5c-9956-a353a08eb485Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -070001:01:37falsefull2424Clint Newell talks about business in Oregon!Clint Newell talks about business in Oregon!Clint joins us in studio, just after his 40th anniversary of doing business in Oregon. He talks about the past compared to the present in Oregon and what his concerns are in the business community moving forward.

]]>Clint joins us in studio, just after his 40th anniversary of doing business in Oregon. He talks about the past compared to the present in Oregon and what his concerns are in the business community moving forward.

]]>c92c4756-f55a-4a82-8833-6237a36888f9Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -070059:41falsefull2323Danielle Bethell and Ed Diehl talk about upcoming tax referendum petition.Danielle Bethell and Ed Diehl talk about upcoming tax referendum petition.We're talking about how you can stand with us to give taxpayers a voice on the devastating gas tax and fee hikes.

]]>We're talking about how you can stand with us to give taxpayers a voice on the devastating gas tax and fee hikes.

]]>622334ee-7854-4fa9-9c5c-89efd9102d2bFri, 10 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -070054:38falsefull2222Taxes have increased. That's bad for Oregonians.Taxes have increased. That's bad for Oregonians.We're joined by our Republican friends House Republican Leader Lucetta Elmer & Senator David Brock Smith, as well as Jeana Beam and our usual sidekick Trent Drake! We talk about what's happened with the tax increase as well as discuss the budget issues that have come about from federal tax changes.

]]>We're joined by our Republican friends House Republican Leader Lucetta Elmer & Senator David Brock Smith, as well as Jeana Beam and our usual sidekick Trent Drake! We talk about what's happened with the tax increase as well as discuss the budget issues that have come about from federal tax changes.

]]>ec088d57-3ac8-41e9-b789-d30726c18bc1Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -070059:42falsefull2121Talking with teens about politics in schools.Talking with teens about politics in schools.Today we're joined by Katie, a 17 year old student in Douglas County. We asked her for some insight into what it's like observing politics in schools. She shares some of her views as well as her goals and ambitions after graduation.

]]>Today we're joined by Katie, a 17 year old student in Douglas County. We asked her for some insight into what it's like observing politics in schools. She shares some of her views as well as her goals and ambitions after graduation.

]]>a0c3a468-5bdd-40a7-b72a-4c79d356097cFri, 26 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -070055:51falsefull2020How to address what happened to Charlie KirkHow to address what happened to Charlie KirkWe're talking about political violence and how it harms us all. We talk about what's happened over the last week, what we've done to come together as a community, and where we hope to go in the future.

]]>We're talking about political violence and how it harms us all. We talk about what's happened over the last week, what we've done to come together as a community, and where we hope to go in the future.

]]>d6ef58d9-2cde-4800-8799-bc04bb07ce69Fri, 19 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -070057:05falsefull1919More updates surrounding taxes and gun laws! September 9th, 2025More updates surrounding taxes and gun laws! September 9th, 2025We're joined live in studio with Alek Skarlatos to talk about how the new taxes could impact Southern Oregon, as well as talk about updates to gun bills!

]]>We're joined live in studio with Alek Skarlatos to talk about how the new taxes could impact Southern Oregon, as well as talk about updates to gun bills!

]]>f3ed8f3b-bf42-42e0-9d46-6c3f582127dcTue, 09 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -070001:06:52falsefull1818Ed Diehl joins us live! Talking Oregon Transportation Budget. On The Virg! September 2nd, 2025.Ed Diehl joins us live! Talking Oregon Transportation Budget. On The Virg! September 2nd, 2025.The disasterous trasportation package has passed the house. How did it happen and what can we do?

We talk with Ed Diehl to get his take on some of the choices that have been made by both Democrats and Republicans and what the fallout could be.

]]>The disasterous trasportation package has passed the house. How did it happen and what can we do?

We talk with Ed Diehl to get his take on some of the choices that have been made by both Democrats and Republicans and what the fallout could be.

]]>2c56978c-e63c-4ff2-84ff-a1c005fa9b0fFri, 05 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -070001:11:51falsefull1717Rick Dancer talks Oregon politics with us live! On the Virg! August 26thRick Dancer talks Oregon politics with us live! On the Virg! August 26thRick Dancer joins us virtually to talk about the upcomming transportation special session and what the fallout will be from this huge tax hike.


]]>Rick Dancer joins us virtually to talk about the upcomming transportation special session and what the fallout will be from this huge tax hike.


]]>7e67706a-24df-4355-b597-af2aab2608c7Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -070001:01:54falsefull1616Live Republican Town Hall with Representative Christine Drazan and more! August 19th, 2025.Live Republican Town Hall with Representative Christine Drazan and more! August 19th, 2025.We're joined live for a Republican virtual town hall by Christine Drazan, Shelley Boshart, Lucetta Elmer, Nick Stark, and Trent Drake!

