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  • Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about a Philadelphia activist’s lie causing trouble at a local therapy office, all the money coming from who-knows-where in Oregon’s upcoming elections, and the latest audit looking into the city’s affordable housing mandate. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel and our very own producer, John Notarianni.
    Discussed in Today’s Episode:


    A Disgraced Philadelphia Activist Landed a Job at a Portland Therapy Clinic. The Therapists Quit. [Willamette Week]


    Flood of 11th-Hour Donations, Big Outside Spending Boosts Maxine Dexter in Race for Congress [Oregonian 🔒]


    Last-Minute Outside Spending Floods Oregon’s 5th Congressional District Race [Willamette Week]   


    Portland Officials Used Millions Earmarked for Affordable Housing to Cover Own Costs, City Watchdog Finds [Oregonian 🔒]


    Portland Program That Requires Developers Build Affordable Housing is Falling Short, Audit Finds [OPB] 


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  • The Columbia River’s millions of salmon sustained Indigenous people throughout the Pacific Northwest for millennia. But between the effects of overfishing and climate change, there’s only a fraction of their historic populations left. Today on City Cast Portland, executive producer John Notarianni talks with OPB investigations editor Tony Schick about OPB’s new podcast “Salmon Wars.” Schick digs deep into the history of the fish, the radical efforts to preserve them, and the threats they still face.
    Events mentioned in today’s episode:


    McMenamins UFO Fest, May 17 - 18


    East Portland Sunday Parkways, May 19


    The Vanport Mosaic Festival, May 18 - June 1

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  • There’s nothing better than sitting out on the deck of a vineyard, looking out at the beautiful landscape and sipping something special. Lucky for us, the Willamette Valley has over 700 wineries, many of them about an hour’s drive. But the hardest part sometimes is just picking which one to visit! Which has the best food, or the nicest patio? Which do you need to book ahead? And where are the best local urban wineries? Today on City Cast Portland, host Claudia Meza talks with Eater Portland editor Brooke Jackon-Glidden. She’s got tips on how to get the most out of this glorious wine-tasting season.
    Discussed in Today’s Episode:

    Statera Cellars

    Community Wine Bar

    Le Clos

    Fossil & Fawn

    Amaterra Winery

    Soter Vineyards

    Hiyu Wine Farm

    Day Wines at Day Camp

    Loop de loop


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  • Today on City Cast Portland, we’re looking into a new-age spirituality group that’s raising eyebrows in Ashland, and how they fit into Oregon’s strange propensity for attracting religious cults. Plus, we’ll take a look at the worst reviews of some of Portland’s best karaoke spots. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this midweek news roundup is our very own producer, Giulia Fiaoni.
    Discussed in Today’s Episode:


    The TwinRay Mystery: A Spiritual Group in Ashland Raises Eyebrows and Worries [OPB]   


    Inside Ashland's TwinRay Cult [The Guru] 


    ‘Bundyville’ [OPB]


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  • With the arrival of warmer weather, it’s the perfect time of year to jump from dance club to music bar for a late night out in the city. Producer Giulia Fiaoni has spent a lot of time tracking down the best places to dance in town and joins host, Claudia Meza, with tips on how to make the most out of a night out dancing – whether you’re moshing to live punk, grooving to ABBA, or learning how to two-step, we’ve got you covered. 
    This conversation first aired on Jan. 16, 2024
    Places to Dance This Mess Around:

    Lollipop Shoppe 

    The Coffin Club

    The Goodfoot

    Aztec Willies

    Landmark Saloon

    Holocene

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  • Hey there! We are excited to share the trailer for a new special limited series from our friends and colleagues at City Cast Denver. If you’re a fan of what we do at City Cast, you’ll want to check it out:

    You’ve probably heard a story about Congresswoman Lauren Boebert. Like, how she got kicked out of a production of “Beetlejuice” for vaping and groping her date. Or, that time she heckled President Biden during his State of the Union address. Throughout it all, she keeps winning elections and amassing followers, so it’s hard not to watch her meteoric rise and wonder: What does it mean for the future of American Politics?

    Host Bree Davies and Executive Producer Paul Karolyi have been covering Boebert’s wildest moments on City Cast Denver for years. And with only a month until her make-or-break primary on June 25, they’re talking to former friends and rivals, supporters and detractors, real people throughout Colorado who have been affected by her work in Congress, and hopefully Lauren herself. 

    It’s a new limited series from City Cast, because no matter how you feel about her, you have to admit, it feels like Lauren Boebert Can’t Lose.

