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 22, 2026How To Begin Planning Now for a Perfect Pacific Northwest Summer
It’s easy to forget that peak hiking and camping season is a lot closer than you might think. Even though we're in the depths of winter, January is a good time to start planning for the glorious summer months ahead by securing permits and reservations for state and national parks. Today we're revisiting a conversation executive producer John Notarianni had with Norther Emily of Wild Solitude Guiding to prepare you for the season: how to set goals for what you want to accomplish outdoors, what permits and campgrounds to reserve, and how to get your winter body ready.
This episode first aired on Feb 11, 2025
Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Washington State Permits and Passes [wa.gov]

Oregon State Passes and Permits [oregon.gov]

Mount St. Helens Climbing Permits [usda.gov]

Mount Margaret Permit [usda.gov]

Central Cascades Wilderness Permits [usda.gov]

Olympic National Park Permits [nps.gov]

Enchantment Permits [usda.gov]
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27min
January 21, 2026Dan Ryan Apologizes Over Text Scandal, OHSU Raises Wages, and Big Changes for Jefferson HS
Today on City Cast Portland we're discussing the latest in the back-and-forth over some nasty texts seen at City Hall, the major new labor contract at OHSU, the plan for Jefferson High School's enrollment woes, and more in our news lightning round. Plus, we dive into our mailbag and hear from you, our listeners, and share a few of our top event picks for the week ahead. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this midweek roundup is our very own senior producer, Giulia Fiaoni.
Discussed in Today's Episode:
Update: City Councilor Apologizes After Lashing Out at Press After Mercury Story About Offensive Group Chat [Portland Mercury]

OHSU Union Overwhelmingly Approves Labor Deal, Setting Stage for Minimum Wage Hike [Willamette Week]

School Board Approves Plan to Fill Jefferson High School [Willamette Week]

Feds Warn Oregon, Other States, on Paying Unemployment Benefits to Striking Workers [Oregonian]

Oregon Spirits Brand To Shutter After Opening Nation’s First Alcohol-Free Distillery [KOIN]

Forty Drop Few at LaVerne's

Federal Oversight & Accountability Town Hall at Revolution Hall

It's Gonna Be Okay Comedy Show at EastBurn

Train Dreams x Movie Book Club at PAM CUT's Tomorrow Theater
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26min
January 20, 2026Can This Neon-Clad Mall Walking Group Save the Lloyd Center?
The Lloyd Center mall is about to go through some big changes this year, with demolition already partially underway. But the Food Court 5000 retro mall walking group is still hoping the building will be saved. They gather every weekend to strut the endless hallways of the mall with neon leggings and big hair — but their future is uncertain without the Lloyd Center. Today on City Cast Portland, host Claudia Meza is talking with Krista Catwood, local performance artist and founder and host of the Food Court 5000. She's here to share why she wants to save the Lloyd Center and how to get in on the next mall walk.
Discussed in Today's Episode:
Food Court 5000

Eastside Kettlebell Class

SaveLloyd

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28min
January 16, 2026Council Finally Picks a President, Shelter System Report Card, and a Protest Hero's Controversy
This week we’re looking into the long and contentious vote for a new City Council president, a recent report showing how well our county's homeless shelter system is working, and the dizzying story of the man who rode a horse to a Portland ICE protest — and all the lies that unfolded. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Oregonian City Hall reporter Shane Dixon Kavanaugh and our very own senior producer, Giulia Fiaoni.
Discussed in Today's Episode:
Fractious Portland City Council Finally Breaks Impasse, Elects ‘Reluctant Hero’ as New President [Oregonian]

"Racist, Dehumanizing": Chat Images Show Portland Power Players Disparaging Councilors of Color [Portland Mercury]

Few Homeless Shelter Guests End Up Housed; New Report Details Problems, Points to Solution [Oregonian]

