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Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the latest research into Oregon’s income disparities, the famous burger shop causing controversy in Beaverton, and the dark money political group that’s calling it quits. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Oregonian business and technology reporter Mike Rogoway and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni.  Discussed in Today’s Episode:  Oregon Poverty Remains Relatively Low Overall – but Higher for Some Groups, and in Some Places [Oregonian🔒] Portland-Area In-N-Out Plans Were Approved (Again); Here’s What We Know [Oregonian🔒] Vote for the Best Burger in the Portland Area: The Oregonian’s Readers Choice Awards [Oregonian] Controversial Dark Money Group, People For Portland, Dissolves Amid State Elections Investigation [Portland Mercury] Our fall campaign is happening now! It takes a lot to keep City Cast Portland and Hey Portland running strong. Your membership helps us cover the cost of bringing you the local stories you care about. If you believe in what we do, become a member of City Cast Portland today. Every member makes a difference! 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, 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 October 4th episode: Paint Care City Club of Portland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you spend any time in East Portland, you might notice how the region lacks the parks and sidewalks common in the rest of our city. The lack of city infrastructure is mirrored by the fact that East Portland residents also feel perennially underrepresented by city government — but that’s about to change. Today we’re talking with one of the city’s East Portland experts: Randy Leonard. He’s a former state legislator and Portland commissioner who first moved to East Portland in the ’80’s. Leonard is here to talk about the history of that area, the politics that led to its lack of infrastructure, and how those issues might factor into the coming election. Our fall campaign is happening now! It takes a lot to keep City Cast Portland and Hey Portland running strong. Your membership helps us cover the cost of bringing you the local stories you care about. If you believe in what we do, become a member of City Cast Portland today. Every member makes a difference! 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, 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 October 3rd episode: Paint Care Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christopher Marley is an Oregon-raised artist and naturalist who creates extraordinary art with rare organisms that he collects from across the world. City Cast Portland executive producer John Notarianni talked with him to discuss his new exhibition, Exquisite Creatures Revealed, which opens this weekend at OMSI — and the conservation message behind his work. Exquisite Creatures Revealed runs October 5, 2024 – February 17, 2025. The exhibit is included in the cost of general admission to OMSI. More information and tickets can be found at omsi.edu. 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, 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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about our City Hall being called out for its “poorly written” and “confusing” tree code. Plus, we dive into our listener mailbag to hear your thoughts on Portland’s “coolest” neighborhood and our complicated tipping culture. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this midweek roundup is our very own producer, Giulia Fiaoni.  Discussed in Today’s Episode: Vaux’s Swifts Appear To Have Abandoned Portland’s Chapman Elementary [OPB] Portland’s Tree Code Is ‘Poorly Written’ and ‘Confusing,’ City Watchdog Reports [Oregonian] The 38 Coolest Neighborhoods in the World [TimeOut] Should Portland Get Rid of Tipping? [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, 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 October 2nd episode: Paint Care City Club of Portland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From floating inside a giant pumpkin during the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta to trying dozens of imaginative and cheap wings for the Portland Mercury’s Wing Week, there’s no shortage of things to do this month in Portland. So the City Cast Portland team is here to narrow down your October bucket list to the must-dos, like picking fall produce on the beautiful Hood River Fruit Loop. One bonus suggestion from our episode archive: “Prep Your Fall Wardrobe With Portland’s Best Thrift Shops” 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.  For even more tips on how to make the most of October in Portland, check out Hey Portland’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Portland’s guide to October is made possible by our awesome sponsor, PaintCare. And City Cast Portland is also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Portland. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Reach us at portland@citycast.fm.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the fall election just five weeks away, some Portlanders might be having uncomfortable memories of unrest from years past. But a lot has changed since the protests of 2020 — both for the right- and left-wing groups that clashed in our city’s streets, and for the Portland Police. Today, the Oregonian’s Zane Sparling joins us to discuss the possibility of election protests, how the police are preparing, and how their tactics have had to change. Our fall campaign is happening now! It takes a lot to keep City Cast Portland and Hey Portland running strong. Your membership helps us cover the cost of bringing you the local stories you care about. If you believe in what we do, become a member of City Cast Portland today. Every member makes a difference! 