Best Individual And Collective Universes Podcasts (2025)

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Wake Up Inspired – Morning Motivation Guided Meditation 10:20

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Mindfulness Meditation Begin Your 14-Day Mindfulness Transformation — Unlock your deepest potential with our premium Focus Packs, immersive ASMR Collections, life-changing Guided Meditations, and restorative Sleep Stories at solunamind.com. Experience pure, uninterrupted mindfulness meditation with no advertisements in premium content. All ads are …

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Mental health conditions, substance use disorder increasingly cited as causes of maternal mortality 13:13

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Mental health conditions, including substance use disorder, caused more pregnancy-related deaths in Oregon between 2018 and 2021 than any other factor. That’s according to the state’s Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee, which assesses deaths that occur during pregnancy, childbirth and the first year postpartum. As reported in Investi…

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Members of the Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice aiding individuals in Portland and other cities around Oregon 18:52

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The Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice began more than 20 years ago as an extension of the Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition. Its shorthand is IMIrJ (pronounced “emerge”) with the r standing for refugee. IMIrJ has become an independent nonprofit, drawing “faith communities and people of conscience” into the effort to protect the civil righ…

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Retired Eugene air traffic controller shares insight on staffing crisis, morale as government reopens 20:46

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The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended last Wednesday, but many federal workers, including air traffic controllers, are still waiting to receive full backpay. The government shutdown left roughly 13,000 air traffic controllers without pay for 43 days, leading many to take on second jobs. Many say the shortages during the government s…

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The Practice of Gratitude | Experience of the Soul Podcast | Ep. 387 27:09

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Send us a text Gratitude isn’t denial—it’s the spiritual practice that lifts us above the noise so we can act from peace, love, and clarity. In a world full of conflict, anger, and noise, how do we practice gratitude without pretending everything is fine? In this week’s episode, RCA invites you into a deeper, more honest relationship with thankfuln…

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Portland artist wins World Fantasy Award for her woodcut prints 16:52

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Earlier this month, Liv Rainey-Smith became the first Oregonian to win a World Fantasy Award for “Best Artist.” Rainey-Smith now joins a pantheon of World Fantasy Award-winning writers and visual artists that includes Stephen King, Edward Gorey and fellow Oregonian Ursula K. LeGuin. Oregon ArtsWatch recently profiled Rainey-Smith, whose achievement…

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Ashland recycling center first in series of new facilities part of Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act 13:51

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Oregon lawmakers passed the Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act in 2021, but the changes just went into effect on July 1, 2025. It’s a sweeping, multi-pronged approach to reduce waste, and many of the changes the law drives are the responsibility of producers and manufacturers. New recycling centers are one element of the Act, the fir…

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Private donation helps Southwest Washington Head Start provider resume programs, bring back furloughed staff 22:06

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Vancouver-based Educational Opportunities for Children and Families serves more than 400 participants enrolled in Head Start. The free federal program provides child care, early learning, nutrition and health screenings for low-income children and their families. Nearly 300 children in Southwest Washington either lost access to their Head Start pro…

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The All-in-One Morning Reset – 6 Powerful Phases in One Session 10:09

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Mindfulness Meditation Begin Your 14-Day Mindfulness Transformation — Unlock your deepest potential with our premium Focus Packs, immersive ASMR Collections, life-changing Guided Meditations, and restorative Sleep Stories at solunamind.com. Experience pure, uninterrupted mindfulness meditation with no advertisements in premium content. All ads are …

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It Can Be This Easy | Sacred Breath: Affirmations for the Soul | Ep. 7 3:31

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Send us a text A gentle affirmation to remember that divine flow can be simple, joyful, and ease-filled. Take a breath, affirm “It can be this easy,” and rest in the truth that the universe supports you. In today’s Sacred Breath affirmation, we breathe into the knowing that the universe loves us, supports us, and guides us into greater flow. When l…

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REBROADCAST: Jackson County works toward wildfire resilience 53:27

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In 2020, the Almeda Fire ripped through Jackson County. The catastrophic blaze destroyed more than 2,600 homes between Ashland, Talent, Phoenix and Medford, according to Jefferson Public Radio. The “Think Out Loud” team traveled to Southern Oregon during the spring of 2025 and talked to residents about how they’re thinking about fire in their commu…

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Nonsense, absurdity and irony in the novels of Percival Everett 52:07

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Percival Everett has made a career out of exploring the nature of absurdity. You may have become aware of Everett in the last few years when his novel “Erasure” was adapted into the movie “American Fiction” in 2023, or when his book “James” won the Pulitzer prize last year. But Everett has written 24 novels since 1983 along with several books of po…

