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This month on City Cast Portland, we’re interviewing candidates running to be the next mayor of our city. And today on the show, we’re talking to our third candidate, Commissioner Rene Gonzalez. Since joining the Portland City Council in 2023, he’s been a vocal advocate for public safety and has attracted support from the law enforcement and business communities. He’s also generated controversy with his hard-line stances on stronger penalties for drug offenses and unsheltered homelessness. We’re talking to him about why he thinks he’s fit for the job.   
Events mentioned in today’s episode:

Tigard Festival of Balloons

Risk/Reward Festival of New Performance

Strawberry Day at the Hollywood Farmers Market

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Introducing Jason Collins - First Out: Being Openly Gay in a Major Team Sport from All About Change.
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In 2013, Jason Collins made history. On top of his storied basketball career, he was the first male player of any major American team sport to come out as gay. Jason was well-known for his leadership on and off the court. That reputation stands strong even after he retired from the league. Today, Jason is a steadfast advocate for the LGBTQ community. 

 

Jason sat down with host Jay Ruderman to talk about coming to terms with his sexuality, his coming out journey, and the roles allies can play.
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This month on City Cast Portland, we’re interviewing candidates running to be the next mayor of our city. And today we’re talking to our second candidate, Liv Osthus. Many people know her by the stage name Viva Las Vegas: She’s a well-known Portland stripper, artist, and sex workers’ advocate. We’re asking Osthus about why she thinks she’s fit for the job.
Check out Hey Portland’s events calendar for ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Portland.
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In a place full of introverts that rains eight months out of the year, it can be challenging to meet new people as an adult. What if you don’t like drinking or hiking? How do you spark meaningful conversations with strangers? Now that the weather's heating up and people are getting outside, it’s time to do something about it. Today on City Cast Portland, we’re revisiting a conversation from earlier this year with local tour guide and founder of Throw Snakes Tours, Dresden De Vera. He’s a self-described friend-for-hire and has some great tips on where to meet people in a city that some newcomers claim can be a bit stand-offish.
This conversation originally aired March 13, 2024

Resources For Making Friends:


Meetup 

Rose City Book Pub

Mount Tabor Dance

Fernhill Dance

Kava Saia

Nalu Kava

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Content warning: Today’s episode discusses the sexual abuse of a child. 
Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the death of a disgraced Oregon politician, the capture and arrest of the accused traffic enforcement camera shooter, and the new recycling service hitting the curbside of some Portland area residents. Joining me on this week’s Friday news roundup are the managing editor for the Portland Business Journal, Andy Giegerich, and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni.
Discussed in Today’s Episode:


Former Mayor and Governor Neil Goldschmidt Dies at 83 [Willamette Week] 


Neil Goldschmidt’s Sex-Abuse Victim Tells of The Relationship That Damaged Her Life [Oregonian] 


Donate To The National Sexual Violence Resource Center [nsvrc.org]


Man Accused of Shooting Portland Traffic Cameras Racked Up 4 Speeding Tickets in Less Than 3 Months [KGW] 


Portland Debuts Curbside Battery Recycling Service for Some Residents [Willamette Week] 


Is Recycling Plastic Actually Useless? [Portland Monthly] 


Battery Recycling [Portland.gov]

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6th Annual Edgefield Brewfest June 21 - 23

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This month on City Cast Portland, we’re interviewing candidates running to be the next mayor of our city. And today we’re talking to our first candidate, Keith Wilson. He’s the president and CEO of a regional transportation company that includes an all-electric truck fleet. He’s also the founder of Shelter Portland, a nonprofit that addresses unsheltered homelessness in our city. We’re asking Wilson about why he thinks he’s fit for the job.
Events Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Kickstand Comedy in the Park

Mississippi Records’ Harry Smith 100th Birthday Celebration

The Portland Pickles vs. the Bend Bucks 

Northeast Cully Sunday Parkways

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6th Annual Edgefield Brewfest June 21 - 23

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