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, 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 September 30th episode: Paint Care Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about all the twists and turns in the mayoral race, another plan to bring MLB to our city, and the Oregon Labor Bureau’s incendiary message to our state government. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Willamette Week City Hall reporter, Sophie Peel, and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in Today’s Episode: Rene Gonzalez and Carmen Rubio Are Headed for a Showdown [Willamette Week] Portland Diamond Project in Late-Stage Talks To Buy Zidell Yards [WIllamette Week] Oregon Labor Bureau Will Begin Dismissing Wage Claims From Workers Earning More Than $53K [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, 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 September 27th episode: Visit Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’re continuing our neighborhood series where we talk with Portlanders about the good, bad, and ugly of where they live with Woodlawn resident (and Multnomah County’s ranked choice voting project manager) Leah Benson. She’s sharing why the northeast neighborhood is like a small town within the city, with its own historian and unofficial mayor.  Mentioned in this episode: Mutantis Cult Brewery Honey Butter Country Fare Woodlawn Coffee and Pastry Campana Woodlawn Park Good Neighbor Pizzeria High Water Mark Dekum Street Theater P’s & Q’s Market Check out Hey Portland’s weekly events calendar. 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, 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 September 26th episode: Visit Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tipping used to be confined to a few select service industries, but now it seems like every transaction wraps up with a tip screen. But is the trend actually working for workers? Have we reached a tipping point with tipping? Today, we’re asking: what are the new rules of tipping? Helping host Claudia Meza find the answer are City Cast director of digital strategy Bryan Vance, our very own producer, Giulia Fiaoni, and you — our readers and listeners.  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, 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. If you enjoyed the interview with David McClelland, Senior Program Manager at Energy Trust of Oregon, learn more at http://www.energytrust.org/citycast Learn more about the sponsor of this September 25th episode: Visit Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Until recently, Portland was home to two of the country’s most prestigious alternative medical schools. But they’ve been on the radar of consumer-protection watchdogs, because students routinely take on hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt, but then earn a sliver of what they’d need to pay back those loans upon graduation. OPB higher education reporter Tiffany Camhi talks about the financial challenges facing these graduates, why some are accusing the schools of predatory behavior, and what it says about the state of naturopathic medicine. Mentioned in this episode: With Deep Debt and Low-Paying Jobs, Portland Alternative Medicine Graduates Say Their Degrees Will Never Pay Off [OPB] Oregon Alternative Medicine Students Face a Long Road to Loan Forgiveness [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, 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 September 24th episode: Visit Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the weather turns wetter and colder, many of us are going to be looking for new clothes for the season. But whether you’re trying to limit your impact on the environment or are just into scoring deals, our city has an overwhelming amount of good thrift and vintage stores for you. So many in fact, it can feel overwhelming just knowing where to start. Today we’re listening back to a conversation with Jay Flewelling, a self-proclaimed “thrift store junky” and a local comedian. He’s sharing all his best thrifting tips on where to go, for whatever you’re hoping to find, without having to spend too much. This conversation first aired on June 12, 2024 Discussed in Today’s Episode: Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette Value Village Union Gospel Mission Estate Sale Finder William Temple House ReTails Red White & Blue  Deseret Industries  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, 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 September 23rd episode: Visit Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about Portland scoring a WNBA team and mayoral candidate Carmen Rubio’s latest car-related infraction. Plus, updates to this week’s big stories, including Mayor Ted Wheeler’s chief of staff Bobby Lee resigning after reports that he directed $60,000 in taxpayer money to a city art project. Joining host Claudia Meza on this Friday news roundup are KBOO news director, Althea Billings and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in Today’s Episode: Portland Lands WNBA Expansion Franchise Set to Play in 2026 [Oregonian] Portland Mayoral Hopeful