City Cast Portland

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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. Our home is teeming with creativity and controversy, natural beauty and impossibly good food and drink. 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.
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Episodes
  • Can Oregon Fix Our Schools' Budget Crunch?

    Can Oregon Fix Our Schools' Budget Crunch?
    Jan 15 2025
    Last month, Governor Tina Kotek released her proposal for the upcoming two-year state budget, where she hopes to allocate $11.3 billion to Oregon public schools. That’s a significant increase from the previous budget. But will this be enough to meet the needs of students and educators across our state? Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking with Oregonian education reporter Julia Silverman about the state’s public school funding and what we might expect from the upcoming legislative session. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this January 15th episode: OMSI D'Amore Law Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • What Happens to Unhoused People’s Possessions After a Sweep?

    What Happens to Unhoused People’s Possessions After a Sweep?
    Jan 14 2025
    When local officials clear out homeless encampments, it’s their duty to safeguard the belongings they collect. However, a recent ProPublica investigation revealed that in Portland, these possessions are only returned to their owners about 4% of the time. Today, ProPublica reporter Nicole Santa Cruz joins us to unpack this investigation. She’ll delve into the impact these policies are having on Portland’s unhoused community. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this January 14 episode: OMSI D'Amore Law Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • When Did Dining in the Suburbs Get This Good?

    When Did Dining in the Suburbs Get This Good?
    Jan 13 2025
    If you're still sorting out your New Year's resolutions, here's one that’s fun: Step out of your usual neighborhood routine and explore more of our region. Why not start with a trip to the suburbs? Over the past decade, areas like Beaverton and Hillsboro have become foodie destinations. Food influencers are highlighting restaurant openings, and more Portland chefs are planning expansions past our city’s boundaries. So today on City Cast Portland, we’re listening back to a conversation with Brooke Jackson-Glidden, now editor in chief of Portland Monthly. She’s sharing her picks for the best places to eat west of the city. Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Coredam Always Spring Restaurant The Korean Mama Yvette Ciao India Sweets and Spices Yuubi Sushi Oyatsupan Bakers Jollibee Best Baguette Pho Gabo Ome Calli Frozen Treats Hapa Pizza Don’s Favorite Foods Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this January 13th episode: OMSI D'Amore Law Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins

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