Episodes

  • Will the Pragmatists or Idealists Win in North Portland?

    Will the Pragmatists or Idealists Win in North Portland?
    Oct 22 2024
    Today we continue to break down the candidates running for our 12 new City Council seats, with a look today at District 2, which encompasses all of North Portland as well as most of inner Northeast. We’re honing in on the candidates with the most individual campaign contributions. Our very own executive producer, John Notarianni is here to walk us through what the candidates are campaigning on, who’s supporting them, and how they’re trying to stand out. 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 October 22nd episode: Portland Art Museum League of Women Voters Habitat for Humanity MUBI - You can start streaming for 30 DAYS FREE at mubi.com/citycast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • The Socialist, the Chess Pro, the Bike Cop, and the Other Leading West Side Contenders

    The Socialist, the Chess Pro, the Bike Cop, and the Other Leading West Side Contenders
    Oct 21 2024
    We’re continuing to sort through the 98 candidates running for 12 open City Council seats by honing in on the candidates with the most individual contributions in each district. Today, Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel is here to talk through District 4. We’ll be looking at what the top candidates are campaigning on, who’s supporting them, and how they’re trying to stand out. 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 October 21 episode: Portland Art Museum League of Women Voters Habitat for Humanity MUBI - You can start streaming for 30 DAYS FREE at mubi.com/citycast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • A New Mayoral Frontrunner, Metro Counties Sue for Addiction Help, and More People Downtown

    A New Mayoral Frontrunner, Metro Counties Sue for Addiction Help, and More People Downtown
    Oct 18 2024
    Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about a longshot mayoral candidate jumping ahead in the polls, the possible reasons downtown Portland foot traffic is increasing, and the two Portland metro counties suing the state for more addiction services funds. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Jake Weigler, a local political strategist and partner at the consulting firm Praxis, and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in Today’s Episode: Portland Mayoral Hopeful Once Considered a Long Shot is Best Positioned to Win, Poll Finds [Oregonian🔒] Despite Continued Exodus of Office Workers, Downtown Portland Foot Traffic Is on the Upswing [KGW] 2 Portland-Area Counties are Suing Oregon Over Money to Fight Addiction [OPB] 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 sponsor of this October 18th episode: MUBI - You can start streaming for 30 DAYS FREE at mubi.com/citycast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • How the Heck Will Southeast Portland Voters Choose Among 30 Council Candidates?

    How the Heck Will Southeast Portland Voters Choose Among 30 Council Candidates?
    Oct 17 2024
    We’re continuing to sort through the 90-plus candidates running for 12 open Portland City Council seats. We’re breaking down the races by honing in on the candidates with the most individual campaign donations in each district: what they’re campaigning on, who’s supporting them, and how they’re trying to stand out. Today, executive producer John Notarianni talks with Portland Mercury news editor Courtney Vaughn about District 3, which covers the Central Eastside and much of Southeast. With a whopping 30 candidates running in the district, there’s a lot to talk about. Find the Portland Mercury’s voter guide here. 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 sponsor of this October 17th episode: MUBI - You can start streaming for 30 DAYS FREE at mubi.com/citycast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Who Can Win Over East Portland’s Disillusioned Voters?

    Who Can Win Over East Portland’s Disillusioned Voters?
    Oct 16 2024
    Today is the day that ballots are being mailed out to voters in Multnomah County, so it’s crunch time for sorting through the head-spinning 90+ candidates running for 12 open City Council seats in Portland. Over the next week on City Cast Portland, we’re covering the district races by honing in on the candidates with the most individual contributions in each district. We’ll be looking at what issues they’re campaigning on, who’s supporting them, and how they’re standing out. We’re starting with District 1, which covers parts of Northeast and most of East Portland. Here to help is Maja Viklands Harris, founder of the voter education nonprofit Rose City Reform. 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 October 16th episode: MUBI - You can start streaming for 30 DAYS FREE at mubi.com/citycast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • The Local Stories About To Be National

    The Local Stories About To Be National
    Oct 15 2024
    Back by popular demand, City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with hosts from across the country to talk about what stories they're watching in their hometowns that are likely to impact yours too. Hear from Portland's own Claudia Meza along with hosts from our daily local shows in Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, and Philly. City Cast is now in 13 cities across the country! Joining our member community is the best way to support what we do. Get all the details and sign up here. Looking to advertise on City Cast? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Find out more about the sponsor of this October 15th episode: MUBI - You can start streaming for 30 DAYS FREE at mubi.com/citycast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Is Salt & Straw Even Good? Plus, Voter Registration Oversight and Measure 116

    Is Salt & Straw Even Good? Plus, Voter Registration Oversight and Measure 116
    Oct 11 2024
    Today on City Cast Portland we’re talking about voter registration woes at the DMV, how poorly our state lawmakers are paid, and the ballot initiative that wants to change that. Plus, NYC is yet again salty about Portland. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are City Cast director of digital strategy Bryan M. Vance and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in Today’s Episode: Oregon Gov. Calls for DMV to Pause Automatic Voter Registration as Number of People Mistakenly Added to Voter Rolls Grows [OPB] Measure 116 Would Let Oregon Voters Decide Whether Independent Commission Should Decide Salaries for State Elected Officials [OPB] Super Popular Salt & Straw Has Finally Opened in NYC, But No One Needed Pastrami-On-Rye Ice Cream [New York Post] Petulant New York Writer Calls Portland ‘Nation’s Most Self-Important Culinary Scene’ Just Because He Doesn’t Like Salt & Straw [Oregonian 🔒] 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 October 11th episode: Paint Care Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST BetterHelp - Get 10% off at Betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Portland’s Best Sandwiches: Hot, Chopped, Vegan, and More

    Portland’s Best Sandwiches: Hot, Chopped, Vegan, and More
    Oct 10 2024
    Sandwiches are versatile — you can eat them anywhere at any time of day and it always feels right. There are so many places in our city that make top-notch sandwiches, but when you really want one, it’s easy for your mind to go blank. Today, we’re talking with Willamette Week and Portland Mercury food writer Andrea Damewood about where to get the best sandwiches in town. Plus we’re hearing from you, our sandwich loving listeners! Sandwiches to check out: Fernando’s Alegria Meat Cheese Bread Grand Central Bakery Picone’s Quality Deli Ben & Esther’s Taste Tickler Dimo’s Apizza Dos Hermanos Cafe Laurelhurst Market The Baker’s Mark Sammich Goose Hollow Inn Elmer’s Snappy’s Mémoire Cà Phê Bernstein’s Bagels Maplewood Coffee and Tea Two of Us Street Disco An Xuyen Bakery The House of Bánh Mì Güero Super Torta Beto’s Taqueria *Correction for today's episode, the City Archives open house is happening on Saturday from 2-5pm, not on Sunday! 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 October 10th episode: Paint Care Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins