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The Local episodes

  • Riverkeepers
    Today onThe Local:A name change? Your QuickSix Portland news headlines
    And, an interview with Travis Williams, exec director of Willamette Riverkeeper.
    25 min
  • Housing Priorities for the Legislative Sessions
    Today onTheLocal:TheQuickSix headlines, with Jeff& Emily - start your day with the most vital news stories for Oregonians.Then, an in depth conversation with Allison McIntosh of Neighborhood Partnerships on priorities and goals for this legislative session.
    27 min
  • Ted's Bodyguards
    Today on TheLocal:
    Jeff &Emily have the QuickSix local news headlines! Then, ChristineAlexander talks withAlex Frane of Eater PDX to get the lowdown on Portland's food scene.
    25 min
  • Groundhog Day
    Today onTheLocal:
    Be an informed Portlander with today's QuickSix local news rundown!
    Then, becomeeven more informed with our weekly briefing on the CityCouncil.
    Lastly, an interview with Chris May of Street Roots on the importance of the current rent freeze extension.
    31 min
  • Labor Under Biden
    Welcome toTheLocal:Today we've got the Quick Six local news rundown, with Jeff & Emily bringing you the most vital news for Portland and Oregon.Then, a discussion on Biden's plans for labor, with XRAY's Christine Alexander and Stacy Chamberlain, the executive director of Oregon AFSCME.
    26 min
  • Fertile Ground Festival
    Today on TheLocal:
    The QuickSix! Jefferson looks at the PPB's involvement with the FBI before their withdrawal from the joint terrorism task force; Emily discuses efforts to return salmon to the Columbia River.
    Then, Andy Lindberg talks with director Nicole Lane about how the FertileGround Festival is looking different this year.
    32 min
  • "The Portland Book of Dates"
    Today onTheLocal:
    The QuickSix delves into the ongoing legislative session, then an interview with Ashod Simonian and Eden Dawn, authors of "ThePortland Book of Dates".
    26 min
  • Pepper Spray and Cajun Tater Tots
    Today onTheLocal:
    Jeff &Emily have the QuickSix local news headlines. Sam delivers the weekly update on City Council happenings, and then Christine talks with Brook fromEater.PDX about how to-go cocktails are impacting restaurants.
    20 min
  • A New Legislative Session
    Welcome toTheLocal...Today's Quick Six drills down into the start of the state legislative session, looking at what's on the table and what will become big topics this year.Then, an interview with Dr. MelGurtov, Professor Emeritus of Political Science in the Hatfield School of Government at Portland State University, on foreign policy under the new Biden administration.
    31 min

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Your daily dose of local news and democracy with a focus on Portland, Oregon. The Local is a production of XRAY FM as part of its mission to amplify the voices of its community and deliver…