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OPB Politics Now

Oregon Public Broadcasting

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"OPB Politics Now" is a weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into the hottest political topics in Oregon and the Northwest. Every Friday, OPB’s political reporters and special guests offer in-depth analysis, discussion and insight into candidates, events and issues.
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Let’s Talk About Race (LTAR), a new intergenerational, roundtable discussion of independent national journalists featuring rigorous conversations and analysis of news coverage and the role race plays in politics, government, economy, education, and health. LTAR currently airs on KBOO Community Radio in Portland, OR, and Pacific Radio NetworkLTAR brings independent journalists from all over the country from New Jersey to Texas and Pennsylvania with a home base in Portland, Oregon. The hosts b ...
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City Cast Portland captures the one-of-a-kind creative spirit of this place and tackles who we are and where we’re going — from big deals, like equity and livability, to tiny delights, like the city's most wonderful doughnut. Host Claudia Meza is so over the notion that ‘Portland is over.’ On the show, she’ll revive your civic pride and stir you to help create local change — through conversations with neighbors, newsmakers, artists and entrepreneurs about our ever-changing city. Learn more a ...
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LWVPDX Podcasts

League of Women Voters of Portland

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Nonpartisan information for voting and civic engagement from the League of Women Voters of Portland. Oregon voters, educators, and interested community members can listen to nonpartisan candidate and ballot measure forums, candidate interviews, and information about how governmental and nongovernmental organizations are addressing important community issues. The League of Women Voters has worked for 105 years to defend democracy and empower voters. Visit our website, www.lwvpdx.org, to learn ...
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CISO insiders

GRSee Consulting

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CISOs insiders is open conversations I’m having with leading CISOs in the industry. We’ll be talking about what makes them ticks, their biggest accomplishments and flagrant failures, their favorite drinks and what it is they like in vendors as well as dislike in vendors. We’ll try to tap into the mind of the person behind the role and hopefully have some fun while doing so. Join us for a light talk.
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Talk Tech to Me

