Political Coffee 3-13-26: Questions about Blazers/Moda Center deal, ODOT's massive boondoggles, Kotax's week from hell, ROTC students beat shooter to death, 4th qrtr GDP lower, KC-135 crash kills all in Iraq, Trump and Iran end?

Lots of questions about Blazers/Moda Center renovation deal: https://www.opb.org/article/2026/03/12/moda-center-renovation-public-financing-trail-blazers/

ODOT’s massive boondoggles! https://oregoncatalyst.com/95333-odot-bridge-250m-800m.html

Kotax’s week from hell! https://oregoncatalyst.com/95329-kotek-hell-week-court-rebuke-3-staff-exit.html

ROTC students at Old Dominion beat shooter to death: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/03/update-rotc-students-old-dominion-beat-shooter-death/

4th quarter GDPO revised lower: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/13/fourth-quarter-gdp-revised-down-to-just-0point7percent-growth-january-core-inflation-was-3point1percent.html

KC-135 crashes in Iraq and all 6 crew are dead: https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/4-confirmed-dead-after-us-refueling-plane-crashes-in-iraq-5998384?ea_src=frontpage&ea_med=section-1

Trump needs to prepare the country for what comes next in Iran: https://thefederalist.com/2026/03/13/trump-needs-to-prepare-americans-for-what-comes-next-in-iran/

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.