We primarily talk about the transportation package and the issues surrounding it, as well as what else is happening in the world of Oregon politics during these last few crazy months.

]]>We're joined live for a Republican virtual town hall by Christine Drazan, Shelley Boshart, Lucetta Elmer, Nick Stark, and Trent Drake!

We primarily talk about the transportation package and the issues surrounding it, as well as what else is happening in the world of Oregon politics during these last few crazy months.

]]>0907e4fa-1984-491e-86d1-68fd3004e7e6Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -070001:30:34falsefull1515Talking politics with Senator David Brock Smith! On the Virg Live! August 12th.Talking politics with Senator David Brock Smith! On the Virg Live! August 12th.Senator David Brock Smith joins us live in studio for a lively talk about all the things happening in Oregon politics and in preparation for the special session that Tina Kotek has called for.

]]>Senator David Brock Smith joins us live in studio for a lively talk about all the things happening in Oregon politics and in preparation for the special session that Tina Kotek has called for.

]]>3640707e-e1b6-4ca8-bf5a-2aa660f72750Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -070001:02:01falsefull1414On the Virg Live! New format, live questions! August 5th.On the Virg Live! New format, live questions! August 5th.Today we're taking questions live on air while streaming to our Facebook page, get in on the conversation while it's happening!

]]>Today we're taking questions live on air while streaming to our Facebook page, get in on the conversation while it's happening!

]]>985b69ce-bc07-4f11-b8e7-3734361b379aTue, 05 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -070001:06:35falsefull1313Learning About Timber Dollars! With Matt Hill from DTO. On the Virg! July 18th.Learning About Timber Dollars! With Matt Hill from DTO. On the Virg! July 18th.Today we're learning about how counties are funded by timber dollars and what recent changes may put that at risk.

]]>Today we're learning about how counties are funded by timber dollars and what recent changes may put that at risk.

]]>a9132c08-f38e-4283-8d93-fabc42164932Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -070051:04falsefull1212Talking forest management common sense! With Monique DeSpain. On the Virg! July 11th.Talking forest management common sense! With Monique DeSpain. On the Virg! July 11th.Today we're talking with Monique DeSpain about Common Sense for Oregon and their initiatives they're working on, as well as talking about the end of the Oregon Legislative Session.

]]>Today we're talking with Monique DeSpain about Common Sense for Oregon and their initiatives they're working on, as well as talking about the end of the Oregon Legislative Session.

]]>38bc6a39-9b5b-4b82-a916-f3bb1d974b8fWed, 16 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -070001:02:52falsefull1111Roseburg Small Business Owners Talk About Oregon's Mess. June 20th, On the Virg!Roseburg Small Business Owners Talk About Oregon's Mess. June 20th, On the Virg!Today we're joined by Josh Frasier, the owner of Frasier's Barbershop

in Downtown Roseburg. Talking about all the things happening in Oregon and the rest of the world as well.

]]>Today we're joined by Josh Frasier, the owner of Frasier's Barbershop

in Downtown Roseburg. Talking about all the things happening in Oregon and the rest of the world as well.

]]>9cc15e2e-46b6-4a0a-875e-dac9c302c1d2Sat, 21 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -070055:25falsefull1010Very Bad Gun Laws, June 13th, On the Virg!Very Bad Gun Laws, June 13th, On the Virg!Today we talk about some of the gun bills on the floor currently with one of the strongest 2nd ammendment advocates in the state, Derek LeBlanc.

HB 3075 – Updates Oregon’s gun permit law (Measure 114). Increases fees, expands issuing agencies, tightens training rules.


HB 3076 – Orders the DOJ to study a state-run firearms dealer licensing program.


SB 243 – Bans bump stocks, adds 72-hour firearm waiting period, and lets cities ban guns in public buildings.

]]>Today we talk about some of the gun bills on the floor currently with one of the strongest 2nd ammendment advocates in the state, Derek LeBlanc.

HB 3075 – Updates Oregon’s gun permit law (Measure 114). Increases fees, expands issuing agencies, tightens training rules.


HB 3076 – Orders the DOJ to study a state-run firearms dealer licensing program.


SB 243 – Bans bump stocks, adds 72-hour firearm waiting period, and lets cities ban guns in public buildings.

]]>7197f63a-696e-4084-a3be-29036a6cd0b0Fri, 13 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -070056:14falsefull99Danielle Bethell, potential governer? On the Virg! June 6th, 2025Danielle Bethell, potential governer? On the Virg! June 6th, 2025Today we're joined by Danielle Bethell who hopes to become the republican nominee for the next oregon gubernatorial race. We talk about many issues facing Oregonians today and what the next governor could potentially do to address those issues.

