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City Cast Portland has produced 970 episodes. 484 of those episodes have been sponsored by 110 companies. We last recorded an episode on Oct 6, 2026.
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Eugene Police Wants $2.5M for Public Records, Our Waterfront Is Getting a Makeover, and I-5 South Closure Updates
Oct 6, 2026We're talking about why the Eugene Police Department is charging millions for public records, plus ideas from Europe on how to get more out of our waterfront. We’re also looking at updates on the latest waterfront park currently in the planning stages and checking in on the Rose Quarter I-5 construction. Joining host Claudia Meza are KBOO news director Althea Billings and civic strategist and founder of the Human Access Project, Willie Levenson. Discussed in today's episode: A Midpoint...
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Racist Tweets Tank a Blazers Hire, the Arts Tax Gets Challenged in Court, and Oregon's Governor's Race Has Democrats Sweating
Oct 5, 2026We're talking about the hiring and firing of a new Blazers broadcaster over some pretty heinous old tweets, and why the Portland Metro Chamber is suing the city. Plus, we're digging into some state level races, including the competitive governor's race. Joining host Claudia Meza are Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel and Jake Weigler, local political strategist and partner at the consulting firm Praxis. It's our fall membership drive, and we're hoping 200 of you will join as City...
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‘Your City Could Be Better’: This Basketball Court Is Saving Residents From Floods — Presented By City Cast Portland
Oct 4, 2026When Portland looks for inspiration for the future, does it look to the Netherlands? That’s what designers and officials in New York City did in order to integrate flood mitigation into public housing. Inspired by places like Rotterdam, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) collaborated with other groups to give Queens a state-of-the-art, climate-resilient amenity — in this case, a basketball court. David talks with Katy Burgio from NYCHA and Runit Chhaya of Grain Collective, one of the...
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Portland's Most Underrated Restaurateur Is Retiring, a DIY Bar Takeover, and Miami Beats Portland at Food?
Oct 2, 2026We’re talking about an upcoming event hoping to bring attention to Portland’s bar scene. We’re also looking into some recent food news coming out of a small stretch of Southeast Hawthorne that involves fires and a heart-breaking closure. Plus, Portland has been crowned No. 2 once again as America’s foodie city, by a website that sells credit cards. Who’s number 1? You really won’t believe it. Joining host Claudia Meza are local food and culture reporter Alex Frane and Alex Caffal, one of the...
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Your Guide to October 2026 in Portland
Oct 1, 2026Whether you’re stuck in a corn maze, catching a local theatrical production, or drinking your weight in pumpkin cider, October is the start of the cozy season and we have some ideas for how to help you transition from the sun to the gray. To help you have the most memorable October, the team at City Cast Portland has rounded up their picks in food, entertainment and everything in between. It's our fall membership drive, and we're hoping 200 of you will join as City Cast Portland...
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Old Town’s First Grocery Store in 50 Years, the Plan To Increase Portland’s CEO Tax, and Scout the Huggy Golden Retriever
Sep 30, 2026Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking about one nonprofit's mission to open a grocery store in Old Town, and how two city councilors are proposing an increase in our city’s existing CEO pay-gap tax. Plus, the story of Scout the hugging Golden Retriever. Joining host Claudia Meza are Bryan M. Vance (the founder of Stumptown Savings, your friendly neighborhood grocery economy newsletter), and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. It's our fall membership drive, and we're...
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Why Gov. Tina Kotek Wants To Keep Her Job
Sep 29, 2026Gov. Tina Kotek is running for reelection in a tight race against the same Republican opponent she faced back in 2022, former state Sen. Christine Drazan. She talks with host Claudia Meza about why she wants to keep her job and her agenda for her second term — including expanding universal preschool statewide, increasing affordable housing options, and fighting against Trump’s funding cuts and policies. Editor’s Note: Sen. Christine Drazan declined our invitation to appear on City Cast...
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Meet the 3 Candidates for Multnomah County Chair
Sep 28, 2026Today, we're continuing our coverage of the upcoming fall election with the three candidates running for Multnomah County chair. Joining host Claudia are current Multnomah County District 3 Commissioner Julia Brim-Edwards, current District 2 Commissioner Shannon Singleton, and former District 1 Commissioner Dr. Sharon Meieran. Discussed in today's episode: Julia Brim-Edwards Shannon Singleton Sharon Meieran Fixing Multnomah County [Sharon Meieran] Become a member of...
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‘Your City Could Be Better’: How One Oregon City is Lowering Energy Costs — Presented By City Cast Portland
Sep 27, 2026What’s a seemingly small project in Portland that’s made a big difference? About 12 miles away in the Oregon suburb of Tualatin, a drinking water pipe has just been fitted with a seamless electrical turbine, so that an existing utility can now have a dual purpose. David is joined by Nic Westendorf, Tualatin’s deputy public works director, to talk about the power of thinking local, using existing tools, and looking ahead to a sustainable future to inform what we do today. Is there something...
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Round 2: Why These 3 Portlanders Want To Represent District 3
Sep 25, 2026Today we’re finishing up our Portland City Council interviews for our fall election coverage with the second panel of candidates for District 3. Joining host Claudia Meza are current City Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane, as well as Kellie Torres, who works as an external affairs and partnerships manager for Portland Parks & Recreation, and Tom Sollitt, who has a background in communications, programming, and events. Discussed in today's episode: Tiffany Koyama Lane Tom Sollitt ...
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