Episodios

  • ‘No Kings’ Protest, Cleaning Up the Willamette, and Tariffs Hitting Our Food Scene

    ‘No Kings’ Protest, Cleaning Up the Willamette, and Tariffs Hitting Our Food Scene
    Mar 27 2026
    Where we’re at with ICE and their crowd dispersal tactics ahead of this weekend’s “No Kings” protest, a possible elegant solution for cleaning up two environmental disasters on the Willamette River, and why tariffs and other price hikes mean it's now a good time to explore local takes on international food products. Discussed in today's episode: ⁠Saturday ‘No Kings’ rallies expected to draw thousands to downtown Portland, cities across the region⁠ [Oregonian] ⁠​​An ‘Elegant Solution’ Emerges for the Portland Harbor Superfund Site and a Troubled Tycoon⁠ [Willamette Week] ⁠Tariffs Are Hamstringing Italian Imports. Oregon Wine, Cheese, and Pasta Offer an Alternative⁠ [Portland Monthly] 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 March 27th episode: ⁠Discover Newport⁠ ⁠International School of Portland⁠ ⁠Neo Home Loans⁠
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  • Why MultCo Is Going Broke — and the PCC President Makes How Much?!!

    Why MultCo Is Going Broke — and the PCC President Makes How Much?!!
    Mar 26 2026
    We’re breaking down why Multnomah County is still strapped for funding, even with a $4 billion budget, and checking in on the Portland Community College faculty and staff strike. Their president makes how much?!! Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are Willamette Week reporters Anthony Effinger and Brianna Wheeler. Discussed in today's episode: Why Multnomah County Has $4 Billion but Not a Nickel to Spend [Willamette Week] Portland Community College faculty and staff remain on strike as college leaders and unions apply pressure for final deal [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 March 26th episode: Discover Newport International School of Portland
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  • Good Things Coming for Portland Nightlife, More Data Center Drama, and Why Chinook Indian Nation Needs Federal Recognition

    Good Things Coming for Portland Nightlife, More Data Center Drama, and Why Chinook Indian Nation Needs Federal Recognition
    Mar 25 2026
    We’re talking about the Chinook Indian Nation continuing their fight for federal recognition and how Amazon paid Morrow County officials more than $100 million when working out their data center expansion. Plus, we have a little check-in on Portland’s music venue scene and nightlife. Joining me this morning are Stumptown Savings founder Bryan M. Vance and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in today's episode: ⁠Chinook Indian Nation denied recognition in Supreme Court case, vows to ‘continue fight’⁠ [Oregonian] ⁠Amazon paid Oregon officials’ company more than $100 million while seeking data center deals⁠ [Oregonian] ⁠One Step Forward, Two Steps Back for Portland's Music Venues⁠ [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 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 March 25th episode: ⁠Discover Newport⁠ ⁠International School of Portland
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  • Trump Homeless Policy Adviser Meets With City Leaders, Higher Water Bills, and Damian Lillard’s New Bar

    Trump Homeless Policy Adviser Meets With City Leaders, Higher Water Bills, and Damian Lillard’s New Bar
    Mar 24 2026
    We’re talking about a Trump homeless policy adviser being surprised that he and city leaders might be “more in agreement” than expected, why your water bill might climb even higher, plus Damian Lillard’s new hotel bar and other favorite hotel bar picks. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are KBOO news director Althea Billings and our very own senior producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in today's episode: ⁠Trump homeless policy advisor tells Portland leaders they are ‘more in agreement’ than expected⁠ [Oregonian] ⁠Portland leaders promised a fiscal watchdog for unruly mega project. They didn’t deliver, and costs soared⁠ [Oregonian] ⁠At Damian Lillard’s new sports bar, the real MVP is the food⁠ [Willamette Week] ⁠Giulia’s list of best hotel bars in Portland⁠ [City Cast Portland] ⁠What's Driving Up the Cost of Your Portland Water Bill?⁠ [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 March 24th episode: ⁠Discover Newport⁠ ⁠International School of Portland⁠ ⁠Neo Home Loans⁠
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  • Saving Bagby Hot Springs, the City’s Failed Shoe Company, and Is 39th Ave Returning?

