City Cast Portland

We're talking about our best summer hacks for eating, lounging, adventuring, and cooling off. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are producers Giulia Fiaoni and John Notarianni.  Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 12th episode: D'Amore Law Sake One pFriem Family Brewers

City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza is sitting down for a one-on-one with Home Forward's interim executive director, Michael Buonocore, to dig into major challenges facing affordable housing providers right now. Buonocore has led both Home Forward and the Portland Housing Bureau — two agencies at the forefront of our city's affordable housing crisis. Discussed in today's episode: Interim Leader of Home Forward Pledges Greater Transparency and New Chapter After CEO Resigns [Willamette Week] Major Portland affordable housing provider could close in 6 months, leader tells city [Oregonian] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 11th episode: D'Amore Law

We're talking about the uptick in ticks in Portland, according to Multnomah County health officials, and a proposed 29% electricity rate increase for data centers. Plus, we're diving into our mailbag to hear from you, our listeners. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are Stumptown Savings founder Bryan M. Vance and our very own senior producer, Rachel Monahan. Discussed in today's episode: Tick bites on the rise at popular Oregon hiking spot [KATU2] PGE requests large rate increase for Oregon data centers [FOX12] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsor of this June 10th episode: D'Amore Law

Today, we're talking about a record-breaking payout for damage caused by a Portland pothole, the deep cuts in Multnomah County's $4 billion budget, and Travel Oregon's new executive director. Joining host Claudia Meza are Willamette Week reporter and author Brianna Wheeler and KBOO news director Althea Billings. Discussed in today's episode: Like ‘an explosion': Driver hits pothole, secures what may be heftiest roadway settlement in Portland history [Oregonian] After all-night session, Multnomah County board passes budget with deep cuts; homeless services, DA among them [Oregonian] Former Multnomah County Commissioner Dr. Sharon Meieran's website, fix-multco.com  Travel Oregon Names New Executive Director [Oregon Journalism Project]   Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 9th episode: D'Amore Law Sake One pFriem Family Brewers

We're talking about the free shuttle bus service to the Zoo and Forest Park coming this summer, and the major cuts coming to TriMet services and staffing. Plus, we're digging into the best of Albina. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are JT Flowers, a TriMet board member and Albina Vision Trust's government affairs and communications director, and local food reporter and supporter of all things public transit, Alex Frane. Discussed in today's episode: Forest & Washington Park Express Shuttle [portland.gov] Bus and MAX reductions coming this summer as TriMet is struggling for new revenue [Oregonian] JT Flowers Is Planting the Seeds of Northeast Portland's Future [Willamette Week] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 8th episode: D'Amore Law Oregon Department of Transportation

Portland recycles some of its water, but not as much as Las Vegas, where the water there stays in the city. How else could a desert city possibly have enough water for its year-round tourists, a metro area population of over 2 million, and all those pools? The process just might be grosser than you think. With innovative recycling, strict lawn rules, and infrastructure to monitor it all, Vegas has become a global leader in water reuse. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Las Vegas podcast host Jesse Merrick to learn how the city makes do with what it has and how its practices could save other cities' water supplies. Plus, are any Las Vegans actually going to the casinos? Mentioned on the show: "Reality Check - There are Big Fines If You Don't Change Your Watering Clock" (Southern Nevada Water Authority) "Federal Regulators Cut Lake Mead Water. Can Vegas Handle It?" (City Cast Las Vegas) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

In honor of National Donut Day, we're looking into Portland's reputation as a doughnut town and sharing our favorite — and least favorite — Portland doughnut experiences. Plus, a local spiritual master is on leave after allegations of sexual misconduct, and more reasons to get excited about our new WNBA team, the Portland Fire. Executive producer John Notarianni is joined by Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel and Portland Monthly senior editor Rebecca Jacobson.    Discussed in today's episode: National Donut Day 2026 Is Friday in Portland [Bridgetown Bites]  The Great Portland Doughnut Throwdown [City Cast Portland] A Buddhist Leader in Portland Is on Leave After Allegations of Sexual Misconduct [Willamette Week] How I Fell for the Portland Fire [Portland Monthly] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 5th episode: Veganizer TaskRabbit Oregon Department of Transportation Sake One