Carmen Rubio, Dogged by Driving Record, Damages Parked Tesla, Then Walks Away [Oregonian🔒]  ‘Exceedingly Close Call’ of Illegality in Gonzalez’s Wikipedia Edits, Portland Auditor Says; Calls for State Investigation [Oregonian] Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler’s Chief of Staff Announces Resignation [OPB]  Prosper Portland Board Votes to Sell Eastside Lot to Live Nation’s Development Partners [Willamette Week] 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, 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 September 20th episode: Portland Art Museum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the past decade, scientists and activists have been sounding the alarm about a looming environmental disaster right in the heart of our city. The Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub or CEI Hub is where 90% of Oregon’s liquid fuel is stored – and it just so happens to reside on wildly unstable land, right by the Willamette River. So what happens not if, but when an earthquake hits? And what can we do now to avoid an environmental catastrophe? Science reporter Erin Ross is here to walk us through what’s at stake.  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, 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 September 19th episode: Portland Art Museum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about a string of seemingly organized restaurant break-ins and what the city is finally doing about it. Plus, we dive into our listener mailbag to hear your thoughts on MAX train fare evasions, neighborhood recommendations, and more! Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek roundup is our very own producer, Giulia Fiaoni.  Discussed in Today’s Episode: 'Very Scary for Us': Northeast Portland Restaurants Hit With Back-to-Back Break-Ins [KGW] One of World’s Best Cocktails Bars Comes to Portland Next Month [Oregonian🔒] The 20 Best New Restaurants of 2024 [Bon Appétit] Clyde Common has Closed, Ending Go-Go Era for Downtown Portland Dining [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, 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 September 18th episode: Portland Art Museum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking with Maxine Bernstein, staff writer at the Oregonian. She’s been following dozens of suspicious lawsuits against small businesses for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. Many of these small, immigrant-owned businesses spent thousands of dollars to make repairs and avoid court. But some lawyers say they were basically extortion and local judges have been throwing these lawsuits out of court. Bernstein is here to share the scoop. Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Lawyer Alleges Widespread Scheme to ‘Extort’ Money from Portland Businesses Over Disability Access [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, 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 September 17th episode: Portland Art Museum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every September, thousands of people gather at Chapman Elementary School in Northwest Portland to see one of our city’s most iconic annual events: The school’s chimney houses the largest known roost of migrating Vaux’s swifts in the world. But where do they come from? Why this school? And how do they all fit? Joe Liebezeit of the Bird Alliance of Oregon joins executive producer John Notarianni to answer all our questions. Mentioned in the Episode: Swift Count Swift Watch Planning Tips and Resources   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, 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 sponsors of this September 16th episode: Portland Art Museum Veganizer PDX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the bonanza of traffic violations that two leading mayoral candidates have on their records, the campaign contribution swapping that most of our city candidates are engaged in, and the spike in fare evasion on TriMet’s MAX trains. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this week’s Friday news roundup are Jake Weigler, a Portland political strategist and partner at the consulting firm Praxis, and our very own producer Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in Today’s Episode: Carmen Rubio, a Leading Candidate for Portland Mayor, Racked Up 150 Parking, Traffic Violations, 6 Driver’s License Suspensions [Oregonian🔒] Records Show Rene Gonzalez Frequently Ticketed for Speeding, Often Failed To Show up in Court and Twice Had License Suspended [Willamette Week] Secretary of State Directs Elections Division to Open Investigation Into Candidate Donation-Swapping [Willamette Week] Fare Evasion on TriMet’s MAX Trains Hits 27%, Highest ‘In Recent Memory’  [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, 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 sponsors of this September 13th episode: D'Amore Law Group Energy Trust of Oregon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re wrapping up our series on the biggest issues in the fall election, focusing on the thing behind all the campaign slogans and policy proposals: we’re talking about the vibes of this election. How does Portland feel right now? How are these candidates embodying their idea of what Portland’s about? And how can we expect them to carry themselves in office? Host Claudia Meza is talking with Willamette Week reporter and author Brianna Wheeler about the energy candidates are bringing to the race, and how we can expect to see that energy show up in the policies they propose. 