Next at the Mic

DHM Research asked Oregonians whether they thought the state was on the right track and what it means to be an "American." Join us to dig into the data with John Horvick. Dan Rivas is our host. The music is by Max McGrath-Riecke. Episode Partners

The Portland Diamond Project is trying to bring Major League Baseball to Portland. What questions do we need to be asking as this effort moves forward? Is there a path for baseball in Portland that enriches our entire community? (And not just a few people with deep pockets.) In this episode we talk to John Horvick of DHM Research for our segment "The Margins" about how Oregonians feel about financing sports stadiums. Then we'll talk to Marcelino Alvarez and Devon Pouncey about what's happening with baseball in Portland right now.  Dan Rivas is our host. The music is by Max McGrath-Riecke. Episode Sponsor

Homelessness is again on the rise in Portland. Are Portlanders ready to rise to the challenge? And what is the street response plan Street Roots proposed recently and that's currently in Mayor Wheeler's budget? In this episode, we'll hear from John Horvick of DHM Research as part of our recurring segment "The Margins," which looks at what Oregonians really think about the issues. We'll then talk to Emily Green from Street Roots and Tremaine Clayton of the Portland Fire and Rescue's CHAT program about how to fix Portland's chaotic and ineffective approach to calls for "unwanted persons" and other incidents involving homeless people.  Dan Rivas is our host. The music is by Max McGrath-Riecke. Episode Sponsor  

Oregon is seen by many as an ecotopia, but have we gotten complacent about environmental issues? We'll look at survey data of environmental attitudes with John Horvick of DHM Research in a regular segment we call "The Margins." Then we'll zero in on how climate change might affect East Portland with Portland State University professor Heejun Chang. The music was composed by Max McGrath-Riecke. You can hear more of Max's music at http://www.maxvoltagepdx.com/. To learn more about City Club or to get involved, visit us at www.pdxcityclub.org. Episode Sponsor

For more than 100 years, Portland's commission form of government has been inequitable, inefficient, and ineffective. City Club's new research report recommends that Portlanders rethink our system of government. In this episode of "Next at the Mic," Dan Rivas talks to Ken Fairfax and Christopher Bacher, two of the researchers who produced City Club's new report. He also digs into the Portland Business Alliance's recent survey data on Portlanders' attitudes toward district representation with John Horvick from DHM Research. The music was composed by Max McGrath-Riecke. You can hear more of Max's music at http://www.maxvoltagepdx.com/. To learn more about City Club or to get involved, visit us at www.pdxcityclub.org. Episode Sponsor

Black students face significant barriers in public schools. In this episode, we talk about the Friday Forum on November 30, 2018, "How Oregon Is Failing Black Students and What We Can Do About it." We also meet Amarien Simmons from Rosemary Anderson High School to hear about his experiences in school. And we'll break down survey data about school equity with John Horvick in a new segment called "In the Margins." Dan Rivas and Justice Rajee are our hosts. DHM is our sponsor. The music was composed by Max McGrath-Riecke. You can hear more of Max's music at http://www.maxvoltagepdx.com/. To learn more about City Club or to get involved, visit us at www.pdxcityclub.org. Episode Sponsor

Oregon saw record turnout this election season. What do all these new voters tell us about the future of our state? Joining us to answer these and other questions is John Horvick, vice president and political director at DHM Research. Dan Rivas is our host. DHM is our sponsor. The music was composed by Max McGrath-Riecke. You can hear more of Max's music at http://www.maxvoltagepdx.com/. To learn more about City Club or to get involved, visit us at www.pdxcityclub.org. Episode Sponsor

Measure 103 claims it is trying to protect your groceries, but a closer look at the ballot language makes it clear that this is about a lot more than just groceries. Join us as we take a look at Oregon's ballot measure. We'll also talk to Washington State Senator Reuven Carlyle about Initiative 1634 in Washington, a nearly identical initiative in Washington. Dan Rivas is our host. XRAY is our sponsor. The music was composed by Max McGrath-Riecke. You can hear more of Max's music at http://www.maxvoltagepdx.com/. To read City Club's research on Measure 103 or a handful of other measures on the ballot, visit us at www.pdxcityclub.org.

