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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. 3h ago

    Land Back in Northeast Portland, Grocery Digital Price Tag Fears, and Some Truly Portland Missed Connections

    A Portland church is giving its land back to a local indigenous organization, and why consumer advocates are concerned about digital price tags hitting our grocery stores. Plus, we’re sharing the most Portland missed connections we could find on the internet. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are Willamette Week reporter and author Brianna Wheeler, and the founder of Stumptown Savings, your friendly local food economy newsletter, Bryan M. Vance. Discussed in today's episode: Four Amazon electric vans destroyed in Portland fire [OPB] After church closes, Oregon Lutherans return land to Portland Indigenous organization NAYA [OPB] Kroger is doubling down on a controversial price tag technology, including in Oregon [Oregonian] MCPDX [Instagram] 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 June 25th episode: Portland Bureau of Transportation SAIF Grand Central Bakery

    31 min
  2. You Might Also Like: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    3h ago ·  Bonus

    You Might Also Like: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    Introducing John Mackey: Not Sure You're on the Right Path In Your Career? (Use THIS Framework When You Feel Lost About What's Next) from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty For decades, we’ve been told that success and spirituality live in separate worlds. One is about achievement, the other about inner peace. In this conversation, John Mackey shares why he believes the two are deeply connected. Reflecting on the journey of building Whole Foods Market, he explores how purpose, intuition, gratitude, and conscious leadership shaped both his business and his life. From navigating near-failure and selling the company to Amazon, to redefining success beyond money and status, this episode is a powerful invitation to lead with more awareness, build with more heart, and create a life that feels as meaningful on the inside as it looks on the outside. In this episode you'll learn: How to Build a Business With Purpose How to Turn Setbacks Into Growth How to Find Joy in Your Work How to Turn Envy Into Learning How to Create a Culture People Never Want to Leave How to Make Difficult Decisions With Compassion How to Stay Connected to What Matters Most There will be setbacks, doubts, and moments when things don’t go according to plan, but those moments don’t define your journey. What matters is continuing to move forward with purpose, staying connected to what brings you joy, and remembering that success means little if it costs you who you are. John’s book, The Whole Story: Adventures in Love, Life, and Capitalism, talks about why Whole Foods isn’t just a business success story, it’s the story of a retail, cultural, and dietary revolution that has forever changed the industry and the way we eat. Grab a copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Story-Adventures-Love-Capitalism/dp/1637745125  With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe   Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast  What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 02:37 Answering the Call to Adventure 05:53 The Search for Meaning and Consciousness 09:42 A Spiritual Awakening Through Psychedelics 13:40 Exploring the Inner Universe 17:45 Envy Steals Joy 19:49 Understanding Ego Death 24:54 The Power of Play and Creativity 27:33 Follow What Brings You Joy 29:36 Confronting Your Inner Critic 33:45 Building a Business With Heart 35:45 The Gift of Being Fully Present 39:10 Responding to Life’s Greatest Challenges 41:35 Turn Mistakes Into Growth 44:24 The Rise of Conscious Leadership 46:15 The Decision to Sell to Amazon 53:34 A Year of Gratitude and Goodbyes 55:23 Attracting Great People to Your Mission 57:10 Letting People Go With Compassion 59:45 John on Final Five Episode Resources: Website | https://johnpmackey.com/  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/iamjohnmackey  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iamjohnmackey/  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjohnmackey  X | https://x.com/iamjohnmackey  Linktree | https://linktr.ee/iamjohnmackey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 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.

  3. 1d ago

    Portland’s Best Neighborhood Bars

    We’re revisiting a conversation about the essential neighborhood bars holding our city together. These community hubs are our third spaces, our therapist offices, and our quick bite options when we don’t want to cook dinner but can’t really decide on where to eat. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza to discuss their and our listener’s favorite neighborhood bars are producers John Notarianni and Giulia Fiaoni. This episode originally aired on February 10th, 2026 Editor’s Note: Le Bistro and The Garrison are no longer in business and closed after the taping of this episode. Mentioned in today's episode: LaVerne's The Old Gold Mosaic Taphouse Lucky Horseshoe Lounge Prost! Wilder Dear Sandy Dream House Tulip Shop Tavern Side Eye 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 June 24th episode: Portland Bureau of Transportation SAIF Grand Central Bakery

