Political Coffee 3-16-26: Rep Ed Diehl interview, Coffee Klatch tonight, Capitol Chronicle hit piece on Drazan/Diehl , Hotel tax increase hurts 200k tourism jobs, US can adjust to oil disruptions

Rep Ed Diehl interview: https://eddiehl.com/

Coffee Klatch tonight Nick Stark from No Tax OR and Mark Anderson about his Predict Oregon Gov poll at Bo and Vine restaurant in Salem from 6-8pm. 

Capitol Chronicle hit piece on Drazan and Diehl: https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/03/16/republican-gov-hopefuls-among-oregon-lawmakers-who-missed-more-than-one-third-of-session-votes/

Hotel tax increase hurts 200,000 OR tourism jobs: https://oregonbusinessreport.com/2026/03/hotel-tax-jeopardizes-200k-tourism-jobs/

How the middle east can adjust to middle east oil disruptions: https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/how-us-can-adjust-to-middle-east-oil-disruptions-5997628?ea_src=frontpage&ea_med=section-1

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.