Best Oregon Public Broadcasting Podcasts (2025)

A pair of Portland tattooers are hoping to fill a gap in the market with a new tattoo convention that focuses on the artists themselves. The three day event will also focus on inclusivity and education.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon Republican Podcast Explosion 5:32

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Oregon Replublican's are PodcastingBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Prosecutor in a Beaverton cold case murder contradicted DNA experts in closing argument 5:06

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Robert Atrops was convicted last month for the cold case murder of his wife. Statements made during the trial showcased the flexibility attorneys have in their closing arguments to interpret the evidence.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Trail Blazers up for sale 6:40

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The Portland Trail Blazers are officially for sale. Who could buy them and for how muchBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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What Oregonians should think about as they vote in local school board races 5:54

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An in-depth guide to help voters navigate their local school board races on the May 20 ballot.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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How proposed Medicaid cuts could impact health care in Oregon 4:35

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A bill that passed a key committee vote in Congress this week would add a work requirement for some on Medicaid and would jeopardize billions in Medicaid funding for Oregon.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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After 28 years, Next Adventure is closing its doors. 5:41

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Next Adventure will be shutting its doors this fall, closing four retail locations and its online business.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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The Portland Trail Blazers are for sale 4:53

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The estate of the late Paul Allen has begun the formal process to sell the franchise and direct all proceeds to philanthropic causes. We speak with Mike Richman, host of the "Locked on Blazers" podcast about the team's future.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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How the Pacific Northwest’s dream of green energy fell apart 5:24

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Oregon and Washington passed aggressive goals to decarbonize their power supply — but left it to the Bonneville Power Administration to build the transmission lines needed for wind and solar. The agency hasn’t delivered.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Beloved tree nearing the end of its life 4:40

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Beloved tree nearing the end of its lifeBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Chinook tribe continues to fight for federal recognition 4:37

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Chinook tribe continues to fight for federal recognitionBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Rural transit funding caught in lawmakers' tug of war 5:12

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Rural tansit funding caught in lawmakers' tug of warBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Transit funding caught in lawmakers' tug of war 5:13

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Transit funding caught in lawmakers' tug of warBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Once rare, ethnic grocery stores are opening in Central Oregon 4:14

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Once rare, ethnic grocery stores are opening in Central OregonBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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The Oregon nonprofit that has helped cultivate new Spanish-speaking farmers for two decades. 3:48

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The Oregon nonprofit that has helped cultivate new Spanish-speaking farmers for two decades.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Astoria-raised author Jaysea Lynn on her new fantasy book created from a TikTok series 5:13

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Author Jaysea Lynn share details about her new novel about a Pacific Northwest woman who finds family and romance in the afterlife.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland business owner can’t get his products into the country because of tariffs 5:17

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President Trump’s tariff policy is hitting two medium-sized businesses in Oregon hard. Showers Pass makes rain gear, mainly for cyclists. Its products are manufactured in China, Taiwan and Vietnam. Vvolt makes electric bikes, manufactured in mainland China.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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As ‘placeholder’ bills surge in Salem, what you see isn’t always what you get 5:20

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In the last decade, Oregon lawmakers have increasingly relied on a tool that risks cutting out public participation in lawmaking.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland drum group connects Native people to culture as medicine 4:36

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Portland drum group connects Native people to culture as medicineBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Forest service begins evicting homeless campers ahead of management project 3:35

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Forest service begins evicting homeless campers ahead of management projectBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Invasive emerald ash borer could wipe out Oregon’s ash trees. Here’s how you can help. 6:08

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The invasive emerald ash borer beetle has killed millions of ash trees across the country. Experts say the easiest way to slow the spread of this beetle is to avoid moving firewood more than 10 miles.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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DEQ’s statewide email included ‘dangerous link’ — but it didn’t warn the public 4:34

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The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality internally warned its staff about a 'dangerous link' in its statewide press release. The message came ahead of the agency's public announcement about a massive cyberattack.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Ukrainians in Portland celebrate Easter amid war and immigration worries 5:19

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Ukrainians in Portland celebrate Easter amid war and immigration worriesBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Meet the Corvallis stylist who creates affirming haircuts for her clients 4:16

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Meet the Corvallis stylist who creates affirming haircuts for her clientsBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland's Neighborhood Emergency Teams train for the big one 5:01

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Portland's Neighborhood Emergency Teams train for the big oneBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Draft report by Oregon police agency blasts Deschutes County sheriff for lying 5:47

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Oregon's agency that certifies police officers found Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp’s "dishonesty under oath discredits the law enforcement profession."By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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At Work With: Portland Airport Wildlife Team 6:21

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We go to work with Nick Atwell, one of the wildlife technicians who work at the Portland International Airport. Their job? Prevent bird strike.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Remembering Portland activist Dan Handelman 4:49

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Remembering Portland activist Dan HandelmanBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon veterans worry about VA cuts under Trump 4:42

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Oregon veterans worry about VA cuts under TrumpBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Trump’s tariffs drive up homebuilding costs amid Oregon’s housing crisis 4:17

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Oregon leaders agree the state needs tens of thousands more housing units every year. Tariffs are the latest hurdle to meeting that goal.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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An Oregon heat pump program helps renters stay cool 4:26

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An Oregon heat pump program helps renters stay coolBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Starting over after incarceration 4:15

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Starting over after incarcerationBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Ancient footprints unearthed at John Day Fossil Beds reveal prehistoric animal behaviors 5:12

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A groundbreaking discovery at the John Day Fossil Beds has found fossilized footprints of birds, lizards and mammals. These rare trace fossils give us a 50 million year-old snapshot of how these prehistoric animals walked the earth in Central and Eastern Oregon.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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How new Multnomah County data explains the region’s homelessness crisis 3:52

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A new trove of data on Multnomah County’s homeless population dropped this week, offering the public an updated and more accurate understanding of the region’s homelessness crisis.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Deschutes County sheriff gave false testimony in criminal cases, DA finds 5:09

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Prosecutors won’t call the sheriff to the stand anymore, and the district attorney says charges could be dismissed in past cases.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland high schoolers raise money, awareness for youth aging out of foster care system 4:18

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Portland high schoolers raise money, awareness for youth aging out of foster care systemBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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From phonographs to Wurlitzers, this Portland collector spins a life around vintage sound 5:01

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As music fans around the country celebrate Record Store Day, which started in 2008, Albert Menashe shares a look at his records and record players going back over 100 years.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Harney County flood update 5:35

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OPB's rural communities reporter Antonio Sierra gives us an update from Burns about flooding in Harney County, and Governor Tina Kotek's visit there.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Two Portland Panorama Films Use the Lloyd as a backdrop 9:05

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Interview with two filmmakers who use Lloyd Center at the setting for their films.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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As Oregon’s legislative session hits the midway point, plenty of big issues remain 4:46

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Salem lawmakers have yet to tackle the biggest items — such as passing a budget and debating a major transportation package.By Oregon Public Broadcasting