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City Cast Portland captures the one-of-a-kind creative spirit of this place and tackles who we are and where we’re going — from big deals, like equity and livability, to tiny delights, like the city's most wonderful doughnut. Host Claudia Meza is so over the notion that ‘Portland is over.’ On the show, she’ll revive your civic pride and stir you to help create local change — through conversations with neighbors, newsmakers, artists and entrepreneurs about our ever-changing city.
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- Today33 min
Did PPS Forget About Special Ed? Plus, Benson High Student Faces Domestic Terror Charges and Portland’s Pettiest Gripes
We’re talking about the impacts of Portland Public School closures on special education students, and a new state law that could charge a developmentally disabled Benson High School student as a domestic terrorist. Plus, we're unpacking Portland's pettiest gripes of the week! Joining host Claudia Meza are Willamette Week reporter and author Brianna Wheeler and Western Edge investigative journalist Leah Sottile. Discussed in today's episode: Quick Change Expected in Oregon Law That Bans Some Potlucks [Oregon Journalism Project] Families say special education students have been an afterthought amid PPS school closure plans [Oregonian] The Dubious Law Labeling Oregonians as Terrorists [Western Edge] Become 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 portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter 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 sponsors of this November 12th episode: Salishan Coastal Lodge Discover Newport St. Rose School Zupan’s
- Yesterday35 min
200,000 Oregonians Could Lose Health Coverage, Easy Ways to Slash Utility Bills, and Help Find These Stolen Model Horses
We're talking about Oregon suing the Trump Administration over actions that could leave thousands uninsured, and also looking into ways you can save money on your utilities as a renter and homeowner. Plus, a visitor to Portland needs your help looking for her unique collection of model horses. Joining host Claudia Meza is the founder of Stumptown Savings, your friendly neighborhood grocery economy newsletter, Bryan M. Vance, and our very own senior producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in today's episode: CAN YOU HELP? Prized collection of horse models stolen in downtown Portland, handed out [KATU] Oregon sues Trump administration over Medicaid work rules that could leave hundreds of thousands uninsured [Oregonian] Utility Bills Are Up Again: Here Are Some Ways You Can Save This Winter [Stumptown Savings] Become 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 portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter 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 sponsors of this November 11th episode: Salishan Coastal Lodge Discover Newport St. Rose School Zupan’s
- 2 days ago32 min
Why 800 Portland City Workers Are Striking. Plus, Rat in Your Toilet? Bear at Fred Meyer? It's a Thing.
We're breaking down the labor dispute that's sent 800 members of the city's professional workers' union out on strike, how we got here, and what might come next. Plus: from toilet rats to bears, why are so many animals turning up in unexpected places this fall? Executive producer John Notarianni is joined by KBOO news director Althea Billings and outdoor expert Norther Emily, owner of Wild Solitude Guiding. Discussed in today's episode: What to do if there's a RAT in the toilet [Multnomah County Health Department/ Instagram] Hundreds of City Workers to Strike Next Week, Barring 11th-Hour Miracle [Portland Mercury] City of Portland workers could be headed for strikes [Northwest Labor Press] Help Keep Bears Wild [Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife] Become 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 portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter 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 sponsors of this Tuesday, November 10 episode: Salishan Coastal Lodge Discover Newport St. Rose School OPB Zupan's Markets
- 3 days ago34 min
School Buildings Into Housing? Plus the Chiefs for Change PPS Conspiracy and New Food Spots To Check Out
We're talking about the latest on school closures, potential plans for these buildings, and other Portland Public School news ahead of this week's announcement by Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong. We’re also looking into some exciting new bar and restaurant openings to keep an eye on. I'm your host Claudia Meza and with me are Oregonian education reporter Julia Silverman and local food and culture reporter Alex Frane. Discussed in today's episode: Some Portland school closure sites could become housing hubs, city memo suggests [Oregonian] Portland’s school closure plan sparks claims of a ‘neoliberal’ national agenda. What’s really going on? [Oregonian] PPS Rightsizing - Special Education Impacts and Information Requests [SEPTSA] Plan to reshape Spanish immersion emerges as a flashpoint for Portland school closures [Oregonian] Become 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 portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter 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 sponsors of this November 9th episode: Salishan Coastal Lodge Discover Newport Portland Bureau of Transportation St. Rose School
- 4 days ago23 min
‘Your City Could Be Better’: A ‘Rage Room’ That’s Saving a City — Presented By City Cast Portland
It’s fall in Portland, but just this week, cities across the country experienced record-high heat. In Somerville, MA, the city government is realizing that rising temperatures deserve their attention and intervention year round — and they’re running a fun, generous program to help. David is joined by Elyse Belarge from the Somerville Mayor's Office of Sustainability and Environment to talk about the city’s pilot to de-pave and re-vegetate residential lots. Elyse shares the jaw-dropping impact of asphalt-free zones, as well as the joy of taking sledgehammers to driveways in your neighborhood. Mentioned on the show: Cooling East Somerville program and application for residents: https://voice.somervillema.gov/cooling-east-somerville The Barr Foundation, which funds Somerville’s work as part of a cohort: https://www.barrfoundation.org/climate/initiative/community-heat-resilience/ Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter
- 6 days ago31 min
Local and National Races That Defied Expectations
Portland voted, and the results are full of surprises — and even a few "wait, really?" moments. Host Claudia Meza is joined by Jake Weigler, local political strategist and partner at the consulting firm Praxis, and Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel to break down what actually happened across Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, and beyond. Discussed in today's episode: Why Oregon City Is One of Portland's Most Underappreciated Suburbs [City Cast Portland] Oregon governor’s race: The math behind how Tina Kotek defeated Christine Drazan [Oregonian] Multnomah County Election Results [Multco.gov] Become 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 portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter 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 sponsors of this Friday, Nov. 6th episode: Veganizer United Way of the Columbia Willamette Discover Newport Portland Bureau of Transportation OPB
- 1 weeks ago22 min
The Unspoken Rules of Mushroom Hunting in Oregon
To kick off peak winter mushroom foraging season, we’re revisiting a conversation with Wild Solitude Guiding founder and seasoned mushroom forager, Norther Emily. We’ll cover the art of mushroom hunting, the culture, etiquette, and even intuition behind it. Plus, a few that you can easily identify and the ones that you should absolutely not mess with. *This episode originally aired on October 14, 2025.* Discussed in today's episode: Oregon Mycological Society Chanterelle Mushrooms Lobster Mushrooms Hedgehog Mushrooms Become 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 portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter 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 sponsors of this Thursday, November 5 episode: Veganizer United Way of the Columbia Willamette Discover Newport OPB
- 1 weeks ago25 min
Oregon's Election Results Are In (Mostly). Here's What Surprised Us
Today we're breaking down the first results from Tuesday's midterm elections. What are the early takeaways, and what could they mean for our city and our state? Joining host Claudia Meza is executive producer John Notarianni. Editor's note: We recorded this on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 9 p.m. Some of the numbers referenced in the episode may have changed by the time you're listening because votes are still being counted. Discussed in today's episode: Oregon election results [Oregonian] Oregon election results [Associated Press] Multnomah County Ranked Choice Voting Election Results [rcvresults.multco.us] Secretary of State Election Results [results.oregonvotes.gov] Your Guide to the Fall 2026 Election in Portland [City Cast Portland] Become 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 portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter 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 sponsors of this Monday, November 4th episode: Veganizer United Way of the Columbia Willamette Discover Newport Zupans Market
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