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City Cast Portland

City Cast Portland

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City Cast Portland captures the one-of-a-kind creative spirit of this place and tackles who we are and where we’re going — from big deals, like equity and livability, to tiny delights, like the city's most wonderful doughnut. Our home is teeming with creativity and controversy, natural beauty and impossibly good food and drink. Host Claudia Meza is so over the notion that ‘Portland is over.’ On the show, she’ll revive your civic pride and stir you to help create local change — through conversations with neighbors, newsmakers, artists and entrepreneurs about our ever-changing city.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best City Cast Portland episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to City Cast Portland for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite City Cast Portland episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

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:

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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.

Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.

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City Cast Portland - Your Guide to March in Portland
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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.

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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.

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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.

Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.

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City Cast Portland - A Local Historian Tests Our Knowledge of Portland History
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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!

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.

Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.

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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.

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City Cast Portland - Can DA Challenger Nathan Vasquez Fix Crime in Portland?
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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.

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City Cast Portland - 12 Historic Bars to Visit this Winter
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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.

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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:

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 [email protected], 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.

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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:

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.

Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.

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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:

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.

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.

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  • Hasan Minhaj at the Arlene Schnitzer Hall on March 7, 2024

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FAQ

How many episodes does City Cast Portland have?

City Cast Portland currently has 566 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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