The Oregon legislature’s 160-day session begins today! And our state lawmakers are aiming to tackle some of the most pressing issues for Portlanders, including fixes for our mental and behavioral healthcare systems and our ongoing public defender shortage. This session also marks a leadership change in the House of Representatives, with Democratic Rep. Julie Fahey stepping in as the new speaker of the House. Fahey joins us for a preview of what’s to come this legislative session.

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Introducing How People Treat You Differently After Weight Loss | The Oprah Podcast from The Oprah Podcast.

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In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, Oprah continues her conversation with Dr. Ania Jastreboff, an endocrinologist and associate professor at the Yale School of Medicine, about the anti-obesity GLP-1 medications that are changing the world of weight loss. Oprah and Dr. Ania talk about what happens to a person’s mental health, body image and how the world treats them after losing a significant amount of weight. Joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Rachel Goldman, assistant professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Oprah and Dr. Ania speak to people using the GLP-1 medications like long-time Harpo producer, Brian Piotrowicz, who reveals how people treat him differently now that he’s lost a significant amount of weight in a short period of time. Several other guests from across the country also share how their lives have changed after GLP-1 weight loss including a woman who lost over 160 pounds. Finally, we will get an update from several guests that appeared on the ABC Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution including high school student Maggie who lost over 100 pounds.

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Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the budget boost Portland City Council just voted in for themselves this week and their game plan for committee work. We’re also looking into Metro Council’s proposed changes to the homeless services tax that Multnomah County commissioners are not too happy about. 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.

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Introducing Why DEI Scares Trump and Project 2025 and Why It Should from Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams.

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is being weaponized by Donald Trump and Project 2025 and right-wing activists. That's because DEI has been around since the start of the country, opening doors of opportunity for millions of Americans, correcting past wrongs, and, crucially, benefiting everyone. In this episode, Stacey Abrams speaks with Kenji Yoshino, director of NYU’s Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging and a constitutional law professor, about why we should clearly define, defend, and expand DEI. They explain who is covered, counter the misinformation about how DEI works, and advocate for DEI as a necessary tool for the future for the country.

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Did you know Foster-Powell might be the home of Abe Lincoln’s childhood wood stove? We’re continuing our neighborhood guide series with a trip through the dive bars, alleyways, and rich history of this Southeast Portland neighborhood. Today we’re talking with longtime Foster-Powell resident and podcast producer Phoebe Flanigan.

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Introducing Finding Holiday Happiness from How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality.

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The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy. But all too often, the darker, colder days of winter, and even the stress of preparing for the holidays themselves, can lead people to feel something else: rushed, stressed, lonely, or even hopeless. How can you make sure this year is bright? Science shows that there's a wisdom to parts of traditional winter celebrations – a wisdom that's been honed over centuries to help us all find light, joy, and connection during the darkest and coldest time of the year. 

Join Dave as he chats with Laurie Santos about how to unpack the psychological secrets of celebrations from Christmas, to Hanukkah, to Yule, and more. They’ll also discuss how we can put that wisdom into practice, whatever our beliefs, to make this season a happier and healthier one for all.

Laurie Santos hosts the podcast The Happiness Lab and is a Professor of Psychology at Yale, where she teaches the most popular class in the university’s history. Learn more about her work at her website. 

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Last month, Governor Tina Kotek released her proposal for the upcoming two-year state budget, where she hopes to allocate $11.3 billion to Oregon public schools. That’s a significant increase from the previous budget. But will this be enough to meet the needs of students and educators across our state? Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking with Oregonian education reporter Julia Silverman about the state’s public school funding and what we might expect from the upcoming legislative session.

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Introducing The Most Impactful Shows of the Century So Far (Readers' Choice) from The Run-Through with Vogue.

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In December, Vogue Runway embarked on a pretty massive endeavor, taking stock of all the most important fashion moments from the year 2000 to the present day. The task of selecting the most memorable runway shows of the last 25 years seemed insurmountable, so we let our readers pick. In today’s episode, Nicole Phelps is joined by a few Vogue editors who have been witness to (almost) all of it—Global Head of Fashion Network Virginia Smith, Creative Editorial Director Mark Guiducci, and Senior Archive Editor Laird Borelli-Persson—who together discuss the readers’ selections. 

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When local officials clear out homeless encampments, it’s their duty to safeguard the belongings they collect. However, a recent ProPublica investigation revealed that in Portland, these possessions are only returned to their owners about 4% of the time. Today, ProPublica reporter Nicole Santa Cruz joins us to unpack this investigation. She’ll delve into the impact these policies are having on Portland’s unhoused community.

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Introducing Ozempic & Weight Loss Drugs: How They Work in Your Brain | The Oprah Podcast from The Oprah Podcast.

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In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, Oprah sits down with Dr. Ania Jastreboff, an endocrinologist and associate professor at the Yale School of Medicine, to talk about the new GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound. Dr. Ania, who has been on the forefront of GLP-1 medication research for the past 20 years, will talk through why it is biologically difficult for some people to lose weight, maintain weight loss and why obesity is a disease. She explains how the new GLP-1 medications work, how they can facilitate weight loss, and if they are safe. Dr. Ania answers questions from people around the country who are taking the GLP-medications and have lost a significant amount of weight. We will also share an update from Amy Kane who told her story of losing 160 pounds on weight loss medications last year on Oprah’s ABC Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution.

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