    38 min

  4. 2d ago

    Portland's Unwanted Roommate Grant, County Contractor Blew Millions, and Your Pettiest Gripes Judged

    A homeless services provider on the verge of shutting down could owe Multnomah County millions of dollars, and Mayor Keith Wilson’s home-sharing pilot program that pays Portland homeowners to take on roommates is surprisingly not popular. Plus, we weigh in on Portland’s pettiest gripes. We also remember a fantastic reporter and frequent guest, ⁠Zane Sparling⁠. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are KBOO news director Althea Billings and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in today's episode: ⁠Collapsing homeless services provider may owe Multnomah County as much as $3.6M, financial report finds⁠ [KGW] ⁠Mayor’s Home-Sharing Pilot Program Receives Five Applications in Four Months⁠ [Willamette Week] ⁠Home Sharing Pilot Program⁠ [Portland.gov] Remembrances in Zane Sparling’s name can be made here: ⁠Fight EHE⁠ and ⁠Oregon High School Journalism Institute⁠ 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 June 23rd episode: ⁠Portland Bureau of Transportation⁠ ⁠SAIF⁠ ⁠Grand Central Bakery⁠

    33 min

  5. 3d ago

    A Park for a Portland Legend, Tracking Your Councilor's Travel Spending, and Downtown’s Pop-Up Program

    We're talking about a new downtown park honoring a local icon, the deep dive a city reporter made into our City Councilors’ travel expenses, and a program that’s empowering Portlanders to start their own small businesses. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel and Madam Cooper Hays, owner of Madam Cooper's Parlor. Discussed in today's episode: Remembering Portland’s 92-Year-Old Iconic Drag Queen [City Cast Portland] Portland’s first gay rights march [OPB] PDX Pop-Up Shops: a proven pipeline for small business growth and downtown economic vitality See Where Portland Elected Officials Traveled in 2025, and How Much They Spent [Willamette Week] 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 June 22nd episode: Portland Bureau of Transportation SAIF Grand Central Bakery

    38 min

  6. Jun 18

    OHSU's Messy CEO Firing, Wildfire Emergency Declared, and Portland Home to Best Bar in America

    We're talking about big leadership changes coming to our major health providers, Gov. Tina Kotek declaring a wildfire emergency, and the Portland winners at this year's James Beard Awards. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are local food reporter Alex Frane and Willamette Week reporter and author Brianna Wheeler. Discussed in today's episode: Portland pools open Thursday with same adult supervision rule after OHA abandons stricter proposal [KGW] Two Major Portland Health Systems Are Getting New Chiefs [Willamette Week] OHSU sues OPB, seeking to withhold records about fired executive [OPB] Portlanders take home three James Beard Awards [OPB] 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 June 18th episode: McMenamins PaintCare ByWater Health

    34 min

  7. Jun 17

    Oregon State Hospital Scandal, the Bottle Bill Is Unraveling, and an Unusual CSA

    We're talking about why Oregon is now considered to have the worst state hospital in the nation, and why our leader’s best laid plans for the Oregon Bottle Bill are unraveling. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are our very own City Cast Portland producers Giulia Fiaoni and Rachel Monahan.  Discussed in today's episode: Copihue Farms A Tomato-Only CSA Is Here for BLT Lovers [Portland Mercury] Locked up and alone: Sharp rise in Oregon State Hospital’s seclusion of patients pushed state to worst-in-nation status [Oregonian] In a win for no one, Bottle Bill alternative redemption center plans unravel [Oregonian] 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 June 17th episode: McMenamins PaintCare ByWater Health

    34 min

  8. Jun 16

    Moda Center's Funding Fight Continues, PCC’s Ethics Scandal, and Listeners Weigh In

    We're talking about the latest concerning public funding for the Moda Center, as well as the state ethics investigation into former PCC president Adrien Bennings. Plus, we’re diving into the mailbag to hear from you, our listeners. Joining host Claudia Meza are KBOO news director Althea Billings and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni.  Discussed in today's episode: State Ethics Commission Opens Investigation Into Former PCC President [Portland Mercury] What's Next for the Moda Center? Get More Facts [porltand.gov] Rip City, Not Rip Off 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. If you enjoyed today's interview with Tess Rowser, the Marketing Manager of the Water Lantern Festival, learn more here.  Learn more about the sponsors of this June 16th episode: McMenamins PaintCare ByWater Health

    39 min
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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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