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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June 28, 2023 The Most — and Least — Liked Lawmakers in the Portland Area
For the past 46 years, Willamette Week has published an anonymous survey where our state capitol’s lobbyists and staff members rank and comment on the lawmakers who were part of that year’s legislative session. They’re scored on everything from how smart they appeared to how well-liked they were.

So today on the show, host Claudia Meza is joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning political Willamette Week reporter Nigel Jaquiss for a gossip-laden analysis of this year’s legislative session.

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June 27, 2023Portland’s Best Diners
When you think of a classic diner, what comes to mind: A counter? Cozy booths? Never-ending coffee refills? This month Eater Portland wrestled with this very concept of what even constitutes a Portland diner in a city that’s had more diner closures this past few years than ever before.
So today on the show, host Claudia Meza talks with Brooke Jackson-Glidden, editor of Eater Portland (and recent James Beard award-winner), about her picks for that true diner experience.

Diners mentioned on the show:
Stepping Stone Cafe
Nite Hawk
Slim’s
My Father’s Place
Banning’s
Fuller’s Coffee Shop
Cameo Café East

This has nothing to do with diners, but c’mon:
Steamed Hams by Bill Oakley

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June 26, 2023Portland Tourist Traps Every Local Should See
Part of the fun of going to a new city is experiencing it all for the first time and learning about the place you’re visiting. You might check out some things that wouldn’t interest you back home (and you might feel a little silly doing it). But what if you brought that same tourist energy to rediscover Portland?
Today on City Cast Portland, host Claudia Meza is joined by Eden Dawn, author of “The Portland Book of Dates” and co-host of the “We Can’t Print This” podcast, and our very own lead producer, John Notarianni. We’ll look at our city through a newcomer’s gaze for the final episode of our Summer Entertainment Guide.

Locations mentioned in the episode:
Wine tours
Pine Street 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
Bar Norman
Portland Japanese Garden
Kick Ass Walking Tours
Previously aired episodes mentioned:
The Great Portland Doughnut Throwdown
The Lore of Old Town's Shanghai Tunnels

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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June 23, 2023 City Council Gets a Raise, I-5 Bridge Gets $1B, and A.I. Answering the City’s Phones
Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the last-minute billion-dollar amendment for the I-5 bridge expansion, the city testing artificial intelligence for non-emergency calls, and two major proposals from the committee working on Portland’s charter reform. Joining host Claudia Meza is Portland Mercury reporter Taylor Griggs and our very own lead producer, John Notarianni.

Stories discussed in today’s episode:
In last-minute amendment, Oregon lawmakers propose $1 billion for I-5 bridge replacement project [Portland Mercury]
A.I. call taker will begin taking over police nonemergency phone lines next week [Willamette Week]
Portland’s charter reform is moving full steam ahead [Portland Mercury]

Link to citizen-proposed charter reform maps:
https://districtr.org/tag/Portland2023

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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June 22, 2023 What You Need To Know About Fentanyl Addiction in Portland
Fentanyl has led to a record number of overdose deaths in Portland. But it’s not just the risk associated with using the drug that’s grown: it turns out it’s actually much harder to get off the drug too. And that’s become one of the many factors exacerbating our city’s homelessness crisis.
Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking with Emily Green of the Lund Report. She recently looked into the challenges fentanyl and other drugs have created for detox providers and other treatment centers in the Portland area. She’s helping us unpack some of the issues at play we’re actively seeing in our streets today.
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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25min
June 21, 2023 Debunking the Biggest Misconceptions About Portland
When we started this podcast last December, it felt like we were at the height of stereotypes and misconceptions about Portland all over social media. People wanted to know what the heck was going on over here. Even City Cast CEO (and Slate Political Gabfest co-host) David Plotz had questions.
Today we’re re-airing a conversation from February with David Plotz in the host seat, asking Claudia Meza what Portland’s really all about. Maybe it’ll help first-timers learn a bit more about our city. Hopefully, it’ll just help the rest of us remember why this city is awesome.

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 Twitter and Instagram.
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20min
June 20, 2023 Your Quick Guide to Portland Pride Celebrations
For the next installment of our Summer Entertainment Guide, where we help you make the most of this short sweet season that’s upon us: It’s Pride Month! So much sweat and tears have gone into turning one brutal night in 1969 into an internationally celebrated month-long party. Today we’re talking with Pride Northwest executive director Debra Porta about the events she’s most looking forward to and why this year’s Pride is breaking the mold of our city’s previous celebrations.

Events discussed in today’s episode:
The Takeoff Flight 2: The Jetlag
2023 Portland Gay Prides Pageant
Portland Gay Men's Chorus: Disney Pride in Concert
Ankeny Alley Festival
Portland Pride Parade

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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June 16, 2023Ambulance Shortages, Portland’s Problematic Batman, and New Police Drones
Today we’re talking about our dismal ambulance response times, a controversial lawyer striking once again, and the newly-launched PPB drone program. Joining host Claudia Meza for this week’s news roundup is Willamette Week’s “Dive” podcast host and "Potlander" column author Brianna Wheeler and our very own lead producer, John Notarianni.
Stories discussed in today's episode:
Multnomah County struggles with delayed ambulance response times amid paramedic shortage [KATU]
A Portland man died waiting for an ambulance that didn't arrive for 32 minutes [KGW]
A Portland lawyer known for representing property owners sends Multnomah County a warning [Willamette Week]
Police drone pilot program to lift off next week [Portland Mercury]
State agency to consider whether to pull police certification of retired West Linn Chief Terry Timeus [Oregonian]
How a controversial technology firm courted Portland police [The Guardian]

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 Twitter and Instagram.
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June 15, 2023 Portland’s Best Summer Events, From Soapbox Derbies to Canine Fashion Shows
Summer’s nearly here, and so too is the stress of trying to fit in every warm-weather activity you dreamed about all winter. Over the next few weeks, our Summer Entertainment Guide will bring you recommendations for how to spend these sunny days. Today we’re kicking it off with our city’s event guru, Portland actor, and creator Michele Venlee. She’s helping us comb through all the upcoming summer festivals to figure out which are worth the crowd.

Parks events:
Portland Parks’ Summer Free For All
East Portland Summer Arts Festival
Tiger Tiger
Comedy In The Park

Bigger festivals:
Waterfront Blues Festival
Cathedral Park Jazz Festival
Mississippi Street Fair
Portland Pride Waterfront Festival and Parade
PDX Adult Soapbox Derby

Food events:
Pride Vegan Night Market
Cider Summit
Portland Beer and Cheese Festival
Portland Craft Beer Festival
Jade International Night Market

Events this weekend:
Juneteenth Cookout at The Redd on Salmon
Juneteenth at Lillis-Albina Park
Haute Dog Fashion Show
Delta Park Powwow and Encampment

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 Twitter and Instagram.
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June 14, 2023 Why Portland is a World-Renowned Animation Hub
When the film “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature this year, it greatly validated Portland’s animation industry. Much of the work on the film was done not only at the Portland offices of animation studio ShadowMachine, but also in the backyards and homes of our local fabricators and animators. Now a new exhibit at the Portland Art Museum highlights the artistry behind the film. ShadowMachine co-founder Alex Bulkley is here to tell us more about this exhibit and why our city continues to be the perfect place to make animation.

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 Twitter and Instagram.
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The podcast currently has 1,141 episodes available.

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