Portland's Clean Energy initiative (Measure 26-201) is being led by frontline communities and a diverse coalition of grassroots leaders. It's a big step for the environmental community in Portland and is part of a trend happening across the country. In this episode, we'll outline City Club's research findings on Measure 26-201. We'll also talk to Kat Taylor, the founder of Beneficial State Bank, about why her bank supports Portland's Clean Energy Initiative. And we'll speak with Aiko Schaefer from Front and Centered about similar work being done in Washington State. Dan Rivas is our host. XRAY is our sponsor. The music was composed by Max McGrath-Riecke. You can hear more of Max's music at http://www.maxvoltagepdx.com/. To read City Club's research on 26-201 or a handful of other measures on the ballot, visit us at www.pdxcityclub.org.

Maybe a better question is: What's a newspaper now?  In this episode, we explore the shape of alternative media with Douglas Tsoi of Portland Underground Graduate School and Andrew DeVigal, a professor at the Unversity of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication. We'll discuss how journalism shapes the stories we tell ourselves about our community and how innovative journalism projects are helping us tell new stories. The music was composed by Max McGrath-Riecke. You can hear more of Max's music at http://www.maxvoltagepdx.com/. Our Sponsor The One Oregon Coalition is united by our shared values around immigrant and racial justice. We believe in creating an Oregon where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and has the opportunity to thrive. Go to www.oneoregon.org to learn more.

The race to become the next Portland City Commissioner for Position 3 has been fascinating and substantive. This diverse group of candidates all come with impressive qualifications and a little bit of baggage. How do they answer voter concerns? What will they do to address Portland's biggest challenges?  Listen in to find out! Steph Routh and Christine Dupres highlight the signature moments for each candidate during City Club's Friday Forum debate on April 30, 2018 and discuss what each candidate brings to this hotly contested race. The candidates: Stuart Emmons Jo Ann Hardesty Loretta Smith Andrea Valderrama Felicia Williams The music was composed by Max McGrath-Riecke. You can hear more of Max's music at http://www.maxvoltagepdx.com/. Our Sponsor The One Oregon Coalition is united by our shared values around immigrant and racial justice. We believe in creating an Oregon where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and has the opportunity to thrive. Go to www.oneoregon.org to learn more.

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler participated in a special two-part State of the City event. Join Todd Kimball and Dan Rivas as they unpack the two events and dig deeper into the issues, including the commission form of government and Mayor Wheeler's conflicted roles as both mayor and police commissioner. This episode is a response show to City Club's State of the City events. You can listen to them by subscribing to the "City Club Friday Forums" podcast feed or watch on YouTube. The Speech: https://youtu.be/9BMiftwdS4E The Conversation: https://youtu.be/TVTD6iGnvsA The music was composed by Max McGrath-Riecke. You can hear more of Max's music at http://www.maxvoltagepdx.com/. Our Sponsor The One Oregon Coalition is united by our shared values around immigrant and racial justice. We believe in creating an Oregon where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and has the opportunity to thrive. Go to www.oneoregon.org to learn more.

The candidates for Multnomah County's District 2 seat argued about endorsements, government accountability, housing, guns in schools, and more. Join Justice Rajee and Dan Rivas as we sort out their talking points and fill you in on what you missed. This episode is a response show to "Up for Debate: Multnomah County District 2." You can listen to that Friday Forum by subscribing to the "City Club Friday Forums" feed or watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIjQC_Lmqeg. The music was composed by Max McGrath-Riecke. You can hear more of Max's music at http://www.maxvoltagepdx.com/.  Our Sponsor The One Oregon Coalition is united by our shared values around immigrant and racial justice. We believe in creating an Oregon where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and has the opportunity to thrive. Go to www.oneoregon.org to learn more.