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Equipping the Saints 6: Growth | Sunday at Unity of Daytona Beach: The Podcast | Ep. 11 38:53

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Send us a text featuring John Two-Hawks This week’s service centers on growth—how we move from blame to responsibility, from shadow to light, and from isolation to oneness. Rev. Cynthia Alice Anderson invites us to deepen daily connection with God through prayer, practice, and community. We’re honored to welcome guest musician John Two-Hawks—a Gram…

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New poetry collection tackles aging, illness and love 51:50

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Floyd Skloot’s newest collection of poetry, "Dancing in the Cosmos, New & Selected Poems, 1973-2024," covers the span of his career, including the best of his previously published poems and a section of new poems about his experience living with Parkinson's disease. We spoke to Skloot along with his daughter, the author Rebecca Skloot, in front of …

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Awaken Your Chakras – 10-Minute Guided Activation for Positive Energy 10:31

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Mindfulness Meditation Begin Your 14-Day Mindfulness Transformation — Unlock your deepest potential with our premium Focus Packs, immersive ASMR Collections, life-changing Guided Meditations, and restorative Sleep Stories at solunamind.com. Experience pure, uninterrupted mindfulness meditation with no advertisements in premium content. All ads are …

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Solutions for reducing gun violence should be expanded, says University of Washington-led report 21:41

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A new report in the Journal of the American Medical Association lays out a range of evidence-based initiatives to reduce firearms deaths in the U.S. by 2040. The article comes out of a large interdisciplinary conference earlier this year that was chaired by researcher Fred Rivara, pediatrics professor in the University of Washington’s Medical Schoo…

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‘Recent Tragic Events’ comes full circle for Portland’s Third Rail Rep Theatre 21:10

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Twenty years ago, Third Rail Repertory Theatre launched itself onto the Portland theatre scene with a production called “Recent Tragic Events,” set just after the attacks of 9/11. That play, written by Craig Wright, put Third Rail Rep on the map, winning a number of local theatre honors. While many theatres have come and gone in that time, Third Ra…

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Portlander shares perspective on restored SNAP benefits amid new legal uncertainty over funding 9:48

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Last Friday morning, Oregonians were able to begin accessing their full monthly benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to fully fund the federal food aid program which serves more than 42 million Americans. But many of those households face new uncertainty after the Supreme …

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Sacred Service | Experience of the Soul Podcast | Ep. 386 32:01

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Send us a text Service isn’t a side quest of the spiritual life—it’s the path itself. In Sacred Service, Cynthia Alice Anderson shares why Jesus’ teaching, “the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve,” (Matthew 20:26–28) remains the clearest compass for modern souls. We explore ego vs. essence, the MLK “Drum Major Instinct,” and living …

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Connect with Kelly, November 8, 2025 55:43

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Connect with Kelly Ep16: Our Birthright to Be Healthy & Well w/Beth Kelly & Beth discuss the use of Command Language to connect with our True Self as a sovereign Being of Light to bring the presence of our Spirit back into our body and reclaim our birthright to ALWAYS feel good and thriveBy [email protected] (Author)

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What are the dangers of working for ICE? Report examines the data 13:16

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The leading cause of death for Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers is COVID-19 followed by cancer linked to the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center,according to a Mother Jones report. ICE data reviewed by the outlet showed that deaths and assaults at the agency are not outsized compared to other law enforcement, despite the Trump admini…

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Downtown Portland is getting more foot traffic, but not yet back to pre-pandemic levels 38:33

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New data from Downtown Clean & Safe shows a growing number of pedestrians visiting Portland’s downtown. Compared to last year, the total number of visitors from January to August was up by 5.6%, making it the strongest year for downtown since the pandemic. But those numbers still have not caught up to what they were pre-lockdowns -- and are still j…

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Start with Gratitude – 10-Minute Meditation to Feel Thankful Inside Out 10:14

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Mindfulness Meditation Begin Your 14-Day Mindfulness Transformation — Unlock your deepest potential with our premium Focus Packs, immersive ASMR Collections, life-changing Guided Meditations, and restorative Sleep Stories at solunamind.com. Experience pure, uninterrupted mindfulness meditation with no advertisements in premium content. All ads are …

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I Believe | Sacred Breath: Affirmations for the Soul | Ep. 6 3:32

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Send us a text Take a deep breath and affirm your faith in the goodness that surrounds you. 🌿 In this week’s affirmation, Cynthia Alice Anderson invites you to remember what it means to believe — to trust that love is present, that God is near, and that the universe is always working on your behalf. Let these words bring you back to center as you r…

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Federal funding cuts close cold case investigation in La Grande 12:21