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, 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 sponsors of this September 12th episode: D'Amore Law Group Energy Trust of Oregon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oregonians have a lot in common with the rest of the country in one major way – we’re pretty pessimistic about the local economy. But if you look at the numbers, things are on the mend: inflation is falling, wages are up, and unemployment is near historic lows. So why is there such a big contrast between how we feel, and what economists say is actually going on? Oregonian technology and economy reporter Mike Rogoway joins executive producer John Notarianni to walk us through the answer and explain how our perceptions could impact the upcoming election season. Discussed in Today’s Episode: Oregonians Are Still Worried About the Economy: Here Are Their Top Concerns [Oregonian🔒] Intel CFO Opens the Door to Corporate Breakup – Eventually [Oregonian]  Oregonians Remain Ambivalent About the Economy [DHM Research] 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, 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 September 11th episode: D'Amore Law Group Energy Trust of Oregon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earlier this year, New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof argued that Portland’s tradition of progressive politics isn’t getting us the results we need, as the city struggles with a number of social problems. And it’s not just Portland: He says all liberal West Coast cities are facing more social ills than their more pragmatic East Coast counterparts. Today, we’re asking Kristof to explain his diagnosis of Portland’s problems, and what he thinks the West Coast’s challenges mean for progressive politics nationwide. 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, 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 sponsors of this September 10th episode: D'Amore Law Group Energy Trust of Oregon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Portland’s crackdown on illegal graffiti has been making headlines recently. While the Portland Police Bureau has several officers investigating our city’s most prolific taggers, is it really working? And is all graffiti bad? Today on City Cast Portland, we’re listening back to a conversation with Officer Nate Kirby-Glatkowski. He’s a member of the Portland Police Bureau’s Central Precinct Neighborhood Response Team. He has unique insight into this issue and even a few favorite taggers of his own. This episode first aired on May 27, 2024 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, 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 September 9th episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST D'Amore Law Group Energy Trust of Oregon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the latest Oregon state kicker tax credit predictions, our new state economist, and U.S. Bank’s departure from Portland’s iconic Big Pink skyscraper. Plus, we’re breaking down some survey results highlighting the contrast between what Portlanders think we should prioritize as a city and what City Hall actually does best. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this week’s Friday news roundup are City Cast’s director of digital strategy, Bryan Vance, and our very own producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in Today’s Episode: There’s a Gulf Between the Tasks That Portlanders Value Highest and the Ones They Think the City Does Best [Willamette Week] Oregon Hires Wall Street Pro As New State Economist, Filling the Job That Forecasts the Kicker [Oregonian 🔒] U.S. Bank To Leave Portland’s Big Pink Skyscraper [Oregonian] Oregon’s Controversial, Insanely Huge, $5.61 Billion ‘Kicker’ Tax Credit [🎧 City Cast Portland] That photo of the economists: Oregon’s top economists have quit. Now who will calculate kicker? [Oregonian 🔒]  Plus, check out these resources on how to stay safe during the heatwave! 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, 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 sponsors of this September 6th episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Rose City Comic Con Pacific Northwest Seniorcare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re continuing our series breaking down some of the big issues that could shape Portland’s fall election — and the candidates who are driving the conversation. Today, we’re focusing on housing. Willamette Week reporter Sophie Peel joins executive producer John Notarianni to help sort it all out.  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, 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 sponsors of this September 5th episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Rose City Comic Con Pacific Northwest Seniorcare City Club of Portland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oregon’s psilocybin treatment industry has been in the news recently, for manufacturing edibles and offering Super Bowl Parties. Since Oregon became the first state to legalize therapeutic psilocybin use in 2020, hundreds of licensed facilitators have set up shop across the state. But what does treatment look like? How much does it cost? And is it really worth it? Today we’re revisiting a conversation with Courtney Campbell, a trained facilitator and founder of Chariot, a Portland-based psilocybin service center. Courtney answered all of our