He Rode a Horse To Portland Ice Protests Claiming To Be Mexican. His Family Says His Story Isn’t True [Oregonian]
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47min
January 15, 2026Portland Has How Many New Italian Restaurants?
Last year, our city might have set a record for new Italian restaurants. If you want to try them but are overwhelmed by all the options, we've got an expert guide on which ones are actually worth the visit. Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking with Oregonian restaurant critic Michael Russell about his favorites and what to order — plus, which ones are maybe not yet worth the hype.
Discussed in Today's Episode:
Bistecca

Dimo’s Italian Specialties

Fantino

Hey Luigi

Maglia Rosa

Monty’s Red Sauce

Sunday Sauce

Parallel
City Cast Portland is looking for an Audience Development Manager. Go to citycast.fm/jobs for more information and to apply.
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31min
January 14, 2026The Latest on the Border Patrol Shooting and Reactions From Portlanders
Today, we’re looking into all the latest updates surrounding the border patrol shooting of two people in East Portland, and we’re also hearing from you, our listeners, about the incident. Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek news roundup is our very own senior producer, Giulia Fiaoni.
Discussed in Today's Episode:
Man Shot by Border Patrol in Portland Released From Hospital, Charged With Assaulting Federal Officer [OPB]

Border Patrol Agent Fired 2 Shots When Driver Rammed Unoccupied Federal Rental Car, FBI Says [Oregonian]

Southwest Portland Shooting Linked to Suspects Shot by Border Patrol Last Week [KGW]
City Cast Portland is looking for an Audience Development Manager. Go to citycast.fm/jobs for more information and to apply.
Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.
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26min
January 13, 2026How Close Is Portland To Ending Homelessness?
Last year, Portland leaders took big swings at addressing homelessness in our city. But even so, homelessness has continued to rise. As the new year begins, the big question is what happens next — especially with the threat of major federal funding cuts. Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking with Oregonian homelessness and mental health reporter Lillian Mongeau Hughes. She’s giving us an update and a look ahead on one of our city’s biggest ongoing issues.
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25min
January 12, 2026How Oregon’s Plan for 100% High School Graduation Fell Apart
For more than a decade, Oregon pursued one of the most ambitious education goals in the country: that every student who entered kindergarten in 2012 would graduate by 2025. To see how that promise played out, OPB followed 25 students for 13 years, from their first days of school to the brink of adulthood. Today on City Cast Portland, OPB’s Rob Manning and Elizabeth Miller join host Claudia Meza to recap the Class of 2025 project and break down what worked, what fell apart, and what Oregon’s schools are still struggling to fix.
OPB is hosting a screening of “Class of 2025: Growing Up in Oregon Schools,” tonight at The Redd on Salmon Street. Registration is free but tickets required; sign up at opb.org/growingup.
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34min
January 09, 2026 Breaking: Border Patrol Shooting in East Portland and What We Know So Far
Two people were shot by a U.S. Border Patrol agent in East Portland yesterday. On a special breaking news episode, host Claudia Meza and executive producer John Notarianni break down what we know so far.
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7min
January 09, 2026Troops Finally Leave, Gov. Kotek Backpedals on Transportation, and TriMet Cuts Lines
First, an update on yesterday's breaking news about the two people shot by federal immigration agents in Portland. Then we’re talking about National Guard troops in Oregon finally being told to go home, Governor Tina Kotek’s push to repeal a transportation package she supported, and TriMet’s plan to cut bus lines in response to their budget crisis. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Stumptown Savings founder Bryan M. Vance and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni.

Discussed in Today's Episode:
Residents Raise Funds for Town With Nearly Nude Calendar [CBS]

Trump Warns Portland, ‘We’ll Go Back In When the Crime Starts,’ as National Guard Demobilizes [Oregonian]

Gov. Tina Kotek Calls for Repeal of Controversial Transportation Package She Championed [Oregonian]

TriMet To Eliminate Portland-Area Bus Routes, Shorten MAX Green Line Amid Budget Crisis [Oregonian]

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40min

FAQs about City Cast Portland:

How many episodes does City Cast Portland have?

The podcast currently has 964 episodes available.