Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWNBA Name Drama, Zyn for Wildfire Prevention, and the Listener Mailbag
The potential name for Portland’s new WNBA team is already stirring up controversy, and the state has a new plan to pay for wildfire prevention as fi…
1 year, 1 month ago
The Unofficial Rules of Looking Cool on a Bike in Portland
With organized bike rides happening every day throughout the summer, one could feel a little left out if they don’t have a bicycle. But how do you ch…
1 year, 1 month ago
The Big One Is Coming— And ‘Tilt’ Shows What That Might Really Look Like
"Tilt," the debut novel by Portland writer Emma Pattee imagines the aftermath of a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake. As a journalist, Pattee has r…
1 year, 1 month ago
Here's What 13 US Cities Are Talking About This Summer | A City Cast Portland Special
City Cast hosts are on the pulse of what’s happening in our communities. So Claudia Meza and all 12 other hosts sat down with City Cast CEO David Plo…
1 year, 1 month ago
Portland’s Best Outdoor Adventures for City Kids
School is out for the summer, which means it’s time to figure out how to keep the kids entertained — ideally outside. Whether you have your own or ar…
1 year, 1 month ago
How Not To Spend a Fortune at the Farmers Market
There's nothing better than strolling past overflowing produce stands on a weekend morning, with live music drifting through the air while neighbors …
1 year, 1 month ago
Why Public Transit Is a Lifeline in Rural Oregon
As the giant bill to address our state's transit infrastructure crises faces an uncertain future in Salem, it's important to remember how rural areas…
1 year, 1 month ago
Schools Can’t Handle the Heat, a Law Protecting Local Health Care, and a New Outdoor Store
This week in Portland, schools are struggling to manage extreme summer heat, a bill aimed at protecting local ownership of doctors' offices and clini…
1 year, 1 month ago
Queer Raves, Funk Gods, and Ambient Soundscapes You Can't Miss This Summer
Summer is hands down the best time for live music in Portland. Today on City Cast Portland, host Claudia Meza is talking with Portland Mercury music …
1 year, 1 month ago
Millions in Unspent Wildfire Recovery, North Portland's New Arcade Bar, and PPS Upgrades
Today's lightning round of news includes Portland Public Schools' plan for incoming K-12 campus seismic upgrades, a new $900,000 fence to prevent hom…
1 year, 1 month ago