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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.  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. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter at portland.citycast.fm.

  1. 22h ago

    Roaches, Comedians, and a Rebel Grocer Saving Parkrose's Biggest Food Desert

    We're talking about a lawsuit alleging a nearly year-long cockroach infestation at a Home Forward property. Plus, an insider's look at this year's Helium Comedy Club Portland's funniest person competition, and we’re also looking into how the Parkrose neighborhood is coming together to fight food insecurity. Joining host Claudia Meza are local comedian Jay Flewelling and Bryan M. Vance, founder of Stumptown Savings, your friendly neighborhood grocery economy newsletter.  Discussed in today's episode: Tenant Sues Home Forward Over Cockroach Infestation [Willamette Week] Portland’s Affordable Housing ‘Cleanup Guy’ on Why Things Are So Effed [City Cast Portland] The 2026 Portland's Funniest Person Competition [Helium] Parkrose Lost Its Grocery Store. Now the Community Is Building the Store It Wants [Stumptown Savings] 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 portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 5th episode: D'Amore Law

  2. 23h ago ·  Bonus

    You Might Also Like: The Oprah Podcast

    Introducing Is Stoicism the Secret to a Good Life? from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast BUY THE BOOK! The Stoic Virtues Series by Ryan Holiday  https://amzn.to/4z0bLeI Oprah is joined by bestselling author and Stoicism expert Ryan Holiday on her porch for a thought-provoking conversation about how the ancient philosophy of Stoicism can help us navigate modern life. Drawing from his bestselling book The Obstacle Is the Way, Ryan explains why this 3,000-year-old philosophy remains relevant today and how its timeless wisdom can help us respond with greater clarity, resilience and purpose to whatever life puts in our path. Ryan breaks down the four core virtues of Stoicism and the three essential Stoic disciplines offering practical tools for overcoming modern challenges. At the heart of the conversation is one of Stoicism’s most powerful teachings: We may not control what happens to us, but we can control how we respond. Oprah and Ryan are also joined by three listeners applying Stoic principles in powerful ways: an emergency room physician who relies on Stoicism to navigate medical tragedy, an entrepreneur rethinking her relationship to success and failure and a mother hoping to teach her tween daughter how to use Stoicism as a tool for resilience and emotional strength. 00:00:00 - Welcome Ryan Holiday, author of “The Daily Stoic” 00:03:20 - What is stoicism  00:04:00 - The 4 virtues of stoicism 00:06:30 - Action is the cure to predicaments 00:08:20 - The story we tell ourselves 00:13:50 - Welcome Dr. Dan Dworkis or Stoicism in the ER  00:16:00 - How philosophy relates to other labels  00:18:38 - Oprah’s favorite quote 00:20:05 - Loving what happens 00:23:10 - Why choose stoicism  00:26:50 - Can you be grounded and driven?  00:29:00 - Is stoicism relevant to today? 00:31:26 - Raising kids with a stoic outlook 00:35:30 - One daily practice  00:39:20 - Nothing is wasted  Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ Listen to the full podcast:  https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381 DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

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  3. 1d ago

    Why You Might Smell Smoke This Week. Plus Salem's Data Center Revolt and the Real Reason PDX Trees are Dying

    Today we’re talking about how Oregon’s wildfires are the largest in our state’s history. Plus, Salem is standing up against encroaching data centers, and there’s a more probable reason that our airport’s trees are dying. And no, it’s not dog pee. Joining host Claudia Meza are KBOO news director Althea Billings and Zach Urness, outdoors editor and host of the "Explore Oregon" podcast at the Statesman Journal. Become a member of City Cast Portland! ⁠Join today⁠, and we'll send you some exclusive City Cast Portland swag, while supplies last. Get all the details and sign up ⁠here⁠.⁠ ⁠ Discussed in today's episode: ⁠A Horticulturist Weighs In on the Struggling Trees at Portland International Airport⁠ [Willamette Week] ⁠Oregon wildfires set record for acres burned, new fires spark evacuations⁠ [Statesman Journal] ⁠Oregon Gov. Kotek stops state from selling land for Salem data center⁠ [OPB] 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. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our ⁠morning newsletter⁠ 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 3rd episode: ⁠D'Amore Law⁠

  4. 2d ago

    Why Portland Should Host the Food Oscars, the New Punk Rock Mall, and Portland's Newest Party Bars