Today, we're talking about Patagonia's fight with a Bend drag queen, Portland Public Schools' new AI handbook, and our utility bills rising yet again. Executive producer John Notarianni is joined by Willamette Week reporter and author Brianna Wheeler and Oregonian education reporter, Julia Silverman.   Discussed in today's episode: Patagonia and Pattie Gonia trade offers to settle trademark dispute [Oregonian] In Portland schools, an ‘optimistic' new AI handbook proves polarizing [Oregonian] Portland utility rate hike pushes average water, sewer bill above $2K per year [Oregonian] Apply for financial assistance with your sewer, stormwater, water bill [MultCo] Utility, Phone, Internet & Furniture Assistance [MultCo] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 4th episode: Veganizer PaintCare Oregon Department of Transportation

We're taste testing our way through some of Oregon's sweetest strawberries, and learning some new fun facts along the way. Like, did you know more than ⁠15 varieties of strawberries⁠ were invented in Oregon? Or that from May through September, we actually become the #4 growing region for strawberries in the country? Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are OPB “All Things Considered” host and “Superabundant” producer ⁠Crystal Ligori⁠ and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. This conversation first aired on June 29, 2023. All comments on produce availability are not relevant to the current season. Mentioned in this Interview: ⁠Hood Strawberries⁠ ⁠Marys Peak Strawberries⁠ ⁠Puget Crimson Strawberries⁠ ⁠Albion Strawberries⁠ ⁠Superabundant: Strawberry⁠ [OPB] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up ⁠here⁠. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at ⁠portland@citycast.fm⁠, or leave us a voicemail at ⁠503-208-5448⁠. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our ⁠morning newsletter⁠ and be sure to follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at ⁠citycast.fm/advertise⁠. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 3rd episode: ⁠Veganizer⁠ ⁠PaintCare⁠ ⁠Oregon Department of Transportation⁠

We're talking about a new business at PDX airport that's offering a pretty cool perk to investors, the local impact of the Longview chemical plant explosion, and surprising new data about who's actually profiting from SNAP food assistance. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are KBOO News Director Althea Billings and our very own senior producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in today's episode: Freeland Spirits opens tasting room at PDX, offers free drink perk for investors [KGW8] ‘Something dramatically wrong': Questions but few answers after Longview mill tragedy [OPB] Confirmed death toll climbs in Longview paper mill disaster [OPB] Oregonians using SNAP benefits most frequently listed big grocery, retail companies as employer [Capital Chronicle] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. If you enjoyed today's interview with Tess Rowser, the Marketing Manager of the Water Lantern Festival, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 2nd episode: Veganizer PaintCare Oregon Department of Transportation Sake One

Whether you're enjoying a full week of eating strawberry shortcake or joining in on an LCD Soundsystem–themed group bike ride, June is officially kicking off another perfect Portland summer. And the team at City Cast Portland has picked the top food, entertainment, and community happenings to help you have your best June ever. Discussed in today's episode: Bike Summer (aka Pedalpalooza) Modular on the Spot Human Access Project events Strawberry Shortcake Week Lo's Burgers Harmonies Pizza State Parks Day Goat Maps Event calendars: Oregon State Parks, Metro, and Portland Parks Taste Testing Oregon's Sweetest Strawberries [City Cast Portland] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at ⁠⁠portland@citycast.fm⁠⁠, or leave us a voicemail at ⁠⁠503-208-5448⁠⁠. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our ⁠⁠morning newsletter⁠⁠ and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at ⁠⁠citycast.fm/advertise⁠⁠. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 1st episode: Veganizer PaintCare Oregon Department of Transportation

