Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchPortland Fire's Deputy Chief on This Year's Wildfire Season
Oregon saw the worst wildfire season on record last year, and estimates show that 2025 could be at least as bad. Fighting wildfires takes a ton of re…
1 year, 3 months ago
Portland’s Greatest Moments of Internet Infamy
Last week, we saw headlines that Portland has the largest share of people aged 35-49 of any major city in the country. Considering so many of us grew…
1 year, 4 months ago
Oregon Students Sue Over Transgender Athletes, New Housing Laws, and ICE Eyes Portland
This week, Oregon High School students sought a ban on transgender athletes via a federal lawsuit. Trump’s “border czar” threatened to crack down on …
1 year, 4 months ago
Old-School Taverns, Fiery Noodles, and a Very Sexy Bar in Southwest Portland
Today we're talking with Portland Monthly's associate editor of food and drink, Alex Frane, to give us a rundown on what we've been missing out on in…
1 year, 4 months ago
Transportation Funding Just Fell Apart: What it Means for Portland
Last month, the Oregon Legislature failed to pass House Bill 2025, the largest and most comprehensive transportation bill in nearly a decade. Today o…
1 year, 4 months ago
Why Portland Is Sinking (And Why That’s Not So Scary)
Everyone knows about the looming threats of “The Big One” and the ongoing danger of wildfires across our state. But recently, another potential local…
1 year, 4 months ago
Arguing Over Portland's Best (and Worst) Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables
Countless varieties of fruits and vegetables are hitting farmers markets and grocery stores over the next few months, but just because they're local,…
1 year, 4 months ago
Is Portland the Best Summer City in the US?
Claudia Meza and all 12 other City Cast podcast hosts (from Austin, Boise, Chicago, DC, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, Philly, Pitts…
1 year, 4 months ago
Why Oregon's World-Class Wine Industry Is Struggling
Oregon's wine industry has been juggling several challenges recently: Sales are down, tariffs are looming, and immigration crackdowns have rattled vi…
1 year, 4 months ago
Your Guide to July 2025 in Portland
Whether you’re chasing thrills on a whitewater raft or jamming to lunch-hour bluegrass, July is bursting with can’t-miss festivals and outdoor advent…
1 year, 4 months ago