Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchNepotism Accusations at PPS and a ‘Damning’ Arts Tax Audit. Plus, Mailbag
Today on City Cast Portland, we’re looking into the possible nepotism at Portland Public Schools related to a $61 million contract and what our city …
4 months ago
Can Portland Actually Stop Traffic Deaths? Plus, Portland Housing Authority in Hot Water and Cherry Blossoms
Today on City Cast Portland, we’re looking into a bold idea promising to eliminate traffic deaths in our city, the renewed scrutiny the Portland Hous…
4 months ago
Portland's New City Administrator on the ICE Facility and Our Looming Budget Crunch
Portland's first long-term city administrator, Raymond Lee, has now been on the job for two and a half months. Today, he’s answering our questions on…
4 months ago
The Best Late-Night Food Spots for Longer Spring Nights
With the recent spring-forward time change and even longer days approaching, it's time to look forward to late summer nights out on the town. Althoug…
4 months ago
‘Your City Could Be Better’: DC’s Plan To Hold Federal Agents Accountable — Presented By City Cast Portland
Portlanders are concerned about police accountability, especially with the increased presence of federal troops in many cities. DC Council in Washing…
4 months, 1 week ago
Labor Power Broker Exposed, ICE Tear Gas Limits, and the Push for a New Street Tax
Today we're talking about a local labor leader's attempts to influence city council, two new rulings limiting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcemen…
4 months, 1 week ago
Why You Should Love St. Johns: From its Rich History to its Tight-Knit Vibe
Today, as part of our neighborhood guide series, host Claudia Meza joins Tanya Lyn March to talk about their beloved neighborhood of St. Johns. March…
4 months, 1 week ago
Is Oregon a Canary in the Coal Mine for the National Economy?
Today on the midweek news roundup, we're digging into the mixed signals about Portland's economy. On one hand, unemployment isn't especially high. Bu…
4 months, 1 week ago
Our Favorite Portland Chain Restaurants (Plus a Few Guilty Pleasures)
Our city has a lot of pride in our local food scene: It feels more common to meet someone who raises backyard chickens than to hear them admit they e…
4 months, 1 week ago
Police Surveillance Files, Racist Maps, and Other Secrets Hidden in the City Archives
The Portland City Archives are home to a paper trail capturing every major and minor moment of our city’s history, from mayoral memos to hand-drawn m…
4 months, 1 week ago