Racist Tweets Tank a Blazers Hire, the Arts Tax Gets Challenged in Court, and Oregon's Governor's Race Has Democrats Sweating

We're talking about the hiring and firing of a new Blazers broadcaster over some pretty heinous old tweets, and why the Portland Metro Chamber is suing the city. Plus, we're digging into some state level races, including the competitive governor's race. Joining host Claudia Meza are Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel and Jake Weigler, local political strategist and partner at the consulting firm Praxis. It's our fall membership drive, and we're hoping 200 of you will join as City Cast Portland Neighbors! Get all the details and sign up here.  Discussed in today's episode: Trail Blazers fire new broadcaster after misogynistic, racist comments surface [KGW 8] Portland Metro Chamber Sues City Over Changes to Arts Tax [Willamette Week] Kotek, Drazan trade barbs at first debate of 2026 Oregon governor’s race [OPB] Gluesenkamp Perez and Braun neck-and-neck in race for Southwest Washington swing district, OPB poll finds [OPB] 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 October 5th episode: Grand Central Bakery Portland Bureau of Transportation D'Amore Law Portland Open Studios