How to Transcend Partisan Differences with Senator Anthony Broadman
From An Honorable Profession by The NewDEAL
February 19, 2026 · 23 min · Episode 313
About this episode
Senator Anthony Broadman discusses the importance of problem-solving over party lines in his work for Oregon.
In this week's episode, co-host Ryan Coonerty and Oregon State Senator Anthony Broadman unpack what it takes to deliver results for his district and how Broadman has found that problem-solving matters more to his constituents than party lines. Broadman talks about how his frustration with local transportation issues first drew him into civic life, what he has learned about, and the importance of, the everyday realities of constituent service, and how those lessons guide his work in the state Senate. The conversation also covers major budget pressures facing the legislature and his priorities to invest effectively in working families and economic development. In addition, Broadman delves into central Oregon's front-row experience of climate change and why efforts around prevention, mitigation, and community preparedness can be unifying and bipartisan.Tune in to hear what grounded, local-first leadership can look like in today's political climate. IN THIS EPISODE: • [01:04] Background about State Senator Anthony Broadman and his political focus. • [02:30] The State of Oregon and how he navigates the current political landscape. • [03:36] His path into public service and what shapes…
People in this episode
Host: Ryan Coonerty
Guest: Anthony Broadman
Topics covered
- partisan differences
- civic engagement
- constituent service
- budget pressures
- climate change
- economic development
Keywords
- Oregon
- transportation issues
- public service
- HR1 Bill
- bipartisan efforts
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Oregon
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