questions concerning this still relatively new type of therapy, and gave us a step-by-step guide of what to expect. This episode first aired on April 11, 2024 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, 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 sponsors of this September 4th episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Rose City Comic Con Pacific Northwest Seniorcare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 sipping a cocktail during Portland’s Negroni Week to taking a late-summer dip in a secluded swimming hole, there’s no shortage of things to do this month in Portland. So the City Cast Portland team is here to narrow down your September bucket list to the must-dos, like seeing the Vaux’s Swifts at Chapman Elementary. One bonus suggestion from our episode archive: “Your Last-Minute Summer Road Trip Guide” For even more tips on how to make the most of September in Portland, check out Hey Portland’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Portland is powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Portland. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Reach us at portland@citycast.fm. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 3rd episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Rose City Comic Con Pacific Northwest Seniorcare City Club of Portland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking about the Fred Meyer strike as the biggest grocery merger ever is debated in a local court, the frantic wrangling over plans as Measure 110 officially comes to an end, and the sky-high costs of building renovations as Portland Public Schools resume classes. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this week’s Friday news roundup are Malia Spencer of the Portland Business Journal and our very own producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in Today’s Episode: FTC Trial Continues: Exec From Specialty Grocer Sprouts Called as Witness Against Kroger-Albertsons Merger [🔒Portland Business Journal] Deflection Plan in Portland Includes Jail for People Caught with Drugs After 8 p.m. and On Weekends [🔒Oregonian] 6 Down, 3 To Go as Another Renovated High School Opens in Portland [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, 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 August 30th episode: OHSU Foundation Chefs for Seniors Rose City Comic Con Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you spend any time on foodie TikTok or Instagram, you’ve probably come across The Korean Mama, with her delightful catchphrase, “I’m so hungry!” Jane Kim and her son Ed have over a million followers on social media, frequently eating at Portland-area spots you might never have heard of otherwise. Today on City Cast Portland, we’re asking The Korean Mama and The Korean Son about what it’s like being a food influencer mother/son duo, and getting their picks for their favorite Portland area restaurants. Restaurants discussed in this episode: KKoki Korean BBQ Umma Korean Restaurant Gabbiano’s East Glisan Pizza Lounge Prime Tap House Mosaic Taphouse Phở Nguyên K-Food Grill Warsugai Annam VL Ganesh Indian Cuisine Namaste Indian Cuisine 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, 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 sponsors of this August 29th episode: OHSU Foundation Chefs for Seniors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re continuing our neighborhood guide series where we talk with Portlanders about the good, bad, and ugly of where they live. This time we’re talking about East Portland’s Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood with Peter Condra: events manager at the Columbia Land Trust, board co-chair of Green Lents, and a good friend of Claudia’s! He’s sharing why you shouldn’t sleep on his incredibly diverse and nature-heavy corner of the city. Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Powell Butte Kelly Butte The Portland Memory Garden Roman Russian Market (and Rough Russian Cafe) Beijing Hot Pot Whelan's Irish Pub Cherry Park Dog Park Ed Benedict Skate Park 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, 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 sponsors of this August 28th episode: OHSU Foundation Chefs for Seniors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re continuing our series breaking down some of the big issues that could shape Portland’s fall election — and the candidates who are driving the conversation. Today, we’re focusing on behavioral health. Nicole Hayden, a Portland-based investigative reporter with Lee Enterprises, is here to help us sort it all out. 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, 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 August 27th episode: OHSU Foundation Chefs for Seniors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Developers working with the multinational company Live Nation Entertainment recently got city approval for their plan to build a new music venue with a 3,500-person capacity. Though a waterfront music venue on the eastside might sound freaking awesome, local music advocates, including venue owners, are worried. Today, we’re listening back to a conversation with MusicPortland board member Jamie Dunphy about why so many people are saying that Live Nation venues could damage Portland’s beloved music scene.  