Episode Details

In honor of National Donut Day, we're looking into Portland's reputation as a doughnut town and sharing our favorite — and least favorite — Portland doughnut experiences. Plus, a local spiritual master is on leave after allegations of sexual misconduct, and more reasons to get excited about our new WNBA team, the Portland Fire. Executive producer John Notarianni is joined by Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel and Portland Monthly senior editor Rebecca Jacobson.   

Discussed in today's episode:

• National Donut Day 2026 Is Friday in Portland [Bridgetown Bites] 
• The Great Portland Doughnut Throwdown [City Cast Portland]
• A Buddhist Leader in Portland Is on Leave After Allegations of Sexual Misconduct [Willamette Week]
• How I Fell for the Portland Fire [Portland Monthly]

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Learn more about the sponsors of this June 5th episode:

• Veganizer
• TaskRabbit
• Oregon Department of Transportation
• Sake One