    Today on City Cast Portland, can Portland snag the world-famous James Beard food awards from Chicago? And could Pioneer Place become the new Lloyd Center? Plus, The Malarkey steakhouse opened, and so have some bars that are a good place to party. Joining host Claudia Meza are food and drink reporters Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Alex Frane. Discussed in today's episode: Velvet booths? Stripper poles? Meet The Malarkey, celebrity chef’s over-the-top Portland steakhouse [Oregonian] As the sun sets on Lloyd Center, key tenants are moving to Pioneer Place. Could it become Portland’s next ‘indie’ mall? [Oregonian] Portland’s New Eastside Cocktail Haunt Delivers Jucy Lucys and Refined Hotel Bar Vibes [Eater PDX] Belmont’s Famed Aalto Lounge Enters a New Era [Eater PDX] Cliff’s Hums With Community Spirit at Its New Alberta Home [Eater PDX]  Good Girl Is the Central Eastside’s New “Slutty Goth Dive Bar” [Eater PDX]  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 portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 3rd episode: D'Amore Law

  5. 3d ago

    ‘Your City Could Be Better’: How One City Beat Restrictive Zoning — Presented By City Cast Portland

    Do you know how zoning laws affect Portland’s housing costs? New Haven, CT, has been governed for years by restrictive zoning that made it physically impossible to build tall buildings downtown, even for housing — that is, until the local government finally aligned to overturn it. City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with Eli Sabin, a New Haven native and one of the alders (aka city council members) responsible for passing this change in recent months. Eli spent years working toward this goal, and he talks with David about what now needs to happen to fully realize its potential and increase affordability for locals. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

  6. 5d ago

    Police Ballot Signature Mess, State Hospital Scandal Updates, and Portland Parks Kills Beloved Waterslide

    We're talking about why efforts to fund cops with climate dollars aren't going as smoothly as some had hoped, and we have updates on our state hospital’s troubling patient care record. Plus, why City Hall is shutting down a beloved, nearly half-century-long summer tradition at a Brooklyn neighborhood park. Joining host Claudia Meza are Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel and Oregonian homelessness and mental health reporter Lillian Mongeau Hughes. Discussed in today's episode: City Orders Citizen-Run Youth Program to Discontinue Popular Waterslide [Willamette Week] Initiative to Hire Cops With Climate Dollars Fails First Signature Verification Step [Willamette Week] Secretary of State Read to City Auditor: Tighten Up Your Elections Division [Willamette Week] Family says patient who died was ‘tortured’ at Oregon State Hospital. Now they’re suing [Oregonian] Oregon State Hospital admitted dead man, held another in filthy room, leaked investigation finds [Oregonian] If you have information about the Oregon State Hospital and would like to reach out to Lillian, her email is  lmhughes@oregonian.com.  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 portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 31st episode: Portland Bureau of Transportation Rose City Comic Con Pickathon

  7. 6d ago

    Your Guide to August 2026 in Portland

    Whether you’re riding bikes to the cutest curated public art galleries, roller skating to some local hip-hop, or trying delicious Hawaiian shaved ice for the first time, August is the month that reminds you that summer is ready when you are. To help you have the most memorable August ever, the team at City Cast Portland has rounded up their top picks in food, entertainment, and everything in between. Discussed in today's episode: Camp Sage PDX Sidewalk Joy Ride Pioneer Court House Square Concerts PDX Hip Hop Week Piano.Push.Play. Portland Fruit Tree Project 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 portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 30th episode: Portland Bureau of Transportation Rose City Comic Con Pickathon

  8. Jul 29

    City Gets Sued for $717K Over a Single Tree, Why Nextdoor is the Worst, and Theories on All Those Loud Booms

    We’re talking about how a single tree cost the city over $700,000 and a new local alternative to Nextdoor promising less snark and more community. Plus, we’re gonna try to figure out what all those big booms people are constantly posting about online are all about. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are Bryan M. Vance — founder of Stumptown Savings, your friendly food economy newsletter — and Hays Witt, community steward of Roundabout Southeast PDX. Discussed in today's episode: ⁠Is this the culprit for those ‘WTF level’ booms echoing across Portland?⁠ [Oregonian] ⁠City Ordered to Pay $717,000 to Portland Family Whose Home Was Crushed by a Tree in 2024⁠ [Willamette Week] ⁠Roundabout Southeast PDX⁠ (to join, ⁠click here⁠) 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 ⁠portland@citycast.fm⁠, or leave us a voicemail at ⁠503-208-5448⁠. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our ⁠morning newsletter⁠ 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 29th episode: ⁠Portland Bureau of Transportation⁠ ⁠Rose City Comic Con⁠ ⁠Pickathon⁠

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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.  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. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter at portland.citycast.fm.

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