Political Coffee 6-12-25: Economist Dr Eric Fruits interview about his analysis of massive cost of living increase in proposed transportation bill, Portland's free rioting, compromise for unemployment benefits for govt strikers, Trump economist

Dr Eric Fruits PHD economist interview on his analysis of HB2025 that will cost you hundreds per year directly and indirectly: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/PublicTestimonyDocument/212229 

The massive cost of living tax increase transportation bill is here: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2025 

Submit testimony against HB2025 today!! Here’s how much it will cost you: https://oregoncatalyst.com/88466-reach-1000-testimonies-gas-tax.html 

Portland allows free rioting: https://oregoncatalyst.com/88468-word-spreads-portland-free-rioting.html 

Portland cops make one arrest for assault on ICE facility: https://www.koin.com/news/portland/protesters-want-ice-out-of-portland-as-demonstrations-continue-outside-federal-facility/ 

Compromise legislation for first in nation striking govt worker unemployment benefits: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/06/lawmakers-compromise-on-10-weeks-of-unemployment-for-striking-workers-not-26.html 

Top Trump economist admits he was wrong about tariffs: https://thelibertydaily.com/im-willing-admit-i-was-wrong-steve-moore/ 

Trump can deploy armed forces despite liberal lies: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/06/trumps-legal-authority-why-president-can-deploy-armed/ 

 

What is Political Coffee with Jeff Kropf?

A Long-time radio host with his own show as well as backing up as host for nationally syndicated broadcasts, Jeff is a fifth generation Oregon farmer, aviator, professional musician, former State Legislator, lobbyist, real estate developer, small business owner, firefighter, and served as an embedded broadcaster with Oregon National Guard in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Jeff is a former Oregon State Representative and fifth generation Oregon farmer from Halsey, Oregon. Kropf served as Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee for two legislative sessions and served two sessions on the Transportation and Ways and Means subcommittees.

He also is Executive Director of Oregon Capitol Watch Foundation.