]]>Today we're joined by Danielle Bethell who hopes to become the republican nominee for the next oregon gubernatorial race. We talk about many issues facing Oregonians today and what the next governor could potentially do to address those issues.

]]>af31f123-38d6-4846-83a4-cacaf5a14ecbFri, 06 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -070058:32falsefull88Dwayne Yunker in the studio! May 30th, On the Virg!Dwayne Yunker in the studio! May 30th, On the Virg!Today we're joined by Dwayne Yunker to talk about the current session at the state and some of the concerns surrounding fire mapping and funding. Gina Beam Joins us again to talk about upcoming events as well!

]]>Today we're joined by Dwayne Yunker to talk about the current session at the state and some of the concerns surrounding fire mapping and funding. Gina Beam Joins us again to talk about upcoming events as well!

]]>88dd6ce1-70a8-443f-abf5-78e75ee90739Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -070054:23falsefull77Talking Freedom and Guns! On the Virg - Ep 6, May 16th, 2025Talking Freedom and Guns! On the Virg - Ep 6, May 16th, 2025Today we have two guests, Nick Stark from the Oregon Freedom Coalition, and Alek Skarlatos, representative for House District 2. They're here to talk about their work to help preserve freedom in Oregon.

Learn more at www.oregonfreedom.com

]]>Today we have two guests, Nick Stark from the Oregon Freedom Coalition, and Alek Skarlatos, representative for House District 2. They're here to talk about their work to help preserve freedom in Oregon.

Learn more at www.oregonfreedom.com

]]>21d3b7fb-7452-4888-bd80-957870e90573Sat, 17 May 2025 09:00:00 -070056:20falsefull66Transit District Elections, May 13th, On the Virg!Transit District Elections, May 13th, On the Virg!Today we are joined by a couple of special guests who are incumbents running in the Umpqua Transit District. Please welcome Gregg Kennerly and Cathye Dewhirst Curreri!

]]>Today we are joined by a couple of special guests who are incumbents running in the Umpqua Transit District. Please welcome Gregg Kennerly and Cathye Dewhirst Curreri!

]]>8f5d17b6-f005-4cb9-a0ee-037e6410a1a2Wed, 14 May 2025 09:00:00 -070049:47falsefull55On the Virg - Ep 4, May 7th, 2025On the Virg - Ep 4, May 7th, 2025Today we interview several of the candidates running for the Umpqua Transporation District Director Positions. Learn about what their goals for public transport in the Umpqua Valley. We also talk a bit about the concerning new tax bills being proposed at the state legislature.

]]>Today we interview several of the candidates running for the Umpqua Transporation District Director Positions. Learn about what their goals for public transport in the Umpqua Valley. We also talk a bit about the concerning new tax bills being proposed at the state legislature.

]]>a3c4ac84-e0c2-499d-83dd-07c467b6e241Wed, 07 May 2025 09:00:00 -070056:48falsefull44On the Virg - Ep 3, May 2nd, 2025On the Virg - Ep 3, May 2nd, 2025Welcome to episode 3 of on the Virg. Today we're talking with some great members of the community who are playing a big part in supporting the unhoused and are building solutions along the way!

]]>Welcome to episode 3 of on the Virg. Today we're talking with some great members of the community who are playing a big part in supporting the unhoused and are building solutions along the way!

]]>2cd8f406-a3c8-4638-96a0-72fafcc6b393Mon, 05 May 2025 09:00:00 -070041:20falsefull33On the Virg - Ep 2, April 18th, 2025On the Virg - Ep 2, April 18th, 2025Today we talk with Michaela Hammerson about the initiative to end vote by mail, as well as how new and upcoming bills could impact transportation in rural communities.

]]>Today we talk with Michaela Hammerson about the initiative to end vote by mail, as well as how new and upcoming bills could impact transportation in rural communities.

]]>4da5016d-f59a-41c4-bc76-71ce3d9dcdc4Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -070052:09falsefull22On the Virg - Ep 1, April 11th, 2025On the Virg - Ep 1, April 11th, 2025In this episode, we're joined by Trent Drake, Chairman of the Douglas County Republican Central Committee. We talk about the increasing number of natural disasters happening in Oregon, the bills that you should keep an eye out for, and we take on some questions submitted by some locals.

]]>In this episode, we're joined by Trent Drake, Chairman of the Douglas County Republican Central Committee. We talk about the increasing number of natural disasters happening in Oregon, the bills that you should keep an eye out for, and we take on some questions submitted by some locals.

]]>854a4e64-60c3-4bf5-9396-b8519b21d6dcFri, 18 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -070055:15falsefull11