Episodios

  • 'Your City Could Be Better': Denver’s Bet on a Women’s Soccer Stadium — Presented By City Cast Portland

    'Your City Could Be Better': Denver’s Bet on a Women’s Soccer Stadium — Presented By City Cast Portland
    Apr 5 2026
    While both Portland. and Denver have a professional Women's Soccer team (go Thorns!), Denver is only the second city in the U.S. to build a stadium specifically for women’s soccer. Will betting on women’s sports drive Denver’s economy or will Denverites be left paying the price for another stadium? City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Denver podcast host Bree Davies about why Denver has invested so much into having sports downtown, how Denver has capitalized on repurposing old industrial spaces, and how bad traffic gets when all your sports are downtown. Plus, is it better to have a Mayor with or without aims for a greater political office? Mentioned on the show: The $tadium Game: Inside the lucrative world of Colorado’s pro sports stadiums [⁠⁠⁠The Denver Post⁠⁠⁠] 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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  • Parking Tricks, Secret Speakeasies, Quiet Corners, and Other PDX Airport Hacks

    Parking Tricks, Secret Speakeasies, Quiet Corners, and Other PDX Airport Hacks
    Apr 3 2026
    Few things generate more civic pride than our beloved airport PDX. Last year, the Washington Post ranked Portland International Airport ⁠the best airport in America⁠. Today, we're revisiting a round up of our favorite hacks that make any trip to PDX a breeze, from where to eat and drink, to ways you can chill out before boarding during the hectic upcoming holiday travel season. This conversation first aired on November 11, 2025 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 April 3rd episode: ⁠Cascadia Community Energy⁠ ⁠Spitzer Technology⁠ ⁠Discover Newport⁠ ⁠Cascadia Getaways⁠ ⁠Vacasa⁠
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  • Why Does Westmoreland Have a Crying Room?

    Why Does Westmoreland Have a Crying Room?
    Apr 2 2026
    Eastmoreland and Westmoreland are often overshadowed by neighboring Sellwood, but there's a lot to love in this idyllic corner of Portland. Today, we're revisiting a conversation Willamette Week culture reporter Rachel Saslow had with executive producer John Notariani to talk about "The Morelands," aka Eastmoreland and Westmoreland. We learn about must-dos and fun spots to visit, plus why the neighborhood has its own dedicated crying room. This episode first aired on April 14, 2025. 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 April 2nd episode: Cascadia Community Energy Spitzer Technology Discover Newport Cascadia Getaways Vacasa
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    24 m
  • Your Guide to April 2026 in Portland

    Your Guide to April 2026 in Portland
    Apr 1 2026
    Whether you’re ⁠eating crab in Astoria⁠, experiencing a new show ⁠during Portland’s largest performing arts festival⁠, or ⁠welcoming the tufted puffins back to the state⁠, April is getting us even closer to warmer weather and more outdoor activities. City Cast Portland has picked the month’s top food, entertainment, and community happenings to help you have your best April ever. Discussed in today's episode: ⁠Portland City Budget Open House Events⁠ ⁠Yard Bird's Coffee⁠ ⁠Pipsqueak Bagels⁠ ⁠Pee-wee’s Most Favoritest Films⁠ ⁠Portland Riverfront Raw Honey⁠ 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 April 1st episode: ⁠Cascadia Community Energy⁠ ⁠Spitzer Technology⁠ ⁠Discover Newport⁠ ⁠Cascadia Getaways⁠ ⁠Vacasa⁠
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    34 m
  • City Plan To Save Local Businesses, 290 Shelter Beds in Jeopardy, and Surprising Traffic Death Data

    City Plan To Save Local Businesses, 290 Shelter Beds in Jeopardy, and Surprising Traffic Death Data
    Mar 31 2026
    We’re talking about a proposed new city program that keeps long-time businesses from closing and why a controversial homeless services provider is shutting down and what it means. Plus, traffic deaths are falling in Portland, except for one key demographic. Joining host Claudia Meza are KBOO news director, Althea Billings and our very own newsletter editor, Rachel Monahan. Discussed in today's episode: Portland keeps losing legacy businesses. Could a new program be the solution? [KOIN 6] City Shelter Beds Will Shutter Due to Impending Closure of Sunstone Way [Willamette Week] Portland area homeless services provider to close, leaving 290 homeless shelter beds in limbo [Oregonian] Portland traffic deaths fell in 2025. But not for this one key demographic [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 31st episode: Cascadia Community Energy Spitzer Technology Discover Newport Cascadia Getaways Vacasa
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    29 m
  • Council Split on Sex Trafficking Plan, Introducing 'Scht Park, and Where's Sugarpine Drive-in?!

    Council Split on Sex Trafficking Plan, Introducing 'Scht Park, and Where's Sugarpine Drive-in?!
    Mar 30 2026
    Today on the show, why certain members of City Council are against a policy to crack down on sex trafficking and why there’s confusion and backlash over a park’s name change. Plus, we’re diving into our mailbag and hearing from you, our listeners! Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in today's episode: Policy to Crack Down on Sex Trafficking Meets Pushback From Portland City Council [Willamette Week] It Took More Than Five Years to Rename Southwest Portland’s Custer Park to ‘Scht Wiwnu. Not Everyone Is Happy [Willamette Week] What's the Deal With the Willamette River's Toxic Algae? [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 26th episode: Cascadia Community Energy Spitzer Technology Discover Newport Cascadia Getaways Vacasa
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    32 m
  • 'Your City Could Be Better': How Austin is Succeeding at Affordable Housing — Presented By City Cast Portland

    'Your City Could Be Better': How Austin is Succeeding at Affordable Housing — Presented By City Cast Portland
    Mar 29 2026
    More affordable housing is needed in places like Portland. Some cities, however, are doing better than others at meeting this need. Austin, Texas, for example, is building more affordable housing than any other American city right now — 50% more, by some measures, than the second most successful city. However, this fast-growing city is also seeing a shortage in housing that middle- and lower-income residents can afford. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Austin podcast host Nikki DaVaughn about this paradox, the city’s affordable housing successes, and where Austin’s still falling short. Plus, how far is too far to walk to a neighbor’s house? 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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    24 m
  • ‘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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