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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August 01, 2025The Police Reform Debate, Shelter Plan Backlash, and the Lloyd Center's Post-Capitalist Era
A death in police custody has reignited the debate over reform. Community members are speaking out against new overnight shelters. And the Lloyd Center's found new life as a kind of post-capitalist creative utopia. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this week’s Friday news roundup are KBOO news director Althea Billings and Stumptown Savings founder Bryan M. Vance.
Discussed in this week's episode:
Portland Police Union Criticizes City Leaders for ‘False Binary’ Between Police and Portland Street Response [OPB]

Portland Will Open Its Third Overnight Shelter Next Week. Here’s What Guests Will Actually Get [Oregonian]

Portland Mayor Wilson’s Shelter Plan Received With Skepticism at Neighborhood Forum [OPB]

5 ways a 65-Year-Old Mall Has Become Portland’s Coolest Hangout Spot, for Now [Oregonian]
City Cast is HIRING! City Cast Twin Cities and City Cast Seattle are launching this fall — we are seeking a host, creative producers, an audience development manager, and a senior account executive for each team. Check out our jobs page for more info.
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.
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Rose City Comic Con

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38min
July 31, 2025Your Guide to August 2025 in Portland
Whether you’re watching an outdoor movie or hanging out with the City Cast Portland crew at the last Portland Pickles game of the season, August offers plenty of opportunities to end your summer on a high note. City Cast Portland has handpicked the absolute best of the month’s food, entertainment, and community happenings to help you narrow down your plans to this month’s must-dos — like surveying your neighborhood for streetside fruit trees.
Plus, a bonus suggestion from our episode archive: Portland's Favorite Parks
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 August in Portland, check out Hey Portland’s take on what to do this month.
City Cast Portland is also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Portland.
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Reach us at [email protected].
Learn more about the sponsors of this July 31st episode:
Rose City Comic Con

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27min
July 30, 2025An Oregon Beginner’s Guide to Fishing with Crappie Killa
We're in an ideal location to pick up fishing as a hobby: Oregon offers year-round opportunities to catch a ton of different kinds of fish, in nearby rivers, mountain lakes, or even the Pacific Ocean. But where do you start? And what fish are safe or even legal to eat? Today, executive producer John Notarianni talks with local fishing legend Keevin “Crappie Killa" Collier. He's going to set us up with all we need to know to get our first catch: the gear, the locations, and even some cooking tips.
Discussed in today's episode:
Blue Lake Regional Park

Henry Hagg Lake

Duckworth Dock

ODFW Licensing Information

ODFW Fishing Species

Crappie Killa Bait Co.
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If you enjoyed today's interview with Kenai-Red Fish Company's Founder, Clint Benson, learn more here.
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29min
July 29, 2025The Fight To Rebuild the Heart of Portland’s Black Community
Albina Vision Trust has a bold mission: to redevelop 94 acres of Lower Albina, the historic heart of Portland’s Black community. The nonprofit has made major strides since it was founded in 2018, but now one of its key projects is in jeopardy, thanks to a sudden move from the Trump administration. Today, executive producer John Notarianni talks with Albina Vision Trust's JT Flowers about his organization's efforts to revitalize one of Portland’s most complex and symbolic neighborhoods.
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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.
Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.
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Learn more about the sponsors of this July 29 episode:
Rose City Comic Con

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Cathedral Park Cohousing
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33min
July 28, 2025Why Oregon's Rewriting the Rules of Involuntary Mental Health Treatment
Two big bills focusing on mental health passed in the legislature last month, aiming to reform our state’s civil commitment process and expand mental health treatment facilities. Today, we’re revisiting a conversation with KOIN investigative reporter Elise Haas about what the new legislation will do, and why some still oppose it.
This episode first aired on March 12, 2025
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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 July 28th episode:
Rose City Comic Con

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Oregon Coast Visitors Association

Cathedral Park Cohousing
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31min
July 25, 2025Gov. Kotek's Plan To Save ODOT, PPS' Cocktail of Chaos, and the End of Pumpkin Patches?
Portland Public Schools' new board is facing an uphill battle, local farms are grappling with potential new restrictions, and Gov. Tina Kotek is proposing a new financial strategy to keep ODOT afloat. Joining host Claudia Meza for the Friday news round-up are Willamette Week reporter and author, Brianna Wheeler, and our executive producer, John Notarianni.
Discussed in Today's Episode:
Claudia Meza Brings Humor and Precision to City Cast Podcast [Willamette Week]