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  • Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the safety issues facing Portland’s transit system, the aftermath of the PSU ceasefire protests, and the city camping ban that has been officially approved after many iterations. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this week’s Friday news roundup are Portland Mercury news reporter Taylor Griggs and our very own producer, Giulia Fiaoni.
    Discussed on Today’s Episode:


    STREET VIEW: Public Transit Safety Concerns Deserve a Thoughtful Response [Portland Mercury] 


    Students in Oregon and Across U.S. Call for Divestment. It’s Not So Simple. [Oregonian] 


    Posts Called for Targeted Vandalism, Violence During Portland State University Protests, Police Say [KGW] 


    PSU Requests Portland Police Help in Clearing Library Occupied by Student Protesters [Oregonian]


    Portland Mayor’s Scaled-Back Homeless Camping Ban Approved, Enforcement Can Begin Immediately [Oregonian]


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  • Four of the five seats on the Multnomah County Commission are up for grabs during this month’s primary election. Despite being under-the-radar for many voters, this race could lead to a significant shift in the priorities of county leaders. Today, Oregonian City Hall reporter Shane Dixon Kavanaugh is sharing his cheat sheet on who’s running and where they stand on the issues. And don’t worry if you’re not 100% sure what the county commission even does — we’ve got you covered.
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  • In the last year, Portland’s had alternative shelters spring up, a 90-day fentanyl emergency declared, Measure 110 rolled back, and a ton of money funneled into new affordable housing. But are any of these things changing the day-to-day on city streets? Today we’re asking Blanchet House executive director Scott Kerman about his ground-level perspective on the state of homelessness, addiction, and behavioral health. 
    Mentioned in this episode:

    What Portland Gets Wrong About Old Town [City Cast Portland 🎧]
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  • Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the proposed $8.2 billion city budget that dropped last Friday, including some of the items the Portland Clean Energy Fund is throwing down for, as well as a couple of updates on some stories we talked about in last week’s Friday news roundup. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s midweek roundup is our executive producer, John Notarianni.
    Discussed on Today’s Episode:


    Mayor Ted Wheeler plans to fully fund Portland Street Response, cash-strapped Fire Bureau [Oregonian] 


    Mayor's Proposed Budget City of Portland, Oregon Fiscal Year 2024-25 [Portland.gov]


    U.S. Senate Dems Launch Renewed Push for Full Marijuana Legalization [Oregon Capital Chronicle]  


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  • Bill Oakley is best known for his work as a showrunner for “The Simpsons”; he’s probably written some of your favorite lines from the show. But in recent years, Oakley has become Portland’s resident fast food expert. With National Hamburger Day coming up on May 28, Oakley is here to give us his honest takes on Portland’s fast food scene — from vegan junk food to the best burgers — as well as his expert opinion on where Homer Simpson would dine in town. This episode originally aired on Nov 21, 2023.Restaurants Discussed in Today’s Episode:The Original Food Carts at John’s MarketplaceThe Hinterland Bar & Food CartsGnarlysBoxcar PizzaBuddy’s SteaksBottle Rocket BurgersBunk BarCanardFuller's Burger ShackMidCity SmashedburgerFarmer and the BeastSure Shot BurgerHit the Spot!Wolfs Head BurgerChamps BurgerLos Burros SupremosTight TacosBecome a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448.Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.Learn more about the sponsor of this episode:Bon Coeur Home and Wellness with offer code BonCoeurCityCast20Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Happy 503 Day, everyone! Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about some of the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s planned greenway additions, what the upcoming federal reclassification of cannabis would mean to our local industry, and the participatory budgeting campaign currently gathering signatures. Plus, we reveal our new unofficial city slogan! Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Willamette Week’s Potlander column author, Brianna Wheeler, and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni.
    Discussed on Today’s Episode:


    Federal Cannabis Reclassification Could Bring Pharmaceutical Companies to Oregon’s Marijuana Industry [OPB]


    What Would You Do With $15 Million of City Money? Petition Would Give Portlanders a Say [Portland Mercury]


    News Release: Biking in Portland Grows by 5%, as PBOT Announces New Greenways and Retrofits Opening This Year [Portland.gov] 


