Let’s Talk! is a podcast created by and for students at PCC. We explore cultural and social justice issues from the lens of people experiencing disabilities. Find transcripts for this episode plus more resources at our home website.

Host Carrie Cantrell travels to Tillamook Forest Center with a group of PCC students to learn about sustainability, salmon, and accessible natural spaces.

Full transcription and resources on our home website.

Amanda Antell speaks with Dora Raymaker, an openly autistic educator in higher education about their experiences and perspectives. They discuss accommodations, diagnostics, cultural attitudes, and much more. 

“Dora M Raymaker, Ph.D has been part of the PSU community since 2004, first to prepare for graduate applications, then as a student in the Systems Science graduate program and a research associate at the Regional Research Institute for Human Services (RRI). After receiving their Ph.D in Systems Science in 2016, Dr. Raymaker continued at the university as Research Assistant Professor at the RRI, where they conduct community-engaged research with the autistic, developmental disability, and mental health communities.” (Dora Raymaker | Portland State University)

Full transcription available at this website (Hyperlink will open a new tab)

Disaster Preparedness and the Pacific Northwest. An In-Person recorded event.

Episode Synopsis: On the third of May in 2023 Carrie Cantrell attended an event at PCC Cascade Campus called Go Bag! The purpose of the event was to distribute small pre-packed emergency kits, or “go-bags” to attendees at the event in the event of a sudden natural disaster such as earthquake or fire. Carrie interviewed the host of the event, Taryn Oakley, as well as many students and other attendees to gather their thoughts and perspectives on this topic. 

Transcribed by Eugene Holden

Edited by Carrie Cantrell

Transcriptions found at our home website.

Transcriptions are hosted on our website.

Amanda Antell introduces her new series in this episode and investigates the experiences of neurodivergent individuals across the spectrum. Check out the

Transcript Here.

Carrie Interviews Dr Adrien Bennings, college president of Portland Community College. View the transcription here.

Carrie and Miguel conduct interviews in the field. Click here for transcriptions.

Transcriptions can be found on our home website.