Technology Association of Oregon

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Talk Tech To Me is a series of monthly conversations focused on, and featuring, the technology industry in Oregon and Southwest Washington hosted by the Technology Association of Oregon (TAO).
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This week, we’re discussing our official new city administrator, the reason the state's new gas tax is now on hold, the latest local government declaring an emergency over Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity, and much more in our news lightning round. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this midweek round-up is our very own senio…
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Now that the holidays are almost over, it's time to think about staying active all winter long. In addition to experiencing our beautiful wilderness during one of its most magical seasons, cross-county skiing is also a pretty great workout. Today we're revisiting a conversation with Portland Monthly's Rebecca Jacobson. She published a beginner’s gu…
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As 2025 comes to a close, we're reflecting on everything we’ve lived through this year. Today on City Cast Portland, producers John Notarianni, Giulia Fiaoni, and a few of our contributors join host Claudia Meza to discuss the biggest, wildest, and most surprising things that happened in our city this year.  Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition Hotl…
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This was a big year for Oregon writers. Some of the most talked-about books of 2025 came from authors living right here — including a couple of National Book Award finalists. Today, Portland Monthly senior associate editor Matthew Trueherz is here to walk us through a few standouts in fiction and nonfiction, featured on the magazine’s annual best b…
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This week in Portland, we’re looking into why five city council members are lawyering up, the controversial multibillion-dollar idea to revitalize a coastal town, and a check-in on three local labor disputes. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are KBOO news director Althea Billings and our very own senior producer, Giulia …
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As 2025 comes to a close, the OPB Politics Now team is taking a look at the top political stories of the year. It was a year. We saw the Trump administration return to power, Mayor Keith Wilson and a new government enter the scene in Portland, and Democratic state officials fumble and stumble through a legislative session. On the latest episode of …
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Today, we're talking about one unexpected activity that might stir your spirit for the outdoors this winter — snow camping. How do you even do it, and is it really worth it? Joining us is outdoor expert and Portland ambassador for Women Who Explore, Karrie Carnes. She has tips for how to pull off a safe winter camping trip this season that doesn’t …
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One in six Oregon children lives in a food-insecure home, and now as we enter the holidays and brace for new cuts to federal food assistance, many families are wondering how they’ll get through the months ahead. Today we’re joined by Rachael Lucille Jackson-Davis of the Oregon Food Bank to talk about what hunger really looks like right now, how the…
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Send us a text Fighting The Power is a radio/Podcast featuring independent journalists resisting Trump's authoritarian rule. We highlight efforts to restore democracy and confront Project 2025, which aims to reduce civil liberties. Our panelists include: · LaNita Duke: Award-winning multimedia producer for Grassroots News Northwest. · Dianne Johnso…
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This is the time of year when a quick, comforting breakfast feels especially appealing, so it's fortunate that Portland has plenty of options. Today we're revisiting a conversation about Portland's best breakfast sandwiches — from the tastiest sauce to the ultimate hangover cure. This episode first aired July 17, 2025 Some Places Discussed in Today…
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This week in Portland, Mayor Wilson's next set of ambitious goals, an influencer suing the Portland Police Department for being biased against conservatives, and the uncertain future of a historically Black high school in North Portland. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Willamette Week reporter and author Brianna Whe…
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The redrawing of political maps is perhaps one of the most intensely political acts elected officials undertake. In Central Oregon, the effort is prompting the familiar outcry of gerrymandering. On this week’s OPB Politics Now, we’re heading east of the Cascades. We’ll discuss the redrawing of the Deschutes County maps and the contaminated groundwa…
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Portland’s graphic novel and comic book arts scene is one of our most deep-seated and vibrant creative communities. Today on City Cast Portland, with the help of Katie Pryde (owner of Southeast Portland’s award-winning comic book shop, Books with Pictures) we’re putting together a must-read list of some of the best graphic novels and comic books, i…
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Today, we’re looking into how the Portland Housing Bureau director, a leading expert on affordable housing, was fired by our mayor and what the move says about the continuing power struggle in city government. Plus, we dive into our mailbag and hear from you, our listeners. Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek round-up is Portland Mercury's ho…
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Portland City Council approved a 6% increase to our water and sewer utility bills last summer, and they’re forecasting even higher rates in the next few years. Today we're talking to Portland Water Bureau Interim Director Quisha Light, about why our water bills are so expensive. She’s also sharing details on an ongoing project that aims to protect …
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East Portland's Russell neighborhood is quiet, safe, and totally under-the-radar. Today, we’re continuing our neighborhood guide series where we talk with Portlanders about the good, bad, and ugly of where they live with Russell neighborhood resident Danielle Mangone, a member of the Portland Creator Community who's on Instagram as pnwplanned. Disc…
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This week, we’re talking about Mayor Keith Wilson declaring victory on reaching a pivotal goal in his plan to end unsheltered homelessness, and his pick for the new city administrator. Plus, why is Portland’s housing authority currently sitting on nearly a thousand empty affordable apartments? Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news ro…
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On the latest livestream episode of OPB Politics Now, reporters Dirk VanderHart and Alex Zielinski talk about two of the biggest topics in Oregon politics - the state’s handling of the overall business climate and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson’s long shot effort to end unsheltered homelessness. If you have questions please share them and we will try …
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When most people think of Portland hip-hop, acclaimed rapper Aminé might be the only name that comes to mind. But Portland’s had a thriving hip-hop scene since the '80s. Our underrated scene helped shape West Coast hip-hop, with sounds and styles that don't fit into any particular box. Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking with veteran local D…
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Today, we’re looking into the latest actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that are affecting our region. Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek roundup is our very own senior producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in Today's Episode: Where Things Stand 2 Months After Trump Ordered Troops to Portland [OPB] Another Oregon City Declares …
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Portland and Seattle have always had a good-natured rivalry. As two of the Pacific Northwest's biggest cities, it's easy to compare ourselves with our neighbor to the north — we both have ample access to nature, thriving food scenes, and plenty of rain. But in honor of the recent launch of City Cast Seattle, host Jane C. Hu joins us to debate the m…
