The documentary "How to Die in Oregon" premieres tonight on HBO. The film follows a woman named Cody Curtis as she suffers from liver cancer and, ultimately, makes the decision to end her life. It’s a difficult subject. Yet critics have described this documentary as “uplifting” and even “life-affirming.” Peter Richardson is the director of "How to Die in Oregon." He and Stan Curtis, the husband of the woman portrayed in the film, talk about the process of making the film and why the story needed to be told.

The title of national champions lay on the line at the BCS Championship last night. The Auburn Tigers completed their undefeated season with a 22-19 victory over the Oregon Ducks with a dramatic field goal by Wes Byrum. The Takeaway's sports contributor, Ibrahim Abdul-Matin, recaps the exciting game. 

We speak with Democratic Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) about health care reform, how his proposal to provide "counseling for patients about end-of-life care" became the much-ballyhooed "death panels" meme, the prospect of a second stimulus package and the power of bicycles. (click through for the full interview transcript.)

Watch a video from StreetFilms of Congressman Blumenauer talking about bicycle-friendly Portland.