City Cast Portland

Round 2: Why These 3 Portlanders Want To Represent District 4

Today we have our second interview of the city's fall election with the second panel of candidates for Portland City Council District 4. Joining host Claudia Meza are cur

Round 1: Why These 3 Portlanders Want To Represent District 4

Today we're kicking off our interviews for the city's fall election with the first panel of candidates for Portland City Council District 4. Joining host Claudia Meza are

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Las Vegas Is Handling Record-Breaking Heat — Presented By City Cast Portland

It may not feel like it right now, but extreme heat is coming for Portland, and Las Vegas might have the answers you need. An already sizzling city, Vegas has continued t

Why the County Chair Race Needs Your Attention. Plus, I-5 Carmageddon Starts Tonight, and Electricians Are Leaving Oregon

With a two-mile stretch of southbound I-5 shutting down tonight, a county chair race that could reshape Portland's entire social safety net, and union electricians quietl

The Political PAC Winning Over Local Restaurant Owners. Plus, Are Hot Dogs at Bars a Recession Indicator? And Listener Mailbag!

We're talking about the connection between a conservative PAC and some local chefs, as well as the new trend of local bars serving hot dogs and where to find the best one

Low Marks for City Hall, Affordable Housing’s Rent Hike, and Oregon’s ‘Tiger King’ Goes To Prison

Today on the podcast, we're talking about why shockingly few Portlanders think city government is effective, and why some tenants of Home Forward, the City of Portland’s

3 New Restaurants To Check Out This Fall. Plus, Why Gresham Made Your Water Bill More Expensive

We're talking about some newly opened restaurants to try out and a locally made game that is taking inspiration from our Portland foods scene. Plus, water rates are risin

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Nashville Is Beating Flock — Presented By City Cast Portland

Do you know what kind of surveillance technology is being used in Portland? In Nashville, the city government has blocked numerous measures to install and use it. From li

Police Chief Bob Day on ‘Blue Flu’ Accusations, High-Priority Call Response Times, and Needing More Police Officers

City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza is talking with Portland Chief of Police Bob Day about everything from repairing community trust to stats pointing to a sharp decreas

Who’s Fighting the Participatory Budget Initiative? Plus, the PPS Superintendent’s Controversial Raise and Our Mailbag

Today we're talking about the opposition that's gathering against Portland's fall participatory budgeting ballot initiative and the latest on potential cuts and school cl

Where To Eat Vegan Without Ditching Your Meat-Loving Friends

We all know Portland is a vegan food haven with all sorts of vegan-only spots, but what about when friends of all dietary preferences want to go out and share a meal? Tod

Your Guide to September 2026 in Portland

Whether you’re picking apples by the gallon, listening to jazz on an extinct volcano, or sipping on a perfect Negroni, September is your gateway to fall while still squee

Best Places To Eat in Portland, According to TikTok Star The Korean Mama

A couple of years back, we had a conversation with the always delightful Jane Kim and her son Ed Kim — the duo behind the social handle The Korean Mama. The Kims have nea

‘Your City Could Be Better’: Why Is Pittsburgh’s Airport the Gold Standard? — Presented By City Cast Portland

The Portland airport definitely has a lot going for it, but what it doesn’t have is its own electrical grid, like Pittsburgh’s does. For the past few years, Pittsburgh In

PPS Could Close Up to 20 Schools, Safer Portland Hires a Trump Lawyer, and Home Forward's Ex-CEO Scandal Deepens

We’re talking about why the state is leading an ethics investigation into the travel spending of Home Forward's previous leader. Plus, the team behind the Safer Portland

Why a Third of Portland's Shelter Beds Are Vanishing. Plus, Oregon's Shadiest Sheriff, and a Burlesque Tribute to Dolly Parton

We’re talking about why Portland area leaders are undoing a homeless shelter system they just developed — as well as the surprising and historic unanimous vote to expel a

A Secretive Push To Privatize Oregon Liquor, City Council Candidate’s Embarrassing Website Mix-up, and Portland’s Pettiest Gripes

Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking about why there’s a secretive effort to privatize Oregon liquor sales and what it would mean for prices. We’re also looking at

Are Home Kitchens the New Food Carts? Plus, Portland Fire’s New Mascot and the Rise of  Portland’s Tabletop Gaming

We're talking about Portland metro’s growing home-based food scene, from donuts to birria to supper clubs — as well as the rise of Portland’s tabletop gaming scene. Joini

Mayor Wilson Snubs Progressive Council, Elephants Deli Won't Return to Goose Hollow, and Portland Bridges for Cats

We're talking about two Portlanders going all out for their cats, Mayor Keith Wilson picking favorites in the upcoming City Council election, and the plans for the fire-d

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Portland Made Its River Cool

Have you ever swam in the Willamette? Kayaked? Tiki toured? There are tons of opportunities to get in the river, yet lots of locals still avoid the water because of its (