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City Cast Portland has produced 935 episodes. 484 of those episodes have been sponsored by 110 companies. We last recorded an episode on Aug 25, 2026.
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Are Home Kitchens the New Food Carts? Plus, Portland Fire’s New Mascot and the Rise of Portland’s Tabletop Gaming
Aug 25, 2026We're talking about Portland metro’s growing home-based food scene, from donuts to birria to supper clubs — as well as the rise of Portland’s tabletop gaming scene. Joining host Claudia Meza are food and drink reporters Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Alex Frane. Discussed in today's episode: Portland’s Coolest Game Shop Hides in Black Water’s Record Store [Willamette Week] Carmack’s Maíz con Raíz Cooking with Rel Dark Future Guardian Games Everyone is John ...
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Mayor Wilson Snubs Progressive Council, Elephants Deli Won't Return to Goose Hollow, and Portland Bridges for Cats
Aug 24, 2026We're talking about two Portlanders going all out for their cats, Mayor Keith Wilson picking favorites in the upcoming City Council election, and the plans for the fire-damaged Elephant's Delicatessen in Northwest. Joining host Claudia Meza are Oregonian City Hall reporter Shane Dixon Kavanaugh and Bryan M. Vance, founder of Stumptown Savings (your friendly neighborhood grocery economy newsletter). Become a member of City Cast Portland! Join today, and we'll send you some exclusive City...
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‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Portland Made Its River Cool
Aug 23, 2026Have you ever swam in the Willamette? Kayaked? Tiki toured? There are tons of opportunities to get in the river, yet lots of locals still avoid the water because of its (outdated) reputation of being polluted. The river is now safe and swimmable thanks to decades of work from advocates, journalists, and politicians to restore the ecosystem and cleanliness, and City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza joins Your City Could Be Better to talk about all the ways the Willamette can now be your urban...
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Why a Portland Cop is Suing a 76-Year-Old Woman. Plus, the Portlanders Using the Most Water and Another Wild City Audit
Aug 21, 2026We’re talking about the police officer suing an elderly woman for falling off her steps, the Portlanders being accused of using the most water, and a new city audit showing how bad the city is at hiring contract workers. Joining host Claudia Meza are Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel and our very own senior producer Giulia Fiaoni. Become a member of City Cast Portland! Join today, and we'll send you some exclusive City Cast Portland swag, while supplies last. Get all the details...
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Wildfire-Safe Camping Spots, Portland's Shrinking Population, and Mailbag
Aug 20, 2026We're talking about why our city is getting older, not figuratively but quite literally. We also have updates on the Grasshopper Wildfire and tips on how to be fire safe when recreating outdoors. Plus we’re diving into our mailbag and hearing from you, our listeners. Joining host Claudia Meza are Willamette Week reporter and author Brianna Wheeler as well as outdoor educator and founder of Wild Solitude Guiding, Norther Emily. Become a member of City Cast Portland! Join today, and we'll...
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Why Portland's Chain Restaurants Are Cooler Than Most Cities
Aug 19, 2026Today on City Cast Portland we're rating local chains: which are our favorites, our guilty pleasures, and even the specific Portland locations of some sinful national chains our team enjoys. Joining host Claudia Meza are producers John Notarianni and Giulia Fiaoni. This episode originally aired on March 10, 2026. Become a member of City Cast Portland! Join today, and we'll send you some exclusive City Cast Portland swag, while supplies last. Get all the details and sign up here. Who...
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The State HR Director Who 'Rolled the Dice,' Saving the Sea Star, and 6 Ways to Finish Summer Strong
Aug 18, 2026Today we're talking about what happened when the state's human resources director violated their own policies, and how a Northwest tribe and local researchers are working to bring a sea star species back from the brink of extinction. Plus, we're picking the top local events you need to check out before the end of summer. Joining executive producer John Notarianni are our very own senior producer Rachel Monahn and our audience development manager, Grace Cohen-Chen. Become a member of City...
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Why More Celebrity Chefs are Coming to Portland, What to Expect at Rose City Comic Con, and Big AI Has a New Local Champion
Aug 17, 2026Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking about why there's a wave of celebrity chefs hitting Portland’s shores. We’re also getting a sneak peek into Rose City Comic Con and Geek Week from a real-life nerd. Plus, a former Oregon congresswoman is now lobbying for data centers. Joining host Claudia Meza are food and drink reporters Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Alex Frane. Become a member of City Cast Portland! Join today, and we'll send you some exclusive City Cast Portland swag, while...
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‘Your City Could Be Better’: A Madison Landfill That’s A Smart Business Move — Presented By City Cast Portland
Aug 16, 2026What will Portland do when it runs out of space for trash? Madison, WI, has a plan, and it’s one that other cities could follow. What could’ve just been another county landfill, slated to open in 2027, will instead be a “sustainability campus”, where local businesses will unite to more intentionally sort incoming waste, increase recycling intake, and generally aim to slow the flow of trash. And Dane County has historically handled waste disposal in a savvy way, making big bucks off of trash...
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City Council OKs Moda Renovation, What Now? Plus, Oaks Bottom’s Wildfire Risk and the World’s Last Sam Goody
Aug 14, 2026We're talking about City Council approving the Moda Center term sheet and what that means heading into negotiations — as well as the wildfire risk within Portland City limits. Plus, Oregon is now the home of the last outpost in the world for two American chain stores. Joining host Claudia Meza are Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel and wildfire risk expert and principal of McCullough Research, Robert McCullough. Become a member of City Cast Portland! Join today, and we'll send...
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