City Cast Portland

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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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January 08, 2026Portland Tourist Traps You Should Finally Visit This Year
The new year is the perfect time to explore where you live a little deeper. Today we’re revisiting a conversation with Eden Dawn, author of The Portland Book of Dates and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni, looking at our city through that newcomer’s gaze. Think of it as an unofficial guide of sorts on how to be a local tourist.

This episode first aired on June 26, 2023

Locations mentioned in the episode:
Wine tours

Pine State Biscuits

Peninsula Park

International Rose Test Garden

Silver Falls State Park

Multnomah Falls

Jetboat Excursions

Huber’s Cafe

Hale Pele

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at Clinton Street Theater

Dots Cafe

Portland Japanese Garden

Kick Ass Walking Tours
Previously aired episodes mentioned:
The Great Portland Doughnut Throwdown

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25min
January 07, 2026New Oregon Laws, a Potential Foie Gras Ban, and a Toxic Dump Becomes a Botanical Garden?
Today we're talking about some of the new state laws going into effect this year, a city councilor’s push to ban foie gras, the closing of a beloved North Portland gastropub, and more. We also dive into our mailbag and hear from you, our listeners. Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek roundup is our very own executive producer, John Notarianni.
Discussed in today's episode:
New Year, New Rules: A Look at Some of the Oregon Laws That Kick in Jan. 1 [OPB]

Councilor Mitch Green Defends His Priorities: 'We Can Walk and Chew Gum at the Same Time' [Willamette Week}

‘Change Is Hard’: North Portland Gastropub To Shutter After 14 Years [KOIN]

Portland Food Cart Up for Sale as Owner Undergoes Visa Process [KOIN]

This Once-Toxic Industrial Wasteland Could Become Portland’s Most Expansive Botanical Gardens [Oregonian]
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22min
January 06, 20265 Portland Restaurants You Must Visit in 2026
For bars and restaurants, January is usually the quietest month of the year. That makes it a great time to visit some of Portland's new food spots. Today, Portland Monthly associate editor of food and drink Alex Frane is here with five recently opened restaurants and bars that you should put on your must-visit list. From farm-to-table French food to rotisserie chicken at a 70s-themed bar, Alex is telling us exactly what we should order when we’re there.
Mentioned in today's episode:
LaVerne's

Bar Nouveau

L'Echelle

Pal's

Lil' Barbeque

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26min
January 05, 2026 What U.S. Cities Will Be Talking About in 2026 (Including Portland)
Nobody understands a city’s pulse quite like a City Cast host — and that makes them the best predictors for 2026’s biggest local stories. City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza joins CEO David Plotz and the other 12 hosts from across the network to talk about the big changes coming to our cities, from political shifts to data centers.
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⁠Cat Adoption⁠
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58min
January 02, 2026Your Guide to January 2026 in Portland
Whether you’re hitting the slopes to go snowboarding on Mount Hood or staying inside to watch a Studio Ghibli film with themed snacks, there are plenty of ways to enjoy January in Portland — both indoors and out. City Cast Portland has picked the best of the month’s food, entertainment, and community happenings to help you kick off the new year in style.

Plus, a bonus suggestion from our episode archive: Portland Bartenders Are Reinventing Cocktails — Without the Alcohol
If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Portland community.
For even more tips on how to make the most of January in Portland, check out the City Cast Portland newsletter’s take on what to do this month.
Learn more about the sponsors of this Jan. 2 episode:
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Cat Adoption

D'Amore Law
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38min
December 30, 2025From Country Dancing to Indoor Skating, Your Winter Weather Escape Guide
As we count down to the new year and brace for the cold, rainy weeks ahead, we’re revisiting a conversation with Ryan Hashegen about some of the best ways to keep moving and have fun while staying dry this season. They’re the founder of ⁠Icicle Tricycles⁠, the managing director of ⁠Better Block PDX⁠, and the director of the ⁠Steel Bridge Skatepark Coalition⁠.
This episode first aired on Jan. 6, 2025
Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Indoor Sports:
⁠Portland All Wheels Welcome⁠