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In 1983, the body of 21-year-old bartender Dana DuMars was found in Candy Cane Park in La Grande, Oregon. The case was never solved, though for years children grew up with scary stories about the park. An investigator for the district attorney’s office spent years looking into the case and finally narrowed in on potential suspects. But then, cuts f…

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Portland Police Dialogue Liaison Officers help deescalate ICE protests 18:26

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Protests at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in South Portland have been largely peaceful, despite President Trump’s attempts to send National Guard troops to the site. Local law enforcement has successfully managed conflicts among protesters and counter-protesters and made arrests for those who commit property or other crimes. In S…

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Oregon Solicitor General argued tariffs case before the US Supreme Court 21:59

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Yesterday, Benjamin Gutman made his first appearance on the biggest stage possible. In his role as solicitor general of Oregon, Gutman argued in front of the nine justices of the Supreme Court on behalf of a coalition of a dozen states that sued over the president’s signature tariff trade strategy. The states argued the U.S. Congress, not the presi…

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New PSU course explores history of Portland Parks 19:37

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There are more than 150 parks, and over 11,000 acres of land maintained by Portland Parks and Recreation. Parks play a role in providing a community gathering space, an area for exercise and more for communities. And recently, Portland voters cast their ballots on whether they support an increase to the Portland Parks levy. But how have parks chang…

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Northwest Museum of Cartoon Arts debuts first exhibit in new downtown Portland location 11:21

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After four years in the making, the Northwest Museum of Cartoon Arts will be opening a permanent location in downtown Portland. Its debut exhibit "The Pacific Northwest in Comics” will explore and highlight the local comic industry and the notable artists, writers and others who have shaped the scene. Mike Rosen is the board chair for the museum. H…

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Salem City Council accepts business groups’ donation to help pay for more police officers 11:55

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Last week, the Salem City Council voted 6-3 in favor of accepting a $180,000 donation from the Salem Chamber of Commerce and Salem Main Street Association to address concerns about livability and crime. The donation will be used to double the size of the Salem Police Department’s Homeless Services Team from two to four officers. The team responds t…

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Portland begins enforcing public camping ban 10:29

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Portland’s public camping ban went into effect over the weekend. Police can now issue citations for people living in vehicles or camping in parks, streets and other public spaces if “reasonable shelter” is available. The ordinance originally passed in 2024, but Mayor Keith Wilson said in February he would pause enforcement until the city could open…

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Equipping the Saints 5: We Are One | Sunday at Unity of Daytona Beach: The Podcast | Ep. 10 29:16

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Send us a text Rev. Cynthia Alice Anderson reminds us that in God, we are one — and through love and understanding, we begin to heal the illusion of separation. Drawing from Ephesians 4 and the wisdom of world spiritual leaders like Martin Luther King Jr., Gandhi, and Mother Teresa, this talk calls us back to our divine interconnection — a truth th…

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A look at voting methods across Oregon 19:21

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In 1908, Oregon voters approved a statewide ballot measure allowing proportional representation to be used in voting across the state. More than 100 years later, Portland voters used ranked choice voting for the first time, while Oregon voters overall opposed a switch to adopt ranked choice voting statewide. A new analysis from Sightline Institute …

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Even as SNAP is partially restored, Clark County Food Bank responds to increased demand 17:19

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On Monday, the Trump administration announced that it will partially restore funding for the Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program, but only at half the amount recipients of the food aid program would normally get this month. In separate rulings on Friday, two federal judges had ordered the Trump administration to tap billions of dollars in…

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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on partial SNAP funding and National Guard possible deployment 16:09

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On Monday, the Trump administration said it would partially restore funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in response to two federal judicial rulings last Friday that ordered it to use contingency funds to pay for the federal food assistance program. Oregon and Washington were part of a coalition of 25 states and the District of…

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Begin with Brightness – 10-Minute Meditation to Energize Your Morning 10:31

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Mindfulness Meditation Begin Your 14-Day Mindfulness Transformation — Unlock your deepest potential with our premium Focus Packs, immersive ASMR Collections, life-changing Guided Meditations, and restorative Sleep Stories at solunamind.com. Experience pure, uninterrupted mindfulness meditation with no advertisements in premium content. All ads are …

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Siltez opens first tribal housing project in Salem 16:53

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The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians recently opened its first affordable housing development in Salem. The city is the second-largest population center for tribal citizens outside of Siletz, according to tribal housing officials. As reported in Underscore Native News, the complex includes two- to four-bedroom homes, with half of the 39 units …

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Pink Lemonade Project provides mentors and community for breast cancer survivors in Oregon and SW Washington 18:56