At Portland Public Schools, a ‘Mom Takeover’ and a Brewing Storm [Oregonian🔒]

Oregon Family Farms Outraged Over Proposed State Rules They Say Could Hurt Business [KATU]

Gov. Tina Kotek Unveils Transportation Funding Plan for Special Session To Maintain Services, Avoid Layoffs [Oregonian🔒]

Author Brianna Wheeler at Pickathon [pickathon.com]
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.
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Learn more about the sponsors of this July 25th episode:
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Oregon Health Authority

Cascadia Getaways

Oregon Coast Visitors Association
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37min
July 24, 2025Portland's Battle of the Naked Bike Rides
Portland’s got a robust cycling community, which is epitomized by the annual World Naked Bike Ride. But this year, things are getting a little complicated: Portland is set to host two naked bike rides, just weeks apart. And let’s just say, there’s some tension over which one counts as the real naked bike ride and how we ended up here in the first place. Today on City Cast Portland, Willamette Week arts and culture reporter Rachel Saslow joins executive producer John Notarianni to break it all down.
Discussed in Today's Episode:
After a Crack in Leadership, Dueling World Naked Bike Rides Are Now Scheduled in Portland This Summer [Willamette Week]

Portland World Naked Bike Ride Announces Grant Park as Starting Location [Willamette Week]

Portland World Naked Bike Ride (on July 26)

World Naked Bike Ride Portland (on August 9)
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 July 24th episode:
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Oregon Health Authority

Cascadia Getaways

Oregon Coast Visitors Association
...more
20min
July 23, 2025Medicaid Layoffs, Dame Time Returns, a NE Fred Meyer Closure, and AC in All Rental Units?
This week, the first signs of local fallout from federal Medicaid cuts hit Portland, Damian Lillard returns to the Trailblazers, the impending closure of a Northeast Portland Fred Meyer, and should rental units be required to have AC? Plus, we're digging into our listener mailbag. Joining executive producer John Notarianni for this midweek roundup of news is senior producer Giulia Fiaoni.
Discussed in Today's Episode:
CareOregon Lays Off 80 Employees, Eliminates Vacant Positions [Oregonian]

Damian Lillard Officially Signs Contract To Return to Trail Blazers [Oregonian 🔒]

ICE To Deport Willamette Valley Vineyard Manager Despite Public Outcry for His Release [OPB]

New Video Shows Masked Ice Agents Arrest Father Outside Child’s School in Beaverton [OPB]

Fred Meyer Closure To Affect 249 Workers in Portland [Portland Business Journal 🔒]

AC Requirement May Hit Rentals in Portland [Oregonian]
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.
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Learn more about the sponsors of this July 23rd episode:
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Oregon Health Authority

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Oregon Coast Visitors Association
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23min
July 22, 2025Why Deaths Among Homeless Portlanders Have Quadrupled
A new report reveals that the Portland area spent over $700 million on homeless services last year. But despite the urgency of the issue and the increased investment, one estimate shows deaths among Portlanders experiencing homelessness quadrupled between 2019 and 2023. Today on City Cast Portland, Street Roots editor in chief K. Rambo, who worked on the story in collaboration with ProPublica, breaks down their reporting on the spike in deaths.
Discussed in Today's Episode:
Portland Said It Was Investing in Homeless People’s Safety. Deaths Have Quadrupled. [ProPublica]
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.
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Learn more about the sponsors of this July 22nd episode:
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Oregon Health Authority

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27min
July 21, 2025This Summer’s Best Portland Dates: Paddling, Horseback Riding, Picnicking, and More
When it comes to planning the perfect summer date, there are limitless options for places to go and explore. Today on City Cast Portland, host Claudia Meza talks with resident fun expert and author of the official The Portland Book of Dates, Eden Dawn. She's got ideas for your next summer date – whether in town, on a day trip, or an overnighter somewhere magical – with a friend, lover, or anything in between.
Mentioned in Today's Episode:
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

Villa Catalana Cellars

Suavie Island

Topaz Farms

Lost Lake

Hood River Fruit Loop

Tunnel Beach

Hug Point

Oswald West State Park

Short Sand Beach

Oysterville
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 July 21st episode:
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PaintCare

Oregon Health Authority

Cascadia Getaways

Oregon Coast Visitors Association
...more
29min

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How many episodes does City Cast Portland have?

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