City Cast Portland

By City Cast

City Cast Portland captures the one-of-a-kind creative spirit of this place and tackles who we are and where we’re going — from big deals, like equity and livability, to tiny delights, like the city's... more

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May 06, 2026Mayor Wilson's Food Desert Plan, the MAC Bomber's Mental Health Struggles, and Portland Beats Denver
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]
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Learn more about the sponsors of this May 6th episode:
League of Women's Voters

D'Amore Law
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31min
May 05, 2026Why Kenton’s Got That ‘Old Portland’ Vibe
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 [email protected], 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
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25min
May 04, 2026Homeowner Asks City for Help and Gets Fined $693, Mayor’s Proposed Budget Cuts, and Best Bar Patios
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 [email protected], 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
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29min
May 01, 2026Travel Scandal Topples Housing CEO, Mayor Wilson Warns Against Officer Mask Ban, and Mailbag!
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
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37min
April 30, 2026Your Guide to May 2026 in Portland
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
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34min
April 29, 2026The New Downtown Entertainment District, Are Vacancy Taxes a Business Killer? And Is In-N-Out Better Than Burgerville?
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
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39min
April 28, 2026Why Some Oregon Students Lose 3 Years of Schooling, Deadline Tonight to Vote In May, and Portland’s Best Music Fests
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
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33min
April 27, 2026The Moda Center Funding Fight, TriMet To Cut Routes, and Where To Eat Next in Beaverton
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
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40min
April 26, 2026'Your City Could Be Better': Meet Nashville's Rogue Bench Builders — Presented By City Cast Portland
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
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26min
April 24, 2026Why Police Are Saying No to Mask Ban, Controversial City Shelter to Close, and Updates on Home Forward Drama
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
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38min

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