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Whether you’re trekking into the forest to cut down your own Christmas tree or seeking out the best holiday light displays in the area, December offers plenty of ways to feel festive. City Cast Portland has picked the best of the month’s food, entertainment, and community happenings to help you plan your month ahead. Plus, we have a few ways to hel…
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Send us a text Fighting The Power: Democracy is alive when voting survives-The 2025 Midterm races Fighting The Power is a radio/Podcast featuring independent journalists resisting Trump's authoritarian rule. We highlight efforts to restore democracy and confront Project 2025, which aims to reduce civil liberties. Our panelists include: · LaNita Duk…
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Join City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza alongside fellow hosts from Austin, Chicago, DC, Denver, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, Philly, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake, Seattle, and the Twin Cities for a special episode that’ll help you knock out your holiday shopping early and support small businesses around the country. From a handlebar mount (and app!) …
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Today we're trying out recipes from three new cookbooks written by some of the Portland food scene’s biggest stars: Joshua McFadden of Ava Gene's, Cathy Whims of Nostrana, and Tyler Malek of Salt and Straw. Producers Giulia Fiaoni and John Notarianni join host Clauda Meza to discuss how easy (or difficult) their recipes are to follow, if they liked…
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This time of year can be kind of stressful, with all the holiday potlucks and family dinners stacking up. Today, grocery-deal expert (and Stumptown Savings founder) Bryan M. Vance is here with tips for how to take advantage of premade meals from Portland-area grocery stores for upcoming holidays and potlucks, along with other easy dinner ideas to d…
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This week, we’re looking at the three finalists for our next city administrator, the story behind the whale that washed ashore in Yachats, Ore., and the almost good news from our state’s economists. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Oregonian business reporter Mike Rogoway and our very own senior producer, Giulia Fiao…
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As the school calendar shifts into holiday mode, many public school students are about to be out of the classroom for a long time. And as families brace for time off, educators are bracing too – for potential budget cuts. And that’s as Oregon’s education system remains one of the worst performing in the nation. On this week’s episode of OPB Politic…
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Portland's rainy season can sometimes feel endless and draining. That's why today we're talking with our resident good-time expert, Eden Dawn. She’s the co-author of “The Portland Book of Dates” and has plenty of ideas to enjoy our city, even when it's raining all day. She's sharing her list of the best places to go and the most fun things to do — …
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In this sponsored episode, City Cast Content Director Andrea Silenzi chats with a resident of the Watermark at the Pearl, a senior living community in the Pearl District designed around connection, creativity and belonging. Andrea speaks with Willow, one of the residents, as well as her furry companion, Lizzie, to talk about what life at the Waterm…
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Today we’re looking into the last legal battles over Trump's troop deployments and Zenith Energy. We also dig into a potential strike at New Seasons, the consequences for a former Alaska Airlines pilot who endangered 83 lives, and the surprise closures of a legacy craft beer brand. Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek roundup is our very own e…
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Our city's food scene is widely praised, but that wasn't the case even just 25 years ago. Today, we're talking with the editor-in-chief of Portland Monthly, Brooke Jackson-Glidden, about the 25 restaurants that shaped our food scene over the past 25 years. We're breaking down the trends, cultures, and approaches that shape the way we enjoy food in …
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The ⁠Portland Art Museum’s new Rothko Pavilion⁠ is opening this week. This means the entire museum’s collection will be under one roof for the first time since it opened in 1932. The pavilion represents the last 20 years of executive director Brian Ferriso's vision and direction: unifying the institution, focusing on community experience, and creat…
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This week, we’re looking into how a Supreme Court decision regarding Mississippi’s elections could impact Oregon and a potential ballot initiative hoping to reallocate 25% of city climate tax revenues to hiring more police officers. Plus, there’s a City Hall proposal to ban rent-setting algorithms from being used in Portland. Joining host Claudia M…
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The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is entering a new chapter in Oregon. A judge has permanently blocked the president from sending the National Guard to protect the ICE building in Portland. But the legal fight may not be over. And now, the federal government may be looking to the Oregon coast to run a new immigration facility. On the…
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Today we're talking with Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez about the state of Portland: Does he have a strategy to address the threat of federal interference? With the camping ban back in effect, does his office even have the resources to prosecute those cases? And from his legal point of view, are we really a war-torn hellhole? Bec…
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A few recent moves in national politics are affecting everyday Portlanders this week. From a federal judge permanently banning the deployment of National Guard troops in our city to reopening the government without a healthcare deal, and some movement toward finally releasing the Epstein files, a lot is happening. So today on City Cast Portland, Se…
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Tomorrow, Nov. 12, is one of the most iconic days in Oregon history. It's the 55th anniversary of exploding whale day — when officials in Florence, Ore. decided to clear a beached whale carcass by blowing it up with dynamite. And it's the 55th birthday of Portland legend, figure skater Tonya Harding. So today on City Cast Portland, we're celebratin…
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In the second of our two-part series on Multnomah County, we will take a critical look at the overlapping city-county services that regularly rank as the most confusing and frustrating to Portlanders: homelessness, housing, and behavioral health. How do the city’s and county’s approaches to these challenges differ? How is the Multnomah County Homel…
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Whether you’re stocking up on groceries, gifts for the holidays, or just looking for something to do on a Saturday morning, the Portland State University Farmers Market has so much to offer. Some stands only open up for the fall and winter, so you do not want to miss out on all the seasonal goodness. Today on City Cast Portland, we’re touring Portl…
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Today we’re looking into the massive parks levy Portland voters just passed, the fire that nearly burned down the already strained relationship between our City Council and the police bureau, and the city's long-anticipated enforcement of the camping ban. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Oregonian City Hall reporter …
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On the latest live stream edition of OPB Politics Now, reporters Dirk VanderHart, Alex Zielinski and Holly Bartholomew discuss a range of political topics. Portland is finally enforcing its ban on homeless camping. How is that playing out? Plus, a rise in Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity is shaking the Willamette Valley. We discuss what…
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