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Homeless Shelters That Work, Cheap-Ass Apartment Buildings, and Empty Senior Housing
City Cast Portland
04/26/24 • 39 min
Today we’re talking about why a North Portland affordable housing development for seniors is sitting empty, which type of homeless shelters are most successful in moving people into permanent housing, and whether Metro should be diverting supportive housing services dollars to buy existing cheap residential properties. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are KOIN 6 investigative reporter Elise Haas, and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni.
Stories discussed in today’s episode:
- Rosemont Court Residents Wonder, ‘What Is Our Fate?’ [KOIN]
- Study Finds Motels and Village Shelters Provide Best Outcome for Those Experiencing Homelessness [KGW]
- Portland Apartment Buildings Are Selling Cheap. Is That an Opportunity for Local Governments? [Willamette Week]
- Inside a Portland Micro-Village [City Cast Portland 🎧]
- What’s Working (and Not) in Portland’s Shelter Programs [City Cast Portland 🎧]
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Your Guide to March in Portland
City Cast Portland
03/04/24 • 31 min
Happy March! Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about our top picks for the month. Do you want to know where you can catch some free live jazz in a cozy setting, eat the best soup dumplings in Beaverton, or maybe just learn some basic woodworking? We’ve got you covered. Joining host Claudia Meza on the show are Portland event expert Michele Venlee and our very own producer, Giulia Fiaoni.
Our Picks:
- Ticket to Dine
- 2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films
- ReBuilding Center
- Heavenly Creatures
- Keys Lounge
- Eater Portland’s Picks for Beaverton Eats
- Goodbye Horses Vintage
- Hollywood Vintage
- 3 Tracks Music
- La Paloma
- Cherry Blossoms
- Ride the Amtrak
- Oregon’s State Parks Camping Reservations
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Oregon’s New ‘Right to Repair,’ the Latest Pickleball War, and Our Listener Mailbag
City Cast Portland
04/02/24 • 25 min
Today on City Cast Portland we’ll look at how Oregon’s new “right to repair” law could help customers across the country get cell phones fixed, hear about the latest local battle over pickleball noise complaints, and dive into our mailbag to discuss city smells and spring bicycling tips.
Discussed in Today’s Episode:
- With Kotek’s Signature, Oregon Now Has One of the Nation’s Strongest ‘Right to Repair’ Laws [OPB]
- Oregon’s Governor Signs Right-to-Repair Law that Bans ‘Parts Pairing’ [The Verge]
- Irvington Club Pauses Pickleball After Receiving Cease-and-Desist Letter From Neighbor [Willamette Week]
- Your Guide to April in Portland [City Cast Portland]
- Repair PDX
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A Local Historian Tests Our Knowledge of Portland History
City Cast Portland
02/28/24 • 22 min
Today on City Cast Portland, Oregon historian Doug Kenck-Crispin is quizzing host Claudia Meza and producer Giulia Fiaoni on Portland’s history. Play along and see how many you get right!
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DA Mike Schmidt’s Change of Heart, the Portland Police Union’s New Ballot Petition, and a Controversial Bottle Drop Location
City Cast Portland
03/01/24 • 51 min
Today on City Cast Portland, we’re trying to make sense of why Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt is supporting a proposal to make possession of hard drugs a crime again, ultimately rolling back a key part of Measure 110, which Schmidt supported in his run for office. We’re also talking about how Portland’s police union is trying to weaken a civilian-run police oversight board that still hasn’t happened yet, and a potential bottle drop location coming to the St. Johns neighborhood. Joining host Claudia Meza on this Friday news roundup are City Cast director of digital strategy Bryan M. Vance and our very own producer, Giulia Fiaoni.
Stories Discussed in Today’s Episode:
- Mike Schmidt Endorses Proposal To Recriminalize Hard Drugs [Willamette Week]
- A Potential BottleDrop location in the St. Johns Neighborhood Causes Concern [KATU2]
- Portland Police Union Seeks Voting Redo on Planned Accountability Board [The Oregonian]
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Can DA Challenger Nathan Vasquez Fix Crime in Portland?
City Cast Portland
04/25/24 • 42 min
On May 21, a primary election is likely to decide whether Mike Schmidt remains Multnomah County’s District Attorney or if instead the job will be passed on to Nathan Vasquez, a prosecutor working in the DA's office. Schmidt has appeared on the show a couple of times, so today we’re talking with Vasquez about why he thinks our city would be safer with him in office.
