Willamette Week Podcast

In this episode of Distance Voices, Matthew Singer interviews Matt King who talks about the music scene in Portland this summer and his new music production company. Shannon Gormley then interviews Noah Greenwald about the way we can improve the health of our forests and how these actions will benefit our state as a whole. Finally, we end the show with a Katu News anchor interviewing news editor Aaron Mesh about Willamette Week's May 12th cover story. Thanks for listening and see you on Saturday.

In this episode of the Dive Podcast, we interview reporter Tess Riski on her cover story about the shooting of Robert Delgado. We go into the case as well as what institutions should be fixed to prevents incidences like these from happening in the future. We also talk to Matthew Singer and pick his brain about the best food in Portland. Two completely different topics, one really interesting episode. Thanks for listening. 

In this episode of distant voices, Shannon Gormley interviews climatologist Larry O'Neill about last summer's wildfires and what we can expect Oregon's weather this summer to look like. We also air an excerpt of a Dive interview with Don Mazziotti that has never been heard before. Don is the director of Oregon Harbor of Hope, a leading nonprofit in Oregon working to end homelessness. Thanks for listening and see you on Saturday.

This week we are joined on the podcast by Senator Jeff Merkley. Hank and Merkley talk about COVID-19, police reform, climate change, and more. Thanks for listening.

In this episode of Distant Voices, arts and culture editor Matthew Singer sits down with the President and CEO of the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association, Jason Brandt. They talk about the latest dining restrictions placed on the state by Governor Brown.  Also on this episode, Mark Zusman and Aaron Mesh interview the Executive Director and VP of the Board at Oregon Historical Society,  Kerry Tymchuk and  Mary Faulkner. They discuss renaming high schools, a new ballot measure,  statue vandalism, and much more. Thanks for listening and come back on Saturday for a special guest on The Dive Podcast.

On this week's episode, we sit down with reporter Rachel Monahan as she takes us behind the scenes of the largest vaccination center in Oregon. How does one in every eight Oregonians get their vaccine? Find out on this episode. Also, all the headlines + WW's endorsements for this upcoming ballot. Lastly, Distant Voices are moving from Tuesday to Wednesday. See ya then! Thanks for listening.

In this episode of Distant Voices, the Willamette Week Newsroom discusses several hot topics. We talk about the internet community that helps people in Oregon find a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. We talk to Representative Campos about her bill providing care for homeless people. And we end the episode by talking to Rep. Earl Blumenauer about the plans to put a bridge over the Columbia River. Thanks for listening and come back on Saturday to listen to Dive with Hank Sanders.

In this episode of the Dive Podcast, we talk to arts & culture editor Matthew Singer as he tells us about the best places to get a drink outside in Portland. While you might be more than ready to get back out there, Rachel Monahan comes and tells us what we need to know about Oregon's vaccine rollout program. With summer upon us, enjoying ourselves in a safe manner is critical in this day and age. This episode has you covered. Thanks for listening.

On this week's episode of Distant Voices, reporter Tess Riski discusses the federal lawsuit against a Portland Police detective. Riski interviews the woman at the center of this lawsuit - Hannah Ahern - about the events that took place. Also on this episode, Shanon Gormley sits down with  McMenamins' music director Jimi Biron. Biron and Gormely talk discuss how Oregon's strict COVID-19 restrictions may be ruining Oregon's music scene for decades to come. Thanks for listening and come back Saturday for the Dive Podcast.

4/20 is right around the corner. We talk to arts & culture editor Matthew Singer as he discusses the impact COVID-19 has had on Oregon's weed industry. We also air our exclusive interview with U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer who is one of the most vocal supporters of the legalization of marijuana. Thank you so much for listening. Email [email protected] for tips, suggestions, or questions.