Where would Portland be without its libraries? Chicago is opening its 82nd public library branch in June, and loaning out books is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what these institutions offer residents. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Chicago podcast host Jacoby Cochran about how Chicago's libraries have evolved to meet community needs, from opening a food pantry inside a branch to turning student IDs into automatic library cards — and how they could be even better. Plus, are the Chicago Bears still the Chicago Bears if they move to Indiana? Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking about our city's arts tax increasing for the first time in over a decade, a discrimination complaint against a city councilor, and more on what came of the recent long and tense city budget meetings. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel and Oregonian City Hall reporter Shane Dixon Kavanaugh. Discussed in today's episode: Portland arts tax increased for the first time since 2012 [Oregonian] City Councilor Angelita Morillo's Chief of Staff Files Discrimination Complaint [Willamette Week] Portland City Council's multi-day budget fight leads to repeated stalemates, some restored cuts [Oregonian] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up ⁠here⁠. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at ⁠portland@citycast.fm⁠, or leave us a voicemail at ⁠503-208-5448⁠. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our ⁠morning newsletter⁠ and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at ⁠citycast.fm/advertise⁠. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 29th episode: ODOT PaintCare

We're talking about the new name being considered to replace Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard as well as the ballot initiative aiming to ban hunting and fishing in Oregon. We're also diving into our mailbag to hear from you, our listeners. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are Willamette Week reporter and author Brianna Wheeler and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in today's episode: 3 years after joining the Greater Idaho cause, Wallowa County votes to stop talking about it [OPB] Portland leaders will consider renaming Cesar Chavez Blvd [OPB] Oregon initiative that would criminalize hunting, fishing moves a step closer to November ballot [Oregonian] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 28th episode: ODOT PaintCare

We're talking about whether Oregon is ready for universal healthcare, what it might take to save the city's parks system, and how Portlanders are feeling about the economy — particularly their own finances. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza on the show are Oregonian technology and economy reporter Mike Rogoway and Stumptown Savings founder Bryan M. Vance. Discussed in today's episode: This Scholar Takes Oregon's Universal Health Care Dreams Seriously. Should We? [Willamette Week] Portlanders say they feel bad about everything but their own finances [Oregonian] Portland looks to private organizations to save its struggling parks system [OPB] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. If you enjoyed today's interview with Hannah Vassar, the senior manager of engineering at TaskRabbit, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 27th episode: ODOT PaintCare

We're talking about nightmare neighbors, the trend of recent deli and sandwich spots opening up in Portland, plus local food reporters Alex Frane and Brooke Jackson-Glidden are joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza in a moderated debate about their hottest food takes. Discussed in today's episode: ⁠A tiny home moved in next door and this couple says they now wear gas masks because of its toilet's odors⁠ [Oregonian] ⁠Sunday Sauce⁠ ⁠Gabby's Next Door⁠ ⁠Dimo's Italian Specialties⁠ Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠portland@citycast.fm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or leave us a voicemail at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠503-208-5448⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠morning newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and be sure to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠citycast.fm/advertise⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 26th episode: ⁠ODOT⁠ ⁠PaintCare⁠

We're talking about Portland City Council battling it out over the budget, and what's to come in November now that the primary election is over. Plus, Portland's growing pre-professional sports empire that now includes a new women's soccer team! Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are Willamette Week arts and culture reporter, Rachel Saslow and our very own senior producer Rachel Monahan. Discussed in today's episode: ⁠Reporting Live: City Council's Contentious Budget Meeting⁠ [Portland Mercury] ⁠City Council approves $8.5 billion budget to close historic shortfall⁠ [portland.gov] ⁠Results: Oregon primary election 2026⁠ [Oregonian] ⁠Oregon primary election results 2026⁠ [OPB] ⁠Unofficial Primary Election Results, 2026⁠ [Oregon Secretary of State] ⁠Cherry Bombs FC⁠ ⁠Portland Opera Will Perform at Portland Cherry Bombs Home Soccer Games⁠ [Willamette Week] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at ⁠⁠⁠portland@citycast.fm⁠⁠⁠, or leave us a voicemail at ⁠⁠⁠503-208-5448⁠⁠⁠. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠morning newsletter⁠⁠⁠ and be sure to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at ⁠⁠⁠citycast.fm/advertise⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 21st episode: ⁠⁠⁠Gard Communications⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Community Energy Project⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠OMSI⁠

