Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCity Administrator Michael Jordan’s Proposal To Fix Portland’s Colossal Budget Deficit
Portland is facing a sizable budget deficit, with $93 million in general fund cuts needed to balance next year's budget. We got our first look at wha…
1 year, 7 months ago
Why Portlanders Feel Better About the City (but Still Don't Understand Government)
Today we’re talking about how a lot of Portlanders are feeling better about our city these days. That's despite the fact that a lot of metro-area vot…
1 year, 7 months ago
Your Guide to April 2025 in Portland
From savoring slices during Portland Pizza Week to racing around in the city’s most delightfully chaotic cycling event, The Ladds 500, April offers p…
1 year, 7 months ago
Portland's Police Chief on Why Some Crimes Never Get Investigated
We've all heard stories of small crimes like robberies or vandalism that are just never investigated by the Portland Police Bureau. Why is that? How …
1 year, 7 months ago
A Proposed Portland Road Tax, a New Waterfront Park, and Feds Investigate Local Student
Mayor Wilson is considering the new tax to fund our crumbling streets. The federal government is opening an investigation into an Oregon student athl…
1 year, 7 months ago
Best Places To Eat in Portland, According to TikTok Star The Korean Mama
In celebration of The Korean Mama landing the cover of Portland Monthly’s spring issue, we’re revisiting a conversation we had back in the summer wit…
1 year, 7 months ago
Portland Staycations With Soaking Tubs, Winery Views, and Handmade Tortillas
With the price of everything skyrocketing and yet another Northwest winter behind us, many of us are craving a quick little getaway but aren't sure w…
1 year, 7 months ago
Overlook Has Portland's Best Sunset Spot, Vegan Pop Rocks, and a Secret Superfund Beach
North Portland's Overlook neighborhood might be one of the most transit-rich parts of the city, thanks to its great network of bike routes and public…
1 year, 7 months ago
Why Portland Needs a Night Mayor
Portland may not be known as a 24-hour city, but a strong bar, live music, and strip club scene are still key to its culture. About 16 U.S. cities ha…
1 year, 7 months ago
Filling the City Sidewalk Gap, Too Many PPS High Schools, and Nightmare Tree Codes
Our restrictive city tree code might be causing more harm than good. Our school district might have too many public high schools. And two of our city…
1 year, 7 months ago