
Rolando Hernandez
Rolando “Rolie” Hernandez is a producer for OPB’s daily talk show, Think Out Loud.
Rolando “Rolie” Hernandez is a producer for OPB’s daily talk show, "Think Out Loud."
Before his work producing for OPB, he interned with The Texas Observer, KERA in Dallas and was a ProPublica Emerging Reporter for the 2021 class. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s in journalism and another in public relations.
While he is far away from his home in Texas, he is learning to love the Pacific Northwest and hasn’t gotten tired of the rain just yet.
Latest Stories
Visa troubles are causing some artists to cancel shows in Oregon and around the US
A growing number of international artists has been rethinking or even canceling their U.S. tours amid rising costs and visa issues. We'll hear from a reporter to learn more.
Oregon sees rise in unclaimed, indigent remains
Oregon's Indigent Disposition Program has seen huge demand in reimbursement claims. We'll hear from the state and from the Oregon Funeral Director's Association to learn about the program.

UO researcher reflects on how the COVID-19 pandemic changed our cities
It has been five years since lockdowns hit Oregon. We'll hear from a University of Oregon professor to learn how the pandemic has, and hasn't, changed our cities.
Oregon bill would create farmworker labor standards board
A bill in the Oregon Legislature would establish a board overseeing labor standards for agricultural workers. We'll hear from two people, one who supports the bill and the other who opposes.
What mass deportations could mean for Oregon public schools
Since the start of his second term, President Trump has taken sweeping actions targeting immigrants of all kinds in the U.S. From challenging birthright citizenship to lifting bans on immigration arrests in schools and churches. We'll hear from a researcher to learn how this could effect Oregon schools.

Portland Winterhawks celebrates 50th anniversary on the ice
The Portland Winterhawks are celebrating a milestone anniversary. Team president and player share more on what it means to play in the Rose City.

Oregon Ducks travel thousands of miles with conference change to Big Ten
Since leaving the Pac-12 and joining the Big Ten Conference, the Oregon Ducks have traveled thousands of more miles. We'll hear from a reporter to learn more.
Portland’s Winterhawks celebrate 50 years on the ice
The Portland Winterhawks turn 50 this year. We'll hear from the team's general manager and a player to hear about this milestone for the team and hopes for the future.
Students with Evergreen Public Schools help shape student immigration policy
Evergreen Public Schools recently passed a new resolution on protections that was helped crafted by students. We'll hear from a few students who gave their input on protections needed for undocumented students.
Huckleberries are an important cultural food, but commercial picking is causing problems for Pacific Northwest tribes
Commercial picking is creating competition for harvesting regional huckleberries, a culturally important food for tribes. We'll hear how commercial picking has affected harvesting for tribes.