City Cast Twin Cities host Sean McPherson hosts this showdown where 12 City Cast reps, including City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza, compete head-to-head and debate which city is the best for a weekend trip this summer. From hot tub boats (exactly what they sound like) to epic outdoor summer festivals, our hosts are bringing the best of what their city has to offer this season. Can Claudia beat out her competitors from Chicago, DC, Denver, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, Philly, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake, Seattle, and the Twin Cities? Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up ⁠here⁠. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at ⁠portland@citycast.fm⁠, or leave us a voicemail at ⁠503-208-5448⁠. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our ⁠morning newsletter⁠ and be sure to follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at ⁠citycast.fm/advertise⁠. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 21st episode: ⁠Gard Communications⁠ ⁠Community Energy Project⁠ ⁠OMSI

Today we're talking about what a shooting at a Pearl District bar reveals about security in the central part of our city, the ever-changing leadership at our regional housing agencies, and the accusations that Powell's Books is selling AI slop. Joining host Claudia Meza are Stumptown Savings founder Bryan M. Vance and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in today's episode: River Pig Saloon owner speaks out after violent crimes outside business: 'Frustrates me, my staff, the neighborhood, everyone' [KGW8] Troubled Portland Housing Bureau names 3rd leader in 6 months [Oregonian] No Hawaii trip this year for Portland housing authority staff, new boss says [Oregonian] Powell's is selling AI slop books (in case you didn't already know) [Reddit] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 20th episode: Gard Communications Community Energy Project OMSI

It's primary election day! We're talking about the Metro Council races, as well as a proposed city budget amendment that would stop funding Portland's largest homeless services provider. Plus, we'll dig into our mailbag to hear from you, our listeners. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are KBOO news director, Althea Billings, and our very own senior producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in today's episode: Proposed budget amendment would require search for contractor to replace Urban Alchemy [KATU2] What to know about the Metro Council races [OPB] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 19th episode: Gard Communications Community Energy Project OMSI

Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking about the primary election: the governor's race, the gas tax repeal vote, and possibly the most Multnomah County judge races we've seen on a single ballot. Plus, we have a food and drink tour of the Alberta Arts District. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are Portland political strategist Jake Wiegler and food and drink reporter Alex Frane. Discussed in today's episode: Christine Drazan holds sizable lead in GOP race for Oregon governor, new poll suggests [OPB] Oregon Democrats found a way to improve roads. Now their gas tax goes before voters as prices soar [The Associated Press] Portland's DA froze an elected judge out of serious cases. Legal experts are divided on his reasoning [Oregonian] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 18th episode: Gard Communications Community Energy Project OMSI

Would Portland be safer if there were more automated traffic cameras? In 2025, Washington, DC, brought in nearly $270 million from more than 500 automated traffic enforcement cameras — including a single camera that issued $9 million in tickets. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast DC podcast co-host Bridget Todd about how these cameras work, the congressional scrutiny they've been getting, and whether they make DC safer. Plus, is DC becoming the new rave capital?  Mentioned on the show: "The deadliest road in America" (Vox) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

We're checking in on the City Hall law enforcement mask ban — and why some are advising against it. Plus, we're reviewing a luxury travel magazine's recent takes on our city. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are District 2 Portland City Councilor Sameer Kanal and Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel. Discussed in today's episode: ⁠Seven Months In, Councilor's Police Masking Ban Remains Stuck⁠ [Willamette Week] ⁠Portland mayor cautions against ICE oversight ordinance⁠ [KATU] ⁠Enduringly Quirky Portland, Oregon Is Better Than Ever⁠ [Condé Nast Traveler] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up ⁠here⁠. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at ⁠portland@citycast.fm⁠, or leave us a voicemail at ⁠503-208-5448⁠. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our ⁠morning newsletter⁠ and be sure to follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at ⁠citycast.fm/advertise⁠. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 15th episode: ⁠PBOT⁠ ⁠TaskRabbit⁠ ⁠D'Amore Law⁠ ⁠Gard Communications⁠

Today we're talking about new polling showing more than 40% of people in Portland are considering moving — as well as some new details on PPS's plans to retrofit its schools to withstand an earthquake. Plus, we'll dig into our mailbag. Joining executive producer John Notarianni are Willamette Week reporter Brianna Wheeler and our very own senior producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in today's episode: We Visited the Foster Road Strip Club That Allegedly Lured Lori Chavez-DeRemer [Willamette Week] 40%-plus of Portland residents are considering moving. Here's why [Oregonian] Just How Safe Does the District Expect Schools to Be in an Earthquake? Now We Know. {Willamette Week] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 14th episode: PBOT TaskRabbit D'Amore Law Gard Communications

