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Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about a Philadelphia activist’s lie causing trouble at a local therapy office, all the money coming from who-knows-where in Oregon’s upcoming elections, and the latest audit looking into the city’s affordable housing mandate. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel and our very own producer, John Notarianni.
Discussed in Today’s Episode:


A Disgraced Philadelphia Activist Landed a Job at a Portland Therapy Clinic. The Therapists Quit. [Willamette Week]


Flood of 11th-Hour Donations, Big Outside Spending Boosts Maxine Dexter in Race for Congress [Oregonian 🔒]


Last-Minute Outside Spending Floods Oregon’s 5th Congressional District Race [Willamette Week]   


Portland Officials Used Millions Earmarked for Affordable Housing to Cover Own Costs, City Watchdog Finds [Oregonian 🔒]


Portland Program That Requires Developers Build Affordable Housing is Falling Short, Audit Finds [OPB] 


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Introducing Sophie Turner Is On the Podcast! from The Run-Through with Vogue.
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Sophie Turner sits down with Chioma to talk about motherhood – including mom shaming and protecting her kids from the public eye. She reveals her favorite Britney Spears song and talks about what she hopes life will be like in her thirties. Also, Chioma at Buckingham Palace and the Gucci Cruise show, all in one week!

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The Columbia River’s millions of salmon sustained Indigenous people throughout the Pacific Northwest for millennia. But between the effects of overfishing and climate change, there’s only a fraction of their historic populations left. Today on City Cast Portland, executive producer John Notarianni talks with OPB investigations editor Tony Schick about OPB’s new podcast “Salmon Wars.” Schick digs deep into the history of the fish, the radical efforts to preserve them, and the threats they still face.
Events mentioned in today’s episode:


McMenamins UFO Fest, May 17 - 18


East Portland Sunday Parkways, May 19


The Vanport Mosaic Festival, May 18 - June 1

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There’s nothing better than sitting out on the deck of a vineyard, looking out at the beautiful landscape and sipping something special. Lucky for us, the Willamette Valley has over 700 wineries, many of them about an hour’s drive. But the hardest part sometimes is just picking which one to visit! Which has the best food, or the nicest patio? Which do you need to book ahead? And where are the best local urban wineries? Today on City Cast Portland, host Claudia Meza talks with Eater Portland editor Brooke Jackon-Glidden. She’s got tips on how to get the most out of this glorious wine-tasting season.
Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Statera Cellars

Community Wine Bar

Le Clos

Fossil & Fawn

Amaterra Winery

Soter Vineyards

Hiyu Wine Farm

Day Wines at Day Camp

Loop de loop


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Today on City Cast Portland, we’re looking into a new-age spirituality group that’s raising eyebrows in Ashland, and how they fit into Oregon’s strange propensity for attracting religious cults. Plus, we’ll take a look at the worst reviews of some of Portland’s best karaoke spots. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this midweek news roundup is our very own producer, Giulia Fiaoni.
Discussed in Today’s Episode:


The TwinRay Mystery: A Spiritual Group in Ashland Raises Eyebrows and Worries [OPB]   


Inside Ashland's TwinRay Cult [The Guru] 


‘Bundyville’ [OPB]


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With the arrival of warmer weather, it’s the perfect time of year to jump from dance club to music bar for a late night out in the city. Producer Giulia Fiaoni has spent a lot of time tracking down the best places to dance in town and joins host, Claudia Meza, with tips on how to make the most out of a night out dancing – whether you’re moshing to live punk, grooving to ABBA, or learning how to two-step, we’ve got you covered. 
This conversation first aired on Jan. 16, 2024
Places to Dance This Mess Around:

Lollipop Shoppe 

The Coffin Club

The Goodfoot

Aztec Willies

Landmark Saloon

Holocene

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