This episode first aired on March 28, 2024 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, 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. If you enjoyed the interview with Tyler Wright, the President and CEO of the YMCA of Columbia Willamette, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 26th episode: OHSU Foundation Chefs for Seniors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on City Cast Portland we’re talking about a controversial shroom service center, the status of the county’s drug arrest deflection center, and Multnomah County Sheriff Morrisey O'Donnell’s change of heart concerning our city’s camping ban. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are our very own executive producer, John Notarianni, and KBOO news director Althea Billings. Discussed in Today’s Episode: A New Portland Shroom Service Center Offers Halloween Trips and Bargain-Priced Psychedelic Stock [Willamette Week]   Opening of ‘Deflection’ Center Delayed in SE Portland for at Least a Month [Oregonian 🔒]  Multnomah County Sheriff Agrees To Jail People Under Portland Camping Policy, for Now [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, 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 August 23rd episode: BPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have about another month or so of summer left — and we all know what’s coming next. What better way to mark the end of the season than to take in a few more glorious sunsets? Go grab those picnic blankets: We’re revisiting a conversation with Eden Dawn, author of “The Portland Book of Dates” and host of the “We Can't Print This” podcast. She’s sharing the ultimate guide to Portland’s golden hour activities and hangouts. This episode first aired on August 30, 2023 Eden’s Date Ideas: Romantic: Mt. Tabor Park The Sapphire Hotel Noble Rot Clydes Prime Rib Kayak Tillamook Friend-Friendly: Skidmore Bluffs The Alibi Cannon Beach Solo Dates: The Sou’wester North Willamette Blvd Overlook 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, 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 August 22nd episode: BPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the design the county landed on for the new Burnside Bridge and the disappointment it brought to many Portlanders. We’re also getting a debrief on the Portland Mercury’s Burger Week by one of its superfans. Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek roundup are our very own executive producer, John Notarianni, and City Cast’s director of digital strategy, Bryan M. Vance. Discussed in Today’s Episode: New Burnside Bridge Should ‘Look Like No Other’ Portland Span, Committee Says [Oregonian ] Happening Now... It's the BIGGEST PORTLAND BURGER WEEK EVER! [Portland Mercury] 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, 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 August 21st episode: BPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re kicking off our series breaking down some of the big issues that could shape Portland’s fall election — and the candidates who are driving the conversation. First up is transportation. BikePortland publisher Jonathan Maus is here to help us sort it all out. 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, 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 August 20th episode: BPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the past decade, Portland summers have gotten hotter. That has huge implications for our health, but Portland State University professor Vivek Shandas says that’s not all. He also warns that the very social fabric of what it is to be a Portlander in the summer is at stake. Today on City Cast Portland, Shandas is walking us through the impacts of heat on Portlanders, the big ideas that could help, and the little things every one of us can do to make a hotter Portland more hospitable for everyone. A few resources Vivek mentioned for how to prepare for the heat: Heat.gov - Federal Government website about Heat Multnomah County Health - Help for when it's hot 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, 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 August 19th episode: OHSU Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the grand opening of PDX’s stunning new airport terminal, the water tiger art that’s caused a ton of controversy at City Hall, and free meals coming for every student at Portland Public Schools. Joining executive producer John Notarianni are Willamette Week reporter Sophie Peel and our very own producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in Today’s Episode: ‘Just in Awe’: PDX Main Airport Terminal Reopens with Trees and 9-Acre Wood-Beamed Ceiling [Oregonian] Records Offer Insight Into How Bobby Lee Directed a City Agency To Spend $60,000 in Taxpayer Dollars on a Pet Project [Willamette Week] Breakfast, Lunch Will Be Free to All Students at Many More Oregon Schools This Year [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, 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 sponsors of this August 16th episode: PaintCare Rose City Comic Con Portland Spirit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hairy, humanlike creatures known as Bigfoot, Sasquatch, or Yeti have been spotted all over the world, but in the Pacific Northwest they’re pretty much our unofficial mascot. And Cliff Barackman of the popular Animal Planet television show, “Finding Bigfoot,” has made it his life mission to legitimize their existence. Now Barackman presides over the North American Bigfoot Center in Sandy. Today on City Cast Portland, Barackman shares some of his findings. Find the week’s latest events on our website, and by subscribing to Hey 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, 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 sponsors of this August 15th episode: PaintCare Rose City Comic Con Portland Spirit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Portland has plenty of options for fun summer bike adventures, so it can be overwhelming picking the perfect weekend trip. There’s a lot to consider: What are the best snack options? And what else is there to do once you reach your destination? Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking with local bike advocate Jenna Phillips, who documents her cycling adventures on TikTok as Jenna Bikes. She’s sharing her best summer biking tips and trips so you can get out there and enjoy the last bit of our warm, non-rainy season. Jenna’s Bike Trip Destinations and Resources: Mocks Crest Park, aka ‘The Bluffs’ Kevin J Duckworth Memorial Dock Downtown St. Johns High Rocks Park Sugarpine Drive-In McMenamins Edgefield Banks-Vernonia State Trail Bike and Walk Maps of Portland [Portland.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, 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 sponsors of this August 14th episode: PaintCare Rose City Comic Con Portland Spirit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starting in January, the very structure of city government will drastically change: the mayor will no longer be on City Council, we’ll have a city administrator, and council members will no longer lead bureaus. But how will all of these changes work? Who will you call if you have an issue in your neighborhood? Today on City Cast Portland, KOIN investigative reporter Elise Haas is here to help us make sense of what’s coming. 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, 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 sponsors of this August 13th episode: PaintCare Rose City Comic Con Portland Spirit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Portland International Airport has been under construction since 2019, but this week, all those detours and dusty floors, which are a part of the $2.1 billion renovation, are coming to an end. And in celebration of PDX’s main terminal grand opening, we’re revisiting a conversation we had with Christopher Neal, director of PDX Next operations for the Port of Portland. He’s sharing what to expect from the expansion and some details about a certain carpet possibly making a comeback. This episode first aired on April 3rd, 2024. 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, 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 sponsors of this August 12th episode: PaintCare Rose City Comic Con Portland Spirit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about city commissioner and mayoral candidate Rene Gonzalez using thousands of taxpayer dollars to spruce up his Wikipedia page, the epic battle between wake boats and dragon boats on the Willamette River, and a recovery home coming under fire for sprouting up unannounced in a residential neighborhood. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Willamette Week reporter Brianna Wheeler and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in Today’s Episode: Portland Commissioner Rene Gonzalez Spent Thousands in City Funds to Polish Wikipedia Page [Oregonian 🔒]  Wake Boats Capsized Dragons in Willamette River’s Restricted Areas [Willamette Week] An Out-of-State Investor Bought an East Portland Home. Then a Dozen Struggling People Moved In. [Willamette Week] 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, 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 August 9th episode: PaintCare D'Amore Law Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re continuing our neighborhood guide series where we talk with Portlanders about where they live. This time we’re talking about NE Portland’s complex and historic Eliot neighborhood with Portland Monthly editor-in-chief Brooke Jackson-Glidden. She’s going to tell us why the Eliot neighborhood is the perfect microcosm of all of Portland. Mentions in this episode: Billy Rays Dive Ox Open Signal Matt Dishman Community Center Dawson Park Bernstein’s Bagels Kalesa Coffee Hide & Seek Gallery Musique Plastique Portland Cà Phê The Waypost Queen of Sheba Wonder Ballroom TwentySix Cafe The Pocket Pub 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, 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 August 8th episode: PaintCare D'Amore Law Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the illegal street racing takeovers that happened all over the Portland metro area this past weekend and what the Portland police have been doing to curb them. We’re also sharing some listener feedback from our mailbag. Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek roundup is our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Stories Discussed on Today’s Episode: Police Arrest More Than 20 People, Tow More Than 20 Cars During Street-Takeover Operation in Portland [KGW8] Two People Dead After Fleeing Traffic Stop During Portland Street Racing Even [Oregonian] Portland to Step Up Street Racing Enforcement With Six-Figure State Grant [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, 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 August 7th episode: PaintCare D'Amore Law Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s nothing better this time of year than grilling meats and veggies in the backyard with friends. But the process can be a bit intimidating for the newbie: What kind of gear do you actually need? How do you plan the perfect menu? Charcoal or propane? Today, we’re talking with Zeph Shepard, owner of Proletariat Butchery in SE Portland. He’s here to walk us through the do’s and don’ts of the perfect Portland backyard BBQ.  