Events mentioned in today’s episode:
- The Portland Night Market
- ‘Return of the Living Dead 3’ at the Clinton Street Theater
- ’Avatar: The Last Airbender’ in Concert at the Keller Auditorium
- Register to vote in the May primary election
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12 Historic Bars to Visit this Winter
City Cast Portland
11/28/23 • 23 min
If you’re looking for things to do in between holidays this season, we’ve got you covered. On today’s episode, we’re adding some of the oldest drinking establishments on the West Coast to our ongoing winter bucket list. We’re revisiting a conversation we had with the "History by the Glass" podcast hosts Nathan P. Gale and Alfredo Moreno. They’ve been drinking their way through Portland’s historic taverns and are sharing some unexpected history from a few of our favorite watering holes.
Bars discussed in today’s episode:
- Slim’s
- Huber’s Cafe
- Sellwood Saloon
- Jake’s Famous Crawfish
- Nick’s Famous Coney Island
- Barley Mill Pub
- The Leaky Roof Gastropub
- Lutz Tavern
- Nob Hill Bar & Grill
- Your Inn Tavern
- The Alibi
- The Sandy Hut
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- Hasan Minhaj at the Arlene Schnitzer Hall on March 7, 2024
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03/12/24 • 26 min
Today we’re talking about the Portland City Council potentially rewriting the daytime camping ban to get it through the courts, and the cost breakdown of the tiny homes built for Safe Rest Villages. Also, we dive into our mailbag to find some new contenders for Oregon’s “official” state sandwich, and to consider one of the biggest reasons local restaurants are struggling. Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek roundup is City Cast Portland executive producer, John Notarianni.
Stories discussed on today’s episode:
- Portland May Rewrite Its Daytime Ban on Homeless Camping [Oregonian 🔒]
- City of Portland-Hired Company Breaks Down Cost of $16,000/Unit Pod Homes for Homelessness [KATU]
- Mayor Ted Wheeler’s Agenda Before Leaving City Hall [City Cast Portland]
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What Oregon’s Stricter Drug Penalties Might Look Like. Plus, Mailbag!
City Cast Portland
02/27/24 • 24 min
Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the latest plans to re-criminalize drug possession during this short legislative session. We’re also sharing some listener comments on the Oregon Bottle Bill and our coverage of local politicians. Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek round-up is our very own executive producer, John Notarianni.
Stories Discussed on Today’s Episode:
- Oregon Democrats Agree to Stronger Criminal Penalties for Drug Possession [OPB]Oregon Democratic Lawmakers Reach Tentative Deal to Address Drug Addiction Crisis [Oregon Capitol Chronicle]
- Does Measure 110 Need ‘A Combination of Coercion’? [KOIN]
- Fentanyl Threatens Oregon’s Cherished Bottle Bill [Willamette Week]
- Did Commissioner Gonzalez Cry Wolf? Plus, the Bottle Bill’s Ties to Fentanyl [City Cast Portland]
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12/01/23 • 35 min
Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about what’s happened in the immediate aftermath of the Portland teachers strike, how a wonky city land deal might displace 35 families, and why the Burnside Bridge is getting torn down. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s news round-up are Willamette Week city hall reporter Sophie Peel and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni.
Stories Discussed in Today’s Episode:
- City Commissioner Dan Ryan made a generous offer for a mobile home park. Now the deal is in jeopardy. [Willamette Week]
- Portland schools abuzz as classes resume after historic strike [OPB]
- Portland’s Burnside Bridge to close for 5 years during seismic rebuild, starting in 2027 [OPB]
- Burnside Bridge Earthquake Simulation [Youtube]
Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448.
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- Hasan Minhaj at the Arlene Schnitzer Hall on March 7, 2024
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How many episodes does City Cast Portland have?
City Cast Portland currently has 601 episodes available.
What topics does City Cast Portland cover?
The podcast is about News, Daily News, News Commentary and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on City Cast Portland?
The episode title 'Homeless Shelters That Work, Cheap-Ass Apartment Buildings, and Empty Senior Housing' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on City Cast Portland?
The average episode length on City Cast Portland is 25 minutes.
How often are episodes of City Cast Portland released?
Episodes of City Cast Portland are typically released every day.
When was the first episode of City Cast Portland?
The first episode of City Cast Portland was released on Nov 16, 2022.
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