Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchIs Oregon a Canary in the Coal Mine for the National Economy?
Today on the midweek news roundup, we're digging into the mixed signals about Portland's economy. On one hand, unemployment isn't especially high. Bu…
2 months, 1 week ago
Our Favorite Portland Chain Restaurants (Plus a Few Guilty Pleasures)
Our city has a lot of pride in our local food scene: It feels more common to meet someone who raises backyard chickens than to hear them admit they e…
2 months, 1 week ago
Police Surveillance Files, Racist Maps, and Other Secrets Hidden in the City Archives
The Portland City Archives are home to a paper trail capturing every major and minor moment of our city’s history, from mayoral memos to hand-drawn m…
2 months, 1 week ago
'Your City Could Be Better': What Portland Needs To Know About Utah's Controversial 'Homeless Campus' Plan
Homelessness is one of the major issues that cities like Portland are trying to solve. The state of Utah is planning to build a 16-acre homeless camp…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Will the Oregonian on Trump’s Cabinet Resign? Plus, the Gas Tax and For-Profit Docs
Today, we’re looking into the wild drama surrounding the only Oregonian in President Trump's Cabinet, the legal fights and political fallout over the…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
How Portland Public Schools Will Address Urgent Budget Gaps
Portland Public Schools was already staring down a $50 million budget deficit for the next school year. Then, last week, the district announced it wi…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
ICE Facility To Remain Open, Wildfire Damages Soar, and Data Center Tax Debate
Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the city official vowing to keep Portland's ICE facility open, PacifiCorp's liability in a class act…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
City Money For Having Roommates, Polyamorous Family Protections, Plus Mailbag!
Today on City Cast Portland, we’re looking into the city’s new pilot program hoping to make us all landlords and how Portland might become a haven fo…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Your Guide to March 2026 in Portland
Whether you’re settling in for a tasting menu at one of our city's best restaurants during Portland Dining Month or listening to a string ensemble pe…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
'Your City Could Be Better': What Portland Needs To Know About Pittsburgh's Plan To Fix Downtown
A lot of cities, including Portland, are trying to figure out how best to revitalize downtown. It's an issue that's especially top of mind for Pittsb…
2 months, 3 weeks ago