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, 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 sponsors of this August 6th episode: PaintCare D'Amore Law Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This fall, Portlanders will not only be picking a new mayor and a whole new City Council; they’ll also be using ranked choice voting to do it. The entirely new system to select candidates is coming to our city, and there’s even an effort to institute it statewide too. It’s pretty different from what we’re used to. So today on City Cast Portland, ranked choice voting project manager for Multnomah County Elections, Leah Benson, is here to help us make sense of this new system.  Practice your ranked choice voting skills with our mock pizza election ballot: https://app.rankedvote.co/rv/dl15v95oxnth3g22d5/vote  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, 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 August 5th episode: PaintCare D'Amore Law Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about a wrongful death lawsuit faulting the city for failing to keep a man’s alleged killer off the streets, the sheriff’s office refusing to enforce the city’s camping ban, and an update on the devastating wildfires ravaging Oregon. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Oregonian reporter Zane Sparling and our very own executive producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in Today’s Episode: $2M Wrongful Death Lawsuit Faults Portland Police for Not Stopping Man’s Alleged Killer [Oregonian 🔒] Mayor Blames Sheriff for Declining To Book Man Arrested for Violating City’s Camping Rules [Willamette Week] Oregon Wildfire Season Far Outpaces Last Year’s [Oregonian 🔒] Wildfire Resources: With Fires Still Burning Across Oregon, Dozens of Campgrounds and Trails Are Closed [OPB] Oregon Department of Forestry Restrictions and Closures [oregon.gov]  How to Make a DIY Air Purifier [Hey Portland]  Wildfire Tracker [Oregonian] Air Quality Tracker [AirNow] Your Guide to August 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, 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 sponsors of this August 2nd episode: Chefs for Seniors Rose City Comic Con Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 sangria tasting at an urban winery to catching Ludacris at the Oregon State Fair, there’s no shortage of things to do this month in Portland. So the City Cast Portland team is here to narrow down your August bucket list to the must-dos, like making your own DIY air purifier. One bonus suggestion from our episode archive: “Must-Try Wineries Close to Portland” For even more tips on how to make the most of August in Portland, check out Hey Portland’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Portland is powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Portland. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Reach us at portland@citycast.fm. Learn more about the sponsor of this August 1st episode: Chefs for Seniors Rose City Comic Con Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to the national nonprofit Trust For Public Land, 91% of Portlanders live within a 10-minute walk of a park. But which are the best for a picnic with friends or an afternoon out with your dog? Today on City Cast Portland, host Claudia Meza talks about some of our favorite parks with City Cast’s director of digital strategy, Bryan M. Vance, our very own producer, Giulia Fiaon, and you, our listeners! 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, 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 July 31st episode: Chefs for Seniors Rose City Comic Con PaintCare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Portlanders are electing a brand-new, expanded City Council this fall, and the candidates are flooding in: More than 70 people are intending to run for one of the 12 open seats. So this month, we’re going district by district, talking with reporters who either live in the neighborhood or are covering that race closely. Today, host Claudia Meza is looking at who’s running in District 4. Willamette Week reporter Sophie Peel is here to help us make sense of the crowded field. 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, 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 July 30th episode: Chefs for Seniors Rose City Comic Con PaintCare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As more people move to a city, ideally, housing becomes denser, buildings get taller, and transportation becomes more robust. But as we know, living in Portland, that’s not always the case. So today, we’re talking with urban planner Max Podemski, author of "A Paradise of Small Houses: The Evolution, Devolution, and Potential Rebirth of Urban Housing.” The book looks at how the unique characteristics of individual cities lead to distinctive housing types, and it has a whole chapter dedicated just to talking about Portland. Get ready for some controversial takes on one of our most common types of housing: the Portland bungalow. 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, 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 July 29th episode: Chefs for Seniors Rose City Comic Con PaintCare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices