CHRIS IN THE NEWS

Chris Dudley - former NBA basketball player who played 16 seasons as a center, most notably with the Portland Trail Blazers and New York Knicks. After retiring from basketball, he transitioned into politics and ran as the Republican candidate for Governor of Oregon in 2010. In this episode Cam and Chris talk about the stewardship of Oregon’s land, public safety, drugs and addiction, education, housing affordability, and Portland’s economic struggles, while emphasizing grassro

Chris Dudley returns to the Oregon governor’s race after narrowly losing in 2010 by just 20,000 votes — the closest gubernatorial race in Oregon in the last 70 years.Now, in 2026, he’s running again. In this full-length PDX Real interview, Dudley discusses leadership, Oregon’s economic direction, public safety, accountability, and what he believes needs to change in Salem. We also address questions many of you have been asking about his candidacy and his vision for the state.

Chris is joining us today to talk about his campaign and his goals for Oregon! On 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.