We're talking about why Portland City Council is pumping the brakes on funding the Moda Center renovations. Plus we're looking into the city code changes that are aimed at fighting human trafficking, and the heated debate if foie gras should be sold in our city. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are Oregonian City Hall reporter Shane Dixon Kavanaugh and local food reporter Brooke Jackson-Glidden. Discussed in today's episode: ⁠‘Nowhere near a done deal': Portland leaders buck pressure as clock ticks on Moda Center⁠ [Oregonian] ⁠Council Passes Code Change Aimed at Quelling Sex Trafficking⁠ [Willamette Week] ⁠How Illegal Massage Parlors Operate in Portland's Neighborhoods⁠ [City Cast Portland] ⁠Highlights from Portland City Council's Foie Gras Ban Hearing⁠ [Willamette Week] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up ⁠here⁠. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at ⁠portland@citycast.fm⁠, or leave us a voicemail at ⁠503-208-5448⁠. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our ⁠morning newsletter⁠ and be sure to follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at ⁠citycast.fm/advertise⁠. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 13th episode: ⁠PBOT⁠ ⁠TaskRabbit⁠ ⁠D'Amore Law⁠ ⁠Gard Communications⁠

Taped live in front of an audience at the beautiful Paris Theater located in downtown's brand-new Pink District, City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza is joined by author and Willamette Week reporter Brianna Wheeler, our very own executive producer John Notarianni, and Portland's very own City Council President, Jamie Dunphy. Discussed in today's episode: Portland 503 Day celebrates the city's original area code, launches ‘Pink Light District' [Oregonian] Why Portland Needs a Night Mayor [City Cast Portland] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 12th episode: PBOT TaskRabbit D'Amore Law Gard Communications

Today on City Cast Portland we're talking about why the federal government's wildfire response might not be enough this year as well as some top food picks in Astoria. Also, we need your help voting for your favorite City Cast Portland bumper sticker! Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are food and drink reporter Alex Frane and our very own senior producer, Rachel Monahan. Discussed in today's episode: Oregon's congressional Democrats raise concerns about federal wildfire response in the Northwest [Oregon Capital Chronicle] Ocean cruise ships will bring 28,000 passengers this summer to Astoria, a town of 10,000 [OPB] City Cast Portland bumper sticker poll Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 11th episode: PBOT TaskRabbit D'Amore Law Gard Communications

Portlanders, would your city be better if the bars stayed open later? This summer, Philadelphia is anticipating a record-breaking number of tourists coming to town for World Cup games and semiquincentennial events, so the city is allowing its bars to stay open until 4 a.m. during most of June and July. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Philly podcast host Trenae Nuri about the city's nightlife, and the pros and cons of this extended hours experiment. Plus, how to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary without feeling like you're serving a Trump narrative. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking about what the Multnomah Athletic Club bombing says about the state of Oregon's mental health safety nets and why the county is looking to ban needle distribution programs near schools. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are Oregonian homelessness and mental health reporter Lillian Mongeau Hughes and Willamette Week's City Hall reporter, Sophie Peel. Discussed in today's episode: Serious mental illness rarely leads to violence. Oregon should do more to keep it that way, doctor says [Oregonian] County Commissioners Weigh Needle Distribution Ban Near Schools [Willamette Week] Portland restaurant named 1 of America's best less than 2 years ago will close [Oregonian] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 8th episode: League of Women's Voters D'Amore Law

We're talking about the results from an ethics investigation into six city councilors accused of violating public meetings law, the beginnings of self-driving cars in our streets, and a celebrity chef's controversial new steakhouse. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are Willamette Week reporter Brianna Wheeler and local food reporter Brooke Jackson-Glidden. Discussed in today's episode: Portland councilors did not break public meetings law during summer retreat, Oregon ethics officials find [Oregonian] Waymo to start mapping Portland ahead of future autonomous taxis [Portland Business Journal] A República Alum Will Bring Cowboy Energy to Brian Malarkey's New Portland Steakhouse [Eater Portland] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 7th episode: League of Women's Voters D'Amore Law