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  • For the past month, City Cast Portland has been campaigning to make May 3 an official holiday celebrating all that is Portland. But since it’s a brand-new holiday, host Claudia Meza and producers John Notarianni and Giulia Fiaoni have picked the best ideas for how to celebrate the inaugural 503 Day, with contributions from city leaders, regular contributors, and you — our amazing listeners.
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  • If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Portland community. 
    From checking out a mausoleum tour to getting outdoors with a NW forest pass, there’s no shortage of things to do this month in Portland. So the City Cast Portland team is here to narrow down your May bucket list to the must-dos, like this seasonal food guide. 
    One bonus suggestion from our episode archive: “Why Spring Is the Perfect Time To Visit Oregon’s High Desert”
    For even more tips on how to make the most of May in Portland, check out Hey Portland’s take on what to do this month. 
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  • Today, we’re starting something new: neighborhood guides where we talk with notable Portlanders about the good, the bad, and the ugly of where they live.
    First up: potentially our most controversial neighborhood, Old Town Chinatown. Suzette Smith, from the Portland Mercury, has lived there for nearly a decade and has plenty of reasons why we have Old Town pegged all wrong.
    And a note to our ride-or-dies: our midweek roundup will be back next week.
    Places mentioned in this episode:


    Karaoke From Hell at Dante’s

    Sushi Ichiban

    Darcelle XV Showplace

    Kingsland Kitchen

    Little Peacock

    Hallway PDX

    Deadstock Coffee

    Cafe United

    Stumptown

    Kells Irish Pub

    Buranko Cafe

    The Society Hotel

    The Hoxton

    Lan Su Chinese Garden

    Sizzle Pie

    Voodoo Doughnut

    Pine Street Market


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  • Despite our iconic forests, mountains, and waterfalls, some Oregonians say the real adventure awaits us in the high desert, east of the Cascades. Out there, you’ll see landscapes unlike anywhere else in the Northwest, remnants of volcanic activity, aromatic brush and desert wildflowers, black-tailed jackrabbits, and a big ole crack in the ground. Today on City Cast Portland, Norther Emily of Wild Solitude Guiding fills us in on why spring is the perfect time to visit the high desert.
    Discussed in today’s episode:

    Maupin

    Lower Deschutes River

    Criterion Tract

    Smith Rock

    Gray Butte

    Painted Hills Natural Beef

    Christmas Valley

    Fort Rock

    Crack in the Ground

    The Lost Forest and Shifting Sand Dunes

    Summer Lake Hot Springs


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  • Today we’re talking about why a North Portland affordable housing development for seniors is sitting empty, which type of homeless shelters are most successful in moving people into permanent housing, and whether Metro should be diverting supportive housing services dollars to buy existing cheap residential properties. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are KOIN 6 investigative reporter Elise Haas, and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni.
    Stories discussed in today’s episode:


    Rosemont Court Residents Wonder, ‘What Is Our Fate?’ [KOIN]


    Study Finds Motels and Village Shelters Provide Best Outcome for Those Experiencing Homelessness [KGW]


    Portland Apartment Buildings Are Selling Cheap. Is That an Opportunity for Local Governments? [Willamette Week]


    Inside a Portland Micro-Village [City Cast Portland 🎧]


    What’s Working (and Not) in Portland’s Shelter Programs [City Cast Portland 🎧]

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  • On May 21, a primary election is likely to decide whether Mike Schmidt remains Multnomah County’s District Attorney or if instead the job will be passed on to Nathan Vasquez, a prosecutor working in the DA's office. Schmidt has appeared on the show a couple of times, so today we’re talking with Vasquez about why he thinks our city would be safer with him in office.
    Events mentioned in today’s episode:

    The Portland Night Market


    ‘Return of the Living Dead 3’ at the Clinton Street Theater


    ’Avatar: The Last Airbender’ in Concert at the Keller Auditorium


    Register to vote in the May primary election

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  • Jenny Nguyen is the owner of Portland’s Sports Bra — the first bar in America dedicated to playing only women’s sports. Following this week’s news that The Sports Bra plans to begin opening franchises nationwide, we’re revisiting a conversation host Claudia Meza had with Nguyen about her role in raising the profile of college and professional women’s basketball, in our city and across the country.
    This conversation originally aired on May 25, 2023
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  • Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about a recent report on the health of the Willamette River and our local coastal waters. We also have updates on stories from last week, including Commissioner Rene Gonzalez’s backtracking on Mayor Ted Wheeler’s updated camping ban, and redemption for a maligned executive producer. Joining host Claudia Meza on our midweek roundup is our very own producer, Giulia Fiaoni.
    Discussed in Today’s Episode:


    Oregon Could Place Limits on River Trash, Ocean Acidification [OPB]


    The Portland Spirit Turns 30 Years Old [Willamette Week]


    Gonzalez’s Punitive Camping Ban, Unfinished City Projects in SE, and Changing Public School Funding [City Cast Portland]


    Gonzalez Pares Back Camping Ban Proposal [Willamette Week]  


    High-Visibility Crossing at SE 80th and Stark [Montavilla News]


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