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The Vancouver-based Pink Lemonade was started in 2010 by two doctors Allen and Cassie Gabriel, a plastic surgeon and an anesthesiologist. They saw a gap in non-medical, emotional support for women being treated for breast cancer in the Portland-metro area. They began offering retreats and support groups locally, eventually adding a mentorship progr…

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How protein became a diet craze 17:33

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Demand for protein powders and shakes has soared in recent years as influencers and health gurus have touted the nutrient’s benefits for weight loss and muscle gain. But the benefits could come at a cost. A recent Consumer Reports investigation found unsafe levels of lead in many popular protein supplements. More than two-thirds of the products tes…

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Live from Soul (with Daniel Nahmod) | Experience of the Soul Podcast | Ep. 385 43:08

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Send us a text A heart-opening conversation with Daniel Nahmod on living from the soul—plus two live songs, a tender prayer, and “This Week in Spiritual History.” This week, Cynthia Alice Anderson welcomes beloved spiritual artist Daniel Nahmod for a rich, real conversation about courage, creativity, and living from the soul—especially when the wor…

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2025 Oregon Book Award winner “We Were the Universe” explores motherhood, grief and more 35:01

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Kimberly King Parsons debut novel, “We Were the Universe” received the Oregon Book Award’s Ken Kesey Award for Fiction earlier this year. The novel explores grief, trauma and psychedelic experiences as readers follow young mom, Kit, through journeys both physical and emotional. Parsons joins to discuss Texas, motherhood, loss and more.…

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After historic dam removal, salmon return to Williamson and Sprague rivers in Southern Oregon 16:10

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After more than 100 years, Chinook salmon have made it to areas above Upper Klamath Lake in Southern Oregon. Earlier this month, a radio-tagged adult salmon was detected in the Williamson River and others were found in tributaries on the west side of Upper Klamath Lake and in the Sprague River. The return of salmon follows the largest river restora…

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You Matter – Deep Healing Meditation for Self-Love & Worthiness 13:01

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I Am Supported by the Whole Universe | Sacred Breath: Affirmations for the Soul | Ep. 5 3:32

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Send us a text In this week’s affirmation, Cynthia Alice Anderson guides you into a moment of stillness and remembrance — that the entire universe moves with you, providing what you need for each next step. As you align with faith and gratitude, breathe in the assurance that you are supported, guided, and never alone. Affirmation: ✨ I am supported …

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Season Two: Hush 44:50

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Eighteen-year-old Sarah Zuber was found dead in 2019 just 400 feet from her home in Rainier. The second season of OPB’s investigative podcast "Hush" focuses on her story and the ways that citizen sleuthing, declining local media, and a police department that can’t find answers led to serious rifts in rural Columbia County. We’ll listen to the first…

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In Sisters, welcoming tourists and managing local livability remains a balancing act 8:23

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LONG SYNOPSIS: The city of Sisters has built a strong tourism base, from its acclaimed rodeo and quilt shows to its outdoor experiences. But Sisters also grapples with economic development and big challenges, from wildfires to housing shortages. City officials are working on providing more affordable housing options for residents. And earlier this …

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What a county lawsuit could mean for Oregon’s sanctuary state law 19:12

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Marion County filed a lawsuit this summer asking a federal court to clarify what information it could provide to federal immigration officials. Since then, 20 of Oregon’s 36 counties have voiced their support for the lawsuit, along with nearly all county sheriffs in the state. Attorney General Dan Rayfield has asked the court to dismiss the case, a…

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Portlander’s global health development podcast centers voices of USAID workers amid agency’s dismantling 18:53

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In February, the Trump administration announced cuts to more than 90% of USAID’s foreign aid contracts and $60 billion in overall assistance around the world. In July, the agency’s remaining programs were brought under the control of the State Department. Thousands of USAID staff and contractors working in the US and around the world have been fire…

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In Oregon, food pantries prepare for delay in SNAP benefits 15:12

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Earlier this month, the Trump Administration said it will not tap emergency dollars to keep funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program flowing during the government shutdown. On Tuesday, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced that Oregon had joined a coalition of more than 20 states, including Washington, suing the Trump Admi…

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Equipping the Saints 4: Wisdom of the Soul | Sunday at Unity of Daytona Beach: The Podcast Ep. 9 27:22

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Send us a text A heartfelt message from Rev. Cynthia Alice Anderson on living from spiritual wisdom—followed by a guided “planetary acupuncture” meditation with Dr. Mary Delaney to align heart, Earth, and stars. This week at Unity of Daytona Beach, Rev. Cynthia Alice Anderson continues our series Equipping the Saints with a timely teaching on Wisdo…