Today on City Cast Portland, the results are in and we're officially better than Denver. Also, we're talking about the mayor's proposal to help alleviate food deserts, and the latest on the Multnomah Athletic Club bombing. Joining host Claudia Meza are Stumptown Savings founder Bryan M. Vance and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in today's episode: Portland mayor proposes $100K grants to spur new grocery stores [Oregonian] ‘Simply luck' that MAC attack wasn't a ‘bigger tragedy,' police say [OPB] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 6th episode: League of Women's Voters D'Amore Law

Today we're continuing our series where we talk with Portlanders about the good, bad, and ugly of where they live, with a visit to North Portland's Kenton neighborhood. Kenton resident Dave Blanchard (and NPR “Wild Card” podcast supervising editor) thinks is like taking a time machine to the Portland of 20 years ago. This episode originally aired on November 25, 2024 Discussed in today's episode: North Portland Tool Library Portland International Raceway Columbia Slough Trail Posies Cafe Speck's Records Mock Crest Tavern Kenton Club Kenton Station Fino Bistro & Pizza Tiny Bubble Room Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 5th episode: League of Women's Voters D'Amore Law

We're talking about the interesting way the city responded to a Portlander asking for help with a homeless encampment outside his home, some new details on the budget cuts the mayor is proposing, and some outdoor bar patios to check out now that we've hit peak patio weather. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are food and drink reporter Alex Frane and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in today's episode: He asked for help with chronic camps outside his home. Portland cracked down on his hedge instead [Oregonian] Mayor Wilson's Economic Development Budget Is a Balancing Act of Cuts and Cash Infusion [Portland Mercury] Budget listening sessions [Portland.gov] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 4th episode: League of Women's Voters D'Amore Law

We're talking about the CEO of Home Forward, Portland's housing authority, resigning after being caught traveling extensively on the taxpayers' dime and why Mayor Keith Wilson requested for Council to drop a citywide ban on masked officers. Plus, we're diving into our mailbag to hear from you, our listeners. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel and our very own senior producer Rachel Monahan. Discussed in today's episode: County Commissioner and City Councilor Call on Home Forward Board to Resign [Willamette Week] Mayor asks Portland councilor to drop plan to ID and unmask federal agents. Here's why [Oregonian] This Waterslide Is the Most Brilliantly Crazy Mass Transportation Idea You've Ever Seen [Portland Monthly] It's our spring membership drive! Get more from City Cast Portland when you become a City Cast Portland Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/portland. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 1st episode: League of Women's Voters Visit Central Oregon

Whether you're partying on a pedestrian-only Burnside Bridge, finding your new favorite glass of wine, or ⁠trying your hand at perfume making, May is blooming with possibilities. The team at City Cast Portland has picked the top food, entertainment, and community happenings to help you have your best May ever. It's our spring membership drive! Get more from City Cast Portland when you become a City Cast Portland Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/portland. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 30th episode: League of Women's Voters Visit Central Oregon

We're talking about the push to develop a new entertainment district in downtown Portland, the uproar from the business community as the idea of a vacancy tax is explored in city council, and will there soon be more In-N-Outs than Burgervilles?Joining City Cast Portland Host Claudia Meza are Chris Pink, owner of the Paris Theater, and our very own senior producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in today's episode: Would a Vacancy Tax Spur Owners of Empty Towers to Seek Out Commercial Tenants? [Willamette Week] In-N-Out to open Vancouver location Thursday [KGW] It's our spring membership drive! Get more from City Cast Portland when you become a City Cast Portland Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/portland. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 29th episode: League of Women's Voters Visit Central Oregon

We're talking about how Oregon schools rank very low when it comes to hours of instruction time, what you need to know about the primary election and why it's important, and which summer music festivals should be on your radar. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are KBOO news director Althea Billings and Portland Mercury music editor Nolan Parker. Discussed in today's episode: Enormous variation in school instructional time for Oregon students, according to new data tool [OPB] More than 1 million Oregonians won't get to vote in hot May primary races. Here's how you can [OPB] Breaking: Portland Mercury to Host “Party of the Year” May 14 [Portland Mercury] It's our spring membership drive! Get more from City Cast Portland when you become a City Cast Portland Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/portland. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 28th episode: League of Women's Voters Visit Central Oregon