    Saving Bagby Hot Springs, the City’s Failed Shoe Company, and Is 39th Ave Returning?
    Mar 23 2026
    We’re talking about all the red flags the city missed by funding a floundering shoe-manufacturing company in Old Town, the possible renaming of César E. Chávez Boulevard, and if an Oregon couple can save Bagby Hot Springs from itself. Joining host Claudia Meza are Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in today's episode: Portland leader fires off profanity-laced emails, telling broker ‘shut your racist mouth’ [Oregonian] Public Officials Ignored Red Flags at a Planned Shoe Manufacturing Campus, Until It Went Belly-Up [Willamette Week] Portland leaders to explore renaming César E. Chávez Boulevard after explosive sex abuse allegations [Oregonian] Inside the struggles to save Bagby Hot Springs from ruin [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 March 23rd episode: Discover Newport International School of Portland
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  • 'Your City Could Be Better': Could a Nevada Brothel Help Redefine Labor Standards Nationwide? — Presented By City Cast Portland

    'Your City Could Be Better': Could a Nevada Brothel Help Redefine Labor Standards Nationwide? — Presented By City Cast Portland
    Mar 22 2026
    The unionization efforts of sex workers in Nevada might have implications for gig workers in Portland. At Sheri's Ranch, a legal brothel 45 minutes outside Las Vegas, some of the workers are seeking both recognition as employees and union representation. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with former City Cast Las Vegas podcast host, current contributor, and longtime Nevada attorney Dayvid Figler about why sex workers are considered independent contractors, what sparked this legal battle, and what happens if they win. Plus, what's different about neighborhoods in Las Vegas? Mentioned on the show: Could a Pahrump Brothel Union Set a New National Standard for Labor Laws? (City Cast Las Vegas) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
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  • The Ballooning I-5 Bridge Cost, República's Closure (and Reopening), and New Restaurants To Check Out ASAP

    The Ballooning I-5 Bridge Cost, República's Closure (and Reopening), and New Restaurants To Check Out ASAP
    Mar 20 2026
    Today, we're discussing the ever-growing cost estimate for the Interstate Bridge replacement, what big changes at two high-profile restaurants tell us about our city's dining scene, and several new Portland restaurants you’re going to want to check out as soon as possible. Executive producer John Notarianni is joined by Portland Monthly's associate editor of food and drink, Alex Frane, and City Cast Portland newsletter editor Rachel Monahan. Discussed in today's episode: Interstate Bridge Cost Soars 140%, Adding Billions to Project Estimate [OPB] After Shuttering, This Acclaimed Portland Restaurant Will Indefinitely Return With Daytime Service [KOIN] Open & Shut: The Latest in Portland Restaurant News, March 1-17 [Portland Mercury] This Classic Portland Italian Restaurant Is Closing Again Just Months After Its Surprise Reopening [Oregonian] Tapas, Paella, and Sangria Land at the Old Palomar Space [Portland Monthly] The Team Behind Eem and Yaowarat Open in the OG Pok Pok [Portland Monthly] Portland’s Impressive Thai Food Roster Can’t Stop Growing [Portland Monthly] 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 March 20th episode: D'Amore Law OMSI Discover Newport Association of Science Communicators
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  • Nepotism Accusations at PPS and a ‘Damning’ Arts Tax Audit. Plus, Mailbag

    Nepotism Accusations at PPS and a ‘Damning’ Arts Tax Audit. Plus, Mailbag
    Mar 19 2026
    Today on City Cast Portland, we’re looking into the possible nepotism at Portland Public Schools related to a $61 million contract and what our city auditor has to say about Portland’s beleaguered arts tax program. Plus, we’re also diving into our mailbag and hearing from you, our listeners. Discussed in today's episode: Portland Superintendent’s Daughter Lands Job With Firm Awarded $61M School District Contract (Oregonian) Portland Watchdog Skewers City’s Arts Tax Program in Damning New Audit (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 March 19th episode: D'Amore Law OMSI Discover Newport Association of Science Communicators
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