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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The podcast currently has 867 episodes available.

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August 29, 2025City Hall’s Free Flights for Unhoused Portlanders, Parking Meter Hikes, and Funding State Roads
This week, the Portland Bureau of Transportation is ignoring its own policies to enforce historic parking meter rate hikes, and in a special session, the state Legislature is debating how to fund our roads. We’re also diving into the city’s program reuniting unsheltered people with friends and family from out of state. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Oregonian City Hall reporter Shane Dixon Kavanaugh and executive producer John Notarianni.
Discussed in Today's Episode:
Portland Abandoned Its Own Parking Policies To Implement Historic Meter Rate Hikes, Some Extended Hours [Oregonian]

Portland Tries to Toe the Line Between Revitalizing Downtown and Enforcing Regulations [KGW]

Debate Over Road Funding Reignites Ahead of Oregon’s Looming Special Session [OPB]

Mayor Keith Wilson Is Sending Unhoused People Back to Their Families [Willamette Week]
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36min
August 28, 2025What You Learn by Walking Every Neighborhood in Portland
Today we're talking with Portlander Scott Whipple, who's one of the only people on record to have walked all 94 neighborhoods in our city. He's got tips on the best neighborhood walks and insight into how walking all of Portland changed his view on the city as a whole.
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19min
August 27, 2025How Trump's Huge Investment in Intel Could Affect Oregon
Intel is Oregon’s largest private employer, but it’s facing major uncertainty. After layoffs and widespread concerns about its core business, President Trump announced the U.S. Government will buy a 10% stake in the company. Today, we’re talking with Oregonian reporter Mike Rogoway about what this means for Intel, for Oregon, and for the global chip industry.
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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.
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22min
August 26, 2025Portland's Best Meals Under $15
There is no shortage of options when it comes to dining out in Portland, but it can be tough to find a meal that is affordable, filling, and also delicious. So today, our host Claudia Meza is joined by Stumptown Savings founder Bryan M. Vance and our very own senior producer Giulia Fiaoni to talk about the best cheap eats across Portland that don't compromise on quality or flavor.
Discussed in today's episode:
Hong Phat

Grill on the Go

Killer Burger

Hello Pho

Basilisk

Saint Burrito

The Whole Bowl

Cubo

Lone Star Burger Bar

Life of Pie

Tiny Bubble Room

Reverend’s BBQ

Güero

Pizzeria Otto

Luce

Bui Tofu

House of Banh Mi

Ranch Pizza
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35min
August 25, 2025Is the Portland Bungalow To Blame for Our Housing Crisis?
Denser housing is key to solving our city's ongoing housing crisis, but Portland's full of single-family homes. Ever wondered why? Today, we’re revisiting a conversation with urban planner and author Max Podemski. He wrote the book "A Paradise of Small Houses,” which examines why distinctive housing types have evolved in certain cities, including Portland.
*This episode originally aired on July 29th, 2024*

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22min
August 22, 2025An Overhaul for Portland Taxes, the Crazy Price of Coffee, and Sanctuary Laws in Question
This week, Portland’s coffee prices are continuing to rise. Governor Tina Kotek is doubling down on Oregon’s sanctuary laws amidst federal pressure. And local taxes might need restructuring. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news round-up are Willamette Week reporter and author Brianna Wheeler and our executive producer, John Notarianni.
Discussed in Today's Episode:
More Expensive Than Lobster? Portland’s Coffee Prices Are Rising As Trump’s Tariffs Set In [Oregonian]

Gov. Tina Kotek Doubles Down on Oregon’s Sanctuary Laws in Response to U.S. AG [Oregonian]

Trump Wants To End Mail-In Voting. Oregon Democrats Say He Can’t [OPB]

Portland-Area Taxes Need Major Overhaul, Advisory Group Says [OPB]
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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.
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38min
August 21, 2025Why Portland’s Recycling Rules Are So Weird (and What’s Changing)
A new law went into effect recently that's intended to make recycling easier statewide, but it means the rules here in Portland are changing yet again. Today we're talking with Metro's Waste Prevention outreach manager, Jennifer Powers, for tips. She'll explain why our recycling rules are so finicky, help break down the new rules, and also let us know what you now can — and can’t — recycle here in Portland.
Mentioned in today's episode:
Recycling – What Goes in the Bin [Portland.gov]

Recycle or Not [Instagram]

Metro Recycling Information Center (Ask an Expert): 503-234-3000
City Cast Portland is hiring a social media manager! If you have experience creating incredible social content, and want to help make your neighbors more engaged and informed, we’d love to hear from you. Applications are due August 22nd — find more information and apply here.
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, Hey Portland, 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 August 21st episode:
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30min
August 20, 2025What the Trail Blazers' Sale Means for the Moda Center. Plus, Our Mailbag
Today, we’re talking about the prospective sale of the Portland Trail Blazers and the concerns regarding the deal. Also, some are worried that the Moda Center’s needed renovations could eventually still push the new owners to relocate the team out of Portland. Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek round-up is executive producer John Notarianni.
Discussed in Today's Episode:
What to Know About the Portland Trail Blazers’ New Owners [OPB]

New Blazers Owner Dundon To Tackle Arena Issue [Sports Business Journal]
City Cast Portland is hiring a social media manager! If you have experience creating incredible social content, and want to help make your neighbors more engaged and informed, we’d love to hear from you. Applications are due August 22nd — find more information and apply here.
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, Hey Portland, 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 August 20th episode:
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23min
August 19, 2025Is Portland Over?
No matter how long you’ve lived in Portland, someone’s always been here longer — and swears the city used to be better. But is Portland really “over”? Today we’re digging into that question with comedian Jay Flewelling and some of the city’s sharpest comics — many of whom you can see live this Friday at Kickstand Comedy in the Park, presented with City Cast Portland!
Join us at Kickstand Comedy in the Park, hosted by Julia Corral and Rachelle Cochrane, at Laurelhurst Park this Friday, August 22 at 6:30 p.m.!
City Cast Portland is hiring a social media manager! If you have experience creating incredible social content, and want to help make your neighbors more engaged and informed, we’d love to hear from you. Applications are due August 22nd — find more information and apply here.
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, Hey Portland, 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 August 19th episode:
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26min
August 18, 2025This Portlander Went Viral for Kicking a Rock
Portland thrift store owner Owen Gail recently went viral for his ongoing adventures — kicking a rock through the city in hopes of smoothing off the hard edges and turning it into a sphere. His fun and quirky efforts have drawn attention from all over the world as the rock has gotten more round, while Oregonian readers recently crowned his shop, Shirtzenpantz, the best thrift store in town. Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking with Owen about his rock Christosphere and all their escapades so far.
Discussed in Today's Episode:
Rock-Kicking Adventures

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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.
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Learn more about the sponsors of this August 18th episode:
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27min

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How many episodes does City Cast Portland have?

The podcast currently has 867 episodes available.

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