Today we're talking about why our city council is fighting over whether Portlanders should pay for a Moda Center renovation, and some major changes coming to our city's transit lines. Plus, we'll offer a few of our top picks from Beaverton's growing food scene. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are food and drink reporter Alex Frane and our very own senior producer Guilia Fiaoni. Discussed in today's episode: Portland City Council members are divided over Moda Center funding, secret negotiations [KGW8] TriMet officials vote on major changes to Portland-area bus routes, shortening of MAX Green Line [Oregonian] Beaverton Restaurants and Food Carts Worth the Slog Down 26 [Portland Monthly] It's our spring membership drive! Get more from City Cast Portland when you become a City Cast Portland Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/portland. If you enjoyed this interview with Hannah Vassar, the senior manager of engineering at TaskRabbit, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 27th episode: League of Women's Voters Visit Central Oregon

Are DIY urban projects the key to improving the infrastructure in cities like Portland? The grassroots group To Nashville, With Love has built and installed 60 benches at bus stops around Nashville, all without government approval. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Nashville podcast host Marie Cecile Anderson about what this guerrilla campaign is doing, why it's gotten pushback from the city, and where Nashville's Tactical Urbanism program fits into all this. Plus, the unique challenges of Nashville tourism.  Mentioned on the show: "Who Put Benches at Nashville Bus Stops — and Why Did the City Remove Them?" (City Cast Nashville) "Guerrilla Public Service Redux" (99% Invisible) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking about the closing of a controversial overnight shelter in the Pearl District. We have an update on the CEO of Portland's Housing Authority, Home Forward, taking extravagant vacations on the public's dime. And we're breaking down why a citywide law enforcement ban on masks isn't gaining any traction. Joining me today are Oregonian homelessness and mental health reporter Lillian Mongeau Hughes and Willamette Week's City Hall reporter, Sophie Peel. Discussed in today's episode: Portland looks to close controversial Pearl District overnight-only shelter [Oregonian] Home Forward Cannot Produce Details of CEO's 2024 Trip to Hawaii for Insurance Conference [Willamette Week] Seven Months In, Councilor's Police Masking Ban Remains Stuck [Willamette Week] It's our spring membership drive! Get more from City Cast Portland when you become a City Cast Portland Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/portland. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 24th episode: Discover Newport International School of Portland PaintCare City of Tualatin

We're talking about the city and county's proposed budgets, what's getting cut, how many jobs are on the line, and the pushback they're receiving. Plus, a new exhibit at the Portland Art Museum featuring Portland Public School students might prove the Arts Tax isn't so bad. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are Willamette Week reporter Brianna Wheeler and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in today's episode: Portland Budget Listening Sessions [Portland.gov] Public County Budget Hearings [Multco.us] Portland Mayor Keith Wilson proposes cutting jobs and city programs to balance budget deficit [OPB] Multnomah County District Attorney Crusades Against Proposed Budget, Again [Willamette Week] More Than 100 PPS Student Art Pieces Are on Display at the Portland Art Museum This Summer [Willamette Week] It's our spring membership drive! Get more from City Cast Portland when you become a City Cast Portland Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members-only events, and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/portland. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 23rd episode: Discover Newport International School of Portland PaintCare City of Tualatin

Today, we're talking about City Hall's plan to raise taxes and fees to address our crumbling roads. We also have tips for urban foraging this spring and ideas for the best late-spring and summer trips to take in our region. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are Bryan M. Vance of Stumptown Savings and Norther Emily of Wild Solitude Guiding. Discussed in today's episode: Portland leaders begin push to raise millions for street repairs. Here's who will pay [Oregonian] Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area Circles in the Sand Discover Oregon's Desert It's our spring membership drive! Get more from City Cast Portland when you become a City Cast Portland Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/portland. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 22nd episode: Discover Newport International School of Portland PaintCare City of Tualatin