Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchA Day at the Punk Rock Mall (aka Lloyd Center)
Every few years rumors start up that the Lloyd Center is shutting down. But sometime last year, a new buzz began growing around the space...and peopl…
3 years, 6 months ago
Why Portlanders Are Biking Less
Portland and bicycling are synonymous. We’re known for our strong biking culture and are repeatedly crowned the most bike-friendly city in the United…
3 years, 6 months ago
Should We Stop Paying the Arts Tax?
It’s that time of year again when the city sends out semi-threatening letters reminding you to pay your $35 arts tax. If you forgot, back in 2012, we…
3 years, 6 months ago
Downtown Fentanyl Markets, Roadkill Dinners, and Summer Music Festivals
Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking downtown fentanyl markets, Oregon’s roadkill laws, upcoming summer music festivals, and more! Host Claudia…
3 years, 6 months ago
Since When Did Portland’s Mexican Food Get So Good?
Not too long ago, Mexican food in Portland was all cheddar cheese, bland sauces, and sour cream. But a new explosion of chefs is bringing more accura…
3 years, 6 months ago
How 7 Portland Film Fanatics Saved the Clinton Street Theater
Clinton Street Theater in Southeast Portland has been around for over 100 years, making it one of the oldest continuously operating movie houses in t…
3 years, 6 months ago
Remembering Portland’s 92-Year-Old Iconic Drag Queen
Walter Cole, aka Darcelle XV, died last week at age 92. We’re remembering how Darcelle XV became a Portland legend – and the oldest working drag quee…
3 years, 6 months ago
How Legalization Is Changing the Psychedelic Community
Even before its recent legalization through Measure 109, Portland has had a long history of under-the-table psychedelic therapy. Gabe K-S is the foun…
3 years, 6 months ago
Ghost Kitchens Disappear, a Decrease in Portland Bicyclists, and PAM’s PR Fiasco
Today on the show we’re talking about ghost kitchens, the decrease in commuter bicycling, and the Portland Art Museum’s recent PR disaster. Host Clau…
3 years, 6 months ago
Why Portland’s Best Sushi Isn’t Fresh
The Oregonian's longtime restaurant reporter and food critic Michael Russell recently published his picks for the best sushi Portland has to offer. B…
3 years, 6 months ago