Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCongresswoman Maxine Dexter on What Medicaid Cuts Could Mean for Oregon
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to advance President Trump's massive $3 trillion budget bill to the U.S. Senate. One of its most c…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Portland’s Favorite Parks
Just last week, Portland City Council reallocated nearly $2 million to Parks & Recreation in their preliminary budget. Today on City Cast Portland, w…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Special Election Results, the Crime Ring Targeting Local Shops, and the Heated Budget Debate
It’s been a busy week for Portland’s government, with the City Council hosting a dramatic 15-hour meeting to balance its budget the day after the May…
1 year ago
Untangling Local Government With Our Portland Quiz
With so many city, county, and state jurisdictions overlapping in Portland, keeping track of who does what in our regional governments can sometimes …
1 year ago
Empty Affordable Units, Using the Kicker for Wildfire Costs, and a Bigger Police Force?
Today's lightning round of news includes Governor Tina Kotek eyeing the kicker for wildfire costs, TriMet's new idea to curb fare evasion, an Oregon …
1 year ago
New Portland Restaurants We Can't Wait To Try
Portland's food and drink scene is constantly changing, with restaurants closing and exciting new ones opening. There's usually a burst of new spots …
1 year ago
Portland's Summer Bike Rides for Tacos, Pasta, Backstreet Boys, and More
For over 20 years, Portland’s premier summer bike festival, Pedalpalooza, has organized events for people to participate in a variety of bike-related…
1 year ago
A Shrinking State Budget Forecast, the County Cuts Tent Access, and a Lightning Round of News
The county’s updated tent distribution policy, the new grim forecast of our state budget, and a lightning round of four news headlines in under four …
1 year ago
Portland's Full of Empty Buildings. Could a Vacancy Tax Help?
Even though Portland's housing crisis has led to rising rents and limited affordable housing access, plenty of residential and commercial properties …
1 year ago
The Gigantic PPS School Bond on Your May 20 Ballot. Plus, Our Listener Mailbag
Today we're talking about Multnomah County's upcoming May 20 special election. Host Claudia Meza joins executive producer John Notarianni to discuss …
1 year ago