⁠Skate Like a Girl⁠

⁠Push Movement⁠

⁠Stronger Skatepark⁠

⁠Commonwealth Skateboarding⁠

⁠Cal Skate Skateboards⁠

⁠Oaks Park Roller Rink⁠

⁠Skate Oregon School⁠

⁠Shift 2 Bikes⁠

⁠Rose City Futsal⁠
Dancing and Music:
⁠Contra Remix⁠

⁠The Showdown⁠ Square Dancing

⁠Stomptown⁠ Line Dancing and Country Two-Step

⁠Portland Country Dance Community⁠

⁠Aztec Willies⁠ Bachata

⁠McMenamins Kennedy School⁠ Jam Session

⁠T.C. O'Leary's⁠ Jam Session
Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up ⁠here. ⁠
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Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our ⁠morning newsletter⁠ and be sure to follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠.
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Learn more about the sponsors of this December 30th episode
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⁠Cat Adoption⁠

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26min
December 29, 2025Staying Active This Winter With the Portland Area’s Best Cross-Country Skiing
Now that the holidays are almost over, it's time to think about staying active all winter long. In addition to experiencing our beautiful wilderness during one of its most magical seasons, cross-county skiing is also a pretty great workout. Today we're revisiting a conversation with Portland Monthly's Rebecca Jacobson. She published a beginner’s guide to the sport to help first-timers navigate getting out on the trails and gliding on the snow.
This episode first aired on Dec. 17, 2024
Mentioned in today’s show:
Mountain Shop

Sno-Park Parking Permits

Teacup Nordic

Pocket Creek Sno-Park

Atkisson Sno-Park

Guler Ice Caves

Cabin Rentals - Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Meissner Nordic

Mt. Bachelor Nordic

Methow Trails

Stumptown Birkebeiner
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Simply Eloped

Cat Adoption

D'Amore Law

PBOT

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30min
December 23, 2025Portland's Biggest News Stories of 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, we're reflecting on everything we’ve lived through this year. Today on City Cast Portland, producers John Notarianni, Giulia Fiaoni, and a few of our contributors join host Claudia Meza to discuss the biggest, wildest, and most surprising things that happened in our city this year.

Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition Hotline: 1(888) 622-1510

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If you enjoyed this interview with Ivan Hernandez, the Oregon Food Bank Digital Communications and Engagement Manager, learn more here.
Learn more about the sponsors of this December 23rd episode
Simply Eloped

Cat Adoption

D'Amore Law

PBOT

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37min
December 22, 2025The Best Books by Oregon Authors in 2025
This was a big year for Oregon writers. Some of the most talked-about books of 2025 came from authors living right here — including a couple of National Book Award finalists. Today, Portland Monthly senior associate editor Matthew Trueherz is here to walk us through a few standouts in fiction and nonfiction, featured on the magazine’s annual best books list.
Discussed in today's episode:
Wolf Bells, by Leni Zumas

God and Sex, by Jon Raymond

One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This, by Omar El Akkad

Reading the Waves, by Lidia Yuknavitch
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If you enjoyed this interview with Ivan Hernandez, the Oregon Food Bank Digital Communications and Engagement Manager, learn more here.
Learn more about the sponsors of this December 22nd episode:
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Cap Adoption

D'amore Law

PBOT
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28min
December 19, 2025City Councilors Lawyer Up, New Seasons Workers’ Big Win, and a Costly New Shipping Terminal
This week in Portland, we’re looking into why five city council members are lawyering up, the controversial multibillion-dollar idea to revitalize a coastal town, and a check-in on three local labor disputes. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are KBOO news director Althea Billings and our very own senior producer, Giulia Fiaoni.
Discussed in Today's Episode:
Law Firm That Regularly Sues the City Over Police Misconduct Is Representing Peacock Councilors [Willamette Week]

Oregon’s Leading Politicians Want To Bet Billions of Dollars on a New Shipping Terminal. Critics Say It’s a Costly Mistake. [Willamette Week]

Strike Averted: New Seasons Grocery Workers Secure First Labor Contract [Portland Mercury]

Legacy Health Strike Grows as 80 Urgent Care, Pediatric Care Providers Plan Walkouts [Oregonian]

Starbucks Workers Rally One Month Into Strike [Willamette Week]
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37min

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