Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAn Oregonian in the Trump Cabinet? Plus, Listener Mailbag!
Today we’re talking about President-elect Trump nominating an Oregon Republican, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, for United States secretary of Labor, and what …
1 year, 5 months ago
Are TriMet’s Safety Investments Paying Off?
A customer survey conducted earlier this year by TriMet found that about half of riders don’t feel safe using public transit in Portland. But TriMet …
1 year, 5 months ago
Why Kenton Is the Best ‘Old Portland’ Neighborhood
A trip to Kenton is like taking a time machine to the Portland of 20 years ago, according to resident (and NPR “Wild Card” podcast supervising editor…
1 year, 5 months ago
Downtown Shops Facing Eviction, Kicker Revamp, and Who Has the New City Council’s Ear?
Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the future of the state kicker tax refund, what our new City Council’s policy interests could look l…
1 year, 6 months ago
Oregon’s Strange Relationship With Cults
Oregon has a reputation in popular culture for its long and weird history with cults. Whether it was for the cheap abundant land, mystic moody vibes,…
1 year, 6 months ago
What Happens When Portland Schools Ban Phones
Portland Public Schools started enforcing strict policies for cellphone-free campuses in response to concerns over teachers struggling to hold studen…
1 year, 6 months ago
Congressman Blumenauer on Our New City Government, Trump, and Retirement
Today on City Cast Portland, Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D, Ore.) is talking to us between sessions to share his thoughts on Portland’s new form of …
1 year, 6 months ago
Tips To Help You Brave Wet Weather Hikes
Hiking during the rainy season can be a tough sell, because let’s be real: No one likes getting soaked outdoors. But once you know how to do it, goin…
1 year, 6 months ago
No-Notice City Towing, Trump’s Impact on Oregon Tech, and New City Leaders on Climate Action
Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the dwindling prospects of Oregon landing more tech jobs, our new city leaders' stance on much-neede…
1 year, 6 months ago
The Best New Restaurants in Portland Right Now
Today, we’re welcoming back Brooke Jackson-Glidden, Portland Monthly’s editor in chief (and previous editor of Eater Portland) to hear about some of …
1 year, 6 months ago