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  • The Mayor of NE Portland Turns 90
    Today on The Local:Your Quick Six headlines - Jeff & Emily have the most important headlines for Portland this morning.Then, a conversation with Paul Knauls, the Mayor of NE Portland.
    32 min
  • Innauguration Day!
    Today, on The Local:It's inauguration day! But, as usual, we've got the most important local and regional headlines in the Quick Six news rundown. Then, an interview with Tom Llewellyn on mutual aid networks.
    29 min
  • Street Response Program
    Today on The Local:
    Quick Six headlines, looking at MLK celebrations in Portland, vaccine plans, coal plant protests, and more.
    Then, Sam Smargiassi brings us updates on this week's City Council activity.
    Lastly, we're joined by Emily Green from Street Roots to talk about the new Portland Street Response Program.
    26 min
  • Se-Ah-Dom Edmo on 2021 Priorities
    Today on the Local:
    Emily & Jeff deliver the most important news stories in The Quick Six.
    Then, a conversation with Se-Ah-Dom Edmo on priorities and goals for 2021.
    Lastly, an in-depth conversation with Justice Nelson on listening for community need.
    40 min
  • Multnomah County DA Mike Schmidt!
    Today: It's not the ides of January (why not?!) but Emily & Jeff have the top stories you need to hear.Then, an in-depth discussion with just-inaugurated DA Mike Schmidt, who talks about his goals for this year and his career as third-baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies.
    27 min
  • Centering the Vaccination Roll-Out on Racial Justice
    Today:
    The Quick Six news headlines, with new info on Rep. Mike Nearman's open door, a stubbed toe pandemic, and a potential lawsuit against Zenith Energy.
    Then, a conversation with Cyreena Boston Ashby on focusing on racial justice while rolling out the COVID vaccination.
    26 min
  • City Council Update & Charter Review Commission
    We're celebrating Episode 200 with one of the best episodes yet!
    Jeff & Emily have the quick six local news headlines, followed by an overview of the most recent City Council meeting. Then, a deep dive into the Charter Review Commission - a look at some of the most important political work taking place in Portland right now.
    Radio is yours - help us keep on putting out the only daily news podcast in PDX!
    23 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…