Willamette Week Podcast

On this episode of the Dive, Brianna welcomes WW contributor Jason Cohen to dish on some of Portland's newest foodie hot spots.

News highlights include more guns on and off the streets, data on how measure 110 has or has not affected law enforcement and an illuminating profile of City Council candidate, Rene Gonzalez, 

On this week's episode of the pod, host Brianna Wheeler chats with Connor Radnovitch, the author of this week's WW cover story, "Walking Tall," a compelling profile of the republican nominee for governor, Christine Drazan. 

News highlights include a sliver of justice for a medic who was brutally attacked during a 2020 protest by PPD, an overdue investigative report results in a former state representative's severe mental breakdown, and an illustrated elevator pitch for ranked choice voting.

On this episode of the Dive, host Brianna Wheeler welcomes guest Anthony Effinger to discuss his WW cover story, Fishy Fuel, an examination of a proposed biodiesel plant in Clatskanie. 

News highlights include charter reform updates, Sassy's lawsuit against a former dancer, and the therapeutic link between beer and weed. 

On this episode of the Dive,  host Brianna Wheeler is joined by WW contributor Rachel Saslow to discuss Rachel's cover story, "Is Portland Back?" The two will discuss the barometers by which one gauges the revitalization of a city, and how that data lines up with their own lived experiences. 

News highlights include local celebs throwing parties in opposition to charter reform, the state's locked psychiatric hospital releasing 100 patients early due to a lack of resources,  and the return of Candidates Gone Wild. 

On this weeks episode of the Dive, Sophie Peel joins host Brianna Wheeler to talk about  her and Lucas Manfield's week's cover piece, a deep dive into the state of Dawson Park, a mainstay of Portland's Black community. 

News highlights include a shocking and/or petty endorsement from Portland's  fire and rescuer's union,  the potential end of hookah lounges in Oregon, and a new vision for Willamette Falls led by the Grande Ronde

On this week's episode we're celebrate WW's annual Fall Arts Guide two special guests. First we'll chat with Josie Seid, who will play an abortionist seeking to buy her son's freedom in Shaking The Tree Theater's upcoming production of "Fucking A," a contemporary retelling of "The Scarlett Letter." We'll also chat with frequent WW contributor Chance Solem Pfiefer about  PAM CUT's LGBTQ themed documentary film fest, Doc-O-Rama.

News highlights include tantruming dogwalkers in the southeast, the challenges of touchy-feely strip clubs, and which posh downtown hotels are empty enough to be facing foreclosure

On this week's episode, host Brianna Wheeler chats with WW new editor Aaron Mesh about Betsy Johnson's divisive run for governor, and what makes her candidacy so polarizing.

News highlights include city leaders choosing sides on charter reform, the exodus of office workers from downtown, and peer pressure to get milkshake drunk. 

On this week's episode, Brianna breaks down the Back to School issue before chatting with Rachel Saslow about her piece, "So, Your Kid Brought Home Covid"

News highlights include data findings about a shrinking Oregon population, a new POV when it comes to houselessness and safety,  and the return of Portland's Adult Soap Box Derby.

On this episode of the Dive, Brianna chats with guest, Nigel Jaquis, about this weeks cover package, “Chasing Ghosts,” an exploration of what is left behind when  Portland properties are left to rot.

News highlights include, a stolen book mobile, a cost benefit analysis of remote work, and Betsy Johnson’s beef  with WW

This week on the Dive, host Brianna Wheeler is joined by Lucas Manfield,  author of this week's Willamette cover story, "The Odd Squad. " Lucas and Brianna will discuss the process by which Portland determines which police officers are too untrustworthy to testify in a court of law,  and why that process needs reform.

Brianna also covers the big stories of the week including a fire at the Roseway Theater, a surprising endorsement for Betsy Johnson, and the Lloyd Center’s retro resurrection.