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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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From City Cast Denver: Introducing ‘Lauren Boebert Can’t Lose’
Hey there! We are excited to share the trailer for a new special limited series from our friends and colleagues at City Cast Denver. If you’re a fan of what we do at City Cast, you’ll want to check it out:
You’ve probably heard a story about Congresswoman Lauren Boebert. Like, how she got kicked out of a production of “Beetlejuice” for vaping and groping her date. Or, that time she heckled President Biden during his State of the Union address. Throughout it all, she keeps winning elections and amassing followers, so it’s hard not to watch her meteoric rise and wonder: What does it mean for the future of American Politics?
Host Bree Davies and Executive Producer Paul Karolyi have been covering Boebert’s wildest moments on City Cast Denver for years. And with only a month until her make-or-break primary on June 25, they’re talking to former friends and rivals, supporters and detractors, real people throughout Colorado who have been affected by her work in Congress, and hopefully Lauren herself.
It’s a new limited series from City Cast, because no matter how you feel about her, you have to admit, it feels like Lauren Boebert Can’t Lose.
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How Safe is the MAX? Plus, PSU Protests’ Aftermath and a Scaled-Back Camping Ban
Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the safety issues facing Portland’s transit system, the aftermath of the PSU ceasefire protests, and the city camping ban that has been officially approved after many iterations. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this week’s Friday news roundup are Portland Mercury news reporter Taylor Griggs and our very own producer, Giulia Fiaoni.
Discussed on Today’s Episode:
STREET VIEW: Public Transit Safety Concerns Deserve a Thoughtful Response [Portland Mercury]
Students in Oregon and Across U.S. Call for Divestment. It’s Not So Simple. [Oregonian]
Posts Called for Targeted Vandalism, Violence During Portland State University Protests, Police Say [KGW]
PSU Requests Portland Police Help in Clearing Library Occupied by Student Protesters [Oregonian]
Portland Mayor’s Scaled-Back Homeless Camping Ban Approved, Enforcement Can Begin Immediately [Oregonian]
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Why You Should Really, Really Care About the Multnomah County Commissioners’ Election
Four of the five seats on the Multnomah County Commission are up for grabs during this month’s primary election. Despite being under-the-radar for many voters, this race could lead to a significant shift in the priorities of county leaders. Today, Oregonian City Hall reporter Shane Dixon Kavanaugh is sharing his cheat sheet on who’s running and where they stand on the issues. And don’t worry if you’re not 100% sure what the county commission even does — we’ve got you covered.
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Is Life Getting Better on Portland’s Roughest Streets?
In the last year, Portland’s had alternative shelters spring up, a 90-day fentanyl emergency declared, Measure 110 rolled back, and a ton of money funneled into new affordable housing. But are any of these things changing the day-to-day on city streets? Today we’re asking Blanchet House executive director Scott Kerman about his ground-level perspective on the state of homelessness, addiction, and behavioral health.
Mentioned in this episode:
What Portland Gets Wrong About Old Town [City Cast Portland 🎧]
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Digging Into the Mayor’s $8.2 Billion City Budget Proposal
Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the proposed $8.2 billion city budget that dropped last Friday, including some of the items the Portland Clean Energy Fund is throwing down for, as well as a couple of updates on some stories we talked about in last week’s Friday news roundup. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s midweek roundup is our executive producer, John Notarianni.
Discussed on Today’s Episode:
Mayor Ted Wheeler plans to fully fund Portland Street Response, cash-strapped Fire Bureau [Oregonian]
Mayor's Proposed Budget City of Portland, Oregon Fiscal Year 2024-25 [Portland.gov]
U.S. Senate Dems Launch Renewed Push for Full Marijuana Legalization [Oregon Capital Chronicle]
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Ranking Portland’s Best Burgers With Legendary ‘Simpsons’ Writer Bill Oakley
Bill Oakley is best known for his work as a showrunner for “The Simpsons”; he’s probably written some of your favorite lines from the show. But in recent years, Oakley has become Portland’s resident fast food expert. With National Hamburger Day coming up on May 28, Oakley is here to give us his honest takes on Portland’s fast food scene — from vegan junk food to the best burgers — as well as his expert opinion on where Homer Simpson would dine in town.
This episode originally aired on Nov 21, 2023.
Restaurants Discussed in Today’s Episode:
The Original Food Carts at John’s Marketplace
The Hinterland Bar & Food Carts
Gnarlys
Boxcar Pizza
Buddy’s Steaks
Bottle Rocket Burgers
Bunk Bar
Canard
Fuller's Burger Shack
MidCity Smashedburger
Farmer and the Beast
Sure Shot Burger
Hit the Spot!
Wolfs Head Burger
Champs Burger
Los Burros Supremos
Tight Tacos
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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.
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